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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 14, 2014 10:46:58 GMT -5
When she looked up at him like that, Alex felt his fascination with her slowly return. It wasn't as surprising as it had been previously, as he was now a little more familiar with it. However, it didn't fail to heighten the sensation he felt just from considering her. Momentarily distracted by the way her hair was splayed over the arm of the chair, he forced his mind to focus on her question. It was a good one. He was wondering the same thing himself. What did he want with her?
"You told me that I can't defend against the darker forms of magic because I don't understand it," he started, finding a semblance of truth in that explanation. However, it definitely didn't encompass all of it. He primarily wanted an opportunity to try and satiate his curiosity of her. It had relentlessly plagued him since their interaction in the Hospital Wing. He tilted his head, "would you be willing to help me out with that?"
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 14, 2014 10:32:32 GMT -5
Damn. This was woman was so entirely terrifying. Alex fought to maintain a calm demeanor, but found the struggle was becoming more and more difficult to handle. He glanced to the 'spider' again, resolving himself just a little more before returning his attention to the cold stare of the Carrow woman.
"I'm suggesting a wager over the life of that Muggle. In the interest of keeping things entertaining," he began, forcing the words from his mouth. "We play a game similar to Russian Roulette. If you win, you end his life, if he wins, you let him go and direct your punishment to whomever you choose as compensation for that loss."
He considered that, if she did decide to play along, and ended up losing, she might decide to punish him via Ginny or Caden, the two who meant the most to him. However, he also had to consider that they would be willing to take that risk. Even the thought of it turned his stomach though and he again braced himself against falling entirely beneath the intimidation she instilled. He kept his expression detached, "I think it might be fun to involve the class this way since, depending on which way this goes, we are all somewhat at risk of being on the receiving end of that potential compensation."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 14, 2014 9:37:59 GMT -5
*RE-BOOT*
Alex walked into the room before pausing and glancing back to the boy following him. His discussion with Caden and the subsequent meeting with Ginny had happened a great deal more swiftly than his own initiation. His friend was so much more sure of himself. Again, he marveled at Ginny's ability to completely trust him with this. It instilled an incredible and unprecedented feeling. It inspired him to do all he could not to let her down.
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 14, 2014 9:29:50 GMT -5
Alex paused and inhaled deeply, hesitating only a moment before entering the room and looking to the woman whom already looked as if she'd made herself comfortable. He strode forward slowly, stopping beside where she sat and gazing down at her somewhat uncertainly.
"Hey," he began, wondering what else to say. He had been the one to ask her to meet with him here after all. He was practically inviting trouble for himself and he questioned his own sanity in the matter. "Thanks..." he started, somewhat flatly. It sounded strange to be saying something so...ordinary to her. "For coming."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 14, 2014 7:37:00 GMT -5
"You'll see," Alex smirked before rising in a more leisurely fashion than his friend. "Follow me," he turned towards the door and headed out the room, smirk softening. It was definitely going to be nice having Caden with them.
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 14, 2014 0:54:53 GMT -5
"Alright," Alex replied as his smile returned. He knew that, despite Caden's outwardly playful response, he was entirely sincere. "I'll take you to meet with our 'leader' whenever you're ready."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 13, 2014 20:27:01 GMT -5
"Mhm," Alex responded, looking to his friend in amusement. "It's, heh, somewhat legit." He then reclaimed his more serious expression, "but seriously, Cade, it's something you'll have to be completely sure of. Will you swear yourself to silence?"
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 12, 2014 15:31:47 GMT -5
"Right," Alex smirked. It hardly required any asking, but it all still needed to be said. "Well, it just so happens that there might be a way for your to that, if you're willing to commit. Magically binding yourself to secrecy and all that."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 12, 2014 9:14:42 GMT -5
"Pretty much," Alex nodded. He then sighed and observed his friend silently a moment. Ginny had asked him to carry out the initial pitch with Caden. Where was he going to start?
"Hey," He began, taking on a more serious tone. "Do you think, if offered the opportunity, you might want to actually do something about what's happening here? Take a stand?"
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 11, 2014 20:33:19 GMT -5
"As am I," Alex nodded with a small smile. "Despite everything going on right now...I don't regret anything that has happened. I wouldn't want to change a thing."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 11, 2014 20:15:53 GMT -5
Alex noted that Alecto appeared cross, definitely a little annoyed by his claiming her focus. Great. That wasn't such a good sign. He felt his anxiety rise but continued to fight it down, determined to at least voice the proposition. "Since this is a class on Muggle Studies," he began very carefully. "How about a game? A demonstration, if you will, of one of the sorts of gambles the Muggles are known to entertain?"
He paused, considering a final time before tilting his head, the anxiety increasing by the second but still failing to break through. The completely uninterested expression on her face was perhaps even more intimidating than her dark enthusiasm. "Do you know of 'Russian Roulette'? It would have be a modified version, of course, but essentially the same."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 11, 2014 14:09:16 GMT -5
From beside Caden, Alex observed the state of the 'spider' with a concealed sigh. He then glanced to his housemate. He was so sick of this. Sick of the way in which Alecto kept forcing his friend into these situations, nevermind the fact that Caden seemed to foolishly invite it.
An idea began to formulate in his mind then and he sent a swift glance Ginny's way. Would she fault him for this? If it worked, slim as it was, then the Muggle boy might have a very small chance of living through this ordeal. However, the issue was whether or not Alecto would agree to it.
He inhaled, suppressing his growing doubt and anxiety. This was the right thing to at least try to do. He looked to the woman, observed the taunting expression on her face, and ignored the incessant hammering of his heart in his chest. Here went nothing.
"Why don't we make this just a little more interesting, professor? " He began smoothly, voice composed and betraying nothing of the warning in his head. "In terms the Muggle boy might understand a little better. If, of course, you're open to another suggestion?"
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 11, 2014 13:09:09 GMT -5
Alex's smile widened at that before he stepped back and turned, leaving the Hospital Wing behind as his thoughts concerning his strange interaction with Alecto lingered. He hardly knew what to think about it. Confusion and infatuation warred within his mind and he sighed, not even knowing where to begin to sort it all out.
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 11, 2014 12:58:27 GMT -5
Alex's eyes widened a little, before he recomposed himself. She was letting him go? He looked to her suspiciously a moment before slowly nodding. "Yes, probably." He offered a small, parting smile, observing the way her hair was falling over her shoulder a final time. "Until next time then, professor. It's been..." He searched for the right word before responding simply, "fun."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 11, 2014 9:23:13 GMT -5
"Anytime works for me," Alex responded as he returned her smile.
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 11, 2014 2:05:04 GMT -5
"Yes," Alex replied with a nod, still gazing down into the withdrawn depths of her eyes. "Though it also holds a certain appeal for adults too, considering how metaphorical it is." He smiled distantly then, "and Alice is rather strange. She's a very curious character."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 18:37:18 GMT -5
"Oh, definitely," Alex nodded in agreement. "An endlessly surprising one. That's sort of part of the appeal though. Never knowing exactly what to expect."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 18:28:34 GMT -5
"Exactly," Alex chuckled then with a shake of his head. "But it really does sound a little lame."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 13:44:27 GMT -5
Alex took a sip from his own cup before nodding, "yeah, it's a comforting thought. I think being united is just about the most important factor right now. The more people you have who will defend and support you, the better."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 12:05:08 GMT -5
"Yeah, definitely," Alex responded with an affirmative nod. "I'll let you know what he says. I have no doubt, though, that he'll be very interested in the idea. It'll be nice, too, having him in on this with us."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 11:26:09 GMT -5
"Sure," Alex accepted the offer with a nod. He tilted his head, marveling at the fact that she had more faith in him than he did in himself. She was cautious but, when she trusted, she trusted completely. It was a wonderful balance.
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 11:06:35 GMT -5
"Well, I'm extremely grateful to you, all the same," Alex responded, observing the humble expression on her face. Did she not realize how inspiring she was? "I'm sure you're right, about Caden I mean. However, he doesn't really ever challenge me into being any certain way. He's just very supportive, always patiently waiting and trusting that I'll get there on my own. Which, I suppose it's possible I might've at some point."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 11:02:30 GMT -5
"It was a novel written in the mid-1800's," Alex responded. "It's incredibly abstract." He smiled slightly, thinking over the story. "It's a favorite of mine, actually. Definitely worth reading at least once." After a pause, he observed that surprised expression of hers, the first he had really seen on her face. He stepped a little closer, voice lowering a little as he found he could somewhat relate to the main character.
"'In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again." He dared to venture even closer, watching her cautiously but once again driven by that prominent curiosity, "Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next.'"
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 10:52:16 GMT -5
"Well," Alex responded, smile widening at the gratitude he still felt towards the girl. "You've inspired me into actually doing something about all of this. I was always on the sidelines, silently disapproving but never having a direction to follow. My only goal was returning home to my mother. Now...I don't think I could ever just abandon any of you in the state our world's in. Even if this continues beyond these walls, I want to help support you. In summation, you've given me something to fight for. Something to believe in. I feel like this is absolutely the right thing to do."
He shook his head, "I've never been so strongly assured of anything before. Caden always had my back, taking the blame and protecting me. I want to return the favor. I won't become like my father, following in his footsteps of not standing up for my beliefs. I've discovered that this is what I want to do with my life, protect and defend what's right."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 10:35:14 GMT -5
"Your dad sounds like he has a lot of strength, it's no wonder where you derived that trait," Alex observed her with a great deal of respect. He then observed the way she spoke of Harry, so confident in his ability to pull through. It was true though, the boy had a knack for keeping himself alive. Being 'The boy who lived' and all. They were basically just stalling for time, holding out until he would arrive and finally put an end to this oppression. "I don't know if any of us will ever be the same after this," Alex mused then with a tilt of his head, "I think this whole situation is revealing and forcing us to come to terms with out true selves."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 10:07:57 GMT -5
Alex listened to Ginny intently. As always, she conveyed a great deal of wisdom within her words. She saw things so very clearly. She was more open-minded than he had previously given her credit for. They were all seeing things differently than they used to. They had to.
He smiled, "fear is part of everyone. However, you can't really be courageous without it, can you? But you make a strong point. We have to get through what's before us right now in order to move on to the healing phase. One day at a time." He tilted his head, "is Harry with the resistance from outside? I was assuming he was up to something, considering he decided on skipping this year. It was definitely a wise decision, on his part."
His smile grew a little, "even if he doesn't come through though...we should absolutely try to hold onto that humanity. Of everything else, and no matter what we might be forced into doing, that's the one thing we should always try and keep, even if it's hidden. It's the only way we can still be reached, isn't it?"
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 9:58:58 GMT -5
"No, it doesn't," Alex agreed. "That's true." He then narrowed his eyes in thought, considering what Caden had said. "But you might have a point there, about the Muggle-borns being allowed in this school. And you know? I think it's possible that one of the reasons so many were so opposed to the change was the fact that it might put them at risk, allowing Muggles to know about the magical world. I mean, some of them are every bit as proficient as we are. Hermione Granger being an example of that."
He shook his head, "of course, there's also the resentment but I'm sure a lot of people in our society question whether opening our doors to them is a risk to our kind. It wouldn't surprise me if, somewhere down the road, a Muggle with a resentment for us and how many of us treat them, gets invited to Hogwarts, is taught how to use our own form of weaponry and inspires more Muggle-borns to follow the cause. They could very well retaliate. It's like an endless cycle of that resentment, from both sides."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 9:50:08 GMT -5
Alex nodded, observing her disposition carefully. "It was merely a thought that suddenly came to me. A comparison between her wonderland and where we are the moment, here at this school. We, the students, are undergoing this same 'transition'. Due to the trials set before us, we're maturing and realizing who we individually are." He paused before quoting, "'There is a place. Like no place on Earth. A land full of wonder," He looked to her pointedly, "mystery, and danger'."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 8:11:11 GMT -5
"Well, I was actually merely explaining my theory on the concept's definition. It's what each individual person wants it to be," Alex replied. "I was answering your question there on what I believe a wonderland specifically is."
"In Alice's case, however, it's more of an irony. Her wonderland both confuses and terrifies her. In the end though, she learns from it and emerges into reality as a more mature individual. It's about the transition between childhood and adulthood."
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Post by Alexander Chevalier on Mar 10, 2014 3:53:57 GMT -5
Alex looked down at Alecto as she faced him, her expression suddenly inquisitive. Professor, huh? This woman was very back and forth, which made it difficult to anticipate her. First she was eager to see what he would come up with for a nickname, and the next she seemed somewhat against the idea. Oh well. Moving on. She had once again answered one of his questions with one of her own.
What was a wonderland? There were many different interpretations for it. "I suppose," Alex began, considering, "that it's simply whatever you want it to be. That's what makes the concept so 'wonderful'."
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