Father was a charming man with much hidden up his sleeve

Anyone care to have a little fun tonight? I've a bottle of whiskey I nicked from my dad and an empty house until tomorrow afternoon...

To be serious for a moment...
I really need to start catching the names of the girls I meet at the Christmas party my dad throws for his colleagues and their families.
It seems like every year I meet a girl who I swear is fitter than the one from the year before, yet I always forget her name.. or, in this case, I don't even bother to ask it.
Then I kick myself for it a few days later when I realize I'd like an encore.
Damn it.

She was just... wow.

Despite several days passing since Zacharias had his knee healed by Madame Pomphrey, he was quite sore and sported a small limp as he made his way to his room after a long shower. The room was vacant, which he appreciated. He slid on a pair of underwear and used his towel to dry off his hair. When he was done he tossed the towel to the side. His hair stuck up in different directions. Even with his small frame, Zacharias knew how attractive he was. His stomach felt flat and toned against his fingers as he ran them down past his chest. He tilted his head to the side, looking down at himself.

He often found that he was as attracted to himself as any girl he is with. He closed his eyes recalled his last sexual experience with a girl. As much as he thought of the curves of her body, he painted an equally realistic picture of his own naked body. He imagined her hands grasping his muscular shoulders. His strong arms holding himself above her. His jaw line as she kissed along it. The feeling of her fingertips dancing along his collar bone. As he pictured her small hand placed upon the bulge in his underwear, he recreated the action with his own hand. He liked the way it felt. No one knew his body the way he did, and he embraced fully being able to enjoy himself.

Suddenly, he snapped himself out of the fantasy with the reminder that he shared a room with several other boys who could walk in at any moment. His eyes opened slowly and he stared down his growing situation. With a sigh, he decided there was little he could do and began to dress himself in a pair of jeans, a white v-neck, and a red cardigan. He threw a gray scarf around his neck and pulled on some black socks. Then he dug through his trunk for several random bracelets, which he slid up onto his wrists.

He stepped in front of the full-length mirror at the end of the room and tousled his hair around to find the perfect messy look. He spent some time making faces he found sexy in the reflection. A smirk spread across his face as he reveled in how good he looked. With some careful placement of cologne, he was ready to begin his day.




ooc: This is mostly just a post to give a little glimpse into just how into himself Zacharias really is. He is literally attracted to himself, so I hope that helps explain some of his future behavior!

I think I am definitely pretty drunnk.
Just a little.

Hi.

It was early evening and the cold Scottish air allowed Zacharias to see his own breath as he ran his usual route. Beads of sweat on his forehead and neck made his skin cold, which he welcomed. Near the lake, he slowed down to a stop and placed his hands on his hips. He took a moment to catch his breath as he looked up at the castle. Warm amber light glowed out most of the windows. He smiled; the school looked so... magical.

After a few minutes, he began the ascent up toward the Quidditch pitch. It was seemingly empty, though he could have sworn he heard something moving. He stepped onto the pitch and looked around him for the sound.

THWACK!

Zacharias fell to the ground. He clutched his knee and began cursing loudly. Did someone really leave a bludger out after practicing? Angry, he tried to rise to his feet, but let out a pained grunt when he tried to put any weight on his injured leg. He felt his heart sink into his stomach. Hufflepuff had a match in two days.

Collapsing back onto the grass, he closed his eyes tight and bit his lip to keep from yelling.



ooc: Anyone? Laaaddieeess? Wounded puppy, over here.

Changed Zacharias' PB.
Taylor Hanson only gets better with age.

Zacharias acted strange after his encounter with Draco earlier that afternoon. He kept to himself at dinner, followed by a long shower, consisting mostly of him staring at the tile floor with a knotted brow. Who was this guy? He stuck his head under the spray of water and wiped his face with both hands.

It was just the adrenaline. I don't actually like guys. Ew. No. I don't. Why am I even questioning this?

He reached out and turned off the water and wrapped a towel around his waist. When he got back to his room, he changed into gym shorts and a t-shirt before climbing under the covers of his bed.

He read 127 pages of the novel he started a few days back before he was able to fall asleep.

( His dream (Smut warning, of course)Collapse )

Did anyone else do the reading on the Giant wars and really wish you had a front row seat? How did those daft oafs even know who to swing their club at?



( PrivateCollapse )

( Behind the MaskCollapse )

Zacharias wakes up early, even on weekends. His favorite part of his day is when he runs along the lake at sunrise. Most mistake this behavior as his chance to be alone with his thoughts and connect with his inner-self. On the contrary, it is his only opportunity to completely clear his mind think only of the dirt crunching under his shoes. The days he cannot perform this ritual are the same days others comment on his mood as foul.

He returned to his room before any of his roommates had even begun to stir. He showered, changed into jeans, a dark gray v-neck, and a deep royal purple cardigan. The next few hours were devoted to reading the newspaper; he found it important to be well-informed. "More than 200 witches and wizards missing across GB". He briefly recalled the last time he had heard from his parents. It was three days ago. His little sister had recently shown the first signs of her magical powers by accidentally causing dozens of daisies to sprout through the floor boards of their living room. He smiled to himself remembering this and hoped that they were all safe.

"All good news, I hope?" groaned Ernie Macmillan as he slowly sat up in his bed, which sits to the left of Zacharias'.

"Quite the opposite," he replied, tossing the newspaper onto his roommate's bed. "Do you think the Dark Lord is taking requests?"

Ernie made a face and dropped his jaw slightly. Zacharias remained deadpan for a few moments before cracking a smile, shaking his head, and hopping off his bed.

"Later, mate," he called on his way out the door. He strolled through the common room, which was empty with the exception of a handful of nervous first years who had formed a study group for their first big potions exam. Zacharias provided them with the wrong answer to a question on his way out.

After contemplating breakfast, he opted to pop into the kitchen to grab an apple. He wasn't particularly hungry yet and the cooks could never get mad at an intruder with such a charming smile. On his way out, he bumped into someone.

I need a wee bit of a break.
Things are hectic right now.

I'm not leaving.
It's just a mini-hiatus.


I'll be back as soon as I can.

Until then,
Zacharias goes to... nevermind Audrey is gone. They'll just be off shagging till I get back.
Connor goes to.. no one. He's just going to sit up in his room and think about Allie for a while.
Daphne goes to Mori or anyone else who wants her.
Holly goes to anyone who needs a gossip queen.
And Quincey goes to... no one. He'll be studying. Hahahaha.


I'll be back soon I promise.
I love you guys.

-Krista/the crew

Melanie?
What is your favorite flavor lubricant?

The Ausus Society post is up and ready for action. If you are a member of the Ausus Society and you haven't joined the community yet, it can be found at hogwart_ausus

Hey Mel?
I love you.




ooc: Audrey, we need to chat. IM me or something. ;]

( Package left on Allie's bedCollapse )

Sorry guys, I wont be around tonight. I spent all day doing Singing Valentines for my school and when I got home, I realized I had gone the whole day with the stomach flu.



Sorrrryyyyyy. :[ I'd be here if I could get away from the toilet.

Last chance.
You know you want to.

Name: Year: House: Why are you trying this?: What have your past relationships been like?: What do you tend to look for in your significant other?: Dream date:


ooc: send applications to krista_lucht@yahoo.com

right now I have 8 girls and 5 boys. pleeease be a part of this. it will be fun, I promise!

This is going to be brilliant.


Anyone want to go skinny dipping in the lake later? I've noticed with the warm weather it isn't frozen anymore.


ooc: There's still time to be in the Ausus Society! Just comment to this post. I'll assume your character said dare and all that. Please do it if you think your character would like it. It's going to be pretty killer.

( Owls sent to those who chose DareCollapse )






ooc: Basically, this is the coolest ever. It's meant for the brave. Please refer to this post. Consider what your character would say. They don't know about this unless they answer with dare, but don't make them answer us such just to get them in it. I ask that your characters be 4th year or above. There is still time to join. Also, I'll be needing a Vice President and Secretary. Let me know with your characters reply why you'd think the'd make a good either of these, along with your AIM and/or e-mail. Please don't take this lightly, I want it to be pretty cool, because I know it can be. If you have any questions, my email is krista_lucht@yahoo.com

edit: I went ahead and added everyone's name to the members list who said dare on the other page. it's easier for me. You still can join if you'd like. And it'd still be cool to get a response from your character, just so he knows you're up for it. if you don'twant your character on this list, let me know. thanks!

Truth or dare?



Dare
Sarah
Fred
Nikki
Charlotte
Jake
Dean
Landon
Quincey
Angelina
Jack
Kevin
Melanie
Allie
Karen
Harry
Marlow
Ron
Parvati
Lavender


Truth
Nate
Gwenn
Sophie
Jen
Connor
Emily
Cho
Timothy
Adrian
Parker



ooc: Respond to this. Answer as your character would, not because you think one answer is better than the other. I promise there's a point to it.

( Owl to MelCollapse )

Zacharias bumped into a stranger in the halls.




ooc: hows that for a lame start? *lacks the energy to care*

Zacharias had a few hours off before his next class, so he pulled on his black coat and Hufflepuff scarf and headed outside. Once he found a spot of snow that had yet to be ruined by the trampling of little feet, he let himself fall back onto it, making a perfect impression of his body.

He lay there for several minutes before anyone found him.

It was nearing midnight in the Hufflepuff fifth year boys dormitory, and Zacharias lay awake in bed, waiting for the last of his roommates to fall asleep.

After the last bed curtain was closed, Zacharias pulled out his wand and a book from his messenger bag.

"Lumos," he whispered, and a glowing light appeared at the tip of his wand. He squinted slightly at the sudden change in brightness, but once his eyes adjusted, he read the title to himself in his head.

The Perfect Guide to Magical Parenting by Gilderoy Lockhart.

Zacharias didn't trust the guy as far as he could throw him, but it was the only book the library had on the subject. He still had a slight clench in his stomach from the look he recieved from Madame Pince when he checked it out.

With a sigh, the boy opened the, what seemed like, brand new cover and flipped to page one.

"Chapter one," he read in his head. It was going to be a long night.

Submit your friends, your enemies, or yourself.
I don't really give a shit.
Just do it.

Name: Year: House: Why are you trying this?: What have your past relationships been like?: What do you tend to look for in your significant other?: Dream date:





ooc: send them to: krista_lucht@yahoo.com


Hey, guess what?
If you're going to send me applications that are so completely ridiculous that I don't even know what to do with them, don't bother.
It's kind of wasting my time. I can't work with some of these.
I'm sorry, but it's just kind of insulting.

Zacharias was getting desperate. He paced around the Hufflepuff common room with a hand on the back of his neck, staring at the ground. He thought of every possible way he could get a letter to her, yet none of them seemed to hold any logic.

He couldn't wait to get ahold of one of the two Ravenclaws that had offered to help. He needed someone now.

Is your character lonely?
Do you find them sitting off in a corner without a plot and you don't know how to fix it?
Are you just bored?


Leave it to Zacharias!
Fill out this small form (in character) and email it to krista_lucht@yahoo.com
In the next issue of the newspaper, your character will be paired with another to go on a manditory date (even if they are seeing someone else by then. it'll be funny)
Who knows? Maybe they'll find a little romance?


Name: Year: House: Why are you trying this?: What have your past relationships been like?: What do you tend to look for in your significant other?: Dream date:





Do it!


Love,
Krista/Quincey/Connor/Zacharias/Daphne


edit: Kelly raised a good point. If you'd like to submit another character (as in, pretending to be them), Zacharias wouldn't know the difference. So have fun ;]

I need someone trustworthy who knows the library like the back of their hand.

( Owl to Zacharias from homeCollapse )

( Attached letter - unopenedCollapse )

( PrivateCollapse )

I'm just wondering if I've got enough votes for Daphne yet?
Here's the post.

I hate to be a pain.
Also, if anyone has any ideas for pb's for Daphne that don't remind us of former characters? I love Rachel Bilson but she definitely does scream Mafalda.

withhouuuttt youuuu
the eyes gazzze
the legs walk
the lungs breathe

the mind churns
the heart yearns
the tears dry
without youuuuuuuuuuuuu

life goes on
but i'm goneeeeee
cause i'd dieeeee

withouttttt youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

( Hhahahahahaha it's funny because one of them is true to canon. OMG WHO DOES THAT NOWADAYSCollapse )

Holiday is over.
The Ball is tonight.
I'm still not sure if I'm going or not.


Not too much happened over the break.
I kind of enjoyed the solitude (sorry, Allie).
Dad had guests come and go.
The latest, a colleague from Scotland.
Damien.. something.
He stayed in my room on account of the fact that our guest quarters were filled with aunts and uncles and cousins from my Mum's side.

Funny.. I don't really remember much that happened after he arrived.
Oh well. It can't have been that exciting, anyway.



How was everyone else's holidays?






( Zacharias' dream last night. It's short, yes, but verrry important to an upcoming plot.Collapse )

I think I'd like to take a stab at this romance thing.




Ehh.
I wasn't planning on going.. but.. anyone without a date tonight?

Zacharias is getting a makeover!
( I couldn't resist when I heard he was coming back.Collapse )

Christmas and New Years went well.
I like being home.




ooc: Sooo sorry about not being active. I'm finishing up all of my college crap and I've got midterms coming up so I'm going to be MIA for a little bit but I'm not abandoning you! I promise.

Friggen Livejournal lets free accounts have 6 icons now.

Woo!

It's about bloody time they left.


I can't wait to get home.


ooc: Sorry I wasn't around much this weekend. I was busy flaunting myself for my crush both Friday and Saturday night. *palmface*

http://artpad.art.com/?irbj5k1d5y20

In response to my severe lack of a brain when I made my post a few days ago.\



edit.
THIS ONE IS EVEN BETTER:
http://artpad.art.com/?irblkdlm4f8

Nikki,
I think I have something you may want. ;]

"Invigoration Draught," Zacharias whispered aloud to himself, followed by a rather pathetic sigh. His class was to brew theirs Monday in class and he had yet to understand a word of it.

He sat alone in the Great Hall, only surrounded by third and fourth year girls who seated themselves about 4 feet down the table in both directions.

"I hear he's so sweet," swooned a blonde third year Ravenclaw.
"Yeah, well I heard from this girl who sits near me at dinner that he's a great kisser," giggled a fourth year Hufflepuff.

What they didn't know was that he could hear every word, and while it was somewhat flattering, he really did want to concentrate. He knew he was slipping in Potions and a good grade on this would make all the difference.

He was relieved to finally see Draco approach his table.




ooc: it's the best I could do :/

Merlin, it seems like forever since I've posted in this thing.
Er, how is everyone?
I built a snow fort today down by the lake.

Anyone care to entertain me for a while?
I'm not quite tired yet.

Zacharias strolled down the center of the train, looking in every so often to the students excitedly comparing suntans and school supplies. First years exchanged awkward introductions, and a few bold third year girls peered their heads out of an upcoming compartment as he approached them.

"Can I help you?" he asked with a grin. Three faces reddened and small giggles escaped their lips.

"Err, nope!" one mumbled before slamming the doors shut. Muffled squeals followed as he went on his way, and he couldn't resist rolling his eyes with a small laugh.

Mmk so I hate to do this because I am not one to be much of a follower of trends, but I must declare my mini-hiatus.
Just until Sunday night.
I have literally no time until then.
Actually, I wont even be home until then.

Daphne goes to Mori and Draco, duh.
Zacharias goes to Mel or anyone who wants to have their dirty way with him. Also, if Nikki still needed him for shopping.
Calixte goes to Ginny or Elley, though I don't suppose there's much you need to do with her.
Connor will just be in his room twiddling his thumbs for the next few days.

I ♥ you all.

Krista/Daphne/Zacharias/Calixte/Connor

I am tired.
Tired and hungover.
And I can't seem to find the underwear I wore last night...

Mel, you make one amazing healer.
I'm feeling better already.

With some protest from his mother, ("Your father and I have been away. I haven't seen you much longer than twenty minutes this past week!") Zacharias left his house and began to walk down the freshly paved street.

Finally reaching the house he knew as his best (muggle) friend, Quinn's, he entered through the front door without knocking. Both of Quinn's parents worked long hours at the local hospital as surgeons and he often took advantage of the empty house to do as he pleased.

"Oy! Riah, you're here finally," his friend called from the living room couch.

Zacharias paused in the doorway when he saw three scantily clad girls about his age sprawled out about the room.

Damien, another good mate of both Zacharias and Quinn, stared at the thin strings to one girls' halter top, scheming a way to pull at them without being noticed.

"You remember Julie," Quinn said with a grin spread wide across his face. The two exchanged awkward acknowledgements before Zacharias escaped into the kitchen for a drink.

The tab of his Coke snapped loudly when he opened it, and he nearly choked on the first sip. A hand had reached down the front of his gym shorts from behind.

( I've heard all about you...Collapse )

My Mum fainted.
She read my letter and saw my badge.
And fainted.
It's a good thing my Dad caught her.
She's up in bed still muttering things about how proud she is and such.
She insisted I get a new broom, but that may have just been her lack of consious thinking.
I just got one last year.

I had sex last night.
Mel came over last night.

I made Hufflepuff prefect?

Allie? What newspaper does your father read?

I'm growing hard bored and I don't know what to do with myself..
Anyone care to fix this?

Please?