Champion Tent Jitters (champs, judges, guests)

[alastor]

Alastor stood in his room staring in the mirror. Today was the day of the first task and he wanted to be prepared. "Okay Alastor let's see what do we need..." Pausing for a moment he reached into the right pocket of his dress robes and pulled out his wand. "Wand, check." Placing his wand back in the pocket he reached into his left pocket and removed a small golden object. "Ahh, secrecy sensor. Check!" Placing the sensor back into the pocket he reached inside the inner pocket and removed a small silver flask.

Placing the flask on the desk he reached into the pocket once more, this time removing a small glass top. "Sneakoscope check!" Placing the sneakoscope back into his pocket he grabbed the flask. "Can't forget firewhiskey...Check!" Replacing the flask he hurried out of his room and out to the champions tent. As he entered he noticed the champions had arrived and not his surprise Frank was there with Alice. "Great day for a tournament, eh?" Attempting to be as chipper as possible, he was hoping the pressure of the tournament would take the kids minds off of the recent murder.

[Alice Prewett]

Alice moved a step away from Frank once Moody arrived. It was one thing to be hugging on Frank when it was just them or a few students, but in front of an auror and judge she stepped within an acceptable distance so as not to get themselves into any trouble. And she respected the auror and his opinions, she wanted to one day be able to stand and work next to him and not have him think she was a silly school girl. But she didn't let go of Frank's hand, in fact she squeezed it tightly.

"Hello Mr. Moody" she didn't answer his question since it seemed retritorical to her and not really requiring a response.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam nodded in Moody's direction, but her mind was on the game, and she was...a little worried about it, still it wasn't as if she had anyone to impress, her house wanted her to win of course but really there was no *one* person she was trying to make proud, and if nobody but her cared whether she won or lost what was the point?

This negative thinking wasn't getting her anywhere really, which is why she often didn't indulge in negative thinking, she always gave her best, she was willing to die for what she wanted, not that it was her first choice by any means, still she wasn't afraid to do what was necessary to win and perhaps that made her a bit...dangerous? She didn't know.

She wished the tournament would start already and she could be on her way, she didn't like this waiting around business, it wasn't as if she was going to have a guest come and wish her luck.

[Thane Scotts]

Thane peaked into the tent and seeing only Moody there and none of the professors he ducked into the tent and went over to give Regina something for good luck. She seemed to be by herself and he walked over before giving her a hug. "I just wanted to tell you good luck." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a short necklace with a small pendant on it. He handed it to her. "This is for you."

[Nicolas Everhart]

As if her thinking it made it happen, the tent flap opened once more allowing a bit of the sunshine to filter through obscuring his face in shadow, which was fine with him.

Nicolas stood there a few seconds his hands in his pockets and his eyes immediately shot to where she was sitting, his lips soon curled into a smirk of casual elegance and then the tent flap shut behind him and he was suddenly visible.

"I was told the champions would be in here, I believe someone's expecting me." he muttered with a nod towards Moody who seemed to be the only adult in the room, he had been informed that guests were allowed, but they had to be cleared by the judges or the champions and since he wanted to surprise Sam, he wasn't exactly on a guest list.

[Samantha Montgomery]

She saw Thane enter first and go over to Regina, perfect of course everyone would have someone, she could expect to see Seth soon she imagined for Maxi's sake, but Seth wasn't the next person in the room...no...and when the next person came into the room Seth was the farthest person on her mind, in fact everyone became very far away to the point where it was only her and...

"Nicolas...?" she swallowed hearing his voice turning to see him and holding her breath, did he have to get more handsome everytime she saw him? Merlin it wasn't fair. "Nicky!" she yelped springing from her chair and across the tent into his arms that seemed to open for her.

[Nicolas Everhart]

He rolled her eyes at her name for him, he didn't let anyone call him Nicky...but of course Sam didn't listen to anybody. He saw her surprise and that had made it all worth it, the way she artlessly bounded up into his arms was also worth arriving unexpectedly. He lived for the moments when he could catch her off guard and get her to drop propriety and grace and simply be the teenage girl he knew and loved. She was beautiful when she didn't pretend, well she was beautiful either way, but there was something special in knowing that you could bring out the humanity in someone as damaged as Sam was.

"I take it you're happy?"

[Samantha Montgomery]

"Happy?" she asked him incredulously after she pulled back to glance at his face, "Oh so very happy." she promised, then all that happiness disappeared and she was working up a good tongue lashing but all that came out was, "And why, praytell, didn't you owl?"

[Regina Curry]

Oct 2, 2008 14:09:23 GMT -5 Thane Scotts said:

Thane peaked into the tent and seeing only Moody there and none of the professors he ducked into the tent and went over to give Regina something for good luck. She seemed to be by herself and he walked over before giving her a hug. "I just wanted to tell you good luck." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a short necklace with a small pendant on it. He handed it to her. "This is for you."

Regina waved to Moody as he entered. While she was off on her own she thought about the task that was going to begin any moment. She was nervous, there was no denying it. As she glanced over the other champions, she realized that they were more well balanced than she, and would probably out do her. Regina wasn't worried about being out done, that wasn't a big thing for her. It was just she wanted a chance at maybe being something other than a klutz.

She was brought out of her current thoughts by Thane. A smile appeared on her face and she hugged him. "Thanks for stopping by," she said as she released him. Regina looked at what was in his hand. "Aw. It's pretty," she commented. Her smile grew a little bit bigger. She took it carefully and gratefully. "Thank you!"

[Thane Scotts]

Thane smiled at her response, he liked seeing her smile. And he was happy he could be the one to make Regina smile. "When I got it, the shopkeeper said it had an anti-tripping charm on it. I don't know if it'll work for you, since you weren't jinxed by a tripping spell, but I thought it was really pretty anyways." It had a swan on the pendant, and it reminded him of Regina. "I'm glad you like it."

[Regina Curry]

She put the necklace around her neck and clasped it. Regina hugged Thane again. She didn't think anything of it. "Of course I like it," she said as she pulled away. Her fingers found the pendant. The smile was still on her face. "I'm still nervous about today. Maybe not as nervous as the other day, but still." She let out a deep shaky breath. "I hope it's nothing too crazy, and I hope I don't freeze up."

[Nicolas Everhart]

"No, no, don't scold me." he pulled her back, "You were perfect just as you were." he smiled and was warmed by his smile, but then glancing around him he moved her into a corner so they could have a modicum of privacy.

"I wanted to surprise you pet."

[Samantha Montgomery]

When she remembered where she was and who was watching she calmed down a bit, only superficially however as she was only too happy to see him again, "I'm surprised, this is one of the most wonderful surprises." she told him truly before wrapping her arms around him again, "'I didn't think you'd be able to make it and...well it's nice to see you."

[alastor]

Alastor noticed Alice had moved away from Frank as he walked in, smiling to himself he waved to her as she greeted him. Walking over to the two young lovers he nodded at Frank and placed his hands on Alice's shoulders. Gently pushing her back by Frank he leaned in a bit so he could whisper. "Enjoy it while you can, the tasks ahead are going to test you worse than anything you've had to deal with so far." Taking a step back he removed the flask of firewhiskey from the inside pocket of his robes, taking a quick swig he replaced it in the pocket and eyed the room at large.

"Definitely a good day for a tournament." He remarked to no one in particular.

[Nicolas Everhart]

Finally taking a glance around he clucked his tongue at her while shaking his head, " Tell me why I'm not surprised to find you in the middle of things hmm?" he asked before bringing his forefinger beneath her chin, " You were always brilliant at getting in trouble, but the tournament Sam? It's dangerous..." he said and there was true worry in his eyes.

[Frank Longbottom]

Frank greeted Alastor Moody as he entered the tent and understood why Alice took a step back. However, he hung onto her hand. Moody was probably the most interesting person Frank had ever met, other than Dumbledore.

Once Moody pushed Alice back to him, he put an arm around her. He gave a nod to Moody as he whispered. He couldn't help but chuckle as Moody straightened up and walked away from them. Moody was definetly interesting.

Frank looked down at Alice with a reassuring smile. He leaned down and kissed her, not caring who was around. "You can handle it. I know you can."

[Samantha Montgomery]

"Danger Schmanger." she said waving her hand, " What's the worse that could happen?" she smiled and shrugged, "Besides, compared to Marrion this should be easy." she relayed with nonchalance though was choking back bile for the woman who didn't deserve the name mother. She felt Nicolas's arms tighten around her and she nodded at the warning, "Alright...sorry." she half shrugged again, "I can handle the tournament Nicky, I'll be fine."

[Seth Inophen]

Seth walked into the tent and looked around. In one area of the tent, he saw Moody, along with Frank and Alice from Gryffindor house. Another area of the tent was Thane and Regina from Ravenclaw. Thane seemed to have brought Regina a gift.

To Seth's left, Sam had her arms around someone Seth didn't know. He caught his friend's eye and winked, mouthing 'good luck' before turning away and looking for the reason he had entered the tent in the first place.

There Maxi was, sitting all the way in the corner, a look of fear and shell shock on her face. Seth walked over and plopped on the ground beside her. "Why hello my favorite champion!" Seth said with a smile. "How are you feeling?"

[Alice Prewett]

Alice really did like Moody, he was not what you'd expect at first glace and the more she got to know him the more she felt he was more like a father figure to her and quickly becoming a friend. When he moved Alice closer to Frank and told her to enjoy it while she could she just grinned and enjoyed Frank's kiss. "You're all the support I need." she whispered back to him and leaned up to kiss him deeply. She wanted to savor the moment of having him close and his arms around her while she could before the task. She had only vaguely noticed Seth, Thane and some other guy enter the tent.. at least they weren't the only couple there then, but her attention was on Frank. "I love you, Frank."

[Nicolas Everhart]

Nick tapped her nose before kissing it and then rolled his eyes at her, "Enough of this Nicky business Montgomery." he said in a faux stern voice which he saw did nothing to deter her from laughing at him.

Finally he took another glance around the room, "Interesting competition." his eyes lingered on Alice a bit longer since the girl seemed older.