#boggart's theory

[mitsuki91]

Okay so HOT TAKE ABOUT THE BOGGART YOU ALL.

*Inhale deeply*

First of all you all have the WRONG conception about of what a Boggart his. A Boggart is something who uses fear for defense, and that's means he uses the kind of fear that make you JUMP AND RUN AWAY. So I can see Neville fear to meet his most hated professor around castle; Neville itself was a timid, nervous child, always on edge, self-conscious. He tried to became "invisible" in school because he didn't have all this magic (at least he didn't show) and he want to avoid bulling, and Severus Snape was one of the people who bullied him (yes, even among all the professors)... Yes, the worst, that's mean that was the one Neville doesn't want to see around the castle.

But beside that, if you tell me that Neville's Boggart had to be Bellatrix Lestrange... You are full of shit. Bellatrix, in the life Neville actual lived, means nothing. She is pain, maybe, or "rational" fear because she is a powerfull witch that defeaut two great Aurors, but she is also in Azkaban, eaten by the Dementors, and Neville never had direct experiences with her. He was less then two years old. He can't remember and never will. He can feel pain thinking about what could have been his life with Frank and Alice, but pain is not fear. If I have to think about an alternative Boggart before Hogwarts, I think about his uncle, who let him fall out of the window.

In the same way I think that Harry's Boggart can't be Voldemort in third year. Or, maybe, only Raptor and his backface, but not Voldemort, and even him is not likely. Before the Dementors, I think Dudley can be my bet; Harry used to run from Dudley all the time when he was a child.

THAT BEING SAID.

You really, and I mean REALLY, just thrown out of the window all the poverty, bully, abuse, and the same indocrtinated shit Draco feel for in the Slytherin house when speaking about Severus Snape? I can't belive it. "He belived in their propaganda" HE WAS AN HALF-BLOOD. HOW CAN HE BELIVED IN PUREBLOOD SUPREMACY. He just want an easy out from his father, you have to think just about two second to see it.

Also, for the Lily thing, I read days ago one fucking gold meta when someone explain that when someone are abused and used to not be belived he doesn't even try to correct the false impression someone had about him. Dumbledore interrupted his babbling ("You disgust me") and he simply gave up.

Also, if you don't want to belive this, okay, but as some-other-one said days ago, you have to have some start point in changing yourself. Usually when someone you care about is touched in a wrong way by something you belived (... That's implying Severus belived in Pureblood supremacy and just no- but you do you I think). Another one is Regulus; I see some meta where when he discovered the Horcrux he finally understood that Voldemort try to make society implode, let all the Pureblook kill each other, and be the last one still alive at the end of the game... So he fear for the society as a whole, a place where he wants to live, rules he wants to follow that give him status and money, and try to destroy him. That need other meta, I know, I know.

... I don't know if I forgot something. Sigh.

But I can't stay silent after reading your answer...

Severus Snape: Says a slur that he didn't mean when he was sixteen

Everyone: Look how horrible he is! He's so racist! If you like him you're a horrible person!

Snape Supporter: He's just a fictional character.

Everyone: Horrible person!

Marauders: Harrasses someone just because they wanted to be a Slytherin at eleven for seven years straight, won't take no for an answer(James with Lily), and are all rich without doing anything to help poorer people

Draco Malfoy: Says the same slur, meaning it, for years

Barry Crouch Jr.: Tortures the Longbottoms for Voldemort, murders people, and inprisons Mad Eye

Bellatrix Lestrange: Murders people, literally in love with Voldemort, and tortured the Longbottoms

Tom Riddle: IS VOLDEMORT

Everyone: What great characters! Literally perfect.

Other person: *points out everything the characters did*

Everyone: They're just fictional characters!

[letsgethaunted]

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BONUS: The Dodleston Messages - Thoughts, Theories, & Homework Photodump

Image 01: Welcome to the BONUS EPISODE photo dump! Image 02: French newspaper illustration from 1911 describing a poltergeist event that occurred in Algeria involving 14 year-old Therese Selles + Matthew Manning’s bedroom wall with (allegedly) about 600 signatures from different historical figures spanning from the 17th C onward Image 03: Boggart illustration Image 04: Boggart illustrations Image 05: Map of UK Ley Lines + Map showing Dodleston location Image 06: Nine Ladies Stone circle in Derbyshire: Circular formation of upright stones dating to the Bronze Age, popular for walks & scenic views Image 07: Map showing Ley line from Nine Ladies to Meadow Cottage Image 08: Maps showing Meadow Cottage was originally divided down the middle into two separate plots of land in the 1800s. Image 09: Symbol Debbie says most resembles the one on the book Lukas showed her in her dream, Image 10: screenshot of the plainsongs I found - can any of you guys send me links to these songs being sung so I can play them for Debbie?

[demoncatto]

Is the mirror of erised related to Boggarts?

The have basically the same powers but in slightly different ways

They both instantaneously shows you something very specific to you

Your biggest fear, your true desire,

And in a way our fears are usually out desire flipped over, "harry wants to be with his parents, his biggest fear is a dementor that can suck his soul, which will not let him pass to the other side to be with his parents"

"Nevil saw Snape, his biggest fear is a teacher that unfairly punishes him, and we know that he desires to be a good student that his grandma would be proud of"

Maybe the mirror is a Boggart that's flipped over due to the way mirrors work

If you have more examples please let me know

[sitp-recs]

hello!! i love your recs so so much, and i finally have something to ask. what about fics where harry is very good at something beyond just having powerful magic (love that trope tho) like commanding a classroom, solving a complicated puzzle, or idk even whittling. and draco notices and likes it? like competence kink. thank you!!

Oh I love this ask! Such a great concept, and not something I see often (competent Auror Harry is pretty popular though!). I’m sure I’m forgetting a bunch of fics and might add more later, but these are all great:

In Which Harry is Magnetic North and Draco Is An Idiot by bryoneybrynn (T, 13k)

For as long as he can remember, Draco’s been bringing fake dates to his family’s annual Yuletide celebration in order to evade his mother’s matchmaking. This year, Potter’s posing as his pretend boyfriend. But as the party gets underway, it gets unclear who’s playing who, who’s pretending what, who’s not pretending at all, and what the game really is. Confused? Yeah, so is Draco…

Unfinished Business by cupiscent (E, 20k)

Ten years after the War ends, Harry and Draco still haven't got their act together. But maybe it's not too late.

This is Never Happening Again by hpleems (M, 32k)

“Potter,” Malfoy said, shaking his head. “Do I look like I care about your holiday plans? Trust me: this is *never* happening again.”

Meet Me at Midnight by thestarryknight (T, 57k)

Harry was beginning to wonder if he’d ever make anything again when Malfoy stormed through the door of Harry’s furniture shop. Now Harry’s got an impossible Ministry commission to finish, and even less energy than ever to deal with his elusive muse. That is, until he stumbles upon the surreal and beautiful world of a mysterious fae creature…

A Room Up There (And You In It) by thestarryknight (T, 59k)

When Preservationist Draco Malfoy was assigned to work on Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, he was excited to delve into the gorgeous Black family antiques. His excitement quickly ended when something in the House decided it did not like his presence one bit. Featuring a grumpy antiques lover who most certainly did not sign up for this, encounters with a vengeful apparition, and a healthy application of Christmas spirit.

Among Ancient Pines by Theartfulldodger (M, 74k)

Every day, Draco Malfoy tries. With every fiber of his being he tries. But he doesn’t much think about what he’s trying for. In his final term of Healer training, Draco is unfortunate enough to find himself on a plane, the only means of traveling to a small, magical town in rural Alaska. Years of hard work have culminated in an opportunity to work with an experimental wandmaker to study the intersection of Healing and wand theory.

Azoth by zeitgeistic (E, 88k)

Now that Harry is back at Hogwarts with Hermione for eighth year, he realises that something’s missing from his life, and it either has to do with Ron, his boggart, Snape, or Malfoy. Furthermore, what, exactly, does it mean when one’s life is defined by the desire to simultaneously impress and annoy a portrait? Harry has no idea; he’s too busy trying not to be in love with Malfoy to care.

Little Deaths and How to Avoid Them (or Draco Malfoy's Guide to Stop Dying and Start Living Instead) by nerakrose, dustmouth (T, 96k)

Malfoy is way too interested in coroner reports for somebody who's definitely not looking for ways to die, Harry wants to be friends with him, and Ginny wants to break up with Harry.

[theflikchic]

I really hate that whenever the HP fandom discusses Snape as Neville's boggart, they just rehash the same debate of "Is Snape being Neville's Boggart fucked up or not?" instead of (with everything we now know about JKR) discussing: "What are the implications of Lupin being framed as a good guy by having everyone laugh at a man in a dress because haha men don't wear dresses and especially not THIS man how silly to help a student get over his fear when they all wear robes anyway?"

Because THAT has taken over my brain and despite all the takes that make Harry Potter sound like a hate manifesto and some theories about what MIGHT be transphobia in those books, I'm not seeing ANYONE talk about this (probably because it has to do with Snape).

Genuinely, I think this is the discussion about that scene we as a fandom should be having and we're not.

And this is not meant to be like a "defense of Snape". I'm thinking in the narrative and in real-life: Lupin decided to help Neville get over a reasonable fear by making that fear- a man who bullies him- funny and to make that fear funny, he instructs Neville to crossdress it which is framed as funny by the narrative because "men don't wear dresses" when what Neville's grandmother wears is already very similar to what MOST wizards are shown wearing- the only difference being that she is a woman.

Like, is this not weird to anyone else- especially with what JKR's been spewing. I really find this interesting and I barely see ANYONE talking about it. What are the implications?

[dufferpuffer]

~~ Looking at Lycanthropy ~~

~~ the Werewolves of the Wizarding World ~~

Vers. 1 I've tried to collect every relevant description of Lycanthropy or Werewolves in the books, to get a clear understanding of what this condition is, what it does, how it works and how it is seen. There are also some of my own thoughts and theories in here - I'll try to make it clear what is my own thoughts and what is canon.

If I have missed anything please mention it. I'd like this to be a thorough exploration of the topic. I will edit the posts.

Part 1: Physical Symptoms of Lycanthropy Part 2: Social Perception of Werewolves Part 3: Regarding the 'Full Moon'... (^In which I claim POA's transformation didn't happen on the Full Moon^) Part 4: Long-Term Lycanthropy: The Case of Fenrir Greyback Part 5: Wolfsbane vs Wolf - Theories of Treatments Part 6: Pottermore and More Part 7: Collected Summary

Note: Prisoner of Azkaban used is the Australian paperback from 2000. I typed out every quote by hand, it sucked ass. Order of the Pheonix, Half Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows were all from internet sources of American versions so I could copy and paste.

Other 'Meta'

How Powerful is Albus Dumbledore Dumbledore Was Never Mean to Tom Riddle (Part 1)

Meta I wanna do so I don't forget: - Alastor Moody character study - Centaur - Vampires/Vampirism - Pre-Statue of Secrecy Wizarding World - What the fuck were you doing in book 1, Albus? - Non-Human Spirituous Apparitions - Boggarts, Dementors, Poltergeists... and more...? - Arthur Weasley character study (the best character in the books) - Snape vs Lupin's teaching styles

[hazyange1s]

MC: Ronan Sharp

Basics

Full name: Ronan Finley Sharp

Nickname(s): Ron (pronounced with a hard o), Sharpie, Prince Charming (by Sebastian)

Gender: male

Species: wizard/Selkie

Date of birth: September 21, 1874

Nationality: English and Irish

Blood status: pureblood

Wand: laurel, unicorn hair, 13 in, reasonably pliant

Appearance

Hair color: dark auburn

Hair style: loose, short waves with some curtain fringe

Eye color: hazel

Skin tone: fair; often with a light tan

Height: 6’1”

Body type: lean and toned

Clothing style: wears all colors (but especially loves light neutrals, warm tones, and black), prefers comfortable and unique fabrics (flannel, cashmere, fur)

Accessories:

Wears the Sharp family signet ring

Enjoys the occasional hat

Keeps his mother’s picture in his pocket watch

Other distinguishing features:

Freckles (of course)

Scar over his right eye (tried to Apparate at thirteen and splinched himself — still has poor vision in that eye)

Personality

Traits: friendly, enthusiastic, fun-loving, clever, sarcastic, perfectionistic, bossy

Likes: shakespeare, comfort food, medicine/biology, fall, making people laugh, generosity, genuineness

Dislikes: superiority complexes, dishonesty (from himself and others), large birds, flakes

Hobbies: chess, healing, charm creation, archery

Fears: the BIRDS man, abandonment, not being good enough

MBTI: ENFJ-A

Enneagram: 2w3 (268) so/sp

Zodiac: virgo sun, cancer moon, sagittarius rising

Temperament: sanguine

Archetype: the Caregiver

Similar characters: Apollo, Cedric Diggory, Richard Gansey, Lily Potter, Padme Amidala, Derek Shepherd

Family/Friends

Father: Aesop Sharp

Potions master and Slytherin alumnus

Stern with high expectations but well-meaning

Married his step mother when Ronan was five

Mother: Kassady DesRosiers (Fallon)

Pureblood

Dragonologist, Gryffindor alumnus

Killed when Ronan was 15 — he never got to meet her

Sibling: Raegan DesRosiers

Half-blood (same mother, different father)

Technically twins — Ronan was conceived and born first, but they shared a womb for 7 months

Gryffindor

Don’t meet properly until their sixth year

Pet: Apollo (tawny owl)

Received after his Hogwarts letter

Sort of the “communal owl” that all of his friends “borrow”

Gets into fights with the other owls oops

Friends: Poppy Sweeting, Diana Blackwine, Arthur Plumley, Adelaide Oaks, Ominis Gaunt, Garreth Weasley, Leander Prewett, Natsai Onai

Magic

Boggart: ostrich (lame)

Patronus: seal

Polyjuice: turns light green and tastes like fennel

Amortentia: lemon, butter, sage, frankincense

Special abilities:

Selkie blood — passed down from his father’s side and dilute enough to present rarely in a bloodline. Allows him to hold his breath underwater for extended periods of time; great swimmer, affinity for sea-dwelling creatures

Does not possess ancient magic

Exceptional and instinctual Healer

Backstory

Ronan was born in Cambridge, England in secret. His mother Kassady had hidden him from her abusive husband — as well as the fact that he was the product of a love affair with her former suitor; Aesop. Ronan grew up not knowing his birth mother (or the fact that he had a half/twin sister); raised by his father until Sharp married when his son was five.

He had a relatively happy childhood, though Ronan always felt slightly out of place. He was not the overly studious, serious type, which caused misunderstandings between him and his strict father… especially when Ronan is sorted into Hufflepuff instead of Slytherin (the Sharp family’s ancestral House).

But as he grows and learns more about his past and his family, he begins to come into his own as he becomes a Charms prodigy and a guiding light for the next generation of Keepers 😉.

Academics 

Best Subject: Charms, Magical Theory

Worst subject: Ancient Runes

Favorite teacher: Ronen and Kogawa

Least favorite teacher: Sharp (he’s harder on him than the rest oop)

As a student:

Very popular and personable; gets along with pretty much everyone (but isn’t a pushover)

His dyslexia causes him some trouble. Overall his intelligence and hard work helps him find ways around it

Mischievous — sort of a “thief in the night” that nobody suspects

Future

Career: Mediwizard

Ronan desires to make something of himself; to make a difference and be somebody useful in society. After seeing the impact that the goblin rebellion had on people and watching his sister/friends struggle with all manner of ailments (both mental and physical), he changes his career path from an Auror to Mediwizard.

He’d always had an interest in biology and medicine. The job allows him to dive deeper into those fascinations while giving him the adventure and variety Ronan secretly craves — he winds up traveling around Europe after Hogwarts under the employment of St. Mungo’s. Specializes in curses and mental illness.

Future spouse: undecided for now (side note: I’m always open to MCxMC ships! Ronan is pansexual so we’re not picky 😂)

[otakufimi]

Re-watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. My thoughts:

In the train, the dementors attack more than one compartment surely, so imagine Remus giving chocolate to each compartment on his way to talk to the driver.

Also, Remus gives Harry chocolate after the Dementors attack because chocolate is known to increase serotonin, and serotonin is known to be the "happiness hormone".

In the professor's table Snape and Lupin sat next to each other, imagine Remus trying to be civil and Snape not having it. (Is that why he enjoys so much seeing Snape in drag, you know in the boggarts class, because he tried to put the past behind but Snape is still in the past?)

When Harry is learning the Patronus charm, Remus uses a boggart as a Dementor. If it's a boggart, why does it have the "powers" of a Dementor??

Harry fearing fear itself + people with anxiety fearing fear itself (I studied this)= Harry has anxiety

There are so many wordless and wandless spells in this movie, especially from Remus.

I know there's the theory that Fred and George saw Peter sleeping with Ron on the map, but, what if they never saw him because they only check out on their siblings (especifically the little ones, Ron and Ginny) if something happened to them. Like when Ginny when misssing, because she was trapped in the Chamber of Secrets.

The first thing that Remus does when he transforms is call his pack (Padfoot, Prongs and Wormtail), but they don't come. What if he approached Harry because he saw him as pack? What if he attacked Snape because he saw him "trying to hurt" Harry, his pack?

[tisayemate]

Finding Your Sky

Ron Weasley x Gryffindor! Reader Comfort Summary: When Ron Weasley feels down about his studies and his fallout with Hermione, a quiet Gryffindor steps in to help him regain his confidence, leading to a renewed friendship. AN: I just watched The Wild Robot, so I got inspired to write this

This fic was inspired by:

The library was eerily quiet, the kind of stillness that amplified the rustling of pages and the tapping of quills. Ron Weasley slumped at a table, surrounded by heaps of parchment and dusty textbooks. The dim light from the enchanted candles overhead cast shadows across his face, highlighting the furrow in his brow.

It had been a rough few weeks. The fallout with Hermione still weighed heavily on him, and his grades were slipping. He felt like he was losing ground—not just in his studies but in his friendships too. Harry was preoccupied with Quidditch practice and trying to keep up with his own studies, leaving Ron feeling more alone than ever.

“Blimey, Ron, you look like you’ve just seen a Boggart,” Harry remarked as he walked past, tossing a friendly grin his way. Ron offered a half-hearted smile in return, but it didn't reach his eyes.

“Thanks, mate,” he muttered, looking down at his notes. But he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was drowning in a sea of self-doubt.

Just then, a soft voice interrupted his thoughts. “Hey, Ron.” It was a Gryffindor girl from his year, a quiet one he had never really spoken to much. He recognized her from classes and had seen her in the common room, often lost in her books. She had a kind smile and an air of calm that intrigued him.

“Hi,” he replied, trying to mask his misery.

“You seem... I don’t know, a bit off,” she said, her tone gentle. “Everything okay?”

Ron shrugged, pushing his hair back in frustration. “Just trying to study for Potions. It’s a mess. Hermione’s... well, she’s not talking to me. I just feel like I’m failing at everything.”

She took a seat across from him, her eyes bright with understanding. “It’s normal to struggle, especially with everything going on. If you’d like, I could help you study? I know Potions can be tricky.”

Ron hesitated, feeling a twinge of embarrassment. “I don’t want to burden you.”

“You’re not a burden,” she insisted, leaning forward earnestly. “And I want to help. Everyone needs a little support now and then.”

His heart softened at her sincerity. “Alright, then. I could use the help.”

With that, they dove into his notes, her gentle guidance bringing clarity to the complicated theories of potion-making. Ron found himself relaxing in her presence, her laughter bubbling up over their shared frustrations and the absurdity of Snape’s assignments. It felt good to be reminded that he wasn’t alone in his struggles.

As they worked, he noticed her eyes sparkle with excitement when she explained a particularly tricky potion. “You see, when you add the powdered Dragon Liver at just the right moment, it creates a reaction that enhances the entire mixture!”

For the first time in ages, Ron felt a flicker of hope. “Really? I didn’t know that. You’re amazing at this!”

She blushed slightly, her cheeks tinged with pink. “Thanks! You just needed a different perspective, that’s all.”

Their laughter echoed softly in the library, and Ron could feel the weight of his worries lifting. By the end of their study session, he felt more confident, like he could actually face the challenges ahead.

“See? You’re not failing, Ron. You just needed someone to remind you how brilliant you really are,” she said with a smile.

“Yeah, well, it helps to have someone like you around,” he replied, feeling a warmth spread through him.

As they packed up their things, Ron couldn’t shake the feeling that something had shifted. He wanted to include her in his world, to share that renewed confidence. “You know, Harry and Hermione are always looking for new friends in our group. You should join us sometime. I think you’d fit right in.”

Her eyes widened in surprise, and she smiled. “Really? I’d love that!”

“Great! We can sit together at the Great Hall tomorrow, and I’ll tell them all about your awesome Potions skills,” he said, his excitement bubbling over.

The next day, Ron introduced her to Harry and Hermione. To his relief, they welcomed her with open arms, and he couldn’t help but feel proud to have her by his side.

As they laughed and shared stories, Ron felt lighter, his confidence soaring higher than ever. He glanced at the girl beside him, her presence a comforting anchor in the whirlwind of his emotions.

Later, as the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the castle, Ron and his new friend walked outside, the golden light illuminating the path ahead. He took a deep breath, feeling the cool air fill his lungs.

“Thank you for everything,” he said, glancing over at her. “You really helped me see things differently.”

She smiled, her eyes sparkling with warmth. “Just remember, Ron, no matter how tough it gets, you have the power to rise above it. Kiss the sky, and don’t let anyone keep you down.”

In that moment, Ron felt something shift within him—a sense of belonging, a feeling that maybe he could conquer the challenges ahead, not just in his studies, but in his life as well.

And as he stood there, looking up at the expansive sky, he realized that this was just the beginning of something beautiful. With newfound confidence and a supportive friend by his side, he was ready to embrace whatever came next.

[havingaverydrarryday]

what are some of your favorite stories?

I have nearly 40 pages of bookmarked fics so this it by no means all of the stories I love. So here's a (not so short) list in no particular order. Some are individual stories, some are series. All on A03, some are restricted.

Azoth by zeitgeistic

Summary:

Now that Harry is back at Hogwarts with Hermione for eighth year, he realises that something’s missing from his life, and it either has to do with Ron, his boggart, Snape, or Malfoy. Furthermore, what, exactly, does it mean when one’s life is defined by the desire to simultaneously impress and annoy a portrait? Harry has no idea; he’s too busy trying not to be in love with Malfoy to care.

remember me by hupsoonheng

Summary:

On a chilly day in October, Draco kisses Harry goodbye before he goes on yet another dangerous, undercover mission with the Aurors. And then Harry doesn't come back. Only Draco believes that Harry isn't dead, and pours himself into finding his husband despite his friends' pleas to move on and grieve properly. What he finds at the end of that work, though, is not at all what he wanted.

you've got the antidote for me by Kandakicksass

Summary:

When Harry Potter unintentionally severs their soulbond before it can fully form, Draco Malfoy resigns himself to a slow death and decides not to burden Harry with a soulmate he's made it very clear he doesn't want. He's never been selfless before, but for Harry, he can try.

Way Down We Go by xiaq

Summary:

The war was over. Or at least that’s what the papers said. They’d been saying it, for months, as if people needed reminding. Maybe they did. *** In which Harry and Draco both run away from their pasts and conveniently choose to hide in the same tiny American town. It's super.

Variation by LowerEastSide

Summary:

Adaptation under isolation and domestication; characteristics both immutable and variable.   After suffering enormous losses, Draco Malfoy must now struggle to define his place in the post-war world. Through dashed hopes and changing fortunes, Draco carves out a new niche for himself. But adapting to life with Harry Potter may be the biggest challenge of all.

The Star Splitter by oflights

Summary:

On a routine time travel assignment to the past, Draco stumbles upon 7-year-old Harry Potter and witnesses his neglect and mistreatment by the Dursleys. In the moment, there is only one solution, even if it goes against all his training as a Time Agent: he has to bring Harry back to the future with him. In which Draco burns his life down for the sake of his former school rival.

It Was All Just a Game (Rewrite) by write_me227

Summary:

If there's one thing that Draco Malfoy yearns for, it's seeing Harry Potter in pain. How that happens, he doesn't care. When Potter's name is pulled out of the Goblet of Fire, Draco sees it as the perfect opportunity to fulfill his greatest desire. Except Saint Potter has luck swimming in his veins. He needs to be distracted... And the best way to do that is to make him fall in love.

The Man Who Lived by sebastianL (felix_atticus)

Summary:

Draco breaks a cup, and one thing leads to another. A story of redemption, tattoos, dreams, mistakes, green eyes, long conversations, and copious amounts of coffee. Set in New York twelve years after the war.

19 Years Later by ladyroxanne21

Summary:

Due to a previous agreement and a lack of communication, Draco realizes that Harry's cheating on him. He then has to decide if he wants to forgive Harry or leave him. But Harry's not about to let Draco go without fighting to stay together.

Chaos Theory by Tessa Crowley (tessacrowley)

Summary:

Chaos: when the present determines the future, but the approximate present does not approximately determine the future. One gene varies, one neuron fires, one butterfly flaps its wings, and Draco Malfoy's life is completely different. Draco has always found a certain comfort in chaos. Perhaps he shouldn't.

Recursion by Tessa Crowley (tessacrowley

Summary:

A process is recursive when it defines or contains itself; e.g., the Fibonacci sequence, which determines the next number as the sum of the previous two. But not all recursive processes are mathematical. Recursion can happen in a temporal context when, for instance, the powerful magical force that is true love drags you back in time so it can create itself, endangering the fate of the Wizarding World—not to mention the very fabric of space and time—along the way.

Grounds for Divorce by Tepre

Summary:

Malfoy finds a coin. Harry finds a letter. A story about histories, a story about families. A story about a lemon tree somewhere in Upper Egypt.

Soup-pocalypse and The Great Curry Cataclysm by SquadOfCats

Summary:

Eleven years after the war, Draco Malfoy leads a quiet, boring, and perfectly respectable life, thanks very much. Or, at least he does, until a sudden and very unexpected veela awakening causes him to throw soup all over Harry Potter in the middle of the Ministry cafeteria.

Stately Homes of Wiltshire by waspabi

Summary:

Malfoy Manor has mould, dry rot and an infestation of unusually historical poltergeists. Harry Potter is on the case.

Valebis by Heerayni

Summary:

Valebis or Farewell. For Draco, it is all that remains. Death is a reward to be earned. But every reward must be deserved and it seems there remains a final, cruellest test before the time for Valebis arrives. Shattered heart and soul, Draco knows there is one last thing he can give to the reason of his destruction, the saviour of the wizarding world : His Life. Veela!fic- NOW with Epilogue

Redeem Me by Samayel

Summary:

Two years after the events of Harry's sixth year at Hogwart's, Draco stumbles back into his life. Harry is a bitter and vengeful young man, Draco is a walking wreck...and who is helping who? (Explicit rating is for later chapters. This fic is HBP compliant with only very small adjustments to suit this plot.) OOC- is for semiDark!Harry.

If Wishes Were Children by oldenuf2nb

Summary:

Harry Potter has tried to move on with his life after Draco Malfoy walked away from him months before with little or no explanation, but it's been hard. Then, on a joyous day at the Burrow, Narcissa Malfoy makes an unexpected appearance...

All Our Secrets Laid Bare by firethesound

Summary:

Over the six years Draco Malfoy has been an Auror, four of his partners have turned up dead. Harry Potter is assigned as his newest partner to investigate just what is going on.

Kiss Me (Under the Light of a Thousand Stars) by Iwao

Summary:

Harry rescues Draco Malfoy from Azkaban, where he has been imprisoned for three years after the war. Draco is not as Harry remembers, as Azkaban leaves its mark on even the strongest of wizards. With no memory of who he was or how he came to be in Harry's care, Draco needs Harry's help if he is to have any hope of making a full recovery. But Harry has his own demons to fight and together with saving Draco, Harry must also discover a way to find himself.

You open always (petal by petal) by birdsofshore 

Summary:

Harry’s not the kind of person who pays for sex. He really isn’t. Until he is.

Of Wands and Trees by Omi_Ohmy

Summary:

All Draco wants to do is be a wandmaker, but to do so he needs to understand the soul of trees. Of course, the only man who might be able to help him is the one man who is more of a mystery to him than any tree.

In the Mirror by CorvetteClaire

Summary:

Draco is standing on the top of the North Tower with his wand pointed at Dumbledore. How in bleeding hell did he get here? An alternate version of Harry's Sixth Year at Hogwarts. Harry is intent on saving Draco from his father's machinations, but when Draco leaves Hogwarts, Harry can't protect him. And Voldemort has ways of forcing people to do his bidding.

The Fall of the Veils by lettered

Summary:

This is the fic where Muggles find out about wizards, wars are fought, Apparition is abolished, political conspiracies abound, Draco is asexual, and Harry has Legilimency sex with him.

The Voldemort Manor by kedavranox 

Summary:

The Malfoy Manor is a state run museum, renamed The Voldemort Manor by the Ministry for Magic. As part of his probation, Draco is assigned as sole caretaker. When the Manor hosts a series of high class events celebrating the Wizarding World’s fourth Yuletide season Post War, it brings with it a swathe of people Draco hasn’t seen in years; including one, Harry Potter.

A Big Black Sky by alexmeg

Summary:

Draco shifts his head as he turns to look at Scorpius, his cheek touching the pillow. "Did you know that…" He pauses, his throat convulsing, and it sounds audible in the silence, besides Michael's steady, even breathing from the other bedroom. Scorpius is staring back at him, in wait of something new to learn, a beautiful and intelligent child. He has Draco's mind. He has Draco's eyes and nose and mouth and hair. He is his. All his. All he has of Michael are his wild curls and the green of his eyes, and sometimes he looks into them and imagines that they aren't Michael's, but someone else's. Draco leans his head closer, biting the quiver out of his lips before he breathes a laden and shuddering exhale, and he whispers, "You are my star in a big black sky."

The Green Vial by eidheann for capitu

Summary:

After months of seeing Harry Potter walk into his Apothecary disappointed and hopeless, Draco offers to carry the baby that Harry can't. Now he's just got to hide the fact that he's been half in love with Harry for years.

Stain of Silence by brummell (actualite)

Summary:

After the war, Draco serves out his sentence in Harry Potter's house.

Accidental Magic by PenguinAnimagus

Summary:

After the war, Draco left the magical world. He doesn’t lead the easiest life, doesn't sleep enough and has another mouth to feed. He doesn’t expect to be forced to go back early, but when his son’s accidental magic threatens the Statute of Secrecy, there’s only one person who can help.

Is It True That You Like To Sleep Alone (or is it what you just tell everyone) by LadySlytherin

Summary:

In the wake of the war, Draco has worked hard to scrub the taint from his name. He is society's darling and he relishes the rewards that come with it. Not ready to settle down - and with no intention of ever marrying one of the young witches his parents keep trying to force on him - Draco is enjoying the freedom to sleep with whomever he wants, whenever he wants. When Draco finds out he's pregnant, and that the father could be one of three different men, he has to figure out what comes next. It could be a fairy tale come to life...or it could be the biggest scandal in the history of the Wizarding World. It's all in how Draco manages to spin it...

Draco Malfoy and the GenderBend Blend by pixiedunhoff

Summary:

Draco takes a liking to GenderBend Blend and goes out on Halloween, which leads to an encounter with Harry Potter.

Special Gifts by oldenuf2nb

Summary:

Ten years after a devastating accident costs Harry Potter the love of his life and leaves him with life altering injuries, he is asked to return to Hogwarts to help the child of an old friend, with the help of an old adversary.

That Which Divides Us by oldenuf2nb

Summary:

Three years after what would have been their seventh year at Hogwarts, the war between the forces of light and Voldemort's minions grinds on. But even within the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix there are vast disagreements over what is good for 'the Chosen One' and his volatile relationship with Draco Malfoy has many on edge. Sometimes even the best intentions can reap disaster.

la pesistencia de la memoria by ScorpioPhoenix 

Summary:

Harry loses 5 years of his memory and doesn't remember his relationship with Draco. Who ended up pregnant by a strange curse. Harry tries to re-live his past, as Draco fights to keep his present. But will their love win in the future?

Strawberry fields (bitter bites) by sirlivi

Summary:

There is a truth, generally accepted amongst wizarding society, that while an unmated Alpha may spend their rut with whomever their desires dictate, an unmated Omega must not …

Hospital Shirt by Aeliz

Summary:

Draco has spent over a decade building a life in America, when a mysterious patient in Britain falls ill. After a barrage of letters and requests, he finds himself forced home -- to save the life of one Harry Potter.

If stars died of old age by DefNotForWork

Summary:

His mother had had six months after his father had died. But it was expected; they had prepared and were already rather distanced. Draco hadn’t been ready, and Merlin, he had been so in love. He knew he was counting down in weeks, not months.

Telling the Bees by hiimcibee

Summary:

Scorpius’ body was found in Hogwarts one early morning.

In the Blood by BiscuitBrunch

Summary:

Harry Potter thinks Draco Malfoy is a slimy git of a defense lawyer, who couldn't care less about doing the right thing. Draco Malfoy thinks Harry Potter is a filthy pig of an Auror, who couldn't care less about doing the right thing. They fight, fuck, fall in love, and fight some more. When they're on the brink of getting their shit together and starting a family, a blood curse surfaces that threatens the lives of Draco and their unborn child.

Eight Days A Week by Romaine

Summary:

This is foremost a love story and second it's about those growing up years. Becoming adults with adult lives and adult decisions. Yes, Harry's a Trainee-Auror and Draco's a Healer-in-Training after the war. Yes, Harry eventually moves into 12 Grimmauld Place. And, yes, attraction happens between Harry and Draco and they fall in love, but then there's more. Draco is now free from Voldemort, free from fear of going to Azkaban, free from his Father's beliefs, and free to be the person, the witch, the woman she always felt she should be. And for Harry, it’s time to lose the shackles of his childhood and discover who he really is and what’s truly important in life. This story begins one year or so after the Battle at Hogwarts and follows their relationship faithfully for two years. The final chapter will take place later in their lives. This is a positive transition story without body dysphoria, but will contain moments where prejudice and slights arise. This story is categorized as M/F.

Jolene by Romaine

Summary:

Harry comes back from a mandatory holiday and finds that an Auror raid on his favourite establishment could expose his biggest secret. However, another has even more secrets than he does at stake. - has a sequel, Jolene Deux

Tooth Rot and Chocolate Cake by Anonymous

Summary:

Draco Malfoy has an eating disorder that has gotten progressively worse throughout the years. No one knows how bad it truly is. No one, except Harry Potter, who catches Draco head in the toilet, hands halfway down his throat, purging his brains out - not once, but twice.

The Songbirds of Avebury Manor by Tessa Crowley

Summary:

Harry Potter presents as alpha at fifteen, and it is supposed to change his life for the better. Instead, it leads him to a beautiful noble omega he cannot have, a political plot he cannot escape, and a threat on his life.

Blood Link by CorvetteClaire

Summary:

It is Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts, and Voldemort has returned to full power. The Death Eaters assault the castle and lay siege to it, injuring Draco and trapping the students inside. Chaos and much angst ensue.

Double Edged Sword by Romaine

Summary:

Harry thinks his life has been planned out, but the night he comes of age changes everything. Now there are decisions to be made and a path to be chosen, and the choices before him will change the lives of everyone he knows. But when destiny calls, Harry finds himself ready to listen.

This is an epic story of the love between Harry and Draco. Join them as they journey through their life together, through the good times and the bad, facing obstacles both external and internal, and see how they come to be who they were meant to be

Turn by Saras_Girl

Summary:

One good turn always deserves another. Apparently.

All Life is Yours to Miss by Saras_Girl

Summary:

Professor Malfoy's world is contained, controlled, and as solitary as he can make it, but when an act of petty revenge goes horribly awry, he and his trusty six-legged friend are thrown into Hogwarts life at the deep end and must learn to live, love and let go. Stanley!!

Alucinatio by alexmeg

Summary:

"It's... it's not good," Harry tells them lowly. "They've given him a month's time, only." There is so much he needs to explain, but his head is foggy and exhausted and he can't think properly, can't think of how to relay all that he's learned. "Have you heard of Alucinatio?" is what he starts with. "The Daydream potion," Hermione says. "The person who intakes it experiences very vivid and realistic daydreams of all they could ever want, but is essentially in a severely catatonic state out in the external world, incapable of any basic functions." Harry nods. "Somebody's given it to Malfoy." He remembers the tattered remains of a black cloak wrapped around Malfoy. "I think it might have been Professor Snape." They take a minute to process that. "And... the cure?" Ron asks. "Tears of anyone the experiencer craves love of," Hermione answers.

The Lily Spell by pickledghost

Summary:

Harry Potter is one of the most handsome and sought after alphas on the Hogwarts Higher Education Programme. Draco Malfoy on the other hand, is the Seventh Year omega son of deceased Death Eaters and is widely ignored and shunned by his peers. Harry doesn’t even know Draco exists until he discovers that the younger boy is pregnant with his baby thanks to a spell gone wrong.

[berryflavouredkoolaid]

Ophelia Black - Marauders OC

~ General ~

Full Name: Ophelia Volpecula Black

Nicknames: ‘Phelia/‘Phee (By Regulus and Sirius)

Birthdate: November 21st, 1961

Blood Status: Pureblooded

Residence: London, England

~ Physical Appearance/Traits ~

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Grey

Skin Tone: Pale

Misc: A small mole on her neck, heart-shaped reddish lips, high cheekbones and overall regal features

Faceclaim: TBD

~ Magic/Schooling ~

Wand:

Wood: Pine

Core: Phoenix Tail Feather

Length: 9 1/2 inches

Flexibility: Pliable

House: Slytherin

Best Class: Charms

Worst Class: History of Magic

Patronus: Incorporeal/White Swan

Patronus Memory: When she, Sirius and Reg snuck out of a ball with armfuls of sweets and spent the night gorging themselves in the garden and entertaining themselves with impressions of all the guests.

Boggart: Regulus as a Death Eater

Riddikulus: Regulus is forced into a cheesy snake costume and rolls around on the ground

Amortentia (what she smells): Mint, soap, sandalwood

Amortentia (what she smells like): Vanilla, honey, cinnamon

Quidditch: No

Prefect: Yes

Clubs: Slug Club

OWLS:

Charms: Outstanding

Transfiguration: Exceeds Expectations

Herbology: Poor

Defence Against the Dark Arts: Outstanding

Potions: Outstanding

History of Magic: Dreadful

Astronomy: Exceeds Expectations

NEWTS:

Charms: Outstanding

Transfiguration: Exceeds Expectations

Defence Against the Dark Arts: Exceeds Expectations

Potions: Outstanding

Astronomy: Acceptable

~ Career/Affliation(s) ~

1972-1979: Student at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry

1979-1980: Wife to Evan Rosier

1980-1981: Under the protection of the Order of the Phoenix

1981-1995: Spellcrafter at the Ministry of Magic

1995-1998: Spellcrafter/Duellist for the Order of the Phoenix

~ Personality & Traits ~

Personality: An unflinchingly loyal and caring person, Ophelia takes after her elder brother in more ways than one. While good-hearted and wise, Ophelia’s love and devotion to her family and friends can often overshadow her decision making. Ophelia places great value on the love and validation she receives from others. She can act in a selfish way to preserve other’s good impressions of her. She suffers great internal conflict choosing between her beliefs and desires and her loved ones. Ophelia is tends to wear her heart on her sleeve and rarely makes an effort to hide her true feelings. Ophelia is not quick to anger, but is not one to back down when her temper is roused.

Priorities: Her brothers

Strengths: Loyal, determined, caring

Weaknesses: Will compromise her own morals for her loved ones, cares too much what people think, too forgiving

Fatal Flaw: Excessive personal loyalty

Favourites: Chocoballs & Peppermint Toads, creating her own spells, practical classes, evening & early morning walks, spending time with her loved ones, cold, rainy or snowy weather

Least Favourites: Sour sweets, strong smells, quidditch, theory classes, being alone, Professor Slughorn, James Potter, hot weather

Hobbies: painting, drawing, creating spells, playing violin

~ Relationships ~

Family:

Orion Black (Father) (D.1978)

Walburga Black (Mother—Formerly, Disowned 1979) (D. 1979)

Sirius Black (Brother)

Regulus Black (Brother) (D.1979)

Andromeda Tonks (Cousin)

Nymphadora Tonks

Lover(s):

Evan Rosier

Best Friend(s):

Niamh Thompson

Friends:

Dorcas Meadowes

Enemies:

Marta Yaxley

Rivals:

James Potter

~ Misc. & Notes ~

When Ophelia and Regulus were little, they looked almost identical. Especially after Sirius turned Ophelia’s hair snot green and it wouldn’t go back. Walburga cut all of Ophelia’s hair off and for the next year, she and Regulus ran around pretending to be each other.

She and Regulus have always been able to know what the other is thinking. They can have full conversations without speaking a word. They can read each other’s emotions at a glance.

Ophelia has beautiful handwriting, as do her brothers. Their parents had them practice calligraphy and cursive rigorously. Their handwriting is all unique to them. Sirius’s is wide and casual, taking up lots of space with showy loops. Regulus’s is sharp and narrow and is always neat, and Ophelia’s is delicate and spidery, with thin loops and curves softening the letters and connecting them.

Each of the Black siblings plays an instument. Sirius and Regulus play piano and Ophelia plays violin. However, Sirius stopped when he was 12.

Ophelia’s favourite colour is actually a dark shade of red, but she lies and says it’s green when people ask.

Ophelia and Sirius’s relationship is complicated at the best of times. She resents him because in her eyes, he abandoned her and Regulus, which is why Regulus had to take the Mark. Sirius struggles to relate to his sister as she’s changed since he was on good terms with her.

{tried a diff format and i like it a lot more!! considering remaking my other ocs in this format}

[wafflinglumos]

A deep dive into Severus Snape.

CW: child abuse and neglect, death eater activities, things of the like, vague mention of adults being creepy to minors

(This will follow the books and maybe some parts of the movies, I’m going to put away my own personal biases for this one lol. This isn’t Snape slander or me being pro Snape, rather a deep dive into his character and whether or not I think he can be “redeemed”. This took a long time to write and i tried to be as unbiased as possible so, hopefully this is good, though some of this might read as slander, it’s not my intention)

Morally grey characters are loved throughout all types of fandom and media, which makes sense, they’re interesting, fun to look into, sometimes they’re even better than the main character, however with Harry Potter and the Marauders fandom specifically, these morally grey characters have been changed into “good” characters, so I’ll be looking into whether these characters can be called “good” or “morally grey”, or if they’re just irredeemable.

Severus Snape is probably one of the most controversial characters in both Harry Potter and Marauders fandom, Snape has been called everything under the sun, evil, a hero, a creep, for some reason some people think that if Harry would’ve looked like Lily and been a girl that he would’ve been a creep, however, was he any of these?

Severus Snape’s childhood; Severus was an only child to pureblood Eileen Snape(née Prince) and muggle Tobias Snape, he lived near the Evans’ but in a poorer area, his appearance was scruffy and his clothes were hand me downs, in the books it’s mentioned that he wore long sleeves, heavy clothing even in hot weather which could elude to him trying to cover up bruising, in Pottermore it is mentioned that he had a “desperately lonely and unhappy childhood, with a harsh father who didn’t hold back when it came to the whip”, so if you consider Pottermore canon, then this would further push the physical abuse theory, however even without that, we know that Snape was neglected.

He met Lily Evans at nine, the two became bestfriends after that, while Petunia did not like Severus, Lily did. Their friendship continued into Hogwarts where Severus was sorted into Slytherin and Lily was sorted into Gryffindor, their friendship however grew strained due to Snape’s association to dark magic and Death Eaters/blood supremacists, during this time, a rivalry was formed with James Potter, some argue it was bullying, which it was, however, in my personal opinion it was a rivalry with JAMES, but became bullying when the Marauders got involved, to be clear it was bullying, there is simply not an argument to say it wasn’t, it was 4 vs 1, which is simply bullying. Snape and Lily’s friendship fin fifth year was already rocky due to Snape’s association with aspiring Death Eaters Mulciber and Avery, the former of which had tried to use dark magic on Mary MacDoanld in either their fifth or sixth year, but the ending of their friendship was in fifth year, where Lily had tried to defend him from James after a rather nasty “prank”, where in Severus’ humiliation he lashed out and called her “filthy Mudblood”. He later begged for Lily’s forgiveness, where Lily asked him if he was still planning on joining the Death Eaters, he did not deny this, which marked the ending of their friendship.

Snape during Hogwarts was still redeemable, however, when it gets to adulthood, he’s harder to defend. Severus treated Harry like shit, you can argue that Harry was the byproduct of everything that Snape couldn’t stand, James Potter and Lily’s lack of romantic interest in him, however, people have argued over Snape’s treatment of Harry and there are much more articulate arguments for and against his action when it came to Harry, so I’m going to look into Severus’ other actions.

Snape and Neville; Snape’s treatment of Neville was abhorrent in all sense of the word, he treated him so terribly that he was Neville’s boggart, not Bellatrix who was directly responsible for taking his parents away, but his potions professor. Furthermore, Snape’s lack of care for Trevor was a shit thing for him to do, even more so when he got upset at Hermione for trying to make sure Neville didn’t POISON his pet.

Snape and Hermione; Snape was incredibly cruel to Hermione, we see this when he calls her an “insufferable know-it-all with a really bad set of teeth”, he also called her an “insufferable know-it-all’ again after she answered a question that HE asked, we also see this when Draco accidentally hexes Hermione instead of Harry which made her teeth grow over a foot long, when asking Snape for help, Snape remarked that he “saw no difference”.

Along with his favoritism for Slytherin, Severus was simply a bully. However, he did various acts of good, he saved Harry during quidditch, he saved the trio from Death Eater, he, though begrudgingly helped Harry try to block Voldemort from his mind, he saved Draco from bleeding out, and in his final moments he told Harry all the truths that Dumbledore kept from him.

So, is Snape a hero, is he a villain, is he somewhere in between, is he even redeemable? Well, no and yes. Severus Snape is textbook definition of morally grey character, with a whole list of flaws, and a whole lists of positives, Severus Snape was not a good person, but he was not not a good person either.

Severus Snape is a morally grey character, and is he of the more fascinating characters of the series, I’d say this, in my personal opinion is what makes him irredeemable AND redeemable. Snape could’ve been redeemed, the issue is his “redemption arc” was not a redemption arc, controversial take, sure, but there was not enough time for him to have a FULL redemption arc, if you wanna argue that he had a redemption arc when it came to him being a spy for Dumbledore and technically saving Harry, I’d have to agree and disagree, Snape at most had a “semi redemption arc’’, his actions and shit behavior towards Neville, Harry, Hermione etc etc, was not redeemed, not only because it could not be redeemed, but also because he did not have enough TIME to redeem it. If Snape would’ve lived longer, I think an attempt at a better redemption could have been made, but he did not.

That’s just my view of his character however, whether you love him or hate him, both are understandable. My conclusion however is he wasn’t good or bad. Hopefully it was unbiased, as I tried to make it as such.

[girl-named-matty]

Do you have any headcanons for Professor Fig, including what his Boggart would be?

Random Professor Fig headcanons by me!

Professor Fig, we all love him! 

I’m pretty sure it's safe to say that he was definitely a father figure to MC in the time that they were together. 

He never had any kids himself but MC was like his kid. 

He and Mariam met in school and he most definitely fell first. Her intelligence and beauty is what drew him in. 

Mariam was aware of his feelings for her and thought it was the cutest thing ever, joking about it... until she fell in love with him too.

He is a Gryffindor. 

He's a half-blood.

He taught Magical Theory at Hogwarts.

I feel like he’s definitely the kind of guy to get to know his students really well. Always the professor you could come to if you had any problems. 

As for his line of work after school, it is said he abandoned a career at the Ministry of Magic to follow Mariam in her journeys. So I assume he was trying to get into the Department of Magical Law Enforcement or the Department of International Magical Operation. 

And from him leaving a career for Mariam, we can only assume he was a great husband. 

He’s a very caring person with a strong moral compass. 

Although I HC that he and Mariam probably snuck out a few times during their school years (lol) 

Always had a picture of Mariam on him, he’d look at it almost every single day especially after his death. 

His favorite classes when he was in school were probably Magical Theory, Defense Against the Dark Arts, or Divination. 

Although he disliked the History of Magic class due to the rambling, he really enjoys the subject in itself and is very well versed in it. 

As for his Boggart, this one’s a bit tricky. I see him as a guy who would be really close to his family and it would probably have to do with losing one of them or maybe it had to do with an experience he had as a teenager. 

And since fears change as you get older and you change, I feel like after his marriage to Mariam, his boggart would probably be losing her. 

Sucks that that one became true :(

He definitely seems like he’s the oldest sibling. Has more sisters than he does brothers. 

#1 women respecter. 

I feel like he’d get along really well with Professor Weasley and Professor Onai. All of them have some sort of child/child figure/child in their family and so they’re kinda like the Hogwarts parent trio ™ 

[raenegade-accio]

Birthday: February 28th ♓

Height: 165cm [5'5ft]

Wand: Laurel wood with a unicorn hair, 13 ¼ inches and slightly springy flexibility

Favourite beast(s): Hippogriffs, Kneazles, Mooncalves & Thestrals

Amortentia scent: air after a rainstorm, cinnamon and maple wood

Favoured extra-curriculars: Apparition, Magical Theory, Alchemy, Music & Art

Distinguishing features: a pale birthmark on her left eye iris, unkempt hair strands, fingerless gloves, small freckles across the bridge of her nose.

Has a knack for: languages, defensive magic, playing the violin, rescue and breeding or handling of magical creatures and all animals, potion-making & baking (?)

Animagus form (if she becomes one): Clouded Leopard 🐆

Quidditch position: If Black hadn't cancelled it, she’d have loved to tryout for Chaser

Boggart(s): wildfires, or specifically, a man burning half to death (one which she unfortunately ran into once as a child)

Riddikulus: transformed into a heap of rubber ducks, collectively quacking as they hit the floor

Friends: Natsai Onai, Poppy Sweeting, Highwing, Imelda Reyes (GF ♥️), Amit Thakkar, Deek, Samantha Dale, Leander Prewett, Everett Clopton, Ominis Gaunt and Anne Sallow

⚘ Background

Wren comes from a small modest family in Dublin and was born to non-magical immigrant parents from East Asia, their families a long line of revered scholars and musicians. One day, her family decided to migrate to Belfast, in hopes of passing on their literary and artistic knowledge to their friends and colleagues, in an otherwise industrial city. Wren has had an idyllic childhood in Northern Ireland; nurtured and filled with great kindness, albeit she’s still conflicted by how little she knows about her own parents' heritage and upbringing since they do everything they can to remain ambiguous regarding this matter.

Wren and her parents encountered misfortune when large numbers of riots began breaking out in the city one summer in 1886, mere months before she could finish primary school. Tension reached a peak when arsons were taking place near their residence, and many of their friends had perished in the blaze. Belfast was deemed no longer safe for Wren. Her parents then made the abrupt decision of having their daughter attend a faraway boarding school in Brighton instead, with hopes Wren will be much safer there. Unfortunately the years that followed Wren spent friendless and isolated; there was harsh discipline and little learning.

To say Wren’s Hogwarts acceptance letter came as a shock is an understatement, when an exuberant Professor Fig arrived on their doorstep one stormy evening. In spite of witnessing signs of magic weeks prior, Mr and Mrs Zhang, albeit polite enough, were less than eager at an overflow of new knowledge regarding an alleged existence of a Wizarding World; each word coming from the strange man sounded more unorthodox than the last. Ultimately a proper demonstration of Wingardium Leviosa and Reparo, as well as the promise of a thorough and more importantly, safe, educational environment, were enough to sway their resolve. They finally came to an agreement in which Wren will decide if she is ready to be registered for Hogwarts, if Professor Fig is to tutor her everything there is to know about rudimentary magic for the remaining summer holidays under their supervision.

⚘ Personality

At first glance, one wouldn’t think Wren is able to thrive as well as she does in Ravenclaw of all houses, given she’s a bit of a klutz and seemingly not a fast learner, but she’s proven to be in fact quick-witted and intuitive; she sees no benefit in rushing her schoolwork therefore would rather take her time making sure the tasks are done properly. That’s not to say she won’t be quick to rise to new challenges, especially practical ones, and will excel almost immediately as long as there are demonstrations.

Those Wren is close with would know her as fun-loving and a sensitive soul, but isn’t above some good back and forth cutting banter or even initiating a heated duel when warranted. Despite giving the impression of an idle dreamer, Wren moves through life with a clear sense of values. At times, however, she may focus so intently on the tasks at hand - whether it’s burning the midnight oil to finish extra assignments or straining to stay awake rescuing Mooncalves - that she often forgets to take adequate care of herself, driving herself to absolute burnout before she can reach her goals.

While not particularly reserved or withdrawn, the schooling years Wren’s endured in Brighton made her wary of most adults, slow to trust her classmates and unfamiliar with the simple concept of reaching out. Nothing makes her blood curdle more than the thought of inserting herself in situations where she’s not wanted. All the more reason why she considers herself extremely fortunate with the social circle she has now. That isn’t to say she’s prone to self isolation. Naturally she’s perfectly content engaging in meaningful conversations with just about anyone if they make the first move. If able, she’s always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it’s a first year struggling schoolwork or an errand a broom ride away.

Nothing makes her happy quite like helping others, men or beasts. She doesn’t care if the given tasks are tedious or gargantuan, Wren is simply happy knowing there are folks who trust her to be patient, thorough and get certain things done. Yet despite her compassionate nature, Wren isn't one to believe in second chances. If she feels betrayed, deceived or belittled, she becomes uncharacteristically cold-hearted and unforgiving; while it isn't impossible to earn back her trust, she'll never forget. Wren is always actively looking for a sense of security and stability. She is committed to the relationships with her friends and loved ones but will not hesitate to cut ties if she feels like she can no longer trust a person.

⚘ Other trivia

She’s the only member in her family with freckles; they’re not as sun-kissed as those of her classmates, and in truth very faint, hardly visible especially during the winter. Amit nevertheless noticed them fairly quickly and mentioned they remind him of the constellations he’d come across when he’s out studying in the Astronomy Tower, till this day she still isn’t quite sure what to say to that.

She gets asked about her (Northern Irish) accent all the time, but has learned to make a game out of it though - every time someone asks about it, she changes her answer.

Wren actively wants to become an Animagus, but in spite of the extensive research and preparations made beforehand, she is unsuccessful at every attempt, having to repeatedly start over each time she accidentally swallows her Mandrake leaf.

She’d never admit this out loud but she really gets a kick out of other students’ Howlers, surprised just how informative the screechings of enraged parents prove to be and can only imagine amusedly the amount of Howlers she’d receive if her parents know of just a fraction of her misadventures.

Before her longtime burgeoning and pent up attraction for Imelda, Wren took pride of her immunity to Sebastian Sallow's charming magnetism, unlike many of the others. However she had a massive crush on Garreth, Amit and even Professor Garlick. Afterwards, Wren was deeply infatuated with Poppy in her sixth year for a long time.

Wren is particularly passionate about animals, even before she was showing signs of magic. After learning to wield her newfound abilities (including Ancient Magic), she finds herself slowly able to empathise and even communicate with almost any beast or creature - though it often leads to instances where a trail of critters follow her into school grounds while on an errand in Hogsmeade or walking in between classes.

It's not a common practice, as far as she knows, but she enjoys decorating her broom, adorning it with clever trinkets and mementos, such as Moondews, a pendant given by her Ma and the phoenix feather from Deek.

Wren unfortunately struggles with her severe pyrophobia, that stems from her early childhood on account of the numbers of fireburnings and arsons she witnessed from the tumultuous political climate at the time. She's learned to tolerate minor things such as smoke or slight scorchings, but still has to keep a distance from most fireplaces, refrain from using certain spells to do with fire.

She’s a huge foodie, simple as that. She finds snacking as enjoyable a pastime as a jaunt in Hogsmeade. If she’s lounging in the common room, you’ll likely see her munching on an apple. When waiting for classes to start, she’d be having pumpkin pasties in the corridor. One morning she's even spotted aloft on her broom, not flying, just nibbling on a cauldron cake midair while overlooking the Highlands.

When offered to learn all three Unforgivables, she's repulsed by how very tempted she is. Now knowing how to cast them, she dreads finding out if she's truly capable of using them. She tells herself she learned simply out of deep appreciation and respect for all forms of magic, but part of her, out of morbid curiosity, wonders what it'd feel like to be proficient with the Dark Arts.

Wren is ambivalent, at best, towards her connection to Ancient Magic. The notion of wielding one of the most formidable and arcane forms of magic should sound enticing… There were nights she spent wishing someone else could worry about Ranrok, Rookwood, those damned repositories and their ridiculous trials in her stead, that Ranrok and his loyalists would just go home, the poachers could jump off a cliff. She finds the Keepers priggish and infuriating. What she wouldn’t give to seal away the Map Chamber and never have to look into the jeering gazes of those towering portraits again.

⚘ Career & Aspirations

Healer - trained and became a Healer via the work experience programmes at St. Mungo's after her 7th year

Curse Breaker - applied months post graduation via multiple remedial exams on one of her worst subjects: Ancient Runes

⚘ Likes

Sunrises, sketching, Highwing, Pumpkin Pasties, speeding across the Black Lake on her broom, Cauldron Cakes, playing her violin, Butterbeer, kissing her girlfriend pestering Imelda Reyes, and the bird's-eye view when soaring above Hogwarts on her broom - she also has a nasty habit of launching herself off the highest cliff or the tallest tower when summoning her broom.

⚘ Dislikes

Spiders, raw eggs, people randomly petting her hair (happens more than most think), “Puffskein Dunkein” and trolls, though nothing gets to her quite like being micromanaged - the more overbearing the person is, the more likely she'd do the complete opposite of what's expected of her, wholly out of petty spite

- - - - - - - - RP friends:

Nosy the Niffler (@kiwiplaetzchen),

Hellendil Melinae (@theravenchild),

William Abbott and Elland de Strontium (@ask-elland-n-will),

Sienna Lee (@ask-sienna),

Allegra Fenwick and Clementine the Golden Retriever (@adallegra),

Theodora Devlin (@theodoradevlin),

Andrew Montrose (@ask-andrew-montrose),

Demetrius Haggarty (@demetrius-haggarty),

Felix Åberg (@ask-felix-aberg)

[sitp-recs]

Do you fics that portray Harry as academic/"book smart" or that are not focused on Harry being a man of action/ physically powerful wizard? I crave a trope reversal :)

Hi anon! Ohhh that’s a great one, I’d love to see more academic/researcher Harry in fic. I got a couple recs for you, you might also enjoy my rec list with odd jobs :)

Forget Our Heritage by dwell_the_brave (T, 16k)

When Harry Potter returns to England to take the All Souls Fellowship Examinations, the last person he expects to see in Oxford is Draco Malfoy. After all these years, has Malfoy truly changed?

Faint Indirections by ignatiustrout (T, 30k)

Draco Malfoy is the last person Harry expects to turn up in Boston, Massachussetts. But now he's here, and he won't stop requesting books from the library where Harry works.

The Unplottable Time Conundrum by @writcraft (E, 45k)

When the past starts bleeding into the present at Grimmauld Place, an old academic article pulls Draco Malfoy out of his life of luxury. Haunted by the memory of a fleeting post-war kiss and thrust into the ghostly spaces inhabited by Unspeakable Harry Potter, Draco’s easy life is about to get a whole lot more complicated.

Among Ancient Pines by @graymatters (M, 74k)

Every day, Draco Malfoy tries. With every fiber of his being he tries. But he doesn’t much think about what he’s trying for. In his final term of Healer training, Draco is unfortunate enough to find himself on a plane, the only means of traveling to a small, magical town in rural Alaska. Years of hard work have culminated in an opportunity to work with an experimental wandmaker to study the intersection of Healing and wand theory. When Draco arrives, he doesn't find the wandmaker, but does find his apprentice, who happens to have ridiculously messy hair, a lightning bolt scar, and a definitely-not-charming smile.

Azoth by @lol-zeitgeistic (E, 88k)

Now that Harry is back at Hogwarts with Hermione for eighth year, he realises that something’s missing from his life, and it either has to do with Ron, his boggart, Snape, or Malfoy. Furthermore, what, exactly, does it mean when one’s life is defined by the desire to simultaneously impress and annoy a portrait? Harry has no idea; he’s too busy trying not to be in love with Malfoy to care.

[severussnapeconfessions]

Do you have theories about what Snape's boggart would be? According to google it's just Voldemort, but that's lazy in my opinion. Everyone's scared of Voldemort. I have two theories. The first is a werewolf; obviously there is probably some trauma after his experience as a teenager, but that doesn't feel quite right either. My other theory, the one I prefer, is that he has NO boggart because his worst fear has already happened -- Lily being killed.

I love this question. Absolutely love it.

And I totally agree with your theory. I toned it down a bit in my head, because Snape is consumed by remorse for most of his adult life, so to me, when faced with a Boggart, Snape would see the most fatal of his bad choices. Lily.

Just Lily, unmoving, looking blankly at him. Haunting him with the void gaze he'd known once to be vibrant when they were children, knowing he'd never see that fire again. He'd try to shake her, to talk, to beg for her forgiveness on his knees, and Lily wouldn't move. Lily wouldn't talk. Lily wouldn't forgive. Because the forgiveness he is craving doesn't come from the dead. It comes from himself. And he'll never forgive.