It's Good To Be Back (Katie + Anyone else)

[Mary Evans]

Jaft mentioned that he only felt comfortable and joked if he knew the people he was around well. Mary would not have joked had she not known Dana but anybody else it didn’t matter if she knew them or not. Maybe it was from being in Slytherin but Mary very seldom cared what other’s thought of her, it was even fun sometimes when people didn’t like you because you could be very mean to them and not feel guilty. Mary decided not to share these thoughts though as she was the only Slytherin around and did not feel like alienating herself.

“I don’t know if she writes them, like I said she came in said hi and started to play.” Mary explained hoping her abrupt answer did not sound rude. “But I am afraid I am not privy to the secrets of Hogwarts castle.” Mary said to him remembering how he was talking about exploring and asked if she knew any secrets about the castle. Just then another boy walked over to their group, Mary had never seen him before. He said hello to Katie and the other girl who was apparently named Vanessa and then introduced himself and inquired about the identity of the others. Seeing as how she had played hostess a little before for Jaft she decided to do it again, nobody seemed to mind before. “Hello Justin. I am Mary, this lovely lady over here is Dana.” She finished.

[jaft]

Once Mary had informed Jaft that she did not no any secrets he replied, " O well thanks for the help anyway." Then he said to him self " I need to find someone that knows something about this school.." Then he turned his attention back to Justin.

[jaft]

"So Mary what kind of things do you like to do " putting his attention back on her remembering he wanted to learn all he could learn about her

[Mary Evans]

Jaft then asked what kind of things she enjoyed doing. That was a difficult question for Mary to answer because it was so broad but she decided to take a stab at it. “Well I enjoy many things. I love to spend time with friends; I like listening to music; I will often read. I am absolutely enthralled by anthropology and also enjoy sociology and psychology because they all go together but not as much. I have a passion for shopping. I’m sorry I don’t know exactly what you are asking so how about I direct the question back at you to get more of an idea as to what you meant.” Mary said.

[jaft]

Being ask the same question Jaft answered " I meant things you do on your own time, but me i like to hang out with friends, practice on my broom , im hopeing to get on the team, ummm and otherthings of that nature"

[Mary Evans]

“Well I mostly covered it in my last answer then I suppose.” Mary said. “I do play beater on the Slytherin reserve team though.” She said with a smile. Mary rather enjoyed Quidditch even if her upbringing stopped her from having seem many professional games, or having a favourite team for that matter. Mary had actually tried out for the team simply to spite her mother and choosing beater, the most dangerous position, had simply been another nail in the coffin. Since then Mary had developed a love for the position though and could hardly imagine herself playing anything else. “What position do you play?” she asked Jaft.

[jaft]

Well..." He said " Im a pretty good chaser but i can be keeper in NO good at being the Beater so you beat me there and not that good of a seeker so mostly a chaser." He Said with a big smile (( Im going to bed night night))

[quidditchgrl34]

Continuing to strum her guitar she listened to the converation that Mary and and the other boy had. She wasnt paying much attention and her mind was racing as she thought of Jordan, her sister. She really wished the Jordan wouldnt be mad at her anymore it wasnt like she was turning into anything bad. Sighing deeply she hummed some lyrics to her new song she wrote over winter break. It was about what had happen and changes. As her hands glided over the guitar she noticed Vanessa come in and she smiled up at the older girl. "Hey Vanessa how is it going?" Katie asked the older girl with a cheery smile on her face. She hadnt seen anyone of her old friends in a long time and neeeded to catch up. There was Parvati she needed to catch up with, Ivy, Kyila, and Nokomis all Hufflepuffs . Sighing deeply Jaft asked a question about how some thrid year could be friends with fifth year.

She looked up at the boy, "Well I have sixth year friends and fifth year friends and not many first years is that a problem with you?" Katie said and turned her attention back to the song she was wrting. Puting her pen to her mouth and staring off into space she started to think. A good key to being a good musican was having rythm and the right meoldy. After a while she had some notes on her page and she started to play. Once she was fisnhed she saw Justin come in and smiled. "Hey Justin I am just working on my new song for Jordan. I am hoping she will just give up this fight but I am sure that wont happen".

[VanessaLink]

Vanessa smiled slightly and looked at the third year boy. Plus, it helped that Katie was Jordan's sister. Jordan was rather, uh, outgoing with people and made friends and enemies instantly. Justin then entered and Katie said somethng about a fight with Jordan.

"You two are fighting? I'd hate to be in your shoes. What over exactly? She put a firecracker in your guitar?" Vanessa asked with a teasing smile on her face. She kicked off her shoes and pulled her feet up under her, waiting for Katie's answer. This was all getting so interesting and Vanessa didn't want to miss any of it.

[quidditchgrl34]

Katie was looking over her music when Vanessa asked what she and Jordan were fighting about. But her pen down she turned towards Vanessa and smiled, "Well because I am changing. I like to dress more girly now and she dosent like it." Katie said with a sigh and turned back to her paper. "If she ever put fire crakers in my guitar I would literaly kill her and burry her in the ocean." Katie siad with a teasing smile and continued to hum some lyrics.

((Sorry so short i am gonna miss my buss.)

[VanessaLink]

((it's alright, I have to leave so this might be short as well...))

Vanessa shifted uncomfortably in her seat, she knew what Katie was saying, but she understood more then anyone what Jordan was doing. Jordan was protecting Katie, but she was doing it all the wrong way. As long as Vanessa had known Jordan, she knew that Jordan always meant good but, sometimes did it so wrong.

"May-maybe, she's trying to protect you. Be-because, growing up me-means, heart break?" Vanessa suggested with a confused tone. Sure, she knew Jordan well, but that doesn't mean she knew how to control the thirteen year old girl. Jordan was always independent that way. Vanessa smiled with hope, and tucked some hair behind her ear.

[dana]

Dana listened to the conversation around her quietly, greeting all the new people who joined them – Vanessa, Jaft and Justin with a smile and a nod, as Mary introduced herself.

“You know, you are right. We aren’t just friends,” Dana said narrowing her eyes towards Mary, “From my point of view we are good friends.”<br>Dana smiled brightly at the others and curled her legs under herself.

“I guess you could make it to the team, if you want though, Jaft. At least to the reserve part,” Dana said with a shrug, “I don’t know really though. I can’t really fly that well – I was ill in the first year, duing the flying lessons – took some rather nasty fall from a moving stair-case and spent the time at the hospital wing. So I haven’t really tried it much either.”<br>
Dana shook her head and glanced at Katie and Vanessa. They seemed to be in their own conversation about Katie’s sister, who Dana didn’t know. Justin however was silent, so Dana decided to pull him into the conversation as well.
“Come on – join us as well, Justin. How did you enjoy your vacation, as it just ended?”<br>

[jaft]

"Well I could try to teach you." He said staring in to her eyes with a flirty smile " Mary could help to." He added knowing that she was good at flying.

Then Jaft looked over at Katie and another girl that he did not know but saw that she was in Hufflepuff then said " What is your name."

[VanessaLink]

Vanessa looked up as she was spoken to. She ran her fingers through her hair and smiled, her brown eyes sparkling with laughter.

"I'm Vanessa Link. And you are? Sorry, I didn't introduce myself earlier, I was a bit, well worried about Katie here." Vanessa answered with a warm smile. She sat back in her seat and put her arms around her knees. She then rested her chin on her knee, and smiled.

[jaft]

"My name is Jaft Dante good to meet you" He said answering her question."

"If you dont mind what is wrong with Katie?" He siad trying not to be rude

[VanessaLink]

Vanessa smiled and looked at Katie. That was exactly what she was trying to figure out. It was somehting to do with Jordan Cortes, a third year Hufflepuff, this she was sure of. But, she really had no clue what. Her and Katie weren't the best friends, but she did like the girl and Vanessa hated to see her hurt.

"I honestly don't know. That's what I was trying to find out. She doesn't have to tell me though, I'll drag it out of Jordan." Vanessa replied with a teasing glance at Katie, hoping she caught the laughter in her voice and didn't take what she had just said seriously.

[jaft]

After hearing that she didnt know what was wrong Jaft said, "If there is anything i can do to help ill gladly offer my services to helping you in any way." He said hope to help his new friend

[Mary Evans]

Mary flipped open the book as Jaft mentioned that he played everything in Quidditch but beater. He made it sound like it was a competition what positions you play. She rolled her eyes before she started reading. She half listened as the others talked; Katie and Vanessa about Jordan, Dana and Jaft about Quidditch. Vanessa and Jaft then began speaking about Katie as if she wasn’t even there which sparked Mary’s interest; she knew she would never allow anybody to speak like that about her, completely disregarding her presence. Maybe Katie knew them well enough not to mind. She lifted her head when Jaft offered to help with whatever may be the problem.

She picked up her mug of hot chocolate only to discover it was no longer hot. As she took out of her wand to warm it up she realised that she Dana and Katie were the only ones who had any. “Would anyone like a drink?” She interjected into the conversation. Without waiting for an answer she conjured one in front of each person then warmed the ones she Dana and Katie already had.

[jaft]

" Y thank you" Jaft said when a cup of hot chocolate appeared in front of him, " What book are ya reading there Mary?" Jaft added so not to leave Mary out of the conversation, " is it good?"

[Mary Evans]

Mary was sitting back, once again observing the others. Jaft then inquired about the book she had been reading. “Its King Arthur” she said. “The traditional Medieval idea of him.” Mary then rolled her eyes at the arrogance of the Medieval people. “Not that the real Arthur had anything to do with Medieval times but… well they made him famous so I guess they can tell him however they wish. It is a very good rendition of a very good story though.” She went on.