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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 0:10:25 GMT -5
OOC Introduction: This thread takes place at Broadstairs, Kent which is a short trip away from London. Website Info There are beaches, mini-golf, beachside cafes, ice cream parlors, and festivals happening in town. A day of fun for our four Puffs. @evie LUCAS RYAN MACMILLAN MADALYN CLAIRE WEASLEY
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 0:57:53 GMT -5
Broadstairs, Kent was a popular beach hangout for both Muggles and magical folk alike during the summer. It had an amazing beach among other things, and Teddy loved swimming. His foster parents and he took the train out for the day. Albert and Candace Eastbooth knew their adopted son could use a nice break after school was out, so they planned to take a few trips out to the beautiful town a few times during the summer. Teddy definitely could use the break, but at the same time he hoped to see some of his school mates there. It was hardly uncommon not to see them.
Once the family hit the beach, Teddy changed into his swim shorts while his parents rented him a body board to play with out in the ocean. Since he obviously couldn't use magic in front of the Muggles, playing with Muggle objects like the body board was the next best thing to a levitation charm that let a young wizard ride the waves. Teddy smiled as he stepped out and grabbed the board, hugging his beloved foster parents before making his way to the water. As he did so, he saw a few people from school, but so far none he really knew well.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 6:35:08 GMT -5
Evie had actually sent some owls around to other Hufflepuffs to suggest that they have a get together over the summer at Broadstairs. She had thought it would be a good thing rather than leaving it up to chance. As it turns out, Teddy's family had been planning a day out there anyway, it seemed, so it was easy for Evie and the others to plan their visits around that time as well.
Evie had planned to get a train there, which had been an interesting experience for her, not having used Muggle public transport much before. Still, she had made sure she read every sign carefully to make sure she was doing the right thing, and had eventually made it to Broadstairs railway station without any major disasters. Well, apart from her pulling out sickles to pay the attendant for her ticket. That had been awkward, as they had thought she was trying to give them fake money.
She walked down from the train station, and headed to the bandstand where she had told Madalyn, Lucas and Teddy she would meet them. She checked the time and found that she was a little early - which was unlike her, but it was funny how having to get a certain train forced someone to be on time. She wrapped her hand around one of the poles holding up the currently empty bandstand, and swung around it slowly, taking in the view as she waited for the others to arrive. She had her swimming gear already on underneath her clothes, so she would be ready to swim when they needed to - and she of course had a change of clothes in her bag for after she got out of the water. This place looked great - it was a great choice by Teddy, in her opinion.
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Post by MADALYN CLAIRE WEASLEY on Feb 9, 2014 16:28:58 GMT -5
Maddie was as excited as a failed fourth year could be. She knew that her parents wouldn't let her go, but with a little assistance from Tommy, her parents were shoving her out the door to spend time with her friends on a mini-vacation. He helped her explain how getting her mind off the past few months would prove useful to her and ease her mind, paving the way to make this coming school year a wonderful success.
The ride out, she could barely keep calm. Her excitement was radiating so much that the old lady next to her was feeling discontent. When she reached the destination, she was the first off the platform. Once she reached the sand her smile grew wide. Finally, something she could spend time doing that wouldn't involve disappointing her parents or fighting with her inner child.
She glanced around looking for her friend that had invited her. They weren't really friends, more of just house mates. She hadn't really made that many friends, but she was excited enough. She was finally going to have some kind of friends. Once she spotted Evie and Teddy she smiled and readjusted her shoulder strap of her bag. (Contents:Clothes, 2XTowels, assortment of bathroom/hair products, Sunscreen, and the assortment of random accessories.) She was in a yellow sundress that was over an orange and blue bikini.
She reached the two with a smile. "Thank you so much for inviting me!" She didn't really know what else to say to them. She was overwhelmed with excitement, and ready to make some good memories.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 17:13:01 GMT -5
(Posting to get Teddy up there to where the other are. Lucas, you can post when you're ready.) After playing in the water a bit, Teddy went up to where he was to meet some of his Hufflepuff mates, those being Evie, Madalyn, and Lucas. He hadn't seen any of them arrive, but he was sure they would be at the meeting spot. He told his parents where he was going, and then headed up to the bandstand. When he got there, Evie was there and Madalyn shortly followed. He hugged both his friends. True he would get them wet, but they were all going to go swimming at some point anyway. "Hello mates!" he said. "And you're welcome, Madalyn. My parents said they'd buy us all some burgers and shakes later, but who's up for some swimming? The water's wicked today. Or we can play one of the games the Muggles are playing. There's something called Volley Ball that I saw and wanted to try. You hit a ball over a net and then someone else hits and you keep going until someone misses." He then thought about something and chuckled. "Guess we should wait until Luc gets here to figure it all out." @evie MADALYN CLAIRE WEASLEY LUCAS RYAN MACMILLAN
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 12:25:58 GMT -5
Luc lazily woke up, rubbing his eyes and rolling over. After a minute of lying in his cozy bed, he noticed the clock on the wall in front of his bed. When he noticed the time, he realized he only had five minutes before he was supposed to meet some of his classmates at Broadstairs. He jumped out of bed, ran to his dresser and quickly changed into a pair of his swim trunks and a t-shirt. He grabbed a few coins to put in his shirt pocket, slipped on some flip flops, and grabbed his wand. Without saying a word to his family- who probably already assumed he was gone- he apparated out of his room.
Lucas was not unfamiliar with Broadstairs, Kent. In fact, he spent a lot of his time during the summer hanging out with the muggles. Two summers ago when Luc was 15, he learned how to surf. It was surprisingly difficult, especially without being able to use magic to glue his feet to the board and keep perfect balance. With many trips to Broadstairs and a lot of practice, Luc actually got the hang of it. Since he had taken a lot of trips to this popular muggle hang-out, he also knew a few secrets- like the perfect, always abandoned spot to apparate. It was an old bathroom that was permanently out-of-order. Silly muggles, not able to fix a simple toilet!
Luc burst through the doors of the bathroom and down the sidewalk, making his way closer to the beach and the location he had planned on meeting his schoolmates. By the time he got there, everyone else was already waiting for him. Panting slightly, Lucas waved to the group. "Hey guys," he said, putting his hands on his hips to rid himself of a cramp. "Sorry I'm late- I just woke up." He gave a smile as he looked around.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 13:06:16 GMT -5
(Posting Order now that all four are here- Teddy, Lucas, Evie, Madalyn)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 17:37:52 GMT -5
Evie beamed when Madalyn approached, and she gave her friend a tight hug when she arrived. "Of course, I'm just really glad you could come! This is going to be so much fun. It looks like such a nice spot," she said excitedly. When Teddy said that his parents would buy them stuff later, Evie's eyes went wide. "Oh they don't need to do that... I mean, my parents gave me some money to spend today anyway, I don't want to impose on your parents!" she replied, thankful that they would offer, but feeling bad about accepting it. "I think swimming will be really fun - I'm excited for it. Then maybe afterwards we could play that volleyball game, or maybe mini golf," she suggested with a smile. There were lots of fun things that they could do, and Evie was excited to try them.
When Luc ran up to them, Evie laughed a little and covered her mouth with her hand. "Wow, you just woke up? How rude, shoving the fact that you can apparate into our faces," she teased. "I had to get up, get all the way to the train station and catch a train all the way here. It feels like it took forever," she said with an over-dramatic sigh, before laughing a little. She hadn't minded that much, but apparating would have been much quicker.
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Post by MADALYN CLAIRE WEASLEY on Feb 10, 2014 23:52:48 GMT -5
She smiled at Evie as she greeted with a hug, and hugged back. She was so happy to actually be out with friends. This was just what she needed to get rid of the tension in her own mind. "Yeah! This is such a pretty place!" She looked out at the water and beamed glances at a few people and the sun. "I don't know about you, but I am ready to get my TAN ON!" she giggled and pulled her bag open. As Teddy walked up she glanced away from her bag with a wide smile, "Hey Teddy!" she greeted, "Oh, they don't have to do that!" she glanced back in her back and pulled out her money purse, "I have my own money, silly. The parents may be unsettled with me, but they wouldn't send me out here without my own money." She laughed and dropped it back in her bag.
As a list of activities were put on display for her, she smiled. "All of that sounds like so much fun! Swimming would be a perfect start!" As Luc was coming up to the group, she gave a slight blushy smile. She had no idea he would be there, but she had always had this innocent crush on him. If she had remembered he was invited, she probably would have worn something other than her sundress. It was her 'being lazy but stylish' attire. "You kinda look like you just got out of bed," she said with a slight chuckle, noting his messy hair. Though, it was just as cute if not cuter. "But now that we are all here, lets go do something guys!" She smiled and decided to pull off her sundress and fold it into her bag. "Lets find a spot and get to it!" Her orange and pink bikini now exposed, she pulled her hair out and peered for a spot.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2014 0:15:14 GMT -5
To Lucas... Teddy found it funny that Lucas just popped there from his bedroom instead of taking the train. Teddy knew that even when he learned how to do that, he still planned on taking the train with his parents. So many wonderful people to meet on the train. Some elderly Muggle woman talked to him for a good half of the trip. "It's alright, Luc," he said. "We're in no hurry." To Evie... Teddy crossed his arms at Evie when she said his parents didn't have to treat them. "You know you can't argue with them when they offer to pay, Evie," he said with a smile. "But best of luck if you insist on arguing with them." He playfully stuck out his tongue. It looked like swimming and then games was the plan though, and that worked for Teddy. To Madalyn... Teddy gave Madalyn the same look that he gave Evie about the deal with his parents treating them. "'I'll let you two work that out with my parents when it comes time," he said. "But right now, let's hit the waves!" And with that, he turned and ran back down to the water. "Last one there is a Gringott's Goblin!" LUCAS RYAN MACMILLAN
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2014 23:07:31 GMT -5
Lucas smirked as Evelyn pointed out that he knew how to apparate and was of age to use magic outside of school, while the rest of the group were still youngsters. He chuckled quietly, shaking his head. "I'll never take the train again, if I don't have to," he admitted. Unlike Teddy, Lucas hated the train- unless it was the Hogwarts Express of course. He hated having to sit close to complete strangers. He hated that smell that always loomed in places where a large amounts of people congregated, plus he liked his personal space.
When the youngest Hufflepuff of the bunch told Luc that he had indeed appeared as if he had just crawled out of bed, he acknowledged her with a playfully wink. As they started to excitedly talk about what activities they were going to do and in which order, Lucas hung back, letting them discuss the matter. To be truthful, he didn't care what they did. It was just a good feeling to get out of the house and go hang out with some fellow students.
They first decided to go swimming, and Teddy wanted to race to the ocean. Lucas laughed slightly and watched him take off. He looked quickly at the two girls and then followed after him. Sure, he could have definitely run faster if he really wanted to, but his mind and body were still waking up and he was afraid his face might hit the sand if he ran too hard. He jogged close behind the others, jumping swiftly over a handrail and landed his feet in the sand.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 2:37:22 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 2:39:09 GMT -5
Evie was sad to hear that Madalyn had failed and had to repeat fourth year. Until now they had been in the same year as each other, and she was sad that they wouldn't share any classes any more. Still, she knew that they would remain close, as they would still be able to spend a lot of time together in the Hufflepuff Common Room and at meals and things like that. She was glad that Maddie didn't seem to be too upset by being held back - sure, it would be hard, but today she seemed to be quite bright and energetic. Evie laughed as she said enthusiastically that she wanted to get her tan on. "I'd totally be up for that too," she said with a warm smile. Madalyn also didn't seem to want Teddy's parents to pay for them, but Teddy was right about his parents being particularly stubborn about that sometimes. She had met them a couple of times before and they had always been very generous to her, no matter how much she had tried to protest.
Evie longed to be able to apparate, it just seemed so convenient, and so... grown-up. There was still over a year until she would be able to learn it, though, which she felt was a real shame. She couldn't wait to learn - imagine being able to escape to anywhere she wanted, instantaneously! It would be so good. She nodded at Luc as he said he wouldn't ever want to catch the train again. "I guess that makes sense. It just makes everything more efficient if you can apparate." She supposed there was something good about trains as well, as it meant you could travel with people and spend time with them, but there was always side-along Apparition as well, which allowed people to travel together that way. So really, it was just always more efficient. But she could see truth in the idea that the journey was as important as the destination... sometimes.
When Teddy decided that they should head to the waves now, and laid down the challenge that the last one there would be a Gringotts' Goblin, she laughed and started running after him. Physical activity wasn't really her forte - she was slim, but not particularly athletic, so she soon fell a bit behind Teddy and Luc, but also not wanting to run as fast as she could because she would get tired and all sweaty and stuff. Plus, running in a bikini and dress was a little uncomfortable. She eventually made it near to the water, and stopped and put down her bag, laying her towel out on the sand. She couldn't go straight in the water, she still had to take off her dress and get everything secure in her bag so it wouldn't get stolen or anything. Still, the beach didn't seem too crowded, so she wasn't too worried about their stuff getting stolen. She slipped her dress off her shoulders and stepped out of it, adjusting her pink and black bikini a little before following the others towards the water.
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Post by MADALYN CLAIRE WEASLEY on Feb 15, 2014 11:34:33 GMT -5
As the group talked out their first activity, she pictured in her head hanging out and chatting with Evie on the beach while the boys swam, but her entire train of thought crashed into a hopeless when Luc winked at her. She giggled. Trying to cover up her nervousness, she looked at Evie and replied to her, hopeful putting off that she was laughing with Evie and not toward Luc. "Yay!" she slightly choked that out. She too didn't like that she would be a fourth year again, but there wasn't much she could do now. She decided it would be best to just deal with it and move on, which is the main reason she isn't so broken up about it.
When Teddy started running, she laughed slightly. "He is so funny. Well, call me Gobby, 'cause I'm walking." She watched Luc jump over the rail with a small smile and continued on walking. When Evie stopped to lay her towel out, she looked up at the sun, "Perfect!" She nodded towards Evie. She waved out her towel and set it in the sand, and placed her bag at the top corner in the sand. Already out of her sun dress, she turned back to the water, as the boys were making their way. "So, think the water is cold?" She said to Evie as they began toward the water. It was really warm, but she had only ever been to pools before--heated pools. She knew from showers that she didn't like cold water and anxiously waited for a reply.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2014 14:36:44 GMT -5
Teddy heard Madalyn's concern as he headed to the ocean. He turned to her and smiled. "Not the ocean," he said. "It's always warm in the summer time. Not too warm though. It's still cool enough to make you feel good after being out in the sun." Teddy then hit the water, and soon he was riding waves on his body board. The way he took to the water, one thought he had merperson blood or was an Animagus who could turn into a dolphin. Teddy really enjoyed the sea. As he enjoyed himself, he made sure his parents were nearby. They happily gave him his freedom, as long as he was in view in case of an emergency. Teddy was such a blessing to them when they adopted him. So it was understandable that they would worry a bit now and then. "I think when I graduate from school, I'm going to get a big house out here and swim every day during the summer," said Teddy to his friends. "I could work at one of the cafes to help pay for things." Granted, he couldn't use magic, but he could deal with that if it meant living in a place like this. "And I'll invite you lot here all the time!" LUCAS RYAN MACMILLAN
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