Great Hall Announcements (two sections - you can respond to either)

[dumbley]

"As you all well know, both of our remaining house champions showed courage beyond what could ever be expected of such young witches and wizards, although we are quickly beginning to expect it of these few who have participated so far in the grueling tasks that have been set before them," he added, giving a quick smile to the final several

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[_irish_blood9]

"Fuck me" Riley muttered under his breath as he made the walk up to the podium.

He hadn't expected this. No, not at all. He'd honestly just wanted to sit down and eat his soup.

Of course, that just wasn't possible.

"Er- Hi" The Slytherin began, flashing his signature charming smile and waving to his schoolmates.

"If you didn't know, my name is Riley O'Dannihugh. Slytherin House" He tipped his imaginary hat to his houses table. Okay so he was off to a slow start. He didn't understand it! He wasn't a shy person, not in the slightest! In fact, he was a born performer... but this wasn't supposed to be an act.

Ah.. I get it.."Sorry" He apologized, scanning the students that were patiently waiting for him to speak

[go_for_miles]

Miles closed his eyes briefly kicking himself. There goes his choice for a ball date.

...

Mel that is - not Riley >.>

[mel___]

Erm...wait, what?

Melanie blinked, quickly looking around to make sure he was addressing her.

...Well, obviously.

She looked up at Riley, hurriedly getting herself back together. Normally, she really wouldn't be one to go for mushy-like stuff. But she had to admit, this was cute. And he was hot. Heh.

"Yes," she said with a smile. "I'd love to."

[_irish_blood9]

Riley grinned at her acceptance of his invitation, stepping down from the podium with a new sense of pride.

"Score." He said to himself, then took his place to wait for everyone else to finish their speeches.

[nikki_carsini]

Nicole Carsini's eyes went wide when she saw the students begin to get up and walk up to the front of the Great Hall. She had never spoken to a group this large before and was very nervious.

"Hey...everyone," she began, looking out at the four tables of students. They were all staring at her.

"My name is Nicole Carsini and I'm running for Queen. Most of you know me as Allie's best friend but I'm so much more than that."

Nikki took a deep breath, pushing a piece of her hair behind her ear.

"Over my years here, I've done all I can do to be involved and involve other people. I just love having fun. Basically, I'm just like you guys. I've had my great moments and my terrible ones. Haven't we all?"

This isn't so bad....

"And I would love to be Queen for all of you guys. I'm the girl who is never seen...why not make that type of girl queen? Thank you."

[gwennie_doll]

Gwenndalyne was rather shocked she actually had to make some sort of speech. She thought this whole Princess thing would just take care of itself. Biting her lip, she made her way to the front. She smiled at three of her best friends, who were also nominated for different things.

This is easy, Gwennie. You're a writer and you like people. Just say something you'd write. She took Riley's place as he walked off

[sunshinaftrrein]

Reina was practically hyperventalating. Sure, it was one thing to speak in front of everyone, but it was a total other thing to be unprepared for such an event! This sixth year was a freak when it came to being prepared

[simplycharlotte]

Charlotte giggled as she headed up toward the stage after Reina. Even if she was given the time to prepare for such a speech, she probably wouldn't have. That was just how she was