Fade was enraptured by the first book, but the second one made him stoic. No one else had ever really tried to help him with his own weird abilities. Not even the library had many books specifically highlighting the topic. Part of the reason he was so determined to get into the restricted section, but maybe now he didn’t have to. He couldn’t help it and he didn’t try to stop it as tears fell from his eyes and sank into the rug.

“I know it’s a stupid reason to cry.” Fade sniffled. “Thank you.” Chase was offended by the tears and got up to go lick himself closer to the fire. Fade didn’t want to cry into the book so he held the cover shut tight. “You think Paul would wana help me? I’m sure he’s got adult stuff to do.” Besides, Fade wasn’t entirely sure how much someone could help him, aside from giving him the best book ever on earth. ()

"You're welcome," Magnus said, understanding the tears. Maybe Fade felt a little like a freak sometimes too... maybe everyone did? That was what Paul and his dad had been telling him anyway. That everyone had times they felt like they didn't fit in. "No it ain't stupid. Besides, we could totally use you're amazing talent to nefarious ends." He smiled mischievously, "think of all those shenanigans we could pull off. And of course 'e would. And you know 'e's got Auror trainin' so I bet 'e's got a lot of ideas on 'ow to do it. I mean 'e aint a natural but I'm positive 'e can help or find you someone who can do it! Plus 'e's here all weekend."

Fade grinned under the veil of tears and wiped his face with the back of his sleeve. His eyes were so tired from not sleeping the moisture actually felt pretty good. “It’s true. If I could turn into an actual bat-man imagine the people we could spook on Halloween.” He giggled at the thought. “Guess if Paul is OK with it, I haven’t gotten detention this week, I’ll try and be on my best behavior.”

"Maybe we should get some sleep? You can join me tomorrow in Hogsmede and meet up with Paul." He swallowed and added, "I'm sorry, Fade... for not talking about it." Then adding in a line from his favourite book and character he said, "'Forgive me. I was wrong to despair.'"

(cos seriously had to quote lotr)

“There’s nothing to forgive.” He smiled softly but then his expression dropped a bit. “Guna have to get a lint roller for your pillowcase…” Chase looked up at them with a smug expression on his face.

(( super nerd action activate! rofl. love me some lotr XD))

Magnus smiled. "No worries, I'm used to fur all over meself." He laughed, completely aware his comment was rather true--though he'd meant his cat... "Its okay Chase," he petted the cat, "you 'ad to teach me a lesson for being rude didn't ya?"

(( heh form of...a flobberworm -giggles- Same here :D))

( and ) [img align=left]https://sapi.subeta.net/shared/152747.png[/img]Niki walked up to Fade and Magnus to say Hi and see what was going on.
"Hey guys! How's it going?" she said with a smile. "Anything interesting going on?"

Magnus was teaching his new african grey, Ginger, a new trick. "Not much. Just playing with Ginger. You?"

(( sorry, my work schedule is a little cray rn. I'll try n respond on wed if I can. Sorry again ;.; ))

((edited my post hopefully it decided to ping you all))

Fade responded with a "Hey. " Before he looked up, but when he did he dropped his pencil and just sort of stared at Niki's hair. His eyes got sort of sparkly as they soaked in the pretty color. He could have sworn it had been black the last time he had seen her. But then again his mind did tend to wander and it was in the realm of possibilities that he maybe just remembered wrong. Before he thought it better to keep his mouth shut he heard himself asking. "That new?" Referring to her hair, but of course he wasn't making any indication about what he was asking about. He looked over at Magnus with a sort of 'please help' sort of look on his face.

Niki started to blush pretty thoroughly, as she was fairly certain Fade had noticed her. She turned her [img align=right]https://sapi.subeta.net/shared/160292.png[/img]head to the side and sorta twirled her bangs in her fingers. "Do you like it? I felt like I was a little too navy blue last time I was around everyone, so I went for a change." Realizing it was still blue, close to a class color, she thought about a normal brunette for a moment and made her hair change colors again. "Purple is actually my favorite color, but do you think this looks better?" She passed her hand over her head and a dark brown color cascaded over her head, down the length of her hair.

((Hi, everyone. I am Danie, a newbie.))

Roree was nervous being a first year. She did not know anyone. She saw a cushion on the floor and plopped down into and pulled out her new Potions book and started to read. She was feeling rather peaceful, until a boy tripped and fell on top of her.

Fade had to admit, it was pretty cool to see someone else's hair change color instead of his own for a change. Although it was getting easier to keep it one color instead of changing every time he felt a feeling. Pushing some of his own hair out of his eyes he grinned. “Hard to say, your hair makes them all look cool.” It took him a second to realize he had given Niki () a compliment that may have been taken as flirting. He was after all, terrible at it. Magnus () had been giving him pointers and he was sure the other boy was laughing at him internally. Thankfully someone tripped over something and caused a commotion on the other side of the room. Fade stood up to get a better look and to see if anyone needed help. It was never a bad time to practice Episkey.

(( welcome to the house! ))

Magnus shook his head at Fade's complete lack of game, grinning and looking amused. "Hey Niki, 'ow are ya? Its a nice jumper to 'air combo. Not as pretty as me own 'air though." He laughed showing he wasn't seriously. Then someone tripped over another girl and he tried to help he younger girl up. "You okay?"

Niki's eyes got a little wider in surprise at Fade's compliment. She was already blushing so she couldn't get any more red, could she? She leaned her head forward a little so as to hide behind her hair a little, just in case. Just then she heard the commotion that had caught everyone else's attention. Niki was relieved that Fade had turned to see what happened because she started grinning at the whole situation and hoped he didn't see her grin.

"Thanks Magnus.. but, what's a jumper?" This was a term she had never heard before.

Niki walked over to the girl and asked, "Do you need a hand? Sitting in these pillows is great, but ever so often someone will trip on ya, when they aren't lookin'. I'm Niki. Nice to meet ya!"

"You know, long sleeved over the 'ead thing you're wearing. Most are kinda knitted or stuffs. I'd call it a cardi, but it don't 'ave buttons." He was unsure of another name for it.

Roree smiled at the boy and girl who helped her. "Thank you." She turned to Niki and reached out her hand. "Hi, Niki, I am Roree."

"Magnus," he said with a smile, "Magnus Lee. second year, prefect."

"Nice to meet you as well, Magnus! Please don't make me do lines. I would rather you make me do squats or something." She smiled.

"Eh? Why would I make you do anything?" he looked confused.

Roree shrugs in smiles. "I mean, just in case."