Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2014 11:32:06 GMT -5
Mat had a number of sides to his personality. The first was his nerdiness. That was seen through his love for Potions and Arithmancy. The second was his charm. That was seen through his dancing and the way he was respectful to women. The third was his ability to exact fair authority as a Prefect. He did not abuse his power, but he did not let people walk over him either. He did his Year and House proud, representing both in the position.
Tonight seemed like any ordinary night on patrol. He made his way about the floors looking for any suspicious activity. When it came time for the library to close, he stepped down to the Fourth Floor and made sure everyone was leaving and heading back to their Common Rooms without taking any odd detours. It was pretty standard. Most followed the rules, especially these days with what had happened over the summer and the Aurors walking about. But now and then someone would test the rules and Mat would have to get firm.
That now and then ended up including that evening. Mat caught a Gryffindor heading downstairs as opposed to heading to his tower.
"Pardon," he said to the Third Year. "But you know you are to go directly to your Common Room." The Gryffindor tried to make the excuse that he had to return something to a Hufflepuff friend. "You may return it tomorrow morning, or I can be of assistance and take it to him." The Third Year, who actually had nothing to take to anyone, blushed red and quickly scrambled upstairs. Mat just sighed and shook his head.
Tonight seemed like any ordinary night on patrol. He made his way about the floors looking for any suspicious activity. When it came time for the library to close, he stepped down to the Fourth Floor and made sure everyone was leaving and heading back to their Common Rooms without taking any odd detours. It was pretty standard. Most followed the rules, especially these days with what had happened over the summer and the Aurors walking about. But now and then someone would test the rules and Mat would have to get firm.
That now and then ended up including that evening. Mat caught a Gryffindor heading downstairs as opposed to heading to his tower.
"Pardon," he said to the Third Year. "But you know you are to go directly to your Common Room." The Gryffindor tried to make the excuse that he had to return something to a Hufflepuff friend. "You may return it tomorrow morning, or I can be of assistance and take it to him." The Third Year, who actually had nothing to take to anyone, blushed red and quickly scrambled upstairs. Mat just sighed and shook his head.