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Champion De-briefing; let 'em know!
Topic Started: Jul 2 2009, 10:09:02 PM (274 Views)
Mariane Quicompoix	Jul 2 2009, 10:09:02 PM Post #1
Beauxbatons Student Posts: 165 Group: Beauxbatons Member #808 Joined: February 16, 2009 Location Meudon, Paris	Mariane and Madame Leclair entered the Staff room. Mariane, who was only wearing a thin scrap of fabric, shivered. "Why 'aven't we 'osted the Triwizard Tournament at Beauxbatons? At least we wouldn't 'ave to freeze to death.." " 'Ogwarts is where the tournament originated. Zo, we compete 'ere." Madame replied. Mariane sniffed, showing her distaste. "Does the 'Ogwarts champion seem a leetle...young to you, Madame?" the blond asked, her voice dropping to a hushed whisper. Madame Leclair shushed her. "The Goblet 'as made eet's choice. Zink of zis as a good thing. He'll be much easier to beat because of 'is age. I zink you should be more worried about ze Durmstrang." The two waited for the others to join them. "What ees taking zem zo long?" Madame LeClair asked. "We found the staff room without any trouble--and we are guests!"
	Merci Emma! ^-^ <333 Yule Ball Dress
Tristan Nightshade	Jul 3 2009, 03:50:53 AM Post #2
Fifth Year & Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Posts: 2,516 Group: Ravenclaw Prefect (Administrator) Member #114 Joined: March 9, 2007	Tristan burst through the door to the Staff Room, assuming he was running quite late, having to come all the way from the Owlery, but was quite surprised to find he was one of the first. In fact, the French headmistress and her studnet were the only two there. "Oh...uh...hello. I'm Tristan. Sorry to barge in....but I was summoned here." Their beauty was quite striking and he didn't quite know where to look without being rude.
	Rule #76: No Excuses. Play Like a champion! Sig created by Genevieve Raine Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Nimbus 2000 - My Broom of Choice.
Mariane Quicompoix	Jul 3 2009, 10:32:05 AM Post #3
Beauxbatons Student Posts: 165 Group: Beauxbatons Member #808 Joined: February 16, 2009 Location Meudon, Paris	"My eyes are up 'ere, sank you," Mariane said with a smirk. "I am Mariane Quicompoix. I finally meet the 'Ogwarts champion whom ze Goblet feels is most talented in magic." "Interesting-" she quipped, before Madame Jacqueline interjected. "We were ze first ones 'ere. I am eeger for Mariane to rest before ze First Task."
	Merci Emma! ^-^ <333 Yule Ball Dress
Tristan Nightshade	Jul 3 2009, 06:51:13 PM Post #4
Fifth Year & Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Posts: 2,516 Group: Ravenclaw Prefect (Administrator) Member #114 Joined: March 9, 2007	He cleared his throat and focused immediately on her eyes - and only on her eyes. He straightened his robes now that he had gathered his breath and walked forward, offering his hand to Mariane. "Pleased to meet you. I'm as stunned as you are to be honest," referring to his choosing by the Goblet. And yet the entire time he stared at her he couldn't help feel that there was something very familiar about this French girl, that they had perhaps met. But that was impossible as he'd never been to France. And yet his brain kept nagging him to remember where.
	Rule #76: No Excuses. Play Like a champion! Sig created by Genevieve Raine Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Nimbus 2000 - My Broom of Choice.
Bidelia Belleford	Jul 3 2009, 08:30:05 PM Post #5
Headmistress and Head of S.A.V.I.O.R. Posts: 220 Group: Headmistress Member #9 Joined: January 2, 2007 Gender Female Age 126 Location Hogwarts of course!	Bidelia wandered through the door to the staffroom, pausing to look at those already assembled. With a flick of her wand, a tray of butterbeers appeared on the table. "Ah, Madame LeClair and Miss Quicompoix, good to see you here early. I expect you're pleased with the outcome." The woman commented merrily, gesturing to the tray of butterbeers. "I too, am pleased with the outcome." She commented, eyes twinkling as she made her way over, resting a hand on Tristan's shoulder. "Congratulations Mr. Nightshade, I had a feeling someone from your little posse would be our Champion." She commented, chuckling faintly.
Mariane Quicompoix	Jul 3 2009, 08:58:34 PM Post #6
Beauxbatons Student Posts: 165 Group: Beauxbatons Member #808 Joined: February 16, 2009 Location Meudon, Paris	Madame LeClair smiled, accepting a butterbeer, handing one to Mariane, who, on a strict diet of air and water, cringed. Nonetheless, she placed the bottle to her lips and sipped. Butterbeer seemed to be the universal beverage around here, other than pumpkin juice. "We arre very pleased with ze outcome, Bidelia--Mariane is one of our prized pupils at Beaubaxtons. I know she will make us proud." Madame Jacqueline said. "Do call me Jacqueline." The friendly headmistress smiled as she too took a sip of her butterbeer. "And where is ze third school? Durmstrang?" Madame lilted, her accent heavy.
	Merci Emma! ^-^ <333 Yule Ball Dress
Tristan Nightshade	Jul 3 2009, 10:51:28 PM Post #7
Fifth Year & Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Posts: 2,516 Group: Ravenclaw Prefect (Administrator) Member #114 Joined: March 9, 2007	He jumped as the frail, yet surprisingly firm, hand landed on his shoulder. The Headmistress always gave off a distinct air of craziness and though extraordinarily brilliant, it was obvious she was not your average Professor. Still, she had always been friendly and jovial to everyone he knew, "Thanks Professor." He took a butterbeer for himself and drank nearly half in one go. The nerves were starting to build in the pit of his stomach as the more people arrived, the realer it all became.
	Rule #76: No Excuses. Play Like a champion! Sig created by Genevieve Raine Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Nimbus 2000 - My Broom of Choice.
Professor Nate Aphelion	Jul 3 2009, 10:53:50 PM Post #8
Deputy Headmaster & Transfiguration Professor Posts: 722 Group: Ravenclaw Head of House Member #122 Joined: March 20, 2007	Professor Aphelion strode proudly into the room, immensely pleased that Mr Nightshade was to represent the school. He gave the young man a wink before turning to face the Headmistress and Madam LeClair, "Congratulations Ms Quicompoix, I have no doubt that you will do Beauxbatons proud." He raised his drink and skolled to her good health. "And the same to you, Mr Nightshade." Edited by Professor Nate Aphelion, Jul 4 2009, 01:14:11 AM.
	Cheers to Savannah Edkins for the signature.
Piotr Rasputin	Jul 4 2009, 09:25:22 PM Post #9
Durmstrang Student Posts: 114 Group: Durmstrang Member #817 Joined: February 19, 2009 Gender Male	Piotr entered the Staff Room, hurried along by Dr. Ootenbucker. Along the way to the room, they had been speaking in rapid Russian (well, Dr. Ootenbucker was doing most of the talking): "Look, Piotr," said Dr. Ootenbucker, "It is all well and good that you are making friends here, but be careful. She could be a spy from the other side." Ella? A spy? That's ridiculous, Piotr thought. He remained silent and respectful of what the Doctor had to say, however. "Even if she isn't, you could let something slip," the Doctor went on, "And she might be pressured into spilling any information on you she can to that boy in the banana costume. And besides, it wouldn't do for you to be acting the way you are what with you being champion now. You've got a lot of responsibility, and you need to appear dignified at all times. No more looking like a sad puppy when you have to do something you don't want to. This is a great opportunity for you! Who knows where you could end up after you win!" Piotr remained silent. In other words, Dr. Ootenbucker didn't approve of Ella, mainly for two reasons: She was from Hogwarts, and therefore the enemy. And she was a possible distraction from the tournament and the tasks at hand. Dr. Ootenbucker clearly wanted Piotr to win, but did Piotr care as much about winning himself? He couldn't decide. "Good evening everyone," said the Doctor, "Congratulations to Ms. Quicompoix and Mr. Nightshade. I am sure you vill make both of your schools very proud even if your efforts to vin the tournament come up just short of success." The Durmstrang headmaster seemed oddly confident with that statement. "Now, if ve can get on with this so that Piotr here can get some rest before he begins his training, that vould be appreciated." Piotr remained stonily silent, standing upright and managing to look impressively intimidating, though inside he was groaning, both at the Doctor's thinly-veiled swipe at the other two champions, and partly because this meant that the Headmaster would want him to go to bed right after this meeting. Would he ever find time to see Ella? Piotr stole glances over to the other two champions. One of them seemed like a pale and frail wilting flower of a young woman, the other was just a boy. Neither of them seemed particularly champion material. Obviously, the way the Headmaster had been talking, he was thinking the same thing as Piotr.
	Thanks 'Stanta!
Alastor Moody	Jul 4 2009, 10:42:34 PM Post #10
Ex-auror Posts: 67 Group: External Citizen Member #849 Joined: March 18, 2009 Gender Male Age 19 Location Insanity	Alastor entered the Staff Room, magical eye shifting around in its socket, constantly checking every person, object, and even the bricks in the walls for concealment. "Evening," he growled, "glad to see Mr. Nightshade left his banana costume behind. And congratulations to all of the champions, of course." Moody regarded the boy with curiosity and a slight hint of suspicion. Not of the boy himself, but of the circumstances. Why him? Moody vaguely remembered seeing the boy at the World Cup, when Azariah was defeated. But he couldn't have been that capable a wizard. Not at fifteen. There was something fishy about all this. To Moody, this was a conspiracy. Few people tend to take him seriously anymore, though. Their loss. He'd need to speak with those who might listen in private. "Bidelia?" said Moody, "I'll need to speak with you after this. In private." Both Moody's eyes, the normal brown one and the oversized blue one, shifted in Tristan's direction, indicating to Bidelia what his private conversation was going to be about.
	Signature by the talented Tinsley Carmichael
Jeremiah Svalbard	Jul 5 2009, 10:18:19 PM Post #11
Triwizard Tournament Judge & Wealthy Philanthropist Posts: 7 Group: External Citizen Member #876 Joined: April 12, 2009	Jeremiah entered the Staff Room wordlessly, only making his presence known by walking into the eyeline of those present. He was well and truly ensconced in this plot now. He nodded at each of the Champions, "Congratulations on your selection. I wish all three of you the best of luck." In particular he would have to very cautious with Alastor Moody around. Eternally paranoid and forever seeing sinister behaviour in others, Moody would most certainly be on the ball through the tournament. Jeremiah would need to be careful his hand was never detected.
	Where better for evil to hide but in plain sight?
Tristan Nightshade	Jul 7 2009, 05:02:00 AM Post #12
Fifth Year & Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Posts: 2,516 Group: Ravenclaw Prefect (Administrator) Member #114 Joined: March 9, 2007	Tristan's stomach tensed as the familiar face of Jeremiah Svalbard, a man Addie had accused of killing her mother, joined them in the Staff Room. Yet as the unassuming figure quietly congratulated them on their selection his mind continued to scoff at the very idea. There's no way it could've been him. The Professors obviously have faith in him if they've invited him into the castle. You love her but you can't agree with her on this. He shook the hand offered to him, noting a perfect firmness to the move, before relasing it, "Thankyou. It's a pleasure to meet you, sir." And yet as the room filled with more and more famous and/or powerful people he began to feel out of place, like a child who had stumbled into his parents private meetings, entirely out of his depth. He had to keep reminding himself that the Goblet had chosen him for a reason. "So what happens now, Professor?" directing his question at the Headmistress and Professor Aphelion.
	Rule #76: No Excuses. Play Like a champion! Sig created by Genevieve Raine Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Nimbus 2000 - My Broom of Choice.
Bidelia Belleford	Jul 7 2009, 01:02:48 PM Post #13
Headmistress and Head of S.A.V.I.O.R. Posts: 220 Group: Headmistress Member #9 Joined: January 2, 2007 Gender Female Age 126 Location Hogwarts of course!	Bidelia nodded to each person in turn as they entered the staffroom. "Doctor, Mr. Rasputin, congratulations. Though, I have full confidence in my own Champion." She commented, smiling brightly in response to the Doctor's jibe. "Of course Alastor," Bidelia nodded, "and not to worry, we'll be done shortly." Bidelia nodded to Jeremiah before turning to the Champions. "The first task... Well, you'll have to wait until that very day to find out. The first task is about facing the unknown." The woman smiled merrily, clearly pleased with the idea.
Alastor Moody	Jul 7 2009, 02:07:42 PM Post #14
Ex-auror Posts: 67 Group: External Citizen Member #849 Joined: March 18, 2009 Gender Male Age 19 Location Insanity	"You'll be going into the Forbidden Forest," growled Moody, "and that's all we can tell you. Good place for facing the unknown. Once your in there, you'll have to figure out what you must do yourself, and face what ever stands in your way. Constant vigilance is the only thing that will save you! Constant vigilance! But if you run into trouble, just send up red sparks with your wand and we'll come to help you. You'll be penalized, though. And you'll be penalized if you fail to complete one or more of your objectives, which of course, we're not going to tell you. "--Oh, and there's a--hopefully--brief meeting before the task on November the twenty-second. Its an important part of the tournament, though. Mr. Ollivander will be here to weigh your wands. Too bad the press will be there." Moody scanned Jeremiah with his eye, finding nothing suspicious (aside from Jeremiah himself), he looked back at the champions, both his eyes resting on the Nightshade boy "Any questions?"
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Piotr Rasputin	Jul 7 2009, 04:25:54 PM Post #15
Durmstrang Student Posts: 114 Group: Durmstrang Member #817 Joined: February 19, 2009 Gender Male	"Actually..." said Piotr, speaking up at last. Something was bothering him, "I vill just be blunt about this. Do you think this is right? The Hogwarts champion is...vell, he is just a boy. He does not have the kind of training that Mariane and me have had. I do not mean to offend Tristan, but perhaps this is a mistake? Should there be a...vhat do they call it here...a recount?" Piotr meant no offense, really. And yet, he was concerned about the boy. How could he be expected to compete with a witch and wizard with years more experience? Dr. Ootenbucker laughed jovially. "That is so like Piotr," said the Doctor, "Concerned for others. But really, this is nonsense. He vas chosen, yes? The Goblet is a powerful magical object. It always chooses the best candidate, and so clearly Mr. Nightshade is the best Hogwarts has to offer." Edited by Piotr Rasputin, Jul 7 2009, 04:29:34 PM.
	Thanks 'Stanta!
Alastor Moody	Jul 7 2009, 05:00:59 PM Post #16
Ex-auror Posts: 67 Group: External Citizen Member #849 Joined: March 18, 2009 Gender Male Age 19 Location Insanity	"A powerful magical object indeed," said Moody. His tone was one of suspicion, "would take a lot of magical power to hoodwink, but not impossible." His eyes shifted around the room, both in different directions. He couldn't accuse anyone just yet, but he was almost certain that the Goblet would not have chosen a fifth year over many better-trained witches and wizards unless it had been influenced. And only an exceptionally potent confundus charm could have done the job. Which meant an exceptional witch or wizard was behind it Edited by Alastor Moody, Jul 7 2009, 05:01:48 PM.
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Tristan Nightshade	Jul 7 2009, 05:06:31 PM Post #17
Fifth Year & Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Posts: 2,516 Group: Ravenclaw Prefect (Administrator) Member #114 Joined: March 9, 2007	The Durmstrang champion, Piotr, seemed genuinely concerned for his well being which he was appreciative of, though he found it a little condescending. But his nervous excitement turned to a frown at the doctor's comment. It was an off-the-cuff remark but the subtext was painfully clear: he - a 5th year student - had been suggested to be the best Hogwarts has to offer. "With all due respect Dr Ootenbucker, I may only be a 5th year but any of the Professors here will vouch for my ability to compete." He looked to the Headmistress and Professor Aphelion to support him.
	Rule #76: No Excuses. Play Like a champion! Sig created by Genevieve Raine Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain Nimbus 2000 - My Broom of Choice.
Professor Nate Aphelion	Jul 7 2009, 05:21:28 PM Post #18
Deputy Headmaster & Transfiguration Professor Posts: 722 Group: Ravenclaw Head of House Member #122 Joined: March 20, 2007	Professor Aphelion stepped up behind the young man and placed his hand reassuringly on his shoulder, "Mr Nightshade is not the first student of his age to be selected for the Tournament. History tells us that on four other occasions a 5th year student has been chosen to represent a competing school." He dropped his hand before continuing, "Why I believe the last such occurrence was a Mr Vladimir Sevanaya who represented Durmstrang only two or three hundred years ago." He stepped forward a few steps to stand between the Headmistress and Mr Nightshade and the imposing figure of Dr Ootenbucker, defending them, "The Hogwarts staff have complete faith in his ability to not only compete, but emerge triumphant in the end."
	Cheers to Savannah Edkins for the signature.
Alastor Moody	Jul 7 2009, 05:39:57 PM Post #19
Ex-auror Posts: 67 Group: External Citizen Member #849 Joined: March 18, 2009 Gender Male Age 19 Location Insanity	"Hmph," said Moody, "Not like any of that matters. The Goblet of Fire has made its selection. It has now gone out and won't light again until the start of the next tournament. Tristan is champion now and there's no going back." A manic glint appeared in Mad-Eye's normal eye, "Our only choice is to continue on with the tournament and find out if someone's hand is in this as it unfolds."
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Mariane Quicompoix	Jul 8 2009, 12:22:54 AM Post #20
Beauxbatons Student Posts: 165 Group: Beauxbatons Member #808 Joined: February 16, 2009 Location Meudon, Paris	Mariane stood there, her thin arms folded. This "tournament" was shaping out be more than she bargained for. Forbidden Forest? Mariane didn't do forests. "I don't do forests," she whispered in rapid French to madame Jacqueline. "Hsst!" Madame said, shushing the girl quickly. "Your name has been chosen to represent Beauxbatons. You'll be fine. Maybe Madame Mimi's has some robes for you back home and can outfit you properly. You're a clever witch, Mariane. I don't doubt you'll do well." "Maybe I can convince one of them to carry me through the forest." Mariane muttered softly, her impossibly blue eyes scanning the people present. "I zink we are up to ze challenge," Mariane said, switching back to English.
	Merci Emma! ^-^ <333 Yule Ball Dress
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