Annalise McLaggen

          “At least I’m not the one being a bitch right now,” she scoffed, nevermind that she was the one that said the first rude comment. In another universe maybe she and Annalise would have been a better match. But they weren’t. She didn’t want to leave because she didn’t want to give Annalise the satisfaction that would come with it. 

“Are you serious? In what world do you think you aren’t being a bitch?” Annalise whispered harshly, staring daggers in Rai. Anna spent half her time wondering how she had ever fallen for the other witch and the other half wondering why Rai had never really fallen for her. “Can we at least be civil through this?” She couldn’t keep her anger up for long because as much disdain or hurt that surrounded her feelings for Rai, being rude didn’t come easily to her.

          “Not sure that it’s the best plan,” Lia reconsidered as she looked into the darkness. “Would you really go in if I asked?” she raised an eyebrow. Danger didn’t bother her, nor did the thought of getting detention, but she wasn’t in the mood to do something stupid today. “You hardly know me.” 

Lia was right it probably wasn’t the best plan, but it certainly would’ve been an adventure. Anna smiled and shrugged her shoulders, “Yeah, why not?” Safety in numbers was better, so she wouldn’t want anyone to go alone. “What a better way to get to know someone than to go on some random escapade?”

“Just… everything that’s been going on lately. It’s getting progressively weirder every single day.”

“It really has been.” The last month had definitely been a whirlwind for everyone. “I just wish they would catch whoever has been doing all this stuff.”

“That’s the spirit,” Xeno grinned and handed her the bottle. “Why are you ready to drink if I might ask?”

Anna popped the bottle open and took a swig, making a face as she did so. “I’m always up for a drink, Xeno. Plus, I’ve been pretty bored, lately.” She gave him a smile, passing the bottle back. “Now, you tell me, do you always carry around a bottle of firewhiskey or did you get it for a specific reason?”

Anna’s hand felt warm against Ottie’s and she gave her friend a weak smile. “I guess I should get to know him a little,” she shrugged. Maybe he wasn’t so bad. Sure she’d heard things about him, but everyone had gossip about them. Maybe somehow he’d turn out to be sweet. “I hope so,” she croaked. She knew it was a long shot. She’d be lucky if they could stand each other, but the glimmer of hope was something to hold on to. “I don’t think so. They seem pretty set on it. My father was so proud when he told me. Like marrying me off is some big accomplishment.” 

Anna gave her friend a warm smile, “You never know, he might surprise you.” It wouldn’t hurt to get to know him, especially is Ottie was going to be marrying him. “Hey, even if it doesn’t turn out great, you know you’ll always have me, right?” Ottie was her best friend and it sucked watching her go through something like this and not being able to fix it. “If it makes you feel any better, it’s only a matter of time before my parents do the same.” She had been dreading it, but the older she got, the closer she was to her unavoidable betrothal. “Let’s just run off together and marry each other!” Anna joked, hoping to put Ottie is better spirits.

“Remind me to never perform in front of you ever again,” he huffed and took the empty seat besides her. “Pancakes are always a good idea.” Breakfast was definitely Sterling’s favorite meal of the day. You couldn’t ever go wrong with breakfast foods. Pancakes were his favorite but he enjoyed french toast and eggs just the same. The only thing he would opt out of was oatmeal. Blame their mother and her obsessively need to stay fit. Gently he nudged her. “Pass me the blueberry syrup.” 

Anna dropped her mouth open to gasp and give him the most offended face she could muster. “You wouldn’t dare.” Sterling knew how much Anna loved to hear him sing and sing with him, so it was the perfect thing to tease her with. But, she knew he was only joking. Not to mention, all she would have to do was sit outside the bathroom and she would be able to hear him go full blast in the shower at home. “They are, but I think I am in more of a bacon and eggs mood.” She reached across him to fill her plate, before holding the syrup up in front of him. “Did I hear a please?”

Task 003 : Patronus & Boggart

What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?

Anna has a pretty good relationship with both her parents. She gets annoyed with her mum more though, simply because her mother worries more. She is always having Sterling keep an eye on her, which Anna understands the intent, but gets frustrated with. 

Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?

What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?

Probably the frog plush that Sterling got for her when she was little to help her sleep at night. She also had a good time with her tea set, though. It was plastic as her family was very sure if she had a glass one she would have broken it in seconds.

How does your character behave around children?

Anna turns into a kid herself. (She is most of the time, anyways.) She’s very good at relating to them and like to make kids smile and have fun. 

What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?

Honestly, things were still fresh. He had no idea what was happening between him and Emmeline but being with her felt right. Even though they both stupidly suffered through the summer only to reunite like this but it had to be better than continuing to not be with the girl. His eyes rolled as Anna repeated him. “I don’t know. Maybe being an alone child would be fun.” Of course he would never harm Annalise. She knew of this, giving him the comfort to tease her like this without worry. He cracked a grin, looking over at the younger, “But then who would be my number one fan?” 

Anna scoffed, “You wouldn’t know what to do with yourself if you were an only child. I’m much too special to live without. Plus, who would you boss around, then?” She teased because as annoying as it could be at times, she was glad to have Sterling there to watch her back. Who knows how much trouble she would find herself in if she didn’t? “I’m sorry, I wasn’t aware you had any fans.” She laughed as they walked into the Great Hall and she took a seat on one of the benches. “You were right about breakfast, though, so good call on that one.”

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          “Don’t worry, I’m not actually thinking about going in there.” Lia looked at the forest. She wanted to go in, but knew better. The Gryffindor didn’t really feel like the idea of anywhere being forbidden, though she didn’t really feel like getting into trouble today.

“I was actually going to offer to go with you if you were thinking about it.” It was probably unwise, but what was life without a little adventure? And going somewhere that had clearly been told as being off-limits would certainly be an adventure.

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          It was bad that Annalise had to be in Astronomy club with her. Rai usually avoided going when the Hufflepuff was going to be there, but some days that didn’t work out as well as planned. “Merlin, I already don’t want to be here and now I have to share space with you?” she snapped as she found the only free space was beside Annalise.

Annalise couldn’t stop the groan that left her lips as soon as she felt Rai’s presence beside her. If she didn’t love astronomy so much she probably would have left the club to avoid seeing her ex, but instead she had just tried to ignore her ever since their breakup. “You think I enjoy this anymore than you?” After all, it was Anna that had been heartbroken after the breakup. 

Wanted Connections / Plots

Childhood friend that drifted apart. Could dislike her now especially because she can be a bit much. 

Friends with benefits. Past or present! Looking to add one or two more!

Bad influence. Anna is naive and gullible so this person could be using her on purpose or they just get into trouble together. 

Friends that flirt. Could go somewhere, might just be that they are both flirty people. 

Current crush / love interest. Any gender, could be on sided or mutual!

“You look like you could use a firewhiskey.”

“You don’t have to tell me twice. The question is; where are we getting it from?”

“Everyone has a weakness. Even you. The strongest thing you can do is admit it.“

“A weakness? According to most, I have a lot.” Anna said with a small laugh, but it she definitely wasn’t lying. “For one, I can’t walk from one point to another without running into something or tripping over my own feet.”

“It’s amazing how quickly things can go from ‘bad’ to 'total shit-storm’." 

“Oh, no. What happened?” Anna knew it could be anything at this point considering all the things that had been happening as of late.