𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃.

if anyone were to ask augustine why she continuously filled out these blind date forms every year without fail she would lie, claim it was a joke. it would be easy to sink into the irony and disdain that poisoned most of her thoughts and opinions. the truth was more embarrassing. it was a yearning to connect, to reach out and be reached for. “who the fuck watches romcoms anymore?” she’d just picked up the form, reading the answers as she waited for her coffee to be made. turning towards the person nearest to her, she continued, “have you seen a romcom in the past decade?”

“what a shame.” most of the flowers were already beyond saving, valentine’s day creeping closer and closer and the bouquets hawked at the checkout area of every grocery store grew more and more bountiful. dionisia’s own bouquets were made on request rather than pre-made and left to wilt and rot under the fluorescent lights of a storefront. it was after all an art as much as it was science. she grabbed a few of the bouquets, three of the most salvageable among them. “they could at least try and keep these healthy before they are sold.”

“you know, if you ordered a drink-” it’s only as pointed a statement as they make it into, words coming more from her own boredom than they do any bar stool hogging related annoyance. the early afternoon is quieter than she can reasonably bear, and as the only customer currently present for her to bother, they become a TARGET of her good humour when it has nowhere else to go. she leans across the bar - elbows holding her steady on varnished wood, feet crossed at the ankles, conspiratorial in the way she lowers her voice to a stage whisper and side eyes the ancient jukebox as if it might overhear them, “i’d give you a sickle in change for the machine. you could have your choice of mood music-… so long as you promise hand on HEART not to subject me to john mellencamp.”

once   catastrophe   has   been   laid   bare,      stripped   of   all   its   uncertainty,   he’ll   feel   quite   the   village   idiot   for   the   way   he   carries   on,   but   christ’s   sakes,   he’s   just   starting   to   relax,   to   enjoy   himself.   such   a   rarity,   is   that   sought   -   after   easing   of   impossibly   thick   tension,      &      now      …         “         oh,   i   don’t   believe   this      …         ”         he   groans   aloud,   to   nobody   in   particular,   but   he’ll   make   a   beeline   to   fleur’s   side   when   he   spots   that   it’s   open.      𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚢   𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚜   𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚢,   especially   when   it’s   well   -   dressed      !         “         have   you   gotten   called   in      ?      something   about   an   emergency      …      salazar   almighty,   it’s   probably   just   a   bunch   of   𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐒.   got   one   in   the   other   day,   said   he’d   been   struck   by   an   unforgivable      …      no,   just   a   filibuster’s   in   the   eye,   like   a   KNOB.            ”

despite having spent over thirty years in england - hélène still found herself lost when it came to basic directions. perhaps she lacked a sense of direction or more likely, she just couldn’t be bothered. either way she was sympathetic to fleur’s confusion, though her attention was caught by the other’s use of french. “aucun problème,” she smiled, “i think apparation would be your best bet. though i’ll admit, i’m not great with directions.”

Alexander is easily the worst person to ask for... just about anything. Even before his descent to the dark side, he found it quite difficult to not be a tad selfish. Angry Birds on his phone can wait, only if he forces himself to. He tried to ignore her but she didn’t come off like someone who would leave him alone. “You don’t have a map? Those are quite helpful.”

“ and apparently you aren’t. ” fleur mumbled through a deadpan that made all of the features in her face drop in an instant, which honestly wasn’t too far off from the expression that alexander was giving her in return. “ i truly hope that you’re referring to an electronic map. ” dry chuckle permeating thought the back of her throat. it was an unnecessary sarcastic statement, but one that she returned after his own “ just tell me if you’re headed towards hogsmeade or not ? ”

“i hate to say it-” he gives the impression of really meaning it, too - eyes wide and earnest, lips curved into a sympathetic frown, he gestures helplessly towards where he just came from the back of the ice cream parlour, “but we’re all out of that flavour. sorry for getting your hopes up, but seems somebody cleared us out before you got here.” truth be told, a lot of people were clearing a lot of unused flavours, and henry couldn’t actually find it within himself to be mad about it. fortescue’s did good business during the summer, but the colder months were difficult. gimmick or not, midnight on diagon alley was likely going to tide them over through the holiday season - which was probably why he felt compelled to offer, “freckle & hyde’s just as good. d’you want a sample scoop?”

there’s   a   certain   way   he   carries   himself      :      tired,      weighed   down.      visible   even   in   the   bustle   of   streets   lined   with   shops   packed   with   people.      hands   are   occupied   with   a   bag   filled   with   books   meant   to   stave   off   sleep,      and   it   takes   one   step   too   far   for   him   to   realise   there’s   an   incoming   force   his   way.      he   steps   aside,      attempts   to   catch   their   attention   when   he   says,      “      if   you   keep   walking   like   that,      you’re   going   to   send   me   and   these   books   flying.      what’s   the   rush      ?      ”

‘     Marvellous,   little  creations.   Wonders  never  cease  when  it  comes  to  inventions  such  as  these.     ’          It’s  school - like  almost,   boyish,   the  way  Arthur  Weasley  remains  so  consistently  in  awe  of  the  world.   A  genuine  curiosity  that  has  never   (  and  will  never   )   dim,   but  rather  continues  to  grow  brighter.   The  urge  to  explore  the  world  will  remain  with  him  until  the  end,   a  permanent  part  of  his  personality.   A  gasp  escapes  and  the  man  turns  his  gaze  away  from  the  reading  light,   eyes  teasingly  widening  as  if  a  great  secret  has  just  been  shared  between  them.          ‘     A  Christmas  spoiler.   That’s  my  FAVOURITE  kind  of  spoiler.     ’          Moments  with  family  are  certainly  the  moments  he  cherishes  most,   especially  when  it’s  family  who  can’t  always  be  around.   The  kids  are  all  full  grown  now,   with  their  own  lives.   Time  together  can  be  rare.          ‘     But  enough  about  lightbulbs.   How  are  you,   my  dear?   Are  you  well?     ’

THIRTY MONTHS OF NOX ! six characters featuring @dolors, @taciiturns, @witchbiitches, @hoggleswart, @qviddiitch and @cvriousheart.

ASTORIA YEŞILÇIMEN, PLAYED BY CHERRY.

cherry, my fellow and favourite aussie. <3 i love you with my entire heart and i love your characters just as much, so choosing just one was a challenge. at the end astoria won because her and cho’s friendship ? they truly own my entire ass. this almost went to parvati because honestly speaking, she’s an underrated favourite of mine but you execute her so perfectly just like you do with the rest of your characters. believe me when i say that it’s not even an exaggeration, as i’m sure that i speak for everybody here when i say that your characters are so detailed and it’s one of the many things that i love so much about you ! not to mention your writing, i am forever in awe. i could go on and on, but i just love you and your characters so much. <3

MIKAELA KARKAROFF, PLAYED BY LEX.

this spot was originally going to be for ismene, but i chose kaela because i love her so god damn much and how iconic she is. not to undermine how much i love ismene because she has a special place in my lil heart and always will. <3 lex, you’re honestly one of the most funniest people i’ve met and i love the one liners you come up with when it comes with kaela. i’ve still yet to come up with how i can slide connections for her with any one of my girls, but seeing you on the dashboard in general is always such a joy and ilysm !

PANSY PARKINSON, PLAYED BY RACHEL.

without exaggeration, choosing only one between all of your characters was another great challenge for me, because i genuinely love every single character that you’ve brought in. whether they’ve been a canon character or an original character, you always manage to make them so different from one another, and bring so much life into your characters. i enjoy all the ideas you come up with, and seeing them come to life on the dashboard so much more ! you are truly one of the most creative people i’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and it’s always so fun writing and coming up with plots with you. antigone and cho <3, nazli and cho <33, ginny and fleur <333, hande and fleur <3333 they are all so very dear to me and my heart. i love your characters so much, and you even more !

SEAMUS FINNIGAN, PLAYED BY ZIGGY.

ziggy, i honestly enjoy reading your writing so much because everything that you write sounds so chefs kiss ! seamus finnigan is an underrated character that you portray so perfectly, and there truly isn’t anyone that could play him as well as you do that it’s as if you’ve made up this canon character all by yourself. you’re that good ! jeremy allen white is also such an underrated, but absolutely hot take to have for seamus, and it works so well. i love him so much. <3 i can’t wait to come up with more plots and connections with him ( and the rest of your amazing characters ) for cho and fleur !

OLIVER WOOD, PLAYED BY MAEVE.

oliver wood, my favourite himbo character. <3 i feel like that isn’t what you were going for when it comes to oliver, but for him and cho’s dynamic, that’s how she and i see him. maeve, i don’t think you understand just how much i love your characters, but oliver really takes the cake for this round because of how well you’ve written him up. and because darren barnet is such a perfect faceclaim for him and i will never shut up about it ! i love the banter they have between each other and they are honestly my comedic relief friendship. i can’t wait to come up with more plots and connections with him, and the rest of your characters !

ORIANA TRELAWNEY, PLAYED BY CHRIS.