Graduation 2046

[Katherine Alicastell]

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

 

[Victoire Fontaine]

Victoire thought it was odd to be back at school. She hadn't set foot in the place since she'd graduated of course, and hadn't thought her brother would invite her. She was very happy for him, he was graduating of course she'd be happy for him but returning to school was filling her with mixed feelings. Her own graduation had had a rather somber tone, given what had happened and since then so much else had happened, she wasn't sure she was ready to face any of it. But in saying all of that, Victoire had enjoyed her time at Hogwarts and it had set her up well. She took her seat and listened as the ceremony began, she applauded loudly for her brother and applauded a little more softly for the head girl, someone whom she vaguely remembered. She clapped for each of the students, always a little louder for the gryffindors, and her brother, but that just made sense, old ties and family were important. Victoire could remember her own, that despite it all she had been proud of herself. She knew they would all be too. Victoire enjoyed herself after all, it seemed enough time had passed that while she remembered Avie, Jean and Gryffindor warmly, her mind wasn't filled with just the negatives. She did wish Jean was still alive, at the very least to see his sister graduate, to feel the pride she felt for her sibling. But, thus was life and she could enjoy it, and applaud loudly for her for him.
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[Sianna Djordjevic]

Sianna knew that it was important to attend the graduation celebration, if only because it was the last one before she herself would graduate. She took her seat within the room, amongst the other prefects. She was in her uniform with her badge pinned on to her chest. She didn't really think about hers, or go to compare what her graduation would be like versus this one. But she paid attention to what the headmistress said, what the head boy and girl said. She listened as each name was called and applauded for them, silently judging every outfit and suit being worn. She was glancing about the hall itself doing the same with people she could see but she could see that students the best since they crossed the stage in front of everyone else. The ravenclaw enjoyed the graduation, it was nice, the ceremony had been nice. She was looking more forward to her own having seen this one.
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[Zared Katsaros-Styx]

Zared was sat in amongst the rest of the prefects in the graduation. He had come mostly because he knew it would be better to go along than to not. He didn't have anything else to do with his time, since he was done with exams. The teen looked up as proceedings began nodding along at each part. He wondered for a brief moment what he would say if he was head boy. Could he even say anything? Would he want to say anything, would he have to? The boy doubted he would be picked though, and was happy in that though. He just watched the students cross the stage as their names were called out. He applauded lazily along, it was a rather boring affair really. He was glad when it was finally over and he was able to just go back to slytherin. Thankfully the only other he would attend would be his own in the next year.
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[Professor Landon Carter]

Landon always enjoyed the graduation ceremonies at Hogwarts, but the man made sure to attend this year's one as his eldest niece was graduating and he didn't want to miss it. He sat with all of the other professors in his best attire as he waited for the ceremony to begin. It was quite daunting for himself knowing that his eldest niece was graduating and that she would soon be off in the real world. Seeing her grow up through school was something he would never forget and he knew she would grow up to be the best person she could. When the ceremony finally began, Landon sat on the edge of his seat as Charlotte spoke to the audience. It was nice and short but Landon was proud of her nonetheless. He watched as all of the students stood up to collect their diploma, clapping a bit louder as Charlotte received hers. At the end of the ceremony, he made sure to find his family and to congratulate her, happy to see her finally graduate.

 

[Leah Mustard]

Even with her own graduation ceremony and associated end-of-school-life tasks to think about back in America, Leah was glad that the variety of dates hadn't clashed so horribly as to disallow her from being able to come and watch Matthew's ceremony in New Zealand. Because he had left Ilvermorny so many years ago, Leah had never really thought about the fact that they wouldn't be graduating together until only recently, and it made her intensely happy to be here at Hogwarts to at least be able to share this special day with him. It was curious to be here, actually, and Leah had tried to take in as much of the grounds and castle as she'd been able to see on her way into the Great Hall, trying to use the mental map of Matthew's photographs and Rory's stories together to match her surroundings she now found herself in.

Once she had entered the hall, Leah had strived to catch sight of Matthew immediately. She hadn't been able to physically see him since last Christmas, and now that they were in relatively close proximity again she felt entirely too hungry to see his face again. Reflexively, it still felt a little embarrassing to want to observe him so intently, but now that Leah knew that they both shared the same feelings for each other she didn't feel at all terrible about it. Glad that she managed to catch Matthew's eye before the ceremony properly began, Leah gave him a small wave and a smile before focusing her attention on finding a good seat. The speeches felt slightly strange to listen to, so applicable to her own situation and yet not directed to her at all, and Leah waited eagerly for it to be time for Matthew to walk across the stage and receive his diploma. Once his name was called she began clapping immediately, a brilliant smile stretched across her face. She was so proud of him; so proud of the decision he had made to transfer to this school. At the grin Matthew sent her once having found his seat again, Leah beamed back at him in return. The speech-makers had been quite certain that he would have a bright future ahead of him, and she was immensely glad that she would get to see it.

 

[Charles Walden]

Charles couldn't believe his baby girl was graduating from school and becoming an adult. It was a day he had both been looking forward to and dreading all his life. The idea that his children were magical was still a strange one for him to get his head around, any dreams he had for his children when they were growing up had vanished when they got their letters but all he truly wanted was to see his babies happy and he had never seen Madeline as happy as she had been in the last year or so. As much as it pained him to admit it he knew a lot of that had to do with a certain boyfriend of hers. Charles had heard about James a number of times over the years and he always suspected that his daughter had feelings for the boy that she wasn't ready to admit to so it wasn't that much of a surprise when she brought him home for Christmas and announced him as her boyfriend. What had surprised him was that he found himself coming to like the boy, it was hard not to when he saw how much he worshiped Madeline. Charles still had his reservations about the boy just from knowing all he did about him, but he trusted him with his daughter's heart.

The moment had finally arrived and Charles took his seat in the hall and watched as the students made their way across the stage. He found giving an enthusiastic clap for James as he collected his diploma and in typical James fashion had to make a little bit of a scene. After that it was a long wait for his daughter. There were some familiar names along the way that Charles put a little extra effort into his clap for such as Maddie's friends Charlotte and Amy but finally the moment came and the name 'Madeline Walden' was read out to the hall and Charles rose to his feet to clap. A small tear trickled down his cheek as he watched his daughter cross the stage. He'd never been so proud of her and he couldn't wait to see what to do next.

 

[Veronica Cade]

Veronica had always had her concerns about James when he was growing up and in the early days of his time at the school. She had on more than one occasion wondered if she would ever get to see her son graduate. Yet here she was seeing him graduate as a prefect, club president and quidditch captain. She could not be more proud of the young man she had raised and she couldn't wait to see what he would do with his life once he was free of the constraints of school. Veronica took her seat in the Great hall along with Jessica and waited for the ceremony to begin. It would be an emotional day for sure, for all his faults and all his wrong doings that led to the breakdown of their marriage and their family, it was heartbreaking that Archer wasn't alive to see his son graduate and that he wouldn't be for his daughter. She knew James had put on a brave face during the whole ordeal but on his graduation day of all day, she knew he would be feeling the loss.

Finally, the students began to make their way across the stage and it wasn't long before he son was the one walking across to pick up his diploma. Of course, James could never pass up an opportunity to make a show and dance about the whole thing and Veronica couldn't help but smile at her son. Veronica was one proud momma, she reached over and squeezed her daughters hand. "He did it," She whispered to Jessica.

 

[Jessica Cade]

It actually felt strange to be somewhere other than the Gryffindor common room or her dorm but Jess knew that no matter what she was feeling she couldn't miss her brother's graduation. Not when such a significant loss was already occurring on that day. Jess knew that James was either not bothered by their father's absence or he was pretending either way he would be acting as cheerful and buoyant as ever. She was right but even Jess couldn't help but smile as she watched her brother walk across the stage, he looked so happy and relax, carefree like nothing could stop him. It was something she hadn't felt a long time and often wondered if she ever would again. Truth was Jess in that moment couldn't see herself reaching a point where she could act like James was acting. Like he was happy, like he wasn't weighed down by their fathers death, like he wasn't broken. She envied her brother for many things but most of all that. "He did," Jess smiled at her mother. "It won't be the same without him," She added wiping away a tear.

 

[Nancy Walden]

Nancy was feeling a roller coaster of emotions on her daughter's graduation day. She was glad that she could share it with her husband and her oldest boy, Aaron, who would also be graduating in a couple of years time. Her babies were growing up so quickly and it was like their childhood was disappearing before her eyes. She took her seat with the rest of her guests, next to the Cade family who her family had grown incredibly close to over the past couple of years thanks to their children. She knew the Cade's had gone through a tough time recently and Nancy had made it her mission to be there for them. Especially Jess because she meant so much to Leila, it was like having another daughter around which Nancy loved.

The ceremony made her think of her own graduation many years ago with Winnie by her side. Although the twin sisters were sorted into different houses their bond with each other was never broken throughout their own years at Hogwarts. She remembered how nerve wracking it was to walk up and take the diploma so she shouted and cheered extra loud for Madeline, she was so proud of her daughter and loved seeing her grow up into a beautiful young woman. Nancy couldn't wait to see what Maddie would do with her life next, she didn't know what path her daughter was going on but she knew it was going to be wonderful. She grabbed hold of Charles' hand and squeezed it hard, they had raised such an amazing girl and it was brilliant being able to share this moment with her.

 

[Amber Chou Wilson]

Being a prefect meant that Amber was invited to graduation automatically. It was kind of strange to sit here and look at the students receiving their diplomas today. They seemed not that much older than she was, and it was kind of terrifying to think this would be her in two years. She listened to the different speeches, clapping for the head boy and girl after they were done talking. She knew a lot of the graduates, though not personally. It would be strange to no longer see their faces at the school in the next year. When the ceremony was over, Amber thought it had been nice. In two years, she would be on that stage as well. But then she would be ready for it, she hoped.

 

[Olive Layton]

As Olive sat with the other Professors and watched on at the students who were receiving their certificates, the Potions professor was considering what it would be like when she saw Leda up there, before heading out into the world. Across the last year, Leda had gotten herself into enough trouble that Olive quite frankly would be relieved when the Slytherin graduated in five years time. While she loved her sister, and would always be there for her, she did have a tenancy to make things more difficult for the woman. Olive tried to push the selfish thoughts out of her head as she clapped loudly, following the speeches, and watched as those she'd spent a few months teaching approached the stage one by one. She was proud of how far her students had come and they'd all done so well in time she'd gotten to know them. Glancing around the room she decided to play a game by herself, attempting to match the parents and siblings to the graduates. Some were obvious, their praise and body language showing just what it meant to them to see their offspring at the front and recalling her own experience at Hogwarts Scotland she thought about how nice it must be to have those that cared about you, watch from the crowd.
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[Aaron Walden]

Aaron was excited to see his sister graduate, even though he would miss her a lot when she left the school. He would soon be the oldest Walden there, left to be a role model to his younger siblings and cousins. A position he took very seriously which was helped by the prefect badge attached to his chest. He took his seat in between his mother and Jessica Cade. He knew the youngest Cade hadn't been having the best time over the course of this year and between them the Walden's had tried their hardest to look after her and cheer her up. She seemed a little better that day but he knew that she was still grieving for her father. Aaron squeezed her hand in comfort and smiled at her, the two had grown closer over the past year and Aaron considered her a friend rather than just "someone Leila knows".

It was soon time to see Maddie walk up to the front of the hall and collect her diploma. Aaron stood up with his parents and cheered her on, they were such a close family and it was a shame that Benji and Leila couldn't come but they would be celebrating afterwards all together anyway. He watched how proud Maddie looked collecting her diploma and he thought about his own graduation and what that might hold.

 

[Monty Pendleton]

Every graduation made Monty feel emotional, but this one was particularly difficult to attend. The students collecting their diplomas that day were the first children Monty had taught from their first year all the way to their seventh year. He'd watched them grow, been a supportive ear when they'd needed it, and cheered them on when they felt low. It could have been only yesterday that he greeted their young faces for the first time, and now some of them were as tall as him. Silly as it was, he had become attached to seeing them around the castle; and though he was sure they would go on to achieve wonderful things, he hoped they would never forget the years they had spent here. Monty clapped proudly as each student took to the stage, wiping his eyes and trying to act as if he wasn't crying. He had only felt so simultaneously sad and happy at Saveli's graduation. He was certainly going to miss them.

 

[Matthew Cosgrove]

It felt strange to be back at the school after being away for so many years but Matthew wouldn't miss his girlfriends graduation for the world. Matthew hadn't seen Amy since Christmas so he was looking forward to seeing her again and having more time to spend with her now that she was graduating. Matthew made his way into the all too familiar Great hall and found his seat among the other guests. He watched as one by one students made their way across the stage to collect their diplomas. It was a long wait to get to the Rs but soon it was Amy's turn and Matthew was enthusiastic with his clapping and whistling, he was proud of her and he was glad to see her hard work come to fruition. Matthew continued to cheer and clap when Amy's twin brother Dan walked on stage to collect his diploma. Once the ceremony came to an end Matthew made his way out of the crow and went to find the twins to congratulate them.

 

[Charlotte Harper]

Charlotte knew that she wouldn't had lots of time when she came to hogwarts last year. Not much time because Matthew would be graduating soon. Charlotte loved her brother very much, but had been angry for a long time. But he did invite her as a guest at the graduation. The blonde didn't knew if her parents would come too. She would like to rub in Odette her face being happy with her parents and all. But she had no clue. The relationship between Matthew and her parents wasn't the best right now. But Charlotte would be there for his brother. She had heard that Matthew invited Leah too. Charlotte knew the girl a bit, but not that very good. The blonde walked into the room and saw a lot of people already. She had dressed up in her favorite colour pink ofcourse. Charlotte saw Leah and figured she could sit next to her. The blonde went sitting down and looked to the side. She had been a bit jealous when Matthew left them for Leah. '' Hi Leah.'' the blonde said with a small smile. She looked at her and saw how she waved at Matthew. The blonde smiled at her brother for a moment and felt proud that he made it. She would miss him really much, because at home she didn't saw him too since he didn't went home for a long time. Charlotte was afraid that her family would never be one again. She would do anything to let them be a happy family again and to let Odette stay out of sight. She saw the head girl and name mate Charlotte speaking, and knew her because she was in the same house as she was. She would leave the school and the blonde was curious who would be next in line to be head girl and boy.

 

[Sara Benivieni]

Sara was sad, but mostly proud, that her twin siblings were graduating from Hogwarts. Sara herself felt like she had a long way to go, but she didn’t really mind. Actually, she felt indifferent. She was only in third year after all, though she knew time would pass as quickly as it did for Ale and Mari. She was so proud of the twins. They had gotten this far and now they were going to have to begin their lives as adults in the real world, something Sara kind of envied but at the same time being something she didn’t.

She arrived to the great hall before the ceremony could begin fully and when she spotted Leo she smiled and quickly went to sit with him, hoping he wasn’t sitting with other Prefects because that just would be awkward. The head boy and Head girl spoke, and Sara listened to both the boy and Charlotte, figuring they would have some words of wisdom. And so they did. After their speeches it was time for her brother and sister’s year to receive their diplomas. Alessio and Marcella’s names were somewhere at the beginning and Sara cheered loudly for both of them, grinning like an idiot. She couldn’t wait for the ceremony to be over so she could spend time with them and congratulate them. She was so proud.

 

[Octavia Pourroulis]

Octavia hadn’t been in New Zealand long. It wouldn’t take long to get an apartment, either, which was what she was waiting for while she took Artemis to buy her supplies. It just so happened that Amy and Dan’s graduation had fallen under the period Octavia was in the country and she was so excited for her cousins to graduate. They were soon going to find out what the wizarding world truly had to offer and the endless opportunities and things they could do. There was always something to do and although this may have come from the point of view of a girl who travelled quite often it was true, or at the very least it had been for her. Octavia did not hesitate in clapping and beaming at Amy and Dan, as they went on stage and received their diplomas from the Headmistress. Octavia hoped she could talk to them soon, maybe give them advice for the future too. ​

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[Leo Benivieni]

As Leo got ready to head to the great hall that day for his siblings‘ graduation ceremony, it struck him that after this they were no longer going to be at Hogwarts with him and Sara and Lavinia. In a year‘s time it was Leo who was going to be sitting in those chairs, listening to the speeches and waiting to receive his diploma. Leo had a year left, and though it kind of felt like a long time until he would be out of the school he knew very well that the months would pass by and Leo would find himself no longer stepping foot into the castle. Alessio and Marcella were only a year older than him and perhaps it was for this reason that the lion felt a little nervous.

He was so close to them in age. He wouldn‘t be seeing Less especially as often as he had his entire life. He sat next to Sara and sent her a reassuring smile. He was going to be the oldest in their family at Hogwarts next year, even though it was only for a year he found it a big responsibility nonetheless. He had to be a role model for his sister and cousin, who in his eyes were still young, Lavinia in particular. It didn't take long to get to the B‘s. Leo clapped and cheered when the twins got their diplomas and shook the hand of the Headmistress. His siblings had finally, officially graduated.

 

[Alex Warrick]

Today was the day her cousins were graduating. She was so happy for them, as they were ending a very important part of their lives she hoped they would cherish for a long time. She had never stepped foot into this Hogwarts before and nostalgically, she was reminded of Hogwarts Scotland, her former school. She‘d made a lot of memories there. Her attention was turned to the front when the headmistress began to speak, followed by the head people, and then it was time for the class of 2046 to get their diplomas. Alex‘s eyes met with Ryder‘s, as he was a professor here and she smiled instinctively, a small blush appearing on her cheeks. It took some time, but eventually, they reached the R‘s. Alex grinned when first Amy, then Dan, shook the hand of the Headmistress, and then went back to their seats with their certificates. She waved to them when she caught their attention, and wanted to congratulate the twins. She knew their aunt, Alex‘s mother, would be proud of them for achieving what they had at the castle. Her heart warmed at the thought. After the ceremony, Alex went to find the pair so she could tell them how proud she felt.​

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[Teagan Riley]

Once she stepped inside the entrance hall of her old school, memories of the past flooded. Some weren't bad but some were punishable. Teagan was quite flattered to be invited on her friend's graduation. Isabelle Marie was one of her closest friends up until now, even when she almost got stripped her Prefect duties, their bond was strong. Teagan gracefully entered the Great Hall again, it was different when the four tables where there but today, they were gone. It was replaced by benches. She knew a few people there but none she had talked to before. She sat at the back, away from the prying eyes of some parents. The commencement started with the Headmistress addressing everyone and then the Head Boy and Head Girl with their graduation speech. Teagan had only one more year and she will, too, graduate.

She didn't know what the future held for her. She was in the midst of running a county and might even end up going to a muggle University. Once the speeches were done. Diplomas were given, Teagan clapped but she loudly did so when Izzy was called. She even stood up in support for her. Seeing her again was a relief, after the ceremony, the blonde went to find her friend to wish her congratulations because everything she did was worth it.
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[Arinna Desai]

Arinna marveled at the place as soon as she stepped into the Great Hall with her mother. She knew that her big brother went to school there but she never thought it would be that huge. She looked around at the sea of people while looking for her favorite person - Ari. The raven-haired girl squinted her eyes as she quickened her search for her brother. Soon enough, Arinna saw him together with the other graduates. He saw them quickly which prompted the girl to wave at him. She tugged on her mother and pointed at Ari. "There he is, mom.",she said excitingly. Their mother smiled as the woman glanced at the seventh year. They took their seats just moments before the ceremony started.

Arinna listened with rapt attention to everything, soaking all the excitement she felt for her brother. When it was time for the graduates to go onstage, she could not help but smile all the time. When Ari went up the stage with his cool self, Arinna almost forgot what he looked like. Arinna jumped from her seat, clapping her hands excitedly. "Yay, Ari!", she cheered. The girl could not wait for the ceremony to be over for her to hug her brother whom she missed the most.
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[Silas Stilinski]

Silas didn't miss the opportunity in attending his sister's graduation or bringing his ukulele along. He wore one of his dad's old shirt and tie, and a muggel watch he used to wear when he was alive. Silas, thought it be nice in a way to remember him on this day with Stella walking across the stage and all. He knew their dad would be so proud of her, regardless of her standing with this world. It hadn't been easy for all of them, so Silas, totally understands. As did their mother, whom unconditional support meant everything to them. Silas, knows for a fact he would be lost without her and his siblings. Silas cheered for Stella, nudging Syrus who sat right next to him. "Soon, it will be you champ!" Silas grins while he strums lightly at his ukulele.
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[Syrus Stilinski]

Syrus, sat next to his older brother and mother as graduation ceremony took place in the great hall. It's been a while since they've been all under the same roof. Syrus had not want to miss the chance to be with his family and Stella. He hadn't been the ideal brother in her time of need. He wished he had done more besides being the headache in the family. His quidditch obsession kinda took over and then it was fixed with a job at the harbor. By the time it happened, Stella took up Hogwarts Monthly, which he had been happy for her. But, there was more that could have been done.

"Woot, Stella!" Syrus cheered for his sister. He smiled over at Silas, "You think so?" Syrus couldn't wait to finish school. At the same time, he wanted to stay for as long as he could. Syrus looked around, then went back to cheering for Stella and her classmates. ​

 

[Spencer Owens]

Spencer was in awe of his sister as he took his seat and waited for the graduation ceremony to begin. Spencer had long been in the shadow of his sister who had gone on to be much more successful in the school than he'd ever be and he couldn't wait to see what she would do when she graduated and began her journey in the outside world. The Gryffindor listened to his sister give her speech as Head girl and clapped loudly once she was finished. Spencer was incredibly proud of Charlotte but he knew it wouldn't be the same without her in the school. He would miss her.