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The Three Broomsticks is the most well-known pub in the small village, which is why it is often rather crowded with students and adults alike. The outside of the building is a good preview of what the inside may look like with the same steep roof as the surrounding buildings with a sign featuring the legendary three broomsticks, all fixed around a lantern to light the patrons' way. It certainly looks better kept than the Hog's Head down the street.
Once you enter the pub, the warmth of the large stone fireplace great you as you place hats and coats by the door. Directly in front of you there are tables and booths lining the majority of the small hall with oil lamps placed on each one. On winter days it is usually hard to find a place beside the large fire grate; however, if you're early enough, you can bet your galleons that you'll be nice and toasty by the fire. To the left is the bar where the bartender waits to take your order.
Text Cut: Menu & Prices
Beverages: one free refill
* Butterbeer - 5 sickles
* Firewhiskey (must be of age) – 10 sickles
* Pumpkin Juice - 3 knuts
* Hot Cocoa – 5 knuts
Entrees
* Shepherd's Pie – 2 galleons
* Fish and Chips - 2 galleons, 3 sickles
* Chicken Noodle Soup – 1 galleon, 3 knuts
* Turkey Sandwich (cold or grilled) - 1 galleon
With cheese - 1 galleon, 2 sickles
* Cheese Sandwich (cold or grilled) - 1 galleon
* Ham Sandwich (cold or grilled) - 1 galleon
With cheese - 1 galleon, 2 sickles
* Tomato Soup - 16 sickles
* Macaroni and Cheese – 1 galleon, 3 sickles
Brrrrr! It was cold outside! Etta wore her thick wool cape and hood to keep herself warm as she made her way to Hogsmeade. Before entering the pub she made sure to shake the snow off her boots. She was to meet her good friend Ezra here and have lunch before going to fetch school supplies. Etta couldn’t function well on an empty stomach.
Upon entry she scanned the room, it was magical, heck everything was magical around here. Obviously. But to the young girl it was a whole new world and she was thriving!
As she continued to observe the tables, Etta spotted one near the fire grate that was available. Jackpot! It only made sense to her to leave her cape by the door where most of the coasts rested. She was wearing a warm sweater as well. In no time the youngling would snag the table for her and Ezra. It was most definitely warm and toasty by the fire as she removed her mittens and rubbed her colds hands together. Much better.
Brrrrr! It was cold outside! Etta wore her thick wool cape and hood to keep herself warm as she made her way to Hogsmeade. Before entering the pub she made sure to shake the snow off her boots. She was to meet her good friend Ezra here and have lunch before going to fetch school supplies. Etta couldn’t function well on an empty stomach.
Upon entry she scanned the room, it was magical, heck everything was magical around here. Obviously. But to the young girl it was a whole new world and she was thriving!
As she continued to observe the tables, Etta spotted one near the fire grate that was available. Jackpot! It only made sense to her to leave her cape by the door where most of the coasts rested. She was wearing a warm sweater as well. In no time the youngling would snag the table for her and Ezra. It was most definitely warm and toasty by the fire as she removed her mittens and rubbed her colds hands together. Much better.
It was FREEZING today. Ezra, in his padded red coat and black hat with a pompom and thick wool gloves, wrapped his arms around himself as he made his way to Three Broomsticks where he was meeting Etta for lunch. Hogwarts food was always good, but it was nice to have a change of scene and to spend time out of school with friends.
He entered the cosy, welcoming pub, the warmth hitting him as soon as he opened the door. He immediately pulled off his gloves and stuck them in his coat pocket and looked around for Etta. He spied her by the fireplace and grinned. What a score getting the plum table in the place! Forgetting to hang his coat at the door, he joined her, his cheeks flushing from the contrast of cold outside and the warmth in the pub. “Hi Etta!” He greeted as enthusiastically as ever. “How the heck did you manage to snag this table?” He took a seat and removed his coat, hanging it over the back of his chair. The hat came next, making his hair stick up all over the place. His mum needed to take him to get a trim during the Christmas break.
It was FREEZING today. Ezra, in his padded red coat and black hat with a pompom and thick wool gloves, wrapped his arms around himself as he made his way to Three Broomsticks where he was meeting Etta for lunch. Hogwarts food was always good, but it was nice to have a change of scene and to spend time out of school with friends.
He entered the cosy, welcoming pub, the warmth hitting him as soon as he opened the door. He immediately pulled off his gloves and stuck them in his coat pocket and looked around for Etta. He spied her by the fireplace and grinned. What a score getting the plum table in the place! Forgetting to hang his coat at the door, he joined her, his cheeks flushing from the contrast of cold outside and the warmth in the pub. “Hi Etta!” He greeted as enthusiastically as ever. “How the heck did you manage to snag this table?” He took a seat and removed his coat, hanging it over the back of his chair. The hat came next, making his hair stick up all over the place. His mum needed to take him to get a trim during the Christmas break.
Etta stared at the menu trying to decide what to order whilst her friend arrived. The mac and cheese, along with the sandwich and soups were a safe choice but wanted to try something new. ‘Course there was the chance she might not like the new dishes but worth trying? At least she’ll know not to order it again. The fish and chips sounded far better than the shepherd’s pie, but she was also curious about it.
Hearing her name come from her cheerful friend, Etta turned her attention to him. “Hi Ezra!” Etta beamed and waved at him. He was a really nice friend.”I’m quick.” She teased, giggling. ”My grandma would say, ‘the early bird gets the worm.’” Thus making it a point to be punctual or even a few minutes early.
Noticing Ezra’s cheeks she looked at her own hands that had gone back to their natural color once they warmed by the fire then looked up at her friend’s hair.”Your hair is fuzzy!” She giggled. Ezra's hair reminded her of an irrelevant fact about hair being fuzzy during a rainstorm indicated one was about to be struck by lightening.”What are you going to order?” She pointed to the menu.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Mama Paton! <3
QUOTE=Kolyander;12554838]It was a bit cold out today. Hady hoped each of her children were dressed for the weather. What was she talking about, she knew that they all were, she had seen each one of them earlier that morning before they all headed out towards Hogsmeade for the day. The three youngest no doubt going off to meet up with their friends as they did their shopping and explored the little town. Her eldest she would be meeting up with in only moments as they had agreed to meet up for some mama, daughter time. These were always special times, beautiful moments when she got some one of one time with her children.
Opening the door to the Three Broomsticks and stepping inside, Hady stepped inside, her gaze already seeking out Nova. It only took but a second for her to locate her. "When did you get so grown up?" she asked with a soft smile.[/QUOTE]
There was her beautiful mama!
Nova’s face lit up with a smile as Hady came towards her. “Hi, mama!’’ greeted the oldest Paton child. She patted the chair next to hers. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m still your little star/butterfly, aren’t I?” And she would always be Hady’s and Frankie’s little one. “Here. I got you a butterbeer.” Nova gently slid the mug so that it was directly before Hady.
“I hope I didn’t keep you away from grading papers or planning your lessons.” She suddenly was worried that Hady might have had to push her work back on Nova’s account. Despite this, the seventh year was still bursting to discuss what was on her mind; advice was needed and desperately so.
Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC)
Ravenclaw
First Year
x12
Butterfly! <3
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
There was her eldest look alike! The first to make her a mama!
Hady absolutely cherished the way even at seventeen, her daughters face still lit up when she saw her. She liked to think that even as all her children were now getting older (the youngest was about to be twelve very soon!) that they all still shared a very special bond with her. "Hello, my little butterfly, Hady greeted in return a gentle smile tugging at her lips. Oh, how it warmed her heart to still be getting called mama! "You most certainly are and you always will be no matter what age you are but that doesn't mean you aren't growing up, or am I mistaken? Because I can definitely return all those gifts meant for a young lady and get you things for a small child." This was said with a teasing smile and a playful twinkle in her as she slid onto the seat beside Nova, wrapping her hands around the warm beverage as it was slid in front of her. Thank you, a warm drink is what I need after being outside in the cold.
Leave it to Nova to be thinking about that. A gentle look was given to her right away, along with a soft pat upon the hand. "Don't you be worrying none about that. There will be no talk about my work unless it involves the creatures, her mama told her, smiling lightly. There wasn't any way she would allow her work to get in the way with her time with her children, unless it was something major. In which case she knew they would understand. "Now tell me what you've been up to lately, how are your classes? What have you been up to?" Was there anything at all that she needed to know?
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: A sweet mama! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander
There was her eldest look alike! The first to make her a mama!
Hady absolutely cherished the way even at seventeen, her daughters face still lit up when she saw her. She liked to think that even as all her children were now getting older (the youngest was about to be twelve very soon!) that they all still shared a very special bond with her. "Hello, my little butterfly, Hady greeted in return a gentle smile tugging at her lips. Oh, how it warmed her heart to still be getting called mama! "You most certainly are and you always will be no matter what age you are but that doesn't mean you aren't growing up, or am I mistaken? Because I can definitely return all those gifts meant for a young lady and get you things for a small child." This was said with a teasing smile and a playful twinkle in her as she slid onto the seat beside Nova, wrapping her hands around the warm beverage as it was slid in front of her. Thank you, a warm drink is what I need after being outside in the cold.
Leave it to Nova to be thinking about that. A gentle look was given to her right away, along with a soft pat upon the hand. "Don't you be worrying none about that. There will be no talk about my work unless it involves the creatures, her mama told her, smiling lightly. There wasn't any way she would allow her work to get in the way with her time with her children, unless it was something major. In which case she knew they would understand. "Now tell me what you've been up to lately, how are your classes? What have you been up to?" Was there anything at all that she needed to know?
Yes, she would forever be the big baby Paton! Obviously, since her siblings had come after her.
Of course Nova’s eyes and face would always light up whenever she saw her parents. She might take more after her father and be so, so very close to him but she did adore her mama to the highest. In other words, she would always have a strong bond with them both; she would not have it any other way. Little butterfly, big butterfly, that was Nova! She made a face at Hady’s comment. “I am growing up, I suppose. And I am enjoying the journey and looking forward to being an Auror but…” Nova paused {actually, she was stalling} to take a healthy gulp of butterbeer. “No, no!’’ she added hastily after gulping down the drink. Nova was laughing. “I’ll keep all my grown up gifts, thank you very much, mama!”
The younger Slytherin could not help but be relieved, both on the count of not having to talk about her mama’s work and that Nova hadn’t disturbed her. “Thanks, mama. I appreciate that.” She fiddled with the mug, her gaze fixed on it. “Oh, you know. The usual. Studying hard for NEWTs, trying to keep up with homework, trying to maintain a social life, trying not to go insane and…” Here, Nova hesitated again for a second before rushing on. “I think I’m starting to like Kennedy. I mean like the romantic way.” Even admitting it aloud sounded mortified to her and her face reflected that much. Hady knew all about how Kennedy felt about her; he had been trying to convince her to date him for a while now but she had always avoided doing so.
Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC)
Ravenclaw
First Year
x12
Forever and a day late... so sorry! <3
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Yes, she would forever be the big baby Paton! Obviously, since her siblings had come after her.
Of course Nova’s eyes and face would always light up whenever she saw her parents. She might take more after her father and be so, so very close to him but she did adore her mama to the highest. In other words, she would always have a strong bond with them both; she would not have it any other way. Little butterfly, big butterfly, that was Nova! She made a face at Hady’s comment. “I am growing up, I suppose. And I am enjoying the journey and looking forward to being an Auror but…” Nova paused {actually, she was stalling} to take a healthy gulp of butterbeer. “No, no!’’ she added hastily after gulping down the drink. Nova was laughing. “I’ll keep all my grown up gifts, thank you very much, mama!”
The younger Slytherin could not help but be relieved, both on the count of not having to talk about her mama’s work and that Nova hadn’t disturbed her. “Thanks, mama. I appreciate that.” She fiddled with the mug, her gaze fixed on it. “Oh, you know. The usual. Studying hard for NEWTs, trying to keep up with homework, trying to maintain a social life, trying not to go insane and…” Here, Nova hesitated again for a second before rushing on. “I think I’m starting to like Kennedy. I mean like the romantic way.” Even admitting it aloud sounded mortified to her and her face reflected that much. Hady knew all about how Kennedy felt about her; he had been trying to convince her to date him for a while now but she had always avoided doing so.
No matter her age, Nova would always be her baby.
Ah, yes, if there was anyone that knew this very well, it was Hady. Her eldest daughter had always been so very close with her father and this mama bear saw nothing at all wrong with it. The bond between parent and child was strong within their family and she knew there was nothing at all to worry about. As long as her children knew they could always come to them with anything, that's what really mattered. The face that was made had her smiling. "You truly are. Much too quickly I might add.. so if you could slow down just a smidge I would gladly appreciate it, thank you." She laughed softly along with Nova. "Are you sure now? Because you can always swap things with your sisters if you like." There was a playfulness to her tone here because she knew that the girls wouldn't be doing any of that with their gifts. Sharing and maybe a little borrowing but not trading.
"I would like to hope that by now you know me well enough to know that anytime you need to talk all you have to do is ask and I'll be listening." When it came to her kids, she would drop whatever she was doing for them. As she listened to Nova speak she took a sip of her drink the warmth of it making her feel quite content and relaxed. It was nice how a drink could do that on a cold day. "Seventh year is indeed the toughest but the most rewarding. Continue to take it one day at a time and remember that breaks are good don't over work yourself. She was speaking from experience here.
Ah, now was this the real reason they were sitting here talking and having a warm drink together? A gentle smile formed on her lips. "I see. And is that such a bad thing? As her mama she knew all about Kennedy already but what she needed to hear was why her daughter sounded like this was the worst thing in the entire universe.
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: A sweet mama! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander
No matter her age, Nova would always be her baby.
Ah, yes, if there was anyone that knew this very well, it was Hady. Her eldest daughter had always been so very close with her father and this mama bear saw nothing at all wrong with it. The bond between parent and child was strong within their family and she knew there was nothing at all to worry about. As long as her children knew they could always come to them with anything, that's what really mattered. The face that was made had her smiling. "You truly are. Much too quickly I might add.. so if you could slow down just a smidge I would gladly appreciate it, thank you." She laughed softly along with Nova. "Are you sure now? Because you can always swap things with your sisters if you like." There was a playfulness to her tone here because she knew that the girls wouldn't be doing any of that with their gifts. Sharing and maybe a little borrowing but not trading.
"I would like to hope that by now you know me well enough to know that anytime you need to talk all you have to do is ask and I'll be listening." When it came to her kids, she would drop whatever she was doing for them. As she listened to Nova speak she took a sip of her drink the warmth of it making her feel quite content and relaxed. It was nice how a drink could do that on a cold day. "Seventh year is indeed the toughest but the most rewarding. Continue to take it one day at a time and remember that breaks are good don't over work yourself. She was speaking from experience here.
Ah, now was this the real reason they were sitting here talking and having a warm drink together? A gentle smile formed on her lips. "I see. And is that such a bad thing? As her mama she knew all about Kennedy already but what she needed to hear was why her daughter sounded like this was the worst thing in the entire universe.
Nova giggled. “Oh, mama! If that were possible, I would. I suppose no one’s yet invented a potion to slow our aging process.” She tapped her chin thoughtfully. “I suppose that would upset the natural balance and laws of nature though so you’ll just have to try to get used to me being grown up.” The younger woman squeezed the older’s arm affectionately. “Nope, I’m fine with keeping each of my gifts, especially the ones given by you and papa.” They were the most precious to her!
“Yes, I know. Just don’t want to bother you too much,” Nova mumbled. Pulling anyone away from their schedule to talk over her problems always seemed a bit too much to her, even if those anyones were her parents. “I’ll keep that in mind.” Nova knew these bits of advice, yes, but Hady reminding her about them helped a lot. “Sometimes it’s difficult to remember that by getting completely overwhelmed by all the pressing matters.” Surely Hady had had moments like that?
Nova shifted, unsure of the answer to that question. “Yes? I mean, no? I don’t know.’’ A hopeless gaze was fixed on Hady. “What if he distracts me from my goals of being the best Auror of my age?” You know what? That wasn’t the real question that was bothering her. This was: “What if I eventually fall so in love with him that I become distracted and don’t follow through with my goals, mama?” The seventh year quite wanted to throw herself in her mother’s lap and wail but she was a big girl. A big, dignified young lady and she would not allow herself to succumb to such childish behaviour.
Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC)
Ravenclaw
First Year
x12
A lovely daughter! <3
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Nova giggled. “Oh, mama! If that were possible, I would. I suppose no one’s yet invented a potion to slow our aging process.” She tapped her chin thoughtfully. “I suppose that would upset the natural balance and laws of nature though so you’ll just have to try to get used to me being grown up.” The younger woman squeezed the older’s arm affectionately. “Nope, I’m fine with keeping each of my gifts, especially the ones given by you and papa.” They were the most precious to her!
“Yes, I know. Just don’t want to bother you too much,” Nova mumbled. Pulling anyone away from their schedule to talk over her problems always seemed a bit too much to her, even if those anyones were her parents. “I’ll keep that in mind.” Nova knew these bits of advice, yes, but Hady reminding her about them helped a lot. “Sometimes it’s difficult to remember that by getting completely overwhelmed by all the pressing matters.” Surely Hady had had moments like that?
Nova shifted, unsure of the answer to that question. “Yes? I mean, no? I don’t know.’’ A hopeless gaze was fixed on Hady. “What if he distracts me from my goals of being the best Auror of my age?” You know what? That wasn’t the real question that was bothering her. This was: “What if I eventually fall so in love with his that I become distracted and don’t follow through with my goals, mama?” The seventh year quite wanted to throw herself in her mother’s lap and wail but she was a big girl. A big, dignified young lady and she would not allow herself to succumb to such childish behaviour.
"Would you? Perhaps I could keep you all little again for a bit?" she smiled softly, a knowing look in her eyes. "Yes, that's the way it works. You're only little for a short amount of time. It doesn't last very long at all and in the blink of an eye you're all grown up." It was scary how quickly this had happened. Was it not just the other day that Nova was born? "Well alright, if you're sure. You can keep everything that was bought for you." Hady laughed quietly.
The slightest shake of her head was given as she looked to her eldest. "Bother me all you like. I never mind. You are meant to do so, as my daughter." It was expected that her children would come to her when she was busy at times. That's how life worked when there were children, even as they grew up. "I understand how things can get very overwhelming but do try your best to keep it as manageable as you can. Remember to try to have a schedule of studying times if you can. It really does help." Of course she had. This was why she was trying to help her children learn from the mistakes she had made in her studying habits.
Now this was where the older woman simply smiled softly letting her daughter do the talking for a few moments before she said anything. She knew there was a main point to this discussion and when the question finally came up, Hady couldn't help but turn slightly in her chair to face Nova. "Before I go on and answer those questions for you, let me ask you this. What type of Auror do you think your father is? And how do you think he got there?" And no these weren't trick questions, Nova.
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Mama Paton! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander
"Would you? Perhaps I could keep you all little again for a bit?" she smiled softly, a knowing look in her eyes. "Yes, that's the way it works. You're only little for a short amount of time. It doesn't last very long at all and in the blink of an eye you're all grown up." It was scary how quickly this had happened. Was it not just the other day that Nova was born? "Well alright, if you're sure. You can keep everything that was bought for you." Hady laughed quietly.
The slightest shake of her head was given as she looked to her eldest. "Bother me all you like. I never mind. You are meant to do so, as my daughter." It was expected that her children would come to her when she was busy at times. That's how life worked when there were children, even as they grew up. "I understand how things can get very overwhelming but do try your best to keep it as manageable as you can. Remember to try to have a schedule of studying times if you can. It really does help." Of course she had. This was why she was trying to help her children learn from the mistakes she had made in her studying habits.
Now this was where the older woman simply smiled softly letting her daughter do the talking for a few moments before she said anything. She knew there was a main point to this discussion and when the question finally came up, Hady couldn't help but turn slightly in her chair to face Nova. "Before I go on and answer those questions for you, let me ask you this. What type of Auror do you think your father is? And how do you think he got there?" And no these weren't trick questions, Nova.
“I would,” Nova responded honestly. “You and papa dearest would have little me for a while longer.” She wondered if her mother was going to start crying as the woman explained how quickly Nova had grown up. Oh dear. Would Nova have to stop at the counter for a few napkins? She kept an observant eye on the older woman. “At least there’s Bryony; you get to enjoy her journey through her teenage years.” If Hady should think about it, there was also little Aryan, since she was practically a third parent to the guy. So basically, there would be two kiddos she got to watch grow up. Nova smiled broadly at the next words. Yes! She would be keeping it all!
“I hope you don’t regret those words, mama,’’ the seventh year teased. But she appreciated being told that she could always go to her mother when needed. It was nice being reminded of this. Oh, yes! A study time table was always helpful. “I’ll draw one of those up this evening. I also have a few friends who would like to start a study group so we’ll be working out a schedule for one of those as well.” Nova had her fingers crossed that both of these would work out.
Why was her mother smiling like that? It was actually a mental rhetorical question, okay? Because Nova knew… she knew the words of wisdom were coming. Were those trick questions? The young lady downed some more butterbeer as she tried to decide. Finally, she said, “The very best Auror of his aging generation. He got there by hard work and focus, of course!” That was where Nova got her determination from, after all. Of all the Paton children, she was most like him.
Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC)
Ravenclaw
First Year
x12
Sweet Nova! <3
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
“I would,” Nova responded honestly. “You and papa dearest would have little me for a while longer.” She wondered if her mother was going to start crying as the woman explained how quickly Nova had grown up. Oh dear. Would Nova have to stop at the counter for a few napkins? She kept an observant eye on the older woman. “At least there’s Bryony; you get to enjoy her journey through her teenage years.” If Hady should think about it, there was also little Aryan, since she was practically a third parent to the guy. So basically, there would be two kiddos she got to watch grow up. Nova smiled broadly at the next words. Yes! She would be keeping it all!
“I hope you don’t regret those words, mama,’’ the seventh year teased. But she appreciated being told that she could always go to her mother when needed. It was nice being reminded of this. Oh, yes! A study time table was always helpful. “I’ll draw one of those up this evening. I also have a few friends who would like to start a study group so we’ll be working out a schedule for one of those as well.” Nova had her fingers crossed that both of these would work out.
Why was her mother smiling like that? It was actually a mental rhetorical question, okay? Because Nova knew… she knew the words of wisdom were coming. Were those trick questions? The young lady downed some more butterbeer as she tried to decide. Finally, she said, “The very best Auror of his aging generation. He got there by hard work and focus, of course!” That was where Nova got her determination from, after all. Of all the Paton children, she was most like him.
"I don't think I'm the only mama that would take that offer in a heartbeat without any questions asked." Growing up she never understood it when her own father had told her to slow down and not grow up so fast but now that the years were passing by and her first baby was graduation in a few months time, she understood. It was one of those things that a parent/caretaker could understand. Hady smiled softly at the mention of her youngest. "Yes, but even she's growing up quickly." Much faster than she could ever imagine they all would. Working at Hogwarts she would be watching many many young ladies and gentlemen grow right before her eyes.
Regret telling her children they could come to her? Never. But she was sure they would come to her at all the times she was busy. "There's going to come a day when you all are on your own and you won't be coming to me for every little thing, so I'm going to take what I can get right now." While they were all still willing to come to her with their troubles or just wanted to talk. "There you go. Then you'll have no trouble with staying on task. Do make sure to schedule in some time for food and sleep," Hady reminded her playfully.
"Exactly. And I know you want to be the same. Now let me go on to remind you that he got there while being married and raising a family. I'm not saying that you need to do that, I'm just saying that it's possible to not shut out the world around you and still make it to your goals." Did this make any sense at all to Nova? "Relations and life in general aren't always an easy balance but if you think it's worth it, then you find a way."
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Mama Paton! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander
"I don't think I'm the only mama that would take that offer in a heartbeat without any questions asked." Growing up she never understood it when her own father had told her to slow down and not grow up so fast but now that the years were passing by and her first baby was graduation in a few months time, she understood. It was one of those things that a parent/caretaker could understand. Hady smiled softly at the mention of her youngest. "Yes, but even she's growing up quickly." Much faster than she could ever imagine they all would. Working at Hogwarts she would be watching many many young ladies and gentlemen grow right before her eyes.
Regret telling her children they could come to her? Never. But she was sure they would come to her at all the times she was busy. "There's going to come a day when you all are on your own and you won't be coming to me for every little thing, so I'm going to take what I can get right now." While they were all still willing to come to her with their troubles or just wanted to talk. "There you go. Then you'll have no trouble with staying on task. Do make sure to schedule in some time for food and sleep," Hady reminded her playfully.
"Exactly. And I know you want to be the same. Now let me go on to remind you that he got there while being married and raising a family. I'm not saying that you need to do that, I'm just saying that it's possible to not shut out the world around you and still make it to your goals." Did this make any sense at all to Nova? "Relations and life in general aren't always an easy balance but if you think it's worth it, then you find a way."
Nova nodded understandingly. Well, with as much understanding as she could muster as a part of her could not understand why every parent she knew seemed to be reluctant about their kiddos growing up. Perhaps someday she would relate but today was not that day. “She is! It’ll be interesting to see if she gives up the idea of being a Ninja Warrior Princess.” But knowing her youngest sibling, that could be a challenge as Bryony was incredibly stubborn at times.
The seventh year could not help but feel sorry for her mama. “That sounds rather lonesome,’’ she said as she linked an arm through Hady’s then resting her head on her shoulder. “I’ll always come to you when I need advice or just want to talk. You can count on that!” Nova’s mama and papa always gave the best advice and were easy to talk to. “I promise to do that,’’ she affirmed with a laugh, a response to her schedule-keeping.
Nova bit her lip as the words about her papa were processed. It was true: papa had done all of that while being married and raising a family. He could have easily been taken up with family life and could have put his career goals on the back burner but he hadn’t. “Papa’s got a good, focused head on his shoulders,’’ she said, admiration dripping in her voice. She supposed she was just worried about not being as focused as he was. “So… so, I should be with Kennedy then?” His stupid smirking face was all she could picture now. “It’s a scary leap, mama. I’m mortified. But I do like him. Whenever I’m with him, there’s not a boring second. He annoys me, but it’s in a good way.”
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Nova nodded understandingly. Well, with as much understanding as she could muster as a part of her could not understand why every parent she knew seemed to be reluctant about their kiddos growing up. Perhaps someday she would relate but today was not that day. “She is! It’ll be interesting to see if she gives up the idea of being a Ninja Warrior Princess.” But knowing her youngest sibling, that could be a challenge as Bryony was incredibly stubborn at times.
The seventh year could not help but feel sorry for her mama. “That sounds rather lonesome,’’ she said as she linked an arm through Hady’s then resting her head on her shoulder. “I’ll always come to you when I need advice or just want to talk. You can count on that!” Nova’s mama and papa always gave the best advice and were easy to talk to. “I promise to do that,’’ she affirmed with a laugh, a response to her schedule-keeping.
Nova bit her lip as the words about her papa were processed. It was true: papa had done all of that while being married and raising a family. He could have easily been taken up with family life and could have put his career goals on the back burner but he hadn’t. “Papa’s got a good, focused head on his shoulders,’’ she said, admiration dripping in her voice. She supposed she was just worried about not being as focused as he was. “So… so, I should be with Kennedy then?” His stupid smirking face was all she could picture now. “It’s a scary leap, mama. I’m mortified. But I do like him. Whenever I’m with him, there’s not a boring second. He annoys me, but it’s in a good way.”
There was no sense in dwelling any longer on things that she had no control over. Sooner or later all of her babies were going to grow up and go out into the world to do their own things. Speaking of which, Hady gave a soft laugh at Nova's thought. "Do you think she'll change her mind or no?" Honestly she wasn't sure if Bryony would give up on that dream of hers. At least not anytime soon.
Hady smiled softly, pressing a gentle kiss to the top of her daughters head. "You seem to forget that I'll still have your father around. And all the creatures." So she wouldn't be completely alone. There would simply be a lack of children in the home. "I'll be looking forward to it." She enjoyed all of their talks, big and small. There was a small nod of her head, she knew that Nova took her studies seriously.
Speaking about Frankie made her smile, even talk about when they were younger. "He does and so do you." She was his daughter after all. "I can't answer that. Only you can decide that. But don't turn the young man away simply because you're afraid. A talk can go a very long way, always remember that." There had been many talks between Frankie and herself that had gotten them to where they are now. "It is scary, all new things are. Especially when it involves someone else." That was one thing she always understood. Sometimes that leap just had to be taken though. There was a gentle laugh before anything else could be said. "Nothing at all wrong with that. He'll keep you on your toes like your father always does for me. Never ever a dull moment in our lives." More importantly though, never any regrets.
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There was no sense in dwelling any longer on things that she had no control over. Sooner or later all of her babies were going to grow up and go out into the world to do their own things. Speaking of which, Hady gave a soft laugh at Nova's thought. "Do you think she'll change her mind or no?" Honestly she wasn't sure if Bryony would give up on that dream of hers. At least not anytime soon.
Hady smiled softly, pressing a gentle kiss to the top of her daughters head. "You seem to forget that I'll still have your father around. And all the creatures." So she wouldn't be completely alone. There would simply be a lack of children in the home. "I'll be looking forward to it." She enjoyed all of their talks, big and small. There was a small nod of her head, she knew that Nova took her studies seriously.
Speaking about Frankie made her smile, even talk about when they were younger. "He does and so do you." She was his daughter after all. "I can't answer that. Only you can decide that. But don't turn the young man away simply because you're afraid. A talk can go a very long way, always remember that." There had been many talks between Frankie and herself that had gotten them to where they are now. "It is scary, all new things are. Especially when it involves someone else." That was one thing she always understood. Sometimes that leap just had to be taken though. There was a gentle laugh before anything else could be said. "Nothing at all wrong with that. He'll keep you on your toes like your father always does for me. Never ever a dull moment in our lives." More importantly though, never any regrets.
It was a simple question with a simple answer. “No, she’s way too stubborn,” Nova replied laughing. When Bry set her sights on something, it was difficult to convince her otherwise. The eldest Paton sibling did not envy anyone who got in her sister’s way. She wrinkled her nose; indeed she had forgotten that her precious mama had papa and the creatures. Mama dearest would be okay then. The younger Slytherin meant it when she said that she would always go to Hady for all the talks; there was no wiser adult {other than Frankie} than Mrs. Paton!
It was all beyond scary. It was terrifying. But no one but Hady knew how terrified Nova was, and she trusted her mother would not tell anyone about it. Nova nodded. “I hear everything you’re saying, mama. Thank you.” The remainder of her butterbeer was downed slowly, her mind racing. Her parents had turned out just fine in terms of their goals. Maybe Nova just needed to think things through now that she had been provided with insights from her mother. Insights which she was very grateful for, by the way. “I think I need to go for a walk while I mull things over. Thank you for listening.” A kiss of gratitude was pressed to her mother’s cheek. “I shall see you back at the Castle soon, okay? Also, don’t worry! My clothes are equipped with a Heating Charm for the weather.” So she’d be as snug as a bug in a rug! She left the table for her walk and for Hady to enjoy some time by herself.
On her way out, Nova decided the right thing had been done. Hady’s advice had been very helpful. The young woman thought she already knew what had to be done.
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It was a simple question with a simple answer. “No, she’s way too stubborn,” Nova replied laughing. When Bry set her sights on something, it was difficult to convince her otherwise. The eldest Paton sibling did not envy anyone who got in her sister’s way. She wrinkled her nose; indeed she had forgotten that her precious mama had papa and the creatures. Mama dearest would be okay then. The younger Slytherin meant it when she said that she would always go to Hady for all the talks; there was no wiser adult {other than Frankie} than Mrs. Paton!
It was all beyond scary. It was terrifying. But no one but Hady knew how terrified Nova was, and she trusted her mother would not tell anyone about it. Nova nodded. “I hear everything you’re saying, mama. Thank you.” The remainder of her butterbeer was downed slowly, her mind racing. Her parents had turned out just fine in terms of their goals. Maybe Nova just needed to think things through now that she had been provided with insights from her mother. Insights which she was very grateful for, by the way. “I think I need to go for a walk while I mull things over. Thank you for listening.” A kiss of gratitude was pressed to her mother’s cheek. “I shall see you back at the Castle soon, okay? Also, don’t worry! My clothes are equipped with a Heating Charm for the weather.” So she’d be as snug as a bug in a rug! She left the table for her walk and for Hady to enjoy some time by herself.
On her way out, Nova decided the right thing had been done. Hady’s advice had been very helpful. The young woman thought she already knew what had to be done.
Mama Paton could only smile and nod. It was very true, Bryony was stubborn, they all knew this. "She gets that from you," Hady joked playfully with her eldest daughter. No matter how many creatures ended up on the house once all the kids moved out, she would always look forward to them coming home for visits and their talks. The simpler moments were some of the ones she cherished most.
If anyone understood how scary life could be, it was this woman. There had been so many instances in life that had been frightening, not only for her but also for Frankie and at times for their entire family. Nova was an intelligent young lady and Hady knew she would do what was best for her. "You're very welcome, my sweet girl. A walk to think things through may be exactly what you need. And remember, there's never any rush when it comes to relationships. Know what you want and stick with it." The older brunette will always be here if she's needed.
"That's my girl. Keeping warm is very important. I'll see you later." Yes, even still she worried about the kids catching colds. Finishing off her own butterbeer, she fixed her coat and got herself ready to head back out into the cold.
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Fynley didn’t have anything against the Hogwarts castle per se but he did always look forward to Hogsmeade weekends, a welcome escape from ‘school’ where he didn’t have to think about NEWTs and lessons or whatever. It wasn’t even like Hogsmeade was particularly exciting either, other than a couple of pubs and a few shops of which he didn’t really have much interest in their wares. But it was different from the usual monotonous stone walls and cobbled floors that hadn’t changed in centuries.
He’d come from a run around the grounds that morning followed by a brief shower hence why his usual curls were still soggy and flopped over his eyes. Quidditch had kind of taken a back seat for a while but not wanting to ruin his fitness levels by not exercising entirely, he had taken to an early morning jog before anyone was even awake. The seventh year had arranged to meet Joseph at the Three Broomsticks although his initial suggestion (out of pure amusement at seeing his boyfriend sat in a pink frilly cafe complete with doilies and heart shaped cushions) had been Madam Puddifoots but even he agreed it was a step too far and would likely never hear the end of it from his mates.
The Slytherin arrived first and leaned against the wall underneath the old pub sign, arms folded across his chest out of necessity for keeping the cold out rather than as a defensive stance.
Fynley didn’t have anything against the Hogwarts castle per se but he did always look forward to Hogsmeade weekends, a welcome escape from ‘school’ where he didn’t have to think about NEWTs and lessons or whatever. It wasn’t even like Hogsmeade was particularly exciting either, other than a couple of pubs and a few shops of which he didn’t really have much interest in their wares. But it was different from the usual monotonous stone walls and cobbled floors that hadn’t changed in centuries.
He’d come from a run around the grounds that morning followed by a brief shower hence why his usual curls were still soggy and flopped over his eyes. Quidditch had kind of taken a back seat for a while but not wanting to ruin his fitness levels by not exercising entirely, he had taken to an early morning jog before anyone was even awake. The seventh year had arranged to meet Joseph at the Three Broomsticks although his initial suggestion (out of pure amusement at seeing his boyfriend sat in a pink frilly cafe complete with doilies and heart shaped cushions) had been Madam Puddifoots but even he agreed it was a step too far and would likely never hear the end of it from his mates.
The Slytherin arrived first and leaned against the wall underneath the old pub sign, arms folded across his chest out of necessity for keeping the cold out rather than as a defensive stance.
Despite the very late library session the night before - Freddy was up bright and early, because no way was he going to miss the 'hogsmeade' weekend. He was low on some supplies and getting out of the castle was absolutely necessary at this point.
But before he could raid the Dervish and Banges - he decided to stop for a butterbeer, especially before the three broomsticks became too crowded with all the couples of Hogwarts - why was it the go to dating place was beyond him.
So, naturally when he spotted his best friend by the door, he grinned, "Aww, Fynn - I had no idea you were waiting for me here"
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Black trousers, black jumper, black coat, black boots. Joseph certainly was a walking stereotype and his lightly tousled long locks (thanks for nothing, wind) and his brooding posture marked by slouched shoulders only served to accentuate the vibe. The common assumption was that he was stressed and anxious about the upcoming NEWTs and graduation, but those people clearly did not know a thing about him. If he could get away with it, he would skip his exams just like he had OWLs. Spending a couple nights in a dingy tent on more liberated grounds surrounded by nameless faces and thunderous music was better than sitting any exam or spending any given day at Hogwarts - grandmother harpy's repugnant looks were just the icing on the cake. Serving detentions for skipping classes wasn't even all that bad considering how soft the professors at this school were - though if he had to hear one more of the headmaster's lame jokes he may be tempted to enchant his ears away.
Alas, it was a far more severe and intimate reason for his anxiousness now as his warm breath came out in whispy vapors while he sung along softly to the song blasting through his earbuds. "...hot and cold...bought and sold...a heart as hard as gold yeah...are you satisfied?" Lingering more than a few paces away and in the middle of the street with his hands shoved deep into his pockets and still mouthing the words to this classic jam, Joseph began going over the same scene and same speech he had been rehearsing over and over again since his last appointment at the Department of Mysteries. His stomach uncharacteristically churned and knotted his stomach when his eyes fell upon Fynley's freckled features and he found his feet reluctant for a few seconds too long to continue to stride forward. Thankfully, the streets were rather crowded and he had strategically positioned himself near a lamppost where his dark attire sort of blended in with it (against white snow but...whatever) so he was banking on Fynley to not notice him being a complete dullard.
Drumming his hands on his thighs as the song came to a close, Joseph's dawdling came back to bite him square in the rear as someone else strut right up to his boyfriend...and suddenly he felt like a piece of overcooked spaghetti - not to be dramatic or anything.
"Tssssk," he hissed under his breath as he pushed off and away from the lamppost with only the most mature of thoughts in mind. "He wasn't," Joseph said loudly, keeping his rabid dog snarl to as much of a minimum as possible with a questioning level of success.
Maybe he was more the boiling pot of water than the overcooked spaghetti.
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Fynley wasn’t left waiting like a lemon leaning against the Leaky Cauldron for too long; however his joining company wasn’t who he had expected. Still, being joined by your best mate wasn’t exactly a bad thing and the grin on the Slytherin’s face reflected his appreciation. “As much as I love your company, mate, I was actu—“ His words were interpreted by that familiar set of blonde tousled locks seemingly appearing from out of nowhere and growling out his response like an annoyed Crup.
See this was what Fynley was most concerned about when it came to introducing Joseph and Freddy together. So secure in his relationship was he that he, rather naively perhaps, didn’t think it would be an issue. But then again this was Joseph and despite him not being the jealous type, he wasn’t exactly the friendliest either. The briefest hint of an amused smile graced Fynley’s face at the classic hostile response to Freddy’s words followed by a playful warning look. “Be nice” he chuckled, reaching his fingers out to subtly brush against Joseph’s. A sort of apology for their alone time being interrupted but also a casual hint that he was still there and he was his and that they could continue whatever they needed to later in their dorm.
“There’s plenty of me to go around” The seventeen year old teased, glancing between the pair. Egotistical humour tended to be his go-to when it came to slightly awkward situations like this one, an attempt to break any ice that was currently freezing over his companions. Although the juxtaposition between his outwardly cold, self-preserving, mildly ethereal (and yet Fynley knew was secretly a teddy bear) boyfriend and his complete opposite Bud was quite a sight to behold.
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It was like thunderous clouds had enveloped the sky and taken out the bright, sunny day with a few cold words. Yes, Joseph's presence felt exactly like that and Freddy would be lying if he said he didn't feel uncomfortable ..... or annoyed.
Sure, he had seen the boyfriend in passing, but he had mostly avoided any interaction. Suffice to say, unnecessary judgement had already happened and Freddy had already made up a few things in his mind about the guy. And if he had known Fynley had been waiting for him, Freddy would have never approached the two.
So, rolling his eyes, Freddy pushed his hands in his pockets and gave the boyfriend a look, "Chill, dude. No need to bring your claws out, I was just saying hello" Turning back to Fynn, who also was now at the receiving end of that annoyed look, Freddy shrugged, not at all taking that teasing lightly, "It's fine, Fynley. Just wanted to remind you to go over the notes I gave you last time before showing up for our study session later tonight"
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Despite being wrapped up in as many layers as possible, Sloane still found herself to be shivering as she entered the Three Broomsticks. Shaking off some of the loose snowflakes that had nested themselves in her auburn hair, Sloane looked around the room briefly for one of her brothers. Obviously, they weren’t there because they couldn’t be anywhere on time but that didn’t bring down her mood.
Not wanting to stay by the door near the cold for too long, she quickly flitted to the bar to get a butterbeer for herself of Mika before nestling herself as close as possible to the fireplace without actually being in the throng of people. She didn’t exactly mind being amongst the other students but she had a feeling her brother would. After taking off her coat, hat and gloves and slipping them onto the back or her chair to dry, she settled down with her butterbeer to wait. Luckily for her, there was a plethora of people to observe.
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Fynley wasn’t left waiting like a lemon leaning against the Leaky Cauldron for too long; however his joining company wasn’t who he had expected. Still, being joined by your best mate wasn’t exactly a bad thing and the grin on the Slytherin’s face reflected his appreciation. “As much as I love your company, mate, I was actu—“ His words were interpreted by that familiar set of blonde tousled locks seemingly appearing from out of nowhere and growling out his response like an annoyed Crup.
See this was what Fynley was most concerned about when it came to introducing Joseph and Freddy together. So secure in his relationship was he that he, rather naively perhaps, didn’t think it would be an issue. But then again this was Joseph and despite him not being the jealous type, he wasn’t exactly the friendliest either. The briefest hint of an amused smile graced Fynley’s face at the classic hostile response to Freddy’s words followed by a playful warning look. “Be nice” he chuckled, reaching his fingers out to subtly brush against Joseph’s. A sort of apology for their alone time being interrupted but also a casual hint that he was still there and he was his and that they could continue whatever they needed to later in their dorm.
“There’s plenty of me to go around” The seventeen year old teased, glancing between the pair. Egotistical humour tended to be his go-to when it came to slightly awkward situations like this one, an attempt to break any ice that was currently freezing over his companions. Although the juxtaposition between his outwardly cold, self-preserving, mildly ethereal (and yet Fynley knew was secretly a teddy bear) boyfriend and his complete opposite Bud was quite a sight to behold.
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It was like thunderous clouds had enveloped the sky and taken out the bright, sunny day with a few cold words. Yes, Joseph's presence felt exactly like that and Freddy would be lying if he said he didn't feel uncomfortable ..... or annoyed.
Sure, he had seen the boyfriend in passing, but he had mostly avoided any interaction. Suffice to say, unnecessary judgement had already happened and Freddy had already made up a few things in his mind about the guy. And if he had known Fynley had been waiting for him, Freddy would have never approached the two.
So, rolling his eyes, Freddy pushed his hands in his pockets and gave the boyfriend a look, "Chill, dude. No need to bring your claws out, I was just saying hello" Turning back to Fynn, who also was now at the receiving end of that annoyed look, Freddy shrugged, not at all taking that teasing lightly, "It's fine, Fynley. Just wanted to remind you to go over the notes I gave you last time before showing up for our study session later tonight"
Pocketing his earbuds (as in he aggressively shoved them deep into the pockets of his coat), Joseph found himself overwhelmed by thunderous murmurs and heated inflections. The noise immediately caused his head to feel heavy and soon his ears were filled with a shrill and nauseating buzzing noise. The fainter tones were miraculously easier to ignore this time, favorable results finally manifesting themselves. It made the current situation more bearable, at least enough so that he did not feel it necessary to slip one of his earbuds back in and switch tracks to a song with heavy percussion. Fylney's physical touch was reassuring, even slightly reciprocated by his own pinky finger, though no such relief was found on his face as he tssk'd yet again and pressed the fingers of his other hand firmly against his ear in a futile attempt to soften the noise further. Old habits were, in fact, hard to shake as it turns out.
"I'm just stating a fact," the Slytherin replied through the grimace that was beginning to unravel and return his features to their usual disinterested neutral. "Not on me that some can't handle the truth." Yeah, he knew precisely what he was doing but in the moment he could not care less about bruising some other bloke's ego or whatever.
His pinky finger brushed just a bit more against Fynley's as it seemed to, in these immediate moment, help with the grounding exercises his subconscious was spinning through. Of course the tension in his jaw and shoulders were doing the most to sabotage his attempts, as was the unfamiliar but easily pinpointed and his eyes narrowed on the espresso haired intruder.
Joseph never had been a fan of espresso shots to begin with.
"Meeooow," he mocked with the slightest coil of the fingers inwards towards his palm with his very SHORT nails - had to be that way for his musical inclinations.
Fynley's attempt at humor fell flat and it took every ounce of restraint he had left in his emotional reserves to not lash out at the both of them that he was not some crup who needed put on a leash. In fact, he could tell them both where they could stick that leash IF they insisted. What he did not refrain from was the eye roll that came from the mention of studying, but he otherwise remained quiet while Fynley handled that rubbish. Save for three subjects (and only one of those with a NEWT to sit), the seventh year prefered to exert his energy is more gratifying ways.
"A study date, how quaint."
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Well that attempt at humour went over like a lead balloon. The subtle smirk that had graced his face disappeared into a sort of exasperated sigh. Perhaps he had been naive in his thinking that the trio would get along swimmingly? His fingers raked through his damp curls, clamping onto them as he listened to the back and forth between the pair. Freddy and Fynley might have been more alike in personality but there was that saying that opposites attract and clearly Fynn had completely fallen for the blonde.
Especially when he meowed like that.
He couldn’t help the smirk touching the corner of his lips. “Ironic.. Freddy is the Lion here.” Although Joseph’s hair did somewhat resemble a lion’s mane, particularly when tousled like that and reflecting the low winter sun in a sort of ethereal glow. His humour evidently wasn’t being appreciated in this situation but he didn’t want to stand in the middle awkwardly and let the pair rip into each other. And it wouldn’t be the first time either, he distinctly recalled a situation on the train home between Joseph and his twin that he had to diffuse with questionable success.
The subtle touching of the pinkies was received by a curl of his finger around Joseph’s, a casual yet strangely intimate form of affection that had started the first time his boyfriend had what could only be described as a panic attack at the start-of-term feast the previous year. He had no qualms over showing any physical affection but it didn’t seem overly appropriate in this situation.
The conversation, if that was what it could be called, moved to that evening's activities in the form of a much appreciated study session with Freddy which of course was met with some form of hostility from his boyfriend. “I know mate, they’re on my bedside table” he responded, his voice softening before turning to Joseph. “I thought, if we are going to get our own place after graduation, that you wouldn’t want a deadbeat boyfriend with a job going nowhere unable to pay the rent.” He wasn’t expecting miracles but he could at least make the attempt. “Freddy offered to help boost my grades up a bit, maybe I’ll be able to do something worthwhile.” Whereas Joseph had a whole plethora of talents he could rely on, Fynley felt himself mediocre at the other things he did and having a career in any of them was seemingly out of the question.
Pocketing his earbuds (as in he aggressively shoved them deep into the pockets of his coat), Joseph found himself overwhelmed by thunderous murmurs and heated inflections. The noise immediately caused his head to feel heavy and soon his ears were filled with a shrill and nauseating buzzing noise. The fainter tones were miraculously easier to ignore this time, favorable results finally manifesting themselves. It made the current situation more bearable, at least enough so that he did not feel it necessary to slip one of his earbuds back in and switch tracks to a song with heavy percussion. Fylney's physical touch was reassuring, even slightly reciprocated by his own pinky finger, though no such relief was found on his face as he tssk'd yet again and pressed the fingers of his other hand firmly against his ear in a futile attempt to soften the noise further. Old habits were, in fact, hard to shake as it turns out.
"I'm just stating a fact," the Slytherin replied through the grimace that was beginning to unravel and return his features to their usual disinterested neutral. "Not on me that some can't handle the truth." Yeah, he knew precisely what he was doing but in the moment he could not care less about bruising some other bloke's ego or whatever.
His pinky finger brushed just a bit more against Fynley's as it seemed to, in these immediate moment, help with the grounding exercises his subconscious was spinning through. Of course the tension in his jaw and shoulders were doing the most to sabotage his attempts, as was the unfamiliar but easily pinpointed and his eyes narrowed on the espresso haired intruder.
Joseph never had been a fan of espresso shots to begin with.
"Meeooow," he mocked with the slightest coil of the fingers inwards towards his palm with his very SHORT nails - had to be that way for his musical inclinations.
Fynley's attempt at humor fell flat and it took every ounce of restraint he had left in his emotional reserves to not lash out at the both of them that he was not some crup who needed put on a leash. In fact, he could tell them both where they could stick that leash IF they insisted. What he did not refrain from was the eye roll that came from the mention of studying, but he otherwise remained quiet while Fynley handled that rubbish. Save for three subjects (and only one of those with a NEWT to sit), the seventh year prefered to exert his energy is more gratifying ways.
"A study date, how quaint."
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Well that attempt at humour went over like a lead balloon. The subtle smirk that had graced his face disappeared into a sort of exasperated sigh. Perhaps he had been naive in his thinking that the trio would get along swimmingly? His fingers raked through his damp curls, clamping onto them as he listened to the back and forth between the pair. Freddy and Fynley might have been more alike in personality but there was that saying that opposites attract and clearly Fynn had completely fallen for the blonde.
Especially when he meowed like that.
He couldn’t help the smirk touching the corner of his lips. “Ironic.. Freddy is the Lion here.” Although Joseph’s hair did somewhat resemble a lion’s mane, particularly when tousled like that and reflecting the low winter sun in a sort of ethereal glow. His humour evidently wasn’t being appreciated in this situation but he didn’t want to stand in the middle awkwardly and let the pair rip into each other. And it wouldn’t be the first time either, he distinctly recalled a situation on the train home between Joseph and his twin that he had to diffuse with questionable success.
The subtle touching of the pinkies was received by a curl of his finger around Joseph’s, a casual yet strangely intimate form of affection that had started the first time his boyfriend had what could only be described as a panic attack at the start-of-term feast the previous year. He had no qualms over showing any physical affection but it didn’t seem overly appropriate in this situation.
The conversation, if that was what it could be called, moved to that evening's activities in the form of a much appreciated study session with Freddy which of course was met with some form of hostility from his boyfriend. “I know mate, they’re on my bedside table” he responded, his voice softening before turning to Joseph. “I thought, if we are going to get our own place after graduation, that you wouldn’t want a deadbeat boyfriend with a job going nowhere unable to pay the rent.” He wasn’t expecting miracles but he could at least make the attempt. “Freddy offered to help boost my grades up a bit, maybe I’ll be able to do something worthwhile.” Whereas Joseph had a whole plethora of talents he could rely on, Fynley felt himself mediocre at the other things he did and having a career in any of them was seemingly out of the question.
Fredrick trusted his gut feeling a lot, he pretty much relied on it. It was probably why he had avoided any interaction with Joseph - something about it all had been off for him (his pride and prejudice) and this meeting right now was validating all his thoughts. Fynley trying to lighten the mood was only infuriating him more, which was even more difficult to understand because usually this side of Fynley amused him.
The meowing - and Fynley's clear adoration was setting him off too. Trying to calm his thoughts, the seventeen year old looked elsewhere to distract himself and not unnecessarily roll his eyes, especially since the ugliest of responses were forming in his head. Ugh, this was supposed to be a chill morning.
Ignoring the boyfriend for now, Freddy sighed, "Yes, but please don't treat them like a show piece and actually go through them before showing up" he added, because while he understood Fynley wasn't a great student - if he was lazy about all the effort Freddy expected him to make, they would get nowhere. Freddy needed him to do his best. He wasn't expecting miracles either, but Freddy was definitely going to get some results.
It was also why the next set of words that left Fynley's mouth hit his last nerve and he stared at his best friend. Who was this guy? "Are you kidding me right now, Fynley?" he asked, clearly ticked off. "Is that why you are doing this? To please him?"
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Despite being wrapped up in as many layers as possible, Sloane still found herself to be shivering as she entered the Three Broomsticks. Shaking off some of the loose snowflakes that had nested themselves in her auburn hair, Sloane looked around the room briefly for one of her brothers. Obviously, they weren’t there because they couldn’t be anywhere on time but that didn’t bring down her mood.
Not wanting to stay by the door near the cold for too long, she quickly flitted to the bar to get a butterbeer for herself of Mika before nestling herself as close as possible to the fireplace without actually being in the throng of people. She didn’t exactly mind being amongst the other students but she had a feeling her brother would. After taking off her coat, hat and gloves and slipping them onto the back or her chair to dry, she settled down with her butterbeer to wait. Luckily for her, there was a plethora of people to observe.
It may have made more sense if he had come here WITH his sister, rather than meet her here. Especially since they were in the same house and all that. But that wasn’t how they did things. At least not so much anymore. Things had changed. Sometime ago, it still felt like they were changing. Despite it all, Mikhailo made his way to the designated meeting place.
Unlike his sister, he didn't mind the cold. Okay, he did. It was something he was used to though, being cold. Or more like he had been. Now he didn't have to deal with that anymore. Warming charms were really nice when placed properly. His wasn't all that strong today and by the time he pushed the door to the Three Broomsticks open, his cheeks were tinged pink by the wind and his hair was windswept and damp from the light snow that had been falling.
Stepping further into the place, his gaze swept the area for any signs of his sister. It didn't take him long to locate her. Thankfully she was smart and sat well away from everyone else. Reaching the table, he tapped his fingers lightly upon it to get her attention as he slid into a seat across from her.
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