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anathemaegg · 4 months
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HAPPY HOLIDAY WORMS!
my sister got me worms for secular winter gifting season!!!
I want to talk to people who keep worms! tell me about your guys!!
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sirsadly · 8 months
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trying not to lose momentum on this writing project. I usually can’t write when I think of how long something will be words wise, and if I can’t decide what the character or setting details will be. I realize writing with no purpose and followed by editing with purpose is the way to go for me. all I know right now is vampire worm, and the male genius, with romance that explores what it means to be a caretaker, especially if that person is a woman and how to reconcile how your work is perceived with your identity.
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breelandwalker · 4 months
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2024 Witches' Calendar
For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2024 dates for the solstices, quarter days, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom.
Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area. Enjoy!
Solstices, Harvests, and Quarter Days
February 1-2 - Imbolc / Candlemas
March 19 - Spring Equinox / Ostara
April 30-May 1 - Beltane / May Day
June 20 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer / Litha
August 1 - Lughnasadh / Lammas / Summer Harvest
September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Fall Harvest
October 31 - Samhain / Halloween / Final Harvest
December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule
Full Moons
January 25 - Wolf Moon ♌
February 24 - Snow Moon ♍
March 25 - Worm Moon ♎
April 23 - Pink Moon ♏
May 23 - Flower Moon ♐
June 21 - Strawberry Moon ♑
July 21 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑
August 19 - Sturgeon Moon* ♒
September 17 - Harvest Moon* ♓
October 17 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon)* ♈
November 15 - Frost Moon (or Beaver Moon)* ♉
December 15 - Cold Moon ♊
*- Supermoon
Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. Once again this year, that month will be September.
New Moons
January 11 ♑
February 9 ♒
March 10 ♓
April 8 ♈
May 7 ♉
June 6 ♊
July 5 ♋
August 4 ♌
September 2 ♍
October 2 ♎
November 1 ♏
December 1 ♐
December 30 (black moon) ♑
Special Celestial Events
January 3-4 - Quadrantids meteor shower peak
March 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
April 8 - Total solar eclipse
April 22-23 - Lyrids meteor shower peak
May 6-7 - Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak
August 11-13 - Perseids meteor shower peak
August 19 - Sturgeon Supermoon / Seasonal Blue Moon
September 17 - Harvest Supermoon / Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
October 2 - "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse
October 17 - Hunter's Supermoon
October 21-22 - Orionids meteor shower peak
November 15 - Frost Supermoon
November 16-17 - Leonids meteor shower peak
December 13-14 - Geminids meteor shower peak
December 30 - Black Moon
(Check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what will be visible in your area!)
Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)
April 1 - April 24
August 4 - August 27
November 25 - December 15
Happy Witching!
SOURCES & FURTHER READING:
Bree's Lunar Calendar Series
Bree's Secular Celebrations Series
Moon Info - Full Moon Dates for 2024
Calendar-12 - 2024 Moon Phases
Full Moonology - 2024 Full Moon Calendar
AstroStyle - All the 2024 Full Moons
Your Zodiac Sign - Astrology Calendar 2024
Old Farmer's Almanac - Mercury Retrograde Dates 2023-2024
Lonely Planet - Best Star-gazing Events of 2024
Sea and Sky - Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2024
DarkSky International - Dark Sky Placefinder for Stargazing
Pagan Grimoire - Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar (2024 Edition)
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EDIT: Mercury is stationed direct on Jan 1st, 2024. The source I used which stated it was in retrograde until the 18th had a typo.
EDIT: Fixed the zodiac signs for the full moons using a new source.
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thatcharmingjerk · 1 year
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This animal is a tassel!!!!
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I wish I could get better photos of Peetu kala but he's a busy boy!!!!
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Him in his little jungle :3
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ash-whimsicalfanfic · 11 months
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Obsession
Tom Riddle X Fem OC/Reader
Word Count: 5K
Warnings: Mild language, Graphic, Smut, Toxic, Possessive, Protective, Angst, Fluff, Suggestive, Anger…
Prompt: Y/N Black is a mystery to many. She isn’t interested in making friends, only her studies. However, unbeknownst to many, one boy has piqued her interest——Tom Riddle. Little did she know, he had an obsession with her.
Sidenote: I did use some spells from the vampire diaries just for the heck of it. I may do a part two, but I’m not sure if it really needs it. I’ll leave it up to you guys!
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Everyone seemed more chattier than usual. Maybe it was the upcoming Yule Ball or maybe it was because holidays were approaching. However, you hated the buzzing chatter, the obnoxious shouting, and all of the crowded halls. You had tried to go to the library as an escape from this madness, but everyone had infiltrated the library even.
You were the Scrooge that everybody was painfully aware of as you stormed through the halls with your books clutched to your chest. If you were a Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Gryffindor, they would have laughed at the irked expression on your face. However, knowing you were a Slytherin strikes fear in many.
Not to mention you were a mystery to many. You were oh so quiet, along with a freakishly amount of smart, and an unearthly amount of beautiful. You chose to stick to yourself, choosing to not make any friends. You instead chose to have acquaintances in case a group project popped up, however you normally managed to worm your way out of that so you could work alone.
That was how you preferred doing things, alone. Other students have given up on trying to befriend you, seeing it as pointless. Guys would still try and ask you out, but their advances failed. They hadn’t noticed that your interest was piqued by a boy already. However, it seemed that he was just like you.
Tom Riddle was a handsome young man with jet black curly-ish hair and dark brown eyes that looked almost black from afar. He was fairly tall and had a lean look. His face was always blank…passive as he studied or walked through the halls or even when he was with his group of “friends”. They were his followers in his mind, not his friends. To anyone else, they saw them as a happy friend group.
You had noticed the things that anyone would pick up about Tom from afar, like his intelligence. Tom excelled in all of his classes, in fact he was tied at the top of the year with you. He too was introverted, preferring to be alone and in silence. For someone as passive as Tom, you noticed things he did. When he was judging something, he’d lean back in his chair, occasionally quirking an eyebrow as if he was impressed or annoyed.
When he was in a rather intuitive or creative mood, his eyes seemed to be a lighter shade of brown and he would get carried away in his journal. When he was thinking, he would zone out on his journal or something in the room.
You noticed that he’d clench his jaw until a muscle there ticked when he got angered. When he was annoyed, he had a tendency to sigh.
“Y/N!” Narcissa calls.
She stood among Tom Riddle and all of his “friends”. Tom’s eyes find you who was clearly irritated. You had made your way through the crowd and head towards her.
“Yes?” You ask.
“Hey, that is no way to talk to your favorite cousin.” Narcissa scolds.
“Who said you were my favorite?” You ask.
“It’s because it is me.” Bellatrix grins.
“Not you either.” You mutter.
“Moving on, have you seen Sirius or Regulus?” She asks.
“I’m not their keeper, Narcissa.” You mutter.
“They said they were meeting up with you.” She says, sighing in frustration.
“Well they didn’t. I need to get to class.” You mutter.
Before you could go, Bellatrix grabs your upper arm in a tight grip. You turn back to her with a clenched jaw as Narcissa steps back, muttering an “Uh-Oh”.
“Leaving so soon, cousin?” She mocks.
“Bellatrix, I’m warning you now to let go or you will regret it.” You warn calmly.
“What will you do? You're all goody two shoes, yet your in Slytherin. I think that dumb hat sorted you into the wrong house.” She says.
You pull your wand free, pointing it at her as you mutter “Stupefy”. You roll your eyes as she flies backwards through the crowd.
“If I wouldn’t get expelled, I would definitely crucio you or use the killing curse on you for your information. However, nothing is stopping me once we graduate.” You say, before turning and leaving the group stunned.
Tom smiles slightly as he watches you walk away, finding himself even more intrigued with you than he originally was. Call it an interest or maybe an obsession at this point. He liked to watch you when he could. He noticed things about you that he was sure no one else noticed.
He knew you were a quiet and mysterious girl, but underneath that “innocent” mask you wore, he knew there was a strong woman with a dangerous mind. You were far from innocent and today proved that more so to him. To anyone else, you were that innocent girl. However, when you let your guard down if you were stressed or angry or irritated, he could see the danger swirling in your (eye color) eyes.
He lets his smile fall, regaining his composure before turning back to his group. Bellatrix was back on her feet, a scowl on her face as Narcissa helped hold her up. He watches as Sirius and Regulus join them.
“What is wrong with you?” Sirius asks.
“Your bloody sister is what is wrong! She used stupefy on me!” She snaps.
“How pissed off did you make her?” Regulus chuckles, shaking his head.
“You both told me you were meeting with her about becoming a follower. Yet, she hasn’t seen either of you all day. So, where were you both off to?” Narcissa snaps.
“Have you seen how mad she can get? We learned not to mess around when she gets mad, Issa. When she is mad, she will take down anyone in her path. We’ve learned how to avoid making her mad. So, you go have that conversation with her because I rather not get crucio’d again.” Sirius says.
“Wow.” Avery mutters.
“She may be quiet and keeps to herself, but Y/N is a ticking time-bomb when you make her mad. She is intelligent, and maybe too intelligent for her own good. She also liked being stronger than others in magic, so that is why she studies so hard. However, because she is so antisocial and introverted, even as a child before Hogwarts, she took her studies serious, so she doesn’t understand fun. She is boring.” Sirius says.
“I bet she hasn’t ever shagged anyone, or snogged! A sixth year and a virgin! That is embarrassing.” Bellatrix cackles.
That further piqued Tom’s interest about you.. He found himself having more thoughts about you, both innocent and sinful thoughts. However, his sinful thoughts changed to the exception of you being a virgin. That made him feel a possessiveness over you he wasn’t quite sure how to feel about. However, he knew that the idea of you being with anyone else was sickening to him. You were his, you just didn’t know it yet.
Your studies past fairly quickly and you were heading towards the Great Hall. You sit at your normal spot, Regulus sitting next to you. Tom sat a table down with his “friends”, however his focus was on you. Regulus gently closed your books, pushing them away.
“Eat, then study.” He stresses softly.
As irritated as you were about him taking away your books, you listened. Tom quirked a brow, finding himself wondering if it was often you got so distracted by your studies that you didn’t take care of yourself the best. His eyes roam over you slowly, noticing the dark circles under your eyes along with the thinning face of yours. So, it was often, he thought.
“Y/N! My favorite sister! How has your day been?” Sirius asks as plops down across from you.
“What do you want?” You ask, sighing as you pushed your food around on your plate.
“Nothing to do with studies I hope, she is taking a break to eat.” Regulus stresses.
You close your eyes as the two start to argue, resting your chin on your hand. You open your eyes when Regulus stands, his voice getting louder.
“Enough!” You snap, the two instantly quieting.
It had gotten the attention of those around your table. You take in a slow breath before letting it out, regaining your composure before looking between your brothers with a blank look.
“You two bicker like a bunch of children. This is our brief moment to be able to hang out, however you both don’t know how to push aside your differences because you both are too hot-headed and irrational.” You rant.
You snatch up your books that Regulus had pushed away from you earlier and stood from the table as you left the Great Hall.
Tom watched you leave before looking between your brothers, before his eyes fell on your plate of untouched food. He puts some food in his bag, going unnoticed and decides to leave himself. He made his way to the library, heading to the forbidden section where he assumed you’d be. He feels a brief moment of pride flare in his chest, right about where you had gone. He clears his throat and you look up from your notes.
“Here. I noticed you didn’t eat.” He says.
His voice surprised you. It was deep, soft and mysterious. He pulled out some food he took from the Great Hall and handed it to you.
“Thank you.” You murmur.
He nods, going to leave and you begin working on your studies again. You sigh as a loud group comes into the library.
“Would you allow me to show you a place I like to go?” He asks, looking back down at you.
“I don’t see why not.” You admit, gathering your stuff before standing.
You follow behind Tom, not quite sure where he was taking you. You knew of his quest to become the Dark Lord. Some of his followers had big mouths, so you heard more than everyone thought you knew. They assumed you were clueless about his current quest and they all were tip-toeing around who would be the one to break the news to you. However, you knew. You knew more than them in fact.
He looks around, making sure there was no other students or professors in the hall before a door appears in the wall. Your lips part from surprise as he ushers you in, following behind you. You looked around the empty room in awe.
“The Room of Requirements…I’ve heard of it and I’ve looked everywhere for it.” You mumble.
“Yes, I searched for this room for awhile myself. I later learned that the room only will appear in great need.” Tom explains, seeming rather smug about finding it.
“The room seems to know you quite well…and you seem to know the room quite well too. Otherwise, the door wouldn’t have appeared because I’m sure my studies are not in great need.” You say, turning back to him.
You feel a heat spread across your body as you catch his eyes on you. The dark eyes slowly trail over you, mapping out your body. His eyes stop on your blouse where you had a few buttons undone since you were alone and had started to get a little hot in the confined aisles of the forbidden section in the library.
He steps forward, closing the distance between the two of you. You look up, not realizing that he was this tall. He puts a hand out and gently grasps your hip before trailing it up your side. He tugs on the middle of your blouse, revealing more of your cleavage, before he starts undoing the remaining buttons.
“That and maybe because I am in great need of you.” He murmurs, leaning down to trail his lips along your neck.
You shiver, feeling a trail of goosebumps being left behind from the ghost touch. His hands find your shoulders where he pushes the robes off before pushing your blouse off along with it. He leaves a soft kiss on your racing pulse, before he pulls back to look down at you.
You were left in a dark green lace bra, and he tsked quietly, approving the way they made your breasts look. The bra seemed to work as a push-up bra, but really Narcissa had gotten you the wrong size this year.
His eyes trail over your stomach, noting the soft curves he would be sure to feel later. His eyes focus on the short school-girl skirt, also Narcissa’s doing. You didn’t fret much about it as you knew you’d wear your robe more often than not. You were wearing knee high stockings with a pair of mary-janes.
“The school girl skirt, hmph, your just asking to be fucked, aren’t you?” He asks, a smirk slowly spreading across his face.
“Tom.” You say breathlessly.
“Leave the skirt on, but take your panties off.” He orders.
He begins unbuttoning his own shirt, watching you. You were frozen in place before you start to work the panties down. He held a hand out, looking at you expectantly. Your shaky hand places the matching dark green lace panties into his hand.
He balls it up and sticks it in his blazer pocket. You watch as his long, slender fingers work his belt off. Your eyes focused on his veiny hands.
“Hands and knees.” He says.
You slowly drop to your knees, turning over, no longer able to watch his next move. You get on your hands, moving so you are on your elbows. You arch your back down, sticking your ass out more.
Tom licks his lips slowly, swallowing hard as he watches you get into the position. He inhales deeply, watching as you arch your back. He puts a clenched fist to his mouth, lightly biting himself, not quite sure if this was really happening. The skirt hid nothing. He could see the big globes that he found himself really attracted to. He never would have taken himself as an ass man.
His eyes trail further down to see your glistening entrance. He pushes his pants off before he gets on the ground behind you. He brushes your hair over your shoulder, before he finds himself tracing down your spine lightly. You shiver unintentionally, however he enjoyed the effect he on you.
“How bad do you want me?” He murmurs into your ear.
“Please, Tom.” You whisper as you push your hips back.
“Pathetic. Do you want my cock or not?” He asks, grabbing a fistful of your hair and roughly jerking your head back.
A breathless moan fills the thick air in the room as a heat spreads across your scalp. He clenches his jaw, feeling himself twitch from the sound he heard. It was the beginning of a beautiful symphony, one he didn’t realize how much he’d become crazed for.
“Tom! Please! I need you!” You cry, feeling frustrated that he wasn’t touching you where you wanted to be touched.
He smirks, gently grabbing your hips. He uses his other hand to guide himself into your dripping entrance. He groans, your walls immediately grasping onto him, suffocating him. You moan lowly, your hands grasping at the stone floor as your eyes flutter shut.
“Fuck.” He curses, working himself in and out of you slowly.
“Tom, please.” You plead, pushing your hips back.
“Is my cock the first one you’ve ever had?” He asks, his eyes burning in the back of your head as he awaited your response.
“Yes! Please, Tom!” You cry.
He couldn’t help the grin across his face. He heard it, but he wasn’t sure if maybe you just kept them out of the loop. But, knowing he was the one to take your virginity was exhilirating to him.
“I better be the only cock you have here. You are mine.” He warns.
“Yes! I-I’m yours, Tom!” You moan as he starts to move at a faster pace.
“I’ll kill any boy who dares to be with you, because you are mine! I’ll punish you if I see you talking to some boy.” He growls, his hips now savagely moving.
You cry for more, your soft and loud moans were music to his ears. He breathed heavily along with you as held onto your hips tightly. Skin smacking echoed in the room and you heard his soft groan which sent you coming. He groans louder as you clench around him, coming around him.
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You stood on shaky legs, buttoning up your blouse and grimacing as you feel your shared climaxes slowly leaking out of you. He grasps your chin, looking at you with a stern look.
“Keep it in. I want you to know who fucked you.” He says.
“Tom, I need my panties.” You say as your cheeks flush.
“Find another way to keep it in.” He says, before focusing back on straightening himself out.
You pull your blazer on along with your robes before grabbing your books and hurrying out. You reach the Slytherin common room, Narcissa and Bellatrix looking up from their game of cards. Sirius and Regulus’s backs were to you.
“Oh my god, you got shagged!” Narcissa exclaims with a grin.
“Who was it?” Bellatrix asks.
“Yeah, I’d like to know.” Sirius seethes, taking in your disheveled hair and the hickeys on your neck.
Narcissa looks at your knees to see that they were scraped up, but you choose to ignore your brothers and cousins as you make your way past them. Regulus laughs, yelling “Atta girl!”
A small smile graces your lips at your little brothers comment. He too was protective of you, but he knew you inside and out. He and you were far closer than you were with Sirius. You get to your dorm and think of showering, but then your mind wanders to Tom. Keep it in…
You pull on a pair of fresh panties as you change into your nightware. You found yourself tossing and turning for a long while before you fell asleep. By the time it was time to wake up, you were exhausted. You could sleep in, but that ruins your morning routine.
You go to the shower, grimacing at the burn in your stomach. It was now that you realized you didn’t eat once yesterday. You finished up in the bathroom before pulling on a black lingerie set. You gasp as your door opens and Tom walks in.
“I knew you’d be awake.” He says, his eyes slowly roaming over you and some of the bruises he had made from where he held you still.
“Tom, what are you doing here?” You ask, grabbing a random robe and pulling it on.
“I’ve seen it all, darling. I wanted to tell you no more skirts.” He says and you look at him confused.
“I…Is it because how short they are?” You ask.
“That and the school girl skirt should be meant for my eyes when we are alone. Do you understand?” He asks.
“I…yes, Tom.” You say quietly.
He grins, looking at your neck where you had several hickeys before he leaves. You frown and look at the outfit you had prepared for this morning. It consisted of a school girl skirt.You sigh, grabbing a dark green skater skirt that ended a little about mid-thigh. There wasn’t much you could do about the length of your skirts until you went shopping again.
You grab your button up blouse and your Slytherin tie. You grab the blazer and sigh when you see dust on it. You hang it back up, deciding you will have to clean it later because you don’t have time now.
You pull on your knee socks and mary-janes when there was a knock at your dorm door. You open it and see it was Narcissa.
“I came bearing gifts.” She says.
You open the door and she guides you to the small vanity as she begins to help you cover the hickeys on your neck and jawline.
“So, who was it?” She asks.
“I’m not sure if I’m ready to say who it was yet.” You murmur.
“Did he force you? I’ll make him suffer the worst ways imaginable.” She says seriously.
“No, no, he didn’t force me. I’m just not sure what is happening yet. I don’t know if it merely was just another shag to him or if it’ll turn into something. However, he’s being a little controlling of what I wear, mainly my skirts.” You explain.
“I feel like I already know who this is.” She says, sighing.
“Who?” You ask.
“Tom Riddle?” She asks.
“Oh…how did you know?” You ask.
“Tom is…many things. I don’t know if he is capable of love and a relationship. He is a very possessive man. And I mean to the extent that it isn't healthy. He is ill-tempered and easily jealous. Not to mention he can be obsessive too. I personally think you should put some distance between the two of you and let things die down. I don’t know what his intentions are, but I’m sure they aren’t good.” She explains.
“Alright.” You say quietly.
You were quite sure how to feel. But, you knew Narcissa meant well and you also knew that she knew Tom better than you. You trusted her advice almost as you trusted Regulus’s.
“All done.” She says.
“Thank you, Issa.” You murmur and she nods.
She leaves you to your thoughts and you realize you need to head down to the Great Hall for breakfast. You gather your books and make your way out of your dorm in a daze. You head to the Great Hall and see everyone was already there. You ignore the burning stare that you knew belonged to Tom Riddle.
“Hey, you okay? You seem out of it? And your running late.” Regulus says.
“Oh, I’m fine. I think I’m just in need of food. I realized I didn’t eat once yesterday.” You explain.
“Y/N/N, you’ve got to take better care of yourself. I will start treating you like I did the first year.” He warns.
“I know, I know, and I promise I’ll do better.” You sigh.
“Why is Riddle staring at you? He seems pissed.” He whispers.
“Oh, who knows.” You sigh, briefly glancing at Tom.
Tom was staring at your neck where your hickeys would be, but thanks to Narcissa, they were no longer there. You managed to eat some of your food before it began to make you feel sick. You felt suffocated with Tom glaring daggers into you and Sirius was no better.
“Stop it.” Regulus warns Sirius.
“I want to know who it was.” He snaps, looking back at you.
You clench your jaw, narrowing your eyes at him as you take a slow breath in and let it out. You pull your wand out and keep your hand rested on the table, so you don’t draw anymore attention to you.
“Keep glaring, brother and watch how fast you end up in the hospital wing.” You warn lowly.
“Guys.” Narcissa warns.
“Who is he?” He growls lowly, leaning closer to you.
“Oh shit. Take cover!” Regulus says, going under the table.
You reach forward, grabbing Sirius’s tie and pull him closer as your face heats from anger.
“Astronomy tower, now.” You grit out.
He stands and storms out and you stand as Regulus pokes his head out.
“Don’t kill him please.” He pleads.
You storm out of the Great Hall, wand in hand as you make your way towards the Astronomy tower to see him already there and waiting.
“Who is it!?” He snaps as you both circle each other.
“Sirius, it’s none of your business. Stop trying to act like the older and protective brother. Stop acting like you care!” You snap.
“I do care! You're my sister.” He snaps.
“Guys. Let’s try to keep calm.” Narcissa says as she walks in with her group.
“Yeah, let’s just hug it out and make up.” Regulus says.
“I want to know who has my sister acting like a tramp.” He snaps.
“Oh no….oh no! Oh no! Back up, back up, back up!” Regulus says as he pushes everyone back.
“Bombarda!” You fast and Sirius curses as he tries to dodge the mini explosion you casted his way.
“Confundo!” He shouts, but you dodge it.
“Everte Statum.” You cast, watching as he flies back against the wall, his wand falling in the process.
You walk forward, grabbing his wand before looking down at him.
“Impulsa Animositas!” You snap, gaining confused looks from around the room.
“I…Y/N, have you been creating spells again?” Regulus asks cautiously.
“Again?” Narcissa asks alarmed.
“What did you do to me?” Sirius snaps.
“Say something mean. To any of us.” You say, smirking.
“What the hell did you do to me you crazy bi—ow!” He exclaims after feeling a jolt of electricity go through you.
“Just as I assumed. This spell will zap you everytime you try and say something mean.” You say.
“That’s child’s play you idiot!” He snaps before groaning.
“Hm. This isn’t. Lihednat Dolchitni.” You cast.
His hands find his throat as he try’s to breath. You clench your fist tighter, watching how he struggles more before you wave your hand and it stops. He leans forward, breathing heavily.
“Tread carefully, brother. I have far more up my sleeve than you wish to believe.” You spat.
“You…you will get in so much trouble for creating spells. Regulus and I told you that you need to stop.” He breathes heavily.
“Then keep your mouths shut otherwise I’ll make you suffer in the worst unimaginable ways.” You say.
With that, you turn and walk past the group who seemed shocked. You head back to the Great Hall, gathering your items before heading back to your dorm. You were too upset and riled up to do anything. So, instead you hurry to your dorm and lock the door.
You pace frantically, running your hands through your hair. You let a breath out that you hadn’t noticed you were holding.
“You’re okay. You’re okay. Everything is okay.” You mumble to yourself.
The lock on your door clicks, so you turn and see Tom. He closes the door back and turns to you with that normal passive and cold look.
“That was…impressive.” He says.
“Tom, I really rather be alone right now.” You mutter.
“Why cover the marks I left? I left them for a reason.” He says, his voice hardening as his eyes turn several shades darker.
“I didn’t want to walk around with them showing. People would have said something and I don’t want to deal with that. Plus, I rather the school not know I was your play thing.” You mutter harshly, turning your back to him.
“Who said you were a play thing because I don’t recall ever telling you that?” He snaps.
“Tell me this, Tom. Are you one for commitment? Would you be in an exclusive relationship? Huh, tell me that!” You snap harshly as you turn to face him again.
“I can do commitment. Before, I’d say no. However, for you I am willing to do it. I’m willing to be in an exclusive relationship as you call it. Because I can’t ever get you out of my head! You are all I can focus on! It’s so…so irritating, yet I love it at the same time.” He growls.
“Tom, there are going to have to be some rules set in place if we are to do something. Like the skirt thing this morning. I only wear skirts.” You say.
“Fine. Wear your skirts, well not the school girl ones, however I can’t promise that some asshole won’t end up dead for looking. You are mine.” He snaps.
“Okay, and what about the marks?” You ask.
“You shouldn’t care what anyone says. You never have before, so why care now? I want people to know that you belong to me. I want the guys to realize that you aren’t a possibility anymore. You are mine.” He says, closing the distance between you both.
You look up as his hand wraps around your throat. He tightens his hand and you let a shaky breath out as you clench your thighs.
“You barely know me.” You mumble.
“I know more than you think, darling. You piqued my interest. When that happens, I tend to learn everything I can.” He murmurs, brushing his nose against yours before kissing you softly.
You hum, moving your hands to his hair. You whine when he pulls back, a smirk on his lips.
“What does that mean? How have you learned about me if you just started speaking to me yesterday?” You ask.
“Because I might be a bit obsessive when it comes to learning of the things that interest me. I won’t stop until I know everything.” He says.
There was banging on your dorm door and you sigh, going to walk past Tom, but he loops an arm around your waist.
“Who is it?” Tom asks, annoyed.
“It’s Bella, me and Regulus. Is Y/N in there?” Narcissa says.
“Well go away. I’m about to fuck my girl.” He snaps.
Your face heats up as you cover your mouth to hide your gasp. Narcissa gasps, Regulus laughs and yells for you to get it while Bellatrix throws a fit.
“We are not doing anything! We are just talking!” You exclaim.
“Talking, huh?” He says, quirking a brow at you as he slips a hand beneath your skirt.
You let a shaky breath out as he trails his hand up your thigh. He gets to your underwear, sliding two fingers beneath the lacy fabric.
“Tom.” You mumble.
“Talking and yet you're so wet for me. Do you want my cock again?” He asks, sliding a finger in you.
Your eyes flutter close and he grins widely, loving the way you reacted to his touch. You were the violin and he was the violinist. He played you so gracefully and loved the beautiful symphony that came from your mouth. It was his greatest obsession.
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marauderstars · 1 year
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Ways J.K Rowling did poc dirty in canon:
Making the last name of one of her most powerful black characters “Shacklebolt” - a crude af reference to slavery and just in very poor taste.
Naming her only east Asian character “Cho Chang” - a Korean surname as a first name for a Chinese character - proving she did no research whatsoever into Chinese naming traditions.
Cho’s characterization also leans in to the trope of tragic Asian female characters being defined by their romantic connections to white men, as in “Miss Saigon” or “A Quiet American.” Cho’s storyline centers on her romantic involvement with Cedric, Harry and Roger Davies. She gets no meaningful arc of her own.
The sidekick-ification of Lee Jordan.
Michael Corner being referred to as “the dark one” which is bad enough, and then him being whitewashed in the films.
Pansy Parkinson’s comment about Angelina Johnson’s braided hair looking like “worms” goes completely unpunished. Rowling treats this as standard bullying instead of a racially-charged comment. Rowling clearly didn’t understand the serious implications of this comment and its rooting in deeply-ingrained discrimination against black hairstyles, or she would have written a similar reaction to this as she did to that of Hermione being called a “Mudblood.”
House Elves as a metaphor for slaves is highly problematic because they are depicted as “liking” their enslavement and being complicit in it, much like the black slaves in “Gone With The Wind.” Despite Dobby being a beloved character, he is also seen as an anomaly for desiring freedom, and many other House Elves are depicted as grotesque, fawning, ridiculous or sinister. Pretty garbage metaphor for black slaves.
In Goblet of Fire Rowling describes a group of “African” wizards wearing “long white robes” and “roasting what looked like a rabbit on a bright purple fire.” This is just… *sigh* The way this is worded is very clearly just token exoticism and includes no genuine detail about their clothing, cultural food or nationality. It’s just “wow those zany rabbit-eating Africans and their purple fire.” Once again black characters are being used as examples of otherness rather than shown as human beings.
Rowling has openly admitted that she created a detailed backstory for Dean Thomas, one of the series’ few black characters, but did not include it in the books and included the backstory of Neville Longbottom, a white character, instead.
Approving the casting of a white actress in the role of Lavender Brown in the films, a character the majority of readers assumed was black.
The portrayal of Blaise Zabini’s “famously beautiful” black mother who was known for offing her husbands and taking their money. Like. Come on. Tbh she sounds like a queen but violent woc gold digger is still a shit trope.
Just the entire treatment of the Patil twins at the Yule Ball, the way Harry and Ron treated them and Rowling’s garbage attempt at describing their traditional clothing.
Padma Patil’s portrayal in Cursed Child as the stereotypical controlling Indian wife. The idea of ending up with her instead of Hermione being positioned as some kind of horrible alternate reality for Ron had very xenophobic undertones, and while Hermione is portrayed as black in the play, I don’t believe that Rowling originally intended her to be a black character nor that casting directors deliberately set out to cast a black actress as Hermione in Cursed Child initially.
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coinandcandle · 1 year
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The Wheel of the Year: A Comprehensive Guide.
The Wheel of the Year is a popular concept in neo-pagan circles and for beginner witches, but how much do you really know about it?
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If you're doing research on the Wheel of the Year (WotY) you should know that it is mostly made up by Gerald Gardner and a few others based on a proposed wheel of the year from Jacob Grimm (a mythologist, folklorist, and scholar) in the mid-1800s. The holidays are set on solstices, equinoxes, and at the mid-points of these celestial events throughout the year.
The holidays aren't fake, per se, but some of their names and traditions are, at least in the context of the WoTY.
I urge you to research these holidays in their own original context and learn about their cultural relevance.
A Short History
The WoTY holidays are based on actual holidays, many of them with their original (or close to their original) names such as Samhain, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh, and Imbolc which were celebrated by the Celts, specifically the Irish. The spelling of these holidays varies depending on where they were celebrated.
Lughnasadh is often wrongly conflated with the English holiday Lammas, another name that the Wiccans call the holiday. Lammas, however, is a holiday in its own right just as Lughnasadh is.
Yule was celebrated by Germanic people (and later Anglo-Saxons) and went by the name Old Norse jól or Old English geol. We don't know exactly when it was celebrated but it was eventually assimilated into the Christian holidays and it would be rescheduled to around that time as well after the Christianization of Norway.
Ostara is the name given to the spring equinox, named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre (who is a can of worms in and of herself whether she existed pre-Christianization or not). Ostara is another name coined by Jacob Grimm in his book Teutonic Mythology.
Litha takes place on the summer solstice and is conflated too often with Midsummer, a holiday celebrated widely (though very differently) around the world. The name comes from a book by Bede which describes a 12-month lunisolar Saxon calendar. Aidan Kelly, who named the holiday along with Mabon and Ostara, writes about this in his post "About Naming Ostara, Litha, and Mabon".
Mabon is made up, named after a Welsh god, but the date is that of the Autumnal equinox which was actually celebrated or at least observed by various cultures.
So what now?
No one is saying that you can't celebrate these holidays, but if you're going to do so then it's only respectful to learn about their history and original cultural context. You can add your own traditions to these holidays and incorporate them into your life and into your craft, but keep in mind where they originate and be respectful of their history.
Also, if you don't want to celebrate the Wiccan versions of the holiday, consider calling them by their other/original names; Mabon being the fall or autumnal equinox, Ostara being the spring or vernal equinox, and Litha being the summer solstice.
How do I research them?
Honestly, Wikipedia is a great place to start, it gives you a general idea and a bunch of sources and references at the end of each post. If you're looking for research tips check out my post on witchy research tips!
To my fellow occultists and witches: If you have anything to add to this feel free to comment or reblog with your info.
Edit: If you're looking for an Irish-accurate Wheel of the Year, check out this post by @fiagai-cnuasaitheoir !
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Confession
This is my first fan fiction. it probably needs more work, I edited it a bit hope that helps
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Sebastian Sallow & Ominis Gaunt
Everyone was gathered in the great hall for an announcement, and they will be having a yule ball this year to brighten the hearts of the students.The students were excited whispering to each other. Ominis sat there, not a care in the world. It wasn't like he could ask the one person he really wanted to go with. That would make things even more stained on they current relationship. He hadn't been talking to Sebastian as much as they used to, the new 5th year taking up most of his precious friends' time. As they exited, he could hear people talking. Who are you gonna ask ? Will you go with me? On and on they went. Sighing to himself, continuing his walk as someone approached him, he was already aware of who it was those brisk foot steps always in a hurry but never really going anywhere.
" Yes Sebastian " he Tilted his head smiling to the slightly shorter boy, giggling like an idiot staring up at his friend " Still don't know how you can tell" Sebastian putting his hand over Ominis shoulders pulling him close." I'm blind but my ears and nose work just fine" with a smirk leaning in to the other.
"I understand the ears part but, your not saying I smell weird are you?" Worried for a moment he starting smelling himself.
" not at all, you smell quite nice .. like rosemary and mint if you must know" he was so close to brown haired boy ears.
" oh, thank you " Sebastian turning a small shade of red. Clearing his throat " so I was wondering about the ball " pausing " are you asking anyone ?"
Ominis stopped walking causing Sebastian to almost fall but ominis grabbed his waist pulling him to his chest , there Sebastian stared into his ghostly blue eyes noticing confusion and knitted brows on the blonde's face.
"Ominis? " Sebastian voice hesitant
Feeling Ominis fingers squeezing his waist. If anyone saw them they would think they were kissing being so close together.
" Why do you ask Sebastian, who would want to go to the ball with a Gaunt much less someone blind " his voice was commanding and tense causing Sebastian to squirm in ominis hands both of them now holding his waist on either side before letting go feeling awkward with the closeness.
" Sorry I surpose I was too close" distancing himself from the other hoping no one saw them. "It's fine, Ominis they isn't anything wrong with you, so what if your blind, you see more that anyone else can .. and your handsomely beautiful if I may say "
"Beautiful? Are you sure you not the blind one" with a chuckle his hand covering his mouth. Sebastian watching as ominis brows smoothed out and had a ever so beautiful smile on his face. Moving closer to him " extremely so, let's go to the undercoft for a bit. I wish to tell you something "
Rasing his brows Ominis nodded and followed Sebastian as they walked in silent. Ominis thoughts going wild, what exactly does Sebastian want , it's been a while since they went to the undercoft just the two without the new 5th year now knowing about it, he didn't feel like getting in between the two or more likely just didn't want to hear them together. It made him jealous, ridiculously jealous. Making Ominis starting to distance himself for fear of being like his family, once they liked something or someone it had to be theirs no questions about it . Even so he was aware that Sebastian always kept people at a certain distance but this new student wormed they way in and he didn't like it. What made them so special, he has known his best friend for years not once getting closer to anyone but him and now this girl is here stealing him away.
Finally at the undercoft, Ominis thoughts took a break. Sitting on the couch he transfigured ushering Sebastian to sit next to him. With a deep sigh " well out with it Sallow, what dangerous thing are you planning now or were you just going to tell me your going to ask that 5th year out and want some advice "his voice was not amused in the slightest knowing what other reason would it be. Sebastian sat there fiddling his thumbs and then looking over to his best friend " It's not that, well kinda I guess but I wasn't going to ask her I think she fancys you more honestly "
Brows frowning once again " I'm sorry but what . why, why would she fancy me ? She always with you"
" yes but she's always looking at you in every class especially when she sees you in the hall. She even told me your good looking and wanted to know if your dating anyone, I'm pretty sure she'll ask you to the ball" Ominis was trying to figure out what he was hearing at the moment and was Sebastian nervous, he could hear a shake in his voice ." I'm not interested in her, so you can ask her if that's what's happening " folding his hands looking very perplexed by the situation.
"No I don't like her like that, I just wanted to know if you liked her or anyone ?" He voice shaking even more. Ominis ran his hand through his hair " Sebastian what are you asking, and more importantly are you okay? I can hear it in your voice you know, what's wrong?"
" I " he grabbed hold of ominis hand, the blonde now facing Sebastian " what is it?" Ominis was getting worried he'd never heard Sebastian sound nervous to say anything.
" I fancy you . . not like a friend , so I wanted to know if there was anyone you liked " looking up from the hand he was hold staring at him for any type of answer but Ominis was a frozen statue at the moment, mind blank from overload.
" Ominis ?" Sebastian called in a small voice " please say something,... anything , you can yell at me if you want just please talk to me" squeezing his hand "please".
Blinking profusely and them clearing his throat " apologies " hearing that made Sebastian flinch, Ominis felt it holding both Sebastian hands
" Sorry you just caught me by surprise, can't say you ever left me speechless. Guess there's always a first " his eyes fluttering to the ground then turning to face his dearest friend " I'm a bit confused here, since when exactly did you start to see me that way"
Surprised at the question he pulled ominis closer " from the first I saw you, your ridiculously beautiful , aren't you aware "
Smiling " Sorry no, I'm aware people stare but I'm not always sure what for... so you like the way I look, is that all?" Whispering in his ear "Don't you say I nag too much and act like a 400 year old wizard are you sure I'm your type?" Sebastian was happy Ominis was blind and couldn't see his face lighting up like firecrackers. Resting his cheek on the other, still in his ears " are you blushing Sallow , do you happen to like my voice as well " kissing his ear ghosting over his cheek moving to his lips kissing him, the surprise causing Sebastian to gasp, Ominis smiling then kissing him again sliding his long tongue into his mouth moving like a hungry snake. Parting the kiss Sebastian moaned causing Ominis to lost the battle he was already fighting after that confession, pushing him down on the couch grabing both hands and pining him down , the second gliding over Sebastians thigh going over his hip and working his way under his shirt "Ominis does this mean you like me too?" His brown eyes waiting for answer before getting a devilish smirk which sent his whole body on fire , Ominis feeling the heat unbuttoned his shirt fingers searching him " mmm.. so you have freckles here too , I wonder where else" kissing his stomach slowly unbuckling the boys belt , his sharp teeth gliding down his hip before freeing Sebastian very prominent erection, gasping as it was being free, looking down wondering what Ominis was planning and just how far were they going. Out came a loud moan that surprised himself as blondes hands grabbed hold of Sebastians hips pulling down his trousers stopping at his knees then placing his head between the boys thighs. His mouth on Sebastian already leaking , sucking and playing with his balls , enjoying the taste of something he thought about regularly. Enjoying the ungodly moans he didn't know the boy could make . The brown haired boy grabbing and pulling on ominis pale blonde hair, tilting his head up " did I give you permission to touch my hair Sebastian " he hissed melting him into more of a mess " Sorry sir " he breathed out " don't stop please" before his eyes he saw ominis tongue wrap around his cock like a snake , it wasn't a human tongue but a snakes. Sebastian bit his lips looking at Ominis mouth on the tip as his tongue ran over him with his eyes glittering under the candle light , " ominis I'm going to ..." he moaned and ominis swallowed licking him clean off .
" for the first time in my life I wish I could see " pulling the boy up, fixing his trousers and his shirt hands moving all over to make sure his new lover was decent. Then pulling him into his lap. His back on ominis chest feeling Sebastians shyness " are you playing coy now, that's a first " talking into the brown hair boys ear, Sebastian got up for a second and sat straggling ominis,
" well is this better for you , so what is it love" holding the boys waist .
" Can you open your mouth " the excitement in his voice was ever so bright , he sounded like his usual self.
" somewhat afraid to ask what for but okay" he said opening his mouth , Sebastians hands cupping his cheeks and staring into the boys mouth looking at sharp canine " mmm .. stick your tongue out " he obeyed with curiosity knowing where this was going , he stuck out his tongue showing Sebastian his long snake like tongue " was your tongue always like that"
" yes I'm aware it's werid some of my family tend to have snake like features from time to time"
" can you turn into a snake ?"
" yes , though I'll show you at another time, it's best to talk about what just happened isnt it" touching his brown hair moving to his cheek and giving him a light kiss " I do like you ,if that wasn't obvious enough "
"Then why have you been ignoring me for the pass days, you weren't even talking to me that much , I was very worried you know "
" apologies I just thought you fell for the new student, I couldn't manage being with you both" Sighing laying his head back
" are you sure you like me in that way though? "
" why would you ask that?" Raising a brow
" did I even make you .. Well hard ?"
"Sebas-" before he could finish Sebastian started thrusting his hips in ominis lap causing the blonde to grab his hip and neck pulling him closer causing Sebastian to stop " don't do that " he hissed Sebastian was so surprised he thought maybe ominis just agreed he liked him so as not to hurt his feelings. Tears starting to fall
" you don't love me do you ? Not the way I do" lightening his grip pulling Sebastian into a hug " don't cry my love, you are my one and only " Soothing him. " I love you with every inch of my being , and I have for I believe the same as you have when we first met your voice and smell was very hypnotising charming this lonely snake " Sebastian stopped crying and looked in ominis eyes " you really talk like an old man, your certain? Then why - "
" because you just confessed to me and I'm trying my best not to fuck you senseless in the undercoft on this damned couch I'm definitely gonna break, I'm at my limit here . I don't want to hurt you"
" oh" blushed Sebastian " but I still want to see you hard for me"
" Merlins Beard Sebastian!"
" We don't have classes today" he said with a devilish grin " fucking hell " cursed the blind boy. Sebastian smiling even more " well lots of surprises today, never thought I'd hear you curse, that's twice now "
" it's gonna be alot more if you continue like that " he sighed fixing his hair messed up by Sebastian. " so we're together now , does that mean you'll go to the yule ball with me ?"
" Sallow your going to give me heart failure one of these days , your aware of the looks we'll get "
" when have I ever cared about other people opinions "
"Very well " he Tilted his head back on the couch mind going through what just happened he was happy , seeing the smile on ominis face Sebastian kissed him fingers running down his chest wanting to unbuttoned his shirt, what would it take for ominis to really fuck him senseless, he stopped when ominis grabbed his hands
" not right now " ominis paused lifting Sebastian off placing him down on the other side. Pouting " you stopped me again, you old wizard"
He couldn't help but laugh " we have company , later " as he said that the new student walked in looking around " Hey so this is were you two were" walking over to them, " I rather much like the quietness here versus hearing the love birds going around finding mates, though since this one followed me it's far from quiet " he smiled, listening to Sebastian Huff and puff next to him which she found hilarious. " did you want to get away too, I'm sure lots of guys wish to ask you to the ball, running away are we" he sat arms folded and legs crossed head Tilted to the side. She stared at him from head to toe taking him in, not to Sebastians liking however.
" Pretty sure Garreth wants to ask you" Sebastian chimed in, " always stares at you in potions class almost burnt my robes several times this week he did"
" Sorry you had to go though that, don't know about garreth, did anyone ask you ?"
" Nope"
" indeed so " said Ominis to her surprise
" Did you .. are you going with them "
Sebastians heart was in his chest , " are you " curiosity staring at the blonde
" Quite So , I'd never get them to shut up if I say no"
" Ominis! that's mean"
" I am a gaunt aren't I " he smirked
" Apparently only when you wish to be"
She stood there rubbing her fingers behind her back " who asked you ?"
Leaning up from the couch and smoothing back his hair " Sebastian did" he answered calmly. The shock on her face was only seen by Sebastian who was quite beside himself not knowing what to say , the awkward silence was getting too much for Ominis " this silence is killing me here what are you both doing can someone say something "
" Sorry I was shocked for a second there, ugh So just to confirm something are you going as friends or ..."
Sebastian siting nervously waiting for him to answer at which she saw and realised he probably confessed his feeling before she entered , she was slightly aware that Sebastian might have feeling for ominis too ,I mean it's not hard to, the boy was beautiful with a commanding presence and a lovely voice on top. Both girls and guys whisper about him so he probably doesn't know how many admirers he has.
Ominis thought before answering " I suppose as more than a friend if that's what he truly wants" turning to his friend now lover.
" oh well , I think I should give you some space to talk , excuse me" Sensing that she should probably leave quickly going back heartbroken.
Sebastian still shocked not knowing what to say, he could see she definitely wanted to ask ominis but couldn't anymore. He was sad for his friend but ever happier for himself ".. why are you quiet again. Did you not want me to go with you or did you not want me to tell her " grabbing his waist pulling him back on his lap " my little swallow talk to me now"
" I just didn't know if you would say yes, I was scared of losing you too"
" really today is a surprising day , not only have you been shy , you cried and now your telling me your scared , what is it that is scaring you , I have been with you for years. You should know I'm always there for you"
"I didn't want to lose you because for my feeling what if you don't feel the same , I- "
"But I do, you have nothing to be insecure about anything. Your smart, lovable ,so charming and bright . The sun to my moon, I love you" Sebastian couldn't take it anymore and kissed him
"So your mine now "
"Yes yes and forever , now shall we continue I doubt she'll be back and my pants really can't contain me anymore" a snake like smile playing on his lips.
" do what you want , I want to play with your tongue again"
" Be careful what you ask of me. We have classes tomorrow "
The next day, Sebastian was In disposed
Pt. 2 linked
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✨Southern Hemisphere Witch Dates for 2024! ✨
Apologies for the delay team, hectic times. This'll be my last one of these for a while - I'm moving to Canada in May! <3
Sabbats - Traditional and astronomical dates are included, so you can celebrate how you prefer.
🥐 Lughnasadh 🥐  - Thursday 1st Feb (Trad.)  - Sunday 4th February  (Astro.) 🍎  Mabon 🍎 -   Thursday 21st March (Trad.) - Wednesday 20th March  (Astro.) 🎃 Samhain 🎃  - Tuesday April 30th/Wednesday May 1 (Trad.)  - Sunday May 5th  (Astro.) 🎄 Yule 🎄 - Friday 21st June (Trad.) - Friday 21st June (Astro.) 🕯️ Imbolc 🕯️  -  Thursday 1st August (Trad.) - Wednesday 7th August (Astro.) 💐 Ostara  💐 - Saturday 21st September (Trad.) - Sunday 22nd September  (Astro.) 🔥 Beltane🔥 -  Thursday 31st October   (Trad.) - Friday 8th November  (Astro.) 🌻 Litha 🌻 - 21st December, (Trad.) -  21st December  (Astro.)
Moon Dates - Some locations and countries will have specific moons based on local phenomena, so this is more of a general guide than anything specific.
🌚Jan 11th🌚 - New Moon in Capricorn ♑ 🌾Jan 25th 🌾- Thunder/Hay Moon in Leo 🌚 February 9th🌚 - New Moon in Aquarius ♒ 🐾February 24th🐾 - Dog/Red/Grain Moon in Virgo 🌚 March 10th 🌚 - New Moon in Pisces ♓ 🥝 March 25th 🥝- Fruit Moon in Libra 🌚 April 8th🌚 - New Moon in Aries (Solar Eclipse) ♈ 🍂 April 23rd 🍂 - Harvest Moon in Scorpio 🌚 May 7th 🌚 - New Moon in Taurus ♉ ❄️ May 23rd ❄️- Ice Moon in Sagittarius 🌚 Jun 6th 🌚 - New Moon in Gemini ♊ 🐺 June 21st 🐺- Long Night/Dingo/Oak Moon in Capricorn 🌚 July 5th 🌚 - New Moon in Cancer ♋ ⛄ July 21st ⛄ - Old/Ice Moon in Capricorn 🌚 August 4th 🌚- New Moon in Leo ♌ ⚡ August 19th⚡ - Kangaroo/Storm Moon in Aquarius 🌚 September 2nd 🌚 - New Moon in Virgo ♍ 🐛 September 17th 🐛 - Worm/Crow Moon in Pisces (Lunar Eclipse) 🌚 October 2nd 🌚 - New Moon in Libra (Solar Eclipse) ♎ 🌱 October 17th 🌱 - Seed/Egg Moon in Aries 🌚 November 1st 🌚 - New Moon in Scorpio ♏ 🐇 November 15th 🐇 - Flower/Hare Moon in Taurus 🌚 November 30th 🌚 - New Moon in Sagittarius ♐ 🍓 December 15th 🍓 - Black Swan/Strawberry Moon in Gemini 🌚 December 30th 🌚 - New Moon in Capricorn ♑
Astrological Phenomena - Visibility will depend on where you are, so be sure to check if they’ll affect you here!
🌚 24-25 March 🌚 - Lunar Eclipse (Penumbral) 🌞 8 April 🌞 - Solar Eclipse (Total) 🌚 17-18 September 🌚 - Lunar Eclipse (Partial) 🌞 2 October 🌞 - Solar Eclipse (Annual) 🌚 17 October 🌚 - Lunar Eclipse (Almost)
☿️ Mercury Retrogrades ☿️ 
APRIL 1, 2024 - APRIL 25, 2024 AUGUST 4, 2024 - AUGUST 28, 2024 NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - DECEMBER 15, 2024
♀️ Venus Retrograde ♀️ No Retrogrades ♂Mars Retrograde ♂ - December 26th 2024 - February 23rd 2025 ♃ Jupiter Retrograde ♃ - October 9th 2023 - Feb 4th 2025 ♄ Saturn Retrograde ♄ - June 29th - November 15th ♅ Uranus Retrograde ♅ - September 1st 2024 - Jan 30th 2025 ♆ Neptune Retrograde ♆ July 2nd - December 4th ♇ Pluto Retrograde ♇ - May 2nd - October 1st ⚷ Chiron Retrograde ⚷ - July 26th - December 29th For more info about each planet’s retrograde, please see astrology.com.
Star Sign Dates - Same as the Northern Hemisphere, but still useful to have for reference.
♒ Aquarius ♒  January 20th - February 18th ♓ Pisces  ♓   February 19th - March 19th ♈ Aries ♈  March 20th - April 19th ♉ Taurus ♉  April 19th - May 20th ♊ Gemini ♊ May 20th - Jun 20st ♋ Cancer  ♋  June 20th - July 22nd ♌ Leo ♌  July 22nd - August 22rd ♍ Virgo ♍  August 22nd - September 22rd ♎ Libra ♎  September 22nd - October 22th ♏ Scorpio ♏   October 22nd - November 21nd ♐ Sagittarius ♐  November 21st - December 21st ♑ Capricorn ♑  December 21st - January 19th
Sources: - Spheres of Light - Trad Sabbat Dates - Pagain - Astro Sabbat Dates - Springwolf.net - Southern Hemisphere Moon Names - Griffith Observatory - 2023 Moon Phases - Astroseek - Starsigns the new moons are in -YourZodiacSign - Starsign dates for 2024
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n0brainjustvibes · 6 months
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Tagged by @vikugnavikugna!
coke or pepsi? beverage BITE miette?? beverage STING her tongue like the insect??? jail!!! jail for beverage for One Thousand Years!!!
disney or dreamworks? dreamworks did HTTYD, right? them.
coffee or tea? tea
books or movies? books hehe
windows or mac? never used mac so windows it is
dc or marvel? ok, exposing myself here, worm was like my 2nd superhero media ever. i haven't read either 🙈 i have seen a few marvel movies but i'm not sure whether that should count for or against them
x-box or playstation? mine crafdt on my laptop
dragon age or mass effect? mass effect bc incuriouscat on youtube makes sick ass fan PMVs
night owl or early riser? night owl
cards or chess? chess, you can narrate stories about the pieces and thoroughly annoy your opponent (sibling) even as you lose >:3
chocolate or vanilla? chocolate all the way!!
vans or converse? wgat
Lavellan, Trevelyan, Cadash, or Adaar? I can't tell if these are fantasy names or antidepressants
fluff or angst? uhhhhdfcgvhbjnk gonna have to say fluff
beach or forest? beach
dogs or cats? cats 100%! (or secret third option: fish...)
clear skies or rain? clear. god. please... 🙏🙏
cooking or eating out? cooking :P
spicy food or mild food? Mild by any sane standards, but spicy according to my family and/or BBC Food haha
halloween/samhain or solstice/yule/christmas? chris mas :))
would you rather forever be a little too cold or a little too hot? uuuhhhh .. hh. hard one here. gonna have to also go cold
if you could have a superpower, what would it be? SUPERSPEED!! Or time powers. My irl friend has convinced me of their usefulness.
animation or live action? animation
paragon or renegade? renegade, it's the name of my serial killer dark forest!hollyleaf fanfic (only half kidding...)
baths or showers? shower
team cap or team ironman? hm. remember when I said I watched a few marvel movies? yeah none of them were this one :(
fantasy or sci-fi? fantasy baybey!!! but I adore both
do you have three or four favourite quotes, if so what are they? oh god okay. hm... "Where did we learn it, this talent for insatiability?" from The Handmaid's Tale still Lives In My Head from high school english. If song lyrics count, then, "You don't know me / don't you question my love" from Berlin, Without Return. "Sometimes a hypocrite is just a man in the process of changing" (I don't recall the exact wording) from... Oathbringer? is my fav cliche cosmere pick. Oh! And I forget the episode or even who said it, but at some point during the s3 All Might/AFO fight in MHA, one of the side characters stuck on guard duty said "You're confusing difficulty with importance", and that changed my life.
youtube or netflix? youtube :) it has fun little AMVs
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when do you feel accomplished? when I bake something! making concrete stuff is really fulfilling, especially if I'm baking for other people.
star wars or star trek? spaceballs (jk, star wars, but I haven't seen star trek so sw wins by default)
paperback books or hardcover books? paperback
to live in a world without literature or without music? [sad character song assigner noises]... without music.
who was the last person to make you laugh? that would be @ty-bayonet-betteridge with several lines in their riley fic hehe
city or countryside? city! much as I complain about missing nature :') ideally a city that's near the sea
favorite chips? anything plain sea salt and properly crunchy 🤌
pants or dresses? pants, though dresses are fun for fancy occasions!
libraries or museums? is it a natural history museum? pleamse?? if so museum! otherwise library all the way.
character driven stories or plot driven stories? I don't really have a preference ngl
bookmarks or folding pages? i was one of those heretical kids who just plonked their books face down open 🙈😭 and now I mostly read online so... idk? Probably bookmarks.
Dream job? honestly would love to be on the management council for a small nature conservancy. second choice would be ecological research, but data-based, not fieldwork (animals scare me >.<)
What gives you comfort? thinking about The Characters...
what are some of your favorite song lyrics? literally ANY pun or double meaning lyric by idkhow!! gonna go with "lose yourself inside the city / lose your mind inside a week".
favorite ice cream flavor ever? chocolate my beloved...
first fandom? warrior cats......
deep ocean or deep space? (personally, i gotta pick ocean, because theres fish in there 👍😊)
Your desert island band?
@thesternest @seroquelfan @chaoticrushu, but no pressure to answer, and anyone is welcome to join! add your own question at the end if you answer :]
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18 for Grima~
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Aaaaaa thank you for this!! I'm sorry that it's 20 years long kjsdfnk
18: Accidental Flustering
The halls of Orthanc were not particularly decked, and there was no merriment to speak of. Safe to say that things were not very merry where they were trapped, the two servants of Saruman. One served by way of his own choices, the other by way of capture. However they had ended up in the tower that stood tall in the center of Isengard did not truly matter, for both were now trapped by the white wizard's cruelty.
Grima, the one they called Wormtongue, was sick for home; A home he could no longer return to. A home that he, himself, had a hand in ruining. While he normally could fight away his fits of self-loathing for the sins he had committed- At least until nightfall, where the walls closed in around him and there was no one but him and the stars to know the depths of his treachery - This winter seemed particularly troubling for the man. Not that it particularly mattered to him; Back in Rohan, there had always been someone around to mask his sorrowed moods for. Here, in the dark halls of Orthanc, he was there to perform his duty to Saruman; Nothing more. There was none who cared whether his mood was soured.
None, that is, save for his captured counterpart. Rain, the half-elf half-dwarf with the gift of foresight, had been captured by Saruman for their gift. What could be more useful in the tides of battle than knowing your enemy's next move? Unfortunately, their gift had a few ironically unforseen snags, and they were left at the wizard's mercy. They had found a sort of solace in their misery though, an unexpected friend in Grima Wormtongue.
"What troubles you, Grima?" Rain had asked, "I see the shadows of guilt in your heart."
"What troubles me?" Grima responded slowly, still very much getting used to the idea that Rain never called him by the cruel nickname of Worm that so many had given him. He looked out towards the large window, snow falling lightly. "You know not of what was once my home," He spoke almost bitterly, words laced with a regret that he could not return, "Of the traditions we held in esteem, the celebrations that once filled the great halls with laughter. Now only echoes in my mind…"
"I see," Rain spoke with an understanding that they did not understand his guilt; Something they had found quite useful in their pursuits to get closer with Grima. "You heart is perhaps missing the winter traditions of home? I recall around this time Yule is celebrated in the north."
Grima was silent for a moment. Could he even call Rohan his home after hat he had done to it? What he had wrought? Did he even deserve to miss the feast when he had caused, directly and indirectly, so much bloodshed? "Yule…" Regardless of his guilt, he spoke the word like an old friend, "…Yes, perhaps whatever I have left of a heart is missing the feast, and the celebration."
"We should have our own feast, then! Our own celebration!"
Grima blinked, the suggestion sudden and enthusiastic from his smaller companion. They were always so full of energy. "A feast? A celebration? Here?" He could have laughed, were it not for how genuinely excited they seemed to be, "What feast could we have here, with such little supplies? What warmth or laughter could fill these halls? It will never be."
"It will not be the same as you remember," Rain admitted, a smile on their countenance, "But I foresee a warm hearth, and good company."
"How…? How can such mirth exist here?"
"You leave that to me."
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That was how the two ended up now inside of Rain's chambers, a fire in the hearth, a small feast of various gathered foods, and a bottle of wine between the two of them. His guilt still ate at him, but the air of bitterness had seemed to fall from Grima at the display Rain put forth; Even the walls were decorated with some makeshift garland, and hand-crafted holly. He dared not question them on where they found it.
"I know this is not home," Rain said softly, approaching him and placing a hand upon his arm, "But for the night, will it suffice?"
Grima felt the warmth of fire's glow on his face, surely a direct result of the lit hearth and nothing more. "This display…" He found himself getting a bit choked up, which he tried desperately to fight against, clearing his throat, "You have put much work into this, I see. It… Will suffice."
The half-elf smiled then, "If you will feast with me, I shall sing for you."
Grima's expression was one of slight shock. He hadn't expected this much from Rain, not in the least. At a loss for much of anything else to say, he simply nodded. "I would feast by your side any day."
The two ate, and after the sound of song filled the air. Rain's voice was as unique as they were; Not as graceful as a full-blooded ef, though not as clunky or brash as a full-blooded dwarf. They were somewhere in-between, and Grima found that he enjoyed that immensely. They were different, different like him. He clapped when they finished their song, a rare genuine smile upon his face.
This smile made Rain light up like the fire, their eyes not leaving his face. How they longed to see that smile more often!
"Your song is beautiful," The man admitted, "I would hear more, if you should wish."
"You're beautiful," Rain echoed, their eyes still locked on his smiling face. At the realization of what they'd said, their face began to turn red, and they stammered, "I-I mean…! I didn't mean…! I only meant…" The wine must have been getting to them, they thought, seeming to forget that the bottle had not yet been opened.
Grima seemed to freeze at their words. Had they really just said what he thought hey had? Did they call him… Beautiful? He once again felt the heat of the flames on his face, "Y-you speak nonsense," He replied, a bit of color to his pale cheeks, "There is no beauty to a man like myself."
Rain seemed to compose themself at this, looking at him with their head tilted at an angle. "No beauty to a man like you?" Oh, if he only knew… Suddenly, their very bones ached with the desire to tell him, to show him, to make him see just what they saw in him. "My dearest Grima," They shook their head, "It may have been a slip of the tongue, but I was right in saying what I said."
Their words. They were always so free with their damn words. It got under his skin in a way that Grima couldn't quite explain. It wasn't an annoyance, so much as a… Jealously. Why should they get to speak so freely, when expressing his feelings felt like forcing a solid through a sieve? "You… You speak with a drunken tongue," He said quickly, "The alcohol makes your judgement weak."
"No alcohol has passed my lips," They assured, "And I believe I have more to say."
Grima remained silent, his mouth going dry as his eyes darted across their face. What more could they possibly say? The man was already quite flustered.
"You think yourself irredeemable, Grima, but you are not so evil." These words struck him, and he felt as if his chest were caving in as they spoke. what right did they have to make him feel like this? "You have made mistakes, used poor judgement, had a weak will. This does not make you evil. I see goodness in your heart, that is the root of your sadness and regret. Those are the hallmarks of a good man."
"You know not of what you speak," Grima said, his tone warning, but wavering, as if there were tears just below the surface, aching to make their way out, "I have done terrible things. I am a worm."
"You are a man," They said gently, taking a step forward and reaching up to cup his face in their warm hands, "You are deserving of kindness, of love. You deserve forgiveness. Especially your own."
"Rain…" Grima spoke their name softly, a whisper on his lips, "How can you see such things in me?"
"I have eyes," They said simply, "As long as I have eyes to see, I will see your heart…" They used one of their hands to brush some hair from his face, tucking the strand behind his ear. "I will see who you are, truly, and I will love you regardless."
" Love?" The man scoffed, betraying the softness that he felt in the moment. He could have gazed at Rain and their sweet yellow eyes forever. "You speak of love so casually."
"I do," They answered, "Only because I feel it so strongly. You, Grima," They returned their hand to his cheek, where their thumb rubbed gentle circles, "Are deserving of all of the love that I have to offer. Even if you were not, I would still offer it."
"Then you are a fool."
"Let me be a fool, then. Let me be the fool who loves you."
With no words left to argue, Grima closed his eyes and started to feel like maybe, there in the warm glow of the firelight, he could start to believe them.
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breelandwalker · 1 year
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2023 Witch's Calendar
For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2023 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!
WOTY Holidays and Solstices
February 1-2 - Imbolc
March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara
May 1 - Beltane
June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer
August 1 - Lughnasadh
September 23- Autumn Equinox / Mabon
October 31 - Samhain
December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule
Full Moons
January 6 - Wolf Moon ♋
February 5 - Snow Moon ♌
March 7 - Worm Moon ♍
April 6 - Pink Moon ♎
May 5 - Flower Moon ♏
June 4 - Strawberry Moon ♐
July 3 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑
August 1 - Sturgeon Moon ♒
August 31 - Blue Moon ♓
September 29- Harvest Moon ♈
October 28 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♉
November 27 - Frost Moon ♊
December 26 - Cold Moon ♋
Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2023, as in 2022, that month will be September.
New Moons
January 21 ♒
February 20 ♓
March 21 ♈
April 20 ♈
May 19 ♉
June 18 ♊
July 17 ♋
August 16 ♌
September 14 ♍
October 14 ♎
November 13 ♏
December 12 ♐
Special Events
February 20 - 2nd New Moon in lunar month
April 20 - Solar Eclipse
May 5 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
August 30 - Blue Moon
September 29 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
October 14 - Solar Eclipe (Annular)
October 28 - Lunar Eclipse (Partial)
Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)
Dec 29, 2022 - Jan 18, 2023
April 21 - May 14
August 23 - September 15
Dec 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024
SOURCES:
Moon Info - Full Moon 2023
Calendar-12.com - Moon Phases 2023
Full Moonology - Full Moon Calendar 2023
Moon Calendar - Full Moons and New Moons in 2023
Yearly Horoscope - Mercury Retrograde 2023 Dates and Times
Your Zodiac Sign - 2023 Astrology Calendar
The Pagan Grimoire - The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar
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some goldenpage hcs post bc i have No Art only hundreds of wips 🫶
goldenpage pairing name because its their last names together and i thought it was cute :] aslans last name is actually aureus but it means golden so ! close enough
CHILDHOOD FRIENDS !! we know this, childhood friends to lovers trope 🫶 since aslan isn't the mc in our silly hpma universe, they met when they were 5 during one of the aureus's vacation trips instead, after aslan's parents saw how enthusiastic and happy he is with his new friend they decided that there was no harm in frequently coming back there for their vacations
anyone with ears that come close to little aslan had definitely heard about this daniel at least thrice . boy would not stop talking about the adorable friend he made, cassandra suffered through it the most and when she first encountered daniel in hogwarts still not knowing its aslan's daniel she went "god, you share the name of the boy aslan wouldn't stop talking about. of course you do"
they used to play house when they were itty bitty, asked aslan's mom for one of her rings because she and her husband wore one and things clicked in her mind . got them their own custom pair that'll fit them when they're older and once they are they use it as their real marriage rings
charlotte and arthur, aslan's parents, actually had to halt all arranged marriage proposals to save themselves the trouble of having to cancel when the two did get together, they had an intuition (charlotte used to look at arthur the same way, still does ! they just Knew)
they had a shared frog named mrs. ribbit-ton, they had found her together and aslan decided he wanted to keep her (the start of his finding animals and deciding to keep them habit)
aslan truly really absolutely is capable of doing many-a-things himself but his parents had taught him that love can be conveyed beyond words and through actions and thoughts as well and thaaaaat lead to aslan happily asking daniel for help with the little things, poor boy has to straighten out aslan's tie and brush back his hair in the mornings, this doesnt go without unserious teasing over how aslan would be helpless without daniel of course
extension from that, goldenpage can absolutely understand each other without words, someone could be speaking and one would make the slightest expression change and the other would accidentally burst out laughing
they formed a habit of hand holding :] !! aslan would sometimes look at his hand and daniel would instinctively come to hold it, sometimes aslan would just be writing and looking at what he's jotted down when daniel comes to lace their fingers together
aslan often asks daniel for help with his potions because no matter how well he gets the rest of it he always puts in too much magic </3 spells genius Can Not Potions
aslan sleeps over daniel's dorm more often than his own ! the other ravenclaw's joke that they're stealing him away from slytherin, it doesn't help that he frequently forgets to bring a change of slytherin uniform and has to go through the day in ravenclaw ones.. !
daniel's why aslan decides he wants to be a healer ! take that as you will
the "would you still love me if i was a worm" question but . its asked every time they accidentally fuck up a spell or potion, daniel's "would you still love me if i accidentally spilled an experimental potion on myself and shrank 30 times smaller" and aslan's "would you still love me if a spell went awry and i'm half beast as a result"
aslan first drunkenly confesses to daniel after the yule ball during year 4 after octavian spiked their group's drinks but it wasn't taken seriously not because of some sad miscommunication but because it was drunkenly said, they both know this and all is well
he does confess again for reals late into the same year though ! but aslan did not want daniel to feel like he had to give back and reciprocate just because of their history and daniel figured it would indeed be better if he thought on it for a while too, things resume as usual for them both ! the usual friend things they do that can in no way be interpreted as couple things /sarc
daniel does reciprocate by early sixth year ! their friends telling them that they Do Know because it was the only time they tried to be sneaky with their hand holding when they had thoughtlessly done it before and to their credit, nothing really changed, they were just as affectionate years before the confession is all 🫶 some people were surprised that they weren't already dating beforehand actually
they took a blood pact after graduation and before the am war (a major event in our little hpma universe) started because they both knew it was coming and what roles they'll be playing, "a blood pact, for wherever our paths may take us it'll never lead us against each other" and aslan jokes it sounded like a proposal . it is and he realizes this when daniel gives him an exasperated yet amused look
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A snake’s plaything | Fifth year || Sebastian Sallow
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🐍🌿 Chapter 9 | Lovesick
NSFW - Fingering | Handjob
It's been the day of the yule ball and Violetta really didn't feel like going there but Astoria and Amit pressured her for weeks to go there with them. The only problem was that no one asked her to be their date. Even Ominis found on a date, well a blind chicken will find eventually a worm too.
Since she caught Sebastian pleasuring herself she didn't feel like herself anymore. Nearly every night her thoughts were all over the place and also her desire for him grew like a deadly disease inside her. She sometimes thought about touching herself inside the Ravenclaw bathrooms but she didn't want anyone to notice her. It was easy for the people who knew good hiding spots to have some mature activities in the castle but the ones who don't were in trouble.
Also, Sebastian always seemed to be on edge when she was with her but to the point where she thought that he would march over to her in class and yell at her. Oh, and he was attracting even more girls to him. Every time she saw him there was at least one girl around him. He would look at Violetta and he made sure that she would see how he flirted with their classmates. Hell, this hurt her like a knife to the heart. But she knew that she was trapped in his game. Violetta knew that she was nearly at her breaking point.
A pillow hit her in the head.
'Stop throwing such a pity party for yourself and get up!' Astoria spoke while preparing for the next swing.
'Just leave me.' She mumbled and pulled the blanket over her head. Violetta didn't want to go to this damn yule ball.
'Well then...' Astoria dropped the pillow. Violetta heard footsteps and she braved for impact. Astoria jumped onto her and ripped the blanket off her. Violetta laughed and struggled to get her friend off.
'Stop it!' She laughed and felt like a helpless fish.
'Get your ass up and get ready for the ball!'
'I don't even have a dress...' Violetta said embarrassed and Astoria got off her. Her friend smiled and cupped Violetta's face.
'Don't believe that we would leave you hanging no matter what!' Astoria walked over to the dresser and took a box from it. She gave it to Violetta.
'Come on! Open it!' Astoria seemed more excited than her. Violetta opened the box and put the lid on the bed. The content of the box was a dark blue silky fabric. Violetta raised an eyebrow.
'Amit and I knew that you were feeling down since the Sallow situation happened, so we wanted to make you happy again!' They still believed that she was said because Sebastian was such a dick to her. Violetta pulled up the fabric. It was a floor-length dress with cutout shoulders. It didn't reveal any cleavage or anything else. The dark blue silk hat embroidered stars and moons on the hem. It had pieces of tulle on the waist to the hem. It was truly stunning.
'We thought about something that would make heads turn but still be modest and feminine.' Astoria spoke with a smile.
'I am at a loss for words.' Violetta said and looked at her friend. She was so grateful to have her.
'Let's go together there and I want you to forget that boy Sallow.' Astoria said and went to her dressing to get her dress. 'Also he isn't even supposed to come.' Violetta turned to her friend.
'Really?' She asked surprised.
'Yes, she told his date that he will not go. That was like yesterday evening.'
'Wasn't it a Hufflepuff girl with blonde hair?' Violetta said while putting the dress on her bed.
'What does it matter? We don't need a date to have fun!' Astoria spoke and winked at Violetta.
Amit was waiting at the entrance of the great hall in a beige-colored suit. He spotted Violetta and Astoria. He seemed quite flabbergasted. He gawked at them with an open mouth. Well, he wasn't the only one. Some students that they meet stared at them too!
'Hello girls...' Amit mumbled and tried to take his eyes off them. Astoria was wearing a yellow dress with tulle and a flower pattern. She had braided her hair.
Violetta tho wore the dress and had her long dark hair free. Astoria put some dark eyeshadow and dark red lipstick on her. She also wore a silver necklace with a moon symbol.
'You guys will be for sure the show stoppers.'
'By the way, how much did you guys pay for it?' Violetta asked curiously.
'Nothing!'
'I beg your pardon?'
'My mother knows the tailor in Hogsmeade and I asked her for a favor!' Amit spoke and smiled brightly. Violetta was very happy to have loyal friends like this.
'How about we go in now before they finish the party without us!' Astoria said and grabbed Violetta by the arm.
'Didn't they start like 20 minutes ago?' Amit asked confused.
'Ah, shut it, Amit!' Astoria laughed as they entered the great hall. Music and voices filled their ears and they looked around. A band was playing and students dancing.
Violetta and Astoria went towards the chairs and tables. They sat down while Amit went to get everyone a drink. Violetta looked into the crowd and saw familiar faces. Nearly everyone she knew had a date. Somewhere she felt bad for even showing up. Violetta looked at the door.
'I know what you are thinking. No, you aren't leaving here before I haven't seen you smile and laugh!' Astoria said and punched her arm slightly to get her attention. Violetta knew that escaping wasn't an option.
'Here ladies!' Amit gave them their drinks. It was some kind of fruity punch with a strong flavor of peach.
'Thank you, darling.' Astoria fluted and smiled brightly before putting her drink down. Violetta just gave a thumbs-up. Astoria turned to her friend.
'I think it's time for dancing!' She said and grabbed Violetta by the hand. She pulled her into the crowd. It felts so surreal walking between these dancing people. They found a somewhat free spot and they began dancing, well more like Astoria did. Violetta never danced before so she just awkwardly stood there and swayed a bit from side to side, enjoying the music. Astoria saw that and shook her head.
'By Merlin's beard, you are stiff as a board! Here!' Her friend wrapped her arms around Violetta's neck and began dancing with her. 'I will lead and you just follow my moves.' Violetta just nodded but really didn't have any idea what she meant. Then her friend started dancing with her and Violetta laid her hands around her neck too. The girls began dancing in circles and Violetta began smiling. She indeed had fun but that should quickly change.
Violetta released Astoria and wanted to go back to the table. They have been dancing for who knows how long.
'I need to grab a drink I am getting hot!' She said and fanned herself with her hand. Astoria nodded and continued dancing. On her way back tried to not run into dancing people until she bumped face-first into a girl with light brown hair and a pink dress.
'Sorry!' She mumbled and looked into the face of the Slytherin girl that was always mean to her. Violetta looked at her surprised and wanted to continue when she saw her dance partner.
Sebastian fucking Sallow.
She could pinpoint her heart shattering into million pieces. The Slytherin girl smirked deviously.
'Oops.' She said and turned back to Sebastian. He seemed to be in the same horrified state as Violetta. They both thought that the other didn't have the guts to show up.
The Slytherin girl saw his face.
'What the hell, Sallow? I thought you said that you were over her!' These words made the music sound so quiet. Violetta started at the ground and ran past them as fast as she could. She wanted to get out of this painful situation. Sallow released his hand from his date and hurried after Violetta. To her luck, Amit saw the whole ordeal and caught up to Sebastian at the door to give Violetta some time to run away.
'Where the hell you think you're going?' Amit said and stopped him with his hands.
'Thakkar, let me go!' He hissed looking after Violetta but Amit held him. He saw her turning for the stairs. 'Sorry, Thakkar.'
With these words, he punched Amit in the gut. Amit let him go and Sallow ran after her. Amit sank to the ground, holding his stomach.
Violetta felt him behind her. Did he even get faster now? Fuck, where should she go? Violette felt her heart thump in her chest. A cold sweat ran down her back. He was getting closer. The heels didn't even make it easier to run. Violetta thought about where to go.
But his hands yanked her back by the shoulders. Violetta stumbled back and bumped into his hard and heaving chest.
'Fucking finally.' He whispered and pulled her into a classroom to his side. When they were inside he pointed at the door with his wand.
'Colloportus.' The door slammed shut and she heard the lock click. She was trapped now with him. Sebastian released her but pushed her in an instant against the wall. His body was so close to her face. Violetta blushed hard. What would he do now?
His hands were pressed to the side of her head against the wall. Sebastian looked down and then up at her through his eyebrow. He removed his hands and undid his tie. It hung loosely around his neck. He opened the first three buttons of his white shirt.
'You've got nerve darling I swear. In all my years in this school, I never made a girl as particular as you. You are wrapping all the boys around your finger. What is your secret?' Sebastian said and got his face closer to her. Violetta's lips parted but no words came out.
Sebastian looked her up and down like a snake at his prey with those cold dark eyes.
'I know you caught me.' He asked. 'How did you like it?' Violetta blushed harder and tried to avoid his gaze. He smirked.
'I knew it.' He grabbed her chin with his left hand. 'Would you like to make your desires come true too?' Violetta stared into his eyes. The adrenaline rushed to her head. This sentence tore a deep cut between her desires. Heart or head?
'Do the things to me as you imagined them, Sallow.' Violetta replied in a love-drunken high. This was enough to push him over the edge.
Sebastian yanked her head to the side exposing her bare neck. His lips connected with her soft skin. She felt his kisses so softly traveling higher up her chin until he released. Her heart was racing.
His lips were so close to hers. His breathing was hot and heavy. Then his lips came crashing down onto hers. Violetta gladly excepted it and opened her mouth so slightly when his tongue entered her. Sebastian's hands traveled down her body until he felt her ass. He slightly pushed her butt and she knew that he wanted her to jump up. So Violetta followed so obediently. Violetta opened her legs and hopped into him. Sebastian carried her to a table and set her down on it. The kisses got more and more heated.
Sebastian began to press his crotch into hers. She felt how hard he was even through his pants. Violetta hissed at this sensation against her aching core. Sebastian broke the kiss and chuckled darkly.
'You can't imagine how ready I am for you.' He said and one of his hands traveled up under her dress. Violetta's fingers dug into his scalp. His fingertips stroked her inner thigh and went further. They touched the fabric of her underwear. A soft moan escaped her mouth. Sebastian looked at her and took one of her hands.
'I don't want to be left out in the fun.' He put her hand on his pants and she knew what she had to do. She opened the button with shaking hands. Now the bulge in his pants was even more prominent. Violetta reached into it and pulled his underwear a bit down to free his cock. Violetta wrapped her hand around the hardened hot shaft and squeezed it lightly. A deep growl exited Sebastian's mouth. Violetta held his shoulder with her free hand.
'I am not a toy.' He said and his fingers hooked into the hem of her underwear pulling it down her legs. He took her underwear and put it into the pocket of his jeans.
'Hey!' Violetta protested.
'A little souvenir won't hurt baby doll.' He whispered and his hand reached between her legs once again. His fingertips touched her already slick lips. Just the lightest of touches send her into overdrive. She felt that he just knew her body too well. He spread her lips and rubbed his fingers softly against her exposed clit. Moans escaped her mouth and she began stroking him faster. He felt her excitement and she his.
Sebastian slid his fingers carefully into her dripping hole. The sensation when he entered was like an explosion of desire and hunger. His fingers curled up and he began to move faster and faster. Violetta rubbed with the pad of her thumb over the underside of his tip which caused his whole body to twitch. His fingers pushed into a spot she never knew she had.
A loud gasp escaped her lips and she tried to widen her legs further. There was this heat in her lower belly. This familiar heat. Her walls clenched around his digits and he speeded up. Sebastian grabbed with his free hand Violettas around his dick. He quickened the pace of her stroking.
'I want to come together with you.' He said with a soft whisper between moans. Violetta felt this coil inside her tighten her legs began trembling. So close, so close.
Sebastian's hands became more erratic but it was enough to make Violetta come undone.
With a silent gasp, she clenched down on his fingers. A pained moan escaped Sebastian while he came all over Violetta's hand, arm, and dress. Sebastian removed his fingers and put them in his mouth, tasting her. Violetta also released her hand.
Panting, both rested their foreheads together. Violetta chuckled and smiled.
'I guess you enjoyed it?' She asked and he hummed in agreement. Violetta looked up and cupped his face with her clean hand. Sebastian opened his eyes.
'Let us not play with each other's feelings like that again.' Violetta said and look into his eyes waiting impatiently for an answer. 'You really hurt me.'
'Never again. I promise.' Sebastian said sweetly and Violetta kissed him. She could feel him smile into the kiss. Sebastian released and looked down at her dress and hand.
'Cold water is better for cleaning me off you. Hot water makes it worse.' Sebastian said and closed his pants. 'Maybe we can do something like this sometime again, darling.'
'Of course, pretty boy.' Violetta said with a smile.
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vazaha-tya · 1 year
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blood supremacy in harry potter is at a crossroads between xenophobia/racism (not as we understand it), ableism and classism but with jkr having no in depth of understanding of these issues, it really ends up in a sort of twilight zones where power dynamics are incomprehensible. and considering power dynamics have everything to do with discrimination, it's really frustrating
(i'd mention speciesism for the way centaurs, house elves etc are treated but that's a common problem in fantasy. besides, the parallels between centaurs and secluded indigenous communities + house elves and chattel slavery are so fucked up i think analysing it is just gonna make me mad. she should have never touched that with a ten foot pole)
wizard-raised magicals are both the minority according to the subtext (witch burnings, smaller population, inability to blend in, need for their locations to remain hidden) with muggles being their dominant counterpart and the majority because they essentially hold the power to fight back on a higher level than muggles do. hence the xenophobia/racism parallel, which is incomprehensible because of the way the lines between oppressor and oppressed are blurred. she also tried to make it a parallel to antisemitism but talking about that is not my place i think. from what i said before i'd imagine the problem with that is kind of obvious, i mean, the subtext alone, yikes.
the pureblood-muggleborn relationship looks more like a classism thing, especially with the subtext of purebloods being wealthy and having status (+the whole blue blood idea is kinda obvious) and this idea of muggleborns being sort of upstarts encroaching on this "higher society" and introducing their commoner ways. more straight-forward than the former but even there lines are weirded out by the way muggle things really do seem to replace stuff that could be read as parts of wizard culture. muggle holidays are fic writers' favourite example of that and for good reason. how does celebrating halloween make sense? and christmas? the yule ball kind of indicates some awareness of pagan holidays and everyone swears by merlin, i doubt wizards are christian. it mostly stems from jkr thinking of worldbuilding as aesthetic rather than foundation but it really implies weird stuff about how all of those muggle things came to be introduced
the ableism discussion is the only one that has clear and delimited power dynamics but it's pretty obvious it's not done on purpose. here, squibs and muggles are clearly considered less than wizards. i'll admitmy first thought about it was like "duh? i'd rather have magic than not" then i kinda slapped myself because that is not the issue there. of course it's better to be able to do something than not. i wish i didn't have worms for brains and a high chance to inherit my mom's chronic illness. the problem is that not being abled doesn't make you less and yet, that's pretty much never argued in HP. just look at the way filch is treated. at best he is pitied, at worst mocked and scorned. it's really nasty
anyways, listing everything that's wrong in the books would take hours but i have a google docs titled "unhinged ramblings on the nature of blood supremacy in harry potter" so i thought i'd at least share the sparksnotes before deleting it
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heyitschartic · 6 months
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coke or pepsi? You know I love coke, but in terms of soda I'll have a diet pepsi.
disney or dreamworks? Dreamworks
coffee or tea? I drink like seven coffees a day
books or movies? BOOKS. I love movies, but books are so fun.
windows or mac? Windows, fuck Mac!!!!!!!
dc or marvel? I don't really like comics in general, but my gf loves the BatFam so I'll go DC
x-box or playstation? Playstation easy
dragon age or mass effect? I don't like either
night owl or early riser? I wake up at 6am every single day
cards or chess? Chess, but I always lose at it
chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate for taste, vanilla for smell
vans or converse? Vans
Lavellan, Trevelyan, Cadash, or Adaar? Who?????
fluff or angst? You KNOW I love angst
beach or forest? Ooooo I think I have to go forest
dogs or cats? Cats all day (sorry Illidan)
clear skies or rain? I lvoe days with just that slight drizzle of rain
cooking or eating out? Eating out tf??? Who is picking cooking
spicy food or mild food? SPICY
halloween/samhain or solstice/yule/christmas? HALLOWEEN MY FAV HOLIDAY
would you rather forever be a little too cold or a little too hot? I live in Minnesota, I already made that decision
if you could have a superpower, what would it be? I think I'd have to go with Boensaw's power from the hit Canadian web serial Worm
animation or live action? Animation
paragon or renegade? Evil 😈
baths or showers? Baaaaaath, I love a nice bath
team cap or team ironman? Hate Iron man, at least cap is likeable I have never found Tony Stark interesting or entertaining and Captain America just has thay sort of scruffy charm
fantasy or sci-fi? Fantasy
do you have three or four favourite quotes, if so what are they? This would get too long so Ill post one: 'What are we going to do, Dogger?'It seemed a reasonable question. After all he had been through, surely Dogger knew something of hopeless situations. 'We shall wait upon tomorrow,' he said. 'But--what if tomorrow is worse than today?' 'Then we shall wait upon the day after tomorrow.' 'And so forth?' I asked. 'And so forth,' Dogger said.
youtube or netflix? Youtube
[REDACTED] you couldn't get that out of me under torture
when do you feel accomplished? When I accomplish something that I've been working at for a long time, especially something that means a lot to me
star wars or star trek? Star Trek, easily. Star wars is like two good movies and a game, at best
paperback books or hardcover books? Hardcover, nothing feels as good in your hands
to live in a world without literature or without music? Without literature, sorry. I just couldnt live without something to listen and dance to.
who was the last person to make you laugh? Hard to remember, it was either my gf, bug, or Peri
city or countryside? City, I want to have things to do
favorite chips? Salt and vinegar
pants or dresses? Dresses, you can't force me to wear pants anymore
libraries or museums? Museums just because they're so much more of a trip
character driven stories or plot driven stories? Character driven, almost always. That's always the stuff that digs into me more
bookmarks or folding pages? Bookmarks Jesus christ what kind of freak folds pages
Dream job? Honestly, I'm kind of in my dream job already. Doing scientific research on fun and interesting problems every day. If it wasn't that, I think it would be writing. I love writing, but I don't have enough time for it sadly.
What gives you comfort? A good book, a lover's touch, warm blankets and soft animals, the quiet sound of the city waking up, good food and fine alcohol.
what are some of your favorite song lyrics? One for the money, two for the better green 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
favorite ice cream flavor ever? PEANUT BUTTER that or cookie dough.
first fandom? No surprise but it was the Ranma 1/2 fandom, for obvious reasons a young Chart was ENTHRALLED by that concept
Your desert island band? Otoboke Beaver cause I'd be pissed
As for who I'm tagging.... @cpericardium @bug4932 @skitter-queen @rainfrazier get to work
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