Keet grinned, "Hi Aria! Thank you, he is quite sweet." She carefully placed Disco back on her shoulder and he snuggled up, sleepily, under her hair. "He's worn himself out already."

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Sisley finished cleaning out & feeding her little sheep in the stables,reluctantly she gave Port a final hug and then hurried down to the pavilion, all the while wondering if she had been wise to bring a silly sheep to Hogwarts with her, she had worried that he would miss her too much if left at home on the farm, but was this really any better? Eager for the 'House Elf Talk' that Magnus was giving, she hoped it would be fascinating, not having had any contact with house elves before. Stepping around the drapes she was relieved to see a few familiar faces from Ravenclaw House, and decided to sit near another new girl, whom she thought was called Keet. "Hello, its Keet isnt it? I'm Sisley, a new Ravenclaw too, in case you didnt remember me? What a lovely bird" Sisley whispered seeing he was sleeping with his cute head tucked under his wing. (OOC very new to RP, apologies for any mistakes)

((ooc: I wasn't sure if you saw it or not, so I've included it if you wanted to reply ))

Paddy seemed to be getting on well with the bird too, so that was encouraging. As were Keet's words. The boy smiled warmly but the fwooper seemed to be popular so Magnus nodded his head and stepped aside to let others come and chat.

When Aria retreated, Magnus let her. Sometimes people needed space after all and he didn't want to smother her.

Merlin's excitement was understandable so he didn't mind at all. Kippers, the ginger cat, made her way into the pavilion at that moment and clawed her way up to Magnus' shoulders, draping herself around his neck. Sisley entered and Magnus waved to her, not daring to walk at the moment with his cat's claws digging lightly into his shoulders.

((ooc thanks for the well wishes for sleep, and I think I finally caught up with everyone in this post ))

Eirik looked over to where Aria pointed out her friend Dax. He stared, and then smiled. "Dax is extraordinary...so beautiful," he exclaimed. "Is he actually a mini griffin/snowy owl mix or is that his coloring...?" Eirik chuckled. "He is doing exactly what one of my cats would be doing, enjoying whatever there was to eat."

Eirik smiled as Aria came over and joined Paddy, himself and Keet.

Eirik laughed at Keet's comment about a food chain. "Not something I would think one would want to have in pets."

Eirik smiled when Paddy came over. "Yes, yes I am looking forward to this workshop. I would love to interview a house elf, if possible, as well. Isn't Disco beautiful.?"

He listened while Paddy spoke of her pets at home. "Oh, how wonderful, I think barn owls are my favorite, and rats are very smart. Your pup is charmed to remain a little one..? Oh, if only they could do that for cats...having a kitten forever would be heaven," he said with a bit of a dreamy look in his eyes.

Eirik glanced over to see that Magnus was still doing alright, and he was. 'Tough kid,' he thought, 'and he is relaxing more as people are coming in. That's good.'

He was happy when Magnus came up to meet Keet and Disco, and concerned when Magnus eventually walked away, but then he saw Kippers and understood. He gave Magnus a smile.

Eirik watched the events unfold with Merlin, and was surprised when Thunder was thrust into Keet's face. He inwardly chuckled.

Eirik tensed for a moment when Magnus revealed he was a werewolf, and he sensed Paddy did as well. He was pleased that Keet took it very well, and took Paddy's revelation well, too. He was ready to leap in to defend his friends should the need arise.

Eirik watched a new girl, one he hadn't seen before, walk in and head over to where he, Keet and Aria were sitting. He stood up.

Eirik smiled "Nice to meet you, Sisley, I'm Eirik."

Keet smiled when Sisley approached her, "Yes it's Keet, it's so nice to meet you, Sisley," she replied quietly so as not to wake Disco. "Thank you! He has had quite an eventful day, he likes all the attention though."

Keet gave a little smile and a wave to Magnus as he wandered off to talk with some of the other students and to spend some time with his cat.

Keet chuckled back quietly to Eirik, "Indeed not! Definitely something one should avoid." Disco ruffled his feathers a bit in his sleep, but did not awaken. Keet looked pleased, she had hoped she had been quiet enough that he would be able to get some rest.
((OOC going to get some much needed sleep now myself, take care all <3))

Keet was looking happy and getting plenty of attention, so he hadn't felt bad leaving.

Magnus wound up near Eirik with Kippers on his shoulders. He smiled and rubbed the bridge of his nose. He did know exactly why he was nervous about having the house elf workshop. The last time his house elf was around publicly was when the boy was trying to not wolf out in a club meeting. Still there were already a lot of people there.

"Dax is actually a cross between several different creatures and enhanced with magical properties. He was experimented on as a hatchling, as were his parents. I rescued him." Aria explained and as she did so her mood grew quite somber. "Actually he rescued me at the same time, as I am sure he will tell you." Aria looked over at Dax with a wry smile.

((ooc enjoy your rest :) ))

Eirik smiled as he watched the sleeping Disco. It was a good thing that he was able to be relaxed enough in a group to get some rest. He took a look around at others companions, and saw they all seemed to be pretty well adjusted.

"That's fascinating that he is so many things, but not how he came to be that way..I'm sorry that he and his family have been through so much...but I am sure it had made him appreciate how loved he is now, and can return the affection to you. I can understand, to a small degree, how much our friends can help us through...troubling..times. My cats have been a godsend." His face darkened for a moment, then he smiled.

Eirik was happy that Magnus had come to stand by him, and happy to see Kippers. He whispered quietly, knowing that Magnus would be able to hear him easily. "You will do fine, Magnus, and you are amongst friends. Just be yourself and relax."

He shook his head. "I've done 'em before. Its just last time me 'ouse elf were 'ere, she wisked me off to the 'ospital wing and then I was taken to Saint Mungos to transform. It was a violent and bad one. There were a lot of witnesses cos I messed up and didn't go to the 'ospital wing when I should 'ave because I was trying to be a normal kid."

Maddox was rarely late, unless there was an unseen circumstance. That didn't mean he was early either. It was fairly warm for winter so his jacket was unbuttoned as he approached the lake. And saw a fairly large crowd of people. It was something he was still getting used to. Not even his father's small parties had so many people. Nodding to a few people he had seen before he slipped into a chair and settled in. He wasn't the sort to feel comfortable approaching people and breaking into their conversations. At least he was there- his second workshop! Maybe it would get easier with time.

Eirik listened. "Well,' he whispered, 'that isn't the case now, and it's not going to happen again. I understand it's the same type of situation : workshop, house elf, people...but this is different. It will be ok, really."

He put his hand on Magnus's shoulder for a moment, then reached to pet his cat so it wouldn't look like he was trying to reassure the boy, should anyone be looking. He didn't want anyone to think Magnus was having any issues.

Sam smiled as Disco sleepily tucked himself into Keets hair. He was so cute. "Whenever I came home with another injury from practicing quidditch, my Ma would accuse my dad of leaving a fwooper near my crib as a baby. Shame their song gives them such a bad rap. It's practically impossible to get a licence to import one into the 'States. This is the first I've actually seen one outside of picture books.., he's beautiful."

After exchanginging introductions with Sisley, Sam excused herself and wandered over to where Magnus was standing awkwardly near a tall student she had seen around the Slytherin common room, but didn't know.

"Hey there! Why so nervous?" She asked in her usual blunt way. "We're coming up on the new moon, not the full one. Stop worrying so much if folks'r gonna like the creatures you show us. We all wouldn't keep coming back if we didn't..., so chill a bit."

Maddox entered but Magnus was distracted with Eirik and Sam. Kippers started purring when Eirik petter her and stood up, then jumped onto his head, perching oddly. Magnus laughed. His cat was so odd. "She likes ya." Both Eirik's and Sam's words seemed to help mellow him out. "You know me, worry about everyfing and if I can't, I worry about that too. I'm a people pleaser, I know."

((ooc wasnt sure if i was the tall person you had seen around the common room that you were referring to, but we were introduced "He waited for introductions, and said "Hello Sam, I am Eirik, nice to meet you, Chua, Albedo and briefly Umbra. They are beautiful. Yes, isn't Disco lovely..?" from post like 90 in case you missed it :) ))

Eirik laughed when Kippers jumped onto his head. "I think you might be right, Magnus," he said, reaching up to gently removed her from his head, and instead into his arms. "Who's the pretty baby..? You are," he cooed, and began petting her again.

Eirik snorted. "Can't please anyone most of the time," he said, 'that's why you just have to please yourself.." then laughed. "Oh, that came out SO wrong."

He gave Magnus and Sam a smile. "She's right, you know," he said, winking at Magnus. "From what I have learned, women are always right, and I don't mean that offensively."

He then turned to watch as a person he had seen around the common room, but had never met before come in and sit down.

He looked at Magnus. "I should give Kippers back before I have acquired another kitty, " he said, giving her one last pet, and smiled.

Eirik's comment had the boy laughing very hard and he found himself much more relaxed.

Magnus called everyone to attention. “So,” he said, “what is a ‘ouse elf? ‘Ouse Elves are a magical creature who is highly loyal to the family or place they serve. Typically they are found in old wizarding families who ‘ave large estates and manors. ‘Ogwarts ‘as them as well. They will serve that family until they die or are freed, but we’ll get to the freed part later. Most ‘ouse elves are about two to three feet tall, have long ears and noses and squeaky voices. They often wear pillow cases, tea towels and other such items as their own clothing. Now, er, I ‘appen to ‘ave a ‘ouse elf. Mimsy, I’m ready.”

Mimsy arrived with a crack and bowed deeply. When she straightened up so everyone could see she was wearing a very pristine tea towel which was embroidered with flowers and looked more like a dress. Her large eyes were the brightest blue. “Mimsy is here, Master Magnus, sir,” the little elf said with a high squeaky voice.

“So, er, this is Mimsy. She’s from the Lee family line, which is me Dad’s mother’s side. Dad inherited the Lee manor which ‘as around two ‘undred rooms. Mimsy is a gem in keeping them all looking perfect. She’s agreed to let you touch ‘er if you want.”

He paused, allowing others to react to seeing Mimsy and the start of the workshop. ((I think that's everyone so far))

Eirik had handed Kippers back to Magnus, and had returned to his seat near Merlin ()

He saw Magnus go to the front of the group, and eagerly began to watch the presentation. Yes, he had seen house elves at the castle when he had sneaked in to get tea and treats for the Council, but to him, this was different.

Eirik stood up, and walked to where Mimsy was standing. He held out his hand. "Hello, Mimsy, I am Eirik, and it is an absolute pleasure to meet you. You look lovely today, and thank you for coming to speak with us," he said with a smile.

Mimsy bowed and then shook Eirik's hand rather vigeriously--threatening to pull it off in her excitement. "Thank you, kind sir. It is an honour to come, sir. Master Magnus asked Mimsy to come and Mimsy almost fell over with joy. Master Magnus is most kind and Mimsy thinks highly of him. He says you, Mr Eirik, sir, are a kindred spirit and yous are," her she lowered her voice so only he could here, "a vampire, sir. Mimsy does not know any vampires and is happy to know Mr Eirik." Her voice went back to normal. "Master Magnus says you are having cats, sir. Do you need some foods for them, sir?"

Eirik smiled at the house elf, she was SO kind. "Thank you for your kind words, Mimsy...and I don't think my kitties would forgive me if I didn't take the opportunity to get them a treat. They would love some cooked chicken breast, if it's not too much trouble."

Eirik practically beamed when he looked up at Magnus, he was so happy.

"Yes, sir, right away sir." Mimsy bowed and then disappeared and with in moments reappeared with three large sacks of chicken breasts as well as some catnip and balls of yarn. "You would be liking some blood, sir? Butterbeer, pasties, stew, a hearty soup, perhaps you is wanting something something extra special? I is knowing how to make blood biscuits. Or perhaps not food? Does Mr Eirik wants a bath, or his shoes shined or would you like some Fire Whiskey? " Magnus was blushing slightly as Mimsy fawned over Eirik, but it was her way and the older boy seemed happy and perhaps somewhat amused.

Merlin nods. "Imagine you need to urgently protect yourself from an attack or are in a duel and you can't take your wand out because your snake likes to curl around it, not fun ending up defeated or dead." He then smiles. "But he is very cute in it, I guess I would have to use it with my snake attached to it in an emergency."

(OOC: with all the messages it got lost to me) Merlin chuckled a little. "Now that is what I call an entrance worth of remembering! If I ever found a match, surely it would be something like that, cept I would be the one hitting people and sending them to the hospital" He giggled. "You already took a taste of my clumsiness."

Later a ginger cat made an entrance and Merlin quickly pay attention to the feline. "Oh, what a lovely cat! I love gingers, they are absolutely stunning!" Merlin scratched the whiskered face while smiling and it begin to purr. "When cat's do that I melt."

When Eirik sat down near him, Merlin whispered. "I think I made a fool of myself again, good thing workshop started."

Merlin smiled when he saw Mimsy, she was such a cute elf to his eyes but thought touching her would be rude but instead asked. "Mimsy, if you weren't an house elf and could chose your job, what would you have liked to be?"