And You Are?

[Danielle Raven]

Danielle walked confidently down the streets of Brightsone. The Village was half-asleep, as usual, but Danton was going shopping for some school supplies today, and she didn't wan to be around. He'd be full of Hayley this, and Hayley that. It was bad enough being related to her, she refused to spend time with her, and she didn't want to have to listen to a word more about her today. She raised her face to the sunshine, letting it flood into her face. She had discovered from her time in New Zealand that she loved good weather. Technically, she was supposed to be in England, but she'd been forcing the House-Elf to bring her here, more and more often. She loved England, but at the moment it was raining, heavily. Here it was all sunshine and daisies. She closed her eyes, and focussed on absorbing as much vitamin D s possible.

It was strange, this sudden distance with Danton. They had always been so close, they were twins, that was how it should be. It was all down to his friendship with Hayley. She was the reason she was losing her brother. Danton wouldn't be straying if it weren't for Hayley. It was none of her business anyway. Danton was none of her business. Why did she have to interfere in everything.

Her siblings didn't seem to care, not that they ever really worried about each other much. Danton and her were the exception. Dakota and Donovan had also been close, and Danielle herself got along well enough with Dorothy, but Devlin, he cared about no-one. No-one at all.
She sighed to herself as she thought this. Danton was right. They really shoud be at least feigning family unity, if they couldn't achieve it. He had always said that he wished their family were closer. It's what they would need in the future. Danielle knew exactly what type of future he meant. A Dark One. She was ready for that, she always had been.

 

[Ashton Valley]

Ashton Happily walked down the street of Brightstone, he had had a... "Late" Night and needed some time to himself for a bit.. or a few minutes before he found another Skirt to chase. He ran his hands through his hair as he walked, He saw a nice short pair of jeans and slowed down looking at the view before him when he heard someone call his name, he looked up and saw a Young blonde walking towards him, he remembered her from a few nights ago. He Quickly turned around to walk in the other Direction when he ran into someone, He smiled and linked his arm in hers and took her for a little walk in the other direction.

'Can you tell me why a mocking bird is called a mocking birds, birds can't mock people' He asked the girl he had linked arms with as he used her as a small defense against the other girl.
He Heard the girl call his name again and he ignored it 'Or even why we wear clothes, i myself are more comfortable with my shirt off' Ashton leaned back slightly and had a little peak of who he walk linked with 'and i could say the same for you' he added softly, he heard the grunt of frustration and the woman call him an ******* and he kept on walking a bit Further then he stopped.

'Can i buy you a drink to cool you down love, me draging you all the way down here must have been exhaustingg and i thank you, I usually take the puff out of woman, Bad habbit and all. But Please allow me to buy you a drink' he said smiling, taking advantage of the oppertunity infront of him.

 

[Danielle Raven]

Danielle was contemplating calling the house-elf and getting him to bring her home. Danton had surely gone by now, and she could relax a little in a Hayley-free zone. anyway, this village was tiny, there wasn't exactly much to here. She was suddenly launched forward by a strangers arm. The cheek of him. she was a Howard! How dare some complete stranger treat her this way. She would call her Father, she would sue his arse, so fast that he wouldn't know what hit him, she would.. "A mocking bird? What are you talking about?" she demanded, his strange question interrupting her train of thought.

It was only then that she cared to look at him. He was taller than her, much taller, and had curly brown hair. A small smile crossed her lips, as she realised how attractive she was, but she quickly replaced it with her usual expression, one of venemous indifference. She listened to the rest of his babbling and was completely shocked at his comment about taking her shirt off. She began to pull away and started talking. "Look, I don't know who you think you are.." she began, but she was cut off by his invitation for a drink.

She thought about it for a moment, she had nothing better to do had she? And, he was quite handsome, in a devil-may-care kind of way "Fine." she replied, then remembering her tutelage, she added; "Danielle Howard, pleased to make your acquaintance." She held out her hand to shake his. Her crisp English accent seemed strange in this beautiful sunny part of the world, but there was no way she would conform to the New Zealand way of life, they were all so familiar with each other. She found it very odd. "May I venture as to ask as to why you just dragged my halfway down the street?" she asked, turning to walk once more, her hands swaying at her sides as she walked, her back straight. Danielle howard was a lady, and she wouldn't let anyone forget that.

 

[Ashton Valley]

The Tall boy smiled a bit more when she agreed 'Ashton Valley, The Pleasure is mine' he said as he took her hand and gave her a light kiss on the top, his soft lips gently touching her smooth skin. Ashton gently dropped the girls hand and ran his hand through his hair pulling it off his face. 'Why my Lady, I needed a reason to talk to you' he said lying perfectly after all he has had alot of practice.

Ashton moved closer to the girl and put one hand on the small of her back urging her to go forward and to walk with him 'Now where would you like to Drink my dear, the option is yours' he asked as he displayed the shops before them with his hand 'But we're not doing some musical crap and singing about it' he added remembering a girl he had once said that too who started to sing about which store she was going to pick, he couldn't have run away fast enough after getting a good lay... bondage was always to make her shut up atleast.

 

[Danielle Raven]

Danielle smiled as he kissed her hand. She didn't often smile, but good manners were important. She expected to be treated well, and obviously this boy understood that. Danielle faked haughtiness at his next comment. "And what, pray tell, makes you think I want to talk to you?" She asked, looking at him from under her eyelashes, Danielle could play the game, but deep down she knew Danton would kill her if he new she was conversing with a stranger Well, how else did he expect her to get to know anyone?

Danielle was momentarily shocked as he touched her back, but she covered well. Always maintain composure. That was important. She thought for a moment before answering. She found Madam Puddifoots over-the-top and frivilous, so it'd have to be the Three Broomsticks. "The Three Broomsticks perhaps?" she suggested, then frowned. "Singing? Why would I sing?" she asked, confused. She was beginning to worry about this boy's sanity.

 

[Ashton Valley]

Ashton smiled when she asked what made him think she would want to talk to him 'Well... Look at me, i'm quite a fasinating person' he said smiling 'If you didn't talk to me, you would not have known my name' he said smiling at her, he was always an interesting character and his mind worked in weird ways but his intentions were good... sometimes.
Ashton directed her in the way of The Three Broomsticks and opened the door for her 'Some people have a reason to sing, but its just at the wrong time.' he added as he followed her in.

Ashton smiled again, he was a smiley type, he placed his hand on her Lower back again, it was one of his favourite spots to touch... with clothes on ofcourse. He guided her to a table located in the back and pulled out the chair for her. 'What would you like to order' he asked almost thinking about ordering for her, he had made that mistake once before, he ordered a light salad for the woman and she threw it at him because she thought he thought she was fat, when in truth, it was all she was going to eat anyway.
The Brunette Boy waited for her to order.

 

[Danielle Raven]

Danielle smiled slightly at his answer. he was smart, no doubt about that. "And so humble." she added, as he spoke about himself, her sarcasm ringing in her voice. She nodded as he mentioned his name. "True, but I doubt that it's life-changing." she replied, already liking this boy. He had spun, and he wasn't afraid of her, like most guys. Maybe it could be life-changing? Who knew?

She walked through the door he held open for her, fixing her hair as she walzted into the bar. She saw a few peole from school, which was not good. She didn't really get along with most people from school. "I assure you, I'm not one of them." she replied. Danielle wasn't really into music, sports, like horse-riding, were more her style.

She paused a moment before ordering. Danielle wasn't really a salad girl, she didn't need to diet-she never got fat, and she didn't eat sweets. "Butterbeer and pasta please." she replied, not even glancing at the menu. She'd been here before-there was no need.

 

[Ashton Valley]

Ashton bowed to the Girl 'Your Wish is my Command' he said as he made his way to the bar to Order their meals, since she had ordered something light he decided to order a light sandwhich aswell, it wasn't fair him making her wait while he ate a big meal, and ofcourse by Sandwhich he ment a steak burger which was a sanwhich to him.
Ashton returned with a Butterbeer for them both and had placed the order for the drinks, he put the drink infront of her before sitting down in his spot across from her.
'Tell me about yourself' he said wondering, she was a different girl, and by different he ment not like the air heads he would usually "Go Out" With.
Ashton was curious, there was alot of Danielle that he couldn't read.

 

[Danielle Raven]

Danielle smiled slightly as he bowed and went to get the drinks. She wasn't used to this. It was her first time really doing out with a boy. Usually she was set up with some idiot, to attend a ball with, or to escort her to a function. He was always of suitable status, relatively good-looking, and unfailingly, a complete idiot. This guy, wasn't like that. He wasn't some upercrust ****. Obviously he was a wizard, or he wouldn't be here. Those ewre two points in his favour. As he came back, she adopted a slightly softer facial expression. She wasn't hostile but she wasn't about to grin ehr face off at him like an idiot. She was a Howard. She must present herself well. Danielle was startled by his request, what was she supposed to say? To stall for time, she asked; "What do you want t know?" Dhe didn't know the first thing about talking about herself. she paused for a moment, and decided to answer. "I'm from England, I go to Hogwarts, here in New Zealand. I hve a twin brother..." she couldn't exactly tell him that her goal in life was to become a Death-Eater, that her older brother already was one, and that several of her family members dabbled in the Dark Arts. It wasn't exactl appropriate.