Snakes Usually Kill Birds

[Espen Manning]

When the snitch was caught by the quick, petite girl from Ravenclaw the cheers from the Slytherin tribune decreased to an almost unbearable silence while the ones from Ravenclaw only became roared louder. Espen wasn't too much of a supporter of it, he preferred his own arsenal of sports that were consisting of mostly muggle sports but he did feel a sense ofpride whenever Slytherin achieved something, won something or would earn the house cup at the end of the year.

Unfortunately, the match had been won by Ravenclaw and Espen was a sore loser to say the least. He liked competition, he was competitive to his very core; but could not deal with the losses, especially if he thought it was not a justified win on Ravenclaw's part. Nevertheless, he wouldn't be mocking too much; he did not want to have a fight because of his bitterness towards a win from another house. Slytherin's type simply had to train more, become better and kick ass next time they would be in the Pitch. But that would be on Charlotte, she was their captain and she would have to figure things out. Perhaps come up with a new strategy, be more on the offence or strenghten their core.

Coming down from the tribunes, still trying to let the loss settle he wandered along with the crowd of students; trying to recognize his sister somewhere in the midst of the sea of people. They would meet up after the game, but something told him he wouldn't be as happy or enthusiastic for it now that Slytherin had received such a blow from losing the match.

Nevertheless, Espen could see her blond, silky hair waving with the wind that the afternoon brought. Wondering how she had experienced the match, from the two of them; she was way more enthusiastic with the whole Quidditch rage. "Eve!" He waved a hand, towering over some of the students that were even a year higher than he was.

 

[Evelyn Manning-Kingsley]

The blonde was rooting for Slytherin at the game and she had run into Fleur to accompany her. Still if Slytherin lost it wasn't the worst thing ever, since Gryffindor did won all the games so far. But she better saw Slytherin than Ravenclaw win. Now they had so many housepoints that it was hard to beat them. But Evelyn still had confidence in Gryffindor. They had to win! '' Too bad Fleur. Looks like Gryffindor is doing a better job. You should cheer for us now. '' Evelyn said with a grin to her friend. They were walking down the tribunes and on there way to leave the pitch. '' I'm sad Ravenclaw had won though. They have so many housepoints right now.'' The blonde was competetive for her house to win, but she wasn't that rude that she would curse every house with insults. She at least did her very best in classes to score some points.

When they stood on the pitch she heard someone calling her name or at least a short version of it. She turned her head to the side and noticed her twin Espen. '' Espie!!'' she called out and waved excited to her twin. The blonde looked back at her friend and to Espen again. This was a change to let them meet. She was sure Fleur liked Espen and the other way around. Evelyn was excited to introduce her brother to her friends, he was in some ways the male version of herself so they had to deal with him. When they made their way to Espen the blonde gave her brother a hug. It wasn't like she didn't saw him often, but now that she got her brother back, like really back she wanted to enjoy every moment of it. '' You have to cheer from the Lions from now on brother.'' Evelyn said with a grin and ment as a joke ofcourse. The blonde smiled at Fleur.
'' Fleur this is my twin brother Espen.'' She wondered if they have saw eachother before, she was sure Espen did.

 

[Fleur Worth]

Fleur left the match with her closest girl friend at the school by her side. They were really so similar she couldn't believe the previous year she hated Evelyn without ever having spoken to her before. "I'd never do Slytherin the dishonor by cheering for Gryffindor, when they play against each other that is," Fleur said in response knowing her house was really big into all cheering for their own house. But she did say it in jest sticking her tongue out at her Gryffindor friend at the end. She wouldn't be caught dead cheering for another team when Slytherin was playing. But if Riley did get on the team next year she might be willing to cheer and come down to the pitch for the Gryffindor games. Mostly she's only shown up when Slytherin is playing. Fleur was a little surprised hearing Evelyn yell out to a blonde boy. But she recognized him from her own house and his name.

"Hey!" She said enthusiastically when Evelyn introduced her to her twin brother. She hadn't ever really pictured the two of them being twins before. But they were in the same year. She hadn't ever really talked to the boy before, despite being in the same house. Over his shoulder she spotted Rory and waved him over wondering if he had plans for after the match or if he'd want to hang out with them. "Evelyn's my bestie , I hope you haven't felt that I've stolen her from you," Fleur stated to Espen as she put her arm through Evelyn's and pulled her closer.

 

[Rory Fergusson]

Rory hadn't altogether enjoyed the game of quidditch, mostly because he hadn't managed to score and they had also lost. That hadn't exactly been what he wanted from the game, but there was nothing more that they could do about it. Ravenclaw had won their game and now it was just time to move on. He got changed, wondering if he should seek out Flavio after the game so they could hang out, put what happened in it behind them. However, as he stepped out of the changing rooms, he spotted one of his dormmates, and with him was Evelyn and Fleur. Well, now he certainly needed a reason to go over. An opportunity to spend time with those two girls, and maybe run into someone he knew vaguely from his own house. Rory ran a hand through his hair, debating whether or not to go over before deciding to do so, eventually deciding to when he spotted Fleur waving at him.

"Evelyn! Fleur!" he greeted with a small wave as he made his way over. He knew the boy's name vaguely, but not very well. He hadn't really spent that much time getting to know the boys he shared a room with, and more time getting to know the girls who shared the other dorm room. He overheard the last of what Fleur said and briefly wondered if he should consider not flirting with either of them. But if they were good friends, they already knew what he was like, "Hey guys, how'd ye like the game?" Rory asked, "Pity we dinnae win, but it wasnae a bad game," he looked at them, flashing warm, charming smiles to the girls, before looking at the guy, "I'm Rory, yer in ma house right? We share a dorm? Espen or somethin' right?" it seemed odd to ask given that they'd been in the same dorm for years, but he was sure he was right. He noted the slightly familial look between him and Evelyn and wondered if this was perhaps the twin which she had. That might make sense as to why they were talking to each other.
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[Espen Manning]

"A miracle can always occur; over my dead body that I'm going to cheer those cowardly lions on." Obviously out there to pester his sister, since he knew how much of a quidditch enthusiast she was. More than he was, truthfully; Espen merely went to the pitch to avoid the library and spend time outside, when he wasn't running around himself and working on his own physique. The broomstick he rather would keep his distance from, never had a proper experience with it in his first year; he had always had a bit of anxiety when his two feet would leave the soil underneath them.

Nevertheless, there were different matters ahead in the form of what must have been Evelyn's best friend. Fleur Worth. Of course, he had seen her around but he was pretty sure the two of them never exchanges any words or had engaged into something together. Probably justified by the fact, Espen had been a bit of a lonesome wolf the first three years of his education; preferring the solitude and solace of his own mind over the company of others, even his sister. "Not at all. I'm glad you've taken some of the weight off my shoulders, she can be rather demanding you must understand. Besides, girls can share a lot of things I really don't want to know or would have any clue in discussing." Luckily, Espen had been able to avoid the girl talk. It would probably have weirded him out in a way. She was his sister, but he did not want to talk about the complications of the body and physique with her. That was Fleur's job, she seemed suited ( she is a girl ) and close enough with Evelyn to talk about those kind of things.

Another student joined them, calling out for the girls and Espen was pretty sure he recognized the guy. Something distinguishing was about him that rang a bell in his head, telling him he should know him by now.. but of course, being the odd duckling that he was; Espen really didn't, and it was quite embarrassing to say the least. Luckily, he knew him by name and Espen could only hope for his sister to drop the guy's name sometime soon. Because he did not want to be caught in not knowing someone by name, he'd seen Fleur and admired her... not admire, checked her out- not that either; he had kindly observed her for afar. "Espen, yes, Evelyn's twin." Trying to clarify the matter if it hadn't been figured out as of yet. "The game wasn't too bad, but it wasn't star quality either- Charlotte has a lot of work ahead of her, that's for sure."

 

[Evelyn Manning-Kingsley]

The blonde smiled at her best friend. She was cheering for Slytherin today but it Gryffindor was against them she would never cheer for the other team ofcourse. Still Slytherin people seemed to be more proud and would not cheer for any other she thought. Today Hufflepuff and Gryffindor did cheer for another house too, that was interesting and it was cozy being together. Evelyn smiled as Espen seemed to be happy seeing them. The blonde gave her best friend a look when Fleur made contact with Espen. It was nice being together and it seemed that Espen and Fleur had already seen eachother before. She laughed when Fleur spoke to Espen about him not thinking she stole her away from her twin. Espen wasn't like that, he didn't seemed that jealous. Evelyn could be more jealous, she liked being on the first place. She rolled with her eyes as Espen spoke of lions, they weren't cowardly at all. Although Evelyn wasn't a usual Gryffindor, she followed the rules in all time and hadn't been in the forbidden forest at all, except with classes ofcourse. The blonde stuck out her tong to her brother and ofcourse knew he was teasing her. She was the only lion around here, when Rory joined them later too. It was something for the twins the teasing part, but she loved Espen much and teased him too. '' That's why I'm so glad I've got Fleur and Noemie and Amber ofcourse.'' Evelyn said in return to Espen. He wasn't completly wrong there, she went for what she wanted. And if she didn't got what she wanted, she made sure she got it. The blonde could be a young child in that, she got irritated when things didn't go her way. But now when she grew older it went better, but still it was inside of her, it wasn't a strength at all.

Evelyn smiled at Rory and felt sorry for him about losing the game. She wanted the snakes to win today but that didn't happen. '' You did your best. But it was just a quick game.'' Evelyn reacted on Rory with a smile. Still the blonde hoped that Gryffindor would win the cup ofcourse. They were doing a pretty good job this season so far. The blonde smiled as Rory and Espen made contact. They shared a dorm ofcourse and it was good to see that Espen could make friends perhaps. '' I'm realising now that I hang out with people from other houses more than from Gryffindor. It's just my dormmates that are so annoying, they are all putting up an act. I hate fake people. I'm glad to have you all. It's nice to finally introduce Espen to you guys.'' The blonde explained and than smiled. It was pretty strange she only had Lucas and Aaron from Gryffindor that she liked. But Lucas was a difficult chapter, that she wanted to change. But Lucas didn't put much effort into it. It would take some time, much time the blonde thought. Ofcourse not everyone was bad, but from her year it was terrible. Merrill and Zenia were the worst.

 

[Fleur Worth]

Fleur actually didn't know Noemie or Amber very well, she decided to first try getting to know Amber as Evelyn talked about the Hufflepuff more. Fleur was more weary of the Ravenclaw, that girl was beyond beautiful even compared to Fleur herself. And Fleur thought herself very pretty, even Rory thought so. She thought she might get along with Noemie but then again the Ravenclaw seemed to get on with the Hufflepuffs and Fleur thought all of them annoying. She half listened to Espen focusing more on Rory who was headed over to them. She of course had a sweet smile on her face for the boy. She'd have to fill Evelyn on her holiday break with the guy soon, she thought. "I agree, some things are strictly for girl talk," Fleur said with a smile looking at Evelyn with a wink. Fleur often thought about what it'd be like to date a girl but so far the only girl she would deem worthy of her attention like that was Evelyn who was already taken and Fleur had her eyes on two different guys at the moment. That was enough to juggle without thinking about girls as well.

Fleur frowned as Rory greeted Evelyn first, she didn't know what he meant by it. She hid her face for a moment while she collected her thoughts. He was dating her roommate, they couldn't be as friendly as they had been during break, not when Anabelle could walk out of the stands at any moment and see them all. Plus her and Evelyn were sort of friends with Anabelle now. Fleur couldn't do anything about that now. "I think your beaters need to practice a bit more," Fleur offered as her opinion on the game after everyone else voiced their own. She did however move over to greet Rory with a close hug, in her defense she would say it was to comfort him on his loss but really she just wanted his attention even though she shouldn't. "Should we all head to the castle then? We could hang out in the Courtyard till dinner if everyone is free?" Fleur asked locking arms with both Rory and Evelyn but looking towards Espen as well. She didn't know her friend's twin very well but she was up to getting to know him. He could turn into a decent friend for the remaining time they are at school. And she was sure her and Evelyn would continue being friends after, which would include Espen. It made her wonder what would happen with Rory would they continue to be friends? Her mother would want her to marry a guy like Rory, Fleur wasn't too sure. He was a flirt and she liked the attention but she wasn't sure if there was anything more than that happening in their future.

 

[Rory Fergusson]

Rory nodded at the guy, Espen, he nodded, but hesitated a little at what e said about Charlotte, she wasn't a pureblood, she held no status, but she was a good captain and he trusted in her, "Charlotte is daeng well," he almost seemed to be correcting Espen but not in a malicious way just that he honestly thought that, she was doing as well as could be expected, managing a team was no easy task, and she was still fairing better than the hufflepuff team. There were just kinks in it. He shook his head at Fleur's comment, their beater were fine, more practice was needed overall but everything was fine, they were a good team. However, he focused his attention on the girls in front of them. He listened to what Evelyn was saying, how people in Gryffindor were so fake. He didn't really know any, he'd become perfectly acquainted with the girls of slytherin, the girls of hufflepuff had made themselves known to him, and the ravenclaw ones hadn't really, not as much, but gryffindors, apart from evelyn he knew none of them. The boy glanced back at Evelyn's twin and nodded, it was nice to meet him for sure.

"It's certainly nice tae meet some of the other people fae ma house," he agreed with a charming smile toward Evelyn, letting it fade a little as he glanced towards her twin. He hadn't spent too much time getting to know the other boys in his dorm, they weren't his top competition, he was better than all of them, including Evelyn's boyfriend. But he put that aside, as much as he flirted with Evelyn he didn't really want to date her. He just like the playing of it all. He turned to Fleur as she said they should go to the castle, head inside, "Aye wouldnae mind that, got lots of energy fae the game, so hanging oot till dinner would be nice," he supposed that he should probably be hanging out with his girlfriend, but spending time with Evelyn, Fleur and this guy seemed endlessly more interesting than that. The boy was also sure that perhaps he should be getting a shower and washing the game off him, but he wasn't too keen on that really. He preferred hanging out with people, with his classmates. Rory glanced between them, "Didnae have plans after the game and considering we dinnae win, ah've no doubt nae one'll be partyin'" he was clearly disappointed about the loss but having something to do would be just fine. And spending it with two lovely girls was better than nothing. Espen would also be there, but Rory could deal with that.
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