Re: Wedding at Livadia Palace

[Guest]

"Its always wonderful to see our hard work paying off," she agreed as he told her of his accomplishments. Now she would definitely bring this boy up with Lehrer Mortiz. He had piqued her curiosity on Animagi.

"You seem to keep yourself rather busy, Mr. Williams, what with school and other hobbies. I envy your time management skills." The girl wondered how he would react if she told him she had once slept for thirty hours straight. And spent all her free time having whipped cream fights with Zara in their dorm room. "I imagine you don't get a moment's rest."

[Humphrey Williams]

"Well, yeah. My hobbies are art, Basketball, Quidditch just recently, writing novels, composing original songs, playing guitar, bass guitar, piano, singing, dancing, every subject of school, reading tons and tons of books, studying in my spare time, doing puzzles, brainteasers, and studying philosophy, writing poetry, dissecting the great poets and philosophical novels. Among other things as well. Tell me about yourself. What are you interested in, what is your personality like? If you feel comfortable enough to tell me where you got your scar, I'll tell you where I got my scar. It is on the upper part of my left chest so you can't see it. But if you want to look at mine then I'll show it to you. I don't even have to see yours, I just want to know how you got it. Because, you just don't seem like the kind to acquire scars. It piqued my curiosity." he said.

[Guest]

Terrence was standing off to the side when Alys took off with this Humphrey's guy. He was beginning to wonder what Alys had with this guy and how she knew him. So he turned to Tarragon and asked.

"Do you know whats up with this guy, how does Alys even know him."

[Guest]

Alys flinched at the onslaught of questions and words hurled her way. How someone could talk this fast, she had no idea. The witch could barely keep up with him.

"I have no scar, Mr. Williams and I think its time for the ceremony to begin. Shall we make our way into the foyer? I'm afraid they can't start without a bridesmaid and a ring bearer," she said, trying not to let the strain in her voice show. "Tarragon will be expecting me. I can't very well leave him to walk down the aisle by himself, can I?"

She turned towards the door, leading them back through the entrance they had came in earlier.

[Humphrey Williams]

"Alys, wait!" he said rushing after her. He stepped in front of her and bowed, then grabbed her left hand and kissed it. "My apologies, Lady Diederich, I forgot myself. Can you forgive me for my mistake in assuming you would confide your secrets with a stranger? I admit I made a grave mistake." he said. Humphrey wouldn't let them be on bad terms during the wedding. Alys was his only ally here.

[Guest]

The girl withdrew her hand back to her side, giving him a polite smile. "If you retain those manners after we've stepped back into the melee, I don't think anyone would have a problem," she said diplomatically. "Please feel free to mingle with the other guests and get yourself some refreshments. I'm afraid I'll get rather busy in the minutes leading up to the bride's grand entrance."

With that, the witch pushed open the door to the foyer, once again entering into the main event. She hadn't worn a tempus but judging by the anticipation in the room, it wouldn't be long now. With a soft "please excuse me" to the Hogwarts student, Alys made her way to her friends who were all getting ready.

"Hey guys, Lehrer M coming down in a bit. Terry, please tell me you have a corsage for Zara," Shaking her head at the blush that began to make its way up Zara's face, she muttered. "Now is not the time for delicacies, we need to look similarly dressed in the pictures. If Zara doesn't have one, I'll have to take off mine."

[Humphrey Williams]

Humphrey nodded and walked over to the refreshments, he had grown an inch already this summer, and was in the middle of a growth spurt. He piled his plate as high as he could and then found a table. He then got a glass of punch and a glass of butterbeer and walked back to his table. He chowed down, and after twenty minutes the giant pile of food was missing except for a few crumbs. The drinks had been drained. Now he could think. He walked over to Terrence Lee Okinawa. He had met him briefly earlier. "Hello again, Terrence. Alys is busy now. Would you mind introducing me to some of your friends?" he asked him.

[Guest]

Terrence looked at Alys and she seems a little tense when she got back to them he was glad she got away from that other guy.

Terrence had to smile a little when Alys asked him if he had a corsage.

As he pulled it out the corsage from behind his back

"Now would I let you down, and forget something as important as a flower."

[Guest]

Zara watched as Humphrey walked back over to them and tried talking to Terry again. Normally, she wouldn't mind, but the wedding was about to start and she noticed Alys was uncomfortable with him.

"Hello again, Terrence. Alys is busy now. Would you mind introducing me to some of your friends?" he asked him.

"I'm sorry to butt in, Mr. Williams, I don't mean to be rude but the ceremony is about to start and we're part of the wedding party," she said politely, supplying a small smile with her statement. "We need to be joining the bride soon. However, if you would be so kind as to join the other guests, I'm sure we could find time to chit-chat later." She hoped her no-nonsence attitude got the point across and they could get the wedding underway. She wasn't sure if he left or not as she turned back to her friends and gave Terry her hand to put the corsage on, forgetting what Alys said about delicacies and allowing the inevitable blush flood her cheeks.

[Humphrey Williams]

"Sure, my apologies. I'll leave you alone until after the wedding." he responded to Zara Staudt. Humphrey then walked over and began to sketch the place where the wedding was taking place with a charcoal stick. He had improved dramatically from when he started drawing, he remembered his first portrait of charlotte and laughed softly to himself. He had indeed come a long way.

[Guest]

Alys watched as Zara extended her wrist for Terry, smiling softly. She had been on full alert mode during the wedding and now the most important part was going to be happening in a little while. Both boys looked outstanding and Zara was gorgeous as always. Alys herself looked quite presentable. The best man was probably with the Deputy Highmaster and Lehrer M... the witch felt a shiver of anticipation shooting down her spine. Lehrer M would be down any minute now.

[Guest]

Terry was really glad Zara had got that guy to leave them alone. He was really starting to freak him out. They were waiting for the wedding to start so he leaned over and whipered to Zara.

"Thank you for getting rid of that guy. and by the way you are beautiful." Terry smiled at Zara

[Humphrey Williams]

After sketching the wedding area. Humphrey decided to sketch Alys. He would draw in the scar he knew she had. But would make it the most beautiful part by shifting the perspective so it appeared just like a curving crescent moon. She was even prettier than Charlotte, he was extremely lucky to have such a gorgeous muse to draw. He looked at her again, he had already practically memorized her features and beautiful dress but he wanted to double check it. He nodded and began the sketch. When he finished, he placed the paper in his sword-belt. He would give it to her after the wedding. He had also written a note on the back of it.

Dear Lady Alys Diederich,
I would like to say that you do not need to hide anything from me. I have had traumatic experiences as well, and if you ever need somebody to confide in I would be glad to be that person. You are gorgeous, and your scar on your shoulder just makes you unique. Generally I think scars make people prettier, not a ton, but one or two can be beautiful. After the wedding can we go have some butterbeers somewhere? Let me know on the back.
Cordially,
Humphrey Williams

[Guest]

"Thank you for getting rid of that guy. and by the way you are beautiful."

The relief in Terry's voice made Zara chuckle to herself and his beautiful comment made the blush nearly permanent on her face.

"Thank you," she said smiling back. "You too." It took a moment to realize what she said and she started laughing at herself.

"Not. Beautiful...I mean, not that you aren't." She took a deep breath. "You look very handsome today."

[Guest]

Terrence could not help but smile as Zara stuttered over the words trying to thank him.

Terry could not help but smile at her.."One of these days I will stop making you blush, and you will just be getting mad at me for something you wanted me to do that I didn't."

Terrence hoped the wedding would get on soon, he was really wanting to spend more time with his friends, and he was really starting to get interested in Zara too.

[Guest]

Tarragon smiled as Alys headed back towards them, scowling at Humphrey over her shoulder he gave her a hug. As he looked down to smile at her, he noticed that her pendant was no longer blue, it had turned a grey colour. Tarragon had made sure to ask every colour of the jewels ability, and what each meant. Grey symbolised being frightened, or unsure over a subject. He frowned at Alys instead of his usual smile. Pulling her gently to one side away from the other two, he whispered to her through gritted teeth.

"What has he said?" He knew something was up with Alys, and she could no longer deny him that. His jaw clenched tightly, trying not to lose his temper. "Alys, please tell me what it is, your necklace..."

He trailed off, not wanting her to hate the necklace because it told him things were wrong. The majority of time is would stay blue, but not now. He watched her carefully, shooting glances across at Humphrey all the while.

[Guest]

Tarragon puled her to the side, the blonde thought it was to give Terry and Zara some privacy, a notion the witch agreed with wholeheartedly. After all, this would be the last night they would see each other until next year. Tomorrow, Alys and Zara were o to her home so Alys wanted the redhead to spend as much time having fun as possible.

But Tarragon had something else in min entirely.

"Alys, please tell me what it is, your necklace..."


Belatedly, the witch realized her pendant gave away her feelings and a look at it confirmed a stormy grey. Looking up at him, she said "He was just trying to get personal, but don't worry, Zara and I handled that. "

[Viktor Dobrenskov]

Viktor walked into the foyer of Livadia Palace. This was the big moment. He needed to get everyone in to the chapel. "Sonorus." He pointed his wand at his throat. "If you could please go into the chapel now. Thanks." He waited until everyone was in and followed them in...

He stood in front of the altar. He spoke rapid-fire Russian with the priest asking what time they would be finished. He was in some need of the bathroom. The priest wasn't going to be long. He watched as Leilah walked up the ailse. He was amazed. She had never looked so good. He then ate his thought. He smiled and understood Leilah's father's look : good luck. He smiled again. He stood in front Leilah.

"I do...."

[Guest]

Tarragon frowned at her reply, he would ask her another time, right now was not the time. He looked up at the stairs which Lehrer M would be coming down, before looking at his watch.

"Not too much longer now." He said, offering his arm to Alys. "Best make sure we're ready. Do I look smart enough?"

He couldn't hope but ask, he didn't want anything to be out of place before they walked in, there were too many guests to not look his best for his Lehrer. He looked over at Terry, his eyes telling him to do the same with Zara, after all, the camera man was sure to be around somewhere, wasn't he?

[Guest]

"You look g-" the blonde began as a hush fell across the room, signaling the moment was here. Fixing a smile on her face, the witch slid her arm through Tarragon's and they began walking after the flower girl scattering lilies everywhere. She tried to relax but with so many people watching, she couldn't help the slight stiffness in her movements.

Finally, the reached the alter, waiting for Terry and Zara. The bridegroom was already there, Lehrer M would be the last one to come, naturally.

[Guest]

Tarragon followed Alys' lead, noticing she was slightly nervous. He didn't say anything, just gave her a reassuring smile. They came to a halt by the alter, he took his position behind Alys, his left hand resting on her hip, they'd been told they had to look formal for the pictures and he made sure he followed at least some of the instructions he was given. He quickly checked his pocket for both boxes, they were still there. Everything was fine, just had to wait for Lehrer M to arrive. He went through many things in his head, what she'd be wearing, white or ivory or cream, he knew there were different ones.

He looked around, the room was packed with many guests. He didn't realise their Lehrers were so popular, but it made him smile that out of all those here, he'd been picked to be ring bearer, even if at the time he didn't know what that meant.

[Guest]

The hall quieted, signaling the start of the ceremony. Zara and Terry stood behind Alys and Tarragon, her arm looped with Terry's, waiting for their turn to move.

She smiled at Terry, thinking he might be a little uncomfortable, and soon, it was their turn to make the trek towards the alter. Zara being perfectly at ease, even with all of the guest watching them.

[Guest]

Terry stoode next to Zara very nervous. He was about to enter a room full of people he didn't know. But with Zara right there he was gona make it. As soon as Tarragon and Alys made their way..Terry and Zara soon followed.

[Leilah Meranovoskov]

Leilah walked down the aisle with her father. They were both shaking a bit. Not visibly. But still shaking. She saw everyone she probably knew sitting down in the chapel. Then she saw Viktor. He looked rather dashing. Her father and Viktor had a strange eye conversation that Leilah didn't understand. She walked up to the altar...

"I do..."

[Guest]

The cheer and applause that went though the huge chapel were tremendous as both teachers said "I do". It was as though the entire room released its collective breath as one and bright congratulatory smiles appeared on simply everyone's faces. Alys too couldn't help smiling as she looked at the two who had just became man and wife. She had never seen them happier than they looked right now.

The girl felt a warm contented feeling flooding her body. The wedding had gone off with minimal hitches. Now there was only the reception - and the hordes of witched already eying Lehrer M's exquisite bouquet shiftily.

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