Open Making Appearances

[Jerara Tapsell]

Jerara had been on the fence about attending the halloween celebration. The teen had wanted nothing more than to just sequester himself away from everyone else and spend the time working and reading, but he needed to go really. He was head boy and he could only imagine the sort of reaction he would get if he didn’t then go, especially from Tristan. He didn’t care what his former friend though, but he wasn’t going to fuel the other boy’s negative opinion of him. He was wearing a rather boring costume, he’d put some summer clothes, and was just pretending he was a surfer who lacked an actual surfboard. It didn’t matter he hadn’t put in a whole lot of effort into this. He didn’t need to, the bare minimum was more than enough. The teen headed into the great hall, and felt a little smile creep onto his expression. He would miss the way things were celebrated here at school. It was always nice to break up all of the work and studying with a little celebration of this kind. The teen made his way through the hall and stopped to get a drink. He didn’t know if he should try to find anyone to speak to. Without Tristan he had far fewer friends that he was willing to spend such time with. So instead he just stood awkwardly at the side of the room, trying to make himself visible enough that people would know the head boy was there without saying anything about it.​

 

[Beaubelle Waldgrave]

Beaubelle had been chosing for a cute outfit. She never really went for a prize or something she figured she wasn't creative enough for that and she didn't need the attention, it was fine like this. She loved the wings that lighten up though with some magic. The blonde didn't went with someone to events mostly. In the previous years she went with Jerara a couple of times or just runned into people here in the Great Hall. And she was glad she and Jerara had spoken after a long time. It wasn't like she didn't liked him or wanted to speak, but she had been having feelings for him a long time ago and it was painful to speak than. But Jerara was just a good friend also and now that he was headboy she figured he was busy too. The blonde girl walked further in the great hall and realised this was her last halloween party around hogwarts. It was strange, but also fine since the blonde never really was a fan of big partys. And she wasn't a dancer as well. When she walked to the side of the room she noticed Jerara standing, he seemed to be having the same thoughts as she did she figured since he stayed out of all the crowd. '' Hey!'' She than said and went standing next to him. She hoped that he liked it she would join him standing here against the wall not dancing and just talking. She than looked at the crowd. '' Are you waiting for someone? Or just don't feel like dancing?'' Beaubelle than asked friendly.

 

[Jerara Tapsell]

Jerara looked up when Beaubelle approached him and the head boy gave a little smile. He shook his head, ”Nah, just got no one to dance with,” Jerara replied with a little shrug as he looked over what she was wearing, and smiled at her, ”You look beautiful Beaubelle,” the ravenclaw added, it was a nice outfit and she looked really nice, ”Do you want to dance?” he held out a hand to her, he liked Beaubelle, she was a nice person, and was always really good to him. She’d always been lovely to him, and though they’d fallen out of contact for a while. But he was enjoying spending a little more time with her and hopefully they would be able to spend some time during this event together. It would be nice to spend time with her, and maybe they could have some fun with it.​

 

[Beaubelle Waldgrave]

The blonde felt her wings moving along when she walked or made a move, it felt kind of cool. Sometimes she wished she could just fly away without a broom. She tried to enjoy her time still on the school, but had no idea where she would spread her wings to in the future after this school. But she still had some time. And likes many things. She smiled at Jerara next to her. He wanted to dance it seemed, and why didn't that suprise her. He was the head boy and to Beaubelle he was so much more confident as she was. '' I don't believe that. I'm sure many people like to dance with you.'' Beaubelle said friendly and was sure many people would like to dance or be with Jerara. She was sure because of his title, but also for the person he was. She knew he was hanging out with the other Hufflepuff boy sometimes. Or at least had seen them together. She smiled as he asked her to dance. Beaubelle blushed for a moment. She had to remember that they were just friends, and that this was normal to do with a friend. And she figured it wouldn't hurt to do so. She was sure she would do something clumsy but she wanted to try and make the best out of the evening. '' Sure. I'm not a great dancer though..'' The white blonde said quiet and smiled. She took his hand gently and walked along with him to the crowd. And let it go as they stood on the dancefloor. '' Strange knowing this is the last halloween feast for us right?'' Beaubelle than mentioned.

 

[Jerara Tapsell]

Jerara shrugged, he was perhaps feeling a little sorry for himself, perhaps wallowing a bit too hard on what had been. Perhaps it was therefore time to just snap out of it, enjoy himself a little, enjoy himself with Beaubelle. They had been friends, mostly from the first year in school. They’d grown somewhat apart, Jerara had never been very good at holding on to friendships. But they were friendly again now, so it would be nice to spend time with her. He gave her a sympathetic smile and nodded, he didn’t really say anything about it, he was sure that she was mostly just saying it to be nice but he did actually appreciate her saying it nonetheless. He was happier when she agreed to dance with him, with a little bit of a negative comment too, ”It’s okay, we can be terrible together,” he kept his tone light as he held out a hand to her so that they could get dancing. It would be nice to just dance. He got to where others were dancing and moved lightly, nothing too strenuous, ”Right?” he agreed with a little chuckle on his tone, ”This year is going to be filled with a lot of lasts, and I don’t think I really prepared for that, Hogwarts spends so much time being everything, you know?” boarding school likely did that, the whole year, his whole life was within these walls and soon it wouldn’t be so restricted. ”I’m looking forward to graduating though, aren’t you?” ​

 

[Beaubelle Waldgrave]

Beaubelle was glad that Jerara seemed to be thinking of himself as a bad dancer, but what she kind of needed was someone who could lead her the way, so perhaps he was just being shy about his own skills she hoped. But Beaubelle smiled to Jerara he was making he feel better for sure. '' We will look stupid than. But we are gone pretty soon so it doesn't matter anymore.'' Beaubelle said with a grin. The first year Beaubelle would never have said this, she wasn't so confident and still Beaubelle wasn't the most confident person, but she dared more than she ever had. When they stood on the dancefloor Beaubelle moved a bit, she figured it seemed really weird from the outside. '' You must be busy for sure. Kind of special that we have a head boy and girl in our house right? Ravenclaw is doing good.'' Beaubelle than said, and was glad that she didn't had the position herself. It was nothing for her. She thought about graduation and felt a little bit nervous. '' I don't know.. I have no clue what to do next. '' The white blonde than said.