I have attempted to break each component of the workshop down into a few days to keep things moving along. Each topic will start at 12:01 am on that day Subeta time. Things may change depending on life and such but hopefully the time-table will be helpful. A brief summery will be provided for each new topic.

Please note: for those that aren’t familiar with Magnus, he speaks with a London Cockney accent. His h’s are dropped like in ‘Ogwarts or ‘appy instead of Hogwarts and happy. Often times he’ll also drop the g in an ending. Sometimes he will also say th’s with an f like in birfday or brofer rather than birthday or brother. If you have trouble reading Magnus, please comment me or ask in OOC: I try to tone it down enough for it to be readable.

Introduction to House Elves 29 Jan—31 Jan

Magnus stood up and 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.

Magnus beamed when he saw his friend enter. "Fanks," he said, "bit nervous, though I don't know why."

Aria entered the pavilion and sat down on a soft cushion before waited for other students to come. She wondered if there were refreshments and looked around for Dax, he was sure to be the first to know. After a moment Aria located Dax laying down behind Magnus, watching him intently.

Magnus nearly baulked when his sister walked by without saying hi or grabbing snacks from the table. He walked over and kicked her shoe, after nodding to Dax. "You know, you should say 'ello to people." He stuck his tongue out. "Want a snack?" Pointing to the table the girl hadn't seemed to notice.

Merlin arrived running since he didn't wanted to miss another workshop, especially one related to magical creatures. He was panting when he arrived and clumsily kicked a pillow that flew to Magnus face. "Oops! I'm so sorry!" Without another word he sat on the pillow he took from Magnus as fast as it hit his face. "I'm so excited" He mumbles to Thunder who was slithering under his robe.

Aria blushed, "Sorry," she apologized to her brother, Magnus. "I was trying to keep from smothering you in sisterly attention and love." Aria grinned and gave Mangus a tight hug.

"I also completely missed the refreshment table," Aria said, beginning to look mildly upset. She giggled when she found the table of treats and helped herself to some delicious salsa and scoop chips. "I love salsa," Aria commented while shoveling a huge heap of salsa into her mouth.

Aria noticed the pillow go flying into Magnus's face and giggled while covering her mouth with her hand. She waved at Merlin, "I'm excited about this topic as well," she said. "I love animals of all sorts! Do you have a favorite?" Aria asked Merlin.

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Merlin blushed because of his clumsiness but waved back at Aria then answered. "I love most creatures but my favorites are the dragons. They are so fascinating!" He smiled while his eyes seem to glitter with excitement. "How about you, any faves?"

Aria's eyes widened, "Dragons are magnificent," she commented. She pointed over to Dax, her mini snowy-owl griffin. "Among my favorites are griffins, like Dax." She smiled affectionately at Dax, who by now was consuming random treats from the table that he'd managed to help himself to. "I also love foxes, merpeople, and pretty much anything that glows." Aria looked out over the lake and noticed how beautiful it was. "It's amazing how pleasant the weather has been lately," she said.

"Those are wonderful creatures, I have an owl named Spellz, he is delivering a letter for my mother. He is tiny and can hide behind my hair, which is very cute. Have you ever seen a fairy? I heard they glow in the darkness but I have never encountered one myself. I also have my snake Thunder." Merlin pulls it out of his robe carefully since it was curled tightly around his wand. "Let go of it." After showing the small green snake to Aria, Merlin smiles. "He is very mischievous and smart - he is very attracted to magical objects."

"No worries, sis, if you start bothering me, I'll let ya know." A twinkle lit his eyes. "Well, seems Dax 'asn't missed it. Try the pumpkin pasties, Dax, the batch is particularly good. Yes, I make sure ta stock some for you, Ms Salsa-breath." He hipchecked her when she laughed at the pillow being lobbed in his face.

"Don't worry, Merlin," the boy said laughing, "if that's the worst thing that hits me, it'll be a good day. Dragons are cool. Me girlfriend loves 'em."

((OOC LMAO !!!! I died reading the pillow thing )) ((ooc raven, LOVE the schedule of events !! That should help keep things organized, hope it becomes a standard for the workshops in the future))

Eirik was excited as he headed down to the magical creatures workshop. House elves, a member of the non humans who's plight he had an interest in !! He had been too busy this week to secure a room, but he would get to it early this next week, he promised himself.

He had let Fable(), Kyros () and Elizabeth () know that he would be down there to secure places for them to sit, and he knew his excitement for the workshop had been showing.

Walking in, Eirik surveyed the room to see who was already there. He recognized people from the previous workshops, as well as his prefect. He walked on over near Merlin.

"hello, glad to see you have some time to 'relax,' he said with a smile. "Do you mind if I secure some seats by you for the Council...? I think we are going to enjoy this workshop."

After securing the seats, he walked up to where Magnus was talking with a girl, not his girlfriend, he noted. He waited to patiently to speak to him until he was finished.

Magnus waved Eirik over. "'Ey Eirik, 'ow are you? This 'ere is me sister, Aria. Aria, me friend Eirik."

Merlin was blushing again. "Well glad it was just a pillow and not a knife" He nervously laughed. "I'm terribly clumsy sometimes." Merlin blinked a few times after hearing Magnus say dragons were cool, yes indeed they were but more than cool they were to him. "I don't think I know your girlfriend, is she here?" Merlin felt stupid since he really didn't knew that many people, even when he was a prefect.

When Merls saw Eirik arrived he smiled and felt relief to see a familiar face. "Yeah I had to finish some last minute things, I've been quite busy but I couldn't miss this." Merlin nods after Eirik asked to secure spaces for the Council. "I hope they all come, I know we all have fondness to creatures. Seems like House Elves would be the main topic." Merlin looked around. "I wonder how many people will come and if more creatures will be discussed." Merlin placed Thunder on his neck and whispered 'behave'. Then waited for the workshop to start.

Eirik smiled at Merlin. "Well, I am glad to see you here. I know, with your position, you must be terribly busy. Thank you for allowing us to sit by you. If you will excuse me for a moment, I want to go and say hello to Magnus."

Eirik happily greeted the boy, clapping him on the shoulder. "Good to see you, Magnus," he said, smiling. He continued smiling as he was introduced to Aria (). "Pleasure to meet you, Aria," he said.

"I didn't know you had a sister, Magnus, and that she was attending Hogwarts. Am I interrupting..? I was just very excited to attend this workshop, and wanted to thank you for holding it. The Council should be along shortly...we are all VERY interested in your subject."

"No 'arm no foul. Me girlfriend's name is Katsumi. She's a pretty Ravenclaw with black 'air and a pretty smile. She's also fierce and loyal and..." the boy started blushing.

"I didn't mention 'er? I thought I talk about 'er all the time. Well she's a new sister. Both of us are adopted. She was adopted last summer but that just makes 'er even more special. 'Ope you enjoy it," he said brimming with happiness had that the older boy wanted to attend the workshop.

Eirik smiled again. "Well, I will let the two of you chat, I just wanted to say hello..and all." He gave a nod to Magnus and Aria, and went to sit back down by Merlin (). He sighed happily once he sat back down.

"Do you think your little one will enjoy the workshop too..?" he said to Merlin, looking at his pet. "I could never dream of bringing either of my cats to anything outside the common room, they would just cause too much of a disturbance. Murdy would be getting into all the food, Kiki would be annoying everyone because she wanted them to pet her, just..no, " he said, with a laugh.

Magnus waved and went to fuss with the tablecloth. He'd probably mingle in a bit, sooner knowing him.

Merlin smiled listening to Magnus talk about his girlfriend. "It's sweet you speak so nice of her. I don't have a girlfriend...I don't even have many friends. I guess I'm awkward." Merlin was thoughtful since it never occur to him to even get one, so he just figured he was weird.

"I'm sure Thunder will enjoy it and would enjoy causing me trouble too." He laughs a bit and grins after Eirik commented on his cats. "Your cats are lovely, I have one at home named Hoshi but he is old now and barely moves from his favorite nap spot. I can't take my owl or dragon to many places, especially the dragon, so I take Thunder everywhere cept the prefect bath."

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Eirik nodded. "Thank you, they are actually. It must have been hard for you to leave your kitty at home, but I am sure it is happy there. You don't take Thunder into the prefects bath..? I would think it would enjoy some steam from hot water every once in awhile." He looked about and leaned closer. "Are the prefects baths nicer than the ones we have in the dorm..?" he said, quietly.