Transfiguration Lesson 3: Survivor

[Rystain Quandry]

Rystain cracked open an eyelid when he felt shade fall across him. Then he heard Sam ask if they were up for it. He wasn't sure what she meant until he saw the beach volley ball under her arm. He was sure there was a reason the girl was holding the muggle object but he couldn't fathom what it was for. He hated muggle studdies and avoided them like the plague, and that included a personal objection to playing muggle games as well.

He looked towards Lyra to see if she would respond first. He'd rather watch them anyways.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam sighed setting her smile to a small frown before tossing a wicked grin behind her as she approached the Jordan brothers.

"Afternoon Gentlemen." she said balancing the ball, she found the game amusing at least and hoped the sportsmen would agree.

"The word is that you two are the best Chasers at Hogwarts, is that so?" she asked almost predatorily.

[Eve Mallory]

Eve stiffened hesitantly when Sam approached, but when the girl talked about the Jordans playing quidditch she took pride in her best friends and took an uncommon jump at conversation even with the temptress in front of her.

"You've heard true miss..." she bit her lip not knowing who Samantha was or well knowing, hearing at least news about a transfer, but wasn't it impolite to call someone unless they gave you leave to?

[Samantha Montgomery]

"Samantha Montgomery." she said quickly introducing herself, "But please call me Sam, and you must be Ms. Mallory, of course in company with Josh and Lance Jordan." she smiled warmly, " It's a pleasure to meet you all." she said with an earnest expression.

[Eve Mallory]

"Sam then.." she nodded, strange for a Slytherin she seemed...almost nice. "Yes the Jordans are famous for their sports skills." she said praising her friends and smiling behind her. It was then that she noticed the volleyball and her eyes widened. She knew the game well, but of course her family hadn't been as much antimuggle as other families were she had played the game when she was younger and rarely since, she remembered the last time she did play was with the boys, but she wondered if they remembered.

"They're quite adept..." she finished lamely swallowing the dryness at the back of her throat.

[Samantha Montgomery]

"Is that so?" she asked her lips curling upwards, she couldn't help the gleam in her eyes but luckily the glasses hid it, "So what do you all say then?" she asked the lot of them, " Class doesn't seem to be starting anytime soon, you want in on a game?"

[Josh Jordan]

As Sam came closer, he tightened his hold on Eve just a little bit. Sure, Sam may have had an effect on some other boys, but Josh was not affected by it. His eyes were on Eve, and that's where they would always be.

He eyed the volleyball in Sam's hand and he was game for just any type of sport. Muggle or nonmuggle. Josh looked to Lance and nodded. "Come on Lance, let's play." He looked down too Eve. "You too Eve. I still remember the last time we played. You were pretty good." He looked at her with big begging eyes. "Pretty please? It won't be the same without you."

[Eve Mallory]

Eve looked up hesitantly at the other girl wondering if it would be alright if she played as well. Josh seemed to want to play and she wouldn't have minded doing something that brought back good memories, "Is...that alright?" she asked.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam laughed something rich and hearty, " Please do, we'll need even teams." she nodded eagerly."Although I confess I'm not brilliant at this game." she smiled and didn't think twice about Eve joining the game, in fact she had expected it and was pleased that they would indeed have even teams. Still what made her the happiest was the way Josh tightened his arms around the small female he held how he seemed indifferent to her. She was indeed pleased, since she contrary to belief, did not actually want the attention she was given.

[Lance Jordan]

Lance nodded in agreement with Josh, "sure sounds fun, I'm always up for a game." He didn't look twice at the girl, but grinned at the ball in her hand. He did love sports and if the teacher didn't seem to mind... he looked in the direction of the professor who was just sitting back watching and not getting up. He shrugged. Might as well have some fun while they waited. He stood up and while Josh was standing he helped Eve off the ground.

[Lyra Newbury]

Lyra looked back at Rystain, who seemed to be disliking Sam's idea. And Sam had already moved on to the Jordan brothers and Eve. "Go on then. Don't let the Hufflepuffs steal the spotlight. You're far better at sports than they are. And besides, it will give me a chance to compare you all. You know, looks wise." She raised her eyebrows at him them made a shooing motion with her hand.

[Rystain Quandry]

Rystain gave her a look that said 'yer gonna pay for his later', and then stood up with his wand in hand ... "Accio ball!" The ball flew into his hands and he gave a challenging grin to Sam. He dared her to say something with a twinkle in his eyes. If Lyra wanted to shoo him away, then fine but he was gonna make it worth his while.. now and later.

[Eve Mallory]

As Eve was hoisted up she quickly got to her feet and stretched a bit ready to play. She smiled up at Lance and Josh that they were doing something old and familiar and that she too had been invited to play, although it'd be a bit of being in the spotlight she couldn't help but want to do this.

[Samantha Montgomery]

When the ball flew from her hands she turned quickly she heard his voice but then she was still surprised that it was gone from her. She didn't laugh but her lips curled upwards in a soft smirk as she tilted her head at him. "Very well then, if you're *dying* to play" she smiled and then again behind her to the trio, "Hmm...we'll need another..."

[Ivan Kresimir]

Ivan walked into the room and walked through the sand to the professor. In a heavily accented voice, "Professor?" He assummed she was the professor only that she wasn't as young as the others in the room. "My pardons for lateness, I was just assigned to your class from Professor Dumbledore. I am a new transfer." He looked around, "Is your class always so?" His Romanian accent was deep and sturdy and his broad shoulders cast a shadow over the professor.

[Nikita Long]

Nikita smiled, let the kids have their fun, they could get to "class" or her worst case scenario next week, the important thing was that they were transfiguring things already, everyone had come in and tried at least and with what they had been able to accomplish they were well into the lesson plan. Severus might have needed a bit of help as well as Gage and some of the younger students but she was happy to see the older students helping out.

When Ivan appeared she took his note and nodded, " The class will change periodically, go ahead and change into whatever you feel like wearing...unless robes are your preference it can be hot out, class will begin soon. My objective Mr. Kresimir is to first see where everyone is in the class as far as transfiguration goes and then to proceed from there.

[Ivan Kresimir]

Ivan nodded with a curt snap of his heels that couldn't be heard due to the sand between his boots. He pulled out his wand not used to the heat, having been in colder climates with furs to wear regularly but this was not his idea of comfortable. He looked around at the other students and frowned at the states of undress and his voice deep and sure transfigured his robes and uniform that he was still not quite used to into loose fitting brown light weight pants and a white cotton lace up shirt. He found and empty spot and sat down in the sand with his knees up and waited for class to start.

[Josh Jordan]

Josh helped Eve up with ease, and set her down on her feet gently. He didn't have a problem picking her up. It just gave him one more reason to be near her. A smile played across his lips. He knew that volleyball was something Eve was good at. Now maybe her self-confidence level would rise some.

"Hm. Another player." Josh looked around the room. He wished that Genevieve was in this class. They could have her on their team, although he wasn't sure how good she was with volleyball. Josh's eyes landed on the Ravenclaw that came in late. He approached him. "Hey," he said. "Are you any good with volleyball?"

[Ivan Kresimir]

Ivan looked at the guy that approached him. Volleyball was a sport he was only mildly familiar with playing but if it was a sport than he could learn quickly enough. He had been a quidditch player at his old school and enjoyed sports as much as the next guy.

"I have played once or twice..." He said. He was usually fairly quiet.. the type who said what he needed to but not more than he had to.

[Josh Jordan]

"Great," replied Josh. "Then you are qualified to be on our team! That is, of course if you want to be on our team." He glanced back to Eve and Lance before looking back. "By the way, I'm Josh. Josh Jordan." He knew that his team could more than likely give the Slytherins a run for their money. When it came to sports, Josh was competitive, but not extremely. He knew that he wanted to win, but if he lost, then he wouldn't be a sore loser. He would just take it and accept that he lost and try to better himself for the next time.