[LOG] Flashback: Alison & Ora, Tea Near King's Cross

[n3xt-in-line.livejournal.com]

Where: A tea shop near King's Cross Station, London
When: Sept. 1 (I think?), 2021, fifth year

"Make sure to cause plenty of trouble, you hear?" George commanded, and Alison rolled her eyes and tried to suppress a grin as Freddy nodded and George ruffled his hair, before she was hugged around the middle once more with a quick, "Bye, Mum!" and their son was off, short red hair bobbing through the crowd as he pulled his trunk behind him towards the train.

"You're lucky his mother doesn't mind him getting into trouble," she told George slyly, to which he just grinned and ruffled her hair, as she swatted his hand away and waved to Hermione and Ron, who had just seen Rose and Hugo off as well and were heading towards the exit as the train began to blow off large amounts of steam, signaling that it was getting ready to leave. There was a rush of last-minute goodbyes and the last few students rushed to board the train; then, with a cheerful whistle, the scarlet engine began to pull out of the station, gaining speed as it finally rounded a bend in the tracks and was gone.

"Ora!" she called, spotting her friend with her fair-haired husband not far from them on the platform, turning to head back now that the Hogwarts Express was out of sight. She waved wildly, still not really having the height to be spotted easily, pulling George behind her through the crowd as Ora stopped and turned towards the sound. "Ora, Draco, hello!" At least if Ora didn't see her, she'd see George and stop, hopefully. She hadn't had a chance to catch up with Ora last year before her friend had left King's Cross, but she had been hoping to find her this year, and hoping that she'd have a bit of time as well. "Do you have a bit?"

[OOC: Alison's cut her hair (I'm actually thinking of having her do it sometime in the Snogs RP, later on :D;) and it now looks like this~]

Comments

[n3xt-in-line.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Isn't it though~ XD

You really are probably right - while the WHOLE of the school is not likely straight, I don't see there being a large gay contingent, based on what seems like a reasonable number of students. (I suppose not everyone goes to Hogwarts, maybe, or something like that, but that is still a lot of math that seems to be getting dropped, somewhere in there. ^^;) Even adding in people willing to experiment doesn't gain us a lot, but at least that gives us a little bit more to work with.

I was definitely thinking one or two past relationships for Hawk sounds good, and probably both of those would be with boys in different years (probably older?). So that doesn't give our boys a lot of people to turn to for advice, but that's probably pretty realistic (and adds to the angst!). I'm guessing Hawk's probably not in a relationship at the moment, but I wouldn't be terribly opposed to putting him in one, if that would suit our purposes better. (I also can kind of see Alby... watching him, almost, to see if he acts different, somehow, to make sure that people can't just look at him and realize he's gay or something. Oh, Alby. XD;;)

That does seem like at least a safe way for Scorp to ask Hawk about things, though, so that sounds good to me~ I think Hawk is really pretty laid back - he'd be obviously disappointed if someone wasn't interested, but he wouldn't exactly have the added problem of his crush being his best friend that poor Scorp does. :D; ]

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[OOC: I like the idea that Hawk has been dating older guys. I mean, when you're just a turning a fifth year, the likelihood of you dating younger guys when you're in say...third or fourth year is really not very high. XD

Whether or not Hawk is single is up to you, but he better not be having any designs on Albus or Scorp will have no compunctions about kicking his ass if he gets too close. >:E Hahaha, that will be so cute if Alby watches Hawk for a bit to make sure he doesn't act too gay. XD *laughs*]

[n3xt-in-line.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Yeah, I can't really see him dating anyone younger, so older just seems to make sense. :D;

I think single's probably better at the moment, maybe his previous boyfriend just graduated or something... Somehow Hawk just comes off as single in my head. XD; He might crack a joke or something if he realizes Scorp likes Alby, but I don't think he'd do anything - he is a decent guy~ (Hahaha, though if Scorp got jealous, that would be cute.) Alby is totally going to try to gauge if people will be able to tell. XD He feels suddenly exposed or something, even though he's not really acting differently except for being awkward around Scorp.]

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[OOC: Oh, I like that idea that Hawk's previous boyfriend just graduated. Awww, now he's single and alone. It would be totally cute if Scorp started getting all jealous and protective if Hawk made jokes at hitting on Albus or something. :3 Oh Scorp. ~<3

So yeah, I can start the "sittin' on the train" log? from where Scorp hugs his Mum and Dad and runs off? X3 I'll try to get to that before I have to go to my TA review session! Teaching undergrads! Whee!]

[n3xt-in-line.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Yes~ That works for me. XD That'd be so cute~ Hawk would definitely tease him (relatively nicely) once he figured it out. XD

Sure, sounds good! :D Don't traumatize your students too badly! XD <3]