Graduation 2031: Spectators and Guests

[Ava King]

Out of Character:

Prefects, Professors and Invited Guests are welcome to post here

 

[Sapphire Bookchild]

Sapphire had not planned really on being invited to Jeremy's graduation. Yes they where best friends, had been since her second year, his third. She remembered how hard it had been for them to communicate at first but when he got used to her writing everything down how natural their conversations flowed almost as if she had had a voice all along. As Sapphire tried spells and other ways to make her handicap a handi-capable (that was actually title of the book that had given her the smoke letter spell) only with Jeremy did she feel as if she was doing something right. He never judged her. It was hard being here though knowing that She was going to be here too. Sapphire put on a smile and clapped hard when Jeremy gave his speech knowing how hard it had been for him just to get up there and talk. In the end he had been alright, just like he knew he would be.

She got up and whistled for him when he got up and took his diploma. Though her heart hurt knowing that she wasn't going to see him next year she was happy for her best friend. He made it, further more he made it with honers. Whatever life would bring now she knew that if he put that Ravenclaw brain to it he would accomplish it. What crushed her was that she wasn't really going to be a part of it. They where in school together and that made for somewhat constant contact but out there. They would probably correspond for a year or two then fall off. She would get a letter many years after not talking telling her about his marriage, maybe to Alyss, maybe not while Sapphire herself trained as a tattoo artist and her work as an illustrator took off. Love was a question for her though she knew she would always have a special place in her heart for her best friend even if she did find some else. All in all Sapphire could see without any special powers that their lives would hardly include each other at all. With all this in mind she cheered Jeremy on as he moved on for the halls of Hogwarts once and for all.

 

[Ostensia Metzger]

Ostensia Romanes silently made her way into the Great Hall where the Graduation Ceremony was currently being held at. Ostensia was so excited to see everyone get their Diploma today. They earned this day. For the past seven years they've been working to pass their classes. To get this far they've done well. 'I can't believe that next year I might be in the same spot they are right now. That's scary. But at the same time it means one step closer to being reunited with my love.' Ostensia smiled to herself as she chose an empty seat. The Hufflepuff Prefect was happy that Prefects got to attend the Graduation ceremony. It was nice to be able to support all of them on their big day. Ostensia didn't really know any of them well enough to call them friends. But she knew them by name and whenever she saw them around. Soon the Ceremony started off by the Headmistress announcing the Head Boy and Girl. Sitting up in the edge of her seat she carefully tuned into both of their speeches. Osa could easily see that they had put some thought into them. One day she figured that her sister and some other person would be making the same speeches next year. She had faith that her sister would make it to the top. At the end of the speeches Ostensia clapped her hands and smile ever so softly. It was so cool to be seeing everyone so happy. She would miss seeing both the Head Boy and Girl in action! Then it was time for the actual ceremony. Ostensia thought this was the best part.

One by one they all descended the podium and received their Diploma. Ostensia made sure to clap and cheer loudly for each and every one of them. Especially the Graduating Hufflepuff's! 'I can't wait until next year! I just hope I can make it that far.' Ostensia thought to herself at the ceremony rounded to an end. The Graduates all went to their families whom were all probably ready to celebrate. Ostensia stood up and smoothed out her dress. Now that Graduation was done, all she had to worry about was Exams. Then it would be smooth sailing until Ostensia saw her boyfriend again. She had quite a busy summer planned for the two of them. Ostensia congratulated any of the students she passed by that had just graduated. They all looked so happy. It was just precious. Ostensia started to head out of the Great Hall. Now that the Ceremony was over she didn't see much of a reason to stay put.​

 

[Lawrence Andrew Cavell]

Upon Enzo's arrival, he stopped for a moment in front of the castle. A bit mesmerized and glad to see the school, he once did attempted to transfer here just to please his uncle. Who ever thought he didn't got accepted, though he does wonders if they knew about his plan. He could have met Faxen here and each day he could look out for his bestfriend. Just thinking about the thought makes him smile though the though of Faxen makes him shiver and frown. It's been a month or more that he saw her, and that didn't ended as he planned. He knew somehow that the two weren't okay, they're less than okay. Perhaps if he had been here, he could stole her heart in beat. Enzo looked at the high castle and decided it was time to enter the campus. Everyone fluttered inside, ready for the celebration. Who knew that his cousin Raffaelo invited him to his graduation, never did he even thought of than. Maybe one of the reason of it, is because he never really had friend to run to except him. What are relatives for, right? Although Raffy and Ashe weren't close, he knew that it would only be him. He also wondered if he'll able to see the gold eyed girl, Raffaelo's girlfriend. Just the thought of it makes him laugh, here he is dashing as ever and single. Raffy on the other hand got a girl to take care with, somehow he does envy him. There were a lot of things that his cousin envies about him, but there are just a few things to envy Raff for. As his thoughts were swirling in, an idea sneaked into his mind. Faxen. If only he could sneak out her and see her instead, Raff would understand since he didn't returned his report about her and her boyfriend.

"Focus." he murmured to himself. Why would he do that? It wasn't time for that now, this was for the graduating students and only them. As he entered the so called Great Hall of the school he found a place near the guest of the other students. Some were mostly students, Prefects he suspected. The Auror smiled a little as some girl would pass, he didn't knew much Hogwarts students. For a few moments he could bear the thought of thinking of her, every now and then he'll shake his head just to concentrate on the moment. What is wrong with him? He sighed and crossed his legs in manly manner, waiting for the celebration to start. A few graduates started to whisper, excited and nervous. This made him remember his graduation back in Durmstrang, it wasn't that grand but it was surreal too. He might not be the Headboy who said his speech and all, but he had the respect when he went to their stage. Enzo sometimes missed his Durmstrang years and would take it all back again just for the fun of it. Those were the years that made him what he is now, other than his career. Soon the graduation started and they all handed their diplomas, he waited for his cousin to be called but it seems like he's going to be late or something. "For Merlin's sake Raff." he thought as he felt angry for his cousing. He knew that his uncle and aunt wouldn't come after all the things he'd been through but at least he should have the guts to attend his own graduation. Enzo grew worried, what if he don't attend and just skip this. He could and maybe he would do it, which makes him a total ass that he already is. Why on hell did he even invited him if he won't be showing up? Enzo cares about Raff and saw him as his little brother, there was no reason to hate him. At the edge of his seat he remained calm and still, there was no need to panic for now.
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[Grezhen Varius]

Arriving to the Great Hall of Hogwarts New Zealand, Grezhen made his way up through the crowd. Grezhen felt that if others knew what he was, then they might not even let him into the school. The Aurors had fired his friend, Desdemona, just for becoming what he was. He was not the one that he had infected her of course. He was with her during the whole transformations and such, Grezhen was being a good friend, and supporting her, teaching her to the new life of being a werewolf. Although his thoughts on that were somewhat sour because he didn't want her to go through that each month, for the rest of her life. Grezhen was here for the Graduation of his youngest brother, Rakas Varius. The kid was happy, but he seemed like he was lonely for the past few years and had trouble making friends. Grezhen had dyed his hair red when he had seen just that much of Rakas with red hair. The boy did not know how to follow directions without getting happy. Grezhen looked around before he found Callisto and he found her. He approached the friend of his, and he smiled at her before he took a seat next to her in the Great Hall. Rakas had invited her because they were good friends. Grezhen didn't think that he would be able to make many friends. He looked around for Nicolas and Prodan, but then he remembered that Prodan had quit the job as a professor, but as a matter of fact, he had not seen much of Prodan lately. Grezhen took a note in his mind to ask Nicolas when he could. Grezhen looked ahead, and the Headmistress started the Graduation ceremony.

After that, it was time for the Head Girl to take the podium, and give out a speech. The girl didn't really look like a typical Head Girl, but he shrugged and listened to what she had to say to the fellow Graduates. Grezhen clapped politely for the girl as she left the stage, and then heard the Head Boy speak. Then each of the graduates for their diplomas, and he clapped especially loud for Rakas when he got onto the stage and got the diploma. Grezhen was so proud of him right now anyway. Grezhen wsa glad that there was not much left to go, and as soon as it was over, Grezhen found his way over to Rakas, hoping that Callisto would be following him, so that they could all talk and whatnot. Grezhen just adored it anyhow.​

 

[Isaia Romanes]

The only reason why Isaia was bothering with attending the Graduation was to see the Head Boy graduate, and that was because that was his Quidditch Captain. Isaia did not see any other reason to be here, because no one he was related to was graduating, and he did not know the other graduates as much as he had the Head Boy himself. Isaia did not want to miss out on this, and he did not want to spend as much time like this away from Aphrodite, and she was not here to see this at all. She was not a Prefect, because she was not old enough to be a prefect. Then again he didn't really know for sure either. Gryffindors were odd when it came to choosing Prefects. As were most Head of Houses. Isaia clapped after the Head Girl got done with her lengthy speech, which was about the same as the others he figured. All of the speeches were in his opinion. He listened to the Head Boy speak, and after the speech, he clapped for the guy. Isaia knew that he would have to sit here for the rest of the graduation. He applauded for everyone as they got their diplomas, more so for the Ravenclaws than any other house. Isaia smiled lightly, and he sat there for the rest of the graduation. Soon enough, the ceremony was over, and Isaia could feel that he could go on ahead and leave. Isaia stood up and he left the Great Hall because he did not want to stick around as everyone got with family and whatnot. That was something that Isaia did not want to see. Though next year, he would have a reason to stick around longer because his sisters would be graduating next, and then it would be him.​

 

[Cyndi Kingsley]

Professor Kingsley had not missed a graduation since her very own, so maternity leave or not she had already made plans for her sister to apparate to New Zealand for the day so she could attend. It wasn't every year that one of her own house was chosen as one of the Heads. Wearing a very simple navy blue dress, Cyndi slipped into the Great Hall just as the graduation was set to begin. Taking an open seat, the woman listened as Headmistress Davershire took the stage. Being Headmistress suited her, and Cyndi clapped as she finished her brief speech and called up the Head Boy and Head Girl.

Although long, Briar's speech made Cyndi proud as it exemplified the woman that Briar had become. The Gryffindor Head of House clapped heartily, glad that she had been able to be here and listen to her speak. The Head Boy's speech was nice as well. She didn't know him as well, but his speech seemed to be a lot like him as well: understated yet confident. She was sure that these two would be successful in whatever they chose to do in the years to come. As the students began to cross their stage to collect their diplomas, Cyndi cheered for each student, especially her Gryffindors. It was always difficult to see them go but it came with the territory and she had resigned herself to this. As the final student crossed the stage and the graduation was declared over, Cyndi stood, pulling her knee length dress down and heading to speak to several colleagues and congratulate her students. She had been called to the school several days earlier, but she hadn't been in the mood or had the time to speak to anyone. This was a much more joyous occasion and she was eager to engage in conversation with someone who could respond in words she could understand.

 

[Koboshi Aiko]

Graduation was here. Only this year it would not be Koboshi who would graduate, but Alyss. She smiled at herself in the dorm mirror and made her way down to the Great Hall. She was so proud of Alyss for making it this far. She couldn't believe that she was actually going to be watching Alyss graduate. Though she was alittle sad. Alyss was one of heer best friends. She walked into the hall and sat in a seat that she could see Alyss in well. She wasn't really observant when it came to listening to the speeches but she did smile when she heard Alyss's name and watched her walk up to recieve her diploma. She honestly couldn't have been prouder of her best friend. "Woow, Alyss!"

 

[Minoas Stratis]

Minoas couldn't wait to set his foot outside Hogwarts and its grounds. Up to that point the gryffindor had never been so sick of the place, making him counting down the days to his holidays. Except from his homesickness that occured from the long time he had to see his family when he decided to spent christmas at school, another reason that could have contributed to his impatience for the end of the school year, were the holidays themselves.
Since his parents had announced him a few weeks ago via owl that they were going to spend their holidays in Egypt, Minoas couldn't stop thinking of pyramids and hieroglyphics. A thought that boosted him through exams period when he had lost slightly his interest in his studies.

Everyhting was packed and ready in his trunk but before leaving the next day he had one more obligation to take care of. Unlike previous years, he was going to attend to an event that for him was really distant in the future.
The young lion wasn't going to miss this graduation ceremony even if he wasn't officially invited to attend. For his best friend Briar, he was going to find a way and sneak into the event, even if he had to learn a disillusionment charm and watch the ceremony unnoticed in a corner. Stepping inside the accordingly decorated great hall, he pulled the bow that was suffocating him. He was feeling rather uncomfortable in a suit but he had to endure within it for a few hours. He found his seat while noticing a few familiar faces there, first and foremost, Professor Kingsley who had left in maternity for a few weeks. He hoped that her labor was alright, her baby healthy and that she hadn't realize that someone had break in her office recently. Casting away the last thought, he scanned the room in search of Madlyn's prominent appearance but the Headmistress initiated the ceremony with her introduction.

When Briar took her space at the podium he smiled. He was sure she had prepared something nice and meaningful to share with the audience which silenced immidiately to listen to her. In the end, Minoas joined the applause, proud for his sister and contented that she had made a speech levels greater than any possible speech of those people who had looked down on her for being a werewolf and different from the stereotypical head girl.
He even cheered for her when she was leaving the podium for the headboy, ignoring the looks that he attracted around him. Minoas respected the head boy although he had never talked to him in person. He was a nice guy and an exceptional quidditch captain. His speech was shorter than Briar's but Minoas enjoyed it as well. If he was going to have ever a speech, it was going to be quite similar to Jeremy's. Short and laconic. Although, he was hoping that he wasn't going to become a prefect, let alone a head boy. He didn't stop clapping when the graduates came to receive their diplomas and he also whistled to show his approval when Briar received hers.
When the ceremony was over, he tried to reach his sister and congratulate her for her achievement. However, somewhere among the crowd, he noticed that Briar was already talking with another guy, both isolated from the rest of crowd. Minoas smirked when he realized who that guy might was and he decided not to break their privacy.

 

[Cosette Mayfair]

A few years more she'll be graduating herself, Cosette Mayfair up on the stage receiving her diploma with a full smile. Just the thought of it makes her heart pound faster, but today wasn't hers to enjoy. It was for the seventh year, her boyfriend included. Who knew after all he'd been through he actually made it this far, she knew how rough his life was. The sixth year prefect made her way inside the great hall, only to find a lot of guest and prefect like her looking for a seat. Last year she didn't really know anyone who graduated or at least she forgot them. As she walked in further on, looking charming as ever. Cosette noticed a few familiar faces and smiled at them, before taking her seat. From what Raffaelo told her, he invited his cousin Enzo. She had heard a lot of great things about him but never got a chance to meet the gent, maybe later she can have a chance to meet him. She then took her seat like the rest, unknown of the stranger beside her. For this occasion Cosette decided to go with her auburn hair, nothing to special. She tried to remain herself. The prefect didn't even wore a dress, but decided to assemble her old clothes and makes something new out of it. It only took a couple of minutes before the celebration started, a speech from their Headpeople, then the giving of diplomas.

As she crossed her legs and flipped her hair, Cosette waited for Raffaelo to be called. It would take long since it would be under the M surname. In which she thought about his parents, she knew that they wouldn't be here it was likely of them to not attend their only son's graduated. She felt bad for her boyfriend but knew how strong he is. For a moment she looked around and saw a few familiar faces, clapping her hands as each of them received their diploma. She began to worry as they were now in L surnames, she couldn't find Raffaelo at all. Out of the students who were seated, she tried to see him if he was there. He couldn't possible skip his own graduation or could he do that? If so, why? A panic look covered her face, but she tried to keep it cool and calm. "Don't do this Raff." she thought to himself as she tried to look for him. It was always easy to find him and see him eye to eye, he'll try to do the same. Only a few students remained and this made her worry a lot now, inside her pretty mind she just thought that he'll be late that's all. Late. Cosette shook her head and tried to smile, happy for him. Pretending he was already inside the Great Hall, this was the only she could think of and do. The puff remained seated and her hands folded across her legs, continuing to clap at each student.
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[Georgiana Night-Carter]

Georgiana entered the Great Hall and was pleasently suprised with the decorations and new seating arrangment for the ceremony. This was the first time she had ever been to the ceremony itself. Of course she had known older students who have already graduated but before becoming a Prefect she would of have to been asked by someone graduating to attend and she never was. In the back of her mind it occured to her that Logan Stone would have been moung the crowd of students graduating today if he hadn't left the school and gone to Beauxbatons. Sitting down with a few of the other students and Prefect that had shown up today she crossed her arms and waited for the speeches and such to start.

Briar was first to start her speech and Georgiana was proud to know the girl up there. Despite all the awful things that happened to her, Briar was still able to snag the Head Girl spot and be apart of the Quidditch team. This past year Georgiana missed the chance to play again on the same team as the Head Girl, Gryffindor. By missing the try-outs her spot was passed to a second year, however she was detrimined to take her spot back during her 6th year and hopefully her last and final year at Hogwarts as well. She felt bad having give up on the spot this past year due to Prefect duties over taking her mind. But the young girl hadn't felt mentally ready for another year on the team and hoped the two Captains would understand that she had been spirling down a pit of depression for the past two years. Georgiana loved the Gryffindor's speech and clapped for her as she finished.

Gritting her teeth for what was to come the Gryffindor Prefect watched as Jeremy Throne took the stage after Briar. She had quite the history with the Head Boy, stemming back to her own early years at the school. However mean and rude they were to each other, Georgiana couldn't help but always feel connecting with the boy and understand the hard feelings he had towards her which her own feelings for him had a similar stem and bloomed into a nearly identical flower. Logan. As the boy talked about the OWLs and NEWTs Georgiana had a pleasing thought about already knowing she had passed one and was just waiting to hear about other tests. Finishing his speech Georgiana hoped that her impact on him wasn't going to be very big, or otherwise she feared him turning all Death Eater or worse someone like You-Know-Who and coming after her years down the road.

Georgiana waited and watched as familar faces crossed the stage and as many unfamilar faces crossed. Still she clapped for them all just the same. It was a big day and Georgiana knew that someday, about two years from now, she would get the same opportunity. She would remember this day for the next two years as her first taste of Graduation. Sitting in the Audience was a special chance granted to her in congradulating her fellow Prefects, Housemates, and classmates. The girl knew that once it was her chance that someone likfe her could be in the Audience and feeling the same as her. Georgiana felt the need to talk to Jeremy and of course Briar after the ceremony but she wasn't sure on how to approach either with family members pouring in around them. Georgiana sat back and waited for her chance to talk to the people she looked up too.

 

[Sara Moon]

Sara had decided to wait before leaving the castle. She new a few of the people who were graduating, the main ones being Briar and Jeremy.She knew Briar through her sister really, since Madlyn had helped cheer her up after Michael's death. Jeremy, however was a different story. She couldn't imagine the team without him, it was a huge loss and she herself was terrified about the future of the team. He'd been a great Head Boy, as had Briar been a great Head Girl, she'd had so many obstacles, and to be perfectly honest, how she'd gotten through was inspirational, though she usually avoided that word. Briar was first up, and Sara smiled as she took the stand. Her speech was good, not too formal, very friendly and real. She clapped along with the crowd, laughing at her finishing sentence. Next, was Jeremy, his speech was good, more about the past than the future, but she knew that when she graduated, that's what she'd focus on. She was terrified of leaving. It was too scary to think about.
She clapped as he finished, and when he and Briar got their certificates. She didn;t know some of the other students, but cheered loudly when Sui Chin Ying took the stage. She was part of the staff of hogwarts monthly, they'd miss her. Milena also, she'd been the other seeker on the Slytherclaw team, and had played very well. She only knew the others to see, but she wished them all well, and hoped that life treated them well, as for her. She still had two years left, and she intended to do as much with them as possible. She left as the graduates began greeting their family. It was their moment now, she didn't want to intrude. Leaving the castle, she decided to go down to Florean Fortescue's and get an ice-cream. She was in the mood for celebrating a good year.

 

[Callisto Varius]

Callisto Pisces was a bit surprised to get an invite from Rakas to his Graduation. He was a really sweet kid so she didn't mind it too much though. Especially since she got to come here with Grezhen. He was such a good friend to her. It didn't bother her even the slightest bit doing something like this with him. Rakas was apparently his adopted son. Which was really cute. Callisto remembered being told that at one point Grezhen almost had a baby of his own but the baby and his wife died in childbirth. Callisto found that so sad. But it was endearing that he adopted kids. If just meant that he really wanted to be a dad. It was still sort of sad that he never got any of his own. Callisto didn't have any children either. In a way Isabella and Rakas were kind of like her kids. Since they were younger than she was and she cared for them in a motherly fashion. Emerald was older than Callisto was but it still felt like sometimes that Emerald was younger as well. Callisto didn't mind it though. It was like having a lot of babies or something. Callisto walked alongside Grezhen and gasped and oohed at the Castle. Callisto really liked the structure of castles. When she was little she used to really wish she could live inside of one. But sadly she ended up only in the house they had, working on a vineyard. By now Callisto was used to and appreciated her lifestyle. Back then she was ready and willing to do anything to get out. Callisto sat next to Grezhen and gracefully folded her legs so that they were tucked under the chair.

There were speeches by the Head Girl and Head Boy. Since Callisto didn't know either of them very well their speeches weren't as sentimental to her as they would have been to the students Graduating today. They were very well written speeches though. Callisto could tell easily that both of them had put a lot of time and thought into the speeches. When they were both finished she clapped for them both. Then it was time for the Graduates to receive their diplomas. For each one Callisto politely clapped. But when it came time for Rakas to come up on stage Callisto stood up and clapped with everything she had. Even though she didn't know him well, she was proud. Graduating was a big step, and she was sure that he made Grezhen proud. The funny part was, all three of them today had red hair. Even if Callisto's was the only one that naturally had red hair, it was still cute. Soon the ceremony was dismissed and the Graduates were officially Graduates. Callisto stood up and beckoned Grezhen to stand with her. Now she had to go bombard Rakas with motherly hugs. ​