Marietta Edgecombe (marietta_louise) wrote in magic_days, @ 2007-08-24 13:12:00 |
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LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY thelovelysusan)
Who: 5th year Puff girls
Where: Their dorm
When: Friday 24th November, after lunch
Why: Susan's not too fond of Streelers...
I've got a free period before Herbology so I've come up to the dorm to get my Runes textbook. I want to make a start on my homework so I don't have to worry about it on the weekend. I'm really looking forward to the Quidditch match!
I find the textbook underneath my bed and straighten up, knocking my elbow against the chest of drawers in the process. Despite what Megan says, I'm not a messy girl. Well... not that messy. But today I just happen to have left my underwear drawer open. What can I say, I was in a hurry this morning. Rubbing my elbow, I go to close the drawer - and let out an ear-splitting shriek.
</a></b></a>nutmeggy 2007-08-24 05:40 (link) | |
I'd just nipped into the dormitory bathroom for two seconds, when I hear a sudden scream; I give a shriek of surprise in response. Running out of the bathroom, I look to Susan, who must have been the screamer, and I'm on the verge of comforting her, when I realise something is missing; or rather, some one. My bed is vacant. Where is the beautiful snail that was there a minute ago? Filled with concern for the snail, I forget about Susan's troubles and look under my bed, panicking. "Monsieur Oránge?" I call, wriggling out from underneath my bed and looking around. "Monsieur Oránge!" I see a shiny, multicoloured trail weaving its way over the carpet to Susan's side of the dorm, and up her drawers. Oh no... What had Susan done to Monsieur Oránge?! |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-24 05:48 (link) | |
"Monsieur what?" I demand, whirling round to face Megan. "Has this got something to do with you!?" It wouldn't surprise me if it had, actually, but even so there are limits... I gesture wildly at my underwear drawer. "There is a SNAIL in there," I say, my voice rising. "A GIANT SNAIL." I know there's a proper name for it but I can't recall it right now. Understandably, there are other issues on my mind. Like, will that gloop ever wash out? (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>nutmeggy 2007-08-24 05:54 (link) | |
Still on my hands and knees, I follow the trail over the carpet towards Susan. "Monsieur Oránge," I reply vaguely as I stand up when I reach her feet, my eyes following the trail up the side of the chest of drawers. Susan's words confirm where Monsieur Oránge, so I rush forwards to the open drawer, and look in. Yep, there he is, his shell slowly changing colours, the orange bow I made still stuck to the side of it. Phew! Thank Helga nothing has happened to him! I reach down and pick him up by his shell, a sock stuck to his underside. "Isn't he beautiful?" I croon, and turning, I hold him out to Susan. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-24 06:01 (link) | |
"Don't wave that thing in my face!" I shriek, stumbling backwards and bumping against my bed. I wobble slightly, then decide to sit down. "What - what the -" I take several deep breaths. "Why has that thing got a bow stuck to its shell?" I demand. Probably not the most pressing question, but I can't tear my eyes away from that vivid orange ribbon. It's just so bizarre. The snail changes colour from purple to green, oblivious to everything. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>nutmeggy 2007-08-24 06:06 (link) | |
Ohhh, Susan's being so mean to Monsieur Oránge! I hold him close, cuddling my arms around his shell. "It's alright, I'm sure she'll hold you another time," I murmur to him, shooting my friend an annoyed look for hurting his feelings. A bow? I look at the pretty orange ribbon twisted into a bow that I attached to his shell with a Sticking Charm. "Because everyone deserves to be pretty!" I explain, slightly exasperated by how silly Susan is being today. "Are you sure you don't want to cuddle him?" I take a step forward and offer him out, grinning. How can anyone not love Monsieur Oránge? (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-24 06:15 (link) | |
"No!" I say, scrambling backwards on the bed. "Keep that thing - keep Monsieur Orange - away from me. Megan, I think those things are poisonous." Is she deliberately doing this to get back at me? If so, how underhand of her! I look at the snail and shudder. That's my sock stuck to his ugly foot. Ugh... the entire contents of my underwear drawer are going in the wash tonight. Then something occurs to me. "If Monsieur Orange is a boy then why is he wearing a bow?" I ask. Apparently I can't stop asking inane questions today. Oh well. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>nutmeggy 2007-08-24 06:24 (link) | |
I stop advancing forwards, and my face falls. Poisonous? I'm holding Monsieur Oránge around his shell, and his body is angled out towards Susan -- maybe that's why she doesn't want to hold him, because he might poison her? Thankfully, I have a jumper on, but all the same, I adjust my hold on him a bit more, to make sure that he can't hurt me -- not that he ever would! He's too nice to hurt me. Not only is he nice, he's very pretty. The bow was definitely a good touch, even if Susie doesn't quite understand it. "It's a bowtie, obviously," I explain patiently, and stroke his shell. "Besides, I'm not sure if he is a boy... He might be a very butch girl snail!" (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-24 06:32 (link) | |
Tell me she did not just say that. Please. How can she even say that the snail looks butch? It's a snail! "All right," I say firmly, standing up (but making sure to keep my distance). "This has gone far enough. You're going to return Monsieur Orange to wherever you found him, because he is not staying in the dorm. And that is final, Megan Jones." (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>nutmeggy 2007-08-24 06:41 (link) | |
"But-" I stammer, cuddling Monsieur Oránge closer. I'm scared Susan might take him off me and then who would look after him? "But I found him in the dorm!" My eyes are filling up with tears as I contemplate never seeing him again. I can't get rid of him, he's just too beautiful! "Susan, I promise he'll never get into your stuff again. If you keep your drawer shut he can't! And he didn't mean any harm, he was just exploring." I'm babbling, I know, but I can't let her boss me around. A snail's livelihood is at stake here! "He's really gentle and considerate once you get to know him." (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-24 07:00 (link) | |
"You found him in the dorm?" I echo in confusion. "Really? Hmm. Maybe someone should tell Hagrid. The Streelers might be his, and they could have escaped and got into the castle." I sigh, feeling mean. "Megs, you know Hagrid will look after Monsieur Orange really well. But you're not allowed to keep a Streeler as a pet. I'm sorry." Well. Not that sorry, I think, glancing at my underwear drawer again. Yuck yuck yuck. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>palindrome_puff 2007-08-24 15:42 (link) | |
I've just returned from the Library where I was writing the last two inches of my essay on colour changing charms -- it's not due until Monday, so I'm feeling pretty accomplished. I run up the stairs to our dormitory so I can put my book bag down and relax for a bit. Even before I can open the door I can tell that Megan and Susan are arguing again. I'd rather not get in the middle of things, but I have every right to go in my dormitory! I just hope I don't regret it. Whoa. Meg's holding a huge snail that's currently turning red -- my first thought is that it's something do do with colour changing charms, since we've been studying them. And is that a sock stuck to the snail? I don't really know what to say, but I trust that the questioning look on my face says enough. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-25 03:25 (link) | |
"Hannah," I say in relief, determined to take charge of the situation. "Tell Megan she can't keep a giant snail in the dorm. She needs to return it to Hagrid, right? He's probably really worried that it's missing." I avoid looking at Megan's face. If I do, she'll only make me feel guilty about this. But honestly, I'm just being sensible! She can't keep that thing in here. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>nutmeggy 2007-08-25 03:53 (link) | |
As much as I trust Professor Hagrid, I can't help but wonder if Monsieur Oránge will end up as soup if he misbehaves and eats something he shouldn't. And where will Professor Hagrid keep him? He needs regular exercise, love and attention (the snail, not the professor), but will he get it? My answer to that is no, so I clutch my snail ever tighter and shake my head wildly. I will not give in to Susan that easily. I will be strong and protect my Streeler! Hannah's entered, so I look up pleadingly, trying to get her onto my side. "Han-na-a-ah," I whine, pouting. "I don't want to get rid of Monsieur Oránge, he's my friend! Tell Susan I don't have to-o-o-o!" I look to Susan, pushing my bottom lip out further, my eyes damp. How could she bully me and my Streeler like that? (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>little_moon 2007-08-25 05:59 (link) | |
I had fallen asleep again in my favorite giant comfy chair.If I curled up, you couldn't tell I was sitting there. I snorted awake as I hear a shriek.Like everybody else in the common room, I glance up the stairs to the girls dormitory. Ugh. Probably another snail. We didn't mean to let them out! The book lied! and now they're EVERYWHERE! I should probably go see who got snail-slimed this time, seeing as I was the reason they were probably now covered in goo. I'm taking my time though. They can wait a few seconds. I get up slowly. Really slowly. The chair was too big for me to get out properly. I had the climb my way to the edge. Okay so I may be exaggerating, but eh. Walking to the stairs, I start to to step on each stair, making sure that both of my feet hit each step. I really don't want to see more slimed people. But, like I said, it's mostly my fault. I hear talking in my dorm. Oh good! It sounds like Hannah, Susie and Meg are all in there! I'll go talk to them first. I peek my head in. Uh oh. Meg is holding a snail. And she's talking about someone called Monsieur Oránge. Was that the snail? OOH Meg named a snail! Lemme through! But wait. Susie looks mad. Uh oh. "Um...I think I know how that got in here" I say, pointing to the snail. My friends deserve the truth. No matter how Giant it might be. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-25 12:59 (link) | |
"You do?" I say in surprise. I have to admit, I can't imagine Lil would bring a snail into the dorm. I didn't even think she liked slimy things! I look from Megan (who is looking decidedly pathetic right now) to Hannah and then at Lil. "So..." I say, not altogether sure I want to know, "how did the snail get in here?" (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>palindrome_puff 2007-08-25 15:44 (link) | |
"Technically, we're not even allowed to keep snails in the dorm," I say in a small voice, feeling a bit ridiculous for citing school rules while my roommates argue, "just owls, toads, and cats." I feel guilty when Megan starts to whine. She's obviously gotten really attached to the snail, and she won't give him up easily. And now Lil's gotten herself involved in this rather odd situation. I do hope we can get to the bottom of it soon so I can take a nap or go for a walk bythe lake or something. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>little_moon 2007-08-25 18:26 (link) | |
I bite my lip. I have to tell them. They're my friends and now they're fighting and it's all my fault! What are they going to say? I hope they don't get mad at me. That would be awful. I hesitate and then blurt it out all at once. "MandyandIfoundthemandletthemgetoutandno I wait for their reaction, if they could hear at all what I said. I hope Mandy doesn't get angry that I told. What if she does!? What if all of my friends get angry at me and I'll have no one to talk to!? What have I done!? I shouldn't have told them. Take it back! TAKE IT BACK!! (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>thelovelysusan 2007-08-27 12:19 (link) | |
Wait... what? I frown as I try to make sense of Lil's jumbled speech. "Did you just say you let the snails out?" I ask. I try not to sound accusing but, er, I probably do. Lil looks pretty guilty, though, so I make an effort not to be mad at her. I sit down on my bed again and cover my face with my hands. "Okay," I mumble, trying to stay calm and not shake anyone out of frustration. "Could someone please explain just what is going on here?" (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>little_moon 2007-08-28 01:19 (link) | |
Oh she's mad, I can tell. I nod slightly. I feel so guilty. I watched her sit on her bed and mumble. I take a big breath and tell them everything. "Mandy found this book in the Library," I begin, not telling them that it was the Restricted section. That wouldn't make any difference..would it? "And she told me to meet her. She had found this map, you see, and it was a map of Hogwarts, and so we thought that there would be treasure," Oh I hope they don't laugh at me for saying that. "So we walked to..um..the edge of the forest, but we didn't go in! And we looked around and we dug into some dirt and we found a trap door. We opened it and all these Streelers came out! We tried to stop them! We really did! But they slimed us and me and Mandy got stuck to each other, and we couldn't run after them and well...We're really sorry!!" I took another big breath, closed my eyes and waited for the yelling. (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>nutmeggy 2007-08-28 10:37 (link) | |
Okay. I am so confused. Susan is too, by the looks of things, but I don't think that'll change her mind. I had counted on Han sticking up for me, but she's being a boring Prefect. My last hope for keeping my beautiful Streeler lies in Lil, who is... confessing? "Erm," I mumble, shifting my weight onto my other foot, playing for time. I had just spent the last ten minutes stunned into silence, unsure what to say, and I'm still feeling a bit dizzy from all the new information. "You... set Monsieur Oránge free? And his family?" I look to Suse and Han, and then to Lil again, trying to work this out. She freed the Streelers? But... that must have been so brave, rescuing poor, innocent, locked up Gastropods! (At least, that was what the book had said they were.) I thrust the snail into Hannah's hands and throw my arms around Lil's neck. "YOU SAVED HIM! YOU'RE A HERO, LIL!" (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>palindrome_puff 2007-08-28 22:23 (link) | |
Aw, Lil looks so worried that we'll attack her or something, and it makes something inside of me hurt. I move to put my arm around her shoulders, but all of a sudden Megan's shrieking and EW I'M HOLDING THE STREELER and I may tolerate them more than Susan does, but still, that's just gross! I almost drop it, but just in time I remember that Megan would be absolutely devastated if I dropped, er, Monsieur Oránge on the ground, so I hold on to his shell with two fingers. "Um, Megs?" I try feebly to make myself heard over her excitement, which is quickly giving me a headache. "It's really great that Lil... saved the Streelers," I say carefully. So Lil and Mandy were the ones who set them loose? That's bad. "But you still can't keep Monsieur Oránge in our room. Snails aren't meant to live inside! He'd, um, feel cooped up." (Reply to this)(Parent) (Thread) |
</a></b></a>little_moon 2007-08-29 02:50 (link) | |
Meg doesn't seem to be taking it so bad. She actually seems to think that we meant it. Oh no, Meg! Suddenly Meg has her arms around my neck. OH NO! She's going to choke me! I'm going to die! No? I'm fine? Oooh she's hugging me! Wait..She's hugging me?! Now I'm confused. They're not yelling at me. Is that a good thing? Ooh I bet they're waiting till I fall asleep and they're going to smother me with a pillow. What...what in the world am I thinking? These are my friends! Hannah's talking. Better listen to what she's saying. I carefully pull Megs arms around my neck as Hannah explains that the snails can't stay. I nod slightly. "We never meant to..er set them free. We were just being really stupid. We just thought that someone else would get the Streelers." And thhen they got slimed and not us I think. |