Competition/Challenge Block:
Written for/Stacked with: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (Term 12); Monthly Challenges for All (Year 3); Quidditch League
House/Role: Ravenclaw; Prefect (Hogwarts); Judge (Quidditch)
Term (Assignment): Term 12- Assignment 8
Subject (Task): Geology Task 7 (Alt: Write about a wizard participating in a popular muggle activity.)
Other Hogwarts Challenges: IPC: [831] (Setting - Beach); 365: [339.] (Volunteer); Writing Club; Pinata; Say It With Flowers; Fortnightly; FFWM; Dragon Breeding
Other MC4A Challenges: Spring Bingo 1C (Blossom/Flower); Chimera Creator; Link Maker; Shipping War; Scavenger Hunt
Representation: Black Lavender Brown; Beach Fun; Soul Marks; Background Soulmate Boom Boys; Soulmate Divine Flower
Primary & Secondary Bonus Challenges: Second Verse (Not a Lamp); Chorus (Odd Feathers) Demo (Clio's Conclusion; Triton's Domain; Easy Zypher) Demo (Creature Feature; Some Beach)
Tertiary & Generic Bonus Challenges: N/A
Word Count: 414 words (per Google Docs)
Summary: Beaches were a great way to get a breath of fresh air and admiring the scenery.
Rated: K
Genre: General
Warning Tag: N/A
Beachside Admiration
Lavender wiped the excess sunscreen over the dark skin of her arm after applying the protective cream to Seamus' ridiculously pale back. "That should do it, Seamus."
"Thanks, Lav," he said, carefully getting to his feet so he wouldn't disturb the large beach towel draped under her chaise lounger too much as he stepped off.
She nodded before adjusting the stylish oversized beach hat plopped on top of her curly head, watching through bug-eyed sunglasses as Seamus trotted off to the volleyball net nearby, kicking up the soft sand as he padded through the small dunes. She watched as he gave Dean a clasped arm chest bump before taking position on the court, their fiery flame marks glowing brightly at the contact. Lavender always thought they were so cute together, but soon her eyes drifted over to the Patil twins on the other side of the court the boys were playing against. A light sigh was released from her as she readjusted some to be comfortable while watching them play instead of the gentle ocean waters dancing over the sand directly in front of her. She always did admire how sporty Paravti was even though it wasn't really Lavender's cup of tea, she did enjoy watching games at least. Seeing the other witch wearing a beautiful one-piece swimsuit that rivaled the ocean's own blue shade really made her pop in the sandy backdrop.
"Hey, Lav! Be our volunteer referee n' scorekeeper will ya?" Seamus' voice boomed over the peaceful white noise of the saltwater breeze and she offered a lazy thumbs up as the wind ruffled her flower-shaped umbrella overhead.
Lavender wasn't the best at keeping score, spending more time laughing at Dean face diving into the sand in an attempt to save the ball only to get up coughing out a mouth full of sand in the failed maneuver, or when Padma tripped over Parvati and they collapsed in a tangled mess as the ball landed in front of them. Soon the game was over in a tie and the four went on a leisure walk on the beach. Seamus, Dean, and Padma walked a little ahead while Lavender hung back with Parvati discussing the types of seashells and allowing the ocean foam to tickle their ankles. Lavender risked slipping her hand in hers, and it was quietly received with a soft smile and a returned squeeze by Parvati.
The petals on their wrists blossomed unbeknownst to them in this shared little moment.