Y40 Graduation Ceremony: Guests

[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 ceremony has concluded.

 

[Jenna Jusantrea -Maxwell]

Jenna waited her dad and Austin when they came and she hoped that see them both. She missed her dad and Austin. He was the best thing in her life what happened to her.

@James Jusantrea
@Austin Maxwell

 

[Andrea Turner]

Andrea waited to say hello @Daniel Turner and she looked for Rayan and hoped he be there to and say for small moment hi.

 

[Archer Thompson]

After hearing stories about Hogwarts for years Archer was glad to finally get a chance to see the castle. Even if he knew he wouldn't see much more of it than the grounds and the hall in which graduation would take place. It was definitely impressive, but he certainly thought Beauxbatons was easier on the eyes. Still, he was glad he was able to finally set foot inside and see the school that Chloë had spend seven years at. Even if it also felt strange to be at his little sister's graduation. It was hard to pinpoint when exactly she had grown up but seeing her standing there in front of everyone, trying to save them all from any lingering awkwardness after the head boy hadn't been able to give his speech, made him realize she was actually an adult now. Then again, she had always been the more responsible one. Archer clapped along with the crowd after she had finished her speech, saving his older brother duties for when she eventually stepped up to claim her diploma and purposely cheering extra loud when she did. If he could embarass her just a tiny bit it would be a job well done.

 

[Leia Hume]

Leia didn't have much of a stake in this graduation, she was coming along anyway, but though she'd come to know some of the students graduating, none were really her friends. Not even the ones she knew by proxy of when her brother had been at the school and accio. She took a spot in the hall in amongst the rest of the prefects who were not there as guests and was quite keen to find out what this would be like. The Slytherin was quite keen to see what would be said, the drama around what had happened to some of the students in this year were not one she could avoid. She nodded as the headmistress went first and then the boy spoke, Connor. She felt so embarrassed for him as he failed to say anything. Failed to utter more than a few words. She couldn't help but think it was a place to not break down, where one should hold it together for the sake of the other students - it wasn't like anyone had died. The head girl did a much better job of it and then students were walking across the stage, she applauded for them, but was happy when it was finally over, knowing that the next graduation she would attend would be her own. ​

 

[Lumio Skey]

Lumio had two reasons to be at this graduation, one was being a prefect and the other was for his brother. They were closer now than they'd been before school, a lot of his feelings towards his brother had changed and he was happy to be around him whenever he was able to be. So it was almost sad that he was graduating and next year he would be at the school alone. He knew it would really be fine, that there would be nothing to it, but it didn't stop him thinking right now that it would be a little sad. The teen sat down in amongst the guests and glanced towards the graduating class. He felt bad for them, bad for the students who weren't there and the problems created by it. But, he couldn't do anything. He cheered loudly for the speech by the head girl, knowing it would've wrong to cheer for the head boy and then for all the students graduating, this was supposed to be a celebration. ​

 

[Liusaidh Styx]

Liusaidh didn't really care about graduations, she hadn't been to Aonghas' one because he'd done the smart thing and not bothered and she hadn't gone to Rory's one because why would she celebrate her traitor of a brother. But, being a prefect meant she was allowed to go, and given everything that had had happened, she was rather curious what this would mean for the graduating class. She wanted to see what the head boy would say. So, she was at the graduation, sitting amongst prefects and looking towards the front. She was glad the headmistress was quick in what she wanted to say and then the boy stepped forward. Liusaidh sat forward almost gleefully, and listened as he stumbled through it. "Booooo!" she shouted out as the boy ran off stage, though she was stiffling laughter too. God, that had certainly been worth it and as the rest of the celebration went on probably as normal, the one thing which had happened made up for all that then was boring about it. ​

 

[Professor Yvonne Dubois]

Yvonne sometimes wondered if she looked forward to graduation more than the students sometimes. She was just so proud of them and couldn't help but get wrapped up in the excitement of all their years of hard work coming to an end. She took a seat with the other professors and sighed. Her excitement was dampened slightly when she realized the collection of seventh years was two short of what it should be. She applauded politely as the ceremony started and she was looking forward to the Head Boy and Girl's speeches. But her expression turned worried as Connor Holland struggled when he took the stage. She had noticed that his grades the last few weeks had dropped rather dramatically and had hoped he was ok. The second speech by Chloe Thompson was rather moving and she was glad the whole class wasn't falling apart over their expelled classmates. Yvonne made sure to cheer for every student she could, even if it would make her hoarse for the rest of the day.

 

[Delilah Thorne]

Delilah felt weird about going to graduation. She had gone last year for her brother but now she was here simply because she was a prefect. She didn't exactly want to be here but it wasn't like she had to be anywhere else to be so she took a seat with the rest of the prefects. Like the rest of the school she had heard about some kind of incident in the forest and she hadn't thought much about it until someone had informer her Lysander, her patrol partner, would no longer be at Hogwarts. She had assumed he had been involved with whatever happened she just didn't know how. The curiosity had been humming in the back of her mind ever since, but she hadn't had much time to look into it since she was busy with her OWLs. Maybe she would overhear something later. Delilah hadn't realized she had spaced out until she heard Liusaidh boo someone on stage and she looked to see the Head Boy rushing back to his seat. She had apparently missed something and did a better job listening to the Head Girl's speech. Calling the names of all the seventh years took forever and she was itching to leave once the last one was announced.

 

[Lillian Lockwood]

-godmods approved-

It always felt odd to be back at Hogwarts, and she couldn't help but cry a bit happily as she walked back into school. She took Elliot's hand, sighing softly and leaning into him as they walked into the Great Hall. "It's nice to be back, isn't it?" She asked, looking over the students to see Rose sitting with her girlfriend. She smiled warmly, before leaning her head on Elliots shoulder. "I miss this, don't you?" She asked, before lighting up as she spotted Lars and Blake. "Lars!! Blake!!" Lily waved, motioning for the boys to sit with them as she and Elliot moved to their seats. @Elliot Briar @Lars van Houten @Blake Irons

 

[Jordan Harris]

Jordie was going to the graduation ceremony for Kiara, and he made sure to wave at her as soon as he thought he caught her eye. But he was also there for Connor, his captain, and Jordie couldn't help the way his heart twisted at the obvious pain the older boy was in. He watched the graduation quietly, unsure of what he should do. He wanted to say goodbye to Connor, but he wasn't sure how the older boy would handle his presence right now. Jordie just watched, giving a warm smile to anyone that caught his eye.

 

[Austin Maxwell]

Austin arrived at Brightstone Village, he was invited to witness his girlfriend's graduation. It reminded him when he graduated from Ilvermorny. Austin can't wait to actually be in a real school with no-maj around. The young man didn't bother about magic, yes, it was easy for travelling but for day to day activities he can't relay on them. Entering the castle grounds, Austin was a bit impressed by it. For one, they have a village for students to visits while Ilvermorny was secluded.

Entering the vast Entrance Hall, the doors to the Great Hall were open and students and what looks like Professors are all over. Austin slightly smiled at the people who greeted him with a simple hello or just a smile. Until he found the one person he came here for. "Jenna!" He called for her. Austin, being a good boyfriend, bought the best Dahlia bouquet from this popular flower shop. It was also his favourite flowers. @Jenna Jusantrea

 

[Professor Adorah Zumwalt]

Adorah felt a little weird about being back in the castle. It had only been a year, but even the hustle and bustle of students and people within the Great Hall made her anxious, like she was late for class or had missed an assignment. From afar, she saw familiar faces, and that led her to two she was shocked to see. Juniper hadn't mentioned their parents were coming, and she wasn't sure how exactly her sister had convinced them to. Quickly hiding behind her hair and wishing Noel were there to hold her hand, she found a spot furthur down but still in good view of Juniper, trying to take some deep breaths. She wished she'd had known this so she could have talked over it with her therapist, but for now, Adorah needed to breathe through it.

In a recent owl, her sister had mentioned that something had happened, but Adorah was still unclear what exactly had transpired. All she knew was Juniper was glad Lysander, a prefect, had been expelled, which just seemed odd to her, especially thinking about who he was related to. She didn't know the boy other than through their related prefect duties and her sister's incessant need to one-up him, but Adorah couldn't imagine being expelled so close to graduation.

Trying not to focus on that, even through all the drama appearing on stage, Adorah watched as the graduates walked, clapping for each of her friends. When Nicole appeared in front of the audience, the former Ravenclaw felt her stomach drop slightly. It was odd seeing everyone again, as she hadn't really stayed in touch with most. Finally, it was Juniper's turn, and Adorah stood up, cheering loudly for her sister. Through all the turmoil they had experienced, Adorah was glad she and Juniper could start this new chapter together.

 

[Jenna Jusantrea -Maxwell]

"Austin" She hugged him and let him go. "Flowers are amaizing and thanky" She kissed him cheek. "Did you see my dad? You will be with him" She smiled Austin for the small moment and take flowers in her hand and the smell was nice.

@Austin Maxwell

 

[Kameron Lockwood]

Kami felt emotional as she and Ian walked into the Great Hall of the castle. Arthur, her baby, was graduating school. Soon, he'd be off, sailing the word with her brother and finding his own way. She was already teary eyed as she sat with her husband, smiling warmly at Arthur and @Kiara. She considered the girl her daughter, and couldn't be happier that Arthur had found someone like her. She wasn't sure if the two of them would last after graduation, but she hoped they did.

Kami could feel the tension in the room. She didn't understand it, but it made her press more into Ian's side. She spotted Ian's niece, Lillian, in the crowd, and she waved at the girl, scanning the graduates to see Rosalind as well. Kami smiled and waved to her too, though she wasn't sure either girl saw her. She applauded as each of her three kids walked across the stage to get their diplomas. Arthur, Rosalind, Kiara. She even clapped for Rosalind's pretty young girlfriend. If the young woman, Iris? Was with Rose, then she was part of the family as well. @Iris van Houten @Avarian Lockwood

 

[Casper Kinnek]

Casper wasn't sure why he was here. Well... that wasn't completely true. He was here for Sebastian. Casper stood near the back of the crowd, unsure what he should do. He could see Linden, he thought he'd seen Lucas, but Cas had no intention of approaching anyone. He was emotional and somehow, down in his gut, he just knew this would be the last time for a long time that he would see Sebastian.

Casper was quiet, his eyes tearing up and his heart twisting at Connor's obvious pain. Casper knew why. Lysander. Cas looked down, biting his lip. He had heard what had happened. He had been wracked with guilt, with worry. If he hadn't let himself love Lysander, would he have been able to help? Cas seemed to find new reasons to hate himself every day.

Casper didn't look up again until Sebastians' name was called. He bit his lip, watching the boy cross the stage. @Sebastian looked undoubtedly handsome. Cas would wait, go see the boy, say his goodbyes. He tried to quiet the little voice that told him it would be the final goodbye.

 

[Allison Beckett]

Allison had been feeling sick. Physically and emotionally. She couldn't believe her Thomas was graduating. She couldn't imagine the school without him. She couldn't deny she was a tiny bit relieved Jenna was graduating, though. After the girl had jinxed another student- for whatever reason, and then come to them so pleased about wishing pain on another person- Allison was honestly a little creeped out by Thomas' sister. She hadn't shared the thought, a bit worried that Thomas' loyalty to his twin might end her relationship with him.

She pushed the thought aside, and despite seeing Casper hiding in the back, she just took an empty seat. She'd been feeling too dizzy lately to stay standing for long. Maybe she was just not eating enough, or eating properly. She'd have to talk to her dad when she got home about it. For now though, she was here to support her partner. She applauded for @Thomas Jusantrea as he walked across the stage for his diploma, giving him a shaky smile.

 

[Thomas Jusantrea]

Thomas felt the excitement was gone. He went to look for Allison when his main part ended. Of course, he did not know how he would be able to be so far away from the girl when she returned to school next year, but he did not. It has been depressing his mind lately. He also had to talk to his father @James Jusantrea and stepfather @Caroline Jusantrea, but he decided to do it later after talking to his girlfriend. He finally had to introduce them both to @Allison Beckett. Before that we had to talk to the girl under four eyes.

He had noticed that Alli had been so pale lately and Thomas was worried that he wanted to know what was going on with him. Found a girl among people who had come to greet their graduates. He approached the girl and got her hand. ''Hello, my dear! Shall we walk a little away from everyone?'' He asked to be taken to his side with his consent and talked to where no one would hear.

 

[Professor Angel Castillo]

Angel had found himself becoming marginally most invested in the graduation ceremony over th years, now that he actually got to know his students properly over the years. This year obviously had a different weight to it, considering technically, some of the students were ‘his’ in a different capacity, though Angel had admittedly had less time to get to know the seventh years who weren’t in his class.

He listened with concern as Connor attempted to address the school before breaking down, grimacing as he left the stage in a hurry. It wasn’t hard to notice how some of the students’ moods had changed in the past few weeks and while Angel knew perfectly well why, it was hard to watch. “Not now, Liusaidh,” he hissed towards the prefect section when he heard her booing, widening his eyes at her in the hopes that she’d quieten down for the rest of the ceremony. Sure, maybe no Slytherins had been involved in the big incident in the forest, but they’d certainly been keeping Angel on his toes. Shaking his head, Angel turned his attention back to the graduates, making a point to clap louder for his seventh year Herbology students and of course for Tina, Nicole, and Sebastian.

 

[Danielle Kane]

It probably wasn't exactly common to see first years at the graduation but Danielle was there for a reason - her brother. The only one that she really cared about and even more, the one that had became the strangest person she ever knew, since they had moved, she had to admit that he had changed, he almost didn't care about her, at least it seemed like that to her. She loved her brother endlessly but he had his friends, he had that one Hufflepuff boy and to be honest, even if Danielle was happy to see her brother happy, she was still a bit jealous that he invited him even here, he was special enough for that. But the girl honestly tried to forget it and just feel happy for her brother. When he got up to get his diploma, Danielle loudly cheered for him unable to sit still and don't run and hug him.

 

[Caroline Jusantrea]

Caroline couldn't believe that her little babies were already graduating, yes, for her it absolutely didn't matter that she was their stepmother, for her they would always be her kids, she would do anything for them. She was with them for years and seeing them already all grown up just felt so weird. It meant that also her little Danae was not so far away from graduating, however, it was Thomas and Jenna's day. Caroline was also looking forward to meeting oldest daughter's boyfriend and son's girlfriend, she was absolutely sure that they were gonna be absolutely charming.

When the diploma giving ceremony started, Caroline couldn't help but feel a bit sentimental, she wasn't about to cry even if she felt like she was, but she had to admit that she didn't want to see Jenna and Thomas all grown up. While waiting for their turn, Car softly took husband's hand and smiled at him. "They have grown into so outstanding people," she whispered at him before the twins were called. Caroline politely clapped for them and proudly smiled, finally feeling that the tears a bit showed up in the corners of her eyes but she immediately wiped them away. @James Jusantrea

 

[Professor Kahurangi Josephs]

Kahurangi was now well used to sitting through graduation ceremonies, though she knew this year was going to be an unusual one. The graduating class were all too aware that their number was two short, and she knew that would be weighing on them. She hadn't anticipated the Head Boy's reaction though, eyes wide and heart hurting as she watched him struggle through the beginning of a speech before falling apart all at once. It was painful to watch, and she wished she could step up onto the stage and comfort him. The Head Girl seemed more collected, but Kahurangi could see the weight of this year hanging on her shoulders as well. An entire year group of children forever haunted by the actions of their peers. She watched the graduates take the stage and applauded each of them proudly, hoping life would be particularly kind to these kids from here on out.

 

[Blake van Houten]

Being back at Hogwarts felt surreal on a level Blake hadn't been prepared for. It struck him all at once, how miserable he had been here. He knew he had been happier since graduating, but something about walking back into the school he had once called home really highlighted that change. Hogwarts had seen the worst version of him - miserable and hiding and lashing out at everyone around him. That hurt, scared child felt a million years away from who he was now, and he was filled with a strange impulse to reach back in time, to embrace himself and tell him everything would be okay.

But of course he couldn't do that. He kept a tight grip on Lars' hand instead as the two of them arrived at the ceremony, looking around the Great Hall nostalgically. He was just about to lead Lars over to a couple of empty seats when that awful Lily girl called them over, and Blake had to fight the urge to grimace in frustration. But Lars had already followed her call so he went with him reluctantly, giving Lily and Elliot a nod in greeting as he sat down, anger flaring up as he took in how close they were sitting. "Hey, Elliot. How's Alice?" He asked pointedly, giving Lily a sharp look. He and his ex-girlfriend may no longer be on the best of terms, but if Elliot was cheating on her Blake knew he wouldn't hesitate to avenge her.

The ceremony beginning interrupted his thoughts and he looked over to the stage, watching as Professor Alicastell stood to speak and feeling as though he had never left Hogwarts. He was prepared to be bored by all the speeches, but when the Head Boy got up it was immediately clear that something was wrong. He recognised the boy from Quidditch matches, one of Hufflepuff's beaters, though he'd somehow filled out even more since Blake's graduation. The boy was coming to absolute pieces up there on the stage, and there was something... almost tragically funny about seeing someone so muscular cry. Whatever had happened to make him feel like this, Blake could tell things at Hogwarts had been bad lately. Sully's girlfriend spoke next, and to Blake's relief her speech was far more normal. He clapped politely as the graduates started taking the stage, though he applauded far louder for his future sisters-in-law. Blake knew he would owe the van Houtens for the rest of his life for practically adopting him when he was at his lowest, and he was beyond proud to see the twins growing into such strong young women.

 

[Elliot Briar]

Elliot had assumed his own graduation was the last time he'd be seeing the inside of the Great Hall for a long time but when Lily had asked him to join her for Rose's graduation he couldn't exactly say no. Being back was a strange feeling, the hall looked exactly the same, as if no time had passed, and yet Elliot couldn't shake the weird feeling like he wasn't allowed to be here any more. It was the same feeling he'd gotten when he first started working at Ollivander's, like someone would spot him standing behind the counter and tell him off. "It's... Kind of weird," he admitted to Lily with a small smile, flinching when she suddenly yelled over to Lars and Blake.

Elliot's stomach sank as Blake joined them. He'd been trying for multiple years now to get to used to Blake, he wanted Lars to be happy, but it was still hard to shake his lingering dislike and distrust for him no matter how much everyone insisted he'd changed. He'd hoped Blake would just stay quiet, but he immediately brought up Alice and Elliot's brow furrowed. "She's fine, thanks," he said tersely, glad when the ceremony began so he had an excuse to go back to trying to ignore Blake.

He was proud to see Connor had made it to Head Boy, he'd always knew Connor would do well, it was partially why he'd urged Amy to pick him as her co-captain, but Elliot's stomach sank as Connor began his speech and was quickly unable to continue. "What happened?" He whispered to Lars and Lily, eyes still on Connor as Chloë Thompson stepped up to take over. Elliot had had nightmares about this sort of thing before his own speech and he couldn't imagine how Connor was feeling now. The ceremony continued regardless though and Elliot tried to give Connor some privacy, clapping for Lars' sisters, Rose, Poppy and Jenna as they all crossed the stage.

 

[James Jusantrea]

It had been a long journey, but also a fast paced one, and James couldn't believe how fast his children had grown up. They had been through a lot, and now finally they were about to face the real world. The man held back some tears as he spotted his children in the crowd dressed in their formal gowns. They were looking so much older. James remembered them when they were babies like it was yesterday. He hoped his children were still going to need him because he didn't think he'd have any use in the world if it weren't for them. James spotted Thomas with his girlfriend and Jenna with her boyfriend. The man had never really spoken to him, but thought it was nice that he gave her a bouquet of flowers for the occasion.

At Caroline's words, James smiled. "Yes, and they couldn't have done it without you, love." he whispered back, taking her hand into his. She had been such a good mother. Even though she wasn't blood related she still stood up to take care of them and James couldn't be any more appreciative of her. As their names were called, Jenna followed by Thomas, James clapped loudly, a big smile on his face.

@Caroline Jusantrea