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ayo, no clothes check

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my eyes

teddybearlupinx

Let me tell you a story

About a boy and a girl

It’s kinda short, kinda boring

But the end is a whirl

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Fun angle

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“No really, I think he actually thought he was going to knock me off my broom. Like what the hell? I’ve been playing this game since year one and you literally started last year! Guess he felt foolish after we won.” He ranted, talking about the last Hufflepuff v. Slytherin Quidditch match.

“Anyways, you worked up the courage to ask someone to the ball yet? Or are you going to go all on your lonesome?” Teddy asked, elbowing Albus teasingly.

“You won’t believe who I’m taking, I’m just hoping you won’t kill me when I tell you who.”

Teddy knew Albus would never get mad at him for asking Lily, the three had been friends since they were little. After Teddy’s parents died, he was raised by his grandmother but then she eventually passed away also, leaving Teddy with no where to go. He was taken in by his godfather Harry so he grew up with the Potters, making them practically his only family at this point. They were all he had, like was he seriously going to see if Vers family would take him in? After what his grandmother did? In his eyes she’d done nothing wrong but the other side of the family begged to differ.

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Albus swallowed, his throat suddenly feeling a lot tighter than it was before, eyes staring down at his empty plate, which was suddenly a lot more interesting than anything else in the Great Hall. The room was emptying out, as people started to file out back to their common rooms, the evening coming to a close. It wasn’t too loud anymore, but there was a nice general level of chatter.

Albus closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath before clenching his fists, turning to Teddy with a determined look. “Ted.” He said, and his confidence faltered for a moment, finding the words harder to get out than he originally thought. Teddy wouldn’t judge him, and he knew that, but this was still so weird. He kept with it though, expression maintaining as cautious but strong. “I’m gay.”

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Teddy had been taking a drink when the words slipped out of his mouth. Out of shock he choked on his drink a little, placing a hand over his mouth as he coughed.

He hadn’t really expected that to be honest, it didn’t bother him of course but he just didn’t expect it. Now thinking about it, it kinda mad sense. Whenever Teddy would ask him about girls or talk about girls he wouldn’t be as enthusiastic as Teddy was, but he just thought that was his personality.

Once Teddy had calmed down he cleared his throat and turned to Albus, his eyes flicking between each of Albus’. He waited a moment before speaking, trying to find the right words.

“Thank you for telling me Albus. I know how hard that must of been and I’m proud of you for doing it. And don’t you dare think for a second that I’m gonna look at you any differently, you’re still my family.” He said with a smile, placing a hand on Albus’ shoulder.

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He winced a little when Teddy choked on his drink, checking around just to make sure that people weren’t staring. Albus wasn’t a big fan of attention in general, let alone when they were sort of having a personal moment. He wondered if this was the right place and the right time, but Teddy’s words calmed him and he had to look down at the table for a second to stop himself from going red. It felt good to finally say aloud.

It was funnily enough, the second part that he was a little more nervous about. It was funny really, how coming out wasn’t the most shocking part of the story. He tapped his fingers absent mindedly against his goblet. “So.” He started. “Yep, someone asked me to the ball instead.” He nodded slowly, as if that were enough and that he wouldn’t have to elaborate. He got flustered by everything so easily, he just felt so awkward discussing personal things, even with someone so close.

“I’m uh, I’m going with Malfoy. Scorpius Malfoy.”

He looked up to gauge Ted’s reaction.

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not as photogenic I’m afraid

alldcwnhill

why do you look like this

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you and james got the genes

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not as photogenic I’m afraid

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What are you looking at?

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A cute slytherin boy across the hall

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not as photogenic I’m afraid

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You’re very photogenic!

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Thanks Lila

teddybearlupinx

pub starter for @albvspctter

“No really, I think he actually thought he was going to knock me off my broom. Like what the hell? I’ve been playing this game since year one and you literally started last year! Guess he felt foolish after we won.” He ranted, talking about the last Hufflepuff v. Slytherin Quidditch match.

“Anyways, you worked up the courage to ask someone to the ball yet? Or are you going to go all on your lonesome?” Teddy asked, elbowing Albus teasingly.

“You won’t believe who I’m taking, I’m just hoping you won’t kill me when I tell you who.”

Teddy knew Albus would never get mad at him for asking Lily, the three had been friends since they were little. After Teddy’s parents died, he was raised by his grandmother but then she eventually passed away also, leaving Teddy with no where to go. He was taken in by his godfather Harry so he grew up with the Potters, making them practically his only family at this point. They were all he had, like was he seriously going to see if Vers family would take him in? After what his grandmother did? In his eyes she’d done nothing wrong but the other side of the family begged to differ.

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Albus swallowed, his throat suddenly feeling a lot tighter than it was before, eyes staring down at his empty plate, which was suddenly a lot more interesting than anything else in the Great Hall. The room was emptying out, as people started to file out back to their common rooms, the evening coming to a close. It wasn’t too loud anymore, but there was a nice general level of chatter.

Albus closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath before clenching his fists, turning to Teddy with a determined look. “Ted.” He said, and his confidence faltered for a moment, finding the words harder to get out than he originally thought. Teddy wouldn’t judge him, and he knew that, but this was still so weird. He kept with it though, expression maintaining as cautious but strong. “I’m gay.”

not as photogenic I’m afraid

teddybearlupinx

pub starter for @albvspctter

“No really, I think he actually thought he was going to knock me off my broom. Like what the hell? I’ve been playing this game since year one and you literally started last year! Guess he felt foolish after we won.” He ranted, talking about the last Hufflepuff v. Slytherin Quidditch match.

“Anyways, you worked up the courage to ask someone to the ball yet? Or are you going to go all on your lonesome?” Teddy asked, elbowing Albus teasingly.

“You won’t believe who I’m taking, I’m just hoping you won’t kill me when I tell you who.”

Teddy knew Albus would never get mad at him for asking Lily, the three had been friends since they were little. After Teddy’s parents died, he was raised by his grandmother but then she eventually passed away also, leaving Teddy with no where to go. He was taken in by his godfather Harry so he grew up with the Potters, making them practically his only family at this point. They were all he had, like was he seriously going to see if Vers family would take him in? After what his grandmother did? In his eyes she’d done nothing wrong but the other side of the family begged to differ.

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Albus liked catching up with Teddy. He didn’t have many friends, something he had grown accustomed to. He didn’t mean spending time alone, or spending time studying in the library away from it all. Whereas his older brother James had been swarmed at school, the popular guy, head boy, quidditch captain, Albus had managed to fall into his shadow. At first it made him a little bitter, but somehow, being the “less interesting” Potter did him a lot of favours, and he managed to hang in the back as a wallflower, as he pleased.

Teddy however had always been there, but Albus enjoyed his company. He was a close friend and Albus knew he could talk to him about all sorts of things that he couldn’t really share anywhere else, and in return he would nod and mumble ‘mhm’ at all of Teddy’s quidditch rants.

He blushed a little at the mention of the ball, looking down at his plate to bite back the wide grin that fought at his lips. “Well, you say first.” No matter how surprising Teddy thought his choice was, Albus believed he probably had a one up. He had no idea what the rest of his family were going to say, though Albus hoped that Teddy would understand.

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“Well I just happened to ask your sister.” He said before taking a bite of his roll. “What do you say to that?” He smiled playfully and continued to eat his food while he waited for Albus’ response.

Albus had always been there for him. He was always one to defend him whenever people made comments about his parents or his grandma, that was before Teddy actually learned to stand up for himself. Nowadays if someone made a comment he wouldn’t hesitate to tell them off or even knock their teeth in. But he didn’t get into fights as often as he wanted to, meaning half the time he wouldn’t punch the living daylights out of someone who definitely deserved it. Since he had became a prefect he was expected to be an example for the younger students so he couldn’t walk around fighting everyone he sees.

Teddy knew Albus didn’t have a large friend group but he really didn’t mind that. Albus was still one of his closest friends, practically his brother. So the tables had turned, Teddy was now usually the one to defend Albus from comments about his father and blood status.

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It didn’t totally surprise him that Teddy and Lily were going to the ball together. Despite Albus having a tendency to be terribly socially aware, even he couldn’t miss the looks between his sister and his close friend. And he didn’t mind it. It was actually comforting to know that she was going wirh someone who Albus knew would make her evening nice and enjoyable. He looked up, smiling at him.

“Really? That’s great.” And he meant it, genuinely. “I’m sure you guys will have fun.” He turned back to his food, as if that was the end of the conversation, realising that it was technically now his turn to talk. He chewed carefully, thinking it through in his head. It wasn’t like he was embarrassed or ashamed he just didn’t know how to say it. Because he was essentially confessing a lot at once, out loud for the first time. Stuff he hadn’t even spoken to Teddy about before.

“Well, I haven’t actually asked anyone. But.. somebody did ask me.” He hummed.

teddybearlupinx

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“No really, I think he actually thought he was going to knock me off my broom. Like what the hell? I’ve been playing this game since year one and you literally started last year! Guess he felt foolish after we won.” He ranted, talking about the last Hufflepuff v. Slytherin Quidditch match.

“Anyways, you worked up the courage to ask someone to the ball yet? Or are you going to go all on your lonesome?” Teddy asked, elbowing Albus teasingly.

“You won’t believe who I’m taking, I’m just hoping you won’t kill me when I tell you who.”

Teddy knew Albus would never get mad at him for asking Lily, the three had been friends since they were little. After Teddy’s parents died, he was raised by his grandmother but then she eventually passed away also, leaving Teddy with no where to go. He was taken in by his godfather Harry so he grew up with the Potters, making them practically his only family at this point. They were all he had, like was he seriously going to see if Vers family would take him in? After what his grandmother did? In his eyes she’d done nothing wrong but the other side of the family begged to differ.

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Albus liked catching up with Teddy. He didn’t have many friends, something he had grown accustomed to. He didn’t mean spending time alone, or spending time studying in the library away from it all. Whereas his older brother James had been swarmed at school, the popular guy, head boy, quidditch captain, Albus had managed to fall into his shadow. At first it made him a little bitter, but somehow, being the “less interesting” Potter did him a lot of favours, and he managed to hang in the back as a wallflower, as he pleased.

Teddy however had always been there, but Albus enjoyed his company. He was a close friend and Albus knew he could talk to him about all sorts of things that he couldn’t really share anywhere else, and in return he would nod and mumble ‘mhm’ at all of Teddy’s quidditch rants.

He blushed a little at the mention of the ball, looking down at his plate to bite back the wide grin that fought at his lips. “Well, you say first.” No matter how surprising Teddy thought his choice was, Albus believed he probably had a one up. He had no idea what the rest of his family were going to say, though Albus hoped that Teddy would understand.