#aderva

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Adonis: *lays on Minerva's lap* Tell me I'm pretty

Minerva: *stroking Adonis' cheek* you're pretty annoying and stupid, Demiurgos

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valentine's day + favourite ships

adonis demiurgos x minerva kennedy ( @unfortunate-arrow )

blanche dubois x lyle astor ( @cursebreakerfarrier )

emmeline falcon x abe alden ( @cursed-herbalist )

ernest di napoli x abbi bennett ( @mjs-oc-corner )

jude dubois x caspar brokenshire ( @cursebreakerfarrier )

lyubomir vulchanov x elodie dubois ( @magicallymalted )

semele thorne x kaari arcano ( @kathrynalicemc )

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Trick or Treat!!

Have a treat for my lateness 😭

Adonis had finished his match for the day in Paris. As he looked for his shirt, he could hear a woman's protests along the janitor that sounded all too familiar.

"I am telling you, I know Mr. Demiurgos myself!" The woman protested. The janitor said something and she huffed "I assure you, he will tell you otherwise–."

When he turned around, both he and Minerva were rendered speechless. And not because he was shirtless and before her, but because he hadn't seen her beautiful and challenging face in years. As Minerva took her eyes elsewhere and he threw his shirt, he smiled to the janitor "Thank you, Henri. Worry not, Miss Kennedy and I go way back. Return to your work, please."

After the painstakingly longest five minutes of his life, in which consisted on him dressing up and try not to kiss Minerva here and there, he swallowed hard and approached her, both surprised and delighted to see her again after years of only dreaming of her. But he was not dreaming. He smiled widely "Minnie." Her given name danced on his lips "Took you long enough to come to me."

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Awww I love the Tadhg Lynch Protection Squad sm!

Day 2: Favorite Ships

For @endlessly-cursed’s Hogwarts Legacy Appreciation Week

Tadhg Lynch and Niamh Kelly are my OG HPHL ship and Tadhg is my most oblivious boy. They’re very sweet. Tadhg fully loves Niamh and is her biggest, most eager supporter. Niamh fully loves Tadhg and is his biggest supporter, helping him to see the better parts of life. They complement each other very well. They also don’t get together until their late twenties, not meeting until 1901.

Cillian Lynch and Orla MacGill are a newer ship that has only recently started to be developed. They originally started as a very cold and passionless arranged marriage, but by making Orla an MC, they started to transform. While the coolness remains to some degree, in the Tadhg Lives AU, they finally fall in love and Cillian has no idea what he’s supposed to do about that. His father had always claimed that love weakened a man, so he really didn’t want to be in love. Orla never had those qualms, but waited until he finally admitted it before giving in.

Anthony Rosen and Kit O’Sheeran very much became a thing because of their faceclaims, but they’re very sweet. Anthony is able to see past Kit’s walls and she’s able to see past his walls. They both have something in their past that made it difficult for them to let others in, but they let each other in. They’re soft darlings who are only soft with one another.

William Devlin and Josie Edwards (@slytherindisaster) are just sweethearts. They’re soft introverts who see the best in one another, each struggling with their own family issues. There’s a slight class difference within their relationship as well, as William’s an illegitimate muggleborn and Josie is from a wealthy pureblood family. I like this quote for them:

“I don’t want sunbursts or marble halls. I just want you.” -Anne of The Island, L.M. Montgomery

Maxwell Pembroke and Ivy Anders (@kc-and-co) are soft quidditch nerds, who seem to be opposites attract. He’s introverted, she’s extroverted. He’s tall, she’s small. He‘s not going to a party, she’s throwing a party. But digging a little deeper, they have a decent amount in common. They both value family and push the other a little outside of their comfort zone. They’re sweethearts.

Brianna MacGill and Elias Quintin (@amerrymystery) began as an arranged marriage, but they have a very fun dynamic. They’re both damaged and traumatized, but handle it differently. It makes them complement one another quite well. Plus, the sunshiney damaged one and the broody damaged is such a satisfying dynamic.

Grant Kennedy and Lottie Gallagher (@slytherindisaster) are a great dynamic. Their trope is best friend’s brother (and sister’s best friend), so it’s quite fun to play with the many ways Minerva would react. Beyond that, though, Lottie is able to bring out more of Grant’s fun loving side, that existed before the death of his father. They’re just sweet.

Minerva Kennedy and Adonis Demiurgos (@endlessly-cursed) have a dynamic that is very different than my other ships as they are rivals to lovers. It’s very much an academic rivalry, inspired (at least, to me) by the early relationship of Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe. Eventually, though, Minerva comes around and a slow friendship forms that eventually turns to a romantic relationship.

Bonus: The Gryffindorks & The Tadhg Lynch Protection Squad

Without a doubt these are the two best non-familial platonic relationships. Tadhg wouldn’t be the person he is without the friendship of Teddy Ellison (@cursebreakerfarrier), Gabriel Sapieha (@slytherindisaster), Adelia Selwyn (@thatravenpuffwitch), Theo Abbott (@smarti-at-smogwarts), and Roel Leeuwenhoek (@fairywrenn). For nearly two decades, these are the five most important people in Tadhg’s life.

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Happy FWFF! How/when did Adonis realize that he was in love with Minerva?

It was during a gathering in the Great Hall in their sixth year. They were talking and he suddenly heard Minerva's laugh. Something inside clicked, and a voice inside told him "That's Minnie. Your Minnie. And you love her." He couldn't get her out of his head ever again

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𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑫𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑼𝑹𝑮𝑶𝑺-𝑲𝑬𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑫𝒀 𝑺𝑰𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺⁎⋆✧

My half of the aesthetic trade with @unfortunate-arrow

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hp aesthetic trade; matthias demiurgos-kennedy @unfortunate-arrow

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fankids appreciation week 23: co-parent appreciation

ottilie enfield, daughter of odessa avery ( @cursed-herbalist ) & kit enfield ( @potionboy3 )

grace of alderly, daughter of cora hastings ( @camillejeaneshphm ) & henry of alderly ( @gaygryffindorgal )

cleo hexley, daughter of jacob hexley ( @the-al-chemist )

emmeline & lucy devlin, daughters of josie edwards ( @slytherindisaster ) & william devlin ( @unfortunate-arrow )

wilhemina stagg, daughter of siobhan llewellyn ( @kc-and-co ) & galen stagg ( @cursebreakerfarrier )

caitlin doherty, daughter of mathilde coventry & lachlann doherty ( @hphmmatthewluther )

reva amari, daughter of lizzie jameson ( @lifeofkaze ) & orion amari

Less: It seems like yesterday when we started talking and you posted Abe & Oscar's profiles and I remember being one of the first to interact with, and ever since you've been such a kind and patient friend and I see you now as some sort of big sister, deal with it 🫶🏻 thank you for deciding to join our little community, because your presence is just what we needed ❤

Annie: It's not a secret that I was at first intimidated when I started following you: you had such compelling characters and cool af videos and here I was, a little guy! But I am so thamkful of having talked to you through Sara and convinced Gryff for you to join our chat, even though you're not there anymore. I treasure our friendship and you and Gryff are now my oldest sisters 🫶🏻 Gryffie wedding when!!!

Gryff: I was intimidated by you too ajhsjssj. You had such cool gifs and content and interesting characters, and I had just started into the OC x OC world, but being your friend during these past years has been a true boon, and I hope to have gained an oldest sister who I can count on and have either a laugh or a very deep conversation. Te quiero, hermana 🫶🏻

Persie: Who would've thought I'd grow to love you so much and become such a close friend? To me, you're the little sister I've always dreamt of having. We can go from making fun of each other, to argue and then proceed to simp for our ocs and blorbos. Thank you for being an awesome friend and being there for me when I needed it ❤ J'et aime, cherie

Al: I've always looked up to you as a writer and a person, and despite being a bit intimidated by you as well, you have turned out to be a great advisor and inspiration for me! Also, you're officially the adventurous wine aunt 🫶🏻 I hope we can do something ourselves in the near future (i'm not exaggerating when I say it'd be a dream come true 🫶🏻)

Lily: Though, because of irl stuff, we haven't interacted much, you were always a great and supportive friend and I constantly feel inspired by you, not to mention that I found a fellow Choicenator here! (even tho chonces is now a dumpster fire but it's ours) and I always remember you fondly 🥺🫶🏻 love uuuu

Arrow: You gave me the impression of someone who was stoic, but once I got to know you through our two ships, getting to know your passionate side, your humour and your wicked wit has been a delight and I look forward to see what you're up to and start writing Aderva's story and get to share it with you 🤎

Kate: We have interacted little (I'm socially awkward and crap at managing friendships :c) I'm constantly in awe with your writing and creativity, and I always learn something new about you and from you, and it is such a privilege 🫶🏻

Sky: You were one of the first people to approach me, and getting to know you through our ships and the chat has been a privilege. You were responsible of me joining the fandom and I'm always in awe with your creativity and how passionate and intelligent you are, and I hope we can get up to more shenanigans together, even if lately we haven't been good at catching up 🫶🏻 you will always have a special place in my heart for showing me the best community ever 🥰

Guzma: You have been the surprise of the year! Getting to know you, talk to you through vc and creating our own verse in the founders era and our 2 am chats have been the highlight of my 2022-2023 and I look forward to getting up to more mischief with you 🫶🏻

Kaze: I think you're the one user I was most intimidated by 😅 you are such a big and respected blog, for a while I didn't have the courage to talk to you, but finding out how sweet, friendly and fun you are has been such a privilege! Like with many others, I'm always learning from you, as well as giving me inspo and motivation to better my writing and as a person 🥰 I look forward sharing something with you! I know I'll have a blast 🥳

Honourable mentions:

@cursedvaultss Alys: You're still new here, but show much promise to our little family! You're so sweet and creative, and I know that soon you'll get far here 🫶🏻 looking forward seeing what you'll do!

@nicos-oc-hell Nico: At first I was unsure of how to proceed with you, but finding out how many things in common we have and your killer sense of humour have been a great surprise! I am always laughing or smiling when I talk to you, and I feel very safe with you 🫶🏻

@mjs-oc-corner Mo: At first I was a bit afraid of talking to you, but you've proven to be funny, badass, super sweet and one of the greatest friends I've got here and, despite having little interactions, I treasure them all just like I treasure you ❤ love uuu hermanita 🥰

@that-scouse-wizard JD: Tbh, I was even more scared of talking to you (I struggle to talk to men in general ksjdjsmaks) but these past months you've been the funniest, sweetest and one of my best surprises this year, and Flossie and Frediette have my entire heart 🫶🏻

@kathrynalicemc Lari: Last but not least, you're probably one of the closest friend here, and talking to you makes my day. You've become very special to me and getting to share stories and shenanigans with you is always a boon to me ❤ thank you for being the absolute best and so you know, te quiero muchisisisisímo, mi mas querida hermana 😘

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💗 + Aderva and Nimon, please?

aderva & nimon (noe's version)

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HL- Adonis Demiurgos

"𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤."

Name: Adonis Androcles Demiurgos 

Nicknames: TBD 

Birthdate: 15th of February, 1881 

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 

Personality Type (MBTI): ESFP 

Blood Status: Half-blood 

Nationality: Greco-British 

Physical Appearance

Hair: Black

Eyes: Blue 

Height: 1.89m 

Weight: 86kg 

Body Type: Strong, tall and lean 

Skin Tone: Fair 

Distinguishing Marks (scars, birthmarks, etc.): Several scars on his back, chest and upper back 

Background

Hometown

Adonis grew up in the old city of Thebes in Greece. He had a fairly great childhood. He also grew up a Greek Christan Orthodox, though practised it very little. He has some rituals of it that he keeps to himself, but has never pressured anyone for it. He grew up a modern and ahead-of-his.time boy. 

At the age of 11, his paternal grandmother, who was a seer, due to age and untrained magic, attacked young Adonis, telling him that his beauty was sinful and no one would love him, always wanting his beauty. This traumatised Adonis, showing signs of growing into a handsome young boy. He closed himself off since then. 

Family

Mother: Agatha Sofía Demiurgos, neé Galanis 

A fair beauty, local from Thebes, she grew up in a house of Ottoman ancestry, which made her an outcast in a place where they hated the Ottomans for 400 years of invasion. She met Apollonas when he defended her because a drunken man had tried to take unwanted advances towards her. They hit it off, and despite Agatha being on a girl’s night, she was encouraged to pass some time with this new beau. They courted for a while before he proposed to her and had Adonis. Two years later, their daughter Irene would be born. 

Father: Apollonas Gregorius Demiurgos 

First generation to be born in England, with both Greek parents who immigrated to England 20 years ago, he was a student of Hogwarts, Ravenclaw alumni and who worked as a magical diplomat between England and Greece. He had an hero complex and it peaked when he saved the beautiful woman on the beach who was being accosted by a drunk of the name Agatha Galanis. They both it off and went on multiple dates before he proposed months later. They both married and none of them converted to either Anglicanism or Greek Orthodoxy. They moved, however, to England for better chances in 1876 and in 1881 they had their son Adonis. Two years later, in 1883, they had a daughter, Irene. The birth was difficult and the marriage declared that they’d have no more children, happy with a daughter and a son. 

Sister: Irene Zoya Demiurgos 

Two years younger than Adonis, she is painfully shy and introverted, always with her nose on a book -hence being sorted into Ravenclaw- and very quiet, though when she warms up to somebody, she rambles nonstop. She is aware of her beauty but prefers to nurture her mind and think that she is far too young to pursue romance, wanting to be mature and wise, unlike the naive heroines she reads about. 

Hogwarts

House: Gryffindor 

Best Class: Flying, DADA, Ancient Runes 

Worst Class: HOM, Astronomy and Transfiguration 

Boggart: His grandmother telling him he’ll never be loved by anyone

Riddikulus: His grandmother wear the ugliest clothes and honks every time she tries to talk

Patronus: TBD 

Patronus Memory: Playing cards with his family and laughing 

Mirror of Erised: Genuinely loved and happy with his loved ones

Amortentia (what he smells like): Greek yoghurt, salt, woodsmoke, earthy cologne, lavender

Amortentia (what he smells): parchment, drying ink, lilies and wintergreen mint 

Career

𝟏𝟏-𝟏𝟖: Hogwarts student

𝟏𝟗-𝟐𝟒: Newbie dueller trainee

𝟑𝟓-𝟒𝟎: Professional Dueller

𝟒𝟎-𝟓𝟓: Dueller Champion

𝟓𝟔-𝟔𝟓: Charms Professor at Hogwarts

𝟔𝟓+ : Retiree

Personality & Attitude

Priorities: His family, his training, his loved ones’ safety 

Strengths: Brave, outgoing, athletic, brave, gentlemanly and charismatic 

Weaknesses: A bit cocky, prone to teasing and closed off (though not very much) 

Stressed: During first year when he couldn’t pick up on English (he was mainly raised in Greek language and culture) 

Calm/Comforted: Flying, duelling and oddly enough, when Minerva’s around 

Favorites

Colors: Red, blue, green, brown, white and black 

Weather: Sunny with a light breeze 

Hobbies: Practising duelling and flying techniques, reading about his country and martial arts 

Fashion: Adonis dresses lazily and cares little for fashion, but does try to dress neatly when called for. 

Relationships

Significant Other/Love Interest: Minerva Aileen Kennedy ( @unfortunate-arrow​ ) 

When they first met, Adonis was a shy boy who couldn’t speak English and upon hearing Minerva’s extensive vocabulary, decided to ask her to help him find the Flying lesson they were headed to. However, this wouldn’t last. Upon making friends who weren’t the best company, they decided to target Minerva by stealing her prized notebooks and reading them in front of the class. Adonis thought they’d mess with it and not fully embarrass her, and before he could defend himself or explain Minerva, he had grated her and earned detention. He was then too shy and insecure of his English to explain himself to Minerva, and when he started to grow courage, the year had ended. 

On second year, he cut ties with that group and instead befriended his dormmate and Minerva’s twin brother, Grant. He soon explained the situation and he understood and became water under the bridge. Adonis instead tried to gain her attention in the academic ambit and soon a rivarly formed. She was restless, meanwhile he was laid-back and always answered correctly even while missing some lessons or falling asleep in class, which annoyed Minerva even more. All of this lasted until the end of sixth year. 

During summer, Grant invited Adonis for a weekend at his home, and told him that he’d accept the invitation only if Minerva was alright with it. He was surprised when he was told she didn’t mind it. During those days, he realised that he had always fancied and admired her deep down, but Minerva was oblivious to it, but made small gestures to slowly win her affection, such as leaving her notes with quotes from Greek poets, flowers that reminded him of her, Greek words with their meaning that he knew she’d love, and perfumes that, to him, smelled like Minerva. 

Sadly, before he could confess his feelings, he was accepted in his dream work on a duelling program for future duellists. He’d travel across Europe for nearly two years to countries like Romania, Lithuania, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Montenegro, Cyprus, Greece, Georgia, the Ottoman Empire (much to his chagrin), Finland, Hungary, and finally France, where he’d reunite with Minerva, who had heard that the famous champion Adonis would be, fighting. He dedicated her his victory and the two of them had their first official date as someone courting. They also had their second kiss on the top of the Eiffel Tower at midnight. He then retired as a dueller after being declared Champion Duellist and settled in England, where he courted and married Minerva and had three children: twins Atticus and Daphne and a son years later, a surprise baby. 

They lived a happy, fulfilled life and he passed away at 108 years of age, with his children and grandchildren with him. 

Friends: Edmund Kennedy ( @unfortunate-arrow​ ) 

He did not befriend him until their second year. They were opposites, but found a way to get along nicely enough. Their relationship was also good enough when he asked him for permission to court his sister, which ensued in a ‘if you hurt her I’ll kill you’ speech. He also corresponded with him during many years and asked for his permission to ask his sister’s hand in marriage. They remained good friends until the end. 

Rivals: Minerva Kennedy 

For years, he and his future wife were at odds (more on her part than his) and it stayed on the academic field up until seventh year. They’d eventually fall in love and marry. 

Trivia

He was one of the options for Lady Gray’s grooms

Wherever he went, the girls always chased him because of his looks 

His grandmother was tortured by Dark Wizards to cause something similar to dementia and tried to kill Adonis because of his ‘dangerous beauty’ 

He’s afraid of falling in love with the wrong person 

He’s an accomplished gentleman in Muggle sense 

He has a tattoo of a caduceus (symbol of Hermes) on his collarbone that he acquired at 23 

He has a puffskein named Hermes 

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WWTG22, Sleigh, Skate, Go!! - The Winter Hostess

When Nadia woke up, she found her dear Jesse sleeping cutely on the small armchair, probably provided by Primrose so they wouldn’t sleep in the same bed, thus causing an scandal. She smiled and stroke his blonde hair, a complete mess and not combed. He hummed and murmured her name, and my, what a delicious sound was! 

“Jesse,” she whispered “wake up.” 

Then, she groaned when the wave of pain in her head came again and just then, her Jesse bolted uptight, clearing his throat and looking everywhere, looking for her until his blue eyes met her brown ones. He gasped and quickly wringed out the piece of cloth with mild temperature water and gently pressed it on her forehead. Nadia couldn’t help but giggle at such a cute gesture. He checked the warmth of her cheeks and massaged with the back of his hands her throat and checked her pulse “Your temperature’s quite high. Is your throat sore? I told you to be careful with the champagne...” He made a face and Nadia kissed his hand. 

“You know me well enough. I don’t tend to obey men.” 

Jesse shook his head, a small smile on his face “Those weren’t orders, my dear. They were suggestions. Look at yourself now. It wouldn’t hurt to heed advice every often.”

Nadia chuckled, then pouted “Would you come cuddle me?” 

“Only if you eat all the soup and take your medicine.” He smiled teasingly. 

Nadia chuckled “I don’t have any option, do I?” 

He laughed and so did she, ordering the servant to bring it to her. 

Primrose surveilled the activities with a close eye, hands behind her back and with an impassive expression... even though she couldn’t stop thinking about Lord Stolberg-Burke and his strong, warm hands on her, or his icy blue eyes, or-- she shook her head and respectfully curtsied to her aunt when she came, and everyone who wasn’t ice-skating followed suit. If they had announced her entrance, she did not know. A few grays had taken over her blonde hair, but she was still the beauty she always saw in the portraits. “Auntie, you look beautiful today. I hope the ball was as mother would’ve liked?” 

Alina nodded, pride on her expression “You did well, my dear. Your mother’s looking down on you, proud of your achievements. If you continue like this, you will be the best viscountess Winbourne ever had.” 

She sighed “I hope so. I--I don’t want to overshadow mother, but... I have this need to be great. Remembered. That her death was not in vain.” 

Alina placed a hand on her cheek and smiled “My dear, you are doing more than enough for her death not to be in vain. I can’t remember someone who faced a royal duke so bravely and won before you, and trust me, there have been chances.” 

They both chuckled, and Alina analysed her niece’s expression and smirked. She could fool anybody, but not her “Tell me, my dear, who is that man who has you so silent?” 

“I-- That is to say...” she sighed “I can’t hide anything from you, can I?” 

“Experience, my dear. I have been young and in love as well.” 

Primrose bit her lip and discreetly signalled to Lord Stolberg-Burke, who elegantly skated through the lake while chatting with Elian Goldcrest, who longingly looked at Henry talk with Georgia’s cousin, the Lady Hastings. She could see a little hint of jealousy in Elian’s eyes, and Malcolm did his best to interest him in another subject. 

“The Earl of Harrendale, hm? He’s handsome, a gentleman to the bone and from the peerage. Your mother would approve, and it’s certainly an improvement since--” 

“Auntie Alina.” Primrose said firmly without raising her voice “I know that he is not to your liking, but we discussed this before. Mr. Devlin won’t be slandered any further in my household.” 

Alina nodded, for one moment seeing her dear friend Victoria, whom she resembled greatly “Of course, dear. Do forgive me. With the age, your tongue becomes looser.” A minute of silence passed until she smiled “I can command Ms. Barry to sit him next to you tomorrow. That way, he’ll have to talk to you.” 

They both giggled before she directed a charming smile towards Malcolm, who flushed bright pink and nodded at her, and Primrose did her best not to giggle like a schoolgirl. Those days would soon be behind her. It was time to mature... and prove that she was a woman of age by wooing Lord Stolberg-Burke to be her husband. 

She was determined. He was the best candidate of all, and she was ready to face anything for his hand. And deep down, something told her that he felt the same feeling as her. 

“Min, I’m not here to argue.” 

He sighed. He needed to let her know, at least, that on his part, it made no sense to continue this rivarly that started on a mistake “In fact, I daresay that I am done arguing with you. I... need to get it off my chest.” 

Minerva frowned “You have been odd since yesterday.” 

He took a deep breath “Minerva, I...” I can’t stop thinking about you. You fuddle me like no other, yet I cannot have enough. I wish to stop pretending I don’t want you close to me or talking to me. I am done being your rival. I want to be yours, and nothing else than yours. Please let us bury the hatchet before I turn mad “I will not continue with this rivalry any longer. It makes no sense to me, and... it’s been a long time since I’ve been irritated by you. You do what you will, but I am done fighting.” He nodded goodbye and left, leaving a shocked Minerva. 

All she had known of Adonis was the version she antagonized, and she asked herself what it’d be of them now. What was she even thinking? Adonis was an idiot, and she didn’t need him. She had plenty of rivals to replace himm right? 

Right? 

Henry and Malcolm belongs to @gaygryffindorgal​ 

Elian Goldcrest belongs to @potionboy3​ 

Nadia Erbland belongs to @gcldensnitch​ 

Minerva Kennedy belongs to @unfortunate-arrow​ 

Cora Hastings and Georgia Coventry belongs to @camillejeaneshphm​ 

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WWTG22, Supper Time at Winbourne

The moment Primrose entered the room, all of her guests had been seated: her aunt, the Dowager Viscountess Alina, presided the south part of the large table, her father the Lord Gray beside her as the second most senior member, meanwhile Primrose led the northern side, Lord Stolberg-Burke with her beside her and Henry to the other as the highest-ranking man of the event. The moment she picked the spoon for the soup, everyone else followed suit, eating and starting to chat to the people assigned to their left and right. To the other side of Alina, the Earl of Wexford chatted with her. Primrose squared her shoulders and gave Malcolm a well-rehearsed smile, a charming and alluring one “I hope the event has been to your tastes so far, my lord?” 

He nodded “It has indeed. You are a most curteous and charming hostess, my lady.” 

Henry added “Indeed. The Somersets outdo themselves each year, do they not?” 

Malcolm nodded in agreement and chatted back-and-forth chatting about trivial things, though his sister, the Lady Estelle, did not look pleased. Meanwhile, to the other side of Henry, the Lady Hastings decided to start speaking to him, and Elian watched on the other side curiously, next to Malcolm. He was well-aware of his high eligibility, and the fact that she was one kind of woman his parents would adore. Lady Cora then asked Henry if Primrose had been afraid when facing the Duke of Buckingham “If she did, she hid it well. I like to believe her duty to protect her family and birthright overcame that fear.” 

She smiled at him and Primrose watched closely how they conversed. She had done her best to seat men with a woman and a man to their left so they could switch from court intrigues to politics while the women gossiped and shared secrets, so no one would be out of place. 

The moment it came for the women to go to the drawing room, she bowed to her male guests and discreetly looked at Malcolm, who chatted with Elian. She then led the ladies through and took out her most favourite champagne “Ladies, this one is for you alone.” 

She watched as Miss Wakefield and Miss Balinor chatted in an intimate way. Curious to see how they had fared since last year, she positioned herself with Miss Fawley as both observed closely how they spoke. 

“You look wonderful tonight, Cecy. You do, truly.” Miss Wakefield commented. 

“And you look great too. I’m pleased you liked the dress I sent for you.” She stroke with her fingers discreetly the fabric and noticed Miss Wakefield’s flush. 

“I--I did. My mother thought it was a suitor...” 

“Am I not a suitor, Miss Wakefield?” Lavinia blushed and Cecilia giggled, pinching her nose “I am teasing you, dearest. Now, I believe that Lady Gray has a fine winery down there... I’ve been meaning to show you something in private. Follow me.” She passed past the hostess and smiled charmingly “Do excuse us, my lady, but my corset is unadjusted and Miss Wakefield will help me.” 

Lady Gray nodded and both went their ways. She turned to Miss Fawley “They make an adorable couple, do they not?” 

Selina nodded “They do. It’s heartbreaking that they can’t show it in public.” 

“One day, Miss Fawley, someone like them will break the mold and society will be more tolerant and accepting. I only hope my descendants can contribute to it.” 

Selina raised her glass and excused herself. The moment the men joined them, Lady Gray scanned through to find Lord Stolberg-Burke, wrapping up a conversation with Henry. She cleared her throat and bowed to the men who outranked her “Do forgive me, gentlemen, but I was wondering if I could have a word with Lord Stolberg-Burke?” 

Henry smiled and conceded, and soon dragged Elian with him. Primrose led Malcolm to the hallway and fidgeted with her fingers before clearing her throat “My lord, I hope that you have been enjoying yourself in these events despite not being your strong suit.” 

“They were exquisite, my lady, thank you again for inviting us this year.” 

Primrose smiled and cleared her throat “I do hope your guardian is in good health, alongside your family. You see, after these events I would like to ask your permission to visit your estate for business.” 

Malcolm frowned “May I know the reason, my lady?” 

“...To propose an alliance between our great houses.” 

Adonis tried his best to play it cool with Minerva beside him. She, though, seemed annoyed at the fact that some force was making them find each other. Perhaps that force was on his side “How is your mother? I hope she’s in good health.” 

“She is. Thank you.” She responded flatly. 

“You may not believe me but... I like your dress today. Blue suits you to perfection.” I daresay you’re a vision tonight. 

Minerva frowned “Thank you... I suppose. How is your family? All in good health?” 

“Yes. Thank you, Mimi.” 

Minerva blinked “Mimi?” 

“Forgive me if I was too untoward.” 

“No, but... it is not terrible, I suppose.” He was serious when he said that he no longer wanted to fight. 

“Ahem. Eddie wrote to me yesterday. He has invited us to Christmas year. I hope you’re alright with that. Irene has been dying to ask you for more book reccomendations.” 

A small smile came to Minerva’s mouth “I’m pleased she liked my reccomendations. She has taste, unlike you.” 

He chuckled, fondness in his eyes “Perhaps. I took the liberty to read Wuthering Heights. Truly a remarkable read.” 

Minerva frowned “Do you think so? I thought those were not to your taste.” 

Adonis smirked “If I read any other theory of Machiavelly, Ovid or any other poem of Shakesperare, I shall start climbing my bedroom’s walls out of madness.” 

Minerva bit the inside of her cheek, trying not to giggle, but something told her she could no longer fool Adonis of all people. Not anymore. What else didn’t she know about him because she was too busy antagonizing him in her head? 

“What do you read when you’re tired of classic poetry or dead politician’s theories, then?” 

“I quite like Ancient Roman comedy. Though I warn you, it is quite... a crude humour. Not suitable for ladies.” His blue eyes twinkled. 

She raised her chin “I can handle crude humour.” 

He got a bit too close to her and, still smirking, murmured “Oh, I know.” He winked at her and she flushed, glaring at him. 

Emmeline waited in a secluded hallway as Abe instructed her, asking her to wait there, for he had something important to say to her. She looked around cautiously, to see if any member of the staff were over there. She didn’t notice her fiancé sneakinh up on her, only when he grabbed her waist and surprised her with a cheerful and passionate kiss. At first she was shocked, then proceeded to return it, and he soon backed her against the wall. Emmeline broke the kiss and whispered “This is the important thing you wanted to tell me? Sneaking up and kissing like we’re some sort of criminals?” 

He chuckled “I’ll let you know that, despite being engaged, we are still under scrutiny. And I promised Primrose no scandals on her events, and I also promised your father not to tarnish your reputation.” 

Emmeline smirked “I’m sure it won’t be the end of the world if we share a little and sweet kiss.” 

“I wouldn’t be surprised if there was people here who believed that you should kiss me for the first time on our wedding day.” 

Emmeline did her best not to giggle “Oh, good heavens. Do you aristocrats have so many rules for love?” 

“Our marriages had never been about love. I think I disappointed some daughter of a marquis by not looking at her or considering her proposal.” 

Emmeline pecked him on the lips “She can stay mad. She should’ve been quicker with conquering your heart.” 

Abe smiled and tried to kiss her again, but her nose scrunched “Abe, I love you, but you stink of smoke and ale.” 

He pouted and started to give her ticklish kisses on her face and shoulders, making her wringle and giggle, trying to take him off her “Stop! Someone will hear us!” She teasingly punched his shoulder “Off without you before they send someone to look for you!” 

“Hmm, it seems that I already tired my fianceé of my company. Very well, I’ll go and will hope to steal you another kiss, my dearest fianceé.” 

Emmeline giggled, getting back to the drawing room. She was looking forward to never dismiss his company and hide gestures of affection with him. She knew she had promised herself to have an average engagement, but the romantic in her wanted to follow her mother’s footsteps. 

Shaking off the urge to ask him to elope, she gave her female friends a smile as she joined the conversations again, hoping her lips weren’t too swollen. 

Malcolm Stolberg-Burke belongs to @gaygryffindorgal​ 

Elian Goldcrest belongs to @potionboy3​ 

Cora Hastings belongs to @camillejeaneshphm​ 

Simon Battersea and Minerva Kennedy belongs to @unfortunate-arrow​ 

Abraham Alden belongs to @cursed-herbalist​ 

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𝑨𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒔 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏/ 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒕

Sent from the planet Krypton before it could be destroyed by his parents when he was a boy, who was before then named Kal-El, the humble Kent family took the baby in an raised him as their own, alongside their neighbours the Luthors. He made great friends with Lex, until when they arrived at the city for their ambitious plans they fell out of grace of each other

Meanwhile, he'd also fall in love with the intriguing and enthralling fellow journalist Minerva Kennedy. However, he'd be at war with his vigilante personality and the love he bore Minerva often...

From the AU created by @gcldensnitch and Minerva belongs to @unfortunate-arrow

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The Sound of Seashells (Aderva)

A/N: I have decided to take on @usernoneexistent​ ‘s Summer Break challenge starting with these lovely rivals turned lovers, Adonis and Minerva (who belongs to the amazing @unfortunate-arrow​ ) 

Summary: Adonis and Minerva take their small children to their annual trip to explore the Greek beaches 

Adonis Demirugos closed his eyes for a moment, taking in the smell of salt, citrus, tzatziki and fresh beer. He could almost hear his dear mother’s laugh, chiding him for playing with the wet sand and smearing some on his sister’s face. He noticed a familiar pair of hands hugging him from the behind and he smiled, looking back at his dear wife Minerva Kennedy “Is the beach as you remember?” 

He teasingly pretended to think “Hmm, I don’t recall a small, ill-tempered writer accosting me, no.” 

Minerva teasingly slapped his arm, and he laughed, catching her arms and turning her so she’d be facing him and pressed her against him “You haven’t answered my question yet. Is the beach as you remember?” 

He smiled fondly at her and pecked her on the lips “It’s better than I remember, because you and our little ones are here with me.” 

Minerva smiled and stepped on her tiptoes to kiss him, and he gladly obliged, melting on each other’s embrace... before hearing the ‘bleughs’ and disgusted noises of their twins, which made them chuckle. Daphne seemed a bit reluctant of the sea, almost afraid, and Adonis took the hint and approached her “Is the sea too stinky for you, sweetheart?” 

“Is the sea that big, Bampás?” 

“Yes, but the fish and crabs normally mind their business. Here, let’s take a small dip together.” 

“Will you hold me if I fall?” 

He smiled at her “Feel free to haunt me if I don’t.” 

She giggled and took her father’s hand, and he led her to a small part of the water. She gasped at the cold shore and he caressed her arms “Easy, sweetheart. Baby steps.” She took a few more steps before she shrieked out of fear. Minerva and Atticus’ attention went towards them. Adonis looked into the water... to chuckle at the sight of a seashell “Nothing to fear! It’s just a seashell.” 

Daphne’s fear turned into curiosity and observed the new life before her: it shone and had a kind of rainbow “Whoa! So pretty!” 

He leaned over his daughter’s ear and whispered “Do you know that the Ancient Greeks believed that you could hear the mermaids sing inside the seashells?” 

She gasped, delighted “Can I?!” 

He smiled “I don’t think you can hear the mermaids... but you can hear the sea. Go on, give it a try.” 

As Daphne placed the seashell in her ear, Atticus raced towards them, out of his mother’s lap, and she followed; even she was curious of that fact. One by one they gave it a try and the kids started looking for more seashells, and Minerva took her husband’s hand in hers “I think you just cured Daphne’s fear for the sea.” 

“Thalassophobia.” 

Minerva frowned “What?” 

“That’s the name for the fear of sea. Thalassophobia. From the ancient word for sea, ‘thalassos’.” 

Minerva smiled at him “One new thing I learn. Maybe you should teach me more Ancient Greek.” 

He grimaced “I’m the last man on Earth who’d be a good teacher. I only know a handful of words and phrases and can only read an excerpt of Socrates.” 

Minerva kissed his cheek “You know better than me already.” 

Both chuckled and looked at her before smirking. Before she could react, he picked her bride style and pretended to throw her to the sea “Adonis Androcles Demiurgos, if you drop me at the sea, you’ll sleep in the sofa for a week!” She threatened, but she was trying not to laugh. 

“I shall take my chances.” He did the same action twice before gently dipping her legs into the sea, which got half of her dress wet. She shrieked and smacked his arm, which made him laugh. 

This was the queue to pick their things and return home. The children gushed over the seashells and what they’d do with them, and as Minerva served the dinner she and Adonis had made, and even though Minerva played hard to get, he did spot a small smile. 

They retired to bed, and Adonis’ guess was right: she was bluffing, for when he was to go to the sofa, she told him to just come to bed already before she came to her senses. 

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Fankids

So, given that many are now getting some custodies of the fankids like this was again the lockdown and divorcing each other (sarcastic) I have decided to make sure who wants the custody of whom. Commenting, tags and reblogs are preferred

Laurose

Vincent, Alexandra & Gia Yaxley (mine) Aster & Lenore Yaxley (@slytherindisaster )

Jadia

Arabella, Florence and Edmund Seymour (mine) Julian and Drusilla Seymour (@gcldensnitch )

Blyle

Robert Astor (mine) Richard & Melissa Astor (which one would you like, @cursebreakerfarrier ?)

Martoria

Enya Thorne (shared custody with @nightmaresart )

Vinnilia

Marigold Balinor-Wakefield (shared custody with @gaygryffindorgal )

Sara Rosier's twins

Catalina Rosier (mine) Albert Rosier (would you like him for yourself or shared custody, @potionboy3 ?)

Aderva

Atticus Demiurgos-Kennedy (mine) Daphne Demiurgos-Kennedy (@unfortunate-arrow )

Erbigail

Aurora Di Napoli & Theodore Di Napoli (mine) Emmett & Chistabel Di Napoli (@beloved-bucky )

Judespar

Evangeline & Annalisa Brokenshire (which one would you like, @cursebreakerfarrier ?)

Yaxlor

Lawrence Yaxley, Philip Yaxley, Elizabeth Yaxley, Gia Yaxley II & Ruby Yaxley (which one would you like, @camillejeaneshphm ?)