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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 1, 2013 21:07:14 GMT
Theo was perched in his favourite spot in the library, in an alcove on one of the top floors, where he was far enough away from most students who couldn't be bothered to venture that far up into the library as only the oldest books were kept up here. He was near a balcony which overlooked the main circular room, and he was content sat reading through a book entitled THE MANTICORE: It's Not A Myth: A thousand sightings VOL 1.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 1, 2013 23:29:14 GMT
Ashley had managed to get some free time to herself it was becoming difficult for her to get free time lately, so naturally when she did she made he way to her favorite section of the library, curling up in a corner by herself she did not notice theo a mere foot away from her when she immersed herself into her book, flipping open the dusty book she crinkled ear nose and squinted for a few moments before a small dainty sneeze escaped her nose, she then disappeared behind the large book eyes wide and eager.
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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 1, 2013 23:40:24 GMT
Theo blinked hard in surprise at Ashley's sneeze. He would have jumped a mile if he were the sort of person to react much, but his simple blinking was his version of immense shock. He looked over his book, slowly, as if to confront whatever being had invaded his sanctuary. On seeing Ashley, he lowered his book reluctantly and whispered as quietly as he could, "Bless you," He smiled a little, in greeting.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 1, 2013 23:50:56 GMT
Ashley looked up in surprise when she heard someone speak to her and smiled softly as she noticed who it was "thank you" she cocked her head to the side trying to peek at what Theo was reading "have you read that one before?" She asked nodding at his book she was aware much like herself Theo was a frequent re-reader
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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 2, 2013 0:05:18 GMT
Theo paused, and turned to the front cover as if he was so lost in the book he had forgotten which one it was. He stroked the cover absent-mindedly, and nodded. "Yes. It's really something." He smiled a tight smile again. "Have you?" He peered at her book, too, as if wanting to see what it was but not daring to ask.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 2, 2013 1:38:00 GMT
Ashley nodded enthusiastically "I have, I like it too its very insightful " smiling knowingly she turned her book to face him and grinned brightly "just a book on charms I have read over a thousand times,it's a favorite of mine" she grinned.
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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 2, 2013 8:58:35 GMT
Theo smiled a small but bright smile across the balcony at her. "Yes. A classic. Do you often come up here?" He spoke quietly, still, and was hesitant to put his book down, as if he was battling the decision to read or attempt making conversation in his mind.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 2, 2013 9:01:35 GMT
Ashley sighed and shook her head "not so much anymore I used to all the time but things have been a bit buser with me and um...other things so I just haven't had the chance" Ashley read theos expression and smiled softly "I can leave if you'd like I'm sorry if I bothered you"
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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 2, 2013 10:33:06 GMT
Theo shook his head softly and sadly put his book down on the seat next to him, as if letting it go made him uncomfortable. "It's okay. My Dad always says I spend way too much time cooped up reading anyway." He shrugged, and looked to her, smiling faintly.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 2, 2013 15:26:12 GMT
Ashley smiled at him in understanding, rising to her feet she moved to the sea next to theo so she didn't have to talk louder it being a library and all "I understand my mother is the same way she is always telling me I need to be more social although lately she has been slightly less ..um..encouraging"
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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 2, 2013 15:46:16 GMT
Theo looked down, considering. "Is that because of Soleus Lestrange?" He said quickly, before biting his lip, and looking up apologetically. "I uh, he told me," he explained, "we weren't talking about you or anything, he just mentioned it.. in passing." Theo looked a little guilty, and became suddenly very interested in his nails.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 2, 2013 15:48:42 GMT
Ashley didnt look annoyed or upset she simply nodded "yes that would be why" she smiled and nudged theo softly "don't worry about, it's ok I am the last person you need to be nervous around theo" she laughed but not mocking him only amused that even she of all people made him nervous
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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 2, 2013 16:22:23 GMT
He looked up and gave her an interested expression, clearly considering her personality the way he would a piece of school work. He decided after a brief summary that he liked Ashley, she was okay. "I- uh, sorry. I tend to be a little nervous. Another thing I get scolded for," He tried a nervous laugh, unsure how to behave, as he overthought everything.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 2, 2013 16:26:28 GMT
Ashley nodded "me too" she sighed and sat back against the wall "it's really hard for me to make friends especially in this house I suppose the problem with me is I am Ok with not having a lot of friends I have people in my life I care about and sure if I meet someone and they want to get to know me i'd love that, but I am content with being a social outcast you know?" She cocked her head to the side then blushed and sunk into her shoulders "gosh I'm sorry! I sort of have a rambling problem"
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Post by Theodore Nott on Aug 2, 2013 16:36:10 GMT
Theo listened intently, not realising she was rambling but rather more watching her, interested by how she spoke. He smiled when she finished and shook his head. "No it's okay, it's .. ah, nothing," He trailed off, wanting to say how it was nice to talk to someone but feeling shy.
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