[Hogsmeade] NotCloseEnough

[Ilea McGregor]

Night was quickly drawing near, Ilea made her from her home and was on her way up to the school to meet with Professor Vaid, well to her it was Will. Tonight was their date and she wasn't sure where they were going, so she decided to play safe and wore a purple silk shirt and a black flowing skirt with heeled boots. Thinking back on last night and how much she enjoyed spending what bit of time she did with him, he was kind, very sweet and intelligent. Ok, not to mention he was good looking. As she walked, Ilea glanced up at the night sky taking notice how beautiful it was.

Nearing the school, Ilea remembered when she use to go to Hogwarts. Just being there brought back memories, good and bad. This time coming back was worth it all, she was going out with someone she considered special to her. Unsure of where they were going to meet, she decided to call for her owl Skittles. Seeing a little brown barn owl coming from the night sky, Skittles flew down as she tied the note to Will on to his foot, so that he would know to meet her on the grounds this way he would know that she was there. "Give this to Professor Will Vaid." she said softly as she gave him a gentle rub on the head and sent him off.

Ilea made her way to the grounds and took a seat on one of the benches to wait for Will. Scanning the area around her, memories began to flood through her mind of her school years. She was a bit popular back then, but even still, she managed to get into more trouble than what it was worth, hence why she was so popular with the Slytherins and she was a Ravenclaw. That was sad and merely pathetic. Smoothing her skirt, she crossed one leg over the other and leaned back against the bench to stare at the sky. A soft sigh escaped her lips trying to calm down a little, she was so excited that she couldn't hardly wait to see him. Ok, now she was starting to feel like a school girl going on her first date with the cutest guy in the school. Her thoughts disappeared when she heard the sound of footsteps approaching.

[Professor William Vaid]

It had seemed a long day today, and the endless amount of lessons and jibes from students were making it even longer. Again he had no lunch as he was busy helping a select few students who wanted to stay behind and learn a little more, well that’s what they said anyway, it was just a little strange how they were all girls. Being a Hufflepuff, he couldn’t say no.

“Alright girls, that’s it for today, we have another lesson tomorrow and I’ve got somewhere to be, so off you go” he said, finally giving up and the girls all gave moans and sighs in defeat. Waving them of as they left the classroom, a owl suddenly came through the open window and dropped a note infront of him. Sighing, he opened it half expecting it to be more work. It was a note from Ilea. Smiling, he rolled it back up and thrust it into his pocket. Not even bothering to clean his desk which he usually did, he walked straight out of the classroom. Walking down the stupid amount of stairs to get to the ground floor, he pushed open the doors that leads to the entrance. He saw Ilea, and she seemed to look more beautiful than the night before. Sneaking up behind her, he covered her eyes with his hands;

“Guess who” he said, with a smile in his voice. He was pleased to see her after a hard days work.

[Ilea McGregor]

Ilea sat there as the footsteps had disappeared "It must have been someone else." she thought sighing softly. Gazing back up at the stars, it seemed like a couple new ones had come from out of hiding. Night drew closer as the moon begin to slowly appear in the sky. Thinking back on the other night, Ilea smiled again. Remembering the smile upon his face made her heart race within and prayed that tonight would go just as well as the other night. She wasn't going to get her hopes up too much and didn't have any expectations for this but if something came to be of them, then that would be great too.

Startled out of her thoughts by a set of hands preventing her to see, she heard Will's voice and smiled "Ummm, a very handsome Professor standing behind me?" she teased letting a soft chuckle escape from her lips. Leaning her head back she saw him standing behind her, "Hello there." she said as she stood up from the bench and walked around it. It was refreshing to see him again especially with him smiling like he was. Ilea wrapped her arms around him giving him a hug "How was work today?" she asked leaning back to look at him. He alone was enough to set any females heart in a blaze. "All is well I trust?" she inquired tilting her head slightly.

[Professor William Vaid]

Will laughed when Ilea asked if it was a handsome professor.
“Nope, you guess wrong” he smiled as she turned around and gave him a hug. He hugged her back and gave her a big grin, he really was pleased to see her.

“Work? It was okay. The day seemed to take forever though, kids wanting extra tutoring and what not never mind the endless day of lessons, how about yours? Get told to hide the wand today?” he couldn’t help but joke, and a laugh escaped him. Bending his arm so she could link hers in it, he tilted his head a little. As they began to walk, he couldn’t help but keep looking over to her to take in her beauty. She looked even more radiant tonight than the night before, if it was even possible to be so.

“Did anything interesting happen? Or do you just get stuffed with boring day’s like mine?” he asked as he looked up at the moon, he raised his eyebrows as the cold wind suddenly hit them. He lifted his hands up and scratched his stubble before running a hand through his now messy hair.
"Are you warm enough Beautiful?" he asked, concerned if she was cold, he would give her his jacket.

[Ilea McGregor]

When Will said that she was wrong, Ilea grinned as she stood up to join him "My dear Professor, I must beg to differ with you. You truly are a handsome man. A man I would definitely like to know the ins and outs of." she said wrapping her arms giving him a hug, and felt him hug her in return. After a long nearly sleepless night and an interesting day of confusion for her coworkers, Ilea was described as a jumping bean out of control. Everyone was in complete confusion as to what her deal was, yet only she knew what it was. Confrontations here and there and the office cleaned and spotless, the boss was surprised yet impressed by what she had done. Ilea only commented to her employer and co-workers that she was just in a good mood and for them not to ruin it.

Looking into Will's eyes, she tilted her head asking about his day and as she listened the thoughts of Extra tutoring echoed through her mind when he talked about it and a smile graced her lips. "I'm glad you had a decent day. It vasn't all that bad vas it?" her German accent began to surface and didn't realize it when she asked. "Vell at least classes are ov'r now." Ilea's mouth dropped in shock that he had brought up 'hide the wand' but laughed about it "I can't believe you said that." she shook her head still in surprise. Taking his arm "So about this tutoring.." she paused then asked "What would I have to do..to become a student of yours?" giving him a mischievous grin. She was interested in learning the ability, she tried so hard back in school but gave up on it.

Not only that it would be great getting to spend as much time as she could with Will. Asking about her day, Ilea moved the thought aside and answered "My day, well it's been rather busy. People at work thought I was on something seeing how the whole department is now organized when it wasn't before and were confused as to why I was in such a good mood today." While walking together to wherever Will had planned for them to go, Ilea glanced over at him taking notice to him glancing at her every so often. Thinking to herself as she scanned his features "Is this really happening? There was no way the night could get any better than being with him." giving him a warm smile. As a cold wind blew through, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath it was just enough to give her chills.

Hearing Will ask if she was warm enough, Ilea opened her eyes and looked at him nodding "I'm fine," her tone softened more than usual "Besides, If I got too cold I could always summon for my jacket." she stated then said "Or.." she paused slipping her arm around him "I could warm up next to you if that's ok?" Ilea looked up at him, he was a bit taller than she but it was an advantage for the both of them. As they walked, a moment of silence was deafening, so Ilea decided to ask "So Professor, what is on our agenda for this beautiful evening?" glancing out in front of them, she took notice that they were heading toward the village then looked back at Will raising her eyebrow in curiosity.

[Professor William Vaid]

((OOC: Sorry it's REALLY rubbish hahaha, I have headache ))

Will smirked as she bantered with him, and couldn’t help but shake his head at her. Linking arms, with her, he slid his hand down her arm and linked fingers with her while giving her a flashy grin. Looking forward, they began to walk and Will could feel the energy bouncing off Ilea. He shrugged as she said the hard day was over and began laughing again once she said she couldn’t believe he brought up ‘Hide the wand’ again. It was a cheeky, yet hearty laugh, and Will couldn’t help but let it loose. Leaning back a little, his stomach began to hurt from laughing so much.

“Are you saying you want Occlumency lessons with me?” he asked, raising an eyebrow turning to look at her with a confused look on his face.
“I’ll willing to teach you if you want” he smiled. It was good she wanted to spend more time with him, and he was sure he would enjoy her company too. Smiling at her suggestions of if she got to cold, he nodded at the last one in agreement. Of course he wouldn’t mind snuggling up to Ilea, who wouldn’t?

“Call me Will” he said politely. “Professor is boring now” he laughed.
“Well, I thought I could take you to that small restaurant in Hogsmeade right at the end of the high street, and then a walk along the river? How does that sound?” he asked her.

[Ilea McGregor]

As Will slid his hand down her arm and entwined his fingers with hers, Ilea looked over at him as a smile crossed her lips. Walking hand in hand and gazing out toward the approaching village, she looked back over at him and instantly got chills causing little goosebumps to run up and down her arms. As they spoke, she laughed with Will as the highlighted story she told him came up. It was funny more now than ever and it was one she would never forget either. Ilea nodded to Will's question, "Yes, I would like to learn if you wouldn't mind teaching me." she said sincerely, noticing the confused look upon his face.

But when he agreed to teach her, she smiled cheekily. "At least not only would I be learning something I've wanted to learn, but I'd be in your company and would give us more time together." she explained. Seeing him smile and nod to her suggestion of warming up next to him, she returned the smile this time only wider and did just that. Resting her head upon his shoulder, she looked up at him and smile then gently kissed the lower part of his cheek.


Hearing him ask her to call him Will, she nodded her head "Ok." then chuckled at his comment. Ilea asked about the agenda he had planned and when he told her, she grinned and said "I think that sounds like a wonderful idea." as they walked down the cobblestone road, Ilea looked over at Will with this wide smile upon her face. "How did I get so lucky?" she asked herself mentally. Turning her attention back in front of her, she reached in her pocket and pulled out a chain with an emblem of strength "I want you to have this." she side stopping in the middle of the street. Turning toward Will and placed it around his neck, "It's a symbol of strength.It's suppose to bring luck." she said with a smile.

[Professor William Vaid]

As they began walking again, Will felt Ilea lean her head on his shoulder before planting a small kiss on his cheek. Turning his head he smiled at her. She was so cute, he just wanted to squeeze her so hard in a hug. Settling for squeezing her hand a little in acceptance of the kiss, they made their way down the cobbled high street of Hogsmeade and Ilea did something unexpected. Suddenly stopping in the street, she let go of his hand, causing will to stop suddenly a few steps in front of her, before turning back to her and stepping back in front of her.

Before he could ask what was wrong, she had pulled something out of her pocket and presented him with it. Accepting it in confusion, he looked at it closer to find it was an emblem of strength on a chain. Frowning, he looked back up to her.
“Thank you....but why?” he asked totally confused. He felt a little guilty at the fact she was giving him something this extravagant already. Looking back down to it, he examined it for a moment before looking back up and smiling at her. Leaning over and grabbing her hand, he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

“I feel guilty now, I have nothing to give to you” he said before looking around and spotting a small flower garden.Grinning, he motioned a ‘1 moment’ finger at her before letting go of her hand once again and jogging over to the flowerbed. Pulling a single red rose from it, he picked off the thorns before making his way back to her, with the rose behind his back.
“I hope this will do for now” he grinned, revealing the rose to her.