[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/4lAdw9T.png[/img] Eros looked to one of the drinks when Poppy asked about the mulled wine. He nodded, setting it down in front of her while keeping a goblet of warm cocoa for himself. The boy didn't say anything, but he took Poppy's offer to sit down. As he did, his eyes briefly caught Gaia's, only really noticing her now. However, he quickly dismissed her presence and turned to Poppy, eyeing the Chocolate Cauldrons. The term was over, so he didn't see any reason he couldn't treat himself. He smiled faintly and took one. "Thanks. Never tried one before," he admitted as he played with the foil that wrapped around the chocolate. Despite being a Slytherin, for the most part, he was a rule follower and well, he was still a few months short of being seventeen.

Eros wasn't one for small talk, but they seem to be convention for parties. "So, are you ready to go home?," he asked the other Slytherin.

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/S1fucd8.png[/img]Gaia turned to Eveleigh () "hello! I'm Gaia from Ravenclaw! Are you excited for the new term?" she grinned at the girl.

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/F5vuC0k.png[/img] "They're not very strong, but I think the spirit pairs well with chocolate." Poppy blew into her steaming glass and took a small sip of the beverage. "I'm glad this isn't either, but the spice mix is delicious."

She paused and looked around the room. There were many unfamiliar faces, but that didn't surprise her since she'd been such a loner during the last term. "I'm looking forward to taking a break from school but I don't have anything exciting planned. Last year I went on a ski holiday, but my family declined the invitation this year. I hope to see a Quidditch match or two." Poppy unwrapped a Chocolate Cauldron. "What about you?"

Belouves turned to and Eveleigh (). "Are you really?" She said to Gaia. "I'm from Ravenclaw as well. Well, at least I was..." She felt her face flush and she looked down at her plate. It had been a while since she last placed foot inside the castle due to her illness. True as that was, however, she didn't think her house would change. After all, she had never seen anyone outside of first years being sorted.

Seeing Gaia's reassuring smile, belouves continued. "My name is Everil, but everyone calls me belouves. I'm glad I found a fellow Ravenclaw!" She turned to Eveleigh, "To be honest, I don't know what students do when school starts calming down, but if I had to venture a guess, I'd say play exploding snap or go to Hogsmeade. How about you, what house are you in?"

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/4lAdw9T.png[/img] Eros wasn't really reassured when Poppy said that the firewhiskey wasn't very strong. He wasn't too confidence in his tolerance. However, he wasn't against trying and testing things. The boy slowly started unwrapping the chocolate.

His gaze went from the Chocolate Cauldron to Poppy, hearing her mention Quidditch. "Same," he nodded, looking back down at his unwrapped sweet. "I want to see some Quidditch matches, too. Not sure I'll get the chance to. Will be spending a night or two in London with my grandparents before I head back to my other home down south. It's summer in Australia. Will probably be helping my mother out on the ranch. Maybe spend time swimming. Haven't road my dirt bike in a while...," he listed a few things solemnly. Unlike Poppy, he wasn't feeling too excited about going home.

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/F5vuC0k.png[/img] Poppy brightened at their conversation moving to Quidditch. "Who's your team? I like Puddlemere United. London is definitely my favorite city. It's beautiful at Christmastime." She was curious about his life in Australia and the ranch, but noticed that he looked a bit glum.

Sauvage decided she'd been lingering around the food long enough. She filled a goblet with something golden and spicy and turned to join the group closest to her.

Sauvage smiled at the familiar face and excitedly greeted her friend. "Poppy! 'ello! 'ow are you?" She turned to see another student whom she was unfamiliar with. Smiling warmly, she addressed him: "Do you mind if I join you two? My name is Sauvage."

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/4lAdw9T.png[/img] "I guess my answer changes on which league we're talking about. In general, Woollongong Warriors," he answered, picking a team from the Australian League. "London's okay. I don't really get to spend...," Eros paused when he noticed another student approaching. She seemed familiar with Poppy. He also noticed she had a strong accent.

Eros didn't recognize the girl, so he deduced she wasn't a Slytherin. It was either that or she was new. He only looked at her for a second before looking away with a shrug. "Do what you want," the boy replied nonchalantly after Sauvage introduced herself. Although his reply didn't match her friendliness, it was his equivalent of saying he didn't mind. Or more accurately, he didn't care.

He finally took a bite of the Chocolate Cauldron, his forehead wrinkling a bit at the taste of the firewhiskey, which burned a little. "London's okay. Don't really get to spend a lot of time there. I only have residency there thanks to my grandparents and because my mom wanted me to attend Hogwarts. But I'm mostly in Australia when not in school," he finished what he was saying to Poppy before. "I'm not big on Christmas, though," he shrugged before continuing to finish what's left of the chocolate.