YourSecretWeapon

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While the woman's high heels clicked on the floor of the Hogwarts Express, Kjolmar followed her with his dreamy blue eyes. He didn't have to answer her questions last year and he couldn't help but wonder what the new procedure was good for. He didn't express those doubts out loud of course, as a Prefect he had to set a good example and do as he was being told by the professional Hogwarts staff. How could anyone refuse to answer sweet Mrs. Raspberry in the first place? She was really kind to all the students, regardless of what year or house they were in, and she was really good at her administration job too.

Kjolmar decided to find his friends and moved through the different cabins. He hadn't seen them all summer long because his mother forced him to study. He had gotten two Outstanding's on his O.W.L.'s and two Exceed Expectations', grades that most mothers would be proud of. But not Kjolmar's mother, oh no, she was determined that he could do even better than that. Surely she loved him deeply but she could be quite strict on him.

Moving through the first cabin without too much distraction was relatively easy, apart from one particular seat. "Kjolmar, my man! It's good to see you! Will you sit with us?" Kjolmar smiled sincerely and hugged his friend. "Actually, I'm looking for Felix and-" The boy with the blue tie interrupted him. "Save it, Kjolmar. It's perfectly fine that you don't want to play with us anymore, so why wouldn't it be fine that you don't want to sit with us?" There was an accusing and sarcastic tone in the boy's voice and you could clearly see that he was upset. Kjolmar frowned his forehead. "Listen, I think I would be really good at being a Seeker. That doesn't mean our friendship will suffer from it. You know what, I'll help you find the perfect third Chaser to replace me. You won't even want me back if you see how good he will be." Joseph, Louis and Kjolmar had been the Ravenclaw Chasers last year and it led them to many victories in Quidditch and a tight friendship between them. "Yeah, yeah, just go find your friends who aren't too stubborn to talk to you along the ride. When Louis arrives, we'll probably end up reading anyhow." Joseph turned to the side so his back was towards Kjolmar, who frowned again but continued to the next cabin. "I will meet up with you guys when we arrive, okay?" There was no answer.

In the next cabin, Kjolmar scouted for his friends but didn't see them anywhere. Where were they? Were they even on the train yet? Then his eyes crossed those of a blonde girl with a green tie, clearly a Slytherin girl. She was staring right at him with a certain sly smile. Next to her were some boys from the same house, but they didn't bother to look at him at all. As he passed them, the girl -chewing on something- waved her hand. "Hi, Kjolmar." she giggled. Because of her greeting, the boys near her also looked at Kjolmar, nodded politely but didn't speak. Despite their house differences, they got along quite well. The girl had a crush on Kjolmar and everyone knew, besides Kjolmar himself that is. "Hi, Serena. Hi, guys." he replied while passing them. Suddenly a young boy tripped over the luggage that Kjolmar was carrying with him and hit his head on the floor right before Serena, hitting her feet in the progress. "Auch! Hey, watch it, you little punk!" If she ever had a certain charm on her, it vanished in to thin air right that moment. The boy next to her grabbed the boy that tripped, clearly a first year student that wasn't sorted yet, and made him face Serena. "Apologize to her, little loser." The boy stuttered an apology but Serena payed little attention to him. "Just get him out of here." she asked her friend, as if she was talking about a dog or something. The stuttering boy was tossed to the hallway. Kjolmar had been watching it from a distance but it all happened so fast that he hadn't really been able to intervene. "That wasn't necessary, guys. I think I'll have a talk with your Prefect later on." Serena immediately seemed to be willing to mediate between the boys. "Oh, Kjolmar, you know how grumpy Buck gets when I'm in pain. He'll be calm for the rest of the ride, don't you worry."

While moving from the second to the third cabin, Kjolmar found the stuttering boy sitting on the floor with his head covered between his knees. He couldn't tell if the boy was crying or just trying to zone out for a moment. "Hey, kid. Are you alright?" The boy looked up and it was obvious that tears had been running down his cheeks. Kjolmar took a seat on the floor, right next to him. Don't let them get to you. When I was in my first year, I was beaten up by a bully. Then I learned some amazing spells at Hogwarts and defeated him in a duel. I made him croak like a frog for days. It was hilarious, even his friends laughed at him. Well, not that I was proud- You know, forget that, the point is that you'll rise above those bullies one day." The boy wiped his tears and smiled. He didn't say anything, perhaps because he didn't want to stutter again. Slowly he got up and walked towards Kjolmar, mumbled a "Th-thank you." and walked off. Well, that was a lousy pep-talk, but apparently it somehow worked. Kjolmar was curious what house the boy would get sorted in. He'd have a rough time standing up for himself if he'd be sorted in Slytherin.

In the next cabin he finally found Felix. The second he spotted him, a warm glow rushed through his veins. He couldn't believe they hadn't seen each other all summer. With the largest smile a person could possible have, Kjolmar dropped his luggage and ran towards his friend. "Felix!" he called out while diving in for a hug. Together they had shared some priceless adventures the past few years and it had made them really close. Kjolmar didn't see their other friend yet, despite the Express taking off. He hoped she was on the train somewhere, trying to find them. "It is só good to see you! I can't believe mother didn't let me see anyone all summer!"

Back to Hogwarts

What is your full name?
My name is Kjolmar Delacroix.

How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)
Well, I have short blond hair and my skin is rather tanned. My eyes are blue and according to my mother quite dreamy.


Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
I consider myself a polite and friendly person. I do my best, at least. I'm also rather ambitious and that results in good grades. I suppose one my less charming traits is that I can appear a bit self-centered at times, even though I am most certainly not, because I don't always express an interest in the other person.

What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
I am a proud Ravenclaw who's about to start his sixth year and I wouldn't want it any other way. I still can't believe the Sorting Hat considered Slytherin for me. I mean, I know I am ambitious but surely my hunger for knowledge indicates that I was born to be in Ravenclaw? Anyway, I get along with students of all houses, but I try to be a mentor for younger Ravenclaws. In fact, I was a Ravenclaw Prefect last year and I wish to continue that position this year.

How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
Last year I took 4 O.W.L.'s. I've got an Outstanding for Defence Against the Dark Arts and for Charms. I've also got Exceed Expectations for Potions and Transfiguration. This year I plan to take one more, but I haven't decided on which one. Besides that one, I plan to master the other classes so I will get good grades at my N.E.W.T.'s next year.

Do you play in Quidditch?
As you probably already know, I was one of the Chasers on the Ravenclaw team last year. However, I've been suggested as the new Seeker and I think I just might take my chances on that brand new challenge. I'll have to train on my speed though.

What does your Patronus look like?
My Patronus resembles an eagle. She's beautiful.

Do you have a pet that stays with you?
Pets are cute, but I don't like their fur or feathers all over the place. For that reason I have no pet of my own.

What are your most used spells?
Flipendo has been my trademark for years. Other than that I think I might use Wingardium Leviosa quite often as well.

Back to Hogwarts

Sign-ups open for Gryffindor and Hufflepuff.

Many years after Voldemort's final defeat, Hogwarts is up and running again.
Before the Hogwarts Express takes off, all students in their fifth year or higher are expected to answer a woman's questions:

What is your full name?
How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)
Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
Do you play in Quidditch?
What does your Patronus look like?
Do you have a pet that stays with you?
What are your most used spells?

Our story begins after the woman thanks you for your answers while the Hogwarts Express takes off and you find yourself a seat.

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Characters:

❥ Gryffindor
﹆ Abelia 'Nix' Nixus (f) - Chaser
﹆ NPC: Emilia (f) & Lus (m)

❥ Hufflepuff
﹆ Felix Bellwood (m) - Prefect

❥ Ravenclaw
﹆Kjolmar Delacroix (m) - Prefect, Seeker
﹆August Rushwood (f)
﹆Athena Tulle-Noir (f)
﹆NPC: Joseph (m) & Louis (m) - Chasers

❥ Slytherin
﹆Serena Vermont (f)
﹆Echo Sullian (f)
﹆Almveig Taar (f) - Centaur
﹆NPC: Buck Vermont (m)

❥ Other
﹆NPC: Mrs Raspberry - Hogwarts administration
﹆NPC: Tristan - stuttering first year student

The RP so far:

Ω Hogwarts Express
✺ The main characters start their sixth year at Hogwarts.
✺ Mrs Raspberry is now responsible for all forms of administration of the school.
✺ Kjolmar Delacroix has been promoted from Chaser to Seeker in the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. His former co-chasers Joseph and Louis feel as if he abandons them.
✺ A stuttering first year student, Tristan, is bullied by Buck Vermont.
✺ Felix Bellwood (H) and Kjolmar Delacroix (R) reunite after a summer apart. Their third group member Almveig Taar (S) doesn't seem to be on the Express.
✺ It is revealed that Felix has feelings for Kjolmar.
✺ Serena Vermont (S) and her brother Buck discuss the tactic for their plan (which is currently unknown).
✺ Serena attempts to bond with Echo Sullivan (S).
✺ Abelia 'Nix' Nixus (G) panics about her two friends, Emilia and Lus, getting involved romantically.
✺ Upon arriving at Hogsmeade station, a shadow temporarily darkens the train cabins.
✺ Tension rises between Nix and Serena.
✺ August Rushwood (R) brought a violin with her.

Ω Hogsmeade
✺ Abelia gives a younger Gryffindor boy advise on Quidditch.
✺ Joseph and Louis apologize to Kjolmar in The Three Broomsticks.
✺ Serena and her 'friends' Rebecca and Mary-Ann force Buck to leave The Hog's Head.
✺ It is revealed that Felix and Kjolmar turned August' owl purple in their second year.
✺ Buck can see Thestrals. Serena, Rebecca and Mary-Ann can not see them.
✺ Kjolmar is revealed to play the piano.
✺ Despite being daytime, the weather is awfully dark.
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Ω Sorting Ceremony
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