A stormy day in Hogsmeade ((Robert))

[Fiona O'Reilly S5]

Fiona trudged half heartedly down the streets of Hogsmeade. She was wearing dark jeans and a sleeveless black blouse, but it was covered by her black cloak. A black pearl hung around her neck on a silver chain, it was the same necklace her mother use to wear. Her eyes were downcast and seemed to have turned a the colour of the sea after a storm. Her long wavy red hair blew in the wind.

Fiona's thoughts turned to the past week as she walked down the street clutching her Charms book. Her life had completely changed this last week. She was now alone, an orphan, living with her aunt and uncle until she was of age. It was then that she'd be able to inherit her parents money and house. Until then Fiona found herself forgetting her parents faces. It was hard for her to remember her mum or da and those were the days that made her sad. She looked up at the overcast sky. She wouldn't be surprised if it started to rain. She welcomed the rain because it was only then that people wouldn't realize she was crying. She pulled the hood of her cloak up around her face as the wind burned her eyes.

Fiona had wanted to get away from her uncle's for a while. She didn't tell them where she was going, she didn't even tell them she was leaving. She just grabbed her wand and her book. The Knight Bus was fast, but the rides were usually unbearable, today she didn't mind it though. Maybe it was because she didn't really care anymore. Not about the Knight Bus and not about life. Fiona felt the first few drops of rain and sighed. She might as well get out of it before it starts to pick up.

Dodging inside the next building, Fiona found herself in The Three Broomsticks. At least she could get something to drink while she was out. "Butterbeer," Fiona mumbled as she laid her sickles down on the counter. Madam Rosmerta gave her a worried look, but Fiona blew it off as she grabbed the Butterbeer and walked to the table in the darkest corner. She opened the bottle and took a deep drink. The refreshing drink seemed to revitalize some of her as she opened her Charms book. She figured it was the perfect time for some peace and quiet. However, that was not to be. Fiona didn't look up when she heard the voice speaking to her. She didn't care if it was Merlin, she didn't want to be interrupted on such a horrible day.

[Robert Knight R5]

Robert walked out of Catalina's Cubby in new blue jeans and a teeshirt with the name of a muggle band on it. Being muggle born meant that Robert couldn't just go to Hogsmeade on a whim as many other wizarding kids could. He hide to go to his Great Aunt's and use her fireplace. She was a witch so her fireplace was connected to the floo network. His job at the Cubby was a good excuse to see some magic three times a week. Sometimes, he'd meet his cousin Katherine somewhere but today she was busy.

Robert was in a good mood. His shift was over and now he could do whatever he wanted. Though weather seemed bad, it didn't rain on his parade. He enjoyed running from shop to shop, soaking wet. It was also rather windy. Robert ran to one of the nearest buildings, The Three Broomsticks. Robert went up to the counter. "One butterbeer, please," Robert ordered in a cheery tone. He popped the cork and took a sip. It was good. It seemed to warm him right up.

The pitter-patter of rain slowly got heavier. Robert turned around to find a seat. There weren't any left. There was one girl sitting alone in a dark corner. She looks like she could use some company anyway, Robert thought to himself. He walked over to her and saw that she was reading up on charms. "Mind if I sit here?" She ignored him. Robert sat down anyway. "So do you like charms?"

[Fiona O'Reilly S5]

Fiona clicked her tongue at the boy who didn't seem to have realized she didn't want to be bothered. She finally sat down the book and looked up at the boy. He seems familiar, Hogwarts, he must be my age, and yet shows no sign of intelligence, Fiona thought to herself. If he was intelligent then he would have sat somewhere else!

Fiona looked back down at her book so she could finish the sentence. "Yes, I do mind if you sit. There are plenty of other tables with people at them that you can go bother. I have studying to do. I'm reading about Charms during the summer, what do you think? Of course these Charms are a little advanced for you," Fiona's words were like poison. She wanted each word to hurt the young man so he would leave. She expected him to, at least. After all, the day had already been bad enough for herself she didn't want it to get worse because someone had actually decided to talk to her. She took a sip of her Butterbeer and sat the bottle down hard on the table trying to get the point across to the boy. Madam Rosmerta gave her a warning look, but Fiona ignored it as she looked at the boy. "You're still here," she stated somewhat dismally.

[Robert Knight R5]

((Perhaps we got are signal crossed.

QUOTE: Robert turned around to find a seat. There weren't any left. There was one girl sitting alone in a dark corner. She looks like she could use some company anyway, Robert thought to himself.

Robert sat there because there was no other available chairs. Otherwise he would have said something for anoher reason. It's just not in his character to intrude simply because he wanted to. He's not like that. ))

[Fiona O'Reilly S5]

((I know Robert, but Fiona doesn't much care, that's why she said what she did. Just go with it, she'll warm up if you stick around. She just needs a few minutes to figure out if you're worth her time.))