First Breeze (Emily/Katya)

[Harmon 'Judge' White]

Harmons fifth year at Hogwarts was about to soon begin, so he'd spent the day buying his school things as well as new dress robes and a owl that he hasn't yet named. Today was a cloudy yet cool and relaxing kind of day, since his fathers passing Harmon hadn't much thought about what it'd be like to leave the train station waving and hugging only his mother.

Harmon hadn't thought much about holidays on those breaks from school. His parents being so much older when they had had him set them miles apart for a decent relationship. His father was firm in the old ways, hit the books hard and enjoy your life later, and his mother was the same only neither had been around much.

In Organic Park is where Harmon found himself a lot these passing months. Today he was feeding the birds and reading a Potions book, his best subject.

[Emily Clarke]

"Eww, you're studying already? What are you, a Ravenclaw?" Emily scrunched up her nose as she looked at Harmon reading his potions textbook. She had been walking through Organic Park, trying to pass the time while her father was once again spending hours upon hours at work over some crazy case that was super secret and blah, blah, blah. So today's adventure involved going to the park, where she was surrounded by magic, to be able to sneak a few hours of practicing magic herself. Stupid decree for the reasonable restriction of underage sorcery be damned. As long as her dad didn't find out, no one was gonna notice a little extra magic coming from her. 

She was not expecting to see Harmon. In fact, she was hoping to not see the now 5th year until they were back in school and was enjoying a very pleasant summer without him. She tilted her head to the side with a frown on her face. There was something different about him, though, but she could not quite place it. 

"Well I'll have you know that you aren't gonna be able to charm your way into getting your OWLs this year or bribe them," she warned him. She knew about the rumors that many of his successes may not be completely contributed to hard work. "So maybe it's a good thing that you're getting ahead of the game and studying."

[Harmon 'Judge' White]

At first he couldn't place the voice that interrupted his peaceful morning, then it hit him it was jealous 4th year Emily Clarke. Harmon smirked and slammed his potions book but still he doesn't look at her, "Oh Emily, are you of the mass that has tried to tarnish my good name? Rumors slink even to the lowest."

Shoving his book into a bag Harmon looks at the blonde girl, she's very pretty but Harmon would never tell her this, and he gives his famous deceitful smile. "To assume these rumors about me are true Em is just hurtful," the smile fades replaced with a sneer, "To assume of course makes a butt of you and me. Plus I've only manipulated a teacher once and Slythrine has had its most liked Prefect since like, forever."

Harmon looks at his clean nails, "So what brings you here? Ruining people's summer vacations so bloody early."

[Katya Rominov]

Her father was at work as usual so Katya had been left to her own devices as usual. She had been in the park for several hours already, though she had left for food and the loo once for a late breakfast. The birds were almost friendly towards her and the thought had crossed her mind to tame one for a pet. A little robin maybe. It would take several more months though, and with school starting soon, it would be pointless. Her mind drifted to her mother. Oh how excited Galina had been when Katya had found out she could go to Hogwarts. And now Galina would not get to see her off. Her mother not there to fuss over her clothes. Katya wasn't even sure of her father would be able to see her off. He had already taken the day off, but that never seemed to happen. Well, she was sure if he couldn't, she could manage on her own.

While bird feeding Katya had also been people watching. There was a boy on a bench a few down from her. He looked a bit older than her, but still a student judging from the book he read. Potions weren't her best subject, but she could pass. Transfiguration was her thing. She had thought of going over and talking to him. If she was going to made friends, it would be with older kids as she found most her age annoying. In the end though, shyness won out so she sat feeding the birds and watching him.

When another student, a girl, approached, she watched a little closer. Katya knew this girl. They had shared a table at the ice cream shop, talking and they seemed to get along fairly well. So, she wandered over. "Hello, Emily. How are you?" She then turned to the boy and dropped into a low curtsy, holding her skirt carefully.  "Hello."

[Emily Clarke]

Emily grimaced. "Prefect? They seriously are letting you have that responsibility? I'm sure it's just a cruel prank," she scoffed. Still she wondered if Harmon was serious or if he was just saying it to make her annoyed. There was no way that he could have gotten it off his own merit. Many people found Harmon to be very charming and he often got his way but Emily was one of the few people who could see through that. Perhaps that was why they never had been the best of friends.

"And I'm here because it's none of your business," she said, crossing her arms over her chest. "I could say the same to you, ruining a summer holiday. But I'm gonna refrain from that because I'm a mature lady."

Thankfully any bickering was going to be broken up from the arrival of Katya, whom Emily recognized from their meeting a few weeks prior. She smiled, grateful to see a familiar face that did not immediately put her in a sour mood. She waved at the first year who then turned and curtsied to Harmon. Emily couldn't help but giggle quietly. It was rather adorable. 

"Don't waste your pleasantries on this kid," she said, waving her hand toward Harmon. "He's not worth it. But how are you doing, Katya! Glad to see you before school starts!"

[Harmon 'Judge' White]

Harmon simply rolled his eyes at Emily, she could see through his charming demeanor but it didn't bother him because he didn't have to prove anything to anyone. Before he could reply a very young girl approached them, the girl obviously knowing Emily greeted each other then curtsied him with a smile.

Emily cut him off with a snide unwanted comment which always annoyed him. A huge pet peeve but he grinned and extended his hand, "Nice to meet you. I like the manners, shame most witches don't understand them," Harmon said pointing a thumb at Emily, "The names Harmon but my friends call me Judge. Katya is it? First year? Piece of advice don't be nervous some students will eat that up. Be confident like I."

[Katya Rominov]

As Emily told her not to bother, Katya couldn't help a quote her father favored. "Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recipient, at least it benefits the bestower." She took a seat on the bench, carefully tucking her skirt around her. In the weeks she had been coming over here, she very rarely saw anyone else wearing one. Worn for comfort, Katya had never really worn anything else. Maybe she needed to go shopping. "I am very well, thank you. I hope are as well. I was just thinking of shopping, maybe you like to go?"

Swinging her feet under the bench, she turned her attention back to Harmon. "So which do you wish I call you?" As the conversation turned to more school matters, Katya smiled. "Yes, a first year, but I am not nervous. I am excited, I have read all my books. I am ready to go."

(OOC: Having a crappy day so its short.)

[Emily Clarke]

Emily pursed her lips to keep from making any more comments toward Harmon. She did not want to make poor Katya have to be in the middle of their bickering for much longer. So she just went on pretending that the Slytherin was not even there and focused her attention on Katya.

"A shopping trip? That would be fun. I got most of my school supplies and I'm not in any need of any new things but it would be fun," she said as she tapped her chin with a finger. "You know, I'm considering trying out for the Gryffindor Quidditch team this year so I would need my own broomstick. I should at least take a look and see what options there are out there..." 

Emily was a decent flyer and had played a lot of soccer as a kid. She figured some sort of combination of athleticism and flying skills and pure luck would give her somewhat of a decent chance of maybe getting onto the team this year. She was not sure as she had never tried out before. But she had plans to go to the Quidditch pitch and practice regularly as soon as she got back to school. 

"Awww, you read all your books already?" Emily smirked, adding to the conversation. "That's so precious! You are gonna completely rock your first year, that's for sure!" 

[Harmon 'Judge' White]

Harmon never meant or tries to come off as cold, it was a learned behavior of his mothers and he pushed it back a little. With his father's passing his emotions were a whizzing raindow of colors. He listened to the girls exchange conversation his eyes however were locked on Emily, a weird emotion swelled this time that made his heart feel warm yet confused. She was striking and sweet, but strong willed and stood up for herself.

He swallowed and grinned looking at Katya, "Reminds me of me when I first got on the train I sat alone in a cart all to myself reading! I read all my books within the first week of school. Wait until you see the school library Katya the books feel endless. Especially the potions books."

Falling silent Harmon had never shared that memory or his fascination with Hogwarts library. Looking around he didn't see any close by adults which puzzled him why an eleven year old was out alone? Maybe she was in the same boat as he has been his whole life? Except now he had only one parent left and the feeling of loneliness was heavy.

"You know if potions end up being your thing," he looked at Emily again, "Fancy trying out for Qudditch this year? Good luck."