Open Looking Out

[Augustus Westwick]

Open after Claire posts as Blythe

Augustus felt slightly overwhelmed while walking through the corridors at Hogwarts. Everyone was taller than him, and everyone seemed so at ease here, talking to each other. Augustus felt like he needed a break from it all, and eventually found refuge in a small alcove behind a suit of armor. It was a small space, but Augustus fit there. He could look out into the corridor from under the arm of the suit as well, taking in everyone in the corridor. Slowly, he became more at ease again. This was always how he felt most comfortable, by himself in a quiet spot where he could observe. Now, the interactions between other students no longer made him nervous, they were interesting things to study. He watched a group of girls move past, chatting happily. Then he spotted a girl he remembered from sorting and watched her, trying to see what she would do. She had been here only as long as he had, had she already made friends? He contemplated going to her and talking to her, but in response to his own thought shrank back further a little. He wouldn't even know where to start, it was safer here.

 

[Blythe Levick]

Blythe had heard that there were a number of concealed passageways in the castle. Of course, nobody was willing to tell her where they were, but that didn't matter. She could find them herself. And she would - preferably before any of her housemates. Armed with an only slightly useful school map, she made her way up one flight of steps and turned onto the first floor corridor. Portraits watched from their frames as she passed them, head bent, stopping only occasionally to examine statues and suits of armour for signs of hidden entrances. At the next alcove she looked up - and startled. "Merlin, you made me jump!" she said. Goosebumps rose on her arms as she squinted into the dim space, and at the little eyes staring out at her. "What are you doing? Have you found a secret tunnel?" She was going to be very cross if somebody had beaten her to it.

 

[Augustus Westwick]

Augustus heart skipped a beat when the girl moved closer to him. At first he thought she had spotted him, but it seemed like she hadn't. He kept staring at her, holding his breath. Then,s he spotted him, which made him jump as well. He backed away into the wall anxiously, blinking at her. He opened his mouth to respond, then closed it again and just shook his head. There was no secret tunnel here, and he hadn't found one anywhere else either. It felt like his voice had been stolen, and he couldn't actually bring himself to reply to her.