Slytherin Table

A banner of green and silver hung overhead the long Slytherin Table. Students from the house of Snake gather here to chat amongst friends and housemates.

Caden walked toward the Slytherin table. He wasn't hungry, but this seemed like a good place for him to just sit and meet fellow Slytherins. The meeting that Aurora tried to have seemed to go disastrous. It was humorous, but overall a huge disaster. Maybe, if Caden was lucky, he would be able to run into some Slytherins worthy of his time.

Sitting down toward the back of the table, Caden filled a glass with water. He also pulled out his book and began reading. Lately he's only been wanting to read. It was odd, but also good. He needed to read now that he was at Hogwarts. He couldn't risk failing. That wasn't an option.

Just as Caden was about to take a drink of his water. A voice cut through his thoughts, making him look up.

Caden smirked up at Aurora. "Ah, Aurora Greengrass. How could I forget a face like yours?" he murmured calmly. Aurora, if Caden remembered correctly, was the one that he liked. She had a strong personality. It was Leighton and Aurora that was telling that Lavender girl off. Looking back up at her to make sure he was corrected, his smirk grew. He did like this girl.

He set down his book and folded his arms over each other. "Please sit. I'd love to have company more than worthy of my time." Caden said honestly. Aurora was someone that he could easily get along with.

Caden laughed when she took a sip out of his water. "Sure, you have permission to do that." Caden joked, while nudging her with his shoulder. He stole the water back before taking a sip while giving her a playful glare.

Caden just about busted out laughing when Aurora made the comment about the other dreadful people. "I am more than glad you rescued me. I was almost positive that some awful, wanna-be Snake would walk and try to engage me in a conversation. It would've been quite funny, yet vastly uncomfortable." Caden said with an eye roll.

"Honestly, some of the Slytherins that were at the meeting you tried to have weren't even qualified for Hufflepuff! I swear, that hat is so old it is insane." Caden remembered what he dad said about his uncle going to school here. Apparently he uncle beat up almost ten boys that were wrongly put in the Slytherin house. It was unfortunate really.

Caden chuckled at Aurora. This girl was a spite-fire for sure, He would never be bored around her. "I don't know if I should be insulted or pleased. I mean, I am very cute. Everyone should be aware of this. Yet, the fact that am considered in the same animal family as a Lion." Caden falsely shuddered. "Its repulsive."

"I agree with you hundred and ten percent. The sorting has been so liberal now-a-days. There really are no real Slytherins. It seems as if everyone is under the impression that you have to be a Gryffindor or else. Its stupid. I, personally don't get why those idiots are so popular. I know one person from that house and he is tolerable. Yet, that's rare I'm sure." Caden fumed. He had finally met someone who shared his same beliefs. Sure, Lachlan and Paul were nice people, but they weren't in the same mind set as Caden.

Smiling at Aurora's comment, he took another sip of the water. "That would be awfully boring if everyone was as perfect as me. Hell, can you imagine how boring it would be if everyone was as beautiful and amazing as you. This world would be no fun!" Caden answered her. It was surprisingly fun to talk to Aurora. She wasn't close-minded like other girls. She had a personality for a change.

Caden looked down at Aurora when she rested her head on his shoulder. He wrapped an arm around her waist loosely. Caden knew he just met her, but it wasn't like he was trying to put a move on her. No, this was just friendly flirting. Plus, Caden hoped that Aurora wouldn't mind. She seemed like the type of girl who would go along with this. "Well, in that case, I thank you for the compliment."

"Gryffindors are brave to the point of suicide it seems. And its not even to gain something for themselves. I would never risk my life for someone else. Sure, if by saving them I get to be selfish and keep them for my own, that's one thing. But, just saving someone for the sake of saving. Its idiotic." Caden stated in disbelief.

"That's for sure. Your personality is one of a kind. I will never meet someone like you again. I'm glad, because that means I'll just have to keep you around longer." he said with a wink.

"So, Aurora, who are the people you've met that are worth mentioning." Caden wondered. He wanted to meet more people. He also just wanted to hear her talk more. Aurora was very interesting and Caden never got bored while hearing her talk. She also spoke with the most class and attitude that he has ever heard. It might've been a Pureblood thing. But, whatever it was, Caden enjoyed it.

Caden shrugged his shoulders as if to brush off the compliment as if he were a modest person. Then when he felt her kiss his cheek, he laughed softly. Aurora really was a fun girl to be around."Well, considering I'm from Ireland and wasn't even aware of what Howarts was since I got my letter and my blasted parents finally explained it, I like to believe I'm a Slytherin. Unlike some of the Snakes, I never even knew what house was superior to the others. Of course, my uncle made sure I knew that Slytherin was the best after I got into that house." Caden shook his head at the memories.

Caden wasn't surprised by her next question. "Well," he drawled while flashing her a smile. "Its depends on what you mean to me four years from now. If by some bizarre, completely unrealistic chance we hate each other. I probably won't save you. But, considering how amazingly similar we are and how well we get along, I would probably save you. Only if I was allowed to keep you as my own, of course." He said the last part jokingly, even though the rest was true. Caden was be lying if he said he didn't have a crush on Aurora. Any man in his right mind would have a crush on Aurora.

"Yes, I've met Leighton. I know her cousin too. Lachlan Normandy. A Hufflepuff. She is surprisingly devious for the 'reject' house as I like to call it. I'm not saying that Slytherin would be a right fit for her; she is much too kind. But, she might've made a good Gryffindor so figure. I've yet to meet the other's though. I might have to. It would make Hogwarts more bearable if I was surrounded by non-idiotic people." Caden said, looking down to kiss Aurora's cheek. "Of course, I'm lucky enough to know you. That in itself is making Hogwarts much more bearable."

Caden listened to Aurora. When she let that slip about her not caring about all the money, Caden smiled at her. Not a smirk, but an actual smile. "I swear I won't tell anyone or anything. Your secret is safe with me." he promised. When Caden promised something, he promised something. Caden Callaghan never does anything in halves.

"Well, I can't imagine hating you either. So, in four years, I would save you. Of course, since I might've risked my own life to save you, you would be mine. Its quite simple really." Caden said with a playful shrug. Caden never was usually this nice to anyone. Not even his family. Aurora seemed like a tough kind of girl too. Its as if they were both letting their guards down. It was scary, in a roller-coaster type way. He was putting trust into this very Slytherin girl. Yet, it was as if she was putting trust in this very Slytherin boy.

"Those cousins are gonna make Hogwarts a lot more... odder now that they're here. You'll probably rule the whole school by your third year. The only people who you wouldn't be able to control is Leighton and Lachlan. Maybe some other underdog that we have yet to discover." Caden picked up a grape and popped it into his mouth.

"You already have me under your control. So, you don't have to worry about that." he stated with a wink. This girl was going to be the undoing of him. Caden had barely known her for that long and yet she was making him act oddly. It was highly infuriating in a fun way. It made Caden beyond confused.

Caden looked down at Aurora with a crooked grin. "Now its time for the more... entertaining question. Who are the people that you can't stand." Caden wanted to know this because, he knew she would be even ore beautiful angry. Most girls were that way. Aurora was already more beautiful than most girls at Hogwarts. Plus, her personality was one thousand times better. Caden knew that he was going to be friend with her for longer than other people here.

Lavender entered the Great Hall. Rolling her eyes when she saw the only two students sitting at it. She sat down almost as the very end of the table, as far away as she could get from Aurora and the boy, who's name she couldn't remember. But if he was getting along with Aurora as well as it seemed, then he wasn't worth knowing. Lavender filled her glass with Pumpkin juice and took a sip. She hoped someone else she knew would arrive soon, someone nice.

Aurora looked like she was just about to say something to Caden, but then she turned around to see the other Slytherin that approached. Looking up along with her, Caden discovered that it was the Lavender girl that Aurora got into a fight with. Lavender sat down for away from the two. Not that Caden minded, he would rather prefer keeping this just between Aurora and himself. It was rather fun talking to her.

Suddenly, a hand was set upon his cheek and before he knew it, Aurora's lips were on his. He was shocked when she did that, but not angry. Caden liked Aurora and, evidently, Aurora liked him. This kiss was nice. Caden didn't know what kisses were supposed to be like, but according to his standards, that one was amazing.

When Aurora pulled away, Caden tightened his arm around her. He wasn't letting this one get away anytime soon. Anyone who was this amazing was worth enough to keep around. "I wouldn't mind saving your life now." He replied with a smirk.

"Oh dear, what have I done?" Caden wondered, hearing Aurora's comment. "I think I should be scared. I have just admitted defeat." He teased, looking down at Aurora's face with a grin. Caden was used to being a ladies man. He was infamous for it. But, Aurora seemed to be charming him. Rather than him charming her. It was different for Caden. He didn't know how to handle.

Caden listened as Aurora told him who she wasn't fond of. "I've only met Lavender and Emily. I don't know who this Landon person is. What house is he in?" Caden wondered, idly playing with a strand of her hair. "I've yet to meet anyone I don't like. I mean, back at the meeting you tried to hold, I never really got too involved in the showdown between you and Parkinson." Caden explained softly so only Aurora could hear.

Lavender rolled her eyes, knowing Aurora was probably talking about her during some part of the conversation the two were having. Seeing them kiss almost made her bring the pumpkin juice back up, so she looked away while pulling a face. The food around had been tempting but not anymore. She lent forward onto the table, crossing her arms. Lavender was glad she hadn't sat closer to the other two, where she was sat now was just out of earshot so she didn't have to listen to the probably stupid things they were saying. Though she couldn't help but wonder if the two were a couple, they certainly looked like it. Or looked like they would be soon.

"Joy," She muttered to herself. That would be lovely. Not.

Caden smiled down at Aurora. She wasn't his first kiss, but she was his best. His first kiss was with some Muggle girl from a dare. It was slimy and gross, nothing compared to what his kiss with Aurora was like. Caden just kept smiling knowing that this was not at all what he expected Hogwarts to be like.

"Now, we wouldn't my ego bigger, would we? I can fit through a door! Me saving you would only help me feel better about myself." Caden joked, grinning at Aurora. "Of course, like you said, you'd probably find a way to save yourself."

Caden knew that he had made a promise with Lachlan to bother Leighton. Their goal was to flirt with Leighton to annoy her. He felt bad, because now it seemed like he wouldn't be able to flirt with Leighton. Like her cousin, Leighton could only be seen as a friend. Nothing more. "Well, it depends on how you take advantage of me." he teased with a wink.

Caden laughed at Aurora's comment. "I have a friend, I'm using that term very loosely at the moment, in Gryffindor. He is tolerable. Has those obvious Gryffindor traits, but not idiotic like most of them. He can actually hold a conversation. Another friend of mine is Lachlan. She's Leighton's cousin. Nice girl. But, too sweet and cheerful. More like a best friend type of girl." Caden shuddered at the thought of being Lachlan's boyfriend. Not that Lachlan was a bad person, just not a type of girl he likes.

"I know you can take care of yourself. I just hope you don't waste too much of your time over her. She isn't worth it. While she has the potential to be a true Slytherin, she is much too... caring. I don't really know how to describe her." Caden paused when he looked over and saw the disgusted look on Lavender's face. "I know that she is not pleased that we just kissed." Caden whispered in Aurora's ear.

Alli walked into the Great Hall with her bag on her shoulder, already in a somewhat bad mood just from having to get out of her nice warm bed. She saw Aurora sitting with a boy she didn't know, which meant he was probably a first year, and a girl sitting far away from them who kept looking at them. She held back her laughter as Aurora and the boy kissed. Leave it to Aurora to find herself some fresh meat.

She started towards the two, pausing only briefly to stop by the girl who kept looking at them. She bent over the table next to her, took out a quill and some parchment and scribbled a note to Aurora. "Voyeurism doesn't suit a Slytherin. Go sit with the Gryffindors if you want to watch but not play," she hissed in the girl's ear as she wrote. She put the quill back in her bag before continuing on toward Aurora and the boy.

When she reached them, she promptly sat herself in the seat across from Aurora. "Hey Rory, who's your friend here?" she gave him a cheeky wink, then slid the note across the table at Aurora. "You dropped that in the dorm." It was a blatant lie, since if they'd bothered to look up, they would have seen her write it, but she didn't care; she didn't have to tell the truth and Aurora would know to open the note later when she was alone.

Caden raised an eyebrow at Aurora. "Of course I want you. Why wouldn't I want you? I would love to be the hero. Its so different from the role I usually play." Caden joked. "I don't think I would let someone else save you." Caden stated truthfully.

"I can't wait to see the list. Its a little frightening, but I believe that they would be fun at the least. Especially if you are willing to let me enjoy it." Caden grinned down at Aurora. She actually was someone he could stand being around. Much better than some people at this school.

Caden shrugged his shoulders when he heard Aurora's comment. "They are alright. I haven't really hung out with them yet. Just a small conversation here and there. Nothing too big. I don't really mind missing out on their companies. I have a much better one right here." Caden stated, smirking at Aurora.

"Well, that's good. She isn't worth your time. I'm sure that she is just jealous of you. You are unconventionally amazing. I never planned on meeting someone like you." Caden said truthfully, looking down at Aurora. He smiled when she played dumb. "You don't remember? Hmm, I'll have to remind you." He said, leaning down to kiss her on the lips sweetly. The kiss was as great as before.

Caden looked up when another girl walked up and sat down across from them. "I'm Caden Callaghan." he introduced himself, smirking at the girl. He didn't know if she knew his last name. Unless she was from Ireland or his father did business with her family.

Caden smiled at Aurora when he noticed her blushing. It was very cute. "You are amazing. More amazing than anyone else I've met at this school." he stated honestly. "That's relieving. I was worried that I was going to have to save you and hurting some poor fellow who was trying to save you first." Caden shook his head in mock shamed.

"So, I can help make this list?" he wondered, a smirk on his face. "Oh, this is getting to be quite the fun experience. I think I might enjoy this list very much." Caden stated with a grin. Caden smirked even more so when Aurora complimented him. Then, to top it all off, she kissed him back when he kissed her. This is settled, Caden decided, I'm keeping Aurora around.
"Wow indeed." he agreed with a large smile.

Caden smiled when he noticed Aurora shocked by this Alli girl being here. Maybe Aurora didn't plan on anyone seeing them kiss. For some reason, that thought unnerved Caden. He wanted Aurora to be happy with him. He really liked her.