#February 26

[tswiftupdatess]

Tonight's surprise songs are:

Would've Could've Should've + Ivy (mashup) 🎸

Forever & Always + Maroon (mashup) 🎹

[dailykafka]

— February 26, 1912 / Franz Kafka diaries

[dearaustinbutler]

They literally have the best energy together

[chalamet-chalamet]

how lovely ✨✨✨

[happybirthday-unusannus]

Happy 4th Birthday to

“We Wrote a Hit Pop Song in 30 Minutes”

[lulublack90]

Prompt 26 - Bed

@jegulus-microfic February 26 Word count 809

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“Does this mean we get a secret name?” Barty asked from where he lounged on Evan’s bed. “You know, so we’re not bloody Phoenix’s. Something cool like Basilisks.” 

“Hippogriff’s?” Lily suggested. 

“Ok, seriously though, can we talk about why Lily’s here?” Remus asked, still sitting on the floor with Sirius in his lap clinging to him. Everyone made awkward eye contact until Pandora walked forward with Lily’s hand in hers. 

 “She’s my girlfriend. Has anybody got a problem with that?” She eyeballed everyone, daring them to say something, and Regulus was sure they all shrunk while she glared at them. She might seem airy-fairy, but she was a viper underneath.

“I like the Thestrals,” Evan offered, ignoring his sister. “You know the omens of Voldemort’s misfortune.” Regulus nodded, liking the sound of it. 

“It’s poetic in a way, I suppose.” He said, pondering the name.

“It’s also said that a Thestral hair is the core for the Elder wand.” Sirius chirped excitedly from Remus’s lap. 

“We’ll be invisible until his death, and only then will he see us.” Regulus continued. 

He looked around the room at their secret group. “We need to come up with ideas of what and where the Horcruxes might be. We think he’s got at least four, but looking at his appearance, I think it’s more. We need to find out who he was before he became Lord Voldemort.” He turned to James. “I think Dumbledore knows more than he’s letting on. Can you get me in for a meeting? We need the information he’s not telling us.” 

“I’ll ask.” 

“I need you to do more than ask, James. Without it, we have nowhere to start.” 

They dispersed. Pandora and Lily went back to their room, and Evan showed Sirius and Remus to a bedroom and then James and Regulus. 

It didn’t take long until Regulus had to sneak out and cast a silencing charm around his brother’s room. Evan’s father might not be home, but the whole neighbourhood could probably hear them. 

“Ah, thank you, Reggie.” James sighed when Regulus came back in, and he removed his hands from his ears. 

Regulus stood awkwardly by the door. It had been a while since they had any proper time together, and now they had the whole night if they wanted it. Regulus had to make sure Remus was back in the next two hours, but other than that, he had nothing to do. 

James smiled at him. “You gonna come over here and say hi?” Regulus automatically walked over to the bed and sat down. 

“Hi,” He said as he fiddled with one of the rings on his finger. 

“Stop being weird and come here.” James chuckled as he opened his arms. Regulus huffed out a laugh but crawled into his arms. 

Apparently, they fell asleep as there was a knock on the door, and Regulus jumped awake. Remus was waiting on the other side with Sirius firmly attached to his arm. 

“Sorry,” Remus muttered, “But I need you to take me back. It’s getting close to the three-hour mark.” Regulus took in his brother’s sad face.

“I’ll meet you downstairs. You say your goodbyes, and we’ll go.”    

The night air was refreshing as he waited for Remus. He was only slightly surprised when Sirius followed him out. 

“You can’t come with us, Sirius. The wolves think you're dead, and we need it to stay that way.”

“I know. I’m leaving as well. There’s no point in me being here if Remus isn’t.” He pointed up at the house. “Too many couples in there. I am not a seventh wheel.” Remus pulled Sirius in for one last kiss, then stood next to Regulus and watched as Sirius disappeared into thin air. 

“You ready?” Regulus asked. Remus dragged a sleeve across his eyes to wipe away the tears and nodded. Regulus took ahold of his arm and took them back to the clearing. 

Like earlier, the wolves surrounded them. Fenrir strode forward. 

“Ah, my son returns,” Regulus felt the shiver go through Remus. “Have you had fun with your friends, dear one? You shall have to tell us all about it before you go to bed.” He wrapped an arm around Remus’s shoulder, pulling him away from Regulus and towards the trees

“I’ll send word the next time we’re planning a little get-together, Lupin,” Regulus called after him. Remus turned to look over his shoulder. 

“Sounds fun, Black.” The other wolves didn’t retreat, waiting for Regulus to disapparate. 

He left, returning to Rosier House and James. He fell asleep in James’s arms that night and slept in, only waking when Barty came barging in and jumped between them on the bed, making himself comfortable. 

“Alright, my beautiful Thestral brothers,” He said, rubbing his hands together. “So where do we start with our mouldy Voldy take-down plan?”

Next part

[chic-a-gigot]

La Mode nationale, no. 8, 26 février 1898, Paris. No. 11. — Corsage de visite. Bibliothèque nationale de France

No. 11. — Corsage de visites, en satin noir, brodé de perles, et garni de deux revers d'une forme toute nouvelle, en satin blanc recouvert de broderie de jais. Manches plates et unies avec motifs de broderie. Grand col Médicis également brodé.

No. 11. — Visiting bodice, in black satin, embroidered with pearls, and garnished with two lapels of a completely new shape, in white satin covered with jet embroidery. Flat, plain sleeves with embroidery designs. Large Medici collar also embroidered.

Matériaux: 5 mètres satin.

[musickickztoo]

Bukka White

November 12, 1906 - February 26, 1977

[typelikeagirl]

[gyllenhaal-j]

He’s so beautiful (via GQ Korea) 💥💥💥

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Surinam Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta)

(Photo by Bernard Dupont)

Conservation Status- Least Concern

Habitat- Amazon Basin

Size (Weight/Length)- 20 cm

Diet- Insects; Small mammals; Small reptiles; Amphibians; Fish

Cool Facts- Have no fear, the surinam horned frog is here. This bulky lad’s mouth is wider than their head and capable of eating animals as big as mice and fish, swallowing them whole. These frogs are considered relatively aggressive, attacking, and eating, other frogs and their own tadpoles after the mating season. Their bright colors, ranging from orange to green, help to blend in with the thick leaf litter of the Amazon rainforest. These frogs are highly valued in the pet trade for their looks, often being captive bred but some are illegally collected from the wild. Chytrid fungus is also a huge issue with these large frogs, eliminating the ability for the frog to breath through its skin.

Rating- 12/10 (Eye horns are just for decoration.)

[tswiftupdatess]

Better video of Taylor Swift performing ''Forever & Always + Maroon'' mashup on piano as the second surprise song at The Eras Tour in Sydney, Night 4! 🎹

[todaysdocument]

A PORTION OF A CROWD OF SOME 10,000 MUSLIMS APPLAUD ELIJAH MUHAMMAD DURING THE DELIVERY OF HIS ANNUAL SAVIOR'S DAY MESSAGE IN CHICAGO

Record Group 412: Records of the Environmental Protection AgencySeries: DOCUMERICA: The Environmental Protection Agency's Program to Photographically Document Subjects of Environmental Concern

This color photograph shows a crowded auditorium filled with African American men smiling and applauding.  Most are dressed in suits with bow ties. 

[dearaustinbutler]

What a night

Credit to austinbutler_tr for the 3rd photo

[chalamet-chalamet]

TikTok credit to hitsradiouk 🤨😯😆😂

[dailykafka]

— February 26, 1922 / Franz Kafka diaries