Potential Slytherin Hangout

Leighton was exploring the castle some more since last year she barely had anytime. Leighton was also hoping to run into some more Slytherins. Maybe even look for a place to hang out. So, when Leighton came across an empty classroom, she thought it was too good to be true. Slytherins could hang out hear together. The other houses didn't deserve such a place.
Pushing the door open, Leigh found that there was another girl sitting in the room. For a moment Leighton was worried that it was a girl from another house sitting in the room. But, luckily, as she glanced down at the girl's robes, she saw the all too familiar Slytherin crest.
Smirking, Leighton leaned against the door frame. "It seems that great minds think alike." Leighton commented, shaking out her curly hair. "I'm Leighton Vladimir, Slytherin second year. Call me Leigh though." she introduced herself. Leighton only let people that she deemed worthy use her nickname. Most the time, if it was someone she didn't know or knew she wouldn't like, she would make them use Leighton. But her fellow Snakes could call her Leigh all they wanted.

Leighton raised an eyebrow at the girl's question. Aurora did she say? Well, said she was a Greengrass and many people knew who the Greengrass' were. Yet, surely this girl didn't expect her to tell her everything about herself. This girl was clever. Truly clever, Leigh admired her for that. Leighton knew that this girl was a true Snake and she could use information against her. Survival was key. Last year she was more polite and nice. But, this year, the true colors were coming out. The true Slytheirn was coming out.
"I'm a Pureblood. But, you could probably noticed my American accent. Born in London and then moves out to America when I was... four? I believe." Leigh explained, moving out of the door frame so the door could slam shut. Yet, Leighton kept to leaning against the now closed door.
There was no reason not to trust this girl. She was a fellow Slytherin and that meant it was safe, right? Nope, wrong. Loyalty wasn't a trait that Salazar prided himself on. Nope, cunningness was. And, boy, could the Snakes be cunning.
Leighton could easily noticed that Aurora was testing her to make sure she was worthy. Leighton knew that a worthy Snake wouldn't gush their feelings or tell their life story. Leighton learned to play cool and calm. Show them that you could dance with the best of them. And plot against other people to bring each other together. It was logic really.
So, Leigh relaxed in her posture and flashed Aurora a smirk. It was time to bring out her inner Slytherin

Emily Jackson, a timid Slytherin first-year, slowly entered the room upon hearing the confrontation between Aurora and Leighton. "You know, Slytherins are picked by their power," she remarked quietly. "Why don't you stage a duel or something?"

Leighton looked down at the small first year, well more like glared really. Did she really think she can come in here and try to start a duel. Very cunning of her, yet very immature. Snakes were chosen for their power, but mental power. Not brawn like Gryffindors. Dueling was a last resort sort of things and usually against other houses. You would be a weak sort of Slytherin if you had to duel to prove yourself. So, Leighton decided she should voice her opinion.
"Hello firstie," Leighton stated in a smooth voice that didn't give anything away. "Dueling, in most opinions, would not e a good way to show Slytherin power. If you read Howgarts; A History, you should know that Salazar was manipulative with words. Godric Gryffindor was the excellent dueler with no brain power. Therefore, if I wanted to prove myself to a Gryffindor I would duel. But, I'm with a fellow Snake. Quite better in fact."
Leighton then turned to Aurora. "I believe I was hand-picked for Slytherin because my feelings don't get in the way of my decisions. Feelings are weakness and I am not weak. You could say I'm apathetic." Leighton paused to shrug her shoulders. "I go for what I want and use any means to achieve it. Might not be considered 'moral' or 'ethical', but that is a matter of opinion." Leigh knew the smirk on her face was there to hide whatever she was feeling. Intimidation rarely got wizards anywhere. And Aurora was not the type of girl you could intimidate.

Leighton couldn't decide if she was annoyed by Aurora or impressed. Aurora had a strong opinion and knew how to voice it. Yet, she didn't understand that there were different types of Slytherin's with the same basic qualities. Leighton possessed the apathetic ones and Aurora obviously possessed the passionate ones. Leighton was stuck between liking the girl and be annoyed by her. But, the more they discussed this she began to like her more.
"A true Slytherin is a matter of opinion. Maybe me saying that I'm apathetic is a guard. I mean, you aren't being the most welcoming person in the world." Leighton's voice held no disappointance and it didn't sound like she was complaining. Just stating it how it is. "And about the Ravenclaw thing? Yes, I like facts and I prefer facts, but I do not learn for the enjoyment of learning. Knowledge is power. And, on what the firstie said, Snakes are chosen for their power. How their get their power is up to them." Leighton explained. Aurora was a wise witch. Slytherin was not a personality. It was a way of life. There could be many different types of Slytherins. As long as they have ambition, cunningness, and determination. They could be placed under the same house.

Lavender could hear voices coming from a nearby classroom, and decided to investigate. She carefully pushed the door open, to come face to face with three girls. One looked younger than the other two. All three had Slytherin crests on their robes.

"What do we have here?" She lent against the door frame with her arms crossed, scrutinizing the other girls closely.

Lavender turned towards the girl who spoke, she seemed to be the one in charge of things. She rambled on for a while about her family, causing Lavender to have to fight a yawn. When the girl finally addressed her the room was quite, it was Lavender's turn.

"A meeting place...right," She studied her nails, feigning disinterest. "What exactly is wrong with the common room? Or is that place even too good for the likes of you?" Lavender dropped her hand, to smirk at the girl. The more she studied the girl features the more obvious it became as to which family she was from. Greengrass. "I'm Lavender Parkinson. You may have heard the name?"

Leighton relaxed slightly. Aurora and her might not be seeing eye to eye, but Aurora had her good points. Now, Leighton probably couldn't see her being buddy buddy with Aurora anytime soon. But, she was sure that they wouldn't be enemies. What was the point to be enemies with your fellow Slytherins? No, even though they disagreed, they could see the importance of the main things about a Slytheirn. Leighton didn't expect Aurora to open up to her right away. Any sane Slytherin wouldn't. But, Leighton didn't hate Aurora. No, far from it.
Leighton then turned toward the rude first year. Who did that girl think she was, coming in here acting like she ruled the school. It was almost as bad as the girl who offered that Aurora and Leighton duel. "Parkinson, you say? Yes, I've heard of them." Leighton stated off-handily. Yes, this girl might be a Parkinson, but she was still a firstie. The girl had fire though, that's what a Snake should have. But, it was directed toward the wrong place.
"I'm Leighton Vladimir. Second year." Leighton explained. Her surname was an old Romanian surname. If she was in Romanian, she would be treated as royalty. Yet, she wasn't and she didn't care about last names. It was the character that counted.
Leighton then turned toward Aurora who spoke about Slytherins needing more than one place. "I agree with Aurora. The Snakes are obviously the superior house. Why should we be confined to just the dungeons?"

Lavender frowned as the Greengrass girl spoke again. The rivalry between their families had been trivial to say the least, over one man who wasn't even that much of a man. However, Lavender wasn't like the rest of her family. She, perhaps, didn't agree with some of the things they did.

"I think..." Lavender paused to push herself off the door frame and make her way towards the girl. Who she now recognized as Aurora. "We will deserve another meeting place, once we've earned one. Or, I personally," She mimicked the girl. "Won't be using it," The second girl spoke up next, introducing herself.

"Vladimir? I haven't heard of you. However, it sounds Romanian. Yes?"

Lavender smirked at how well she'd hidden her age from the girls. Their first weakness.

"Once you've earned my respect, then I might be courteous. But, for now, I'm fine how I am." She paced from one side of the door to the other, eying the other girls closely. They were much too big for their boots around here, Lavender didn't care if they were older than her. "I'll make enemies with whomever I wish. Subtle threatening doesn't work on me I'm afraid. However, if I am to stay, what did you have in mind exactly?"

Leighton smirked as Aurora spoke to Lavender. They both seemed to agree that the firsties needed to know their place. And Aurora was also correct that either of them were qualified to be Head Girl. Actually, Leighton would be surprised if neither Leighton not Aurora would turn out to be Head Girl.
"Yes, it is Romanian." Leighton stated answering the girl's question. Leighton didn't want to say anything else. She knew that this was going to be a conversation that Aurora would have with Lavender. Leighton had already had her conversation with Aurora. Now it was Lavender's turn. Leighton actually felt sorry for the girl. Aurora was almost an evil genius in the way she was able to pick people apart.

Leighton saw the look that Aurora gave her. Leighton had to stifle a laugh. This is was a source of entertainment and that was it. She thought she was better than Aurora and Leighton. This girl was nothing but desperate. Lavender obviously thought she was superior. Well, if that was the case, Lavender had another things coming.
Leighton stayed silent. She would help Aurora if need be, but Aurora could handle herself. She was more the capable of handling the little firstie. Leighton just didn't feel the urge to enter in. There was no need for Leighton to put herself in the conversation.

Lavender smirked again as the other girls laughed. Aurora obviously thought her words meant something, whereas Lavender knew they didn't.

"So you're not going to answer my question?" She shrugged, brushing off their words. Lavender found it hilarious, how superior these two girls thought that were. "And if you hadn't noticed, if I don't stay for your little "Meeting" then there are only three of you. Gosh, sounds like fun," Lavender stopped her pacing and lent back on the door frame again. Amusement dancing over her face. "I don't wish to make enemies before my first term has even properly started. As I'm sure you don't,"

Caden had gotten an owl earlier from a girl named Aurora. She had said that there was going to be a Slytherin hang out spot. Caden had thought that the girl was genius for thinking of a place that the Slytherins could take over. It was only logical that the Slytherins get special privileges.

Upon entering the empty classroom, Caden could feel the tension that was heavily coated in the air. It made Caden raise an eyebrow. If they were all Slytherins then how could there be tension.

Looking around he saw four girls. He was the only guy. Caden could also see that one girl seemed to be glaring at the two other girls. Both of the other girls were striking in appearance. One of them had curly dark hair and looked a bit like Lachlan. That girl could possibly be Leighton, Lachlan's cousin.

"'Ello ladies, I'm Caden Callaghan." These girls must have heard of the Callaghan's before. It was an old Irish name that went back centuries. All pureblood wizards. Yet, of course, the man is more important than the name.

Lavender didn't really care to hear the girls reply, and was happy to see a new arrival. A handsome boy with short dark hair. She knew his name immediately.

"Ah, Callaghan. I heard you were joining this year. I'm Lavender, Lavender Parkinson," She nodded a welcome. Trying to diffuse the tension in the air that could be cut with a knife. He must have heard of her name, if not her. They weren't the quietest of Pureblood families.

Caden nodded at the girl. His face set in his usual stony mask. Of course he had heard of the Parkinsons. They were a very well known Pureblood family. His father has done business with the Parkinsons before. "Ah yes, I have heard of the Parkinsons. It is rare that a Pureblood does not know who they are."

He then turned attention toward the other two. Leighton, or at least he assumed to be Leighton, had a gorgeous face. It was beautiful in a classic sort of way. The other girl was beautiful as well. She must have been a Pureblood, because her face was familiar to Caden. He never met the girl before, but he has seen those features before.

Then the girl told Caden her name. A Greengrass. Of course she was a Greengrass. She was attractive and had the cutthroat personality to match. Strong personalities were very attractive to Caden. He couldn't have his girls be simpering and weak. He needed a strong girl that could handle herself. He was sure that Leighton was the same. The look on Leighton's face was proof of that.