Lucia Dinapoli

“Perhaps he’s reminding me of the lack of reading I’ve done this year.” Lucia laughed at her friend, scratching her head, “I’m normally all up to date but with teaching this year and all of my outside HOL activities I’ve fallen behind where I’d like to be. There is just so much to do.” Lucia sighed deflated. “Perhaps I’m just overthinking it,” Lucia confided in her friend, “I just want to be great at everything.”

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"Why hello there," Lucia smiled seeing her younger friend approaching, hands full of homework, "Prefect duties. I volunteered since I like it up here so much. You get much done?" Lucia gestured to Emilio's work, "I'm not great at Astronomy, but I find it really interesting. Really beautiful. I just wish all the information would stay in my brain rather than go in one ear and out the other." She chuckled. 5 scales awarded You've found Snake Egg 9! Message Scarlet Robloutain, River Fenwick, and February Fortescue (in the same message) the location of this egg for your activity.

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The Black Lake lapped up against the rugged edges of the cliffs that surrounded the Castle. The Moon was bright and large, highlighting every ripple an shift. Lucia could have sworn she saw her own Mingus swooning over the waves, darting his claws fast in and out the water. 'Perhaps he was playing with Annabelle again?' Although this place was mostly occupied by Astronomy students, Lucia had volunteered to watch over everyone since it was so late in the night. Perfect duties call! She didn't mind all the much. The view more than made up for it. She took a big breath in of the gently moonlit wind, tracing her fingers thoughtfully along the giant metal rings of the telescopic lenses. 'I wonder what the stars are going to predict for me this year...' 5 scales awarded

One of the highest points of the castle was the Astronomy Tower. The wind blew gently, curving around its open circular deck, the room littered with atlases, telescopes, maps, books and guides on the stars and planets. The Moon provided a cool blue lighting to the place, the golds of the equipment looking silver under its melancholy. What brings you up here so late? Do you have some star studies to catch up on? Are you looking for a place to star gaze? Perhaps you just like the quiet? Or perhaps theres something else.... Welcome to this months role play prompt. You, or your character, are venturing out on a Hogsmeade Trip. RP below to your heart content. There is no word limit, you may write as much or as little as you like, just as long as you stick to the rules. You will earn 5 scales for posting your roleplay below and an additional 5 scales for interacting with someone else. There is no due date, you may jump in and out whenever you wish! Remember: Only speak for your character, no one else's. Write in third person, past tense, full sentences, proper grammar etc. You are world building remember so no asterisk and the like. Keep everything G rated and follow the HOL rules. Go HERE to read the RPG Guidelines if you need to refresh yourself on the RP rules or if you are new to roleplaying.

"Oh you're a person of great taste!" Lucia complimented as they reached the top, out of breathe and a little sweaty under all of her wooly clothes. "How poetic," Lucia smiled, Emelio's words ringing very true. The Shrieking Shack was one of those historical landmarks that consistently fascinated her, "I love it, in all of its rotting falling apart glory. I bet every busted floorboard in that place could tell a story. If dust could whisper I'm sure it would have a thousand words about what happened in there. I think theres some pictures of it when it was first built in Hogmeade Station. There's loads of cool old pictures in there..." Lucia leant against the wooden gate that stood between them and the Shack, her fluffy gloves catching on the worn planks. "I wish I was my cat, he's always going in there. I'd love to see it on the inside. It's a shame it's so unsafe, TerrorTours could probably make a fortune from running Tours through the place."

Lucia's eyes lit up as she took in the familiar face of Emilio, Archimedes sneakily making his way to a cautious looking Murdoc. "Go on Doc, say hello," She whispered before turning her attention back to Emilio. "Mind if I join you?" Lucia asked as she settled her heavy pile of books into the seat next to Emilio, "I'm trying to get through the last of my exams so I have time to grade everyone's papers and submit my Howler Article. I seem to have left everything until the very last minute...oops. What are you up to?" 5 scales awarded

"Oh yeah, I think I might have seen those cacti! They're great starter plants since succulents practically look after themselves," Lucia nodded as they made their way towards the Shrieking Shack viewpoint. Lucia silently hoped her boot grips didn't give out on her and send her slipping and sliding all the way back down the hill in front of company. "It's hard to pick an all time favourite there are so many. I guess Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls is probably my favourite. I like lots of different bands and artists though. Do you have a favourite?" Lucia asked, "You're right about the electronics too. I bet it was such a nightmare trying to listen to records if not many people had the right equipment. Imagine the chaos!"

Emilio, Lucia found, was very easy to talk to despite their obvious shyness. She hoped her efforts to make friends would bring her out of her shell - so far Lucia thought she was doing a great job as she listened to Emilio chat about Arc. "He sounds like Murdoc, always causing a scene I swear." Lucia chuckled, thinking of her cheeky black cat causing mayhem across the castle. "I've always loved The Magic Keep," Lucia fawned, "It's so pretty in there, so cosy...much cheaper than Dogweed and Deathcap to get all my herbs and plants. Herbology is one of my favourites, Potions too actually. How's the acid pop treating you?"

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Mistletoe seemed to be growing all over the place and Lucia, despite usually being a gigantic Scrooge, was feeling festive around the castle this year. The castle was certainly a romantic. Her Hogsmeade trips had helped with spending the holidays away from family, and although she missed them all so dearly she knew it wouldn't be long until they were next reunited. Murdoc's black paw pads pattered behind her, weaving in and out of her flowing cloak. She had lots to do over the holidays, lots of homework to catch up on and studying for exams. 'Why didnt you do this earlier, Lucia? You wouldn't have to spend the best part of New Year's Eve here would you?' She berated herself silently as her eyes landed on the great oak library doors. She sighed. 'So it begins...' 5 scales awarded

Hello Emilio, I love your strive for organisation and Christmas cheer, although it seems at the Dungeons we already host a gift exchange over the winter period If you would like to participate in that you're more than welcome. Perhaps we can have a chat about different RP opportunities in Slytherin Tales though, it is great to see you so proactive in this forum!

Lucia felt her heart sink, put it picked up as her words left her mouth, "Well why don't we go together then?" Lucia looked after for the slithery friend she saw so often with Emilio, "Is Archimedes not with you today?"

As much as I am a Slytherin and I strive to win, games have never been something I am very competitive about, and so when I lose them I tend to take it all in good fun. I have never really been left disappointed by games, especially ones based on luck like UNO for example. That being said, I do enjoy winning, but I see losing as a natural part of life. We have to fail to success - I believe that very strongly. We would never learn anything knew if we didn't, we need it to improve! The first thing that comes to my mind is playing cards with my family. I am notoriously terrible at black jack - I find myself being too nice or nonchalant so I never mind losing. This time however, I took the opportunity when I knew I was going to lose to better eye up my opponants strategy and in doing so it has made me a little bit more competitive and better at beating them!

Lucia smiled knowingly, “Pull up a seat. I have some toffees from Honeydukes if you fancy one?” She offered them out to Emilio, “I’m not sure snakes can have them though,” Lucia turned up to Archimedes, “Ai Slusi’a, ou neet nais [Parseltongue translation: I’m Lucia, nice to meet you]” She turned to her current read, hoping she hadn’t messed up her Parseltongue. It had been a while since her lessons from Professor Will and she was a little rusty. “The book’s called Fairies, Elves and Goblins: The Old Stories and Fairytales. Its a Muggle book from my fathers side, I’m comparing it to the tales from our world in preparation for a class I’m writing. You can take a look if you’d like?”

Christmas at HOL is a festive occasion to say the least. House Elves can be seen scattered about hanging tinsel, charming candles and twinkling lights, decorating the tree on the Great Hall with baubles bigger than their head and whispering excitedly about the upcoming feast. Christmas is almost here! Welcome to this months setting the scene RP prompt. You or your character are spending Christmas Otho S year at HOL. RP below to your hearts content. There is no word limit, you may write as much or as little as you like, just as long as you stick to the rules. You will earn 10 scales for posting your roleplay below. There is no due date, you may jump in and out whenever you wish! Remember: Only speak for your character, no one else's. Write in third person, past tense, full sentences, proper grammar etc. You are world building remember so no asterisk and the like. Keep everything G rated and follow the HOL rules. Go HERE to read the RPG Guidelines if you need to refresh yourself on the RP rules or if you are new to roleplaying.

“Hi there Emilio!” Lucia managed to catch up with the first year. “You ever tried one of those? I’m too nervous in case I get heartburn. Maybe I’m just dramatic.” She laughed, “You got any plans for the day? If you get a chance you should check out the Shrieking Shack. There’s a wonderful little spot up top of the village you can get a good view from. Great for any History of Magic essays you have coming up.” Lucia smiled, hoping she wasn’t rambling too much. The festive positivity always hit when she visited Hogsmeade she couldn’t help it. She had so much energy!

The voice was quiet, but just loud enough to break her ghostly thoughts. It was a first year. Lucia, after her first term as a Prefect was very familiar with most of the first years…helping them find their classes, introducing them to Professors, recommending books for their exams. This one she hadn’t yet spoken to but had seen around the castle with their slithery friend often. “Hello there,” Lucia began, “Emilio is it? Sorry I didn’t notice you until now I was very engrossed in the Baron. He’s awful playful this time of year…although don’t let him know I said that.” Lucia whispered cheekily, “Everything alright?”

Lucia was glad she wasn't the only one thinking about sweets during her duties. The closer they neared Honeydukes the more her mind and stomach raced "Oh, have you tried the salted caramel chocolates? They're my all time favourites!" Soft snow had begun to fall again. It crunched crisply under each step and settled gently against the thatched roofs of building's that lined the lanes of Hogsmeade. Excitement was in the air, first years successfully grouped off and ready to begin their own adventures.