just a glimpse

( madelyn cline, 21, cis female, she/her ) hey, is that SAMANTHA TATE wandering the halls without a companion? the SIXTH YEAR is getting bold. and here I thought the GRYFFINDOR was always more empathetic, witty, & daring. but then they are also known to be somber, vengeful, & opinionated, so maybe that makes sense. these hard times are enough to change anybody, I suppose. and did you hear people are saying they’re in THE ORDER? rumors fly when people are cooped up.  here, I’ll show you — SAMANTHA always reminded me of the fulfilling burn of the first sip of coffee; the dangling of a slightly bent cross necklace not-so-subtly referring to a crisis in faith; bruises on your knees and the rumors that follow - is she a devout catholic or a dirty whore?; wearing freshly cleaned and ironed clothing; and starting over in a brand new place. and I’ve heard SHE GOT EXPELLED FROM BEAUXBATONS. let’s hope the MUGGLEBORN doesn’t get attacked by the beast. or let’s at least hope that rumor doesn’t get back to them before they do. ( kit, 29, pst, she/her )

( lana condor, 21, ciswoman, she/her ) hey, is that EMMELINE VANCE wandering the halls without a companion? the SIXTH YEAR is getting bold. and here I thought the GRYFFINDOR was always more loyal, outspoken, & passionate. but then they are also known to be guarded, sarcastic, & impatient, so maybe that makes sense. these hard times are enough to change anybody, I suppose. and did you hear people are saying they’re in THE ORDER? rumors fly when people are cooped up.  here, I’ll show you — EMMELINE always reminded me of cherry flavoured lip gloss; blowing kisses with glossy lips; messy ponytails; spirted debates; and open or closed fists, they aren’t afraid to speak their mind. and I’ve heard HER PARENTS HAVE ARRANGED HER MARRIAGE TO A SON FROM ONE OF THE SACRED TWENTY EIGHT FAMILIES BUT SHE ISN’T GOING TO GO THROUGH WITH IT. let’s hope the PUREBLOOD doesn’t get attacked by the beast. or let’s at least hope that rumor doesn’t get back to them before they do. ( tammy, 27, gmt, she/her )

( giulia be, 21, cis female, she/her ) hey, is that LUCINDA TALKALOT wandering the halls without a companion? the SIXTH YEAR is getting bold. and here I thought the SLYTHERIN was always more steadfast, perspicacious, & pragmatic. but then they are also known to be reclusive, perverse, & evasive, so maybe that makes sense. these hard times are enough to change anybody, I suppose. and did you hear people are saying they’re in NO ORGANIZATION? rumors fly when people are cooped up. here, I’ll show you — LUCINDA always reminded me of an unsatiated burning for more and more and more and never less than deserved, a confidence brewed from the gut and from daring, a sun darkened by desire, becoming the voice you always needed to here, what is sometimes mistaken as ecstasy is the feeling of escape. and I’ve heard SHE HEXES HER OPPONENTS DURING MATCHES. let’s hope the PUREBLOOD doesn’t get attacked by the beast. or let’s at least hope that rumor doesn’t get back to them before they do. ( em, 25, est, she/her )

( Timothee Chalamet, Twenty, Cis Man - He / Him ) hey, is that REGULUS BLACK wandering the halls without a companion? the FIFTH YEAR is getting bold. and here I thought the SLYTHERIN was always more astute, courteous, & level-headed. but then they are also known to be secretive, haughty, & vengeful, so maybe that makes sense. these hard times are enough to change anybody, I suppose. and did you hear people are saying they’re in THE KNIGHTS? rumors fly when people are cooped up.  here, I’ll show you — REGULUS always reminded me of foggy mornings, sly smiles, the scent of old parchment, spilt wine, stepping into a dark-wooded home, bitter laughter, the sensation of emptiness when you’re alone after spending the day with your favorite person, blackberry winters, and being woken up in the middle of the night by a thunderstorm shaking the house. and I’ve heard HE IS PLANNING TO MURDER HIS PARENTS IN COLD BLOOD. let’s hope the PUREBLOOD doesn’t get attacked by the beast. or let’s at least hope that rumor doesn’t get back to them before they do. ( Nimue, twenty-four, Mountain, She / Her )

( deaken bluman, 21, cis man, he/him ) hey, is that SIRIUS BLACK wandering the halls without a companion? the SIXTH YEAR is getting bold. and here I thought the GRYFFINDOR was always more fearless, charismatic, & humorous. but then they are also known to be impulsive, guarded, & brooding,  so maybe that makes sense. these hard times are enough to change  anybody, I suppose. and did you hear people are saying they’re in THE ORDER? rumors fly when people are cooped up.  here, I’ll show you — SIRIUS always reminded me of finding something that you lost ages ago, the low beam of light at the end of a dark hallway, a loud burst of laughter in the dead of night, blood shot eyes due to lack of sleep, mourning something that’s still alive. and I’ve heard HE JOINED THE ORDER TO SPITE HIS PARENTS. let’s hope the PUREBLOOD doesn’t get attacked by the beast. or let’s at least hope that rumor doesn’t get back to them before they do. ( leah, 23, cst, she/hers )   

( leo woodall, 22, cismale, she/her ) hey, is that CONNELL SHERIDAN wandering the halls without a companion? the SEVENTH YEAR is getting bold. and here I thought the SLYTHERIN was always more good listener, charming, & resourceful. but then they are also known to be melancholic, indecisive, & pessimist, so maybe that makes sense. these hard times are enough to change anybody, I suppose. and did you hear people are saying they’re in NO ORGANIZATION? rumors fly when people are cooped up.  here, I’ll show you — CONNELL always reminded me of a chain under a shirt,runs in the morning, yearning for something out of reach, smoke after a fire is put out, a fake smile . and I’ve heard he has a MILD ALCOHOL ADDICTION. let’s hope the MUGGLE BORN doesn’t get attacked by the beast. or let’s at least hope that rumor doesn’t get back to them before they do. ( lu, 26, cod, she/her )

( gavin leatherwood, 21, cis male, he/him ) hey, is that JAMES POTTER wandering the halls without a companion? the SIXTH YEAR is getting bold. and here I thought the GRYFFINDOR was always more dynamic, candid, & resolute. but then they are also known to be impulsive, image-conscious, & flippant, so maybe that makes sense. these hard times are enough to change anybody, I suppose. and did you hear people are saying they’re in THE ORDER? rumors fly when people are cooped up.  here, I’ll show you — JAMES always reminded me of the reassuring weight of an arm slung around your shoulders; willow branches rustling in the warm summer breeze; the smoky sweet smell of mesquite and citrus; forever reaching for the horizon, even when the golden light of the setting sun blinds you; uncalloused hands that never quite rest still; the hum of electricity in the air before a summer storm; wearing the limelight like a second skin; the adrenaline of making someone you love laugh; ink-stained fingers and unruly hair from a sleepless night ( is it perfectionism or obsession ? ). and I’ve heard HE DRINKS FELIX FELICIS BEFORE EVERY QUIDDITCH MATCH. let’s hope the PUREBLOOD doesn’t get attacked by the beast. or let’s at least hope that rumor doesn’t get back to them before they do. ( bee, 23, est, she/her )