#finnegan harries

[short666bread]

Ron is looking for them

[slaymybreathaway]

WASTELAND, BABY! [prologue]

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[Word Count: 762]

July 30th 1994 ○ Neville's Bedroom

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It was 11pm when Neville Longbottom heard a tapping sound on his bedroom window.

He was sitting ontop of his patchwork bed covers, in his pyjamas, reading a muggle book that he had found in an old bookshop near his house earlier that day.

At first he took no notice of the noise, it was often that branches hit against his window whenever the wind blew a certain way. However, when these 'branches' started making a squawking noise, he turned his attention away from the book in his hands.

The boy walked over to his window, where he saw a white barn owl sitting on the outside windowsill. The bird looked up at him, an ivory envelope held in it's beak. Neville opened his window slowly, trying his best not to scare the owl away.

"Thanks mate," he spoke, taking the envelope from the bird and watched as it flew away into the dark summer night.

He shut his window before turning the envelope over in his hands. It was thick and felt like it had something  rectangular inside of it.

The address on the front was written in a neat-but-slanted way, which he recognised almost immediately to be the handwriting of Y/n Finnigan. Neville smiled, letting the excitement show on his face.

Y/n and Neville had known each other since their first year at Hogwarts. She was his friend, Seamus's twin sister so naturally, he was friends with her also.

The odd thing was, that over the summer months, Neville found himself feeling a strange buzz of happiness whenever she sent him a letter. It even got to the point where every letter that wasn't from her seemed unimportant.

He couldn't quite explain what he felt or why he felt it. So instead, he just put it down to the lonely-ness of Summer.

The front and the back of the envelope was covered with small doodles of stars and balloons. The smile on Neville's face, somehow, grew wider at the thought of her taking the time to draw them on, individually.

The boy opened the envelope just above the green wax seal on the back and out fell both a letter and a casette tape. He picked up the letter and started to read:

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Dear Nev,

Happy Birthday!!! I was going to give you your present on the train to school but I just couldn't wait. I hope you like the mixtape (it's for the walkman, by the way)

See you soon,

Y/n

(PS. Tell your granny that I was asking for her)

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After reading it a few times, Neville took the box out from under his bed that contained all of the letters she had sent over the past two months and placed the new one on top. He slid the box far enough under his bed that it couldn't be seen by anyone that walked into his room.

The boy rifled through the drawer in his bedside locker until he found what he was looking for, his walkman. When he bought the muggle device, he didn't realise that the music wasn't included so he couldn't use it... until now.

When he looked at the tape closely, he could see that it was labeled on either side with ☆Neville's Mixtape☆ written in red marker. He opened the walkman and carfully placed the tape in before putting the headphones on and pressing the "play" button.

The boy turned off the light and lay in his bed, pulling the covers up to his shoulders as he heard the acoustic guitar play softly through the opening bars of the first song on the tape.

He couldn't help but imagine where Y/n was the first time she heard this song. Did it come on in the radio in her Dad's car? Or did she find the album that this song belonged to in a dusty old casette shop and waited until later that day to listen to it, when she was lying in bed. Just like he was doing right now. He smiled at the thought

A male voice sang softly the lyric:

"All the fear and the fire of the end of the world.

Happens each time a boy falls in love with a girl,"

Neville swore that he would remember those words forever beacause it was in that moment that he finally realised what that buzz of happiness was.

The was falling in love with her...

And man, did he feel the fear and the fire of the end of the world.

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[loomis-maxima]

So as well as the Harry Potter & Hogwarts Legacy requests & fics x reader/mc I've had ideas for, I'm gonna start working on an OC Hogwarts Legacy typa fic, or Harry Potter~

I've been holding off on OC fic's for a while since the x reader seems to be more popular, but since I've a good few mc/reader fics lined up for the entire hp universe (except fantastic beasts&cursed child) so I hope you guys enjoy the OC fics just as much 💖

[romanceandshenanigans]

I’d just love to hear the who’s who.

Names, ages, place in the class hierarchy, whose blood related, who wishes they were/weren’t related, who would stab someone with a hatpin in defense of their bestie, etc… just a sketch of the main cast and their defining traits. Whatever you feel like sharing :)

Honestly, great idea! Let's do general breakdown based on family. (These are just the broad strokes, if you want to know more about a specific character, let me know!)

The Ellingtons

Lord Henry Ellington

Oldest/Eldest Son and Baron (or might make him a Duke, it feels like regency romances demand at least one Duke)

32

Aloof, sarcastic, but a good man

Was done with his younger brother's shit yesterday

Childhood friends with Captain Harris and Frederick Hamilton

Engaged to Juliana Hamilton

Lady Margaret (Ellington) Chapel

Middle Child/Eldest Sister

30

Understanding, practically minded, warm

Had been happily married for several years with four children to show for it

Cares for both of her brothers deeply and often acts as the bridge between them

Thomas Ellington

Youngest and Second Son

28

Either gay or bi, jury is still out

Adventurous, Eccentric, Deeply Feeling

Spends most if not all of his time in London investing in plays and up and coming artists; the only reason his father didn't cut him off is that he is very good at spotting new talent

Too interesting to ignore; even if the company he keeps is considered scandalous, everybody want him at their party

The Hamiltons

Frederick Hamilton

Eldest Son

Died nine years before the start of the story

Outgoing, open minded, kind

He and Juliana were exceptionally close growing up; often Juliana felt he was the only person in the world who truly understood her

Louisa Hamilton

Juliana's mother

50

Ambitious, exacting, stubborn

Recently widowed

She and Juliana had never seen fully eye to eye on most things, especially after Frederick's death

Juliana Hamilton

No noble titles, but the daughter of a gentleman

26

Second born/Eldest daughter

Passionate, Intelligent, Self Controlled

Engaged to Lord Henry Ellington

Friend to Gwendolyn Harris

Frederick's death left her devastated and when it became clear her parents were more concerned about what the loss of their heir meant for their financial standing rather than mourning the loss of their son, Juliana ran away. Nine months later, Captain Harris, found her and brought her home sporting cropped hair and a broken heart. The family covered it up saying Juliana had been in mourning all that while. Juliana was content to live in the lie and quietly retire into the country as a spinster since the birth of her younger brother, Theodore, assured the money stay within the family. The death of her father, however, brought to light just how dire their situation was and it became necessary for her to find a husband. Luckily for them, Lord Henry Ellington was ready and willing to fill that roll.

Theodore Hamilton

Youngest/second son

8

The Harrises

Captain Edmund Harris

Oldest/Eldest Son

Son of a gentleman, but a rather poor one

30

Steadfast, plain spoken, caring

Navel captain and a very successful one at that

Devoted to his sister and mother and tries his best to support and care for both of them

Cares for Juliana as a second sister

Is the only one besides Juliana, her father and Finn to know exactly what Juliana had been doing in London (as far as he knows)

Gwendolyn Harris

Second born/Eldest daughter

27

Bold, Lively, Non conforming

Close friends with Juliana, although had not been told about where Juliana was during those nine months nor asked

Cares for her mother since her brother is away at sea leading to her rarely leaving her own small neighborhood

Has made the most of it and is now determined to remain a spinster, having come to like her independence

Other

Finn (rest of his name TBD)

Son of cobbler and a cook

Writer/Playwright

29

Charming, Insightful, Playful

Met Juliana after she had run away to London and disguised herself as a man. He quickly figured out her ruse, but rather than rat her out, decided to help her reasoning that things like this didn't happen everyday. If anything, it would be a good story. He and Juliana fell in love, but when they were discovered by Captain Harris, Finn decided to walk away not wanting to ruin Juliana's life to tying her to him; a writer with barely two pounds to his name. It's been his biggest regret.

Current patron: Thomas Ellington

Robert (rest of his name TBD)

Working class

Director

30

Creative, Clear headed, blunt

Friend to Finn and Juliana (when she was disguised as a man)

The only person Finn told about Juliana's real identity after she left with Captain Harris

Current patron: Thomas Ellington

Blackmailer

Somebody who knows everything and has been extorting the Hamiltons for years

[canadiangirl-82]

Happy Tanz Tuesday!

Credit to Original Creator

[adoribullpavus]

Thinking about Harry looking surprised and going “James has nothing to do with this.” only for Ste to immediately fire back with “this has everything to do with James.” in a 2018 episode. Like clearly unintentional foreshadowing but it cracks me up that 2018!Ste said that and had no idea he’d also - like Liam, like Kyle, like Harry, like John Paul - end up falling for James too and it’s just hysterical.

i often wonder how past james and ste would react if they knew they'd be in love and possibly getting engaged in the year 2023

i would also really like to know what parry glasspool thinks cause that would just be hilarious to me

[redandbrown]

I never see all their dorm mates!

Part 1 

(( based on that one thread i’m sure everybody’s seen before. ))

[ladyofredandgreen]

[rainydayathogwarts]

Hi! I love your writing! Can i have a Seamus Finnigan request where the reader is Harry Potter’s little sister & Harry asks Seamus to take care of her while he is away trying to solve the horcruxes? They both have strong feeling for each other and Harry knows Seamus will protect his baby sister?

Safe in his arms - Seamus Finnegan

It all started with the lingering glances between you. Despite the prison Hogwarts had turned into, teachers acting as propaganda testimonials, you'd always managed to find each other through the darkness. Harry stared across the common room from where he stood at the entrance with Ron, eyes locked on you cuddling into Seamus's side, an arm locked around his own, wide smiles on both your faces. It was obvious the two of you shared feelings for each other, staying in the common room together until ridiculous hours, aware that you wouldn't be seeing each other throughout the day due to being in different year groups.

Harry approached the two of you, your conversation quieting down when he stopped in front of you, leaning down to cup your face in his hands, pressing a kiss on your forehead. He felt your eyebrows furrow beneath his lips, and when he pulled away he met your worried gaze. "You okay?" Harry nodded, glancing at Seamus who had looked away respectfully, giving you a moment of privacy. You held each other's gaze for a long moment, the knowledge of Harry's absence the next year loud in the room, even though nothing had been said.

Your older brother liked keeping you in the dark, and no matter how furious it made you, you understood why. You'd want to protect him as much as possible if you were in his place, and by knowing as little as possible about the horcruxes and Voldemort, he was making sure of it. There was one thing he couldn't protect you from though; the dangers of staying at Hogwarts next year as a Potter in a school full of death eaters. Looking away from you, Harry patted a hand on Seamus' shoulder, grabbing the older boy's attention. "Can I speak to you mate?"

Untangling his arm from yours, Seamus followed your brother into a secluded area of the common room. Their conversation started and ended very quickly, Harry bringing Seamus into a hug, patting him on the back at the end of it. When Seamus returned to sit with you, he didn't say a word about his conversation with your brother, instead asking "Are you all packed up to go home tomorrow?"

By the end of the summer, Harry had hurriedly fled with Ron and Hermione, only leaving you with a quick hug and 'Stay safe', leaving you no option but to go back to Hogwarts for your sixth year. You, Ginny and Luna had been abnormally quiet on the train ride to Hogwarts, the absence of both you and Ginny's brothers and her boyfriend casting a shadow upon you. It was only when the doors to your compartment slammed open, and two familiar people poked their heads in that your spirits were lifted once more.

"Seamus!" You hadn't seen the boy since that last day at Hogwarts, both of you being stuck indoors due to the fear surrounding the upcoming war. He wrapped his arms around your waist and dug his face into the crook of your neck as you held him close to you by his shoulders. When you pulled away from the hug, your cheeks heating up when you realised how long you had embraced for, you greeted Neville, who now sat next to Luna. Seamus took the spot next to you, arm wrapping around your shoulders to tug you closer to him, promising himself that when the war was finally over, you'd be his. But for now, all he could think about when he looked at you were your brother's words ringing in his ears and the promise he had made.

Just keep her safe for me.

[slaymybreathaway]

WASTELAND, BABY! 📼

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This story is named after the album Wasteland, Baby! by Hozier.

In the world of this fic, Hozier was a wizard who's music was released in the 1990s (bc I said so, lol)

Every other song/musical artist that I mention in this fic will be true to the timeline of the Harry Potter series.

You can find this playlist on my Spotify: ☆Mixtape☆ by NaoiseWasHere

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☆Neville's Mixtape☆

SIDE A

▪︎ Wasteland, Baby! - Hozier

▪︎ The Whole of The Moon - The Waterboys

▪︎ Dreams - The Cranberries

▪︎ Hello It's Me - Tod Rundgren

▪︎I Wanna Be Adored - The Stone Roses

SIDE B

︎▪︎ Would That I - Hozier

▪︎ Ticket To Ride - The Beatles

▪︎ Dancing In The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy

▪︎ She's Always A Woman - Billy Joel

▪︎ Heroes - David Bowie

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[romanceandshenanigans]

Just had a thought, what are the main characters aesthetics? Clothes (fabric, texture, shapes), colours, flowers, wallpaper in their fav room, scents, background things like such that add to the vibes that make them… them? Does each family have a vibe/aesthetic?

Oof, gonna be real, aesthetics are tough for me, but I can give you a collection of vibes. IDK if this is what you had in mind.

Juliana:

Deep reds, a quiet city street after midnight, hands grasping a lover so tightly they leave marks, open shirt collars, the smell of sage, secret glances, a suppressed smile, love found in hidden places

Finn:

Ink stained fingers, piles of used journals, candle light, olive greens, the smell of old wood and theater dust, warm eyes, two day old stubble, reverent hands, the knowledge your secrets are not only safe but held as closely to their heart as they are to yours

Gwen:

Wild flowers in spring, teasing smiles, white linen, a well loved book with pages falling out, clear eyes and a clearer laugh, a lock of hair always just out of place, contentment that only comes when you know where home is

Henry:

Sharp grey eyes, a straightened back, a flexing hand, dark blues, beleaguered sighs, a neatly organized desk, crisp shirts, clear skies, a sardonic mouth, rolling waves turning beneath a never ending ocean

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@clairelsonao3 (let me know if you don't want to be tagged in stuff like this)

[canadiangirl-82]

Happy Tanz Tuesday to the best trio! ❤️☄️

Credit to Original Creator

[saint-starflicker]

As noted in the comments, Dalton's actor does KNOW yk but that was on the pre-Musk bird app

Tom Schulman (screenplay writer) based a lot of it on his life, unfortunately I can't find the specific interview that I'm going by, and to my knowledge he didn't mention that dimension nor did Peter Weir (director) with whom they discussed significant changes—such as not having Mr. Keating die of cancer at the end of the movie, that sounded like it was an argument as much as it was a collaboration.

But at the same time, the main poet that the whole movie kept referring to was Walt Whitman...who the internet tells me snogged Oscar Wilde back in the 1882.

And a musical motif of the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky.

Sure, real life people can just so happen to like a famous 19th century poet or composer and that's not necessarily signaling that they like these gay artists because they're gay...but fictional characters are a narrative construction, and these decisions to reference these specific artists in this fictional world they're constructing is...a fine coincidence that it happened twice.

It could have been by accident because back in the 1980s or even the 1950s mainstream culture and education did take the artistic works of gay people and apply plenty of erasure. Schuman could have written it in, Weir could have conceptualized and shot a scene, and not known that aspect of who they were referencing.

But then if separation of an artistic work from the artist's personal life and the artist's intentions can operate against representation in that way, then why can't it also sometimes maybe operate in favor of—academic term incoming—queer readings?

The screenplay writer and director might not have intended it, but the movie by itself (that is, between the movie and us-the-audience, instead of between a creator and us-the-audience through a movie) bears an abundance of fruit.

All that said, I think discussion around it near the time of the movie's release was not as direct as compared with... a specific other Dark Academia intellectual property that emerged a few years later whose creator, for many other reasons, is too controversial to name.

But if I did name that other intellectual property's creator, it would demonstrate how even somebody that puts the gayness in there intentionally maybe should not say it out loud. Not because representation is bad nor because that would get a creator harassed by bigots or anything, but more that...this specific creator in my humble opinion kept on doing it wrong. And then kept finding more ways to continue doing that specific thing so very wrong, like, stop already Jo, stop it stop it he's already dead.

... It's from that moment in that fandom that I actually learned that sometimes it's good if some people that created a work that invites queer readings or intentionally/canonly has gay characters do not actually address it. By "some people" I meant that specific one. If it stays fanlore or interpretive and nothing more, that's fine. It's fine. This is fine. We'll be fine. It's fine.

I wonder if the people involved with dps, like the making of it, know that it's a media cesspool for homosexual children/young adults on the blogging website tumblr dot com

[eden-3000]

Barty Crouch Jr. Being an icon for one (1) movie

being played by David Tennant

Fashion icon.

Actually taught the kids something about the dark arts

Called Seamus Finnegan out on putting gum on his desk.

Traumatised Bean

turned Draco Malfoy into a ferret

Doesn't attack people when they've turned their backs

Honestly, he had something going with Lucius. Probably messed with Reg or Evan one too many times.

pushed Harry potter in a lake

Called barty Sr. Out on his bullshit

Killed his dad (I think?)

Fashion icon (again)

Scared the shit out of a bunch of kids

PLAYED BY DAVID TENNANT!

[troythecatfish]

The fact that she sums up being Black as cornrows and Motown offers great insight into why in Harry Potter she gave her only Irish character the name Seamus Finnegan, the most notable Black character Kingsley Shacklebolt and the only East Asian character Cho Chang. Part of me wants to engage with this line of thinking and explain why race and gender are structurally very different despite both being social constructs and then I remember that none of these people actually care about that shit.