#wands openings are becoming my new favorites :)

[asteralley]

Raise Insight - WANDS

[syaolaurant]

VIOLETTE LAURANT (HL MC Profile)

I tried something new today - painting in (not so) realistic portrait of Violette. Took abit time to study cuz it's not my usual style >"<.

I'm so happy to see many of you are interested in my MC even though I've just joined the fandom for a week. Thank you so much (//ω//)!!! So here's some information about Violette (I tried to keep it short and simple but it still turned out abit long...).

Name: Violette Laurant

House: Hufflepuff

Birthday: 20th November

Nationality: French/British (She can speak French, so she didn't have to ask  Scrope to pronounce the password).

Wand: Sycamore Wood, Phoenix feather, 12 ½" Length, surprisingly swishy flexibility

The sycamore makes a questing wand, eager for new experience and losing brilliance if engaged in mundane activities. It is a quirk of these handsome wands that they may combust if allowed to become ‘bored,’ and many witches and wizards, settling down into middle age, are disconcerted to find their trusty wand bursting into flame in their hand as they ask it, one more time, to fetch their slippers. As may be deduced, the sycamore’s ideal owner is curious, vital and adventurous, and when paired with such an owner, it demonstrates a capacity to learn and adapt that earns it a rightful place among the world's most highly-prized wand woods.

A wand with this flexibility will either surprise its owner by being surprisingly loyal or surprisingly unloyal and is most often known for doing the unexpected. It is usually great for charm work. Owners that are matched with wands of this flexibility are usually the type of people who have a hard time coming out of their shell or opening up, but once they do, others will find themselves drawn to their charming, fun-loving personalities. The owner usually adapts well to unexpected changes but may find it difficult to make hard decisions.

Patronus: CAT

PERSONALITY MBTI: INFP Positive traits: Loyal and caring (she's Hufflepuff anyway), protective, passionate and a good listener. She tends to have few close friends than being surrounded by many acquaintances. Negative traits: She's an introvert, abit too emotional and gets easily lost in thoughts. Sensitive and usually absorb other people’s negative moods.

Hobbies: Tarot reading (cause me too hehe), magical gemstones collecting, dueling practice, caring for magical creatures in her vivarium.

Amortentia: Ginger tea, petrichor, tarot incense smoke which later changed to Sebatian's cologne. Favorite subjects: D.A.D.A, Care for Magical Creatures, Divination.

Least favorite subjects: Potions (she's not the type of person who always sticks to instruction), Arithmancy, History of Magic.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Family: Before her entrance to Hogwarts, Violette lived in a happy and caring family. Her father is a muggle from France, he moved to England with his twin brother in their 20s and met her mother -who is a witch (which she had kept secret until the night she got engaged, her father didn't surprise much, said he "positively felt something mysterious and strange about her the first day they met"). His twin brother is also married to a muggle, they also have a daughter named Noir Laurant. This family sure do like naming their children after color.

Sebastian Sallow: Since Violette's father and uncle are twins, she, more than anyone else understands Sebastian's feelings and why he doesn't give up on finding the cure for Anne. She was aware of the possible consequences of using dark arts, but still went along with Sebastian during the search for the relic cause she just could not bear to see him lose Anne. She admires his determination and outspokenness, which is quite contradicting to her introverted personality. After being dragged into the battle with goblins and Fig's death, Violette was traumatized and self-isolated, she lost her purpose for a while. Sebastian being a focused mind as always, helped snap her back to reality. Violette's loyalty and caring nature are Sebastian's emotional support. She decided to continue finding the cure for Anne with him, in a way that does not involve dark magic.

Ominis Gaunt: Is a wonderful friend to Violette. Both are introverts and do not trust other people easily. Violette likes Ominis's calming energy, and finds his sarcasm funny. They are the type of friends who do not talk much during hang out, just lay down and read books together.

Poppy Sweeting: Poppy is another great friend of Violette, as they're both from Hufflepuff. They share the same dedication to caring for nature and magical creatures. If there is something she cannot talk to the boys, she will share it with Poppy.

Natsai Onai: Violette and Natty get along well, she's always appreciates Natty's attempt to save her from Harlow's crucio. She also likes visiting Divination class to talk about tarot with Natty's mother.

SOME OTHER FACTS:

Violette's favorite food is apple pie & honey ginger tea. She doesn't like pineapple.

She is addicted to cats and will pet any cat she sees on the street.

She owns a brown great-horned owl named Garnet.

Her favorite tarot card is The Star. Favorite gemstone is amethyst due to its healing magic (and the color).

Even though she beat Imelda 3 times in flying and her housemate kept persuading her to join quidditch, she's not very fond of the game. She tried quidditch for about 3 months and then quit, as she doesn't like too much attention. She enjoys dueling in Crossed Wands instead.

Violette is the type of person who sometimes goes out to pick flowers and puts them in books.

She inherited her red hair from her mother.

She has a small scar on her right eye brown which was caused during her fight vs Ranrok Loyalists alongside Sebastian.

[lorainelegacy]

MCTober 2024 - Week 1

1. Introduce your MC

Loraine Hawks

House: Slytherin

Year: 7th

Loraine Hawks is my MC. She is 23 years old and is the new seventh year (to understand why read the opening notes of my fanfic). She lost her parents in a fire when she was just a child, so she barely remembers them.

When the fire happened she was taken to a mental hospital where she stayed until she was thirteen, where she was finally picked up by her aunt and uncle. Due to post-traumatic stress Loraine doesn't remember anything about the mental hospital she was in (I didn't mention any of this yet in the fanfic I will explain it better anyway). She lived with her aunt and uncle in a house on the outskirts of a small town in the south of Scotland where she was abused from the very beginning, she was also abused by her uncle's friends and her aunt never did anything about it.

A woman in the village taught her to read, write and educated her as much as possible. She also wanted to adopt her, but her uncle never allowed it. She tried to escape several times, but her uncle always managed to find her and the punishments got worse, so she finally gave up.

One day a silver-haired stranger came to the house claiming to be a professor at Hogwarts and that the Ministry had set its sights on her. The rest in my fanfic :)

2. Favorite subjects:

Due to her lack of education in magic, Loraine was so fascinated when she arrived at Hogwarts that she wanted to take as many extracurricular subjects as possible. She likes a lot of them, but if there are a few that stand out, they are:

Potions: She finds it a fascinating subject. Professor Sharp is a bit harsh, but he also praises students who put in the effort. She would love to become a great potioneer and help many people, but above all, her desire is to create a potion that slows down aging.

Magic Theory: Okay, the main reason she chose this subject was that Fig was the one who taught it, but it's also true that she found it to be a really useful and interesting subject. In addition, if an assignment is not delivered on time, Fig always leaves her extra time to deliver it later. It's his fault that she has so many extra 'assignments' anyway.

Care of Magical Creatures: Since she was a child, Loraine has always had a deep connection with animals, she can even understand them in some way, so of course this would be a perfect subject for her. Not even Professor Howin understands how Loraine, just by looking at the animal, can tell what it needs.

Charms: It is a magic in its purest form, of course Loraine loves it! Also Ronen is one of her favorite teachers, he always makes the most monotonous class a game and if she is ever late in turning in an essay (because of Fig) he always leaves her extra time to deliver it.

Ancient Studies, Art/Muggle Art, Music/Muggle Music, Study of Ancient Runes (she loves too many!)

3. Hated subjects:

Divination: Even though Professor Onai is an exceptional witch, Loraine finds Divination a really boring and confusing subject, what's so interesting about knowing the future?

History of Magic: Unlike Divination, Loraine finds the history of magic really interesting, but Professor Binns is simply… It's a losing battle not to fall asleep in his class.

4. Favorite teacher:

Obviously her favorite teacher is Fig. Not only is he an exceptional teacher and wizard, he is her mentor and the only person she fully trusts. He saved her life that day when he showed up at her aunt and uncle's house and since then he has won her trust and her heart. He is her role model and her only goal is to make him proud of her. Nothing else in the world matters to her. He is her universe.

5. School club:

Crossed Wands (current winner) She also does not have enough time to be able to belong to other clubs.

6. Hobbies:

Drawing: She always carries a notebook with her and loves to draw creatures she sees on her travels, landscapes, and flowers. She also has some sketches of Fig that she does when they take a break, but he doesn't know it!

Playing the piano: For some reason unknown to her, she can play the piano, but she does not know how to read sheet music.

Reading: If she has time, he likes to read mystery novels.

Creating new potions, helping wild creatures and caring for her own in The Room of Requirement, exploring, teasing professor Fig (yes, it's a hobby).

[alienwritestoo]

Philza Minecraft is a wizard who accidentally became immortal after meditating too hard.

Missa Sinfonia is an engineering student who got turned into an vampire after going to his first (and only) frat party.

Decades later, they bump into each other at the bar Forever Anonymous.

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"So you... don't want to be immortal?" Philza eyes his drinking partner.

"Hell no," Missa scoffs. "I have to get my engineering degree again." He puts his head in his hands. "I chose the wrong career for being a vampire, man."

"Oh thank god." The blond wizard relaxes. "I thought I was the only one who hates immortality, mate." He puts on his hat. "Say, I've been researching a way to reverse it. Want to join me?"

The dark haired vampire clasps his hand desperately. "Please!"

------

Years pass in their pursuit to reclaim their mortality. Missa makes himself helpful to the cause- "It's okay to take a break Philza, have some enchiladas so I can live vicariously through you!"- and fashions them in the mortal regalia of the decade as time slips through their fingers like quicksand. He keeps them to a schedule of new names, new jobs, and new towns so nothing inconvenient props up once they've figured out the cure.

They take a small detour for Philza to conquer Antarctica for a couple of decades, but it was well worth it for the penguins. And it helps that there's never much sunlight during the times of year they're there, and the vampire can't really feel cold. It becomes Missa's favorite vacation destination.

Returning to their home in not-Antarctica is less exciting for a vampire who can't be in the sunlight.

"Are we there yet?" Missa complains as he sits at their normal kitchen table, eying Philza's sandwich mournfully as it sits untouched and unappreciated.

"Not yet." Philza smashes golden applies into a blender hooked up to an absurd amount of redstone circuits behind the wall. His eyes glow purple as he waves his wand, mummering an incantation as the machine screeches impassively. "Maybe this will work?"

Missa drops his head and sighs. Being an immortal vampire can be very, very boring. Maybe he should visit the penguins and see his Great, Great, Great Grandchicks.

------

Philza sighs as he rolls into bed. He waits for ten minutes before slipping into Missa's room and pretending to be really, really cold.

"No problemo, Philza," Missa says as he opens his cold arms wide. "I'll warm you up." He teases with a quirk to his lips.

The wizard sinks gratefully into the cool skinned embrace of his vampiric companion. A couple of decades ago, his face would be turned carefully away in embarrassment while spending time internally combating a sexuality crisis, but the immortal has long realized that labels are bullshit and he can ask for a hug if he wants one, dammit.

"What's on your mind?" The cold-skinned vampire asks him, seeing right through his bullshit.

"Forever told me he's in love with me." Philza confesses softly as he lies prone in Missa's embrace. "But he's not actually, because I remind him of his old partner from when he was mortal. Same hair, eyes, taste in clothing-" His chest grows tense. "I saw the pictures. Which I know it's really sad that Forever's life partner was mortal and gone, but I hate that it means I'm being seen as an imitation of someone else instead of the person I am. And it's not like I reciprocate his feelings-" He glances up at Missa. "But I wish we were at least friends, you know?"

Missa huffs. "He's a pendejo, Philza. We should going to his terrible bar."

"We did meet there." Philza reminds him, both amused and pleased by his partner's defensiveness on his behalf.

"We'll go to other bars!" Missa counters irritably.

"There aren't any other immortal bars, Missa." Philza points out logically.

"Well, he has to pay somehow." Missa's grip tightens in anger with vampiric strength, before he remembers himself and loosens his hold. "I'm not letting him get away with treating you like a convenient replacement for a ghost. It's rude, man!"

"We'll think of something." Philza placates with a suppressed smile. "Let's sleep on it. Okay?"

Missa hurumps and settles down to meditate. "Only if we think of something better. Otherwise, you know I'll burn that place down, Philza."

They both drift into unconsciousness and wake later with revenge in mind.

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The strange pair walks into the latest government's registration office right before close in winter. They complete an absurd of paperwork and giggle as they walk out.

A few weeks later, they receive marriage certifications in the mail and proudly display them above a picture of a sulking Forever.

When their friends ask why, Missa starts to theatrically sob and accuse them of not believing in true love. Philza, without an ounce of shame, always just laughs.

They both refuse to elaborate.

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"Ta da!" Missa jazz hands as he slides into view. "I found us a son!"

Philza blinks as he stands in the foyer of their home, looking down at the dragon hatchling stabbing him in the leg with a wooden sword. "A what now?"

The child is wearing a duck floatie. They don't own a pool. He has never been more confused in his life.

Philza accepts he has a son minutes later after listening to a peacefully dull, ordinary tale that makes him relax about the decision his husband made. Something about an adoption center ran by polar bears, a "Federation" kidnapping them at some point, inconsequential stuff. They could absolutely raise this child with no worries whatsoever.

He corrects the child's form. "Now this is the way to stab someone, mate." The child chuffs happily and proceeds to stab him a bit better than last time. The immortal wizard looks up at his husband. "What's his name again?"

"Chayanne!" The vampire' grin drops at the murder in Philza's eyes.

"I thought I said that name is banned in this house!" Philza yelled, chasing him around the house with his son's wooden sword. "No cheating!"

"I'm sorry!" Missa wailed before getting thwacked. "Its a good name!"

The name inevitably sticks after the dragon hatchling refuses to answer to anything else. The immortal family of two swiftly, and spiritedly, becomes three.

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"How did we meet again?" Missa asks his husband as they curl up around the fireplace.

"Oh that?" Philza hums considerably. "I think we were at Forever's bar and bonded over something we both really, really hated. Can't remember what it was, though."

Missa gasps. "Wait, I know!"

"What was it?"

"Engineering." The vampire says gravely.

"No wonder mate." Philza groans. "Not worth relearning how things actually work every decade."

"I know, right?" Missa says, sitting up as he becomes more passionate. "I'm so glad I switched careers to creating destruction wherever I go and reaping mortal souls by drinking all their blood like a mortal Capri sun."

"That really is so much better, king." Philza agrees. "I think Chayanne would be perfect at that when he's older."

"He's 200 years old, cariño." Missa reminded him. "Our little huevo chose to fight God with Uncle Etolies, remember?"

"Oh yeah, I remember now." Philza lies. "I heard on the news, after the Capri Sun ad, which, I don't know how that company lasted so long-

Missa suspiciously smirks. All the employees are his minions.

"-That the sun's going to collide with the earth in the next five years."

"Can it be sooner than that? I can barely remember Forever, and he's got a name that we have to say all the time." Missa groans. "Immortality, forever, whatever man!"

"Yeah our memory's fucked." Philza chuckles.

The married immortals stare into the fireplace and hope they haven't forgotten anything important. They go to bed to meditate the night away.

"Shit shit shit!"Missa slaps Philza out of his trance, who rolls over in protest. "Get up, old man!" A bucket of water dumps over his head. And then lava, which tickles. "We forgot Chayanne's birthday!"

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End of fic

[naradivision]

Miraitabi at Hogwarts

AU inspired from (and maybe coexist along) this prompt started by @uenodivision

Oh, Merlin’s Beard… Not me popping the new spin-off LMAO

Also, before we hops onto this train, let me disclaim it clearly that there are a SH*TTON of my hallucination lore below... So, please feels free to speculate XD

Yer a wizard! O’ what house are you?

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—Yuuya

5th Year Gryffindor

Wand:  Black Walnut wood, 11 inches and reasonably supple flexibility with a core that claimed to be a unicorn hair 

Patronus:  A stag

Favorite Subjects:  Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Flying

Chaser on Gryffindor Quidditch Team

Adopts a stray Siamese cat named “Ojou-chan” as his pet

Often hangs out with his bestie from Hufflepuff

Quite a humble lad but tends to get himself into troubles because his wand like to act on its own…

However, looks like lately he has been given more chances to become more and more bolder

After discovers his wand has a weird relation toward a certain ghost, he soon makes up his mind to stick with her in order to find out why —It eventually develops into his voluntary will to help her find some clue about herself though

In fact; his current wand is the second one he won from disarming a smuggler that attacked his housemate for witnessing their illegal business at Shrieking Shack during his fourth year’s Hogsmeade trip, his first wand is broken due to this incident

Actually enjoys learning about charmwork but always gaslights himself into thinking he’ll never being good at it

Burntout teenage trying to find his own Lumos

At the beginning is about to get sorted as a Hufflepuff, but unknowingly, the old hat changes its answer at the last second and tells him that —He does remind it of someone

Half-blood; never knows his father is a wizard until he revealed to him after getting a divorce from his mom

Separated from his dear sister since young, also never heard anything from her ever since

His father passed away via an accident which Yuuya forever blames himself for not being able to do anything

—Asahi

5th Year Hufflepuff

Wand:  Cedar wood with a pheonix feather core, 10 inches, and pliant flexibility

Patronus:  A corgi

Favorite Subjects:  Potions, Herbology

Yuuya’s neighbor and childhood friend

Muggle-born, thus he is super curious to explore everything in wizarding world

Very very surprise for his invitation letter to Hogwarts and even more when learning someone who is like his brother-next-door is also a wizard

His letter came in pretty late, so that’s why he has entered in the same year as his younger friend

The Headache of Potions professor because he is quite obsessed with putting things he gets interested into a pot and sees if it’s gonna work

However, funnily enough; he is scoring well on this subject because of his accidental discovery on 50+ more easier unconventional ways to formulate the same potions with the same properties

Kinda knowledgeable about plants, knowing which kind could be edible and even how to make it taste good

Very great at baking and cooking, house’s elves are losing their career

Genuinely wants to befriend Hogwarts’s elves, but the elves don’t want to befriend him because he mostly doesn’t left his chores for them to do

Have a dream to open his own sweets shop in Hogsmeade

Whenever Gryffindor has a match with other houses, you can always finds him at the front-row seat cheering for his friend —Oh, that’s maybe the reason he sometimes earns a scowl from his housemates

A loyal buddy who is happy to tag along your adventure through thicks and thins

—Saigo

Alumnus of Ravenclaw

Wand:  Sycamore wood with a unicorn hair core, 12 ¾ inches, and unyielding flexibility 

Patronus:  A red-crowned crane

Expertise:  Arithmancy, Ancient Runes

New “Studies of Ancient Runes” Professor

Graduated with the highest scores on N.E.W.T.s. in his generation

Pure-blood but he’d rather judge you by your competence

(His paternal lineage except him and his father is known for being sorted into Slytherin)

Used to be a high-level executive who oversees the business with Gringotts but later got exploited by his own family, so currently he has accepted an offer to teach at Hogwarts as some breather

His hobby is experimenting new spells from runes

Secretly have an avid interest toward artifacts from all over the world

Known for his ability to cast multiple complex and functional spells all at once

Known for his always scowling face and strict nature, but in truth, he does care a lot about his students

Tired Dad™ even if he never has kid

Likely becomes the pseudo-parent to two kids and one ghost(?) as he often runs into their shenanigans by chance

And because he is technically new to the school, he doesn’t know much about its current situation until overhearing that something has gone suspense to the point authority might allow the Auror to station at Hogwarts just in case

Soon becomes suspicious of that one ‘Sneaky Cat’ who loves to loiter around his student and gets a bit unsettled knowing the school seems likely to ignore this invader

—Ange

Hogwarts’ little ghostie

Or that’s what she believes

Transparent Genki Girl with amnesia

She is still determined to know more about her past life though

Hogwarts ghosts are pretty welcome to her arrival, they often act like her parents and even becomes supportive of her whenever she wants to kick Peeves’s ass

Oh yeah, she has a beef with Peeves (Hogwarts’s Poltergeist) since that mischief likes to harass other students out there!

With her nature of ghost, she can pass through solid objects and is unable to physically touch something —However, unlike other ghosts, she has shown to be quite expressive and had her preferences leaning more aligned to those of the mortal ones

Looks all cute and smol but isn’t so harmless due to her bizarre ability to meddle with most kinds of magic, especially the magic from that wizard boy’s wand

Claims to be able to communicate with the magic power living within each person’s wand and is super curious to know what Hogwarts students normally learn in their classes

Yuuya has speculated that she might have used to live as a very powerful witch before passing away… But, who will know the truth anyway?

From what she could utmostly recall, she had come to haunting around the fringe of Forbidden Forest without any memory until one day the little cat lead its wizard boy to come across her by chance

That day she has gained her first wizard friend who is willing to talk with her and she is very appreciative of their friendship

Really, really LOVES to talk —Can’t never seem to shut up about something that piques up her interest

Together with her now two wizard friends, she is looking forward to any journey this wicked destiny would bring to herself

—“Mr Sneaky Paw”

Alumnus of Slytherin

Wand: Pine wood and a dragon heartstring core, 12 ¾ inches, and supple flexibility

Patronus:  A black cat

Expertise:  Transfiguration, Nonverbal Spells

Cat Animagus 

Used to known as “Maverick of The House”

Half-blood but hid the fact only to let public know he is Muggle-born; guesses it’s needless to explain further ado about his reputation

A walking Marauder’s Map; already having every nook of Hogwarts mapped in his head

Secretive Bastard™ with Order of Merlin’s First-Class sass

Saigo doesn’t like him and the feelings are mutual

(His surrogate family is related to Saigo from his mother’s side and all were sorted into Ravenclaw)

Once being accused to work for Daily Prophet due to his habit to sneak around here and there but surprisingly isn’t

Here’s the second doubt for him being a Dark Arts appreciator since he seems to know a lot about it in great details —However, it’s still a mystery of which faction he truly affiliates to or why he had come to Hogwarts in the first place

Suggests “Nah we’d flee” for most fights, actually is a veteran duelist

The kind of quick caster who isn’t proficient at playing fair

Attempts to be friendly-friendly with Yuuya for unclear agenda despite their house’s enmity, he even goes as far as providing him some little helps and secretly looks out for him from the dark

...Lastly, shall we all raise our wands to pay respect for every greatest witch and wizard who had dedicated themselves to bringing this series to life...

Happy Halloween, guys 🪄

[animalhumanemn]

I adopted Willow on a very very cold day in January of 2022. Even though it was 10 below I knew I needed to be first in line to see if I could meet this sweet girl. I wasn't the only one interested and I wasn't even sure if I should adopt at the time but once I saw her little face I just KNEW. I got to hang out with her at the shelter for a bit while other people were filling out paperwork and she was so happy and at ease while we were in the room playing and saying hello to each other that it felt like the right time. And it really was.

Bringing Willow home marked the start of an incredible journey. She settled into my apartment after a few initial days of exploration, earning herself endearing titles like "the bean" and "beanie queen" and occasionally “little gremlin.” Willow quickly became the heart and soul of my space, her favorite things became stick/dangly wand toys, her cat tree, and her unwavering love for FOOD!

She's more than a pet; she's become a cherished companion, always there to 'assist' with my crafts and keep me company during quiet evenings of crocheting. Willow's playful antics and unwavering presence have made every day filled with love and laughter.

Recently, we moved into our first house, and the bean is in her element. She's claimed her spot atop the cat tree, enjoying a front-row seat to the outdoor action, watching squirrels and birds all day. The house has carpeted open staircases throughout, making it like a giant cat tree for the both of us. Seeing her explore and thrive in this new space fills each day with even more joy and adventure. Thank you AHS for making stories like this possible for me, Willow, and so many other families!!

— Danielle

[blogofahufflepuff]

Legacy of a Hufflepuff - Four: Crossed Wands (Sebastian Sallow x f!reader)

Summary: Sebastian finally convinced you to do some club activities with him. While dueling wasn’t your favorite thing in the world, spending time with the Slytherin started to become exactly that.

Genre: fluff

Wordcount: 700

Warnings: English isn´t my first language

This is part of a series of one-shots. I would recommend to read all of them but it can be read on it´s own.

“Sebastian, I am not sure about this” you mumbled as the two of you stood outside of the clock tower, the place the crossed wands took place.

Sebastian had never made a secret out of his little – and very much illegal – hobby nor that he wanted you to participate by teaming up with him.

You on the other hand weren’t a big fan of duels or fighting in general, really. Your friend didn’t take a no for an answer though. If there was one thing he was then it was persistent.

“Come on, you and your ancient magic thing could wipe the field easily” he smirked, obviously not opposed to using unfair tactics.

You frowned.

“I told you I can’t just go around using it. It´s supposed to be a secret and I am not even sure if I can control it 100%. It´s not that simple” you argued, crossing your arms in front of your chest as you turned to look away from the wizard.

“Fine, we are going to play fair, but you can´t just leave me hanging” he said, stepping in front of you to get you to look at him.

You made the mistake to instinctively look up and were reminded why you turned away in the first place. You were met with the sight of his puppy dog eyes.

When you had first talked to him, you already thought he had beautiful hazel eyes but whenever he looked at you like this, they were just irresistible. Something Sebastian unfortunately picked up on incredible fast.

You could feel your stubbornness melt away with every second you spent looking into his eyes and before you knew it your frown turned into a pout.

He won.

Sebastian knew, too.

“Fine but only this once” you sighed, a soft blush blossoming on your face when the sparkle of mischievousness returned to his eyes and a bright smile made its way on his face.

“Yes! You are my favorite Hufflepuff for a reason” he exclaimed, “we are going to absolutely destroy the other teams” he added, already opening the door to tell Lucan the good news.

“As far as I am concerned, I am the only Hufflepuff you are friends with” you grumbled as you followed him in, not sure if he heard you or not. If he did, he didn’t say anything.

After you and Sebastian moved on from being acquaintances to friends – something that happens when you tell someone your darkest secret – you found out that Sebastian wasn’t as social as you thought he was. He knew people and people knew him but when it came to those he thought of as being close with the number suddenly became very small.

One.

The only other person he considered a friend was Ominis Gaunt, another Slytherin that hadn’t warmed up to you yet. You weren’t sure what you did wrong when you first introduced yourself to him. Maybe he was put off by your awkwardness, but your interactions always felt distant.

Sebastian had told you that he just needed some time to accept you into his life but you weren’t so sure about that.

Anyway, the bottom line was that Sebastian didn’t have any Hufflepuff friends and therefor it wasn’t exactly hard to be his favorite.

Same could be said about him in your case, though something told you that even after meeting other Slytherins – other than Ominis – Sebastian would still remain your favorite.

There was just something about him.

The two of you entered the tower and Sebastian immediately announced that the two of you would participate in the tournament as they called it.

You were very nervous about this since you knew there would be an audience but one look at Sebastian´s excited expression, you knew you couldn’t get out of this anymore and so, you entered your first duel as a team.

[bridenore]

Author rec : shushu_yaoi_lj

Shushu_yaoi_lj is one of my favorite authors. Here are a few recs, listed in alphabetical order.

Chilly Feet by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​  [13k]

It all starts with a pair of chilly feet under Harry Potter’s bum.

Constellations on your skin by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [56k]

“I’m going to get my scars removed,” Draco announces on a rainy Wednesday afternoon.

“Who are you seeing?” Blaise asks.

“The best Healer out there,” Draco replies with a little shrug. “Harry Potter.”

A day in your life by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony [48k]

Harry sees it straight away, the white trail of the comet so bright despite the lights of all the buildings surrounding him.

He feels a lump in his throat as he stops and stares at the moonless sky.

Is he supposed to make a wish or a prayer?

He checks that no one is looking his way and then he takes his wand and points it at the bright comet in the sky.

He wishes to feel whole again.

To feel happy and not so bloody lonely all the time.

He wishes for a new life.

Feather by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [35k]

Green eyes greet Draco when he arrives at the school gates, ready to start his new job as a Hogwarts professor after spending ten years in France.

“Hey,” Potter says, waving at him as he approaches. “We weren’t expecting you until the start of term.”

Draco is speechless.

What the fuck is Potter doing at Hogwarts?

Full by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [16k]

The door opens and the bell goes ding.

Draco’s eyes immediately fly to the entrance of his bookshop, his heart beating madly in the hope that it’s him.

Graceless Heart by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [132k]

Harry is lost and broken after the war. He has gone to countless funerals, broken up with Ginny, moved back into Grimmauld Place—which feels darker and dirtier than ever before despite how much he tries to fix it. He feels lonely and desperate, but he won’t ask for help, and he still can’t cry.

When he agreed to help the Aurors at Malfoy Manor over the summer, he thought that he would be breaking dark curses. Harry never thought that he would actually spend his days sorting out dusty books with Draco Malfoy, or teaching him how to cook.

Little by little, as they begin to navigate their life post-war, Harry and Draco become intimate…in more ways than Harry could have ever expected.

Monster by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [71k]

“Hmm,” Hermione hums, tapping her index finger against her bottom lip and then smiling at Harry. “A broken music box, you say…”

“A cursed one,” Harry corrects her.

“Well, it’s still a music box that is not working properly,” Hermione points out with a very intent grin. “That will give you a chance to see him.”

She wiggles her eyebrows, making him snort.

As if Harry hadn’t thought about it straight away. As if Harry’s mind hadn’t immediately wandered to Draco Malfoy the moment Zabini mentioned a music box.

The Piano by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony [37k]

He arrives on a boat during a particularly stormy day.

Harry knew Astoria Greengrass had sent for a husband, someone to keep her company on the particularly dreary and dark winter days on this remote island. Harry didn’t know who it was she had arranged to be sent here. All he knew was that the weather was horrid today, and the Portkeys had never properly worked in this remote corner of the North Sea. The island was special, its magic working in odd and surprising ways.

The last person Harry expects to find on the beach is Draco Malfoy.

The Slytherin Host Club by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [14k]

Harry is simply looking for a quiet place to finish his Potions essay. It’s a pity he ends up at the Slytherin Host Club instead. Or maybe it’s a blessing in disguise, since he’s had a secret crush on Malfoy for a while…

Under the weather by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [15k]

Harry Potter arrives on a Friday afternoon.

The sun is shining outside, and the Hogwarts grounds are covered in purple and white crocuses; the first yellow daffodils peeking timidly from behind the trees.

Spring is beautiful this year, Draco thinks, and yet, there’s a dark grey cloud, rumbling ominously and leaving a big puddle right in the middle of the staffroom.

The cloud appears to be right above Harry Potter’s head.

Verba Volant by shushu_yaoi_lj / @orange-peony​ [34k]

The first letter arrives after the Trials.

Harry unfolds the parchment and his eyes open wide when he realises who it’s from.

He soon finds himself waiting for those letters to arrive, staring at the window in search of Malfoy's owl.

He wants to know more.

I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I did!

[veryberryjelly]

hi! can i get the chocolate croissant please? it would be cool if you can ship me with a character from the marauders.

physical appearance - im a girl and im about 5'3. i have straight brown/black hair, which is a bit over my shoulders. im vietnamese :)) my style is something between 'that' girl and cottagecore ( i prefer cottagecore style more tho). my favorite colors are red and blue.

more information about me - im a Gryffindor and my patronus is a deerhound. my wand is alder wood with unicorn core, 12/ 1/4".

hobbies - i love to write and listen to music. i LOVE taylor swift and lana del rey, i listen to artic monkeys and the neighborhood sometimes too. im obsessed with romance/action movies. i love to bake and cook. i love animals (especially bunnies - i have one of my own)

personality - im a ISFP, and a feb aquarius. i could be really shy at first but when i really trust you, id become really outgoing, it can be annoying sometimes. i rather have a dark sense of humour, most people dont get it but if you do, i would be very funny. my love lanuage is physical touch and act of service, i can be clingy at times. im the mom/therapist friend of the group. i help people with their emotions all the time but i never talk about mine as i like to keep personal problems to myself :)

thank you and have a great day!

𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭

i ship you with...

james potter !!!

i think james would absolutely adore your style and thew ay you dress!

he doesn't pay much attention to fashion but he know's you look perfect and beautiful

i feel like james is the one to pull you out of your shell a bit, enjoying when you open up around him and slightly clam up around new people.

it makes him feel special.

like he's the only one who really knows you.

james is a total lana del roy fan!! i know he loves abba and everything else but i think he just loves the lyrics & her soft voice <<33

[domaslut]

HOGWARTS MYSTERY ERA.

GWENDOLYN MARY BLACKTHRONE. It’s time to introduce my Mc’s relatives and I would love to start with this angel, probably my favorite member from this problematic family.

• Face claim: Gal Gadot.

• House: Ravenclaw.

• Status: deceased †.

• Date of birth: 14th April 1965.

• Patronus: butterfly.

• Occupation: formerly, student at Hogwarts; after graduation, healer at St. Mungo.

• Affiliation: Order of the Phoenix.

• Sexuality: bisexual.

• Boggart: no one waiting for her at the train station.

• Riddikulus: the toddler version of her sister, Clarice, in a pink attire, eating dozens of chocolate frogs under the Christmas Tree.

• Wand: hornbeam wood with a unicorn hair core, 10 inches long and very flexible.

• Blood: she is a pureblood. Her parents were both Slytherins and they were top Death Eaters. They both survived the first wizarding war and now are helping the Dark Lord to gather followers to raise again.

Gwendolyn Mary Blackthrone, born on 14th April 1965, is Clarice Blackthrone’s older sister. She was the pride and joy of her family, a curious child who spent most of her time practising piano, learning spells and studying Herbology. Although she was ambitious and lived up to her parents expectations, she fell into disgrace as soon as she started attending Hogwarts. The Sorting Hat did not believe she would have fitted into Slytherin and declared she would have been of better use among the wise Ravenclaws. As soon as her parents received the news, they started addressing her as an insult to the family name.

Although she was heartbroken for being rejected by her own flesh and blood, Gwendolyn accepted her fate and did her best to accomplish her duties as a student. She became a prefect and she signed up to the Frog Choir, becoming an inspiring icon for most of the girls of her year.

Her ideals did not quite match the ones of her parents and their relationship grew colder year by year. They did not attend her graduation and she did not come back home after the party. Her decision was detrimental to her career, as her father’s connections at the Ministry forced her to give up on her dream to become an Auror.

Relationship with her sister.

Gwendolyn was a good-hearted person. Five years older than Clarice, she was overprotective of her younger sister, both at home and at Hogwarts. When the news that their parents were Death Eaters spread, the girls were usually mocked and challenged by other students. While Clarice was sorted into Slytherin and did not have to deal with her Housemates, whose parents were mostly Death Eaters too, some Gryffindors picked up on her. Even though the younger Blackthrone could handle them easily, she always got her back and incited her sister to use words instead of drawing wands to deal with bullies.

They loved each other and Clarice was the only one who stayed in touch with her sister, supporting her decisions and helping her to find shelter at St. Mungo as a healer.

Abilities.

Gwendolyn was a brilliant witch and a skilled Legilimens. Some of the male ancestors of the Blackthrone family possessed this ability and there had not been one since ninety years. There is no witch from that lineage known for having been a mind-reader and that makes Gwendolyn the only female exception possessing that ability in her family. Although she was a good duelist, she never matched the skills of her sister and her parents. She refused to use the spells invented by her ancestors and spent most of her life sharpening her knowledge in the use of healing spells, herbs and potions. There was not a subject she was not good at, however, she brewed excellent potions and Herbology was probably the easiest one for her.

Personality.

Gwendolyn was rather open-minded, generous and with a natural predisposition for helping others. She always stood up for herself and her sister, menaging to solve most of the conflicts with long talks and rationality. She was wise and possessed a logical mind, making her always the top of her class. Unfortunately, she had a tendency to blame herself, if things went wrong, and that caused her to become surprisingly quiet and slightly susceptible for days until she figured out a way to forgive herself and, possibly, fix the issue. However, she was usually talkative and adventurous, but that did not stop the Ravenclaw girl from spending hours in the library. She was selfless and she did not mind spending her nights having deep and conforting conversations with her friends. Although being a Ravenclaw and a far way from sharing her parents’ ideals, she inheridated the Blackthrone thirst for power and she cheated, during Quidditch matches, or tournements to help her House win.

What does she dislike.

Gwendolyne loathed family dinners, due to her turbolent relationship with her parents. However, she was forced to attend them until she moved into a small flat in Diagon Alley and started her service at St. Mungo as a healer. She basically hated Death Eaters and her family friends, with the only excpetion of Felix Rosier. She did not fully trust him at first and she feared for her sister’s safety, when they started dating. However, she changed her mind when Felix saved her life during an ambush. In addition, she despised blackstabbers, stubborn and lazy people and, above anything else, feeling useless.

Interests.

Gwendolyne loved playing piano and she kept on doing it even after she parted from her family. Netherless, passion did not flare up in her eyes anymore, if someone asked her to play something, since her parents demanded her to play it in order to entertain their friends during parties. She is a skilled painter, invested into portraits and sketches of strangers she met on her daily strolls. She loves singing too, a passion she developed back at Hogwarts when she signed up to the Frog Choir.

Amorentia.

What does people in love with her smell in the potion? Gwendolyn smells like green tea, the salty tang of the sea, a dusty and forgotten library and the sweetest apple pie.

What does she smells into the potion? She has been in love a few times in her life, both with girls and boys. However, the last time she smelt the fragrance of the potion she had met her first husband, Jackson Ross. The half-blood Hufflepuff, according to her, smelt like cocoa, ink, fresh blankets and sunflowers.

She was forced to marry her second husband after the murder of Jackson. Yet, she never had feelings for him and, when he forced her to smell the potion, she told him she did not smell anything at all but the stink of death in his breath. Totila Samuel Pearson smashed the bottle on her face afterward. Gwendolyn, on that day, swore not to smell a love potion ever again.

The memory to fuel her patronus.

Gwendolyn’s patronus is a butterfly. On her fifth year at Hogwarts she learnt to cast the spell, unleashing it by holding on the happiest memory of her life: her younger sister’s birth. Clarice was everything to her, she was the person she wanted to protect, the one she could not live without and her hope in a miserable life at home with her parents. Despite their unbreakable bond, the memory fueling her patronus switched the moment she fell in love with Jackson Ross. From that day, whenever she casted the spell, she thought about the day they met. The shape did not change, however, the butterfly seemed to have larger wings than before. That did not change when she was widowed.

Friends.

Being beautiful and friendly, Gwendolyn loved making new friends. The closest ones, though, Chester Davies, Felix Rosier, Bill Weasley and, later on, Talbott Winger. Approaching her was not hard, as long as the person valued friendship, loyalty and goodness above anything else. She did not judge kids coming from Lord Voldemort’s followers and, sometimes, helped them to deal with reality.

Romance.

Gwendolyne has fallen in love more than once in her life. Each relationship has brought something special to her, in terms of values or personal growth. She was easy to love, but it was kind of hard getting through her heart and picking her attention. However, a few selected people did. Jackson Ross was what she considered “the epic love of her life”. Gwendolyne was willing to marry him despite his blood status and that cause her parents to pest them, to waylay them, until Jackson died by the hand of Totila Samuel Pearson, the pureblood her family wanted her to marry. Gwendolyne lost her smile that day, along with her child. The relationship with her second husband was based on business, with no benefits or feelings. It soon turned out to be a toxic, abusive bond, until Gwendolyne got to escape. The price she paid was the ‘Blackthrone mark’ craved on her chest, that unleashed an excruciating pain through her body as soon as she was too close to a member of her family.

Cause of death.

Gwendolyne was a member of the Order of the phoenix and she took part to the Battle of Hogwarts. She was actually good at duelling, however, she was not strong enough and, weakened by the mark due to the presence of her family on the battlefield, she realised that the best she could do was trying to protect other people. She saw Jae Kim struggling to keep up with her mother and she did not hesitate to cast a Depulso to push him away and be hit herself by the Unforgivable Curse.

Significant members of the family.

Clarice Charlotte Blackthrone (younger sister).

Tobias Richard Blackthrone † (father);

Gemma Vivienne Blackthrone-Rossellini † (mother);

Gwendolyn Mary Blackthrone † (mc);

Jackson Ross † (Gwendolyn’s first husband);

Totila Samuel Pearson (Gwendolyn’s second husband).

Trivia & Quotes.

Some lines she told people.

• To her sister, Clarice, in the prefect bathroom, when she told Gwendolyne she had feelings for Chester and was scared of it : “There’s no need to be scared. Love makes you feel alive. It’s the best thing that could have ever happened to you. Don’t you think you deserve to smile too? And don’t you dare tell me I sound like a Hufflepuff”.

• To Felix, at Jackson’s birthday party, in her flat: “Who would have thought, a few years ago, that I was going to invite you over for my husband birthday and have a drink with you on my balcony? Geez, shame on me for having being a bitch!”.

• To Jackson, under a pouring rain, searching for shelter: “I love you, Jackson Ross, even if you’re crazy! And I don’t think I will ever be able to stop loving you”.

• To Nymphadora, staying over after Jackson’s funeral: “I have died too that night. He used to call me his ‘little firefly’ and he always told me to never stop shining. Isn’t it ironic, though? Fireflies enlighten fields in the night, but how am I supposed to do it if he was my night and the whole fucking universe too?”.

• To Totila Samuel Pearson, her second husband, after spitting on his face: “May you rot in Hell along with that disgusting gallant I should call ‘father’”.

• To the Ravenclaws, at her graduation party: “Never stop making me proud of you all. Dream, study hard and achieve your goals. There is nothing a Ravenclaw cannot do… Except remembering to drink fresh water, having regular meals and not staying up all night to study!”.

• To herself, in her diary, wiping away some tears with the sleeve of her sweater: “I will not be an Auror. What did I expect? I’ve turned my back on my family and they did not miss their chance to stab me, did they? However, I am a Blackthrone too. I will become a healer and no one can stop me this time. I love helping others, it makes me happy. I am going to cherish every moment I spend mending someone’s wounds… Who is going to mend mine, though?”.

• To Chester, before the Battle of Hogwarts : “If I am not going to make it out alive, tell Clarice that I loved her and that she was the best sister I could have ever had. Tell Felix that I trust him blindly and that I know he will take good care of my little sister. And you, Chester, you have my respect and the gratitude for not having let any of us down”.

Some facts about Gwendolyne.

• Gwendolyne hated being a ‘Legilimens’ for two main reasons. Her father demanded her to use her ability on the people he was torturing and tell him what they were thinking and, secondly, she did not like finding out people’s thoughts on her unwittingly.

• When Totila smashed the Amorentia potion on her face, she got two scars: one on her left cheekbone and one on her eyebrow.

• She loathed swearing, but she occasionally did. The rare occasions usually concerned episodes of people bullying her and her friends, or Death Eaters.

• When she was sixteen, she got a tattoo of a butterfly on her right wrist and had to hide it from her family, whenever she was staying home.

• Gwendolyne was bisexual. The first kiss of her life was from a girl and, although she thought to have a preference in girls and she was actually pretty sure that her life companion was going to be a woman, she was surprised to have fallen madly in love with a man and having made it to the alter with him.

• She was scared of Dragons and Felix once made her ride one for having lost a bet.

• Bad thing or not, she have cheated on Totila more than once in search for confort for Jackson’s death. However, no one could be compared to him.

• Her parents knocked on her door to offer her a chance for redemption, if she agreed to join the death eaters. She refused and, since that day, they countlessly attempted to kill her.

• When she was younger, she was obliged to witness tortures inflicted on muggles. Still, if she was asked to kill the victim, she stormed out of the room and awaited for her punishment locked up in her bedroom.

AUTHOR NOTE.

Hi there! I have finally posted more informations about Clarice’s family and she is my favorite Oc beside my main one! She is looking for friends, love interests, enemies and rivals! Comment or text me, if you are interested :)❤️ let me know what you think about her!

x o x o

[henkinsjenkins]

Hogwarts Character Profile for one of my more filled out OCs and favorite. Feel free to leave me your thoughts. He is still a WIP.

I also included some information about him being an NPC. I like the concept better for his character.

Name: Crimsley Jones-Adams

Age: 15-30

Gender: Male (ftm)

Date of birth: August 17.

House: Slytherin

Occupation: Shopkeeper, Beast Rescue, (-main story-) Magical Researcher

Appearance: Pale with messy curled black medium length hair and pale green eyes (used amber before realizing the mistake). He is of taller height and has a lean build. He wears a black cloak with gold trim over a white shirt and black pants, he is often seen without his coat when not in class. He also wears a silver pendant around his neck.

Personality: Crim is open-minded and always willing to try new things. He has a mischievous streak and enjoys bending the rules occasionally for personal needs. He is very kind and polite, often coming off timidly. However when he expresses anger he is expressive with words saying whatever comes to mind.

Strengths: Intelligent and resourceful. He is able to think quickly on his feet and come up with creative solutions to problems.

Weaknesses: His greed often gets him into trouble. He can be impulsive and reckless, which can lead to dangerous situations.

Abilities: Crim is particularly skilled in the use of Charms and Herbology. However, because he is good at Charms he hates taking the class but loves working with plants and animals as it’s more hands-on.

Wand:

Backstory:

His life before Hogwarts was pretty normal until the death of his older sibling, who was turned into an inferi right before his eyes by dark wizards. His Bogart represents an Inferi as the event was the most horrific thing he had experienced.

He never truly healed or came to face his fear, often refusing or shutting down in those situations. Once in DADA while he was learning the spell Ridiculous, his bogart formed into the Inferi that looked like his sister, causing him to drop his wand and run to the bathroom to vomit.

Follows up with the game 3 years after the death of his sister. Fig is contacted by Crimsley’s parents after learning he has magical abilities.

Quirks: Crim has a habit of twirling his pendant when he's nervous or deep in thought. He also has a tendency to talk to himself when he's working on a particularly difficult spell. He loves being praised. If you give him a little reward, he instantly becomes more friendly.

Favorites: Crim's favorite spell is the Killing curse, a last resort for survival. He also enjoys reading dark magical tomes and collecting rare magical artifacts. He has a few exotic beasts that he has taken care of that reside in Sweating’s Sanctuary.

Summary: After graduating from Hogwarts School of Wizardry, he joined Poppy Sweating and her grandmother in the aid of Magical Beast before adventuring out to do other things.

Crim currently owns a shop in Hogsmeade that is run by the house elf Penny. Occasionally he comes back once every 3 months to deliver new stock and collect funds.

-Main story line-

He works along with Hogwarts as a keeper of ancient magic, at the same time he had been completing Isadora's research. Occasionally Crim lends his shop out for students to gain work experience (which allows him to save money on hiring actual employees).

Occasionally he will make his way back to Hogwarts for a quick visit, catching up with old professors and colleagues. Crim is currently applying to become the next Magical Theory Professor.

During his time at Hogwarts he had become close to Sebastian and Poppy, his relationship with Ominis was shaken considering everything that had happened in the Catacombs.

They kept in contact until the end of their 7th year, Sebastian and Crimsley both had a heated argument regarding Anne’s curse that resulted in their relationship ending. Since then the three haven’t spoken.

[kelleah-meah]

What I did for Mabon / Autumnal Equinox

Even though I'm still feeling the Equinox spirit and I will be eating Hobo stew for the next 3 days, I thought I'd share how I celebrated the start of my favorite season before my calendar gets away from me.

Like many of the East Coast of the U.S., I woke up to a rainy autumn morn with temps in the upper 50s (about 14°C). Although I struggled to make myself get up because the coziness was just perfect, I did.

But before jumping into my preparations for work, I started my morning with a meditation session, reading from my current read on a Tao master, and followed it up with an in-depth tarot reading in honor of the Autumnal Equinox.

Here is the spread I used. I found it on Pinterest and it's called the Autumn Harvest Spread ...

And this is what it told me ... as you can see, I used a slightly different layout than what the spread displayed, but I don't feel the messaging was marred by that at all.

Here were the results of the tarot reading in detail ...

Events that are currently influencing you the most ... The Fool Interpretation: You are on the precipice of something new entering your life -- a new chapter beginning. You may not know what it is or if you'll be ready, but it's in the air and it's affecting you on a profound level.

Where you can harvest comfort Page of Pentacles Interpretation: By practicing earth magick and making plans supported by practical ambitions and reality. Seek confidence and dependability while running toward your dreams. Progress happens one life-stage at a time.

How you can harvest balance and wellness 5 of Swords Interpretation: By picking and choosing my battles wisely. Focus more so on building skills and confidence, and less on obtaining hollow victories.

Something you can be thankful for or a blessing in disguise Ace of Swords Interpretation: Those sparks of clarity and "aha" moments that fill your day, year and life are the very poignant breakthroughs you seek, yet fear. A new door is opening and your conscious mind is attempting to integrate newfound information when you least expect it.

Someone you should connect with this autumn or a relationship that needs your attention 7 of Swords (clarified with the 3 of Pentacles) Interpretation: Yourself and your honest intentions toward your circle, community and humanity in general.

Where to harvest magic. An indicator of how to tap into your psychic abilities. The Devil Interpretation: In the darkness that resides in you. Delving into the shadow self brings liberation and truth from the lies we tell ourselves. Dive deep, find the truth and the healing that follows will feel akin to magic.

Where you will see shifts and changes this autumn 8 of Swords Interpretation: In the things that keep you up at night as you work your way free from the feelings of helplessness, stagnation, and fear.

Something you should focus on and master this autumn 3 of Wands Interpretation: Continuous improvement and movement in the direction you seek as you patiently wait for your energy to manifest and your dreams to become reality.

Where you will succeed and prosper this autumn Queen of Wands Interpretation: Filling your world with joy, creativity, passion and bold expression that you seek, then radiating them from within.

Overall, I pulled 4 Swords: Ace, 5, 7, and 8, which is disconcerting, but not necessarily all bad news. As a matter of fact, most of the cards point to a lot of personal growth this fall season.

The downside is that personal growth often means conflict is on the horizon. That, plus the Fool and Devil cards are making me a bit fearful, but at the same time ... hopeful.

I know that doesn't make sense, but that's what the energy is telling me. Perhaps with time, it will all make sense. ---

And as a final chef's kiss for the day, I pulled this card from the bottom of the deck to show me what energy is being reflected back at me on this lovely first day of fall.

The 7 of Pentacles felt pretty accurate given that it symbolizes a harvest slowly making its way to you. (Mabon is the second harvest of the trio that mark the changing year. Samhain, of course, is the third and final harvest of the year.)

Also, the 7 of Pentacles is a message encouraging you to express gratitude and reflect on your journey so far. That's 2 ideas commonly recommended to those celebrating Mabon. What can I say? I love when messages align like that.

Moving on ...

After my morning "connect," I forced myself to go to work even though my body was begging me to stay home.

I went in, did my thing, and came home to cook my Autumnal Equinox menu. Long story short, I skipped the cornbread because I was really tired, but everything came out well in the end, I think.

Here's a pic of my Hobo Meatball Stew in progress and the final result that I got to eat for dinner.

It doesn't look like much, but trust me, that bowl is deep and the stew is lovely.

After dinner, I enjoyed my apple crisp dessert that I prepared the night before. Here's a pic of all the apples that I peeled, cored, and chopped before covering them in the apple crisp mix and baking them.

And the pic above is what a small plate of it looked like after I cut into the finished dessert after dinner and topped with vanilla bean ice cream.

I got to devour the dessert as I watched Clue on Paramount+. It was the perfect film for kicking off the fall/autumn/dark academia season.

And after watching the film, I happily crawled into bed and scrolled on my phone as the rain outside my window lulled me to sleep.

All in all, it was a pretty good way to start the autumn season.

[pridepages]

Make the Yuletide Gay: “Snow for Christmas”

Happy Christmas from Pride Pages! We have a special edition featuring Rainbow Rowell’s short story “Snow for Christmas”...

Here there be spoilers!

It’s a jolly holiday for snowbaz fans! Our favorite rivals-to-allies-to-lovers have grown by leaps and bounds since we left them in Any Way the Wind Blows. They’re cohabitating, domesticated, and surrounded by friends and loved ones. The holiday’s looking to be merry and bright. Except for one thing...The Grimms have invited Baz AND Simon to the family hearth for Christmas!

Although, some things haven’t changed. Baz’s stepmum extends the invitation, saying “we hope you’ll bring a guest...whomever you might want to spend Christmas with, I was thinking Simon Snow.”

You know: Baz’s buddy. His pal. Eight snakes!

When Baz cries out to Simon “I don’t want to be closeted in my own home on Christmas!” I felt that. Deeply. 

Here’s the thing: as Simon points out, this looks like acceptance. “They already know you’re gay--everyone knows you’re gay! Are you upset that you didn’t get to give a speech? They invited you to bring your boyfriend home to meet them properly...How will you be less closeted going alone--than with me right there, sitting next to you?”

But people knowing while still refusing to talk about it--living under a taboo that you feel in your heart even if it was never explicitly said--still feels like being shoved in a closet. When you know people around you are uncomfortable in the knowledge of who you are...then YOU feel uncomfortable existing around them as who you are. And you feel pain in that awareness.

Fans of the series will remember that Baz’s queerness is not the only unspoken reality about Baz’s identity. The fact of his vampirism is also censored. For years, the family takes it for granted that Baz does not eat with them. If he were to do so, his fangs would be exposed and their carefully constructed fiction would collapse. But, as readers know, Baz has learned to control his fangs between holidays. And with his boyfriend’s support, Baz gets to flex his new skill. When Baz demonstrates that he can eat Christmas dinner with the family for the first time in years, the party really gets started. Most significantly, Baz’s father goes from “steeling himself at the sight” of his guests to “openly staring...his eyes are shining.” 

In the wake of the family celebration, Simon and Baz feel open to be more comfortably themselves. Baz pivots from calling Simon “Snow” to calling him “Darling” at the table, not blinking when Simon calls him “Babe.” 

It’s not perfect. After all, “No one asks what’s changed. Or what it means. Where my fangs have gone. For them, the only variable factor is Simon...my family might think I’m cured. If they do, I’ll let them go on thinking it. Cured by homosexuality. Cured by Simon’s ministrations.” I don’t love the implication that Baz has to be thought of as “cured” or otherwise “fixed” of the vampirism he had no choice in contracting in order to bring joy to his family with his presence. I furthermore resent the idea that Baz’s queerness only becomes acceptable to his family--in their tacit way--because it’s seen as somehow related to said cure/fix. 

I don’t want to be a total grinch about this little Christmas card to the fans. There are so many snippets of Simon and Baz just oozing love all over each other, whether it’s Baz calling Simon “the handsomest man I’ve ever laid eyes on” with Simon replying “I thought you said vampires could see themselves in mirrors.” Or apparently a shared competence kink: Baz “trying not to look impressed...it’s a constant effort” by Simon’s swordplay or Simon calling Baz’s shooting his wand from a cuff “dead sexy.” Plus, we get Simon Snow deciding the is-Die Hard-a-Christmas-movie issue (conclusion: yes). Still, it makes me wish we could have seen our boys at the Salisbury Christmas where they could have been “as gay as we want...we can be extra gay, as a treat.” Like all queer people, Simon and Baz deserve untempered comfort and joy among friends and loved ones every day of the year...but especially around the holidays.

To all my rainbow siblings struggling to find a safe hearth to keep warm during the holidays, know that hearts are with you. We all deserve celebrations where we are safe and loved, merry and bright.

To those of us lucky enough to have found our forever homes and families, I wish you every good thing today and every day. 

Keep making the yuletide gay!

[firsttarotreader]

Hi girl! new fan here 🤗 I LOVE your blog, definitely my favorite when it comes to Pedro news and your readings? chef's kiss 🤌🏻 speaking of which, I have a request 🤭 I'm currently watching Narcos (I'm in the middle of season 2) and, jeez, how GORGEOUS was Pedro during that time, right? so I was watching him and I couldnt help but think "who was the lucky person who was getting all that? 😭" so I went on google to see if he was dating anyone at that time and nothing came up...? so yeah, I will appeal to your cards my dear: did Pedro had a serious relationship between 2015/2016? I believe that was the time season 1 and 2 were filmed, right? PLEASE, help a curious bitch 🥺👉🏻👈🏻

Hello! Thank you so much for the love and the kind words! 🥰🥰💜 So, in an interview to Mr. Porter from 2017 Pedro said his last relationship had been three years before, which would make it 2014. From that, we can understand he wasn’t dating anyone in 2015/2016, at least not serious. That said, I was still curious to see what the cards would show us about this time of his life, so I asked your question. The Major Arcana were Strength, Death reversed and The Hanged Man.

Oh, well. Strength means he was possibly taming and subduing any feeling he could have. He wasn’t open, he wanted to master his emotions and not let them flow, even if they were strong. He was holding back a lot. Death reversed points to him still stuck on something from the past. He couldn’t let it go, he couldn’t move on, so he could definitely not start something new. The Hanged Man (oh, him again!) shows us he was, once more, holding back, suspended, unable to deep dive and hesitating.

The Minor Arcana were Page of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Cups and King of Cups. Page of Pentacles reversed with Strength points to him feeling stuck, or insecure, lacking motivation, unable to commit and avoiding making any effort for it. He tamed his emotions, so he was stagnant and lacking any will to pursue relationships. Ace of Cups with Death reversed is interesting because he could not let new love begin, he could not let it flow, because he was still stuck on something (or someone) from his past. If love knocked on his door, at that point he would not open. The Hanged Man with King of Cups means he needed to allow himself to deep dive and let go of his uncertainties, of whatever was holding him back, because only then he would be able to reach emotional maturity and be able to let love in.

So the cards do show this man wasn’t dating anyone because he wasn’t open (as usual). And the funny thing is he probably did have flings and hookups that could have become more (these Cups cards) but he runs from commitment like the plague.

I even asked again the same question and this time, the Major Arcana were The Hanged Man (yep, again!), The Hierophant and The Devil.

Okay, so you already know The Hanged Man is suspended and hesitant, holding back. The curious thing is The Hierophant is a card that can represent serious relationships and marriage depending on the context, but this time, given the other cards, it makes me think Pedro is VERY stubborn in his internal “laws”. He decided he would not let love in, he put himself in suspension, and he followed it like gospel. His beliefs, his ideas about the way he would live his life were very inflexible when it came to that, his “way” was his “law”. And what did he do? The Devil points to him being horny instead, having casual sex and flings while avoiding feelings. This card is not always about that, but in this context, yeah, the man did surrender to the carnal pleasures, lust and desires, or at least that’s what he was open to.

The Minor Arcana were 9 of Wands, 3 of Cups and Ace of Swords. 9 of Wands with The Hanged Man is almost redundant. It’s hesitation and holding back because you don’t think you can pull it off. 3 of Cups with The Hierophant means he was having a really good time, partying, going out with friends, maybe having different sex partners, but having fun above everything, and that was his “law”. Ace of Swords with The Devil shows us he had things very clear in his mind about what kind of “relationship” he wanted. He was rational and he started things with people knowing it was all about lust, probably letting them know that too.

So, from Pedro’s words and from the cards, he was not dating anyone, but he was most likely getting some action…

And since I know you’re going to ask for the 2017 interview, here’s the link:

https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/journal/fashion/mr-pedro-pascals-big-moment-757564

And this reading also matched one I did last year:

[thequeensgrimoire]

Beltane 2024 Reading

A little late, but late is better than never! I'm using the Beltane spread I found here for mine, so you can find the layout and meanings for the cards yourself here:

I'll be using my trusty Alleyman's Tarot for this, so let's get this show on the road!

The Goddess: What is within? The Hound, Reversed The Hound reversed is about domestication, or being domesticated by someone or something. Something inside is keeping you controlled like a pet brought to heel. You're being limited by your own sense of loyalty and fear of the unknown.

The God: What is manifesting? Six of Wands Good things are manifesting for you, like a victory march after a long fight. It's a manifestation of success and good things becoming possible and open for you.

Union: How can 1 and 2 come together to create something new? Lightning in a Bottle (TM) This lightning in a bottle is not that of pure chance - it's of manufactured success. It's a reminder that good things take hard work, and success will only come if you break yourself loose, crack open that bottle, and put a little of yourself in there to shine. Snap your leash and win your war.

Fertility: What is abundant right now? The Devil, I Devil I is the devil of passions and of temptations. You are surrounded by things calling out for your attention, distractions abound, and you are caught up in your passion projects and letting yourself be consumed.

Fire: What needs to transform? Giuseppe, aided by The Letter Giuseppe is my least favorite card art of this deck, but he means good things - blooming possibilities. When you draw this, you're supposed to draw three more cards and see if you like them, and keep going until you do - in my case, I drew an assist of The Letter. The letter is communication. You need to get off your ass and learn to communicate, girl. Share your thoughts and feelings and points of view with the world, in writing, not just in vibes. Communicate with the people in your life instead of closing yourself away and domesticating yourself for their gain. Get wordy, get wild.

Creation: What energies are around your creativity? 7 of Swords, Reversed, accompanied by The Hole Your creativity is going through a phase of reckoning. You're realizing just how stuck you are carrying so much at once, and you're overburdened with them. You need to admit your mistake and over-ambitions and learn to start again, from nothing, because something is missing. You carry so many burdens, and yet none of them fill the gap inside your creativity. You can't pick up the burden again until you figure out what's missing, and believe me, I can feel it - there's a good chunk of me missing right now.

[evergreen-music-grab-bag]

Music Diaries - 1/8/2024 to 1/14/2024

My Personal Favorites (in no ranked order) - All albums are available on Spotify and YouTube Music:

HANDSOMEBOY TECHNIQUE - Adelie Land || This producer's record became a large hit in his home of Japan, and it is easy to see why with its fusion of plunderphonics and orchestration, as is typical for the shibuya-kei genre. These influences lead to a new-school funky record that, unlike its contemporaries, seems to be a glowing ray of sunshine. My favorite track and arguably the standout would be Season of Young Mouss, which serves as a bringer of energy through its gradual buildup from a looped vocal excerpt to the full, layered arrangement filled with woodwind sections, drum machine claps, and sampled breaks.

Bruce Haack - Haackula || As with many in the late 1970's, Haack was an artist who dealt with eccentric electronic records. The limits early electronic hardware presented gives this record a dank, muted feel with its percussion and mixing especially sounding primitive to modern ears. At the same time, the vocal performance and lyrics gives this album a very storybook-like quality that engages the listener. However, hints of the future would show up in songs like Party Machine, which would ultimately foreshadow the electrofunk movement that would become nascent and known in the early 1980's.

Shmu - Lead Me to the Glow || The band's post-internet sensibilities show in this nostalgic yet innovative rock record. Though there are funky elements such as the presence of long instrumental jams and intricate basslines, what stands out would have to be the almost-vaporwave-esque landscape that the synths and mixing build. The grooves change up a lot throughout each song, allowing for unique twists on various genres. One example would have to be All Will Be Erased, which resembles a conventional indie song, but keeps a lot of its digital roots, with glitching vocals, 8-bit synths, and accompaniment constantly in flux.

The Durutti Column - The Return of The Durutti Column || For a band and record this old, the sounds are incredibly reminiscent to albums of this decade with its sensibilities in mellow, electronic grooves, graced by serene, meditative guitarwork. The guitar tends to solo on its own, shimmering and shining with its echoey, mellow tone. It seems to serve as a showcase of experimental techniques rather than a concept album, with this guitarwork sometimes replaced by ambient synth arrangements, as shown in the two-track series, The First and Second Aspects of the Same Thing. These tracks focus more on electronic manipulation rather than acoustic prowess, giving both an otherworldly feeling.

Parris - 2 Vultures EP || Unlike many who put dub in techno, this producer elects to place techno into dub in a sense. The overall atmosphere is industrial with metallic sounds playing throughout, and the beat itself is more reminiscent of reggae with its half-time drums and echoing snares. However, electronic percussion is integrated in such a way where it drives the beat into fulltime. Though at times there can be clashes, when the soundscapes come together, it creates an ominous yet atmospheric tone. The opening track, Lionel's Dub, explores this the best, its clanging melody serving as an introduction into this disorienting project.

Daedelus - What Wands Won't Break || This project involves industrial, broken beats with a great emphasis on the distorted to hell 808s. The sounds are very synthetic and stiff, with an emphasis on a low-fidelity mix that makes it sound like the song is almost bursting out the speakers with its sheer strength. The songs almost emulate techno with its repetition, but its IDM intricacies set it apart, especially with the utilization of other disparate sound palettes and changing time signatures and grooves. Tracks like Chiliad and Glint highlight this difference, taking from footwork, garage and grime and other genres to change up the groove significantly throughout the record.

Lone - Galaxy Garden || This producer's unique approach to breaks and electronic music show here in this organic, ethereal record. The sound of each synth feels extremely polished, almost utopian in aspect, while the percussion brings down arrangements back to earth with naturalistic tones. The use of reverb and the overall mix lend this record a grandness, yet the minimalistic presentation keeps it subdued, perfect for vibing out to. My favorite track would have to be Dream Girl / Sky Surfer, as each kick has a sidechain which allows it to jut and create this insane rhythm that I haven't found anywhere else. The combination of this with the pristine synths lead to this transcendental experience.

Bjork - Telegram || Though Bjork is an artist who has been a blind spot, this record immediately stood out to me due to its structure, that being it mostly consisting of remixes. Therefore, the opportunity is seized to place Bjork's vocals against a variety of genres and backdrops. Despite an overall adherence to electronic experimentation throughout, orchestration is a common addition, with full string sections accompanying distorted synths, adding a layer of refinement. My favorite track, oddly, deviates from this formula the most, that being Dillinja's remix of Cover Me. The drum and bass producer adds this banging beat to a rather sparse arrangement of a harp lick and the singer's lyrics, allowing for extremely subtle effects to stand out more naturally. It's probably one of the most sparse tracks in the genre that I have seen.

LA Vampires - 10 Outta 10 || This collaboration between from Amanda Brown, member of Pocahaunted, and producer duo Cologne display their collective prowess in creating eclectic hypnagogic pop. Many of the tracks utilize this post-disco groove, with soft percussion and a hazy arrangement of sporadic synths. These arrangements capture an old school vibe through its ambiance, but through its electronic, glitchy aspects updates the sounds for today. However, I find the sound most approachable in tracks by Lovedbyyou, where it leans further into a four-on-the-floor beat and allows the more ambient effects to lie in the background. Though this is a more mainstream approach, it gives the song energy.

OOIOO - Taiga || Made by a newer band within the Japanese noise rock scene, this boisterous record teeters between noise, jazz, and avant-garde. Spoken and screamed vocals from both solo and ensemble performers bring a call and response element to these erratic beats. By erratic, the grooves change very often, at times resembling funk with the addition of bongos and other times thrashing, and other other times disappearing altogether. The, guitar and basswork, synthesizers and sounds added in the background give it a squelching, lively feeling, almost as if something is being summoned within each track. The longest track, SAI, demonstrates the versatility of the band, taking concepts from afrobeats and funk to add texture to the more arrhythmic aspects such as the vocals. It leads to an unpredictable yet enjoyable experience.

Honorable Mentions:

Tonstartssbandht - An When | Experimental rock with a variety of tone. It's all over the place, darting from industrial to post-punk to ambient, but none of it is done in an unappealing way. There's not much of a structure and there could be more done with the concepts, but it's a good start.

CCFX - The Remixes | Due to there being remixes, each song takes on a different concept, but all keep this analog, game-like aesthetic, whether it be the use of jungle breaks or the choice in synth sound design.

SFV Acid - Amber's Stuff | Gives house a very analog, retro sheen with the implementation of cheaper percussion and eccentric sounds. The mixes are bassy due to the house beats, but there is enough levity in the synths where it is not overwhelming. There are points where the melodies may experiment with atonality, but it's overall enjoyable.

Land of the Loops - Bundle of Joy | A sludgy, psychedelic downtempo album, with a great emphasis on boom bap beats and disorienting synths. A lot of it can be echoey and eerie, due to the use of samples and more mellow sounds.

D.N. Hurter - Ottowa | A collection of stuttery, vaportrap like beats with use of warped samples, and humid yet synthetic percussion. It feels light on bass, but other than that, the execution allows for the jazzier elements to stand out while keeping its electronic ethos.

Other Albums I Liked !

Hype Williams - One Nation

Ras G - Back On The Planet

Unfortunately, I didn't listen to the most music here. I was pretty tired and preparing to move back for college. However, I hope these recommendations are enjoyable and that you have a great day. ^^