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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 10, 2008 12:33:39 GMT -5
Required reading list in hand, Lyra entered the bookshop. Some of her books were the same as last term, so she didn't need everything on the list, but there were quite a few new books. Her parents had given her all the money she needed for acquiring her school supplies, and then some. She had plenty of money and time, so she strolled around the bookshop pulling random books from the shelves and flipping through them.
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 12:47:49 GMT -5
It was about time that Samantha got her books, but she had wanted to wait for Caleb to accompany her, and she had been able to drag him down this weekend. She was surprised to see Lyra, but smiled in the girl's direction. She wondered how it looked to have the Arithmancy teacher with her, seemingly catering to her whims. Not good she decided, but no one knew they were related, and surely a teacher could help out a student. She held her finger up for him to pause where he was, "Or you could get started looking for my books..." she said coyly through her lashes.
When he left her she laughed and turned to go and talk to Lyra, " New books?"
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Post by Caleb Renneau on Sept 10, 2008 12:49:51 GMT -5
He knew he was being coerced, but she was so darn cute when she did it, of course if he ever told her that, well her reaction would be anything but cute. He smiled, which would make it all the more cute to him. As he did her bidding he never gave a second thought to what it might appear like he was doing. He figured that everyone would know she was his sister soon enough especially with how much he was seeing her now, he *never* thought someone might think he was trying to seduce his little sister.
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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 10, 2008 13:01:22 GMT -5
Samantha, the transfer student, was also in the bookshop today. "Yes. My family's trip to Barbados was extended and I didn't have enough time to do all of my school shopping before the term started. Actually, this was the last of it. But I simply couldn't use the school's copies anymore." She placed a book she had been looking at back onto the shelf. "What about you, Sam? Couldn't manage to get your books before transferring?" Lyra looked past Samantha to the man she was with, Professor Renneau. Merlin, he was cute. Lyra smiled and returned her gaze back to Sam's face.
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 13:06:49 GMT -5
She shrugged, " I have them in french at home, I decided to buy them in english now and compare later." she smiled as Lyra looked after her brother, yes, she had felt the same once. Once? Who was she kidding her brother was still one of the most handsome men she knew. Besides it was fun getting new things, and it wasn't as if she didn't have the money to buy as many text books as she wanted. She could have laughed, or all she had to do was have her father send them to her.
When she was at Beauxbatons her father took over the textbook publications that were supplied there and she wondered if she'd do the same now for Hogwarts the thought made her smile.
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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 10, 2008 13:11:22 GMT -5
"Hmm..." Samantha was a bit of a snob, but it wouldn't do to snub the new girl when she was so popular. Everyone loved her and Lyra wasn't about to single herself out. And she was quite certain they had enough in common to make a decent friendship. "Why are you with the Professor? You two aren't dating are you?" Her eyes widened at the scandal. Not only was it extremely inappropriate for a professor to date a student, but Samantha was only a fifth year.
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 13:15:30 GMT -5
Like talking about her family's vacation in Barbados wasn't snobbish. Sam knew this game well, and played it if she had to. The show of who has more this or that, and who trumped who, it was a stupid game but important among her social line. When Lyra mentioned the professor and her dating Sam's eyes widened, how could she not have seen that being drawn as a conclusion, she was quick to negate it, "No." she laughed, " of course not, but I've known Professor Renneau for years." she said not lying, " he's just helping me get a good start this year."
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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 10, 2008 13:24:18 GMT -5
She raised an eyebrow and looked back at the professor. "Is he seeing anyone then?" She could certainly use a 'good start' this year too. Lyra grinned and pulled another book off the shelf, flipped through the first chapter, then put it back. They were in the Defense section so she might as well get her Defense Against the Dark Arts text while they were here. She looked at her list and then scanned the spines for the corresponding title.
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 13:31:28 GMT -5
"Not that I know of." she answered, though she wasn't sure she wanted anyone encroaching on her territory, and not someone who would break her brother's heart, because then she would have to break the person's soul. She thought all of this with a smile on her face. She didn't bother looking at books Caleb was doing it for her. "Although he might have a girl back home."
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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 10, 2008 13:39:19 GMT -5
Lyra snickered and waved off the last remark. Clearly Samantha was being territorial for some reason. "Long distance relationships don't work. Everyone knows that." She found the book she was looking for and tucked it under arm, looking back at the book list. That was the only textbook required for Defense Against the Dark Arts. She gestured for Sam to follow her to the Transfiguration section, where she immediately found her next text.
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 13:42:36 GMT -5
Sam followed leisurely glancing at different books as well. She didn't worry too much for her brother, it seemed one female or another wanted to sink their claws into him. It would worry her if he wasn't so hopelessly clueless. The man cared for nothing and no one outside of work and family. She was lucky to be part of the second half.
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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 10, 2008 13:49:23 GMT -5
Samantha didn't have a response to her, so Lyra changed subjects. "How are you liking it here? Is Hogwarts terribly different from Beauxbatons?" She now had three books in her arms, two text books and one for extra reading. She noticed Samantha had no books and added "Renneau does your shopping for you?"
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 13:59:34 GMT -5
"It's different but each has it's charm." she answered vaguely though to look at her it was an innocent vague, truth be told she could do without school.
At her second question Sam laughed, "I've asked him to be my pack mule for the day, though I think he's probably miffed that I left the shopping to him."
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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 10, 2008 14:31:56 GMT -5
Lyra laughed. "You'll have to teach me how to do that sometime. I could use a pack mule." She held up her books a little higher as a point of reference, then headed over to another section of the store. It wasn't long before she had all the books she needed. As she paid the cashier for her items, Lyra went back to their previous bit of conversation. "I know Hogwarts isn't the most thrilling place, but it is one of the most respected wizarding schools in the world. You could have transfered to a lot worse."
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 15:11:24 GMT -5
"I'm happy to be where I'm at." she could have, but wouldn't have, her father still wanted the best for her, " A new place is very exciting." she said with a smile and leaving off her feelings about her brother and packmules.
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Post by Caleb Renneau on Sept 10, 2008 21:33:53 GMT -5
Caleb rolled his eyes hearing that from Sam as he was behind her, he turned around to face them, "I got your things." he informed her as they were already in a bag that he was carrying meaning he had paid for them too, or well he had given the clerk an address to bill. He expected his arms to fall off by the end of this trip, they still had to get her a new cauldron, a new broom, and Merlin a dozen other things.
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 10, 2008 21:35:46 GMT -5
Startled Sam turned and beamed up at him, "Thank's Ca- Professor Renneau." she said blinking at the change and smiling mischeviously at him. She thought it was somewhat odd carting around her brother when others didn't know it was her brother, well she hadn't thought it odd, but now she did with Lyra's assumption. She chewed on her lip, perhaps they should get out of there quickly.
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Post by Lyra Newbury on Sept 11, 2008 1:50:57 GMT -5
"Hi Professor Renneau," Lyra cooed as he approached them. Christ, he was hot. Even more handsome up close. They both now had their books and she should be getting back to the school. But she wasn't about to run off like a Ravenclaw when both Samantha and the professor were still there.
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Post by Samantha Montgomery on Sept 11, 2008 1:58:38 GMT -5
Sam wished Lyra would go, or that they could lose the girl, she didn't like the predatory glint in her eyes. Sam could practically see Lyra sharpening her claws for a yummy treat all while her brother remained sadly unaware.
"Do you have anymore shopping to do?" she asked with a faux smile on her face, not that anyone could tell the difference really, it was only when Sam smiled genuinely were you able to tell when she was really pleased, otherwise you never knew how she felt.
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Post by Caleb Renneau on Sept 11, 2008 2:00:49 GMT -5
Caleb smiled at the Slytherin girl, " Miss Newbury, a pleasure." he said nodding to her. This girl was in Sam's house, were they friends? He hoped so, he wanted Sam to have friends. He was completely oblivious to her charm, which was no slight to Lyra by anymeans, the man was dense.
When Sam asked if Lyra had anymore shopping to do he thought it was a brilliant idea if they all shopped together, he could get Sam's things and she could get to know someone.
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