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HP Rare pair wishing well

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Advent Calendar 23.

Today @kazuza-art challenged me.

You know, for a fact, that I struggle with dear Albus, and yet, that's what I have to write - and I will, just to make you happy.

Sirius Black is younger than him and Gelert, not by much, but enough that he should do something meaningful with his life, instead of appearing wherever Albus goes. Rumour has it the old families pay him to have an eye on Gelert, but it is just as likely that he has his own agenda: Sirius Black is known for trouble. Right now Albus can go nowhere public without him turning up sooner or later and at least Gelert has enough. He is not the most patient man. Provoked by Black's lazy smile he jumps into action, telling him to fuck off in no small words. But Black looks past him, right at Albus, eyes bright grey and smile even ess publically appropriate. "What? Are you a damsel in distress that you need him to defend your honour?" Albus doesn't have Gelert's fiery temper, but enough is enough. It's obvious Black won't stop until he has what he wants. Preferably in the form of a proper ass-whacking. "Pardon me. If you wanted to duel, you could have just asked." Only Black's eyes betray he thinks it's more fun like this, yet he knows all the courtesies. He bows prettily and it shouldn't worry Albus that he wears a duelist robe under the wide coat he now sheds. "My honour. Please, have the first go." It's a ruse, for of course it is. Black dodges easily, with no intention to shield, and his own spell is impeccable. He is weaker than Albus, magically speaking, but more experienced in fights, more cocky, wilder. Maybe he should have let Gelert handle it. But too late now. He has to give his best, and he does, though he can tell, Black only plays. His spells are weaker, but darker, more dangerous, yet they never aim to hit. He... he wants to lose this. He goes down with a smile and when Albus offers a hand to help him back up, he comes close. Close enough for a whisper. "He's not good for you, bail while you can." For that split second his face is grave, dark and serious. Then he is all smile again, begging pardon to both Albus and Gelert. But he'll be back, and for whatever reason it makes Albus' heart flutter.

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You often draw older Gellert with a scar, where did he get it from?

you will have to ask @metalomagnetic about this xD I started drawing the lips scar after reading and illustration Lesser Evil and like Albus curly hair and freckles, it became part of how I see him.

I wonder how he got it too? Maybe it's just a normal battle scar or maybe their is a story behind. I'm curious too now XD

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Old Gellert meeting young Gellert xD they already immediately dislike each other but if you throw Albus in the middle omg xD the DRAMA

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working on FK rn... I wish I could write in french so it will be over already XDDD

stuck on plot point. Not knowing how to write English anymore... Why am I even torturing myself with this ?XDDD

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I +++ that. I'm quite interested in your thoughts in Harrydore 🤔❤️

your view on riddledore, especially when compared to grindledore and Tom/Grindelwald?

also what would be your thoughts on harrydore (provided it is a same age au or there is time travel involved)?

I like all three of them, in whatever combination!

Riddledore has been so, so much fun to explore lately. For me, Voldemort and Dumbledore are the only 'equals' in the HP books. I see the entire war as being between them, while the Order, Death Eaters, Ministry etc serving as foot soldiers. Without Voldemort or Dumbledore, we wouldn't have canon events. They are the catalysts of the entire thing. I am also of the opinion that Dumbledore won the war, because he was the one to have plotted the entire Deathly Hallows going to Harry thing. Of course, there was some typical Harry luck sprinkled in there, but yes, I credit Dumbledore with that victory. I remember the duel between these two titans, and it was one of the greatest scene in the books (even in the movies, especially compared to the lame Battle of Hogwarts duels). There's not a single duel in all seven books to come even close to what these two did in the Ministry. I am also of the belief that Voldemort could have been the only one to defeat Dumbledore in a duel. They are equal in magical skill and in intellect, two geniuses, removed from those surrounding them, albeit in different ways. Dumbledore is benevolent, while Voldemort is not. Dumbledore is logical and a bit cold, while Voldemort is impulsive, with a quick temper, at least in the second war. I also think Dumbledore is the only person Voldemort ever respected and thought of as an actual threat, hence 'the only one he ever feared'. So having these two in a pair is delightful, especially if we play with the timeline a bit.

Grindeldore can be so sweet, mostly because of their age when they met. It's also incredibly tragic. I imagine it is extremely hard, if not impossible, for Dumbledore to find someone as a partner, seeing who he is. So he found this man, against all odds, and they had this whirlwind romance that ended horrifically. I don't think Grindelwald is his equal in the way Voldemort is; I think Grindelwald comes very close, but, in the end, Dumbledore proves much more skilled. I love them as lovers, I love them pining over the other, separated by a war, and eventually being forced to meet in combat. Devastating. I think Grindelwald, while also incredibly powerful and more intelligent than most people, is more 'human' than Dumbledore and Voldemort, if that makes sense. I think he's better with expressing feelings, experiencing them as a normal man, unlike emotionally constipated Dumbledore and Voldemort.

Which brings us to Voldemort/Grindelwald! SO much fun. I think it depends on the age we force them to meet. If Tom is significantly younger, then the power dynamic shifts firmly to Grindelwald's side. If, like in one of my fics, we play with circumstance and have them meet as their canon ages, than I think Voldemort gains the upper hand in that relationship, mostly because Grindelwald has the emotional intelligence and capability to compromise and sort of let some things slide, navigating Voldemort's pride and hubris. I love them! I think Grindelwald is the only one to be a lover to either Dumbledore or Voldemort without getting completely mowed over by these two.

I am fascinated that, while modifying canon a bit but without taking away from their canon personalities, all three possibilities of relationships between them can actually end up as close to healthy as it is possible. They all have the means to temper the other, to put their foot down, hold their ground.

So yes, I am a very big fan of extremely powerful, cunning and intelligent men getting together. As everyone knows, I love Voldemort, but I always wish to see him paired with someone that can hold their own against him, in a believable way.

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What kind of vampire do you think Albus would be?

A mix of Louis and Khayman I think 🤣🤔 depends of how old he is when he becomes one 🤔

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Shamelesy rebloguing my own art cause Christmas is around!

My little christmas grindeldore 🤣 GEL GET YOUR MIND OFF OUT THE GUTTER PLEAAAASE XD

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Some silvergifting art cause I miss the fandom so much sometimes! Even tho the ring of power tv show has been such a huge let down and disappointment on all level but especially with Annatar and Tyelpe I still love them and will always draw them as I see them xD

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Amen. How do people want us to be excited to write draw and share our art if nobody is even there for it 🥲

This is why writers abandon stories. It’s not that we don’t love them, it’s because we don’t want to love them alone.

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G5indeldore one night stand … they cannot stay away from each other even if they are enemies xD

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Happy birthday Sirius for @metalomagnetic ❤️

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will you ever draw Finders kepper as a comic? it would be amazing!

maybe I would do some panel but the whole fic? It would be just too much work XDDD like for one dialogs it would takes PAGES of art, and I'm not even sure I have the technical skills to pull it off ç_ç

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I'm currently rereading 'finders keepers' and I'm in the chapter where Gellert mentions that the last time Albus and him met was in Prague, so it's pretty clear that they've met after 1899

Now I'm wondering if these were brief encounters or if they kind of 'got back together' at some point?

in the FK universe they did met multiple time before the big war. I wrote two oneshot about Gellert, Anton and Albus past relationship in this universe so far but to resume it, they were in some sort of threesome, we are using Anton to deal with each other type of relationship. They tried very hard to change each other mind for years until Gellert push it too far and Albus gave up definitely and walked away. Anton took G side and that was it.

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A quick Babus cause Im missing him. I have literally no inspi lately and no fics I like to read to help 🥲

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What ham? XD

There is a big difference between playing AU and pretending fancanon is canon tho. It's only right to call it out. It's so easy to slip when you are neck deep into a fandom and start believing fan made so called canon 🤣

I see a lot of meta posts detailing Tom's potential trauma from the Blitz.

Tom never saw the Blitz. It started on 7 September 1940 and ended on 11 May 1941. Unless he voluntarily went to London during the winter holiday (and he'd never do that), then he never witnessed the bombing.

Furthermore, he says in Chamber of Secrets that he asked Dippet to let him stay at Hogwarts, not Dumbledore. Dippet was the Headmaster, so all these posts claiming Dumbledore sent Tom back to London/not allowing Tom to stay at Hogwarts have no basis in canon.

Again, write what you want in your own fic, AU are fun; this is only a reminder for the posts discussing canon events.

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I see a lot of meta posts detailing Tom's potential trauma from the Blitz.

Tom never saw the Blitz. It started on 7 September 1940 and ended on 11 May 1941. Unless he voluntarily went to London during the winter holiday (and he'd never do that), then he never witnessed the bombing.

Furthermore, he says in Chamber of Secrets that he asked Dippet to let him stay at Hogwarts, not Dumbledore. Dippet was the Headmaster, so all these posts claiming Dumbledore sent Tom back to London/not allowing Tom to stay at Hogwarts have no basis in canon.

Again, write what you want in your own fic, AU are fun; this is only a reminder for the posts discussing canon events.