#iddy.

“Iddy. Absolutely. Iddy was the first friend I made in my House. Believe it or not, I was upset about not being placed in Slytherin like the rest of my family. I thought the Sorting Hat had made a mistake or something. So I was insanely reclusive in those first few weeks of school. I was feeling out of place and alone, and then this guy came over to me in the common room one day and asked if I wanted to join him and some of the others in this game they were playing. I’m glad I said yes, because if I hadn’t, I’d probably still be the most miserable ‘Puff in existence.”

“I wouldn’t call it clashing, but Ephram and I have a sort of friendly rivalry going on with quidditch. Right now he’s our team’s seeker, and that’s a position I intend on claiming one day. I’m cool with being a chaser for now. I’d stay a chaser too, if I really had to. I’m actually pretty good at it. But I’m not giving up my fight anytime soon. I’ll take a seeker scrimmage against Pettaline on the pitch any day.”

“Of course! There’s Sam, Ruby, Iann, and Freddie in Ravenclaw; Tuah, Bella, and Grace in Slytherin; and in my own House there’s Iddy, Ephram, and Danny – just to name a few. But as for the ones I’m really closest to, I’d have to say Ruby, Iann, Iddy, and Sam (obviously).”

@iddyissett

A cardboard box with a number of stamps from abroad had arrived at the loft with Iddy’s name written across the side in black sharpie at an obnoxiously large size -- so he wouldn’t be able to ignore it even if he wanted to. Within the box, there was a birthday card with two gifts. Inside the card, a message in scratchy cursive read: 

Happy Birthday Idds!

Don’t worry-- we’re not actually gonna sit you down and put you through the awkwardness of a traditional birthday celebration. Unless you’re into that. In which case, as soon as I get home, we’re having a fucking mini party. And by we I obviously mean our insane roomie crew. Anyways, enjoy the bartending kit. I figured you had a set at work, but it can’t hurt to have a personal one too, yeah? You’re welcome. 

a closer look at the loft: part i

the kitchen: Dani doesn’t cook, and thank the gods for it. They’ve never been able to. No matter how many times they try to learn, something always goes awry, and after a multitude of attempts, they’ve given up on the practice altogether (but that doesn’t mean they can’t make a mean cup of tea!!). Due to this lack of culinary expertise, Dani had the kitchen area of the loft designed more like a bar. It’s open side is located directly to the right of the large sliding metal door that serves as the flat’s entrance. The small space includes a fridge, sink, stove, oven, coffee machine, dishwasher, toaster, and microwave as one might expect, yet also includes a series of shelves for alcohol and chalkboard walls that visitors or residents can use to leave notes or doodles for one another. Most of the kitchenware is stashed underneath the counter in different cabinet spaces; however, there is also a suspended rack over the stove where a few pots and pans can be hung. full + additional inspo pics [ x x x ]

iann’s bedroom: Iann's bedroom isn't actually a bedroom at all -- at least, not in the traditional sense. Located in the back of the loft and over looking the fire escape, Iann's "room" was fashioned from the wide, previously empty area of space in the loft's lower level. The area has been partitioned off from the rest of the loft with sliding screens that Iann installed himself. To prevent Dani from glancing down over the railing of their lofted room and witnessing an embarrassing sight, a large batique sheer has been stretched across the top of the area. He's even gotten the place sound-warded via spell to muffle his snoring and whatever else goes on in there. A portion of the wall here has also been converted into a chalkboard space so that Iann can scribble as many notes and as much junk as he pleases. He shares the downstairs bathroom with Iddy and has taken to cleaning it once a week.

Because most of his possessions were lost with the wreckage of Mal Ojo, the decor is fairly simple. Minimal, basic attire is kept in a wooden dresser with a mirror. Shoes have been lined up against the wall. The bed sits directly upon the floor with a nightstand cupboard beside it and the rest of the space is dotted with items such as beeswax candles, books, magical items, projects he's working on, and a laundry basket. Iann has no photos or memorabilia on display. full inspo pic [ x ]

downstairs bathroom: The lower level bathroom connects to both Iann’s space near the back of the loft and Iddy’s room. It includes a toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower. The decor is fairly simple and falls in line with the rest of the industrial, grungy feel of the loft itself. full inspo pic [ x ] 

iddy’s bedroom: Iddy’s bedroom is small, but it’s also the only actual "room" in the loft. It’s simply furnished with very little cluttering the surface space that he has at his disposal. He has a brass frame double bed that fills up most of the room, a chest of drawers for his clothes, a small nighstand, and a coat hook. Anything else that he keeps in his room -- his camera case, photo albums, shoes and books -- are all under his bed in neat storage containers. The only things decorating his bedroom are two little potted spider plants. full inspo pic [ x ]