#tedelia

Tedelia - Adelia Selwyn @thatravenpuffwitch and @cursebreakerfarrier

Slytherin and Gryffindor in love and getting along like peas and carrots? It’s hard to believe for the common student but if the passion is there it is going to happen. Dear Addy is far from the stereotype of her house and she is so wonderful and compassionate! Teddy and his dormmates are a group of chaotic Gryffindors but they love their gals all the same. Together he and Addy have built a beautiful family with three great kiddos. Danny is a frequent visitor to the Selwyn-Ellison household and he loves Teddy, Addy and their kids so much!! He considers the kids part of his found family just as much as their parents, they’re like nephews and nieces to him and he tries to find them great gifts for their birthdays and Christmas celebrations. Danny has always been close with Teddy and Adelia - he and Teddy are colleagues as aurors and he stops by to see Adelia frequently while working in France. The role that Tedelia has in Danny’s life is why it is number one on this list!

Roxariel - Gabriel Sapieha @slytherindisaster and Roxie Haley @beloved-bucky

This wholesome ship reaches number two spot by a close margin to Tedelia. I cannot decide which should be number two because its more like that it and Tedelia hold equal places in my book. Still this ship is one of my favorites because the gal in here is Danny’s sister figure and best friend Roxie! Gabriel is also a dear friend to him! He is protective of Danny and cares a lot for his well-being, where to he would put himself in harm’s way to keep him safe. The dynamic for Roxariel is unique - I just love how Gabriel and Roxie are still able to love each other so much even though she is a vampire. In a time where racism and supremacy still dominate the wizarding world, this couple can be an example of how minorities can still achieve successful and fulfilling lives just like regular people. Danny is also very grateful to have Gabriel and Roxie in his life and they’re very dear to him - his life would never be complete in their absence.

Galehan - Siobhan Llewelyn @kc-and-co and Galen Stagg @cursebreakerfarrier

Two sweethearts that have it all. Their story is about living life to the fullest. Bonding over a love of magizoology and outdoorsy-ness, Bon-bon and Galen live a very unique and epic lifestyle with many connections around the world. They look over many creature reserves in several countries - one of which is located in the U.S. state of Arizona. Danny vibes with the couple over their appreciation and reverence of the outdoors, reminding him of the better angels of his old home far away. He loves Bon-bon so much and they’ve been best buddies since their Hogwarts days. Galen is such a sweet and soft boy with great compassion and acceptance for minority groups which Danny really appreciates! When working in America he often stays at one of the reserves under the care of Shiv and Galen and is always happy to see them and hear about their latest adventures!

Reubeila - Leila Hellebore @whatwouldvalerydo and Reuben Willows @that-scouse-wizard

TEDELIA — Teddy Ellison x Adelia Selwyn @thatravenpuffwitch

My goodness. These two… Own. My. Ass. I think they were my first proper HP ship that I actually invested my soul into. They started out as friends, but with Teddy having the biggest crush in Adelia ever since they met. He’d write her love letters and poetry and would never dare to send them: he’s super confident in every way except when love is involved. He’d always flirt but could never bring himself to be serious. Of course, things changed when Adelia reciprocated those feelings and Teddy had never felt more alive. He was the luckiest man in the world. But no matter what Teddy always treated his darling Delia like the queen she is and if she was happy then so was he. I’m so lucky to have these two as a ship and I literally think about them all the time. They’re so precious and 2022 is going to bring more Tedelia content!

BATTICUS — Atticus Grimsley x Bartholomew Varney @carewyncromwell

Oh man where do I begin with Batticus?! They have such a complex relationship that was never intended to turn romantic but it just sort of happened because it felt right, you know? But having kind, Christmas-loving, beautiful Bat have a positive influence in stoic, meticulous Grim was the best thing to happen to his character. I have had hours of joy role playing with these two and would love to do more of it in the future; it was amazing in exploring these two and how their relationship develops over time. And don’t get me started on the Reincarnation AU because OMG IT’S WHAT THEY DESERVE. I was also super grateful to have been able to draw Bat for the 2021 Secret Santa, which made me think about Bat and Grim spending the holidays together ❤️

EMERICK — Emerson Page x Frederick Lavigne @slytherindisaster

One of my absolute favourite friendships is between these two idiots. Slytherin x Ravenclaw friendships are one of the best and there’s a lot of ambition, creativity, and chaos shared between Emerson and Frederick. They like to have debates, make jokes, play the occasional prank on an unsuspecting student (or professor), and can talk about anything and everything for hours on end. They could spend years apart and it would feel as if they’d not seen each other for only a day. Every time I think about Emerick (yep, I gave them a ship name) I think of this drawing I did a while ago and tbh I think it sums their friendship up so well. Oh, and I also envision them to have this height difference that means Emerson is the little gremlin of rage that gentle giant Frederick has to hold back before he kills someone lmao.

ELIRIAM — Eli Cairncross x Miriam Cairncross

I’m sorry for spamming Eliriam content recently but these two are my new obsession. They’re a classic case of ‘grumpy man is only a soft mushy mess for that one other person who is literally a ray of sunshine but could also kick your ass’. I love Eliriam because they grow as people together: Eli being the slightly older one with more academic experience than world/life experience teaches Miriam to finally be a part of the trade that her father and brother kept her at arms length from, whilst Miriam teaches Eli all about patience and love and gets him to realise there’s more to life than his work. They complement one another in so many ways, they’re the most well-dressed couple at every party they attended, and they also have the love and strength to raise a little boy who isn’t even their own. The more I think about Eliriam the more I love them and can’t wait to finish writing the drabbles I’ve started 🥺

TAKIRA — Akira Crane x Talia Crane @whatwouldvalerydo

THESE TWO ARE ENDGAME OKAY. They started out as crackship but Val’s incredible series ‘Late Night Curses’ just skyrocketed my love for them. Everything that’s been written in that series just cemented them in my heart forever. They’re two powerful, hot, complex, badass individuals, but together?? They’re unstoppable. These two immortals were absolutely destined to cross paths and the slowburn that is their story is so agonising yet there is no other way I’d rather have it. If you haven’t already read LNC I HIGHLY suggest you do because your mind will be blown and you’ll have no choice but to skip these two. I’m so grateful to you, Val, for writing that series; you’ve put so much dedication into it and I’m still astonished at it even months later. And like I’ve said before, Akira is as much yours as he is mine ❤️

MIRANTHONY — Mira Iverach x Anthony Hawthorne @gaygryffindorgal