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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 15:27:54 GMT -5
Teddy spoke about food and mates and Shen nodded. "Of course, Teddy, I just thought in case someone in the band wanted to talk to you or something else happened I'd claim you first," he laughed knowing those things could be distracting. And Teddy was really into his music for sure! As Viona spoke he tilted his head wondering what that dish was like. "See, I don't even know that one," as he slipped himself another dumpling. Shen nodded at her comment about how much fun it would be, knowing it was nothing but the truth.
And it was also good that Teddy didn't make a joke or comment about it, nor Viona. Shen had never really tried to hide his leg, but it was obvious something wasn't right as he limped everywhere. He was not a fast mover and wasn't into sports for a very blatant reason. Still, it was nice to know your friends accepted you despite that and ignored any things you could not do. Which was why he wanted to be sure and warn Viona about his own voice too so she would be prepared for the change. Teddy knew, of course, cause they were dorm mates, but few others did.
It was clear from her response she had no idea either. But what she said was pertinent. "Um, Viona,not quite what i meant really. My music is really really good, but I shouldn't do it often. It's a bit too good. But I agree with you, people should do what feels right and enjoy life when they feel like doing something. I've never been big into my own voice cause it's a bit too much, but I enjoy hearing it and teddy will be great to listen to I am sure!"
Shen wanted it clear to everyone that mattered to him so that no one would ever suspect him of trying to control them or influence them. Sure, if his family sang together they could seriously be a major distraction to the unwary, but that wasn't his style. Being Veela meant you drew attention to yourself and Shen liked his quiet life.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 19:13:59 GMT -5
As Teddy...
Teddy smiled as Shen showed humorous concern about someone else claiming him first.
"I can hang out with them at other times, mate," he said. "This is a plan you, Viona, and I made, so of course we're going to hang out there. I can't wait now. I certainly do hope our parents go for it!"
When Viona spoke of how Shen should since when he wanted to, Teddy's eyes widened a bit. The poor girl didn't know he was half-veela.
"Um... I'm sure Shen will sing when he feels the time is right," he said, sneaking a wink to Shen. "And thanks, Shen. I'll certainly do my best."
As Viona...
Viona smiled, hoping that both Teddy and Shen could try her mum's best dishes.
"You'd like them," she said. "Since we eat nothing but vegetarian dishes, my mum knows all kinds of ways to make them really good. When we have guests who come over, they say that they would never eat meat again if they ate her food all the time."
She wasn't sure what the deal was with Shen's voice, but she decided not to pry. She would never pressure Shen to do anything if he didn't want to at the time.
"I really hope Gryffindor or Hufflepuff wins the House Cup this year," she said. "I don't mind that Slytherin won or anything, but they and Ravenclaw really stepped it up on points last year."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 20:10:32 GMT -5
You had to be happy when one of your closest friends said they would rather hang out with you and that your ideas were good. They certainly weren't the golden trio, but he enjoyed them more then anyone else. Except YiXue. "Thanks, Teddy, I appreciate the heck out of you mate..." Hearing Viona speak of what kind of compliments her mother got on her recipes had him even happier. Food was very important in all ways of life and thus should be never dull and filled with variety.
However then Teddy mentioned the singing but didn't say it either and he glanced at him surprised. "Viona, I wouldn't bring it up except I don't want you to think I'm being deceiving either should it happen. You see, I said to cover your ears cause my mom is a veela and I'm a half. I'm sure you know what all that means." And she would find it hard to resist since she already considered him a friend so yeah, better to speak up now.
Willingly turning to the new subject, Shen didn't realize his ears were red. "I can agree with that! Though there are so many people in every house I think it's more a matter of how many are motivated then anything else. Ravenclaw has a real advantage in that way."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2014 8:35:08 GMT -5
As Teddy...
Teddy smiled when Shen said he appreciated him.
"I appreciate you too, mate, and I'm glad we're getting to talk here some before everything gets all crowded at school," he said. "You know how the Common Room can be when everyone's talking at once and you're looking everywhere to respond."
Teddy then smiled at Viona.
"Best of luck to Gryffindor," he said sincerely. "Though I think we as individuals should try to do our best anyway, regardless of whether or not it earns us points. I mean, in the real world what you do doesn't earn points for the Ministry or Diagon Alley or wherever you work."
As Viona...
Viona's eyes widened as it was finally revealed why it wasn't a good idea for Shen to sing.
"Oooooh," she said. "I had no idea. I definitely understand now. But I know you're good at a lot of other things too, Shen."
Viona then nodded at Teddy about individual achievement.
"That's very true," she said. "But still, it is fun to see your House's banner hanging up at the end of the year. Like the Headmistress says, your House is like your family while you're at school, so to win the Cup makes you very proud of them."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2014 10:43:07 GMT -5
Grinning at Teddy he raised a finger. "Not just the noise from the common room. Before Rodger goes to sleep. Cause then no one can hear anything." Rodger had apparently inherited nostrils and could be heard from outside the boy's dorm on some nights when he got really going. The snores were amazing out of such a small boy! To Viona he said "Let's just say that once Rodger goes to bed some of the older years have taken to dropping by with a silence spell for him. The sound is epic otherwise." Of course Rodger was terribly embarrassed about it, but still; even he had to laugh about it sometimes.
Her eyes grew wide and he was relieved he didn't have to explain more. "And if you see me doing it probably good to hit me on the arm or so too to make me stop." The only times he had done it was when he wasn't thinking, which was embarrassing on it's own. And then Teddy took the house discussion much further. "Agreed. Whatever the school wants, it's up to us to do the work and get the grades for our own futures. Regardless of whatever happens in the school that is." Competition between houses was surely a distraction for the students.
A glance between them and Shen nodded, but distractedly because of a thought in his mind. "I'm all for our houses doing well, but I'm more for us doing well then everyone. If you know what I mean." While they were not really family, he felt stronger about his friends then the rest of his year. Family and friends both were important to Shen and he would defend them all if need be. To change the subject however he said "So what do you think we'll be learning in class this year? What do you wanna know the most?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2014 14:24:13 GMT -5
As Teddy...
Teddy laughed hard about poor Rodger. He knew those snores all too well.
"I'm sure we'll be alright," he said. "But a spell certainly wouldn't hurt."
Teddy nodded and smiled when Shen and Viona agreed with him. Both had good points. And Teddy would certainly be proud if Hufflepuff won.
"Well, whatever happens, let's just having fun with it, right?" he said. "And competition doesn't mean we can't help one another out. I love to see all my mates do well."
Teddy then shrugged when Shen asked what they would be learning and what he wanted to learn.
"Well since I'm taking all my cores, I'm guessing we'll review some thing and then learn some newer stuff in the next month or so. I'd love to learn more in Potions and Charms."
As Viona...
Viona laughed and shook her head.
"Well I won't hit you," she said. "I would never do that, but I'll make sure to tell you to stop."
Viona then smiled about Teddy's suggestion that they all help each other out.
"I'm for that," she said. "And fun is the most important part. What good is earning points if you feel forced to do it?"
She then beamed when Shen asked about what she wanted to learn.
"I want to learn more in me History of Magic class!" she said. "It was so cool learning about Diagon Alley last year, and finding out about the building that me dad owns and runs now."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 10:15:36 GMT -5
He held up a hand as if swearing on something to Teddy as he repeated a claim he had said several times last year. "I swear, I really did feel a breeze once. Honest." As his friend laughed and even Viona had trouble concealing a smile. Shen smiled as well. Poor Rodger, he really did have an issue to deal with, but the sound was like nothing else on this earth either. "But Viona, if I sing I may not hear you. With your hands over your ears you can smack me with an elbow without being influenced."
"I can hardly not agree with that! And three of us working together will surely be an advantage for all of us. There things she might understand that I do not, or that I follow but you don't. It is only a shame there is not a common room for all houses together in for friendships." Not that many Slytherins would join in, but whatever. This was not something for house loyalties but friendship of all kinds. And it was clear they were all in this together!
"Ah, so Potions and Charms are your favorites, Teddy? I am not sure mine are so easy to explain." Viona's sounded very interesting even if Shen didn't care so much for the class. "Oh really? That is excellent Viona! I remember you being really into something on one of our projects..." There was not a specific class for what Shen wanted to learn, which was how the magic itself worked.
"I think the roots of what i want is more in transiguration then anything else."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 19:57:45 GMT -5
As Teddy...
Teddy laughed about the breeze thing. He loved Shen's sense of humor. He then smiled at how Shen talked more of them working together. He had such a good heart. He mentioned it was a shame they didn't have a Common Room for everyone.
"Well no, but we have the Library and the Lawns and by the lake, oh and the Great Hall," he said. "We have lots of places where we can study together."
Teddy then beamed when Shen said he wanted something having to do with Transfiguraton.
"Wicked!" he said. "Transfiguration is always fun."
As Viona...
Viona giggled and rolled her eyes about smacking him.
"I'll just go into another room," she said.
Viona then smiled about the project.
"I had so much fun with that project!" she said. "I hope we get another one like it this year. I have so many ideas of where to go with it!"
Viona thought for a moment, and then gave a bit of a sly smile to Shen.
"By the way Shen, YiXue came into the bakery the other day and told me the news," she said. "Somebody's got a girlfriend."
Teddy's eyes widened at this.
"I knew you two fancied each other!" he said. "Congratulations!"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 21:23:10 GMT -5
Teddy began naming all the other places they could gather and Shen nodded, brightening. "Great hall would work. It's not as comfortable as our common room, but it would be very empty after dinner. What's your common room like, Viona?" She spoke about going in another room and Shen nodded, rather amused. If a veela was singing, you'd have to move fast! She probably had never heard one before.
He wasn't sure about them repeating a project; it seemed to him things kept changing and they didn't repeat a lot of stuff. They might have a project on another part of the magical world, but he doubted they would do Diagon Alley a second time. "Maybe. You never really know what the teachers will do next." Teddy spoke about Transfiguration as if it was exciting and all, but Shen was really beginning to wonder how magic worked.
And magic worked because of wands. Is this how a wandmaker got started?
He didn't catch the bit or warning from Viona's glance but the moment she said the name he was all alert and focused on her. "Really? What did she say? Like, did she--" he caught himself and tried to look less curious as she said the word 'girlfriend' and Teddy pipped up with a grin. Shen had the decency to blush! "It's just started, not like we know where it will go yet. We've only had the one lunch date..."
And then he looked at Teddy wondering how long he had guessed...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 9:34:06 GMT -5
As Teddy...
Teddy was just grinning as Shen spoke of the one lunch date and how he and YiXue were still seeing where the relationship went. Then there was the blush of course.
"Relax, mate, we're just happy for you both," he said. "I've seen how happy you both are around one another. I'm really glad you're working things out like this. She's a good girl for you, especially since you both like meditation and all."
As Viona...
Viona smiled as Shen asked what her Common Room was like.
"It's very lovely," she said. "We have some comfy couches and chairs and a big fireplace, and plenty of places to sit and study. I enjoy it."
Viona then nodded about one never knew what a Professor would do next.
"But that's what makes it fun," she said. "It makes every day and every class a new adventure. When you see it that way, it makes going to classes more enjoyable."
Viona then beamed as Shen asked what YiXue said at the bakery.
"She just said a lot of lovely things about you," she said. "Like how handsome and sweet you were, and how she couldn't wait to see you again at school. She was grinning ear to ear while she talked about it all. She really, really fancies you. And why not? You are all those things she said about you."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 10:08:53 GMT -5
"Sounds like it might have some similarities to ours then because I always think of it as comfortable as well. Maybe we should have a peek at each other's common rooms? Just to show off of course." he smiled lightly, thinking that there could not be anything as inviting as their dorm, but all of them surely would be comfortable. Although by the way half her dorm acted it should have weaponry up on the walls just like he imagined the Ravies lived in a library. As to classes...
"That's a good way to look at it, Viona. I tend to think our teachers are being very careful to lead us towards a certain spot in baby steps, but without knowing the whole picture I couldn't say. I always get the idea things fall in a pattern though." And surely their skills in particular classes had to follow on a method of building skills? Shen was unaware he was looking for the overall plan of magic training, but his mind grasped at straws he wasn't sure were there.
Then the blush was growing fast as both of his friends seemed to know far to much about his life when little had been played out before them! "Teddy! How long have you been suspecting?" His protest was lost in Viona's description of YiXue's words which, he had to admit, were more important to him then hiding what was obvious from them now. Dumplings nearly forgotten in his hand, Shen stared at Viona, the blush growing even more so. "Uh...She was really happy then?" He could not have stopped his grin for the world of course, but it was clearly embarrassed as he was not used to being transparent.
"Seems like everyone knew before me," he semi-groused, looking don and then hastily straightening the carton in his hand before a dumpling managed freedom.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 10:27:17 GMT -5
As Teddy...
Teddy shrugged when Shen asked how long he has suspected it.
"It wasn't that hard," he said. "I mean you two hung out all the time. I see the way you two act around one another. I thought you two were practically a couple already last year the way you two went on. But I'm not picking on you, mate. I'm happy you two are dating. You make a great couple."
As Viona...
Viona nodded as Shen said they should look at each others' Common Room.
"I would love for you to visit mine!" she said. "I'm sure no one will say anything, especially since Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs get along so well."
Viona then shrugged and nodded when Shen spoke of things falling into a pattern.
"I suppose they do," she said. "But still, I can't wait for the new term!"
Viona smiled when Shen asked if YiXue was really happy.
"She was very happy when talking about you," she said. "I've had a lot of mates who have fallen in love, and I can tell she's in love with you."
Soon the train had come to a stop in Hogsmeade and Teddy and Viona were practically bouncing in excitement.
"We're here!" said Viona. She then rose and looked at Shen with a warm smile. "Do you need any help with anything?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 15:11:13 GMT -5
Looking at Teddy he hoped he didn't have any problems with that. "Sounds good to me! When should work best? Teddy and I can come over same time and we can see which works better for homework that way. After all one room might be easier then the other, right?" He knew his mind was probably the only one of theirs trying to see through to what the adults were doing, but he did feel curiosity abut things like that.
Teddy spoke then about how he wasn't poking fun and Shen nodded; that hadn't needed to be said really. "Oh I didn't think you were, I just was wondering how long ago you had noticed cause I didn't realize till this summer that she liked me that way." His eyes bugged a little about Viona's comment and his voice might have been a tiny bit of a squeak. "Love? Really?!" Wow this was going fast!
Shen had very strong feeling for YiXue; she was smart, very beautiful to his eyes, and so very sweet, but he wasn't sure how to put a word to his feelings either. He loved her like his own family really just as he loved Teddy and Viona-- okay, he did have stronger feelings then that, but still. These were some big steps they were taking and he had to breath in a moment before he caught hold of that calm center again.
He wouldn't be a teenager obviously if he didn't have questioning anxieties sometimes. But then they were arriving and he was, like his friends, very happy. "Excellent! And thanks, but I'm good Viona, all I need right now is right here since they take our trunks for us." he patted the bag, happy knowing what it's surprise contents were.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 17:51:26 GMT -5
As Teddy...
Teddy shrugged about the time that was best. Viona did as well.
"We'll work it out, mate," he said. "We'll see what our schedules are like when we get there."
Teddy then smiled when Shen said he himself hadn't noticed how much YiXue cared.
"Maybe neither of you really knew," he said. "Sometimes that happens, and others are the other only ones who pick it up."
Teddy also checked to see is Shen needed anything, but then nodded when Shen said he was fine. Teddy and Viona would walk at Shen's pace though on the way out.
As Viona...
Viona smiled when Shen asked if it really was love.
"I think it is," she said. "She adores you, Shen."
After Shen said he was fine, Viona gave him another big hug in case she didn't have a chance to do it later. She gave Teddy one as well.
"Thank you both for sitting with me on the train," she said.
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