#m dolores umbridge

[unravellingsilencehq]

“Oh, Merlin, tell me, does THE LOYALIST get what she deserves?” She is in THE DEATH EATERS & CLOSED to finding out.“

name → bellatrix black pronouns → she/her identification → cis-female year of birth → september 1950 - september 1951 face claim → crystal reed blood status → pure-blood sexual orientation → up to applicant occupation → socialite amongst high society in wizarding london future information → wife of rodolphus lestrange

— she is best described as ;

A DEADLY WEAPON, SHARP as a KNIFE’S EDGE & as COOL as the STEEL. She is as VIOLENT as TSUNAMI but appears CONTROLLED like CALM WATERS. She is POISED for DANGER, ready for ATTACK, prepared to SHED her SKIN to MORPH into something NEW to add another CARD to her evergrowing HAND. 

— her story starts with ;

tw: death

A tenacious young woman, Bellatrix possesses the ferocity of her father of CYGNUS BLACK [father] and the charm and bone structure of her mother DRUELLA BLACK [mother]. Raised with strict beliefs regarding blood purity, Bellatrix grew up believing her family were the elite in the wizarding world and strived to make them proud. Whilst NARCISSA BLACK [sibling] longed to find a handsome pure-blood prince like Druella and ANDROMEDA BLACK [sibling] wanted to be just like Cygnus and lock away the bad guys, she was different. The idea that a muggle-born could sit as the Minister of Magic was shocking to her, although a career in the Ministry sounded appealing, the idea of working alongside blood traitors made her blood curdle. Bellatrix enjoyed the attention that embracing their family rhetoric brought her, including from her very busy father. Cygnus was often at work, meaning gaining his ear was difficult. At dinner, Bellatrix would proudly announce what she had learned and her thoughts and ideas about the world, much to her mother’s embarrassment. Druella longed to have three well behaved daughters to make respectable marriages. 

Her father encouraged them all to have their own minds beyond that, although even Bellatrix could tell that sometimes her overly aggressive need to give her opinion made even her father grimace, secretly scared she might blurt something out at a work party. Although she believed it with all her heart she was careful to choose private moments to make her opinions known, knowing to some they weren’t popular. Once at Hogwarts, Bellatrix tried to find those who would mirror her thoughts, though her tact as a young child was far from perfect. She established herself as the strongest character in her school, packing a punch with her wand and ensuring that mudblood and muggle-borns knew not to darken in her presence. CASTOR WILKES, [best friend], NATALIA SIMINOVA [close friend], RODOLPHUS LESTRANGE [friend] and ARISTAEUS GREENGRASS [friend] became her closest friends. Good pure-blood Slytherins who shared her thoughts and feelings. Other people like DOLORES UMBRIDGE [rival], were desperate to join the fun, but Bellatrix hadn’t decided how she felt about half-bloods, though she did know her feelings on the pathetic, so Dolores became an occasional target for good old fashioned schoolyard bullying, despite her thoughts on purity. 

Bellatrix really came into her own, however, in her later years of Hogwarts, when she had younger pupils to follow her around and aid in her schemes. Her cousin EVAN ROSIER [cousin] joining really changed the game at Hogwarts, as did LUCIUS MALFOY [friend], DECIUS FLINT [friend] and ALFHILD ROWLE [close friend]. It was all school games until her final year, when her entire outlook changed. At her parents’ Yule Eve party she was sent to collect a bottle of her father’s best firewhiskey from his study, where she was approached by an older wizard she had not met before. He asked about her life at home, her friends at school and replied that she was destined for more than the schoolgirl antics. Later that evening her father would tell her she had a very special task, to return to school and seek out those like her, who could be persuaded to be more open in the right settings to speak on their way of thinking. Bellatrix knew that Evan, Castor and Alfhild were certainly just like her, as was Lucius; though she needed more time to be certain. She began telling a small circle about THE DARK LORD [leader/object of affection] and his rhetoric, which they were all too eager to learn more about. 

About to leave school, she knew the key to success was to get into the minds of those younger. THORFINN ROWLE [friend] was quickly recruited and later RABASTAN LESTRANGE [close friend]. Only the very best could be entrusted at this stage, the numbers would come with trust. After leaving school, Bellatrix noticed her father began to intrust her with more responsibility, allowing her to know his personal thoughts and feelings, knowing now she could be discreet. With his blessing they decided it was best for Bellatrix not be brought out into society just yet. Her reputation as a bully at school had meant people had begun to look at her, which wasn’t helpful given their aims. Instead she stayed at home, studying families and identifying persons of interest, then passing owls to those still at school to carry out their aims. The Dark Lord visited often and then after a while, he began requesting Bellatrix come to him. Living in his residence where she could be at his beck and call, just where she liked it. The Dark Lord trusted her to build her own team to surround him. Evan became her right hand, with Rabastan becoming more and more valuable to her the older he became. 

When the murders began happening of course she and her team were behind them, though no one would know. She’d been ‘travelling’, learning and growing. Bully Bellatrix was in the past, replaced by a polite yet stern society girl, though she still publicly ignored her blood traitor cousin SIRIUS BLACK [cousin/adversary]. The aim was to work in plain sight and recruit as many as possible. Some people didn’t listen to reason and measures had to be taken. Recruiting her younger cousin REGULUS BLACK [cousin] helped in this area as he worked for Wizengamot with Andromeda and Rodolphus, which meant burying evidence was easier. Recruitment was going well, which meant it was time to enact phase two of his plan, creating chaos within the Ministry. The plan was triggered early when her usually trustworthy protege Rabastan murdered the Minister’s son BOOKER BAGNOLD [person of interest] in cold blood on Halloween, but in hindsight it had been a blessing in disguise. The plan was clear. Make people believe there was a series of creature attacks, let the Ministry turn on them, recruit the people turning on the Ministry, recruit the creatures who feel put out. 

SILAS CRUMP [victim] was a tragedy. Sent to Azkaban for Booker’s murder, when he could have simply joined the cause and leant his expertise and leadership to them, though they were fortunate enough to have come away with his daughter CORIN HALE [person of interest] to aid in recruitment. Bellatrix found that although she was able to carry out The Dark Lord’s plans, other people were constantly making stupid choices that impeded his mission. AMELIA BONES [victim] had to die because she’d come to suspect the truth about Booker. Summer Solstice 1983, she watched with poisoned smirk as a voice echoed that The Order's HQ had fallen and a prophecy they so needed was in hand. Fighting ensured, MARLENE MCKINNON [person of interest] crucioed ROSALINE DAVIS [person of interest] under the imperious and Bellatrix made off with the leg of ALASTOR MOODY [adversary]. Chaos was ensuing, but more was to come. Almost three years on from Amelia’s death, the Ministry needed to seem more unstable than ever. With her trusted follower CRISTIANO PARKINSON [close friend/potential love interest] handling The Dark Lord’s mission for locating special artefacts, Bellatrix can focus on the more important things. Starting 1986 off with a bang. 

— she is a LEVEL 9 WITCH & readied for war ;

#harry potter rpg #lsrpg #bellatrix black #crystal reed #tw: death #taken #taken witch #taken death eater #death eater #socialite #1950 to 1951 #m cygnus black #m druella black #m andromeda black #m narcissa black #m castor wilkes #m rodolphus lestrange #m natalia siminova #m aristaeus greengrass #m dolores umbridge #m evan rosier #m lucius malfoy #m decius flint #m alfhild rowle #m tom riddle #m thorfinn rowle #m rabastan lestrange #m sirius black #m regulus black #m booker bagnold

[fallingforfictionalcharacterss]

Resistance

Summary: You fight side by side with DA against Umbridge´s Inquisitorial Squad. But are all of them that bad?

Warnings: Detention with Umbridge (mentions of blood and torture)

This year was by far the worst one since you attended Hogwarts. You have dealt with three-headed dogs, Basilisks and innocent mass murderers but none of them had made your life as hard as toadface. That’s how you and your friends secretly referred to Dolores Umbridge when she wasn’t around. For sure, you had been in many situations that had been more life-threatening than the classes of Umbridge, but no one you had ever met had taken that much pleasure in making your life feel like hell.

That’s what you thought when you walked down the corridor and saw her walking around with a satisfied smile on her face while enforcing the rules she had made up since she had been appointed as the Hogwarts High Inquisitor. Toadface was a very appropriate nickname, you thought, when you watched her wide, slack mouth twisting into a, what she thought, sweet smile, while you heard her teaching Professor McGonagall about Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six, which didn’t allow the Professors to chat with the students about anything but the classes. You saw Professor McGonagall’s jaw clenching, while she tried to control herself as Umbridge’s voice quacked through the corridor. You didn’t know whether you wished that Professor McGonagall was going to hex her or were worried about the consequences your favourite Professor would have to face if she would do so.

You were so focused on the scene, that you didn’t pay attention to your own path. You didn’t think about looking ahead until you bumped into something hard.

“Damn it (Y/l/n), are you blind or just stupid?”

Maybe you had been wrong. Maybe there was someone who took even more pleasure in ruining your life than Umbridge. You sighed resignedly as you heard the sneering voice of Draco Malfoy. The blond Slytherin and you had never got along. But since the third year, when because of him, Buckbeak was meant to be killed, the two of you had your own personal hostility. By now you hated this boy with every fibre of your body and he did just the same. But while back in the last year you had sometimes secretly enjoyed the tiffs between the two of you, since Malfoy had always been a worthy opponent, by now you tried your best to avoid him. Because since he had joined the Inquisitorial Squad, he was allowed to dock House Points from you, when you broke the rules. But Malfoy obviously abused this power to dock points from you whenever he saw a chance. By now the hourglass of the Gryffindors was nearly empty. Not only because of the points he took from you but all the Inquisitorial Members who docked points from the hated Gryffindors. You really tried your best to not provoke them any further, but they always found a reason to do so. Just like Malfoy did now.

“Ten points from Gryffindor for you not paying attention to where you going.”

You bit your tongue to not reply something unpolite and just rolled your eyes.

“I saw that (Y/l/n). Another ten points for being so rude. And if you won´t apologize right away, I will take another ten points from you.”

You mumbled a “Sorry” and wanted to pass the boy, but he stepped into your way. He looked down at you with a smug grin on his face. His grey eyes were sparkling from how much he enjoyed the power he held over you.

“I´m sorry darling, but I don’t think you truly meant it.”

You kept quiet and shot him a deadly glance.

“You don’t have to rush, we can do this all day. Let´s see how long it takes until there are no points left, I can take from you.”

Oh, how much you wanted to hex him right there. But you were totally aware that this would get you in nothing but trouble. So you took a deep breath and smiled at him sweetly.

“I´m so sorry Draco. I promise I will try my best to never get in your way again. Please forgive me.” At least the middle of this wasn’t a lie. Draco nodded proudly and his grin only grew wider.

“Such a good girl, aren’t you? If someone tells you how to behave. And trust me I will. There are still some points left I can dock.”

You felt your cheeks redden at his words. Sometimes the tension between the two of you felt strange. You obviously hated that boy and wanted nothing more than hex him to Mars, but there had been some moments where you had also felt something else. Because whenever he was close to you, like he was now, or he looked at you like he did now, your breath hitched and your heartbeat quickened and there was nothing you could do about it. Sometimes Draco seemed to notice because then his gaze grew more intense as he scanned all the features of your face while quickly wetting his pink lips with his tongue. Just like he did now.

But the moment only lasted a few seconds because then he grinned at you again and finally stepped aside.

“See you around soon (Y/l/n).”, he said.

You shot him one last glance before continuing your way.

“Ten points from Gryffindor for not saying goodbye.”, you heard him shout. Now that he couldn’t see your face anymore, you rolled your eyes so much, that you could nearly see the inside of your head.

But there was one ray of hope those days. Because out of all the brilliant ideas Hermione had ever had, DA was probably the most amazing one. When you had realized that with Umbridge as a teacher, you wouldn’t learn anything, Hermione brought up the idea, that Harry could teach you how to fight and, most importantly, how to defend yourself. That’s why every once in a while, you met up with a few trustworthy people from all houses, except Slytherin, in the room of requirement and learned about all the things Umbridge refused to teach you.

Harry was an amazing teacher. He had taught you so many things, probably more than any other teacher ever did. You had learned how to disarm someone, how to stun the other one or how to make them fly. But not only you had learnt many things. The meetings of DA were always really fun and you had made many friends from different houses and years.

But unfortunately, Umbridge had noticed that something was going on. She had -according to Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four- banned all student clubs, which meant that you had to practice secretly. You didn’t know what would happen if Umbridge would ever catch you and you didn’t want to find out.

But someone wanted to. Draco Malfoy was following you around all the time. He was just like a shadow, accompanying you wherever you went. It was really annoying but luckily, even though Malfoy was smart, you were even smarter. Plus, you had friends who could distract him just long enough for you to disappear. When he realized that he couldn’t get to you by just following you around, he tried different tactics. He tried to threaten you (which mostly left you unimpressed since you didn’t care about whether or not his father would hear about your behaviour), blackmailed you (which didn’t work out very well since there were not many House Points left he could dock from you) and even tried to charm you.

This was by far his most entertaining but also most confusing tactic. Because even though you knew he was just playing games on you, Malfoy was totally aware of the fact that he was -objectively speaking- very handsome and had a very beautiful smile. And he used both in another attempt to get to you.

“You know, the Inquisitorial Squad isn’t even that bad, you know?”, he told you one day as you waited in the library for Hermione to do your homework. But her seat was taken by a certain blond boy. “We´re kind of like a family. Sticking together, no matter what.”

He glanced at you, while you listened, totally unimpressed.

“I know that Professor Umbridge is sometimes a bit…, well, you need to get used to her at first, but she isn’t that bad at all. And there are so many benefits.” He threw you a warm smile, that might had made you blush if you wouldn’t have been aware of the fact of what he was trying to do.

“Malfoy, what do you want?”, you asked, deciding to play along.

“Well, you could be a part of this, too. I mean you are really clever and ambitious. You could really make it, you know that (Y/n)?” You could feel your heart skipping a beat when you heard him calling you by your first name, but you kept a straight face.

“And what am I supposed to do in return for being a part of your squad?”, you asked, even though, once again, you already knew the answer.

“If you could just tell me what you and your friends are doing when you´re meeting and how to get in there…”

“I don’t know what you´re talking about.”, you cut him off.

Draco sighted. “C´mon, (Y/n), we already know that you´re up to something. And sooner or later we will find out.” You just shrugged your shoulders, but you could feel fear rising in you. You knew that someday they would catch you. You just prayed that this would be rather later than sooner.

“But if you would just tell me”, Draco continued, “you could get everything you want. And I swear to Salazar, you won´t get in trouble for what you have done. I will protect you, I promise. And I will talk to Umbridge that she won´t be too hard on your friends. She will listen to me. You just have to…”

“(Y/n)!”, you heard a familiar voice behind you. You turned your head and saw Hermione waving at you.

“I´m sorry, but there is nothing I have to tell you.”, you said to Malfoy.

You wanted to get up and get to your friend, but Malfoy grabbed you by the hand. It felt like an electric shock rushing through your body. You froze.

“(Y/n), please, I want to help you. I´m worried about you.” His voice sounded genuine and so looked his gaze, which was fixed on you. His eyebrows were slightly furrowed and you could have sworn that the concern you saw in his eyes was sincere.

“(Y/n)!”, Hermione called you again. You looked at your friend, who had watched the scene, with worried eyes.

“Let go of me, Malfoy.” You tried to make your voice sound cold, but you could hear it slightly shaking. His touch confused you. It made you feel like you could actually trust him like he actually cared about you. This thought made you slightly dizzy and you knew that if you would stay in this state any longer, you couldn’t make sure that you would be able to keep all the secrets to yourself. That’s why you had to make a cut right now.

“Let me go. Now!” This time your voice sounded more purposeful and you tried to shake him off.

Malfoy let go of you immediately. For a second you thought that he was actually hurt by your actions, but soon enough, he put his guard up again.

“Well, at least I tried, (Y/l/n). You might be even more stupid than I thought.”

He then got up and turned to leave. But before he disappeared behind the next bookshelf, he turned around one last time.

“Oh and ten points from Gryffindor for… well, let´s say because you´re so annoying.”

It was the last DA meeting before the easter holidays. For weeks you had been looking forward to this. Today you would learn how to produce a Patronus. You knew that Harry had learned how to do it in his third year, but even though you were far more experienced than he used to be back then, this wasn’t an easy task. After nearly one hour and many different happy memories, the first people succeeded. You already saw Hermione´s otter romping around the room of requirement. And then, finally, you managed to produce something more than just silvery fog. A small figure jumped out of the tip of your wand and scurried around the room.

“Bloody hell, (Y/n), what is that?”, Ron asked as the small thing agilely ran through his legs. But you couldn’t quite identify it yourself.

“Looks like some kind of weasel or ferret.”, Hermione said. You nodded in agreement but only got more confused.

“But why though? There is no connection between me and a weasel. Or a ferret.”

“So your happiest memory wasn’t Malfoy being turned into a ferret?”, Ron laughed and you smiled too.

“No, but I think this would work too.” And at the thought of a certain boy who used to be a ferret once, your Patronus only shimmered lighter.

But before you could think about it too much, you suddenly heard a strange sound. When you turned around, you saw Dobby the house-elf rushing to Harry and whispering something into his ear. Harry´s face went pale. You instantly knew something was wrong.

“Alright, everybody get out of here, now! Umbridge knows.”

Within seconds, every Patronus was gone and you looked into the worried faces of your classmates. Everybody pushed towards the exit. But as you got out of the room of requirement it was already too late. The members of the Inquisitorial Squad were already there, trying to catch the members of the DA who ran in all directions. You stood there as if you had been petrified. This wasn’t true. This couldn’t be true. This couldn’t be the end. But then Hermione grabbed you by your shoulder, shaking you slightly.

“(Y/n), what are you waiting for? Get out of here.”

You gave her a thankful nod before you went to the left and Hermione to the right.

While you tried to get through the chaos of members of the DA and Inquisitorial Squad fighting with each other, you just prayed that your friends would make it out there. And you too, of course, and maybe you would if you…

You crushed into someone. Instinctively you grabbed your wand, but the person grabbed your wrist before you could move. Your head shot up.

As you looked into the grey eyes, you knew you were doomed.

It felt like time had stopped but just for the two of you. All around you the people continued fighting but Draco didn’t move as he locked his gaze with yours. You didn’t know what he was thinking but you could see him fighting with himself. You could see the indecisiveness in his look and for a second, the grip around your wrist loosened. You took the chance, broke loose from him and lifted your wand. But Draco didn’t show any intention to do the same. Slowly, you backed away from him, until you were out of his reach. Then you turned around and…

Your wand flew through the air and landed only a meter away from you. Quickly you bent down to grab it.

“Don’t even think about it.”, you heard a voice above you. And when you looked up, you looked right on the tip of Pansy Parkinson´s wand.

The back of your left hand was on fire. You didn’t know how long you had been sitting there, writing the lines over and over again onto the white paper with red ink. Well, actually it wasn’t ink but your own blood that was not only brought to paper through the quill but by now was also dripping from the back of your hand, where the lines were carved in: I must obey the authorities. Umbridge had told you to write it as many times as it would take for the message to sink in. The scars would never disappear again, you were sure of that. But even though the lines might have sunken into your skin, your heart was still unharmed, the fire inside you only burning brighter with every stroke of the quill and every stinging of your hand.

Then, finally, Umbridge told you that, for now, you were done and she assured you with her toadlike smile that she would take as much discomfort in this punishment as you. But the sparkle in her eyes told you differently.

You were one of the last people who left the room. All you wanted to do was get back to the common room and curse Umbridge for what she had done to you and your friends. But someone else had different plans.

You saw him leaning against the wall outside the room, arms crossed and the same smug grin on his face as usual. Only that this time he seemed to be even more pleased. When Malfoy saw you leaving, he got up and walked towards you.

“(Y/n)!”

You ignored him.

“(Y/n), wait!”

“What is it Malfoy?”, you snapped as you turned around.

“Well, I hate to say I told you so, darling, but I´m afraid I have to tell you I told you so.”, he said, the grin on his face only grew wider.

“Told me what?”

“If you would have told me what is going on you wouldn’t serve detention now.”

“Oh yeah, I would have only betrayed my friends. And besides, I think scars on my hand are way better than scars on my face.”

Draco looked at you in confusion.

“Well, if you talk about Marietta, she will be alright again soon. Professor Umbridge had sent her to St. Mungos. You know, she really cares about us, students…”

“Oh yeah, physical integrity is her first priority.”, you said ironically. Draco now looked even more confused.

“I know she can be difficult, but she would never hurt someone on purpose and…”

You laughed in disbelief. “Don’t try to wind me up. Even you can´t be that stupid. And now excuse me, I had a very shitty time and really don’t have the nerve for this right now.”

You turned around and wanted to leave, but Draco grabbed you by the hand, preventing you from doing so. You hissed in pain. It was your left hand.

“Are you fucking mental? What the hell is your problem Malfoy? Isn´t one person in this castle torturing me enough?”

“What is your problem (Y/n)? Didn’t know you were that sensitive.”, he snapped back. The grip on your hand tightened and you flinched, trying to get away from him.

“Malfoy, you´re hurting me.”, you squeezed out and whined in pain.

Malfoy let go of you immediately as if he had burnt himself.

“(Y/n), I´m sorry, I didn’t mean to…”, he stammered. Then his gaze fell on your hand. His eyes widened.  “(Y/n), you´re bleeding.”

“Well, what did you expect?”, you asked in a cold voice.

Malfoy took a step towards you, but you immediately backed up again.

“Just let me take a look, please.”, he said. His voice sounded much softer now.

Neither did you move towards him, nor did you prevent him from closing the gap between the two of you and carefully taking your hand. You eyed every move he made distrustfully. As he looked at your hand, a small gasp escaped Malfoy´s lips.

“How did this happen?”, he asked you with widened eyes.

“As if you don’t know.” You tried to pull away from him, but he didn’t let you, this time much more careful though, anxious not to hurt you. As he looked at the words, carved into your skin, the realisation suddenly hit him.

“Umbridge?”

You didn’t answer.

“That’s what she does when someone gets detention?”

You looked at him. In his eyes, you could see pure horror. Your face fell.

“Wait, you didn’t know?”

Draco shook his head, his gaze still fixed on your hand.

“How the hell didn’t you notice?”, you asked in disbelief.

“None of us ever had to serve detention. I mean… Well, I heard Montague and Warrington talking about Umbridge torturing students, but I thought they were joking.” He shook his head, still shocked. “Why haven’t you told anyone? If your parent knew about this…” “Not everyone can run to their Daddy who can flick his fingers and everything is great again.”, you said bitterly. Draco almost looked guilty as you said this.

“Let´s clean this up, okay? Get to the bathroom, I´ll go to Madame Pomfrey and get something for your wound.” And before you could even protest, Malfoy was gone. You narrowed your eyes in confusion about the behaviour of the boy.

But you obeyed and headed towards the next bathroom. You sighted in relive when you felt the cold water running over your hands and saw the red vanishing in the drain.

Only a few minutes later, Malfoy stormed into the bathroom. He ignored the protest of two other girls who were in there as well.

“Out.”, his voice was calm but sharp, everyone knew he wouldn’t have an argument. So they left. Now it was just the two of you. Without a word, Malfoy took your hand and started to clean the wound systematically and carefully. You just stood there and watched him in awe. You couldn’t believe someone so cruel could also be so gentle.

When he grabbed a bottle, he got from Madame Pomfrey, and started to dab the liquid onto the wound, you hissed. This burnt worse than disinfectant. But Draco held your hand in a tight grip, preventing you from pulling away.

“Don’t worry love. It will get better soon. And there won´t be any scars left.”

And he was right. Soon, the pain eased and the marks already started to faint. Both of you still stood there in silence and just looked at your hand. After a few minutes, you finally rose to speak.

“Well, thank you for… you know… this.”, you stuttered.

But Draco just shook his head. “Don’t.”, he whispered. “This is all my fault. If I wouldn’t have help Umbridge to expose you, this wouldn’t have happened.” He looked down at his shoes and he looked so full of guilt and self-hatred, that you couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.

“She would have caught us anyway. With or without your help.” Why were you even trying to cheer him up? But it didn’t seem to work, because Draco just shrugged his shoulders.

“Why do you even care?”, you asked when he didn’t answer.

Again, Draco shrugged his shoulders, but this time he also gave you an answer.

“You don’t deserve this. You´re a good person. That’s why.”

“Well, the others are too. What about them?”

Draco looked at you defiantly. “I don’t care about the others.”

Even though you knew this probably wasn’t the best answer, you couldn’t help the small smile that crept on your face.

“So you care about me?”, you teased him. Draco´s cheeks reddened just as yours.

“I think I need someone to stand up against me. And you´re the only one who does it in a quite acceptable way, I guess.”

You couldn’t help but laugh. “Well, I take that as a compliment.”

Draco smiled as well. Then, he took your hand in his large ones and brushed with his thumb over the marks which were by now only thin, light lines. You felt a chill running down your spine at his touch.

“I will tell my father about this.”, he said, lost in his thoughts as he stared at your scars. “He will stop this.”

You raised your eyebrows, doubting that his father would care about this at all, as long as his son wasn’t the one who got hurt himself.

“Well, it´s worth a try I guess.”, you said with a small chuckle in your voice. Draco noticed that you weren’t fully convinced by that.

“And if he won´t do anything about it, I will find another way to stop this. She will never hurt you again (Y/n).”, he said. Now he looked directly into your eyes. It was one of those intense gazes that always made your heart stuttering. But this time, you could see some genuine affection lying within his gaze, which only made you blush more. “No one will ever hurt you again. Not as long as I´m with you.”

He placed a small kiss on the back of your hand. But then he looked at you again.

“If you want me to of course.”, he added with a slight shakiness in his voice.

“Well, I think it can’t hurt to have an ally on the opposing side.”, you chuckled.

“So you accept my apology?”, Draco asked.

You nodded and your smile only widened as you watched Draco´s face lightning up from your response.

“But don’t think that changes anything. I still hate you.”, you smiled at him. Draco mirrored your smile and pulled you in a tight embrace.

“I would consider myself disappointed if you wouldn’t.”, he whispered as he breathed in the scent of your hair.

You closed your eyes for a moment and buried your face in the crook of his neck. There was nothing more you wanted to do than stay like this forever. But one thing was still on your mind.

“Draco?”

“Yes love?”

“You need to let go off me.”

Draco immediately loosened the grip around your waist and looked down at you with a worried expression on his face.

“Are you okay? Did I hurt you?”

You looked at him and shook your head, while your hands were still wrapped around his neck.

“What is it then? (Y/n), please talk to me.” You had to try really hard as you heard the panic in his voice.

“Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six.”, you said. Draco’s face fell.

“What are you talking about?”

You smiled at him cheekily as you quoted: “Boys and girls are not allowed to be within six inches of each other.”

#draco malfoy #draco x you #draco x y/n #draco x reader #draco x female reader #draco fic #draco fanfiction #draco fluff #harry potter #hermione granger #ron weasley #gryffindor reader #gryffindor #slytherin #fanfiction #fanfic

[squibstress]

HP Rec Fest - Day 18

Prompt: A fairy-tale-inspired fic @hprecfest

Golem

Characters: Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape

Creator: eldritcher

Rating: M/R

Word Count: 2,138

Summary: He becomes her.

Why You Should Check It Out:

Once again, the inimitable @eldritcher pulls me up short and makes me breathe, "Oh!" with this dreamlike story that's densely textured and beautifully lyrical.

As with many of eldritcher's stories, this one packs a lot into a relatively short piece. The author juxtaposes starkness and voluptuousness into the tale, weaving mythology into it to create a fascinating character study. It's complex and dense with imagery and imagination.

Sleeping Beauty

Characters: Argus Filch, Dolores Umbridge, Filius Flitwick, Minerva McGonagall, Original Character, Severus Snape

Creator: shiv5468

Rating: T/PG-13

Word Count: 4,500

Summary: Once upon a time, far far away, Fairy Godmothers happen.

Why You Should Check It Out:

This is one of the funniest fics I've ever read, with one of the strongest OC voices.

It upends all the fairy tale tropes about fairy godmothers and melds them perfectly with HP tropes to make a lovely, hilarious romp through a holiday at Hogwarts with Umbridge.

#hp fic rec #hprecfest #hprecfest2023 #severus snape #minerva mcgonagall #dolores umbridge #filius flitwick #argus filch

[hprarepairfest]

Rare Pair Fest IV Works - Day 15

We're slowly winding down with sharing our incredible submissions! Here's another day of amazing ships!!

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Title: Apple Tree and Juniper Author: @trueliarose Ship: Harry Potter/Charlie Weasley Prompt: #372 Rating: T Word Count: 17732 Warnings: None Summary:

Charlie Weasley, dragon tamer, single, attractive and the man Harry had had a crush on for years - what will happen when said man has to take some time off at work and decides to occupy himself by helping out with Harry's business?

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Title: God/Monster Author: @autumnsup Ships: Remus Lupin/Harry Potter, Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley Prompt: Lupin has survived the War but Harry isn't sure the same holds true for himself, and he turns to Lupin for help during eighth year (self-prompt). Rating: M Word Count: 35k Warnings: Mild smut, mention of blood, grief, mind games, implied self-harm, homophobia, and cheating Summary:

Harry's in trouble, after finding an old journal of Sirius' that may or may not be cursed, and Lupin, newly reinstated as a Defense professor at Hogwarts, is in the unenviable position of cleaning up the mess. Luckily he and Harry have an innocent friendship free of complications to see them through the process - OR DO THEY?

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Title: anatomy of a memory Author: @venom0usbarbie Ship: Tom Riddle/Ginny Weasley Prompt: #239 - Instead of Harry or Hermione getting flung back in time to Tom's school days, it's Ginny. Rating: M Word Count: 9,626 Warnings: implied underage sexual content, mild violence Summary:

Five years ago, a diary nearly killed her. Five years later, it's still hidden below her pillow. Maybe she should have burned it when she had the chance.

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Title: Heliotrope Author: @hermioneclone Ships: Mafalda Hopkirk/Dolores Umbridge, Mafalda Hopkirk/Fabian Prewett, Mafalda Hopkirk & Arthur Weasley & Molly Weasley, Mafalda Hopkirk & Gwenog Jones Prompt: #182 Rating: Explicit Word Count: 22,146 Warnings: Extremely Dubious Consent, Espionage, Bad BDSM Etiquette, Heavy BDSM, Double Penetration, Bondage and Discipline, Grief/Mourning, Flogging, Dolores Umbridge Being an Asshole, Crucio | Cruciatus Curse (Harry Potter) Summary:

Voldemort is back, even if the Ministry is denying it, and Mafalda knows what's at stake. The last war robbed her of a future with Fabian, and hell if she was going to sit around doing nothing while Molly and Arthur ran into battle. Getting dominated by Dolores Umbridge might not sound quite as noble, but Mafalda was willing to do whatever it took to get the information she needs. And if she enjoys herself at least a little bit? Well. She considers it payment for services rendered.

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Title: Use Mouthwash Afterward Author: @eloiseevans Ships: Severus Snape/Lily Evans Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter Prompt: #5 Rating: E Word Count: 3,141 Warnings: Sexual bribery Summary:

What her daughter wants, her daughter gets. Lily will not see Rose's heart crushed a third time, no matter how far she has to go.

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See the whole collection HERE!

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#hp rare pairs #hp rare pair fest #hp fanfic #fanfiction #hp fest #harry potter #hp rare pair #charlie weasley #remus lupin x harry potter #remus lupin #ginny weasley #tom riddle #sirius black #mafalda hopkins #dolores umbridge #fabian prewett #severus snape #lily evans

[starchasersunseeker]

Me almost exposing myself as a marauders fan infront of my family just now loll

The convo {t=sister, s=me, m=mum} :

T: "I will have order" {referencing genshin because we were just talking about it}

M: "I will have order that's the pink one whats her name again"

T & S : "what pink one"

M: "from Harry Potter the pink one, I always forget her name"

S: "Umbridge!" {Responds way too quickly}

T: "wait what her name again"

S: "wait I'll remember... Dolores! I had to remember what Minnie calls her" realizing my mistake and immediately correcting myself "had to remember what McGonagall calls her in the movies"

Noone noticed lol but damn I really have gotten used to calling her Minnie too much 😂

And yeah mum and sister obviously don't know that Minnie is a nickname for McGonagall

#marauders #marauders era #marauders fandom

[dramioneasks]

HP FESTS: DramioneFanfictionWriters (Part 6)

DFW Tropes Fest 2022:

Wolf's Bane by Oftendisenchanted - E, WIP - “So Granger… or is it Weasley now?” a slight growl left him at the sound of his rival's name.Okay, maybe not perfectly in control.“Granger is fine, not that it’s any of your business,” she said curtly, casting another contemplative look his way.His jaw clenched at the insolence in her tone—his every instinct screaming that it was precisely his business.She was his. His to claim, his to mate, his to—No.She was married. Off limits. A fact that had tortured him ever since the morning he'd read her engagement announcement in the paper.He'd left Britain that same day.

The Scheme of Things by Fractured - E, one-shot - Watching people play a part in a plan he orchestrated might’ve been Draco’s favourite pastime.**Assigned Trope: Meddling Friends**

To Carry Water in a Sieve by ellieauthor - E, WIP - “Do you believe in soul mates?” he asks her.She sighs, like he’s broken some unspoken agreement, and begins to pull away.He tugs her back. “I can be quiet,” he says. “I’m sorry.”“You have nothing to be sorry for,” she whispers, but that can’t possibly be true. Not when she’s stiff in his arms where before she’d been pliant. Not when there’s panic in his veins where before there’d been bliss.He doesn’t know what to say.He still doesn’t release her.// Or: A professor with a complicated past meets a woman who might change everything.

Runes in the Dark by floorcoaster - M, 4 chapters - After being tortured by Bellatrix in the drawing room of Malfoy Manor, Hermione isn't rescued by Harry and Ron. They get out of the dungeon but are unable to get to Hermione. She is taken to the dungeon.

Touch by MeropeReads - T, 4 chapters - Hermione accepts a job as a servant-in-waiting for one of the most infamous wizarding families: the Malfoys. Muggle-borns are not supposed to associate with purebloods, but that remains difficult when one of the masters of the manor refuses to leave her alone.AU where Voldemort had won the first wizarding war.

I'll Always Be Here by CatastrophicallyFaz - M, one-shot - Divorce proceedings are tough, and Viktor Krum wasn't making it any easier. After trusting her daughter Sadie with Draco Malfoy, Hermione leaves the two to do what they do best...but can Draco control his rage.

Some Sort of Exchange by DriaMandrake (theunbloggable) - M, one-shot - Hermione and Draco are exchange students at Hogwarts.

The Brotherhood of the Magical Grey Trackies by Pia_Bartolini - T, one-shot - Three wizards, too many rounds of drink, and one pair of pilfered grey sweatpants. What could possibly go wrong?

Signature Required by WalltoWallGhosts - G, one-shot - Hermione await for an adoption when she signs a scroll without reading it first.

Phantom Agent by aleysiasnape - T, one-shot - A new division within the Ministry's Division of Magical Law Enforcement has ruffled Dolores Umbridge. She thinks she can shut it down by going after the people she knows are supporting it.

Chasing Pavement by Somandalicious - M, one-shot - Stuck in a stagnant situationship, Hermione tries to move on, but Draco is determined to win her back.

Wait for You by quicknotesquim - T, one-shot - “Well,” Draco said, grasping for words after pouring his heart out. “We should go to bed.”Granger tilted her head at him.“I mean, we should go to our own beds,” he stammered. “Separately. You in yours, me in mine. Crookshanks probably in mine, too, sorry to tell you.”

Scratch by EvergreenTuesdays - E, one-shot - Hermione and Draco agreed on six simple rules to follow in their friends with benefits arrangement. Or: Five times Draco broke the rules and one time he didn’t.

As Easy As Loving You by Mariana_Monteverde - T, one-shot - Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger have been together for almost a decade, and it's time for the next step in their relationship ... But is she ready?

Scharf by Highladylily - E, one-shot - They were bonded, a perfect match. A king and queen in their own rite. They just had to find their jungle.

It's All About the Adventure by anne_ammons - T, 3 chapters - She needed a ride across the desert. They had a driver and a vehicle.What could possibly go wrong?

Parlay by AlannaTCooper - T, one-shot - Coerced into a work event at the ministry, Hermione is looking for a quiet place to hide.

Sound of a Heartbeat by WritingFicariously - M, one-shot - Despite the fall of Voldemort 12 years ago, Purebloods are at the top of the food chain in Wizarding London. To keep Magic sacred, Muggleborns and Squibs are forced to prove their worth to society in the ultimate test known only as the Culling.

Hope & Other Travesties by lavieenbelle - M, one-shot - They built a haven, away from the misery and bureaucracy of the new Ministry, and he’ll do anything to ensure they can’t take her away from him.

The Truth Shall Set You Free... and all that mess by LiloLilyAnn - T, one-shot - Why you should never drink whisky that you seized in a raid.orThat time Draco had to get real humble real quick.

Someone to Fight With by IzzieStellar - G, one-shot - Shockingly, Hermione and Draco are fighting again. This time though, it’s a good thing.

Seeking Shelter by Astrangefan - T, one-shot - Hermione is stuck. She's not happy with Ron, but if she leaves him she will lose any family she still has. Fate has other plans.

drain the malice & take back the choice by iftreescouldspeak - M, one-shot - When Hermione learns that Draco Malfoy has become a tattoo artist, she begins formulating a plan for revenge.What she didn't plan for is how it doesn't work at all.

My Everything by Kyonomiko - T, one-shot - Hermione Granger is NOT an omega. First off, there’s no such thing and secondly, there’s no way she will defer to Ron Weasley or anyone else, thank you very much.

The Caged Bluebird by Bondgirltrb - T, one-shot - Senior Auror Draco Malfoy let his number one witness escape. How will he solve the biggest case of his career?

The Spaces Between by Arcane_Ink - E, one-shot - Years into the war against Voldemort, famed Death Eater Draco Malfoy finds himself feeding information to the other side. His handler? Hermione, bloody, Granger. But secret rendezvous with the know-it-all member of the Order aren't exactly what he had imagined, and eventually, a choice must be made between the man he's always been, and the one he could become.

Watch With Me, Granger by slytherindiaries - E, one-shot - Draco stumbles upon Hermione in a compromising position.

Goddamn It, Theodore Nott by Stein048 - M, one-shot - My assigned trope was “Tentacles” (WHY ME?!) Thank you to my alpha Fae (even though I never bothered you) and beta Abraxas52 for their help— along with everyone else who had to listen to me dragging my feet and whining over this. (Draco/Hermione/Theo)

Annoyingly Persistent by Miamiii - T, one-shot - “Who bugged you now?” Theo grinned at her, wrapping his arm around her shoulders in exactly the way he knew she hated.“No one.”Of course, his eyes immediately went to where she had come from. “How do you know Malfoy?”“I had a dog poop on his property and got in trouble for it.” She was very well aware that he had just taken a sip of his drink that threatened to come out of his nose just then. She smirked with satisfaction and let her eyes wander.“Sounds more like something his father would be bothered by.”Her eyes sprang back to the corner she had come from, but Malfoy was gone, maybe someone had answered his question. Or maybe he had gotten the message that he was unwanted. She glanced back at Theo, who had already resumed charming the group he was talking to and didn’t notice her slightly warm cheeks from her mistaking one Malfoy for another.

Just for Tonight by lost_poet - M, one-shot - Hermione has been dispatched to an unknown location to handle some found artefacts with potentially dark purposes. Draco has been assigned as her back-up in case things get out of hand. When one of the artefacts messes with their magic, they take refuge in a small-town inn...where there is only one room left.

Malfoy, We Shrunk Ourselves! by HufflepuffMommy - T, one-shot -  When a potions lessons goes awry, Hermione and Draco find themselves the size of ants! They need to work together to stay safe and maybe, just maybe, learn to get along. This story is set during a 7th Year AU where Voldemort never existed.

This fest is ongoing.

#dramionefanfictionwriters #fests/exchanges/challenges #dramione

[dhr-ao3]

The Time Percy Weasley Defeated Umbridge by Throwing Toads into a Fire

The Time Percy Weasley Defeated Umbridge by Throwing Toads into a Fire https://ift.tt/zsCtK84 by BlueBugsy Percy Weasley uncovers a secret. Words: 1074, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 3 of Random One Shots Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Not Rated Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M, Gen Characters: Percy Weasley, Dolores Umbridge Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Toads, Dolores Umbridge Bashing, Percy Weasley-centric, Minor Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy, flames, Investigations, Ministry of Magic (Harry Potter), Ficlet via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/qCnZapF March 12, 2024 at 03:19AM

#IFTTT #Dramione #Draco x Hermione

[schmem14]

Scream

@sapphicmicrofics

Pairing: Dolores Umbridge/Female Centaur OC Rating: M CW: Dubious Consent, Implied Monsterfucking WC: 50 *credit to @broomsticks​ for the pairing idea 😉

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“She’s mine.” The speaker parts the angry herd of Centaurs.  Dolores gasps to see plump breasts and the softer features of a beautiful, charcoal-skinned female. She grips Dolores by the nape, wrenching her neck back.  “I can’t wait to make you scream,” she croons.  Dolores whimpers in half-fright, half-unwanted arousal. 

#hp wlw #hp femslash #hp sapphics #sapphicmicrofics #femslash microfic #microfic #50 words #daily prompt #August 7 #Scream #Dolores x Female Centaur OC #Dolores Umbridge #OOTP #canon compliant #cw: ducon #cw: monsterfucking #Harry Potter

[broomsticks]

for the 'never have i ever' ask game: anything alecto carrow centric (gen or femslash if possible?) 💙

Common Locations of the Northern British Muggle by herald_mage (100, T) - thought this might be up your alley, short and sweet horrifying 🥰. As professor of Muggle Studies, Alecto Carrow comes to a realization.

Sweat by iulia_linnea (500, T) - alecto/dolores umbridge,

Friends Forever by PurpleFluffyCat (3k, M) - alecto/sybil trelawney,

Lash and Leather by inamac (2k, E) - alecto/bellatrix, and

Kryptonite [orphaned] (500, M) - alecto/bellatrix

were all very enjoyable!! alecto/bellatrix is a surprisingly popular pairing, i loved how most of it was two people writing fic for each other, it seemed! first rec is kink played straight, second is more absurd and humorous and the contrast is great.

also really felt for this alecto/regulus (covet by thatdarkhairedgirl / 1k, G), this fenrir/alecto (Swallow the Sun by Lamia of the Dark / 100, T) and this death eaters-centric drabble collection (Veritaserum by Alley_Skywalker / 10k, T)!

thank you for the ask! <3

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never have i ever - fic rec version

#hp fics #hp femslash

[unravellingsilencehq]

“Oh, Merlin, tell me, does THE THESPIAN get what they deserve?” They are in THE DEATH EATERS & OPEN to finding out. 

— they walk through the world as ;

name → calliope malfoy pronouns → they/them identification → non-binary year of birth → september 1959 - september 1960 face claim → emma corrin blood status → pure-blood (metamorphmagus) sexual orientation → up to applicant occupation → actor at the beasouleil theatre future information → n/a

— they are best described as ;

The strong scent of FACE PAINT as it’s expertly applied & sealed with a PUFF of POWDER in a BACKSTAGE room.They are the GLITTERING TUTU of a PIXIE wore in a BALLET & the VENETIAN MASK fit for an ELABORATE STAGE VILLAIN. They are as RECOGNISED as an OLDEN SCRIPT & as DIFFICULT to pin down as a cloud of SPARKLING CIGARETTE SMOKE.

— their story starts with ;

Calliope’s name was inspired by mythology and they are as interesting, creative and ancient as their namesake. The second child of Ignatious Malfoy and his wife Asteria Malfoy, Calliope escaped any of the weight of their family name felt by their elder sibling LACHESIS MALFOY [sibling]. Instead, Calliope preferred to exercise themselves creatively, intent on using the Malfoy name to gain access to the most lavish theatres and dance halls the Wizarding World had to offer. Calliope spent their childhood writing elaborate scripts and monologues they would perform for their family and working away on songs by the piano under the strict gaze of their music teacher. Unlike many Sacred Twenty-Eight families, Calliope had noticed that their parents encouraged their children to follow their respective passions. Whilst they overheard the Black family at parties dreaming up the fates of their children, Ignatious and Astreia knew their children would achieve greatness, the area in question being entirely up to them. 

Due to their respective passions, Calliope grew up close to Lachesis. Respective right and left brain thinkers, they could always count on Lachesis for a fresh perspective on a piece of work or an idea, whilst they could count on Calliope to flip a rigid plan upside down and look at it from a more interesting perspective. Lachesis was their first friend in the world and Calliope was loyal to them to the end, which meant a united front on putting their cousin LUCIUS MALFOY [cousin] in his place. In an ideal world Calliope may have been friends with their cousin, their shared love of peacocking might have been enough to bond them; but the look in his eye as he attempted to get one over on their sibling was enough to rub Calliope the wrong way. From the age of seven, Calliope had known they were a metamorphmagus using their abilities to shift form to play various characters in their childhood productions, they also found it came in handy for giving their cousin a fright at opportune moments they had no doubt had a lasting impression on Lucius. 

Like the majority of their family, Calliope was placed in Slytherin when arriving at Hogwarts and quickly fell into a pre-approved group of friends including ALECTO CARROW [friend], her brother AMYCUS CARROW [friend] and THROFINN ROWLE [friend]. The group was far more troublesome than Calliope liked, like their friends they had a fondness for making the right sort of people feel small, and whilst they occasionally used their powers to turn into a clown or jack-in-the-box and frighten unsuspecting classmates, Calliope preferred to use their creative and academic prowess to beat others into submission and was known for doing their best to be heard above the noise of JAMES POTTER [adversary], SIRIUS BLACK [adversary], PETER PETTIGREW [adversary] and REMUS LUPIN [adversary] they had the displeasure of sharing a year group with. Their main annoyance however came in the form of a muggle-born Gryffindor witch from their year group named MAREN ROSMERTA [adversary]. 

A friend of the marauders, Calliope met Maren through choir and immediately disliked her. It was strange to them that a muggle-born could be so talented and so beloved, but it didn’t just irritate Calliope. Younger Slytherin ELEANOR YAXLEY [best friend] shared their bitter hatred for Maren, and the two found common ground and a blossoming friendship through their deep hatred of her. Through Eleanor, Calliope found themselves associating with a new group of people, becoming close friends with Eleanor’s twin brother VICTOR YAXLEY [close friend], REGULUS BLACK [close friend] and half-blood SEVERUS SNAPE [close friend] from their own year. Calliope was surprised they would be able to befriend a half-blood, having staunch opinions on blood purity that had been handed down to them by their family, but Severus was quietly calculated much like themself and Calliope appreciated anyone who shared their dislike for those who did not belong in the spotlight, like the marauders and their irritating gang of fans. 

Upon leaving school there was only one career that Calliope and that was one on the stage. Their family name was synonymous with political ambition and meddling due to rumours floating around that their father and their uncle Abraxas had been involved in the ousting of a previous Minister for Magic. Not that Calliope would care to admit it, but they were glad of how much their cousin Lucius had done to pave the way into changing this image. Lucius had many key figures in their world in their pocket and whilst Calliope was not known for their warmth toward him, they were happy to use his name as and when to make connections in the theatrical world, eventually landing themselves in shows at The Beausoleil Theatre. Whilst not the biggest name in Wizarding London, no one can deny Calliope dedication to their craft, especially older stories and their ability to change their features to commit to a role have made them a beloved presence on the stage and a crowd favourite. But as well as being an actor, Calliope has much more going on in their world and furthering their families political careers is one of them. 

It was their father’s wish as he lay old and imbolie in his bed that Calliope and Lachesis follow Lucius in joining THE DARK LORD [leader] in his quest for power. Whilst being part of an anarchist political group was not part of Calliope’s initial plans for their future, they understood the importance of securing the Malfoy family at the top and more importantly seating Lachesis close by his side. New to the death eaters, Calliope likes to see themself as Lachesis special weapon, having shifted into multiple people to help their sibiling. DOLORES UMBRIDGE [person of interest], Calliope slipped her a potion and sat in on an important meeting to feedback to their sibling, once they even became HARRISON BAGNOLD [person of interest] just to see how much his mother might say. But now their time has come to aid The Dark Lord himself and when a letter arrived for Calliope to cause some chaos at The Spring Solstice with their sibling, they couldn’t say no. Not only a name on the stage, Calliope has plans to be known within their new group and this is the perfect way to get the Malfoy sibilings on the map and out of Lucius’ shadow. 

— they are a LEVEL 5 SORCERER & a LEVEL 8 METAMORPHMAGUS & readied for war ;

#marauders #rp #rpg #roleplay #taken #emma corrin #calliope malfoy #1959 to 1960 #beasouleil theatre #death eater #m lachesis malfoy #m lucius malfoy #m alecto carrow #m amycus carrow #m eleanor yaxley #m victor yaxley #m regulus black #m maren rosmerta #m the dark lord #m dolores umbridge #m harrison bagnold #m severus snape #open sorcerer #open death eater #open #open metamorphmagus

[rufusscrimgeour]

WEIRDLY SPECIFIC BUT HELPFUL CHARACTER BUILDING QUESTIONS

How loosely or strictly do they use the word ‘friend’?

Very strict. It takes a long time before I would call someone a friend. But those I call that are very close to me.

How often do they show their genuine emotions to others versus just the audience knowing?

I do nothing for an audience. And I probably feel emotions less intensely than most people. I think I particularly like expressing anger towards others. And I am not afraid to show other emotions - when I truly feel them.

What would you (mun) yell in the middle of a crowd to find them? What would their best friend and/or romantic partner yell?

„Accio XXX“

Something in another language, I can not understand, so I will not answer.

How loose is their use of the phrase ‘I love you’?

Rarely.

What fact do they excitedly tell everyone about at every opportunity?

From the latest election results. And how much Marmite currently costs.

If someone was impersonating them, what would friends / family ask or do to tell the difference?

If someone was really drinking Polyjuice Potion and pretending to be the Minister of Magic, to really tell if it is me, you should look at how the tie is tied. If the person smiles, laughs, whistles, uses smiley faces or does not know the difference between crimson and claret, you know it cannot be me.

What’s something that makes them laugh every single time? Be specific!

I never laugh. (I came close once, with a certain person. Unfortunately, I held back. But maybe I will have another chance with this person). Try to make me laugh! It would be a great honour for you if I smile! And I would be very interested!

What’s the most obvious difference between their behavior at home, at work, at school, with friends, and when they’re alone?

There is hardly any difference. Maybe that is my biggest mistake. But when I am really close to a person, I make an effort to be gentler. If someone really means something to me.

What kinds of people do they have arguments with in their head?

Sahra Wagenknecht

What do they notice first in the mirror versus what most people first notice looking at them?

Me: Whether my Windsor knot is tied correctly. Other people: probably my scars.

Who do they love truly, 100% unconditionally (if anyone)?

Eleonora, my daughter. And maybe someone else.

What would they do if stuck in a room with the person they’ve been avoiding?

Dolores Umbridge? Restraining myself from strangling her vs. strangling her.

Who do they like as a person but hate their work? Vice versa, whose work do they like but don’t like the person?

M. A. (nice person, horrible attitude), Alaric Ollivander

What common etiquette do they disagree with? Do they still follow it?

I like to stick to etiquette because it gives me a good and meaningful reason to keep my often erupting anger in check. I also find that some rules (which may seem outdated to most younger people), such as holding a door for a lady, are a sign of respect. However, I disregard any manners when someone's ideology takes on fascist, far-right or racist overtones.

How do they respond when someone doesn’t believe them?

Most people believe what I say. Because I do not lie. I usually say what I think too openly and annoy others with it.

When do they feel the most guilt? How do they respond to it?

Decades ago, I made a mistake as head of the Aurors. Two people were seriously injured. I think my reaction was a certain bitterness that I carry with me to this day. And the realisation that I can never make up for it. No matter how many years I try.

If they committed one petty crime / misdemeanor, what would it be? Why?Drug production, procurement and consumption. I also left that out for many years. But for a special person (, I will not mention here) I would probably commit completely different crimesWhat is the smallest, morally questionable choice they’ve made?

Ask my ex-wife.

What phrases, pronunciations, or mannerisms did they pick up from someone / somewhere else?

Bah – humbug (Dagobert Duck).

If invited to a TED Talk, what topic would they present on? What would the title of their presentation be?

Homeland Security, counter-terrorism

What do they commonly misinterpret because of their own upbringing / environment / biases? How do they respond when realizing the misunderstanding?

I often misinterpret excessive trust as naivety.   But I have learnt that trust requires an advance. (thanks to L.D.)

What language would be easiest for them to learn? Why?

Italian. Just to do someone a favour.

What’s something unimportant / frivolous that they hate passionately?

When someone is overly submissive to me. I rather like to be challenged.

What’s a phrase they say a lot?

„Aha.“

Who would / do they believe without question?

L. M.

What’s something they’re expected to enjoy based on their hobbies / profession that they actually dislike / hate?

Interviews.

What’s a simple daily activity / motion that they mess up often?

Handshakes. I cannot move my little finger or my ring fing

How many hobbies have they attempted to have over their lifetime? Is there a common theme?

Quidditch, hunting, (political involvement in a party), reading about the Second World War and Muggle weapons, watching the news, discussing/arguing, tasting whisky, sorting things by colour.

ll tagged by: @notdrcameron

ll tagging: @jane-mortimer @ghula-herz @thehorrorvacui

#gamesfakevz #portrait #rufus scrimgeour #minister of magic

[squibstress]

Thanks to the mods for putting on this wonderful fest!

HP Rec Fest - Day 31

Prompt: A fav among favs @hprecfest

Hold the Line

Characters: Alice Longbottom, Albus Dumbledore, Aurora Sinistra, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape

Pairings: Alastor/Minerva, Minerva/Severus

Creator: eldritcher

Rating: M/R

Word Count: 24,834

Summary: Then Love comes along, plucky and persistent, and proceeds to drink all her scotch.

Why You Should Check It Out:

This was written as the most generous gift for me, and it is glorious.

This story is such a marvelous conception, the way it settles into the corners of canon and shows how Minerva's life unfolds, with the beautiful bittersweetness that Eldritcher manage to instill in all their stories.

Their inventive ideas about magic and how it interacts with characters' souls and lives are absolutely genius.

The idea of love for an ailing Abraxas as motivating Riddle's actions is genius, and so different from most of the conceptions we have of Voldemort. I adore that canon Dumbledore was so very wrong about his inability to understand love being his great handicap. The irony the author has given that stance here is absolutely delicious.

Same goes for Minerva's defining, unrequited love for Alastor.

And the idea of how Hogwarts Castle's magic and the Headmaster's work in symbiosis is absolutely canon in my head now -- so inventive and wonderful.

We Change the Nature of Things

Pairings: Albus Dumbledore/Minerva McGonagall; Albus Dumbledore/Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape

Creator: dueltastic

Rating: MA/NC-17

Word Count: 8,383

Summary: Albus makes some observations about Minerva and Severus.

Why You Should Check It Out:

This fic is a masterpiece of a musing on the subtle and profound ways three very different people affect one another. It involves a highly unlikely threesome that ends up making the reader nod in agreement.

Right Nor Wrong

Characters: Argus Filch, Dolores Umbridge, Minerva McGonagall, Mrs. Norris, Severus Snape

Pairing: Minerva/Severus

Creator: kellychambliss

Rating: M/R

Warning: voyeurism

Word Count: 11,711

Summary: In Greek mythology, Argus the guardian of Io is sometimes said to have a hundred eyes. In the wizarding world, Argus the caretaker of Hogwarts has only two eyes, but he sees a great deal all the same.

Why You Should Check It Out:

This fic gives us voyeur-Argus Filch, observing (and lusting after) Severus Snape, who is otherwise entangled. It's a story about desires fulfilled and unfulfilled and makes Filch into a three-dimensional character and acute observer rather than a simple figure of fun.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Characters: Alastor Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Barty Crouch Jr., Minerva McGonagall

Pairings: Alastor/Minerva, Barty Crouch Jr/Minerva

Creator: selmak

Rating: M/R

Warning: Possibly DubCon depending on your definition of informed sexual consent. No rape.

Word Count: 20,000

Summary: Minerva hopes that Alastor will never know exactly what Minerva McGonagall did with Barty while the real Alastor was in the trunk.

Why You Should Check It Out:

This fic puts you firmly and frighteningly inside Alastor Moody's head as he copes with the horrors of being locked in that bloody trunk for months, and what goes on there isn't pretty, but it helps him cope. As does Minerva McGonagall, once she stops castigating herself for a moment of indiscretion that ends up torturing them both. This Minerva and Alastor are recognizably in-character, but they're shown dealing with a very odd situation, and it brings out things we don't often see from either. The way the relationship between them develops is beautifully drawn: painful, tender, funny. Read it if you want to gasp, cry, and laugh, all in the space of a few paragraphs.

The Reluctant Phoenix

Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Elphias Doge, Horace Slughorn, Minerva McGonagall

Pairings: Albus/Horace, Albus/Minerva, Elphias/Horace

Creator: purplefluffycat

Rating: MA/NC-17

Warnings: Cross-gen - teacher/student (Minerva is 18), infidelity in secondary pairing.*.

Word Count: 23,600

Summary: Albus thought that he was a non-running member of the human race when it came to romantic relationships. If pushed, he would have said that he was the kind of wizard who preferred wizards. -All that, of course, was before Minerva came along.

Why You Should Check It Out:

OK, even if I didn’t have a soft spot for student!Minerva/Albus, I’d still have loved this because of the (I feel like I say this about all the Beholder fics, but it’s twoo, it’s twoo!) wonderful characterizations. Especially Albus, in all his flawed glory–here, as a man who is a genius in many arenas, but a bit thick when it comes to love. Add in fluid sexuality, and I’m a syrupy mess on the floor.

#hprecfest2023 #hp fic rec #hprecfest #minerva mcgonagall #severus snape #albus dumbledore #argus filch #horace slughorn #alastor moody #elphias doge

[ao3feed-romione]

Is it wrong that I find it hot?

Is it wrong that I find it hot? by The fifth is Elijah

Umbridge was by a long shot the worst thing happened to Hogwarts, and yes: trolls, cerberus and dragons included. But now was the time to take things in their hand! This secret meetings idea is not that bad, but who knew there were so much preparations?

Words: 1090, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M, Gen

Characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger

Relationships: Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley

Additional Tags: Slice of Life, Comedy, Hogwarts Fifth Year, Dolores Umbridge Bashing, Mentioned Dolores Umbridge, Dolores Umbridge's Educational Decrees, BAMF Hermione Granger, Supportive Ron Weasley, hermione's plotting, ron likes it, Tags Are Hard, no beta we die like man, english is not my first language, Why Did I Write This?, BAMF Ginny Weasley, harry likes it

Read Here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45231283

#AO3 Feed #Romione FanFic #♥ #Romione #Hinny #R:General #A:The Fifth is Elijah #Year 5

[ao3feed-scorbus]

Colors - Hp next gen soulmate au

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/ydBImO8 by violettabutterflies HP Next gen soulmate au. You can't see color until you meet your soulmate. Words: 1043, Chapters: 1/6, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Thorne & Rowling Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M, M/M Characters: Hugo Weasley, Lily Luna Potter, Albus Severus Potter, Scorpius Malfoy, Lorcan Scamander, Lysander Scamander, Dominique Weasley, Molly Weasley II, James Sirius Potter, Rose Weasley, Louis Weasley, Fred Weasley II, Roxanne Weasley, Dolores Umbridge, Minerva McGonagall Relationships: Lily Luna Potter/Lysander Scamander, Scorpius Malfoy/Albus Severus Potter, Lorcan Scamander/Hugo Weasley Additional Tags: Fluff, Soulmates, Alternate Universe - Soulmates read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/49689358

#ao3feed #fanfic #scorbus #harrypotter #albus #scorpius

[consistentsquash]

Fests before AO3 - Hoggywarty Slash and Femslash Rec List

Happy Hump Day! I wanted to do a spotlight on some of the HP fandom fests that were happening before/outside AO3!

Context

Hoggywartyxmas is a fest that happens on Livejournal annually. 2022 is going to be their last year. So let's celebrate the slash/femslash fics/art from their run. A lot of these fics are only available on LJ. So you are going to find a lot of new fics by going through the master lists.

I picked one fic from the annual masterlists from 2010 to 2021 but everything is really good. Definitely check out the masterlists.

AO3 Collection for this list

 

2010 Fic and Art Masterlist

West of Stockholm by bethbethbeth

Pairing - Moody/Snape

Read this because - Absolutely perfect characterizations! <3

Again Snape dropped his gaze. "The Headmaster is aware that I have certain...interests."

"What sort of interests?"

  2011 Fic and Art Masterlist

A Feather on One's Cap by featherxquill

Pairing - McGonagall/Hooch/Rita Skeeter

Read this because - the poly negotiations are brilliant.

Minerva smiled, and how wonderful it was to have a partner who understood that just because Rolanda desired others, whether or not she acted on it, it did not make the love between them, or her desire for Minerva, any less. There had been other lovers in Rolanda’s past that had been affronted at the very idea. It was probably for the best that none of those relationships had lasted very long.

  2012 Fic and Art Masterlist

The Imperative Mood by magnetic_pole

Pairing - McGonagall/Hooch

Read this because - the Hooch POV is amazing. Dry and funny.

Now, if you have spent any time with Minerva McGonagall, you know that she exudes a certain...unflappability. And when she is, how shall we say...flapped?...you know very well that the best course of action does not involve pointing it out.

  2013 Fic and Art Masterlist

My True Love Gave to Me by albalark

Pairing - Poppy Pomfrey/Amelia Bones

Read this because - Feel good holiday vibes with a mystery! It's like Knives Out without the knives.

“This is the best Christmas present my true love ever gave to me. Would you like a pear?”

  2014 Fic and Art Masterlist

Rec note - This is one of my fav years of the fest. It's got Subversive! It's got We'll Take a Cup of Kindness Yet and a lot of other amazing fics.

A Beginner's Guide to Pseudology by Woldy

Pairing - Minerva/Augusta

Read this because - WOLDY! <3 One of my fav hp femslash authors. But also. This fic. Brilliant ladies being brilliant together. One of my favorite things about Woldy's writing is how intelligent it is. Their characters don't feel pretentious but just feel intelligent. Idk how to explain!

“I wouldn’t have chosen you as a partner,” says Augusta gruffly, “but it probably does me good to have some intelligent conversation.”

For a moment the words hang in the air, as if neither of them is quite ready to take the next step. Then they both speak at once.

  2015 Fic and Art Masterlist

Bum Boys and Blushing Brides by kelly_chambliss

Pairing - McGonagall/Rosmerta

Rec because - Gryffinders snooping and hearing secrets. Umbridge being Umbridge! Also McGonagall being peak McGonagall! Really sharp writing and characterizations.

"You'll continue to see Rosmerta, of course?" Snape asked as they moved away.

She snorted. "As if the likes of Dolores Umbridge could stop me."

  2016 Fic and Art Masterlist

The Remember All by cranky_crocus

Pairing - Remus/Neville

Rec because - Neville is the best Gryffindor. Because fear doesn't stop him! A classic trope about amnesia executed really well.

Neville didn’t know what scared him more, Remus’ not knowing who he was, or Madam Pomfrey’s not knowing what to do.

  2017 Fic and Art Masterlist

Continuation by cleodoxa

Pairing - Pomona Sprout/Minerva McGonagall

Rec because - really beautiful short fic about relationships changing over time.

It would not have been quite right to say that the new term went well. Fear did not go away just like that.

  2018 Fic and Art Masterlist

Second Chances by alisanne

Pairing - McGonagall/Sinistra

Rec because - it's about second chances! The real spirit of Hogwarts <3

Aurora raised one of Minerva’s hands to her lips, kissing it. “I hope I can continue to be your dear friend no matter what else happens this holiday.”

Threading her fingers through Aurora’s, Minerva smiled. “I think we can manage that.”

  2019 Fic and Art Masterlist

A Very Kinky Christmas by Articcat621

Pairing - McGonagall/Poppy Pomfrey

Rec because - the real holiday is about sexy gag gifts!

“There are no students around, and you know I couldn’t care less about what the other professors think… In fact, I believe most of them already know.” Minerva smiled.

  2020 Fic and Art Masterlist

Extracts from 'Letter Collection P' by zaleti

Pairing - Irma Pince/Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank

Rec because - epistolary! Actually this is probably the best epistolary fic I have read. Really beautiful characterizations. A lot of color/emotion which makes it feel as if we are also experiencing things with the characters.

She was tallish and tanned, and dressed for the outdoors -- heavy dragonhide boots, brown coat, hair cut short. But something about the way she walked; the movement of her hands as she pulled a book from the shelf and flicked it open… I was fascinated, M. Intrigued.

  2021 Fic and Art Masterlist

Earth is the right place for love by eldritcher

Pairing - McGonagall/Rosmerta/Snape

Rec because - Snape lives! I mean he comes back from the dead. Because of the power of love. Also Snape, Rosmerta and McGonagall retiring to a vineyard is what they really need after everything.

At year's turn, on morrow's eve, as a sailor cloud kisses the moon, they drink their grape's libation and salute this good earth. They are three and they are one, and their earth is the right place for love.

#hoggywartyxmas #rec lists #hp slash rec lists #hp femslash rec lists #hp femslash #hp rarepairs #hp slash #slash and femslash recs from hoggywartyxmas #fests before ao3 #livejournal fests #hp fandom history #recs

[angelharahel]

Not Taejun's mum saying "I can't even come cheer my own son because of you" when she never did it, even before Taeyang was his partner. She was never there. And when he won, he couldn't tell her about his victories because they cared about his sister more lmao.

This woman gives me as many m*rder tendencies as Dolores Umbridge

#love all play #park taejun #park taeyang #going to you at a speed of 493km #i truly hate her #she is the worst parent ive ever seen