Post by dani on Nov 23, 2008 13:10:22 GMT 8
Nov 21, 2008 13:00:46 GMT 8 @metempsychosis said:
Edwin could tell that she seemed about as taken aback by his willingness to respond to her inquiries as he was. Once again her ability of perception struck him as admirable, which had of course been the reason behind the small quirk of a smile before he had answered her. Seeing the way she stood, the way her hands fell to her side...the leaning against the wall, he could tell he was confusing her just more then he was confusing himself. He had little time to decide if this was a good thing or a bad one when he had quickly taken action against the rat. Seeing the expression on her face afterwards, he stiffened slightly. It wasn't until she asked her question that he relaxed, and even gave a soft chuckle.Looking away pointedly, Dani smiled to herself when he heard him laugh...almost. At least she wasn't frightening him out of his wits. He seemed almost at ease
Nov 21, 2008 13:00:46 GMT 8 @metempsychosis said:
"No, its still alive. Just deaf, blind, and petrified until I lift the spell." He gave her a slow look, adding, "Animagi were one of the many banes of my existence back at my old school." Rather then hear her response to such a thing, he slid smoothly into their other conversation in order to distract the attention from the rat. Edwin gave no indication on how he felt about her stare, but he did keep his eyes level with hers. His smile became just a smidgen larger when she relaxed, glad that his words had eased the tension of the rats appearance. Dani nodded, slightly. Durmstrang sounded worse and worse by the minute. She frowned, wondering why Nathan described it with such boredom rather than worry or anxiety. She sighed at his unexplanatory return and her lips twisted up slightly noting his smile looked suited when it was genuine.
Nov 21, 2008 13:00:46 GMT 8 @metempsychosis said:
At the beginning of her answer, Edwin's face grew grave and quiet. He chose not to interrupt her, allowing her to go on. He sensed this was hard for her, as it was for him. To recall just how his mother had died was painful at the best of times, and he and his brother had been just about six years old when it had happened. He blinked, slightly startled at the knowledge her mother taught here. The information jarred him from his reverie, and he wondered at how awkward it must be to have your parent for a teacher in a public school. At home as one thing...Edwin was fairly certain he wouldn't like his father half as much if he taught him in the school itself. The two of them would probably end up fighting all the time about why teachers should not be biased...Dani smirked slightly, feeling somewhat odd. It was less of an interoggation and more of curious conversation with was relieving to say the least. Her eyes fell at his expression. Her face although blank was intense and rather serious despite her off hand tone. He seemed rather grave, despite not saying anything. She continued softer, and a little distantly her mind elsewhere.
Nov 21, 2008 13:00:46 GMT 8 @metempsychosis said:
Once again his train of thought was jerked back to the present by her words. "So that's how you knew," he stated softly. It was almost quiet enough for her not to hear, and when she went on it was clear she had missed it. He gave a slight smile at her comments on her grandparents, thinking of his mothers side of the family before giving a sober nod. "Your family is similar to mine in many ways," he provided softly, but granted no further elaboration. He felt that at this point, they had said enough. It seemed as though the subject was wearing towards the painful. She stepped back at his rather blunt response. It was as if, she was almost there....almost all the pieces were together and then he went and took them all again. She looked down at the rat, feeling slightly dejected.
Nov 21, 2008 13:00:46 GMT 8 @metempsychosis said:
"Thank you again for the directions," he stated instead, swiftly changing said subject. "I am glad I ran into you." Slight smile. "I hope that we meet again." He added, only slightly surprised to find that he meant it. Stepping back, he gave her a polite bow before heading in the direction she had indicated. Just before he rounded the corner, he took out his wand and flicked it. The rat quivered, before darting into the shadows with its tail raised in an indignant manner.She looked up curiously, her expression not betraying her. She was about to reply when he spoke again and she smiled inwardly watching him leave. Again wanting to say something as he stopped she watched the rat and laughed. The bright sound echoing off the walls.
"Thank you" She repeated softly and went towards her own common room.