#past: macy x galvin

[tea-and-cardigans]

Roommate Wanted - Harry x Macy - Charmed 2018

Summary:

Macy Vaughn has only been in Hilltowne for six months, but in that time she has lost the mum she didn't even know she had, gained two sisters and broke up with the man she thought was the love of her life.

She is desperate to hold on to the apartment she can no longer afford, but a string of creepy Craigslist rejects leaves her running out of options.

Which is where Harry Greenwood comes in.

Chapter One:

Read on Ao3.

[thoughtfulpaperback]

Charmed 03 x 13 SPOILER REVIEW!!!!

GENERAL THOUGHTS

Okay it's Saturday, but that episode felt like too much emotionally. They better not make this a Kat moment with Jordan and not bring my man back because I will riot. Overall this was an emotionally heavy episode entertainment wise it was a solid 8/10. But overall kind of frustrating for me for a number of reasons which I will go into in my dislikes section.

DISLIKES

1) Stop Torturing Black Male Characters!!! Also they really had Jordan pull a Galvin.

Now, just as I did with Galvin season 1. I take issue with the whole leaving right when the gal is the most emotionally attached. It’s really cruel of the writers. With both Jordan and Galvin, I can see how the events they went through would have them needing a moment. I do. Unlike with Galvin, I feel it was totally unwarranted with Jordan. I mean to say that Galvin up until the event that caused his trauma, hadn’t really been that involved in the magical world or faced anything that scary. So I can totally see how what happened caused a break without putting him through the wringer continually. I just feel that this event shouldn’t be the breaking point. What I mean by that is that the writers shouldn’t have done it. Not that Jordan shouldn’t have felt the way he did. I would have preferred him taking a break before having to deal with the tomb. In some ways, this felt like a Detective Morris moment (Torture the mortal black man until he breaks and can’t take it) more than it did with Galvin and I always hated how the writers treated Darryl. I think its because of the fact Jordan has been thrown into one crisis to another (my man has almost died multiple times) continually. I love Jordan and because we’ve seen him so much outside of a romance arch (unlike Galvin) I’ve grown attached and I hate to see him so beaten down that he has to leave. I think he would have been valid and in character for him to need time for himself before the tomb. I don’t think they should have put him through it to send him away. Well I have hope he will be back soon so I am not going to fret, but I can still say my piece over the unnecessary torture of POC characters. 

Though if they replace Jordan screen time with Antonio screen time I will freak out because that would be wrong y’all. I’m not talking about shipping wise! It would just be a real misstep if they “replace” screen time devoted to a black man to a light skinned Latino. Colorism is real y’all and I get enough of it in my novelas, don’t need it in Charmed anymore than it has appeared in the past.

2) Are we done with showing Abby’s abuse now?

If there is one thing I hate it is showing abuse on screen. I hate seeing it, I find it triggering as someone whose sibling was thrown in the trunk of a car while the adults laughed. I don’t think abuse justifies Abby’s actions either, in that showing how she was abused doesn’t make me dislike her past actions any less. Nothing will change my mind on those. Same with hearing Abby’s good intentions behind her good deeds. 

Listen, I don’t think Abby is all bad. But villainous actions are still villainous. She has done some good and it wasn’t all selfish, but that doesn’t mean the heinous stuff she did was any less heinous. Whatever the writers choose to do with Abby, as long as they have her put the work into redeeming herself, then I’m cool. they seem to want to do that with her and have started her on that journey. So we shall see if they pull it off. 

3) They really giving the Bisexual the unrequited love twice over

This show isn’t good to the LBGTQ+ community like it likes to make itself out to be. I don’t think Abby’s interest in Mel is a threat to the Ruby x Mel thing since last episode they seemed to seal Mel and Ruby as a solid couple at least for now. But I don’t think we need competing queer ships. I felt the mess that was melko versus jada x mel, was unnecessary and I don’t want to see a repeat. At the same time I think it is awful to sort of give the bisexual character the crappiest luck when it comes to being rejected twice. Technically, Mel hasn’t outright rejected her, but not bringing it up is like the nice way of rejecting her and letting her keep some sense of dignity after having her secrets violated.

4) This episode was really the Abby show in a lot of ways.

While there were interesting developments and reveals (by which I mean obvious, but welcomed ones), this episode was basically for the Abby lovers and in a way the Abby haters to convince them that they are wrong about her. And I just didn’t need it. I don’t think Abby haters will ever not hate her and I think dedicating an entire episode to defending her only fuels them further. I think they should have further explored Abby’s past and issues in small doses spread out through this season. I don’t want to be told she is redeemable, I want to come to that conclusion on my own by watching her behavior.  I think the show always messes up when it comes to developing concepts over time. Abby has been a series of missteps from the writers in my opinion, but I think with this episode they are trying to come back from those, but I think it wasn’t done as well as it could have been and the way they did it may only further the whole Abby hate train, not take away from it. 

LIKES

1) We finally doing the whole Perfecti are the big bads

You all know that my biggest issue with Charmed in it’s previous seasons is always the bait and switch with villans. I hope, since we are 13 episodes in and it has been pretty obvious that the Perfecti are going to be a big problem, that the rest of the season will be dedicated to taking them down and dealing with any trouble they cause. technically they haven’t been around long, but I hope that the writers focus down on this now and we don’t get anymore bait and switches saved for the last two episodes. I like these guys as the bad guys it’s a classic storyline and I am not against the classics. 

2) Teaser for more Celeste

Now I know lots of people felt like she would be the big bad and all elders are scum kinda of stuff. And I mean there is still time and we may get baited and switched again this season. But I actually like Celeste. I didn’t at first because I generally don’t trust older white females who ignore consent because their intentions are good. But I like having a remnant of elder knowledge around. I thought she was dead, because the last time we saw her Mel suggested that by taking the time thing she would start to age rapidly. But whatever! I choose to ignore it if the writers are choosing to ignore it. 

I still don’t feel that Harry’s need to be mortal is pressing. It should take a backseat to the bigger issues at hand in my opinion, but I won’t say no to seeing what knowledge Celeste has having been the one to create Whitelighters. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Perfecti think Abby is chaoatic and think Jordan is guilty by association

Abby accepting her fate and just saying well sucks for Jordan

Macy’s “ If she wants hostile...”

“Even in a tomb built before the dawn of time a black man still gets imprisoned for something he didn’t do”

Abby’s feelings for Mel confirmed in a violation of her privacy via truth serum

Abby’s mother’s testimony

Abby saying she will give Macy’s powers back

Jordan leaving to recuperate his mental health 

[ithurtsbutidoitforshrek]

Cupid 💘

I found this in my draft, it's from a while ago and I'll probably never finish it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ it was inspired by a clip from the original charmed I found on Instagram from the episode: Heartbreak City (2x10)

Fandom : Charmed

Pairing : Harry x Maggie

“Another loss huh” the man cackled walking up to the defeated witch who just kicked another one of her dates to the curb; she had her signature pout on, lips coated in cherry red, a piece of hair stuck to her gloss by the wind blowing around her. “Didn’t like your cherry chapstick? Maybe you should bat for the other team.” He wiggles his eyebrows devilishly at her already knowing there was a part of the male anatomy she wasn't willing to give up anytime soon.

Maggie scowled at the man, her eyebrows furrowing together in disgust and confusion, just who the hell was this guy? He was kind of cute if he wasn’t pissing her off. Tall, muscular build brown curly hair and bright blue eyes. He had sort of a babyface that she just wanted to pinch. “Who the hell are you?”

He grinned walking over to her in long strides and offering out his hand to her to which she just stared at, rolling his eyes he let it drop to his side. “I need your help. Well you and your sisters, really. So would you be so kind and invite me inside? It’s a bit chilly.”

“Invite you inside?” she mocked ”What are you? A vampire?”

He snickered. “No, and that’s a myth by the way. Humans told themselves that thinking it would give them a sense of security to keep them safe, that they were in control.” He informed her in a matter of fact tone that made her want to slug him. “Now invite me in.”

She narrowed her eyes at him, not really judging if she could trust him or not. “I don’t even know your name.”

He rolled his eyes. “uh��Gabe.”

“You had to think about it?”

He shrugs. “Hit my head the other day”

“Shouldn’t you go to the hospital?”

“I’m fine, really. Now let me in.” He said sternly, not at all touched by her concern.

Maggie rolled her eyes and opened up the front door stepping inside and leaving it open. It wasn’t exactly the friendliest invite but an invite nonetheless.

“Nice place you got here.” He whistled looking around the room and up the stairs. “Ever play hide and seek in here?”

Maggie shrugged leading him more into the house trying to find the whereabouts of her sisters. “Yeah, when I was like…five.”

“Maggie?” Mel called wandering into the room with Macy on her heels. “I thought you weren’t feeling Jacoby anymore.”

“Oh, I wasn’t.” She assured her, Jacoby was as dull as they come, she’d rather be sent to Tartarus again than entertain the thought of another date with him. “This is Gabe.” She gestured vaguely in his direction, walking towards the couch and plopping down on it.

Macy’s eyes grew wide. “Wow. You leave with a different date and come home with a new one.” She whistles, however noticing Maggie’s hurt look she quickly backtracked. “Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I’m not judging or anything. Kind of jealous actually.” She frowned sitting down beside her sister.

Maggie smiled letting her off the hook. “He’s not a date, I found him outside – apparently he needs our help.”

That perked their interest, Mel gestured towards the couch as she walked motioning for Gabe to join them. “What can we do for you?” She asked once they got settled.

“I’ve seemed to have lost my ring.”

“What do we look like? The police?” Mel scoffed.

“My ring. Cupid’s ring... Cause I’m Cupid.” He deadpanned.

“You don’t look like cupid.”

“Yeah, where’s your diaper? The wings and the bow?” Maggie asked eyeing his person for any hidden wings or arrows.

“Your name is Gabe? Like Gabriel? Cause that’s original.” Macy mocked, causing the other two to giggle.

“Yeah yeah laugh it up.” He grumbled offended. “I lost the diaper after 2 years of age thank you very much. I only get the ability to fly with my ring, and I don’t need a bow. Another stereotype.”

“I don’t believe you.” Maggie who hasn’t had the best luck with love as of late shot at him. Surely if he was indeed who he said he was she would have been happy and in love already.

Gabe rolls his eyes. “So you believe in all these other magical beings and demons and what not but not me?”

Maggie shrugged.

“I mean I wouldn’t believe you’re witches without the pointy hats, brooms, warts and green faces, and yet here I am.”

“Fine, show us something supernatural.” Mel challenged.

Gabe rolled his eyes. “I cant. I lost my ring, a demon stole it. It’s the way I get into people’s hearts, their innermost desires.”

“Still don’t really believe you.” Mel taunted, leaning back in her chair and crossing her arms against her chest. If he didn’t do anything to prove he wasn’t a fraud soon, she was going to call Harry to toss him out.

“I didn’t want it to come to this but…” Gabe rolled his eyes rising to his feet, pointing his finger at Mel. “Bryce in kindergarten, Amanda in 5th grade, Molly your first serious girlfriend – she was a bitch by the way, Niko and Jada the one that ran away.”

Mel pouted looking away from him, but he continued on pointing to Macy next. “William, Cory, and Galvin.”

“Okay I think that’s enough.” Maggie shifted uneasily in her chair watching the wannabe angel stare her down, with a smirk on his handsome face.

“Too bad.” He mocked, starting to list the names off of his finger tips. “Elliot, Danny in 6th Grade, Brian, Kendall, Brian again, Parker, and…” he sent her a cruel smile, obvious payback for mocking him. “Harr-”

“Okay we get it” she shouted cutting him off, but the damage was done by the look her sisters were shooting her. “For the record I didn’t love all of those guys.”

“They all had the potential for you to love them, but the last three? You definitely did.. well do. Especially-“

“What do you need?!”

“So you’re responsible for all our past relationships?” Mel asked after recovering from the information that was revealed about her sister.

Gabe grinned at her. “Last two years give or take. I was the reason you met Nico, I was also the reason she came back into your life.”

“Yeah, Taken.”

He shrugged. “If you love something set it free. Jada was sent to you by another agent because I gave up on you completely, all of you except for Maggie.”

“Lucky me.”

“So you connected Maggie and Har-“

“Can we drop that?” Maggie snapped irritated.

“Good question, Macy, and to answer; no. That was all on her own, we obviously can’t connect them because of the rules – forbidden. Sometimes they just do the job for you.” He explained. “Now will one of you call your Whitelighter so we can get started?”

“We don’t need him. We need to learn how to be independent without Meghan Markle.” Came Maggie’s hasty reply a light blush still coating her cheeks from his accusations.

“Ouch.” Harry called walking down the stairs, a crestfallen look on his face from her comment. “And here I thought we were family.”

“Is that what we’re calling it?” Gabe muttered under his breath.

“You are Har. You’re more than that.” She gave him a reassuring smile, to which he returned.

“In more ways than one.” Gabe snarked receiving a sharp elbow to the ribs for that comment, and for Harry to a acknowledge his presence.

“Are you Maggie’s date?” Harry asked with a raise of his eyebrow as he studied the man. He barely caught a glance of the fellow she left with but he was certain this wasn’t him.

“He wishes.” Maggie snickered.

“You’re not my type, love. Harry on the other hand.” He licked his lips hungrily eyeing the Whitelighter up and down . “Yum.. you know if you don’t- I’ll take him.”

That delivered him a sharper blow, causing him to gasp for air. “Testy. Territorial. I love it.”

“You said you needed the Charmed ones help, Charmed ones require the power of three, keep it up and all you’ll have is the power of two.” She threatened.

“Do That And all the people I helped fall in love are at risk, hate will take over, do you really want that?”

“Well if they really love that person, they can over come your hocus pocus magic. What kind of love is it anyways if they’re under a spell?”

“Parker really did a number on you huh. You used to believe in fairytales.”

“Yeah well…”

“Anyways, the name is Gabe, but you would know me as Cupid.” He grinned smugly holding out a hand for the Whitelighter to shake, Harry gripped it in his own giving it a firm shake, while eyeing him up and down suspiciously.

“Where’s the bow?”

Gabe groaned, reaching up to pinch the bridge of his nose in exasperation, ignoring their teasing and laughter.

[autistic-witchlighter]

Macy

Sexuality Headcanon: Demiromantic Asexual

Gender Headcanon: Female

A ship I have with said character: Macy x Harry

A BROTP I have with said character: Unfortunately, Macy wasn't allowed to make friends. However here is some I would Have loved to see: Macy x Jada, Macy x Summer and Macy x Parker.

A NOTP I have with said character: Macy x Galvin. He was an emotionally abusive ass.

A random headcanon: Macy is autistic and uses baking as a type of stim.

General Opinion over said character: Hopefully, she gets more developed past but I hope her sisters get as much focus next season as she did this season.

[lostinmysticfalls]

And All At Once, You’re All I Want (Harry x Maggie One-Shot)

Been going back and forth on this the past couple days. So, in celebration of today’s renewal news, here’s a little fic of Harry teaching Maggie how to dance because CAN YOU IMAGINE...  No smut (I even surprised myself with this one tbh), just Harry being a sweetheart and Maggie trying to understand her feelings.

Maggie leaned against the doorframe that led to the family room. Harry was finishing up a conversation with Macy and she didn’t really want to interrupt but her patience was running thin and if she were being perfectly honest, what they were talking about didn’t seem as time-sensitive as her situation. 

She sighed loudly, drawing both of their attention.

“Maggie.” Macy said. “Thought you had rehearsals today.”

“All done.”

She furrowed her brow, a little annoyed that her life had been reduced to textbooks, musical performances and now plays—even on weekends. But Harry had said to do something fun and life affirming with her time. Which meant, if she was now stuck in this predicament because of his advice, he had to help her out. Right?

“Did I interrupt something?” She questioned, strolling into the room anyway.

Harry smiled at her, still appearing a bit weak but not nearly as bad as he’d looked the past week. “Macy just finished making a very compelling case for why Galvin’s memory shouldn’t be wiped as soon as I feel up to the task.”

“Oh. What’s the verdict?” She quipped.

“Undecided. What do you make of it?”

Maggie pursed her lips, afraid that anything she said would come across as her taking sides. She didn’t like being at odds with Macy—giving her the cold shoulder after she dropped the dad bomb on her and Mel had felt kind of awful and isolating. 

“I’d rather not get involved.” She twisted her mouth, hoping her answer wouldn’t disappoint Harry. Then, going against her better judgement, she added. “But after what happened with Mel and Niko. And the thing with Parker… I’m starting to think witches might not have the best luck with relationships.”

If she really thought about it, she was still hurt over Parker’s lies but the wound didn't feel nearly as fresh and delicate anymore. Maybe Harry was right, maybe doing something positive and fulfilling with her life was helping her heal faster. Could it also be that that’s why his recovery was being hindered? She wondered.

Harry looked away and Maggie didn’t say it but she almost took his reaction as confirmation that maybe their love lives really were cursed. The only clear loyalty and bond existed between her and her sisters—a privilege that extended to Harry as well—and they took precedence over anyone else. Macy tried to hide her frown but it was obvious that she felt uncomfortable with her assessment.

She popped up from the sofa, sensing Maggie wanted to speak with Harry alone. “Anyway, I have to go meet Galvin. I promised I would help him find out more about his family history.”

Maggie waited until she was out of sight and then tiptoed in a playful manner on the floor, coming to stand in front of Harry. He looked up from the sofa, a tiny smile on his lips as he reached for his tea. He could see right through her mischievous simper and that dewy-eyed look on her face. But he couldn’t deny that no matter the reason behind her coyness, he was glad to see her acting more like herself every day.

“You have no idea how nice it is to see you smile, Maggie.” He sipped from his cup, his green eyes expressing content.

She placed both hands under her chin, as if his sweet compliment had made her blush. “Hey. It’s nice to see you smile too. It’s been tough seeing you down in the dumps, it’s even made me miss your dorky outfits and dry British humor.”

“You think my outfits are dorky?” He put a hand over his heart jokingly as he set the cup down on the center table.

Maggie scrunched her nose, the melodic sound of her laughter was infectious. 

He stammered. “But that’s not what you came here to tell me, is it?”

She shook her head, tucking a strand of her hair behind one ear. “Although it’s true that I miss the old you… very much… I came to ask for a little favor.” 

“Not sure how much help I can be to you in my condition.” He mused, coming to his feet. “My abilities are still a little wonky at the moment.” 

Her eyes trailed over him from head to toe. “Well, you can move around just fine. And all your body parts seem to be in place.” That had come out wrong, she was unsure of why she’d even said it.

Harry gaped at her awkwardly, looking down at himself with a bewildered expression on his face.  “Yeah, everything is where it’s supposed to be.” He paused, feeling the air around them suddenly become dense. “What did you come to ask me, again?”

Her eyes widened. “How are your ballroom dancing skills?” She added hastily. 

If she knew that asking a question about dancing would make him light up like a Christmas tree, she would’ve thought of a reason to bring it up sooner. Seeing him so cheery would’ve been worth a thousand lies. 

“I haven’t done it in a while but I’d like to think I do a swell job at leading a waltz.” He beamed.

Maggie was enthralled by his reaction. She put a hand on his arm. “Seriously Harry, I did not think it would make you this happy.” 

“Well, ballroom dancing is kind of a lost art nowadays.” He replied, leaning in as he spoke. “Don’t you think?”

She agreed. “The rehearsals for our new theater production were a disaster today because of me. I kept stepping on my partner’s feet.”

Harry chuckled, and then eagerly asked. “When do we start?” 

* * *

Maggie scrolled through her phone, searching for the song that had been used in rehearsal earlier that day. 

“Here it is.” She played it for him. She could tell Harry’s mood had considerably improved just in the past few minutes of them chatting. 

“Okay.” He said, taking his place in front of her right in the middle of the Vera’s study. It was a room they rarely used in the house but it was perfect for what they were doing.

Maggie took his hand and placed the other one on his shoulder. Harry looked at her for a long moment, his lips quivering ever so slightly but not saying a word. It was as if he was asking for permission before touching her. Maggie gave him a reassuring look as he curved his fingers around her waist. 

She didn't have an explanation for what happened next but she felt her breathing inadvertently hitch at his touch, a bodily response that floored her. She wondered if it was because it was one of the few times she’d really witnessed Harry doing anything remotely unrelated to his Whitelighter duties. It was a part of him he rarely let them see. 

It could’ve also been the fact that he was undeniably handsome and she’d always been very careful not to allow her thoughts to wander into risky territory.

“Just a little bit…” He said in a low voice, pulling her in closer. “There.”

She tilted her head back slightly, making eye contact as he continued to explain the steps and guide her along. There was only a small gap between them, one that was constantly lost with every sway of their fluid movements. Maggie could feel the heat radiating off of him, only adding to her confusion and the whirlwind of sensations coursing through her body. 

Maybe this had been a bad idea, maybe her deep-rooted longing for an intimate connection had thrown her senses into disarray. 

“Now, if your partner in that play isn’t doing it this way.” He spoke softly. “Then he’s doing it wrong.”

Maggie smiled, a tingle running down her neck and back. It was a gratifying feeling she was shamelessly enjoying but she couldn’t quite figure out its cause. All she knew was that she didn’t want it to stop. 

His words resonated in her ears, beautifully threaded with the music that filled the atmosphere around them. Their bodies continued to move but his eyes never lost focus of her as he lead her in the rise and fall, gliding all over the floor of the private room. 

When her breathing felt stable enough for her to speak she asked. “You sweep a lot of ladies off their feet with these moves, Har?” Her entire body buzzing as if she’d said something unconscionable.

Harry smiled but he didn’t answer, an action that she took as proof that she was right. He then surprised her with a turn. The room spun around her, everything becoming a blur. For those few seconds, she felt like she was floating, a gentle breeze sweeping through her hair, infused with the pleasant smell of him. 

He pulled her back in. Maggie came in a little too fast and a little too hard, her chest crashing into him and one foot landing on the toes of his right foot. 

“I’m so sorry.” She looked at him with worry. “Are you okay?”

Harry laughed. “I’m fine.” Still keeping a close hold on her. “You’re not too bad at this, Maggie. I think we can get this routine down by tonight.”

And then she felt it again, that involuntary pause in her breathing that came as a result of his closeness, but this time it was accompanied by something else, something she didn’t think could ever be a possibility with him. She didn’t try to fight it, instead she gave in to it slowly. That perplexing and debilitating feeling making her spiral straight into the depths of uncertainty.

* * *

Maggie would’ve been lying to herself if she said that by the end of the night, her dancing lesson had felt like any other normal task on her check list. Her only intention when she’d first approached Harry had been to ask for his help, mainly as a form of payback for pushing her to look for an outlet to her melancholy. But during those hours of one-on-one time with him—something that seemed like a rarity between them—she’d discovered how much she truly enjoyed his company. More so without any scrutiny, interruptions, and divided attention.

Harry looked up at the clock. “You think you had enough dancing for one night?”

It was pretty late and she figured it was his nice way of saying he was tired. So she nodded, letting him get some much needed rest. 

“Thank you.” Her hand traveled down his arm, eyes flicking to his face in an effort to try to read what he was thinking but unfortunately, nothing came of it. 

He had a glimmer of realization in his eyes that told her she’d been found out but he made no such claim. Whatever his reasoning, she was just grateful he hadn’t embarrassed her by asking. 

“Have a goodnight, Maggie.” His intense gaze piercing into her and somehow managing to jolt a part of her that she believed was immune to him. She felt her legs tremble and her core spasm involuntarily as a result.

“Goodnight.” She started making her way out of the room, a livelier cadence to her walk as she retreated.

“Hey, Harry.” She stopped at the door, turning to look at him.

“Yes?” 

“You think we can do this again tomorrow?” Her hopeful eyes held his gaze.

Harry smiled. “Of course, Maggie. I’d be delighted.”

She simpered, sensing her racing heart lose control. “Good! Because I’m still not feeling very satisfied with my progress and there’s one more song I still have to learn.”

There was only one truth to that statement. Maggie didn’t feel satisfied yet.

He happily gave in to her request, knowing that distracting himself with something he loved to do would also be good for him.

In turn, Maggie left the room with a big smile on her face, knowing very well that she had the dance routine memorized, and that there was no other song for her to rehearse.

[westwingwolf]

Yes, I agree they really rushed Hacy and made it all about them. They listen to certain fans and took away what made the show good to begin with. A great example of taking time to develop the relationship and not rush is Tim x Lucy on Rookie. The fans wanted it but writers took their time and develop them together and individuals. The Charmed writers just dropped the ball completely on all the characters. And look I'm not naïve, I never thought Haggie would happen( though someone should have

I wanted to put these all together before I answered. This is going to be long so I'll put it under the cut so others can scroll past.

I may joke about the fact that Tim & Lucy aren’t together yet, and I may be in the minority but I’m perfectly happy with the fact that they aren’t together yet. They’ve got a natural progression to get them at this moment. And I can even wait it out a little more to see it developed well. I’ve commented before that it seems like TV audiences in general don’t have the patience for the will they/won’t they like they used to. Now some shows in the past have milked the storyline for too long, but shows like Charmed rushed in without proper planning and it shows. I think it even annoyed Harry & Macy fans with how they didn’t know what they were doing and how much they’ve ruined both characters, especially Macy. She was a much stronger character when Galvin was her love interest. That storyline never overwhelmed her own individual storyline. Whereas Harry has become the same problem that Parker was for Maggie in season 1 in that her storyline was basically all about Parker and almost nothing about herself individually.

I knew Haggie would never happen either. It’s part of the reason I resisted hard core shipping it until midseason in season 1. Oddly enough, Haggie is the reason I resisted shipping Tim & Lucy. Both shows were on their first season, and I wasn’t sure if Tim & Lucy ever had a chance at being more than friends or mentor/mentee (and I wasn’t sure if I even wanted them to). I knew shipping Haggie would be putting effort into shipping a non canon ship that had no chance, and I didn’t want to put my heart through the heartache of shipping two non canon ships at once. Now it is almost 3 years later and Tim & Lucy are an almost certainty while I’m begging for scraps of scenes where Haggie is friends or are at least in the same scene.

But yes Sarah & Rupert have a natural chemistry that, no matter what the Harry & Macy fans think or the writers want us to believe, is better than Rupert & Madeleine’s. Theirs is not bad, but is not amazing or compelling enough to suffer through all the unnecessary reasons to purposely keep them apart. Or to make me believe Harry & Macy as a good couple. Rupert even has better chemistry with Melonie. And I think that is the reason there are so few scenes with Mel & Maggie. The writers had to limit Harry’s relationship with Mel & Maggie to make Harry’s relationship with Macy look different and therefore better. When if we’re all honest, the biggest bond Harry created with any of them in season 1 was with Mel. Then with Maggie, thanks in part to Tartarus which they should have explored more. And lastly Macy. Then suddenly in season 2 he has to spend more time with Macy. If he is ever with Mel & Maggie, it’s usually with both of them. Season 2 was all about separating Mel & Maggie from Harry & Macy most of the time. Which did a lot to mess with the original idea of this show being about 3 sisters because it was very rare for all three of them to work together for an entire episode. 2 episodes come to mind in season 2 when they all worked together for the majority of the episode, and it’s really difficult for me to remember a third episode. But back to my point, the writers couldn’t build Harry and Macy up in way that compare to how well the friendships Harry had with Mel & Maggie compared in season 1, so they had to tear those down and not show them as much. Now obviously, Mel is not an issue as a competitive love interest if fans notice better chemistry. But Maggie is. Don’t think it didn’t cross my mind that Harry & Maggie went to having the most hugs in season 1 to having zero in season 2. I know because I am the one who gifed them all. The only hug Maggie has in S2 is with Jimmy thinking he is Harry. And let me tell you, that scene where Jimmy is trying to kill Maggie, still more chemistry than anything Harry & Macy have had in 3 seasons. It’s safer for Harry & Mel to have scenes alone together than Harry & Maggie because Maggie & Harry’s chemistry is better than Harry & Macy’s. And I don’t even mean that in a romantic way, if people don’t want to see it that way. It’s better even in terms of friendship. But I think it could have gone romantic. Where I think Harry & Macy’s is best when it stuck to friendship. It reminds me of Nolan & Lucy who scenes got a lot better to watch when the show accepted that friends is all they should be. But the few scenes we did get of Maggie & Harry alone, namely the attic scene and the book nook scene felt so domestic and intimate that I found it easy to ignore the dialogue and create my own dialogue based on body language. The chemistry lends itself to that.

It also bugs me that I got so much shit for shipping Haggie because of age difference when we find out that Harry & Macy actually first met when Macy was probably Maggie’s current age. And we’re supposed to buy that as the beginning of Harry & Macy’s destined love story. Plus all they are doing now with Harry feeling too old for Macy and wanting to be mortal so he can grow old with her. So it was problem when I shipped Haggie, but now that it’s suddenly Harry & Macy it is seen as okay or a storyline for them. I see you, Charmed writers. I see you.

I had to think about which Darklighter Harry/Jimmy fics you were talking about because I only posted a few to my tumblr. I’ve had a bunch more I shared with a fellow Haggie fan. Even more I’ve probably thought of and forgotten by now. I’ll be honest, I don’t know how much fanfic I’m interested in writing for Charmed. The show is only barely keeping my interest to keep watching. I usually wait almost a week before I watch the latest ep. That is not typical TV watching behavior for me as I usually don’t wait more than a day if it’s a show I like. Combined that with the fact that there isn’t much interest in Charmed fanfic, even less so for Haggie, I just don’t see my interest in writing it returning anytime soon. Plus, I usually stick to writing in one fandom at a time and all my interest is in writing Tim & Lucy at the moment. Now, I do believe if there was any character who still thought Jimmy was redeemable, it was Maggie. Not by much, but she at least tried to give him a happy ending even it didn’t work out. So if I did see my interest coming back, I could still see writing a Maggie/Jimmy fic which ultimately becomes a Maggie/Harry fic. But about 98% of my fanfic ideas remain just ideas. For an idea to become a fanfic I have to write, I have to imagine a significant amount of dialogue first that refuses to leave my mind until I start writing. That’s true of any fandom I’m in.

The worst think the writers ever did was get Harry & Macy together. They should have kept Harry as just a whitelighter and friend for all the sisters. Let fans stick to fanfic if they wanted more. I probably would have liked fanfic more than anything by they could have given me if I’d they did write Haggie romantically. I think Charmed will forever be one of those shows I look back on and think: that could have been a really great show if they had just done everything differently.

[thoughtfulpaperback]

Okay yall since I have a moment. Can i be real about the whole Abby x Mel thing.

I don't want it. Mel isn't in a relationship right now. Technically, Ruby said they were casual. So I took that from the writers as a hint not to get attached especially given how they have handled Mel's love life so far. But like I have 4 good reasons why doing the whole abbyxmel thing doesnt work for me.

1) Its wierd

Listen, I don't care that Abby had been hard pressed for Harry before. If they were to show she was over it then fine. But I can't get over HOW hard pressed for Harry abby was. Like girl straight up sexually harassed him even when he'd already said no. That's icky. To me it is weird that someone like Mel who has had a lot of storylines about consent would get with someone who clearly toes that line.

2) she is a murderer.

I am sorry y'all but she didnt just kill 2 witches. She made a copy of the poison and killed those two witches in the BNB. She technically killed the third witch who we dont know who she is or why or how she was kidnapped since Layla was supposedly taken from the bnb alone not with another witch. So that means that third witch that died telling Harry and Macy to save Layla was the third witch killed. Let's be honest, We dont know how many witches were kidnapped and probably tortured under Abby's orders. Abby was also prepared to let that 18 year old girl be burned alive in front of all the demon clans. Like y'all that isnt cutesy evil. That's straight up evil. While I am all about well written redemption arcs, I cant see how Mel could get past that especially given how she recognized her relationship with Niko was over after all that had happened between them. Like mel knows there are some lines you cant come back from in terms of being with that person. So I just cant.

3) I want Mel to be in a healthy relationship, but I would also prefer they just developed her character outside of relationships. That's why i was liking this Ruby fling because she is getting some loving but it doesnt have to be drama and they can focus on developing the character (not that the writers have done spectacular at it though). If they put Mel in a relationship I want it to be THE relationship I want it to be healthy. I dont want any of this BS that they pull with the other relationships they write. Like Abby is not the one. She is basically all drama and still mostly unknown to us. I mean I guess it would all depend on how they did write it, but I just am not feeling it. Although I love when mel and abby interact.

4) Y'all I dont think it is intentional but still it looks so bad to have treated the lesbian woc characters the way they have to then decide (maybe not. we all could just be reading into things too much) to make the white bisexual who has been pulling focus (not always well done) the new love interest. And that isnt an attack on bisexuals y'all. I'm just saying that they could have both bisexual and lesbian representation done well instead of doing both poorly and then disposing of one for the other.

I like Abby, I am not saying to kill her off, I am not saying the actress is in any way terrible.

I prefer her as a villian but a competent villian not as in incompetent villian and possible anti hero.

I think the character is a victim of bad writing saved only by the charm of the actress, which to be honestly sometimes isnt enough (again that's more on the writers).

I am not anti-bisexuals. I love when we see bisexual representation and understand that sometimes people, including those who are bisexual, love some of the evil bisexual or openly sexually active bisexual tropes. If it floats your boat I am not downing on you for it, I just think that some there is a difference (based on the way the character is written) between a well executed bisexual villian, and a poorly executed one. I dont think Abby is well done.

I also am not saying that you cannot have a bisexual switch partners between males and females or that lesbians shouldnt be with bisexuals. Nah. Love who you love. My issue is that sometimes I feel that Mel is the token lesbian and when they have had Mel in relationships (all of them before ruby were more or less serious or intended to be serious) they have treated her partners poorly (really it seems like the writers just cant handle relationships without drama) and as disposable.

Let's be serious here. Galvin made it through the season. Parker came back for season 2. Niko was gone half way through the season and then Mel was with Jada, and then Mel was sort of dancing around getting back with Niko and then the relationships were over. Mel would have liked to get serious with kat, but then she went away.

Now she has a casual thing going with Ruby and y'all want her to just leave that and get together with Abby? Let Mel breath and have a moment to at least have a relatively long lasting casual relationship. Casual, I know, doesnt mean forever but the ladies just barely started up. Let them have their moment. Damn.

I just think they need to give the lesbians some actually loving and consideration and the same for the bisexuals. I mean it really comes down to the writing. If they can do it in a way that doesn just mistreat the character of Ruby or feel like they are disposing of her then go ahead. But it's a super fine line there considering how they have treated Mel's love interests in the past.

Finally I am not saying that I would hate Abby x Mel and just be a hater the whole time. I am not uncomfortable with the idea based on the writing so far and the reasons I listed, but if the writing and the characters development improved then I might change my mind. But I think, same as with Hacy, there are fine lines to walk and if the writing isnt done well you can end up alienating the fans or even sending a racist or other type of prejudicial message. The writers just need to increase thier awareness and just realize that they have to be very careful with thier writing.