#Elland's ears do go red at the mention of Hufflepuffs being adorable

[ask-elland-n-will]

*a small little grey owl with white flecks in her wings arrives with a small silver paper wrapped parcel. She lands, allowing Elland to retrieve the parcel and the parchment before flying off back to her owner. Inside the parcel is the tinkling of a dozen vials of freshly brewed wiggenweld, each sealed with green wax with a heart imprint over the corks. The parchment has no signature but is that’s of a young witches swirly scrawl*

Hello Elland, I hope this owl finds you well. And I do hope you won’t send William to identify my owl as I am a Slytherin student but wish to remain secret for now. Despite being cunning and ambitious I do have a shy streak and can’t find it in myself to tell you in person that I admire you. I’ve tried to flirt here and there but maybe I’m too subtle. Hufflepuffs specifically seem to have flirting go right over their adorable heads.

But I digress. While I’m still too shy to outright tell you in person I will continue to drop my subtle hints in hopes you’ll catch on. In the mean time I do enjoy getting to know you and practicing dueling with you when we get the chance and hope you enjoy my small gift.

My dear secret Slytherin,

I can assure you I will not Go telling Will to get you caught. Your adoration flatters me Though I don't know who you might be.

I'm told I cannot separate If asked to dinner or a date From simple walk and friendly chat. It's something I'll get better at!

If you're a friend, then please fret not. I'm sure I'll come across your yacht. Do not be shy but take your time: Confessing is a stressful climb.

I wish not push, I wish not hurt. Please, understand, I'm not a flirt: I say things straight, my word is clear, Just like the things I like to hear.

With little hearts on corks engraved, I'll keep the potions stashed and saved. I thank you dearly even if My heart has sailed the other skiff.

— Elland de Strontium 🌙