Graduation

[Roman Ivo]

Thousands of candles hovered near the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall, as prestine banners hovered above their respective houses. With his entourage of professors and staff behind him and the student body and their guests before him, he sighed. Another speech, he so disliked them but they were necessary. He stood slowly up to the podium and wondered at why he had not prepared a proper speech. He was usually more organized than this but somehow speaking to these particular students from a rehearsed list would have seemed an insult to them. He wanted to make it a bit more personal or at least as personal as he would ever dane to make it.

"Greetings students. As you stand when I call your name take time to look at the person on either side of you. Remember the faces always of those who walked these hallowed halls with you, remember the laughter and the tears as you go out into the vast unknown. For that is exactly what it is for you... unknown and the familiarity of a friend will go along way. Hold true to the ideals that we have attempted to instill in you all, hold true to the ideals of your Houses and you should all go far. I wish you all the very best as you embark on this great journey."

He thought he had done a fairly decent job of it and removing the sonorous charm from himself took his seat once more while the head girl and head boy stood up to have their say. It seemed an infinity before he had to stand again and issue each student with their diploma, smiling at some, quirking an eyebrow at others but knowing deep down that he was mightily proud of all of them. With the ceremony then concluded, the formalities finished, he attempted to mingle somewhat amongst the guests and students offering once more his congratulations to the graduates of Year 9.

 

[Andromeda Fiorelli]

Andromeda Fiorelli entered the Great Hall and looked about her. She smiled as she saw her friends seated ready and waiting to receive their diploma's. Spying Essie she grinned brightly and walked over to her, her arms soon were about her. She had missed the woman greatly and had not realised how much until this very moment.
"Hi" she whispered and then spotted Harrison beside her, Andy's eyes opened wide and a bright smile lit up her face.
"Neither of them said you were coming" she whispered heatedly to him before turning in her seat to see who else was here. She spotted Fenton's parents and turned back to Harrison who merely shrugged.

Craning her neck she looked about her to the rows of students and spotted Katalina, Fenton, Aries, Sumner, Trista, Kailey and Chace and Blake. All of who she knew and would miss greatly. She looked at the heads of the other students and knew them as well but not nearly as much. Remembering that Aries would have invited Violet, she asked the others to move up a seat to make room for her. This was nerve wracking to say the least.

 

[Kiera Kaster]

Kiera Potter was early as she arrived at Hogwarts New Zealand. She found it very odd to be back inside the Great Hall, a year after her own graduation. However, nothing had changed since she left. Kiera looked through the crowd, unsure where to sit. She knew Link had invited her but she was still angry at him. Kiera had only come to make one more attempt at being civil, plus her best friend, Katalina, was graduating as well. Kiera's face brightened as she saw Andromeda Fiorelli sitting in the crowd.

Kiera made her way to her friend slowly through all of the people. She grinned at her friend. "Andy!" she said, hugging the Gryffindor excitedly. "Mind if I sit with you?" she asked as the people on Andy's side scooted down a seat. Kiera sat next to the younger girl. "I can't believe this is my third graduation." she said with a giggle. The first year had been James and Cyndi's graduation, the second was hers, and the third was Link's and Kat's. Kiera was interested to see how Kailey and Aries did with their speeches since she thought she had done a damn fine job last year. All four previous heads had done well in her opinion and she was sure these two wouldn't disappoint.

Kiera's thoughts wondered as she waited on the service to begin. Had the news of Kiera's injuries reached her two younger friends? She knew it had been all in the Prophet but Kat and Andy knew better than to believe what it said about her....only this time it had been right. The only traces now left physically on Kiera was several light scars that were still healing on her abdomen and the fact that she had once again dropped in weight. She was trying to gain it back now that she and James wanted children but it was easier said than done.

 

[Andromeda Fiorelli]

Andy smiled as Kiera came over and embraced her friend back unable to stop herself from noticing how skinny she had gotten. Kiera had already been thin but now she was so much more.
"Doesn't that husband of yours feed you?" she quipped, never one for mincing her words at the best of times. She let Kiera move into sit between herself and Essie while she hastily turned around to see if Violet was coming yet. Andromeda placed her bag down in the other chair beside her so as to make sure it was available for when she did arrive.

"Three? oh wow that's a hat trick. Just hope you get to come to mine next year providing they let me graduate" she smirked, her gaze caught on more movement as others entered the Great Hall and took their seats.
"Nice crowd huh?" she grinned glancing up at the staff and faculty members seated with the headmaster. When once upon a time Cyndi and Estrella had been seated with them, they were now on the other side of the fence so to speak. She smiled at them both before turning her attention back to her friends.

 

[Esmerelda Smickett]

Esmerelda turned and smiled at her god-daughter as she came to sit beside them. Embracing her warmly she could not help but notice the dark circles beneath her eyes that no amount of makeup or vanishing cream would rid. She would hold her tongue for now though, whatever the girl was up to or was going through would have to wait until they had some time alone together.

Essie felt disgruntled about her choice to return to England now, she smiled as Harrison and Andy whispered together a moment and moved along a seat as one of Andy's friends came to sit with them. Her eyes scanned the rows of seats ahead to spy Aries and Fenton sitting there in their Gryffindor and Ravenclaw uniforms and robes. She just hoped the two had the sense to get them washed and pressed before hand. Surely the elves would have taken care of that but with Fenton you could never be sure. She continued to scan the crowd of graduates for the girl that Fenton was dating. Wondering just how his parents would handle that particular introduction today. With hands folded neatly in her lap, she waited for the events to unfold and for the speeches to begin.

 

[Harrison Landers]

Harrison winked at Andy's reaction to seeing him there, she was after getting so much taller again since the last time he had seen her and dare he say it better looking. He wondered if he'd get a chance to meet this new boyfriend of hers that the others had told him about. He was obviously good for her or so Fenton and Aries said.

"It was a surprise" he told her almost conspiratorially. He checked out the hall wondering if Serena would be here today, her sister was graduating after all and he was itching to see her again. It felt way too long. He smiled at the girl who came to sit with them, marveling at Andy's manners for introducing people. She seriously would never change, this thought made him smile as he moved in his seat a bit. The headmaster was standing now at the podium and the speeches would begin soon.

 

[Cyndi Kingsley]

Professor Weasley entered the Great Hall to witness, for the third time, a graduation at Hogwarts New Zealand. She could still easily and fondly remember the day she graduated, and as she looked at the graduates, she knew how they were feeling. If they were anything like she had been that day, they were happy and sad, worried yet excited.

Making her way to where the other professors were seated, Cyndi glanced around and saw many familiar faces among the strange ones. She also saw with pleasure that Kiera and Andy were sitting together. Kiera looked really skinny, but otherwise good, which made Cyndi happy. She'd read something the other day that had really set a scare in her and she'd sent an owl out to her friend right away, but it probably hadn't arrived at her friend's home yet. It was good to see them together though and brought a smile to her face, and she hoped that after the ceremony, dorm room four could have a mini-reunion to congratulate Katalina. Taking her seat, Cyndi turned her attention toward the headmaster as she waited for the ceremony to begin and for the headboy and girl to make their speeches.

 

[Kiera Kaster]

Kiera laughed slightly as Andy asked if her husband fed her. She rolled her eyes. "He only feeds me once a week." she said teasingly. A more serious look came on her face. "Honestly, I just haven't had much of an appetite since the uh..incident. It still aches occasionally." she said, subconstiously touching her stomach.

Kiera grinned. "They will let you graduate and I will be here to see it." Kiera said confidently. "Katheryn will be graduating too remember?" she said smiling at the younger girl. It would be her fourth and probably final graduation for some time. Kiera nodded her head at Andy's question. "Yeah it is." she replied, looking around. She saw Cyndi up in the front and gave her a tiny wave. She had recieved the other girl's alarming owl that morning but hadn't had time to reply. Kiera knew she couldn't probably just answer the older girl's questions here.

 

[Andromeda Fiorelli]

Andy grinned once upon a time she had thought James Potter pretty cool and then she had considered him a royal douche bag but since he had settled with Kiera and they had married, he had risen again in her estimation of him. If only that he had married her friend at any rate.
"What incident?" Andy was never one for reading the papers much so most things concerning the outside world escaped her if it hadn't been about the triwizard tournament then she seriously didn't want to know about it.
The headmaster had stood up then to speak and she sighed knowing she'd have to shut up now to listen to him but she was extremely curious as to what incident Kiera was referring too.

 

[Demitris Zhefarovich]

Demitris entered for the first time ever in his life inside of Hogwarts New Zealand. He would have attended the graduation when Jaken Styx had graduated but Demitris at the time was dealing with his own. Now, he had come for one person, that one person brought out the warmth that Demitris had kept locked up whilst in Durmstrang during his years. Demitris used to be this hollow block of ice, but now he was anything but. His green eyes gleamed with pride when he saw his love, Kailey Paramore. He was the only one out of his group of friends that had yet to spawn children and or get married. Demitris was waiting for that. What could he say, he was old fashioned. Distinctly remembering the day that Demitris had proposed, it had been one of the happiest moments in his life. He was shocked that he actually went through with such an occasion. Now, he would be married to one of the best girls he had ever met in his life.

The former Durmstrang boy took a seat and glanced around the area quickly. Some people looked familiar but for the life of him could not recall the names. Weren't some of these girls here for Lily...Drage's and Sumner Drage's party or whatever? Demitris remembered attended that, and almost confused Trista for Kailey. That would have been embarrassing. Demitris let out a soft sigh, and he beamed as Kailey made her speech, along with the Head Boy Aries something or another. Demitris had forgotten his last name. His main focus was on Kailey of course. She was going to be the future chaser of the Thunderers. She would be spending a lot of time with Dietrich then, but Demitris didn't mind - especially now that Dietrich was completely into boys and had a steady boyfriend. Demitris just hoped that Kailey was like him when he graduated - happy to be getting into life.

 

[Hadan Winters]

Hadan walked into the Great Hall, her hair straightened for the occasion. Her red lips matched the color of her eyes, and they shone with not just happiness but also with calm tears. Hadan sighed and pushed some hair behind her shoulder as she marched down the hall with her heels. She had become a natural at them, and right now, dressed in white and red, it was almost hard to tell who she used to be back in the gloomy days of wearing nothing but black and being a hateful Slytherin. Many people she knew was graduating. A friend, Katalina, Alyssa's brother named Xavier that Hadan wasn't fond of because of Aleyha, and the most important of all was her boyfriend Raffael. Hadan almost dreaded for this day to come, but in a way, she looked forward to it.

The graduation meant the coming of winter break. Raffael and herself were promised to have some...time together and that brought a smile to the Slytherin's lips. Hadan took a seat next to a distant relative, Demitris. Hadan used to be close to Jaken and Demitris back in the days, but now they were all growing their separate ways. It was sad really. Both of them had the holder of their hearts graduating today. Hadan had to fight the tears when she saw Raffael Fox. Oh if only he knew the pain and the happiness she was feeling for him all at once! It took all her heart to not jump over everyone and tackle him to the floor out of congratulations. She smoothed her dress a bit, and crossed her legs at the ankles. Hadan just hoped that this would all be over soon, and that they could go to her apartment for the holidays. Of course, Hadan would have to be with Rosaline and Chavdar for the birth of the new one, but otherwise, she was out on her own. Such an eventful summer this would be.

 

[Trilby Kiedis]

Trilby Kiedis had finally made up her mind and with special permission from the school thanks pretty much to a forged note supposedly from her father, giving her permission to attend the graduation at Hogwarts; she had rifled through her wardrobe in the hopes that something decent to wear to the event would be there. She had nothing though and it was only the kindness of her room mate Matilde that had rewarded her with the most beautiful of dresses.

She couldn't understand why she was making such a huge fuss, he would not even notice her amongst the throng of people. He would not want to even associate with her, no matter what his sister said to the contrary. With butterflies knotting up her insides she walked gracefully into the Grande Salle or the Great Hall as the prefect directing the guests had called it. Taking a seat near the back of the hall she decided it saver to watch the events unfold from here. The speeches began and ended and soon enough the diploma's were handed out. She could not prevent her heart from all but leaping from it's cage at the sight of him and knew she had most likely cut off all circulation by squeezing her hands as tightly as she was doing.

Trilby had not expected to react so violently to him and wondered should she leave now or be damned altogether. People were up and beginning to mingle, seats were being moved aside as families took photographs of themselves with their respective graduate. Trilby hovered in the back ground still undecided as to whether or not she should approach him. In her bag was a small box that contained a gift for him to mark the occasion. She herself was wearing the star pendant he had meant to give her on that awful fateful day. Indecision tore through her, still unsure whether or not she should approach him when the choice seemed taken from her when the sea of people seemed to part and he stood there with his back to her. Goosebumps raced along her skin at the sight of him but still she could not move.

 

[Lola Rowann]

Professor Rowann sat at the faculty table along with her peers overlooking all the students and their families and friends. This was now the third graduation at the school and she had been here for all three. It was hard to believe that she had only come to the school three years ago, it felt like a veritable life time ago. As the speeches began she listened carefully to the words the Head boy and girl said and smiled along with them. All of these students had come along way. She had to repress a chuckle when detentions were mentioned for the most of this lot had been involved in the debacle last Halloween which of course had led to Gabe and herself setting up the arduous detentions in the forest and subsequently the arrival of centaurs in the school.

Oh she more than anyone hoped they had learned their lessons and that the younger generations knew better than to emulate them in certain things. She clapped along afterwards and applauded as each student received their diploma. Slowly she rose from her seat when graduates and guests began to mingle and made her way to offer her own personal congratulations to each one in turn.

 

[Gabrielle Kovac]

Gabrielle walked into the Great Hall and immediately set her pretty blue eyes scope the room, this was the first time she had ever seen any part of Hogwarts New Zealand, it was a little hard for her to believe that if she had given in to her father's complaints she would have ended up seeing this hall everyday for the last year. Thankfully it was only just today that she was going to be there because she had grown to accustomed to being at Beauxbatons with her friends and everything. Gabrielle was only here for her brother's Graduation and then she would never have to see this place again, he said he would go to hers if she went to his. 'It's a pity mother couldn't come, she would have enjoyed the show.' Danielle was unable to attend the Graduation for a few reasons that Xavier seemed tin understand completely because he did not seem bothered by it he seemed to be pleased at least that his sister and his aunt would both be there without a doubt. But what Gabrielle couldn't wait for was to see who else had come to see him today.

Sitting down gently she poised her eyes on her brother, it was hard to believe that the two of them were finally going to be getting out of school and out into the world to live their lives at adults. However, today she had one last thing up her sleeve for her brother and she just couldn't wait to see how it all turned out in the end..now she just had to wait for the two girls to show up and for the Graduation to be complete before the fun was had. Soon speeches were made and the Diploma's were handed out to the student, it was official that her brother was no longer a student at Hogwarts New Zealand. Catching a glimpse of Trilby she half-smirked and wave to her her attention, hopefully the younger Prefect would see her and come over.

 

[Serena Vanderhol]

Serena found a seat in the Great Hall and at down along with her mother. She was ecstatic because today her sister was graduating from Hogwarts New Zealand. Looking around she saw Kat, who was sitting with her boyfriend and a few of her friends. When her sister caught her eye the blonde waved enthusiastically with a big grin. Serena was so proud of Kat and was hoping that she'd be able to talk her parents into letting her return to the school starting in September to finish off her last year at the school where she started. Scanning the rest of the guests she spotted a very familiar face that sent her heart racing. It had been too long since she'd seen Harrison and hopefully they'd get to catch up and talk for a little bit after the ceremony was over.

Personally Serena found the speeches boring, but no one had asked her so she simply sat and listened...or well tried to. She gave a small clap as each graduate accepted their diplomas, but immediately busted out giggling at her sister. Kat never did anything like a normal person, but the blonde was thankful for that...would have made life boring and her sister was definitely not boring. Clapping enthusiastically as her sister clutched her parchment it took all Serena had in her not to double over in roaring laughter as her sister hit the floor with a 'thunk'. She had to bite the inside of her cheeks to control herself.

 

[Cystine Vanderhol]

[color=hotpink4]Cystine took the seat next to her youngest daughter, waving at Kat at the same time Serena did. Today her Katalina would graduate and go out into the world to start her own life as a professional quidditch player. In short, Cystine couldn't have been more proud of her daughter. She looked down at her youngest daughter and smirked slightly when she saw where Serena's gaze had landed. Nudging the petite blonde playfully she said in a low tone, "We came to see your sister...you can play love connection later."

Clapping at the end of each of the speeches given, Cystine got a little teary eyed when the graduates began to take the stage and then the moisture spilled over onto her cheeks when Kat accepted her diploma, though she had to chuckle a little bit at the way her daughter walked the stage. She clapped loudly as her eldest went to exit the stage, but her face hit her hands when her klutzy Kat tripped and fell forward. "That's my girl," she said shaking her head with a smile on her face.

 

[Hilde Lindstrom]

Hilde made her way up from the dungeons to the Great Hall for the ceremony. She was a bit nervous since Xavier had said that his sister Gabrielle would be at the ceremony. His mother was not going to be in attendance, which made her relax a bit. She wasn't quite ready to meet his mom, but knew that if they stayed together too much longer that she would end up meeting her. Looking around, the young Slytherin wasn't positive which girl was his sister, so she opted to sit on her own, finding a spot near the back. Unknowingly, she seated herself across the aisle from Xavier's ex, Trilby.

Sitting with her legs crossed in the seat, she watched intently throughout the ceremony. She clapped happily as Xavier was given his diploma and also for the girls from Heta Omega. Especially for Xavier though. They might still be in love with other people, but they had developed an affection for each other that could turn into something special if they were to not end up with who they loved. The couple had discussed plans for the summer. They had talked about getting together a few times. Soon enough, everything was over and they were milling about looking for their friends and families. Hilde was scanning the crowd for the tall blonde who's heart she wore around her neck.

 

[Lily Drage]

Walking back in the front doors of the castle, Lily Drage couldn't help but smile. She saw faces that she recognized, new faces that she didn't know. Her mind floated back to her own graduation last year. She had almost been late because of her loving husband. Now today, she was on time for his own graduation, counting the hours until he was able to come home. Walking into the Great Hall, her new dress and high heels cut an impressive picture as she moved. She waved at a few people that she recognized, then found a spot to sit. Tristan and Julie were not able to get time off from work and Valcan and Sarah sent their regrets but were unable to make it for the day. Both couples had promised that they would get together with them soon to celebrate.

Lily found a spot to sit next to Katalina's mother and sister. She gave them a smile, then sat back to listen to the speeches. She was proud to listen to her old roommate Kailey speak as well as Aries. She was glad that both Heads were from Ravenclaw, something that she was sad that she was not able to accomplish the prior year.Oh well, I was able to have more fun than Kiera was, that is for sure. The things I got away with.... Lily glanced over to her husband who seemed to be rather relaxed. Wait. No. He was sleeping. Shaking her head, she just about burst out laughing loudly as she watched Kat lean over and twist his ear. "Serves him right," she muttered under her breath, a wide smile on her face. Then, the diplomas were handed out. Lily clapped, screamed and cheered for her friends, the loudest for her husband. She could not help but laugh as Kat tripped on the steps. Finally it was all over, and the graduates were released to their families. She moved through the mass of people to find Sumner, pulling him into a deep kiss as soon as she found him.

 

[Patrick Cooper]

Patrick was invited at his daughter's graduation and he thought that Teresa was going with him but its not, Teresa was in a fashion show in Paris and its her job to go there because she's a fashion designer, it leads that Patrick was taking Chelsea, Teresa's daughter to Larry Seth. Patrick agreed as he is very close at the little girl even though she's not his own, as the two entered Great Hall they took a seat at the far right at the guest section. He got a glimpse from his daughter, Ashley, and smiled back to her, Patrick made Chelsea to look at her sister too and Chelsea waved at Ashley. This is the second graduation he had been, the first was on his son, Andrew, who by now has a daughter but the Mother and his son wasn't together. Now Ashley can stay at his home this summer back at London where she grew up, that's the plan after all. As the students where getting their diploma and its Ashley's turn, his daughter bump ridiculously at the table, Patrick laughed slightly. His daughter might be intelligent but dumb sometimes, then another congratulations from the Headmaster and all stood up to got to their families. Patrick saw Ashley stood up and them too stood up holding Chelsea's hand for her not to get lost.

 

[Chelsea Seth]

Chelsea was very excited to see her sister who is now graduating from Hogwarts, she was ready for the graduation, her dress was hand picked by her Uncle Patrick as her Mom isn't home to take care of her and her Father isn't home either. The two are very close even she knows that Uncle Patrick was her Mom's ex-husband, the two walked inside of a big hall with lot's of decoration for the graduation. They then took a seat and saw Ashley smiling to them, Chelsea waved at her sister smiling widely revealing her white teeth. Its funny though that she hates listening to the people in front, its very long and she can't understand because she's just only 9 years old and she's kind of bored now. As she noticed her sister stood up to go in front, Chelsea snorted as Ashley bumped in the table but clapped as her sister took the diploma and went back to her seat. It was then the closing ceremony was just said and everyone stood up from their seats to get their children and congratulate them, them on the other hand stood up too to see her sister.

 

[Trilby Kiedis]

Trilby watched those mingle about her and felt so uncomfortable, it was a good thing she had word perfect English or she would feel utterly lost here. A house elf came up with a platter offering her some food to which she declined while another offered her a drink to which she also declined. She looked instead at all the girls that milled about and then back to where he was standing. It was then she saw Gabrielle and watched as the girl waved to her. At first Trilby glanced about her incase there was someone else and realising it was indeed herself that Gabrielle was motioning too, began to move steadily closer. And then she stopped, because there was someone else. He was dating and so was she.

She berated her stupidity for coming here, knew deep down she should not have. Felt the tears prickle her eyes at her own folly and reaching inside her bag removed the small box from within. The box was black leather and inside it sitting on the soft cream silk was a beautiful watch that was capable of functioning in the wizarding world and the muggle world. She had inscribed the back of it especially 'Everything has it's own time'. Trilby wasn't sure if he would even get the message, she had made it as cryptic as she possibly could so that his girlfriend would not be unduly upset with her giving it to him. But for her it was true and she believed it fervently. Everything did have it's own time and if they were meant to be then somehow they would be. It was as simple as that or perhaps their time had already come and gone but no matter, she believed in the words that were etched in her own neat scrawl on the back of his watch.

She approached Gabrielle still hesitantly and handed the box to her.
"I can't stay please ... make sure he gets this" she spoke in French to the girl, her face looking tormented, deeply troubled as she tried to press the box into his sisters hands.
"Please Gabrielle, I shouldn't have come."

 

[Effie Kingston]

Effie was a little disappointed that her brother couldn't make it to see his own sons Graduation, but she understood why both he and the boys mother couldn't make it. As much as Effie hated the Death Eaters and found their methods for doing things just foolish she had to admit that the older and more skilled ones were fairly smart at keeping themselves out of trouble when they could manage it. On top of it all Effie felt it was necessary to keep an eye on her nephew and niece to make sure they didn't try to kill one another when the Ceremony was over because only god knows what Gabrielle and Xavier had against one another. Effie sat herself down and lightly patted her pregnant stomach, it was hard for her to believe that soon she was going a mother herself and would have to someday worry about being in the same situation as all these parents were currently in.

As the ceremony moved on Effie clapped for the Head Boy and Girl as they both made their speeches, she had never met them personally but they both looked like good kids and they were both Ravenclaws which was interesting enough. Effie had been a Hufflepuff student when she went to Hogwarts but still loved all the houses nonetheless, they all had good and bad qualities to them. When the Diplomas were handed out and Xavier received his Effie could not be anymore proud of him, pretty soon Gabrielle would have her Graduation and the next generation of Snows would be out in the world to make a name for themselves, or destroy it even more then they have already managed to do. Once the whole ceremony was over Effie remained seated as she watched the students began to go around and mingle, she would wait a little before she decided to bombard her nephew with hugs.

 

[Gabrielle Kovac]

Gabrielle was shocked to see that Trilby had actually come over to her instead of cowering in the corner, but her shock was short lived when the younger Prefect told her in French that she could not stay and that she shouldn't have come the whole time something was in her hand that she wanted to make sure that Xavier got. "Okay, grow a backbone Trilby, you can because you obviously wanted to see him. Don't tell yourself anything different." She muttered back in French, running a finger over her perfectly smooth manicured nails as she said so, now that her brother had officially graduated and was off to who knows where she figured they would be safe from seeing him for a couple of minute's or so, until she caught sight of him in the crowd headed right this way, since Trilby had her back to him he probably didn't know it was her, nor did she know he was headed over here. A snotty smile spread across her face as her icy blue eyes met his, this was just too much fun to pass up, no wonder her mother did things like this to torment others. Her pale handed pushed the box that Trilby was trying to give her back towards Trilby.

"Why don't you give it to him yourself?" She smirked and gestured her head to turn around to Trilby, Xavier was right behind her by that point and Gabrielle knew that now either everything was going to come together or fall apart at the seams and signify that this thing really was nothing but a huge waste on her time and effort. "Hey loser, Congrats on not failing at life..for once." Gabrielle greeted her brother snottily, once again checking her nails as she waited for the wheels to start turning and for the fun to begin. At the same time she also wondered where Xavier's current girlfriend was, bet she would just love to see this.

 

[Xavier Snow]

Xavier eventually got close to his sister and the brunette girl but stopped in his place when Gabrielle to open her mouth and let loose one of her infamous snooty comments that often did such an amazing job at upsetting him. "Did somebody hide your mascara again? Cut the B*tch antics Gabrielle." Xavier rolled his icy blue eyes at his sister, she always made him wonder if that was what his mother was like as a young girl until he remembered that his mother was apparently far worse than she was but in different ways. He flicked some of his blonde hair out of his eyes and looked around the room, no sign of Hilde yet and he really wanted a hug or just to see her face so he could stop feeling so awkward around his sister and her friend. Finally he caved and decided to ask his sister if she knew where his girlfriend was at the moment; "Have you seen Hil-TRILBY?!" He was about halfway through asking his sister where Hilde was when he finally got a good look at who the Brunette was and his jaw dropped for a moment before he closed it and let his eyes shift around. She was still as beautiful as ever, but why on earth was she here right now? Xavier was pretty sure he had never sent her the invite to his Graduation, he had never sent of the letters he wrote to her.

"Okay what...no wait...why are you here? Please don't tell me your friends with my sister." Where was Hilde right now? Things were already beyond uncomfortable because the ex-girlfriend he still had feelings for was standing right here in front of him, and he had no clue what was going on.

 

[Hilde Lindstrom]

Hilde congratulated a few of the graduates as she worked her way through the crowds, trying to find her boyfriend. She was a bit nervous about the present in her handbag, but did her best to shake off her nerves. As long as she didn't translate the Swedish until later for Xavier, she felt it would be okay. Besides, the fact that it said 'I love you' didn't mean that she was in love with him. Just like he was not in love with her. They would always be in love with others, but over the term, Hilde had developed an affection for Xavier. She respected him and had grown to love him as a friend and as a boyfriend, but her heart, like his, still belonged to another.

Finally spotting the blonde head that she had been looking for, Hilde made her way over to her boyfriend. Not really paying attention to who he was talking to, she came up along side of him and slid her arm around his waist. "Congratulations Xavier!" she said happily, giving him a hug.