No, Jon has never been good with staying out of trouble. Only this time, it wasn't actually his fault - but still enough to get him to the infirmary. He was tending to the winged horses, grooming and feeding them, when he made a wrong movement that caused Twilight to freak for a moment and step on one of Jon's feet ( Read more... )

After his long boring holiday,  Simon was glad to see the students return. They brought life and laughter with them into the great hall at meal time. He made his way to the staff table and gave a special smile to Professor Renke before taking his seat and gazing around at the students ( Read more... )

The house elves scurry around, hanging the Christmas decorations all around the school. They've already decorated the Great Hall and the atmosphere is festive ( Read more... )

Studying in his room

Simon made a point to cage a seat next to Lars. He took small servings of bangers, mash, and hot buttered bread. He didn't like to do magic on a full stomach after all. And since it was Saturday, he hoped that Lars had lots of magic for him to do.

"Good morning Professor," Simon offered as he passed the bread plate. "Did you rest well?"

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"Um, Madam MacFeydan," Simon said cautiously from across the infirmary. "I haven't found a conveyance to take me all the way to London and I was wondering if you could help me, and if perhaps you might have some shopping to do along Diagon Alley? I'd be happy to pay if you'd act as my guide."

Simon Tam, Hogwarts Medical Wing Resident, slouched down onto a bench realizing he'd forgotten to put his formal black robe on for dinner. It probably wouldn't matter... and he didn't want to climb all those stairs again to his room to put on a hot stuffy extra layer of clothing ( Read more... )

Adrian stretched out, warming up his muscles for a good - and very needed - round of exercise. His training lately have been less that sufficient and he had a feeling he would be paying for that now ( Read more... )

Cass's hand reached for the dish that contained the powerdered moonstone, her fingers fumbling in it for a moment, causing her to glance over from where she'd been concentrating on the potion she was stirring. She saw the powder on her fingers and frowned, cross that she might have contaminated the powder but picking up the dish and sprinkling the ( Read more... )

The group silently moved through the pale grey light of predawn, feeling the way down the stair case and gathering at the preordained spot in the main area in front of the Great Hall. The doors were standing open, the house elves having already finished their tasks for the night and the Hall all ready for breakfast ( Read more... )