Journey One: Cabin Eight [P]

First Journey
Teachers Cabin.
Seats Four.

Daniel walked into the cabin, looking around but no one was already there.
He smiled to himself, not minding at all being the first one to take a seat, it gave him the opportunity to snatch the window seat.
He sat down there looking out the window, waiting for the other teachers to board the train.

Oliver had woken up late for the train, and was half-heartedly dressed for the journey, his shirt still untucked and his hair a slight mess. Managing to make it to Platform 9 and ¾ just in time, he had rushed on board and taken a seat in the first cabin he could find.
Slowly composing himself as he realised there was another teacher inside, he sat down quietly, trying not to appear as rushed as he was. He took the opposing window seat, so he would at least have a view, remaining in silence. He and Daniel did not speak much, since their circles did not mix, and whilst he was still catching his breath he decided to keep it that way.

Daniel smiled to himself as he looked how flushed Oliver looked. As always Daniel had arrived long before the train had. He enjoyed taking his time, knowing that he would never have to stress or rush to get there. He had, however, quickly learned that others did not share his habit.
"You ought to get yourself a car," he laughed a little under his breath. "Y'know, just in case."

He made a glance at him that implied he did not appreciate the gesture.
'I never liked those things' he said, naturally preferring travel by broom if he had the oppurtunity. However that was rarer and rarer as his life had changed more recently.

Despite the many tools that a Herbology teacher needed, Belle's trunk was surprisingly small, although that was mainly because most of the things she needed to teach were at the school. Her morning had been surprisingly relaxed, despite the hustle and bustle of last minute packing and making sure she had enough Floo Powder to get to the station. She even had time to finish up a cup of coffee before boarding the train. She wondered how her second year of teaching would compare to her first. Would it be more exciting? More stressful? More dangerous? Any one of them could be a possibility.
She looked around the cabins, finally finding a couple for the teachers. She peeked into one, noticing two teachers that she knew by name, but that was it. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to try to get to know them. She smiled as she approached the two men. "Do you mind?" she asked, gesturing if she could put her stuff down and join them.

"Not at all," Daniel smiled charmingly at her, recognizing the teacher. He had seen her around, but never actually bothered to learn her name as he had only seen her the last year and he had been more than busy enough, he remembered with a smirk.
"I think Mr. Wood would been rather enjoy female company for a change," he joked and laughed, but sent Oliver a playful glance to show him he was only joking. He would never mean any harm to the man, he had his own charm.

"Thank you," Belle said politely. She managed to get her stuff in order before she sat down beside Daniel. She giggled a little at his joke, but did give a friendly smile in Oliver's direction. "Any predictions in how the school's Quidditch season will turn out?" she asked. "It was pretty exciting last year." Although there were some gritty moments, like when a student fell off his broom and got several broken bones. That hadn't been a pretty sight.

Rozeli walked into the cabin with her her trunk in her pocket having shrunk it in order that people couldn't go rummaging through it as she took notice of the people inside she inclined her head to each as she sat down shrugging her fur coat off "How are you all this afternoon?" she asks as polite as she could without rolling her eyes staring out the window as if she was bored. "I hope the new students will be smarter this year I'm sick of dealing with imbeciles..."

Belle was surprised at how vehement Rozeli's voice sounded. Well, maybe not too surprised. Belle remembered how Rozeli was usually quiet, and when she spoke, it was always with authority in her voice. Belle had heard more than one student complain about her before. But it was in Belle's nature to be nice to everyone, despite their reputation. "Well, some students just have better talents in some areas than others," she said. "I know some students I've had who are terrible at Herbology, but are brilliant in Defense Against the Dark Arts."

Rozeli turned to look at Belle "yes each student has their own talents but I despise it when they use them for stupid gain such as pranking and such honestly you know how many points I have taken for them giving me lip because they expect me to be an easy teacher well at least the older ones know not to give me lip knowing my detentions are rather severe...but anyways belle how have you been I imagine the second year of teach must be soooo exciting" she said disguising the sarcasm in her voice for genuine curiosity as she thought back to the mission given to her by her Lord one mission that she will succeed in.

Daniel turned his attention from the window to look at the two of them talking. As always Rozeli's voice was full of venom, and he managed to feel sorry for the herbology teacher, who he knew was far too innocent and kind to talk back to her.
"That's weird," he said, as if simply talking to himself as he turned his head away from the girls and looked out the window once more.
"I never seem to have much trouble with my own students, ever considered it might be your teaching methods?" he asked softly and shrugged as if it was simply a common statement and in no way meant to offend the teacher, though he knew someone like Rozeli wouldn't take it lightly. He didn't particularly mind in all honesty, Rozeli was a lot of talk but she knew she could never harm him, it would be strictly against the rules. Still, there was a reason why Daniel always preferred to keep a distance from her.

Belle gave Rozeli a look. "What, you think it won't be?" she asked. "I think it will. I mean, so many new students are coming in, most of them eager to learn. I think it's always the younger ones who have the most enthusiasm, before all the homework sets in." She gave a little laugh. She did look over at Daniel at his statement, wondering how Rozeli would take that. The last thing people needed to hear was that there was a feud in one of the teacher's cabins. No doubt the students would find it incredibly amusing.

Oliver rolled his eyes at Daniel's remark, yet he was used to his teasing by now. It still didn't mean he appreciated the comment, and yet he let it slip like always.
He nodded in greeting at Belle, soon followed by Rozeli, watching Daniel make them feel uncomfortable with his remarks. He smirked, shaking his head.
'You can hardly expect the students to be talented in every subject. I'm sure we all have our strong and weak pupils, and that should be expected surely?' he smiled.

"See? He gets it," Belle said, pointing at Oliver. "I myself was horrible when it came to wizard dueling. Actually, come to think of it, I'm still a little shaky at it. I blame it on my reflexes." She gave a little laugh. "Everyone's good, and bad, at something. That's just how people are."

to say Rozeli was rather irritated would be an understatement as her eyes narrow dangerously and her entire being scream 'just try and insult me again' as she grinned maliciously "Daniel it would be coo of you to remember the last time a professor made me angry..." she said with a snarl "and it is not my fault students think they are entitled they should have to work for their grades regardless and those weak in my subject should think to ask a older student who has taken it for tutoring or better yet ask me..regardless of my strictness if a student needs help I'm willing to teach but they have to make the first move not I"

Daniel smiled to himself amused, he sure did remember, but in a way he could not see her as more than a child.
Once che got angry she would act like a stubborn child not getting it's will, and though many might feel intimidated or angry, all Daniel could do was be amused by her. She sure was different than many other teachers at the school.
He decided to let it lie and bring up more pleasant subjects.
"So, Wood, any plans for this year?" he asked rather friendly with a smile as he adressed the man.

'I suppose that depends on the talent this year' he said. He could not control how the year would turn out, so all he could do was hope it would be eventful. Personally teaching was always more interesting when there were new talented players to mould and improve.
'You?' he said, continuing the small talk.

Thank goodness, Daniel had managed to change the subject. Smart move on his part. It looked like Rozeli was about to lose her temper and Belle didn't want to be responsible for that. She looked back at Oliver and Daniel, who seemed to know each other pretty well.

"I'll just have fun as always," he smirked as he shrugged. He was, of course, looking forward to see a couple of his older students, but saying so out loud would literally kill his teaching days. There had always been suspicious, both amongst the students and amongst the teachers, but as they had never caught him or gathered sufficiant proof to fire him, he was safe for the time being.

He frowned at his response, but did not pry. 'Belle..' he said, unsure if he should address her by her first name since they had not spoke but did so anyway, not having time for formalities, 'what about you?'
He felt that it was best they all try and talk to one another to avoid any conflict, at least until they were at school and could go about their normalities.

Belle smiled. "I'm hoping to explore Hogsmeade a bit more, actually," she said. "The students speak so fondly of it and I was so focused on making my first year good that I hardly left the school grounds." She brushed a strand of hair out of her face. "More often than not, the only places I were in were the greenhouse, my office, or the library."

"Oh, in that case, won't you allow me to show you around the grounds?" Daniel asked, smiling friendly towards the woman.
He spent a lot of his time in Hogsmead and was sure he could help with whatever needed. He knew he must look like a fool if she was to say no, but he could not imagine a reason why she would. Surely that was better than walking around on her own.

{{ OOC: >;D Nefie is commin for ya Oliver!! *shot and crawls back to her lurker corner* >3>; I should do nefie's bio *hits self and runs off*}}

Rozeli tched in annoyance as she went to go look through her food cart and automatically she bristled...."CABBAGE!! they put cabbage in my food cart when year after year I specifically say no cabbage are the house elves imbeciles or what!" she said grimacing and squeezing the life it seemed out of the head of cabbage.