Magnus set his sketchbook on his chair and went to get the blankets Gaia requested. "'llo," he said to the new comers through a pile of fabric, as he could barely see. He set the blankets down with a "'ere ya go. Anyfing else I can do to 'elp?"

Eirik looked up at the blue haired girl and gave a small smile. "Thank you for the warning about the cakes, and your recommendation. I don't suppose any of them are gluten free..? I know one of my friends can't eat wheat, and I shouldn't, so I thought I might inquire about them ahead of time to let her know when she gets here. "

Eirik watched poor Thunder take a nap. He leaned closer to Merlin and whispered "I don't think he would have caused any trouble for you. You going to take a nap as well..? If so, I will let you be."

Kyros was pondering the wisdom of outside classes during winter. Sure, his jacket helped a lot, as did ice melting charms, but they had quite a big castle, hadn't they? He hardly doubted it was all occupied. Or maybe they just want to see who is interested enough to brave this snow for class. Whatever. He found the class, and happily smiled and greeted back the teacher. She seemed very competent, and he was eager for this particular lesson. "Hello~ I hope I got here in time?"

After talking to Gaia, he noticed two students he did not know, and two he actually did. Greeting politely the unknown colleagues, he walked towards Merlin and Eirik. "Hey, you guys got here early." He promptly made himself some tea and found a comfortable beanbag near them both. "I feel like I studied so hard my brain will melt. Such a weirdly fullfiling sensation." With a soft Wingardium Leviosa, he made the teacup float so he could properly stretch his hurting shoulders. Gosh, his muscles felt like steel after that study session and following trip to the library. At least now I have a few good books in the dorm...

"So, are the girls coming as well? Imagine, all of Slytherin setting up workshops." He chuckled.

Merlin said hello to even when he couldn't see him clearly. "Hello, if you need a hand let me know. I'm Merlin, it's a pleasure to meet you." Merlin was always polite, unless he had to put some attitude for any reason.

Merlin nods to Eirik. "I don't think he would have cause trouble either, but to make sure, and no I won't take a nap, the caffeine is starting to take effect. Term just started, I can't be sleeping in classes or reunions." He laughed softly. "I should have gone to bed earlier, but we chat too long in the Common Room."

Merlin looked up to when he arrived. "Good day Kyros, I still don't know what I'm doing here; I should have stayed taking a nap in my bed." After his comment about studying Merls smiled since he felt the same. "I hope they are coming, maybe they got lost on the way here, or decided to skip it. I don't feel like setting up a workshop myself, I have enough work already, but if I must...or if I can obtain something in return." He maliciously smiled. "Then I may try it."

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/d5jN2iv.png[/img] "Oops!" Poppy cursed herself for showing up with Biscuit. She yelled at , "Be right back!" Flashing a quick smile at the people in the tent, Poppy made her way towards the first empty seat and slipped her bag onto it. She would have to rush back to her room and put her bunny back in its hutch and make it back for the meeting.

"No worries, Gaia, 'ere ta 'elp." He went back over to the other boy. "Magnus Lee," he said now blanket free. "Nice ta meetcha." He smiled and plopped himself in his chair, picking up his sketchbook before he sat on it. Pencil behind his ear.

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/FiJS3k1.png[/img] Poppy was relieved that the Head Girl () had decided to wait a little. She ran back to the castle from the greenhouses, wishing she had her broom but glad for her blanket scarf. "The passing glance I gave the Workshop posting was definitely too cursory." Poppy chided herself as she muttered "pumpkin juice" to enter the common room. She dashed into her room and deposited Biscuit in her hutch with an extra treat, "It's too cold out there for you anyway. You can get some air in the greenhouse another day." The girl grabbed a pair of glasses from her nightstand and began her course back to the blue tent.

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"Thank you for the information about the cakes, I will be sure to relay it when she arrives."

Eirik looked at Merlin. "Well, nap if you must...I think everyone is going to be doing a bit of that here and there with the workload," he said with a smile.

"hello Kyros," Eirik said, yawning again. "Yes, I wanted to be certain to save some places for the Council. I think the girls are coming...I hope they will." he chuckled. "If we did all set up workshops, do you think anyone would attend..? 'Slytherins are running something..? It must be EVIL, Run away !!!"

He laughed heartily. "Honestly, it might be a good time to get the supernaturals to run a workshop, to start the education process of the general masses. 'Diversity Training, " he said, looking thoughtful. "What do you think Kyros, Merlin...?" he asked.

"You know, I saw a workshop that the muggle American National Football players are running. It's all about how to be a better person, how to present yourself well, how to identify and diffuse bullying, etc. For students. It looked quite promising. "

He sat back and sipped his tea. Caffeine, don't fail me now !

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/2KveKVe.png[/img] Eros entered the blue tent, and almost immediately, he could feel the warmth emanating from the fireplace. The whole setup was actually very inviting if not for the presence of a blue-haired student that stood right at the entrance. The idea of turning around and just skipping this workshop played in his mind, but he sixteen year old Australian continued on in. "Galla," he greeted stoically as he passed her (), intentionally getting her name wrong. He threw the backpack he was wearing on one of the side tables, although it slid off onto the floor from the momentum. Quite a few other students were already there, a couple that he recognized.

The boy went to pick up his backpack, grabbing a small notepad and a pen from it while he was at it. He also took the opportunity to take off his jacket.

"'Ello," Magnus said to the blond boy. "I'm Magnus, who was a moment ago covered in blankets. Nice ta meetcha." He nodded at Eros, they had met before.

Eirik looked at the young man, who hardly seemed much older than a boy. Then he gave a small smile. "Hello Magnus, nice to meet you, I'm Eirik." He motioned to the other boy that had joined them recently. "This is Kyros, and I believe you have met Merlin previously...?"

"Are you..assisting..with this workshop...? You seem to be being quite helpful." He peered a little more intently at the shiny badge on his chest. "You must be quite an exceptional student to be a Prefect so young, unless you have just kept your youthful appearance. In that case, I do apologize for my mistake." Eirik smiled and sipped his tea.

"Hi, Kyros." He nodded a Merlin whom he'd just met. "No, though I've run some club meetings before. Gaia's a good friend and I like 'elpin.'" He frowned a little about the prefect comment. "I dunno, I fink me marks aren't bad, but I fink they did it to keep me outta trouble..." He looked at the ground.

The snow crunched under her feet as Everil walked toward the blue tent outside the Herbology Green Houses. She ducked under the flap to see a magically created room full of comfortable-looking beanbag cushions and chairs. A few paces away, Everil saw Gaia, the Ravenclaw Head Girl. Behind her, at the other side of the room, she saw fellow Ravenclaws Magnus, her new werewolf friend, and Mac, the foreign student from America. After greeting Gaia, she walked over to the Ravenclaws. A smile crept across her face as she remembered the after-feast party she and her new friends had enjoyed in the Ravenclaw commonroom, and wondered, as she sat down on a cushy beanbag chair, whether Katsuni and Fade would come along soon. Across from her sat a few green-and-silver clad students, a serpentine 'S' emplazoned on their robes. Everil had never had a bad experience with any of the Slytherins, in spite of their house's reputation. She was sure this term would not be the exception.
"Wonder what we'll be talking about," she said, looking at both Magnus and Mac, and wondering if they had a clue. If she were to be honest, she had been in a bit of a rush when she saw the note posted on the Ravenclaw notice board about a blue tent, so she hadn't read the whole thing. Nonetheless, she decided to check it out anyway.

Eirik's eyes began to sparkle with inner mischief. "Are you a naughty boy, Prefect...?" he said, grinning mischievously. Then he laughed softly. "Ah, don't worry about it, I'm sure they don't reward misbehavior. You must have done something right to deserve the honor."

He sipped his tea. "You and Gaia...the girl with the blue hair, right..? are good friends..? That's wonderful. I am just beginning to realize the value of friendship."

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Fable was late and she knew it. She rubbed her eyes that a rough night had caused. She was grumpy, cold and feeling introverted but never the less she pulled on her layers of clothing and after looking and not finding any of her friends, made her way alone to the tent.

She was still considering a hamster as she trudged through the snow and stopped to gaze in the windows of the beautifully overgrown greenhouse. She couldnt wait for Herbology class. She reluctantly pulled herself away from the window and made her way to the tent entrance. There she peeked in.

"Hi, Everil," Magnus said. He gave Eirik a mischievous smile. "Never confirm somefing you 'ave to deny later." He winked and then blushed when the older student thought he'd earned it with merit. Even if the thought occurred to him he still wasn't sure he wanted it. Still it didn't change anything, he'd have to go along with it and hopefully still manage to make some trouble along the way. Magnus nodded, "yeah she's great. Sometimes a bit scary, but I fink most girls can be like that." He was fairly sure Gaia heard his comment, but hey she'd likely be amused.

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As if by some second sight, Eirik looked suddenly over at the tent entrance and saw his beloved Fable standing there peeking in. He muttered an "Excuse me, please," and was up and over to her in a flash.

"Fable," he quietly gushed," I am SO happy to see that you made it. Merlin and Kyros are already here. Will Miss Elizabeth be coming down as well..? Please come and join us, " he said, leading her over to the group, where it was warm, and the beanbags were comfy. He looked at the young Prefect who was still standing. "Magnus, this is Fable. Have the two of you met before..?"

He motioned for Fable to make herself comfortable, then he addressed the small group. "I am heading up for tea and treats, what can I bring back everyone..?" he said, waiting patiently. He was filled with happiness and didn't mind being a gracious host to his House, and Magnus.