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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 3, 2007 22:38:32 GMT
Caleb entered the club headquarters waiting to start teaching students how to defend themselves.
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Post by pixie on Jan 3, 2007 22:43:22 GMT
Amanda had been on her way to DADA when she passed a room that said Dueling Club. Her curiosity getting the better of her, she decided to drop in. She entered and was surpised to see Professor Black, already occupying the room. "Oh! Hello Professor. What are you doing here?" she asked as she looked around the room in curiosity.
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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 3, 2007 22:48:18 GMT
"I run the dueling club Amanda. After my brother died the job went to me. And welcome by the way. What brings you here?" Caleb said, while playing with his wand.
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Post by pixie on Jan 3, 2007 23:05:15 GMT
Amanda blushed and grinned sheepishly. "Well... you see... I'm... I'm supossed to be in Defense class right now... but this caught my eye and well I don't think the new Professor will notice if I'm not there..." she finished lamely. Great job Amanda! she berated herself. Next time why don't you just ask him to give you a detention while you're at it!? Shut up! she snapped at herself internally.
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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 3, 2007 23:08:38 GMT
"Skipping class is not a good idea Amanda. Not a very responsible idea at all. I expected better. However you can stay if you wish. Is there anything thats bothering you?" Caleb asked, dissappointed that Amanda skipped class.
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Post by pixie on Jan 3, 2007 23:17:26 GMT
Amanda shrugged. "Well, I guess I am having a bit of truble adjusting to my first year here at Hogwarts..." she trailed off not wanting to place her worries on her teacher.
((just a reminder that Amanda talks to herself alot in her head so if it's in italics, she's making a comment to herself. and if it's in bold, it's a reply. usually a snappish one))
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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 3, 2007 23:21:43 GMT
"Why are you having 'a bit of trouble'? Your smart and funny and if I was a bit younger I would say you were amazingly pretty. So why are you having troubles?" Caleb said looking her straight in the eyes.
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Post by pixie on Jan 3, 2007 23:29:15 GMT
Amanda looked at the professor staring into her eyes. should I tell him? Her decision made, she sighed and began. "Well, it's not easy being a first year. Not many friends, older students, scared, unsure of myself. Not to mention my home life isn't too good." her voice cracked on these last few words as she realized what she was about to reveal to this man she had only known for a few short hours yet already felt a deep connection with.
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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 3, 2007 23:41:28 GMT
Caleb was able to tell something was wrong. "You don't have to tell me anything Amanda. But if you did Im pretty sure you would feel better. Whatever you say I will never repeat." Caleb said, tucking his wand back into his pockets giving Amanda his full attention.
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Post by pixie on Jan 3, 2007 23:46:22 GMT
Amanda bit her lip and nodded slowly, tears streaming down her face as she revealed what would either save her life, or end it. "My father... beats me..." she whispered barely audible as she rolled up her sleeves to reveal the bruises on her arms, and rolled down her collar to reveal the bruises on her neck and collarbone where he had strangled her nearly to death on the day before she started Hogwarts. She looked away from the professor not wanting to meet his eyes.
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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 3, 2007 23:57:09 GMT
Caleb sighed. He hated when he found out about things like this. He walked over to her and gave her a hug, avoiding the marks. "What does your mom say?"
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Post by pixie on Jan 4, 2007 0:00:23 GMT
Amanda sniffled. "She tries to protect me, but he just beats her too..." she whispered helplessly. She looked up into his eyes. "Professor please, you have to help me!" she pleaded through her tears.
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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 4, 2007 0:02:18 GMT
"I will Amanda I will. I know this dosent help much, but just try to avoid him as much as possible. Are your parents muggles?" Caleb said, still holding her.
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Post by pixie on Jan 4, 2007 0:06:09 GMT
Amanda drew in a shaky breath. "No. They're both wizards." she replied.
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Post by Caleb Black on Jan 4, 2007 0:07:20 GMT
"Damn. Well I have one idea but I really dont think it would work." Caleb said staring across the room.
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