Graduation 2042

[Ava King]

Graduation 2042: Spectators and Guests

Out of Character:

Here is the area for invited guests, staff, professors and prefects to post while at the graduation. Please be reminded that you are also invited to start separate RPs that take place after the graduation.

 

[Tholomyes Fontaine]

It was hard for Theo to believe that his older sister was graduating, while they weren't all that close, there was still an importance there, she had helped him when he'd first arrived at the school, they had shared experiences and though he was looking forward to being able to not live under the shadow she had cast, it was still going to be different, it was going to be strange. He was dressed smartly, he had greeted his parents when they had first arrived and he could help but enjoy their awe at seeing such a place, perhaps when Tholomyes graduated he would invited Louis, so that he too could enjoy this place at least the little part he saw on that one day. Tholomyes turned his attention to the front of the room, where the headmistress stood, he found himself smiling slightly, listening to the speeches given by his sister and Jean, both thankfully short but not lacking in anything. He applauded for those graduating, he knew it was only a matter of time before he too was graduating, though he knew now his likelihood of being head boy were exceedingly slim, and he was sure that Emma would at least become in the running, given how amazing she was, but he knew he stood no chance, and nor did he really think he'd want it. He applauded loudly for all those graduating, silently hoping they all achieved all they might want and when the ceremony finally ended, he hurried to find his parents and be able to congratulate his sister at the same time.
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[Orwell Brocken]

Being invited to graduation had certainly come as a surprise to Orwell, he had never been to one in his life and though he'd been at school a little while now, enough that a few graduations had happened during his time, this was the first that he'd be attending. He was pretty certain that the headmistress would be against his attendance, given he did have a propensity to be against school organised this that conformed with society and really a graduation ceremony in Orwell's mind was just that, churning out another block of students just ready to ease themselves into the cogs of the capitalist machine, but Orwell, had some sense, he knew that for those graduating it was far more than what he accused it of being and he he had enough sense to never interrupt or cause havoc at such an event. He could talk about it all he wanted, about how it was just a capitalist thing, but he would never actively ruin someone's day over it. Perhaps at his own graduation he could do something, but not this one that he had been invited to, that he was sure that Jean had invited him to.

Orwell had even made an effort for the event, the clothes he wore, though a little big on him, given that they were Archie's were formal, suited towards this event, after all his dirty jeans and worn t-shirt hardly suited such a formal occasion, despite the fact that Orwell did think it ridiculous that he had to conform in such a way. The king of the flowers did still stand out, given that his hair was multi-coloured, for the pride celebrations, but he didn't mind. The attention was hardly on him. He took a seat with Archie, holding the boy's hand, and leaning into him slightly as the headmistress started. it was strange for him, the teen who had never expected or been expected to attend school would be graduating in the following year, and while he obviously had some hang ups about school, and the way schools were run he was happy to attend one, he was happy to have met Archie who had encouraged him to attended, were it not for him, Orwell knew he'd still be within his community, and rather than pursuing all of the interests that entered his mind, whether political, magical, or sociological, rather than creating a school club that hosted it's third pride celebration and rather than excelling academically, he would be working, unaware of the host of opportunities that had sprung from him leaving the community. He still firmly believe in their values, in their teachings, but he felt that his time at school further helped him, allowed him to be certain, to know how to argue.

The teen applauded at the speeches enjoying both, he applauded as each name was called up, giving an extra large cheer for Jean, given that he was surely the one to have invited him and Archie. It was odd to the ravenclaw to think that soon they would be doing that, something that had never seemed like it would ever happen in his life, and while he knew his parents would be uninterested in attending his own, Orwell could easily admit he was looking forward to it. Once it ended he just leaned into Archie further and pressed a small kiss to his cheek, he knew come his own graduation, their graduation, he would be thanking Archie for him even being there.
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[Archie Renner]

Cheering Jean on was the only reason Archie wanted to attend the graduation ceremony that day and the only reason he was sure Jean had invited him. So he had gotten ready, chosen his favourite formal outfit and chosen a different one for Orwell so they could blend in like they were supposed to while they supported their friend. It was a little difficult considering Orwell's rainbow coloured hair but Archie was glad for that at least as it meant Jean could easily spot them in the crowd.

Archie walked into the great hall hand in hand with Orwell, smiling to himself as they chose seats and then began to watch the ceremony. Both the head people's speeches were inspiring and clearly thought out though Archie was evermore biased and clapped more after Jean's speech than Victoire's. He continued to watch as each of the seventh years, soon to be graduates names were called and they in turn walked across the stage, receiving their diplomas. It was surreal, almost like a dream for Archie to watch and even think that he would be attending his own graduation ceremony in a years time. That he would be walking across the stage to receive a diploma with his name on it from the headmistress, thereby ending the seven years he had spent growing up inside Hogwarts, facing his family troubles and having some of the happiest moments of his life all alongside his peers and of course alongside his best friend in the entire world.

Archie leaned slightly into Orwell as Jean walked on stage and then he cheered loudly for his friend, clapping with equal enthusiasm. He certainly began to understand how Jean might be feeling as a graduate. The mere thought of having so many new opportunities and the fear of facing the unknown was enough to nearly cause him to shiver. Being in school had so many certainties and it would be terrifying to go through life without that form of a crutch to rely on though Archie assumed that was the point of it all. He continued to clap throughout the ceremony and returned Orwell's kiss on his cheek with an equally affectionate kiss on the Ravenclaw's rainbow coloured hair. He then returned his attention to the ceremony, spotting Jean in the crowd. He would definitely miss Jean in the upcoming school year and especially their banter during quidditch practices, but he was sure they would keep in touch as Archie didn't want to lose such a supportive, fun loving friend.​