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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Jul 30, 2007 13:46:11 GMT -5
Calidus's face grew hot when the girl spoke to him. "I'm nobody," He mumbled, but then hearing that she was offering help, he decided to answer properly. He took a deep breath. "I'm Calidus Calamitus Delphinus," he muttered, and for some reason it felt good to talk to someone for once. "It's a strange name, I know... anyway, in Care of Magical Creatures, I just got bitten..." He showed them his swollen finger, "But it's alright, I know how to heal it, I know all about magical animals." He finished with a hint of pride in his voice, but then was astonished. He had just talked to someone for a whole minute without stopping, or being bullied into stopping.
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Jul 30, 2007 14:13:32 GMT -5
Delilah looked at Calidus. "Well, why are you here if you can heal yourself? I'm serious, you and Taylor are bonkos!" Delilah laughed. "She hurt herself, but she can heal as well. What kind of animal bit you?" She looked a little concerned at Calidus. "Are you new? I haven't see you around before. Then again I don't notice much!" Delilah smiled.
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Jul 30, 2007 14:24:19 GMT -5
Calidus was amazined that someone was smiling at him, so tried to smie back, but only succeeded in a sot of grimace. "It was a Grindylow, but they're not usually venemous. I think it must have just eaten a poisonous plant or something... No, I'm not new, I just... don't usually get noticed. I spend most of my time in the library, away from everyone else in there. I - I'm not very popular, you see."
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Jul 30, 2007 20:01:28 GMT -5
Popularity had nothing to do with Delilah's view on things. "I don't care. See my friend Taylor is a complete social reject, but I'm still friends with her!" Delilah laughed at what she just said. "Just kidding, Taylor is one of the most popular people I know. But popularity doesn't count in my book. It's been very nice meeting you Calidus!" She smiled at him again. "So, tell me about yourself!" She settled herself nicely against the pillows and looked expectantly at Calidus.
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Post by Taylor Song on Jul 30, 2007 20:19:42 GMT -5
Taylor smiled at Calidus and said, "Hey, I'm Taylor Song. And if you need any help with your finger, I think I know a thing or two about healing. Anyway it's nice to meet you." Taylor then turned to Delilah and said, "I am not that popular Delilah."
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Jul 31, 2007 2:08:33 GMT -5
"Er, well," Calidus began, "I'm in my fifth year and I come from a Latin family - that's why my name's so strange. Both my parents were magic, but Father is pure blood, and Mother is - was muggle born. She and the rest of her family were... were murdered by Death Eaters when I was very young. All of my family have been in Ravenclaw," he continued, again with slight pride, "and so am I."
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Post by Taylor Song on Jul 31, 2007 9:34:30 GMT -5
Taylor smiled at him and said, "Hey, I'm in my 5th year too. Well, Delilah and I are both in Ravenclaw and we're both half-bloods so we have something in common." Taylor looked at Calidus and with a hint of pride said, "My mom's side of the family were also all in Ravenclaw."
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Jul 31, 2007 11:50:01 GMT -5
"Yeah, I'm also a fifth-year. My family's been scattered all over the houses, except Slytherin." Delilah shuddered at the mere thought of the house. She asked the others a question, "Hey, you do know there's a Quidditch party coming up soon. Well, are you two going with anybody? Just wondering, that's all." Delilah smiled as she thought of who she was going with.
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Jul 31, 2007 11:56:35 GMT -5
Calidus suddenly felt very small again. "I've never had a date for anything," he mumbled. the only girl who had ever gone near him that he could remember was his 10-year old sister, Sollers. He looked back at Deliliah. "What about you?" He asked, trying to sound pleasant again.
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Post by Taylor Song on Jul 31, 2007 13:24:53 GMT -5
"Really? Never had a date? Well is there anyone you like at Hogwarts? Because if you do, I could maybe help you get a date," Taylor said with a smile.
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 1, 2007 6:22:28 GMT -5
Calidus looked around at Taylor. "Even if there was someone, nobody would want to go with... with me," He said, "Everyone thinks I'm wierd and not cool and everything." Calidus guessed these two girls thought he was as well. "Thanks anyway," He added, and pulled out his wand. He waved it over his finger and it immediately returned to normal. They were right, why had he came if he could heal himself so quickly?
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Post by Taylor Song on Aug 1, 2007 9:56:20 GMT -5
"That's not true. I'm sure lot's of people would want to go with you. Calidus, you're very cute and if you want to change your appearance, Delilah and I can help. And don't worry, I think that you're cool and not weird. And I'm sure Delilah thinks the same," Taylor said with a smile. Taylor gazed into his eyes and said, "Don't worry. Even if you don't go to the party with a date, you could always go with friends."
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 1, 2007 15:37:22 GMT -5
Calidus was stunned. She had called him 'cute'. She had actually complimented him! No-one but his family had ever complimented him before. He felt himself smiling without meaning to. But even though she had said that, it wasn't true. None of the girls he had ever met at school - except these two - had ever liked him at all.
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Post by Taylor Song on Aug 1, 2007 17:49:22 GMT -5
"Well Cal, if I can call you that, I'd love to introduce you to all my friends. I'm sure they'd all want to meet you. But I'm sure you'll have some friends before the party on the quidditch field. It's a school dance but I don't really think you have to dress up that much. Maybe semi-casual," Taylor said with a smile at him.
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 2, 2007 20:31:01 GMT -5
"Yeah, definitely! I'm sure a lot of people would like you for you. And plus, I bet a whole line of girls will want to go out with you! Just fix your confidence level! As for me, I'm going with Fred Weasley." Delilah smiled at the mention of his name. "He just asked my in Olivander's right after you left Taylor, and I said yes."
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