Post by Niobe Wattson on Aug 2, 2009 23:48:48 GMT -5
She listened for the sound of his feet and then the counter spell to the jinx. With relief the stiffness flooded from her body and she was able to move again. Before she could stretch out or anything he had her off the ground and was hugging her. Apparently what she had done was good. Why did he have so much confidence in her when she had nearly none in herself? Was it the ambition of the Slytherins that gave it to him? It was her own plain determination that kept her trying and not stopping.
Oh, there he was suggesting trying again. What if she didn’t stop the jinx though? Niobe didn’t fancy falling over again in the grass and that jinx was not comfortable at all. There was no such thing as a comfortable jinx though.
“I guess we can…” Niobe started but was cut off by a clap of thunder. Those cloudy skies had decided they were done with their burden. It only took a few moments for the rain to begin to fall. Without even thinking she flicked her wand at the sky and spoke the spell. “Protego!” Another shield came up, keeping the rain away from them. The water pealed away, diverted by an invisible obstacle.
The surprise at doing it made her twitch and the spell ended, the rain taking its proper course. It had held for a bit longer though, and had held something small away.
Post by Phugsius Charadus on Aug 3, 2009 0:27:00 GMT -5
Phugsius saw that she really didn't have the confidence to continue, but he was going to push her... that was until he heard the boom of thunder and saw lightning streak across the sky.
His head turned from the sky back to Niobe, "Well let's-" and there was Niobe conjuring a protego charm. He saw the rain run down the shield momentarily. He smiled to himself. "Well, congratulations, Miss Wattson. We'll let this training session come to a close for the day" Raindrops began hitting his face and he wrapped his arms around Niobe's waist and whispered in her ear, "I'm proud of you" He pulled away from her and looked into her eyes. "Have any questions?"
Post by Niobe Wattson on Aug 3, 2009 20:59:37 GMT -5
The shock at having cast the spell hadn’t quite worn off Niobe yet. That had been more instinct than it had been practice or skill. It had just…happened. She wasn’t quite sure she would be able to reproduce the results on command but at least she had done it this time. Maybe it was time to end the lesson as the Slytherin had said. Niobe was pretty sure that was as far as she was going to get in that moment. She was jolted out of her shock by the feeling of his arms around her waist.
It was the words in her ear that made her nearly go weak at the knees. The feeling of his breath right by her ear, warm against the chill of the rain. But then he drew away, asking if he had any questions. The rain had picked up a bit and she could feel the raindrops on her face.
“Yes, I have a question.” Niobe said with a coy smile, stepping forward and wrapping her own arms around his waist. “Why’d you let go?” She gave him a kiss. It was her small reward she gave herself for succeeding at the spell. There was no reason not to, as he wouldn’t realize what a huge accomplishment that had just been for her.
Post by Phugsius Charadus on Aug 3, 2009 21:30:05 GMT -5
"Why’d you let go?" Niobe had started kissing him on a rainy field with lightning in the air. Well at least if they got struck by lightning they'd both die.
Phugsius embraced her as rain hit his face and warmth spread throughout his body. Luckily the rain helped keep the fires within from emerging and singeing Niobe's hair. He loved the feeling of her lips connected with his. He let go for a bief moment to answer her question. "Well, I was trying to end the lesson a bit more professionally, but I suppose you had other plans" He winked at the red head he had just been kissing.
Post by Niobe Wattson on Aug 3, 2009 21:42:33 GMT -5
At least he didn’t let go of her and at least he kissed her back. This was not the kissing in the rain that so many girls swooned over as romantic. There was lightning in the background followed by deep rolls of thunder that shook the area. It must have been a real big storm rolling in and here were the two of them just kissing out on the bare Dueling Field. There was no concern over the fact both of them were getting soaked again and no concern that they could be struck at any moment by lightning.
“Oh please, these lessons have been anything but professional.” Niobe said with a twinkle in her blue eyes. He had been made an awful lot of physical contact with her to teach her such lessons, and had even tried to end this one very early with some dinner outing. She didn’t mean to insult at all, that wasn’t her purpose. But it was true.
Post by Phugsius Charadus on Aug 3, 2009 21:57:18 GMT -5
Phugsius smiled at her statement about his "Professional lessons", "Alright, Niobe, you caught me red handed" He said in a sarcastic voice. "I don't wanna be a downer but we should find a safer place to do this". His eyes caught hers as a flash of lightning flew through the sky. He smiled and took her hands.
Post by Niobe Wattson on Aug 3, 2009 22:15:46 GMT -5
He was right, it was time for them to get off this field. She laughed at the sight of the lightning, not really afraid of it. It would more likely strike the trees in the Forest of the top of the University which wasn’t all that far away. But they were getting drenched and would probably be more comfortable somewhere warmer and dryer and cozier.
She let him take her hands, looking around. “I guess if we must get off the Fields we must. The lesson is adjourned as your student no longer wishes to get all wet. So do you know somewhere better to go?”
Niobe smiled and tucked her wand in her pocket. It wouldn't do her much good anymore.
Post by Phugsius Charadus on Aug 3, 2009 22:26:14 GMT -5
Phugsius grinned and pictures flashed in his head of places where they wouldn't get wet from the rain... Before he continued he shielded them from the rain with a protego charm. The common rooms had fire places but they were from different houses. The feasting hall seemed like the best place, but maybe she didn't want food... "Well we could go to the feasting hall or... somewhere in Drakborough.... or we could wander through the university" It all depends on what you want to do Niobe"
Post by Niobe Wattson on Aug 4, 2009 12:14:47 GMT -5
The redhead pondered, blue eyes sweeping the cloudy grounds. There was nobody else out and about because of the rain. Most had probably returned to their common rooms or to the library for safety against the rain. Phugsius and Niobe probably should do the same, and though the Feasting Hall seemed like a nice destination she wasn’t in the mood for a room full of jabbering students. They would be able to get food later when it calmed down, for now she looked across the grounds and saw somewhere they could get out of the rain but that shouldn’t be overly busy.
And she’d get some things to work on her potion as well!
Niobe grabbed the Slytherin’s hand and pulled him across the fields, heading towards the Greenhouses. They’d be warmer, more full of life, but even if there were a few students there studying for Herbology it’d be quieter than anywhere else they’d be able to go. “Come on!” The Hufflepuff said jokingly, tugging him towards the Greenhouses.
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