Graduation 2043

[Justin Cliffeton]

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.

 

[Professor Cyndi Kingsley]

Professor Kingsley hadn't quite kept her record of attending every graduation, but she was here this year and that's what mattered. Seated with the rest of the staff, Cyndi was a mix of emotions as she watched the Deputy Headmaster take the stage, her friend, the Headmistress, not overseeing this day. It would be weird to no longer see her friend on a daily basis, though she had been getting practice with that this semester. It was difficult to feel so lonely in the castle.

With a sigh as the ceremony began, the woman pushed those thoughts from her mind as the speeches began. She clapped as they finished, clapping more as the Gryffindors crossed the stage, heading towards their futures. She hoped that they'd have fond memories of their time here, but she knew that depended on the student. As the ceremony ended, Cyndi stayed around to mingle.

 

[Alana Finch]

Alana listened to the speeches, already imagining herself next year, sitting and enjoying the speeches as she got ready to leave the school. It was something she was both excited for and dreading. Finishing school would mean truly beginning life as a Zhefarovich, whatever that meant. It would mean a lot of other, far more exciting things as well thankfully. And it was those things that Alana kept in mind far more than her upcoming nuptials.

The smile froze slightly on her face as Isaiah made a poorly veiled reference to Chaos. It had been years since she'd heard his name or anything about him in the school. Shifting uneasily in her seat, the teen missed the rest of the Head Boy's speech. As the seventh years began crossing the stage, Alana clapped for those that she knew, wondering what the future would have in store for them.

 

[Saveli Pendleton]

Saveli was so pleased to be able to watch her sister graduate. Saveli entered and looked for seats, before she found the one she felt she could sit at. It was next to Alana. "Hey." She whispered. The'd not talked since the party, partially because Saveli was nervous and had ignored her. "I hope this seat isn't taken." She said before sitting down next to her. Saveli was quiet while watching the speech, eager to see her sister graduate. When her sister did, Saveli whistled and cheered.

 

[Felix Warrick]

It was the last graduation Felix would be attending as a spectator, the next would be his own. Felix had briefly considered sitting with Saveli and Alana but sat with Lydia instead, hopefully he would get chance to catch up with his friends after the ceremony. He sat back and listened to the speeches by the head boy and girl and clapped as thhe graduating class made their way across the stage. Felix clapped enthusiastically as his two teammates took their diplomas.

 

[Ares Jeffreys]

Ares was a little nervous about the fact that his brother was graduating, he was nervous because it had been nice to have the blanket of his brother at the school but in the coming year he wasn't sure how he would managed without his brother. The young hufflepuff sat with his brother, applauded loudly at both of the speeches. Ares was happy and excited for his brother and while he was proud of all his brother had achieved it was more than a little odd to see him graduated but Ares looked up at him and waved happily at his older brother as he waved at them. Ares was happy for his brother, and he was happy he could share this moment with his brother. The teen was certainly looking forward to when it was his turn to graduate, because he'd be graduating with his brother and it was going to be the most incredible moment ever.
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[Victoire Fontaine]

The invitation to Alexander's graduation had been a surprise, but it had been rather welcome for her, things with Alex for Victoire had always been up, she liked him a lot, he was a lovely person, and Alex loved her, and over the last few months the more frequent letter conversations had warmed her. She had always liked him, but perhaps there was a little more to it. She took a seat within the great hall, she was a little surprised to have been back here so soon, it was a little surreal, since she had only graduated a year before and in that time so much of her life had changed but none of the school had changed. It felt weird to be back because she had closed the book on this chapter of her life, and closed the book on the school that had taken a friend from her. It had broken apart her last relationship. But this felt different, it was a different story, this felt like something new.

Victoire brushed down her dress as she sat down in the hall, and glanced to the front where the graduates were sitting, brushing blonde strands from her eyes but she couldn't spot him within the crowd. The ceremony began and the gryffindor was trying her best to spot him. She hadn't been too surprised by who had been awarded the top positions. Victoire was leaning forward slightly when the speeches ended, clapping loudly for the two, remembering how awful it had been writing the speech considering all that had happened. The teen applauded loudly when Alex stepped across the stage, she cheered for him, and felt so proud of what he had achieved. The woman was looking forward to congratulate him on what he had achieved. Victoire was proud, though this was always something that happened it was still a good thing. Victoire applauded for everyone else but she had been loudest for Alex.
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[Jean Snow]

Jean wasn't particularly happy to be walking through the doors of the castle. He'd left some bad memories behind. He was, however, looking forward to seeing Archie and Orwell graduate. He'd kept in touch with Archie throughout the year, and he was eagerly anticipating catching up with him and Orwell. Stepping through the Great Hall doors, Jean was hit with a bout of nostalgia, remembering being up on stage to give his speech. That it had been a year ago was surprising. It felt like it had happened just a few days ago. Now, he was leaner and taller and sporting some facial hair.

Finding a seat next to an older gentleman, Jean looked around for Archie and Orwell, but there were so many people looking for seats and moving around. Just as the ceremony was about to begin, Jean thought he spotted a familiar face and his heart beat just a little faster. As the deputy headmaster spoke, Jean continued to look, finally spotting her. Victoire. He turned his attention back to the stage and tried his best to focus on the speeches. It wasn't until the graduates began crossing the stage that Jean truly began paying attention, clapping loudly and making noise for his former teammates and his other friends.

 

[Amity Renner]

Amity was here to support Archie, and boy was she happy to be at the school. Amity was so proud of her brother, she was so happy for him, and proud of all that he had managed to complete his education and would facing the world. Amity knew it was important for her to turn out and support him on this special day. She had to be there to support him, since she wanted to see this special moment but also just be there for him. The woman knew that his schooling had not gone as well as it could've given their father but she didn't care about that and she was happy to just be there for him in this moment and cheer loudly for him, and also a little for his best friend. Amity was disinterested in the speeches and rather paid more close attention to when people were being called up, she cheered loudly for Orwell, but even louder for Archie. She was so proud of him, and she was also so happy that he was finally leaving this school, and moving forward with his life.
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[Xavier Jeffreys]

Xavier knew Isaiah would be graduating that year, so by the time he was due to attend graduation alongside Ares, he was nothing but proud and happy for his brother. Isaiah had achieved so much in his time at Hogwarts that Xavier could only dream of, both being a perfect and head boy and even working hard to acquire outstanding grades. He deserved nothing but support in this moment and Xavier was happy to give him support. He clapped enthusiastically during Isaiah's speech, then stood up afterwards to cheer and whistle as Isaiah walked on the stage to receive his diploma. It was sad to see his brother leaving Hogwarts for the last time, and even sadder to think that Xavier would be returning for the next school year without Isaiah to guide him, but he was happy that Isaiah had made it through school and couldn't wait to see what his big brother would do with his new freedom.
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