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genevieve king. 25. former gryffindor. auror. formerly in morocco. now in england. we've done this all before.

[auror-genevieveking]

hitwizardpennington‌:

“I have to agree with you there, darling.” He had always considered home to be his parents’ house back where he grew up, but that definition had changed. Gen was home now, and even here, where he didn’t have any ties, he felt more peaceful than he had for a long time. “I would do it again in a heartbeat to be with you. It’s all worth it.” He smiled at her, though his expression turned a little more serious at the brief reference to how things had progressed in Hogwarts. He did need to know but it could wait. There was plenty of time to catch up and determine what he needed to do, but for now, he was content to focus on Gen. 

“I love you too,” he murmured, smiling once again at the show of affection. “I love you so much, Genevieve King.” His arms wrapped around her as well, pulling her close as he pressed a kiss to the top of her head. “I think I could stand to hear that a few more times in the near future, however. If you’re amenable, of course.” He pulled back again, winking as he dropped his bag and then reached for Gen’s hand, drawing her toward the nearest chair so he could sit and pull her onto his lap. “There, this is better, don’t you think?”

Genevieve couldn’t help the giggle that she let out as Archie led her across the room, and grinned as he pulled her close. In the brief time that he had been there, Gen could already feel herself calming down, a sense of comfort that had been missing washing over her. Archie was home, no matter where they found themselves, and with him, it seemed anything could be possible, even stuck back at Hogwarts.

“For you, love, anything.” She grinned, before pressing a gentle kiss to his cheek. Wrapping her arms around his shoulders, Gen rest her hands at the base of his neck, fingers weaving into his hair. “I love you. And I love that you’re here.” In the time that they had been together, Archie had heard a great deal of Gen’s struggles with trying to figure out where she fit in in the world, and in listening, had worked himself in as a part of her puzzle piece. “We’ll have to get you settled in, of course.” She placed her forehead against his, grinning again. “But I am content to stay here a while longer.”

[auror-genevieveking]

aurorjohndawlish‌:

Memories of a time when John had been able to call Gen his friend had the ghost of a smile tugging at his lips. He certainly did have a knack for setting himself up for teasing, but he’d never minded much. Their friendship had once been comprised of witty banter and poking fun at one another, the loss of it a greater hurt than John was willing to let on. “Yeah, suppose some things never change.” He said, though everything had.

His small smile disappeared at her next words as John tried his best not to feel insulted. Since when had Gen and Jackie taken to expecting the worst of him? What had he ever done to warrant their mistrust? He had been the one left reeling, heartbroken. after Jackie left him with absolutely no warning. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Gen held the failed engagement against him. “Don’t be unfair.” He said before he could think better of it. “You think I don’t know what it’s like to wake up one morning and your whole world has suddenly shifted? Or that just when you finally- finally- find yourself comfortable, everything changes and you have to start over?” He turned to face her fully, his arms crossing tightly over his chest. “You think I don’t care that my partner is struggling to adjust to her new station, a post that’s only available because her predecessor betrayed us all- betrayed me?”

John shook his head, gritting his teeth in frustration. “However long you’re here, we’re partners. Whether we like it or not, we’re in this together. Mourn the situation all you want, Gen, but don’t act like you’re the only one going through anything and don’t say that I don’t care because- because I do.”

It seemed that as quickly as a trace of a smile appeared it vanished, and Gen couldn’t help but feel a bit of defensiveness rising as John spoke. Her words hadn’t meant anything. She had been rambling to someone she hadn’t spoken to in years, it seemed only fair to assume that he wouldn’t care about the life she left when taking her new position.

It wasn’t that Genevieve had ever blamed John for the situation with Jackie. But when it had all happened, what seemed like a lifetime ago, Jackie had needed her. Even though she had been the one to instigate it all, she was still hurting, and in those moments, Gen needed to be by her side. She was only now starting to realize all that that meant - she had left John just as much as Jackie had. And while she could recognize that it wasn’t right or fair, it also didn’t excuse how John was coming at her.

“Look, I’m sorry for what Jackie did to you. I really am.” There was a truth behind her words, and a slight power in them - she and John had never spoken of the breakup. “But that doesn’t mean that you can try to claim that you know what my life is. I needed to be there for her. And I’m sorry that that meant pushing you away, but she needed me.” Saying it out loud, Gen was starting to realize how unfair all of it was, and how twisted it had all become. 

She pushed her hair back with a huff before letting her hands fall and making eye contact across the room. If he wanted to know, now was his chance. Before she could think twice, Gen took a deep breath and started. “I hadn’t felt comfortable anywhere. School and home and London were nice, but I just felt like it was never me. Traveling, seeing the world? That - that was when I started feeling alive. But no matter where I went, no where was sticking. Then, finally, I get to Morocco, and something feels right. And then I met Archie and -” She paused, looking down. “Things are right with him. Morocco, and Archie, it’s where I’m supposed to be.” Meeting John’s gaze again, Gen shrugged. “But here I am.”

[auror-genevieveking]

hitwizardpennington‌:

Archie moved away from the door, bracing to catch Gen as she ran at him. Everything had been restored to order, now that she was in his arms again, and he held her tightly, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. It had taken a bit of finagling, but it was more than worth it for this result. “I missed you too, darling. Morocco isn’t the same without you.” He gently moved back enough to get a slightly better look at her, double-checking to assure himself she hadn’t been injured during their separation. 

“As for how, it was relatively simple, really. I heard that they were going to send someone to Hogwarts to provide more assistance, and I tossed my name in the ring. And I might have called in a favor or two.” He winked at her, pulling her closer again for another hug. “I would do it again in a heartbeat. I hated every moment of you being gone, and I would have done anything to get this assignment. How are you, darling? Is everything under control here?”

“I don’t think anywhere will ever be the same without you.” When he moved back Gen took a moment to look him over. It was true that most of the trouble was in England, but even Morocco’s relative calmness wasn’t a guarantee that Archie hadn’t been sent on weekend missions or checks. He was impressive with his work, one of the many things that had initially attracted her to him, but that meant that he was frequently in the midst of danger. “It sounds quite complicated, but I can’t pretend I’m not glad you did it.”

It felt right to be in his arms again, and she paused, taking in everything that was Archer Pennington before she answered his question. “I also won’t pretend that things are anything near in control. Jackie’s sister was found, but -” Gen shook her head, changing tactics. “We can fill you in later. I’m okay, love.” Standing on her tiptoes, she gave him a gentle peck. “I love you.” Another peck, “I love you,” and another, “I love you,” and still “I love you.” Taking a brief pause, she wrapped her arms around him, her last words and actions slower than before, “I love you.”

[auror-genevieveking]

hitwizardpennington‌:

Hogwarts was just as impressive as his mum had always told him, Archie thought as he walked across the bridge to the castle. Mum had always been full of stories for him, especially as he began attending Ilvermorney. He supposed she wanted to be sure her heritage wasn’t erased, married to an American wizard, raising children in America. But he was always glad of that, and never more than now. Between his mum’s stories and Gen’s, it was easy to navigate through the castle.

Though he should go straight away to find the Auror in charge - Moody, he thought, or maybe Marchand - Archie had a different destination. Gen’s letters had been full of information about her change in circumstances and her new partner and how little she liked being around him. She’d taken to working in an empty classroom most of the time and her letters had given enough details that he could find it, he thought. So he set out through the castle, glad that during this time of day, most of the students and adults were occupied and he didn’t have to answer any awkward questions. 

It didn’t take a terribly long time to find the classroom, based on her descriptions. The door was open and she faced away from it, busy with something on the desk in front of her, which gave Archie the opportunity to just watch her for a moment. He loved Gen with everything in him, and being separated had been much harder than he anticipated. It had been natural to leap at the possibility of assignment here. After a moment of watching her work, he cleared his throat and stepped inside, pushing the door shut behind him. “Genevieve, darling, I’ve been reassigned.”

John wasn’t awful, that much Genevieve was okay with admitting. But their office was still incredibly tiny, and so she still chose to spend as little time as possible confined in it. She had always worked better when she could spread out, and this was no different. Strewn across the desk in front of her were notes about recent attacks, a map that attempted to track any patterns, a half finished letter for Archie, and a mug of coffee with little left in it.

Lost in her work, she didn’t hear anyone come through the door, and did not notice that someone was behind her. Her senses were usually higher, but she felt comfortable enough in the classroom, and sure that if anything were truly dangerous, she would have been able to tell.

Gen did hear the door shut though, and the clearing of someone’s throat. It almost sounded familiar, but it couldn’t be possible. He was still in Morocco, far away from Hogwarts. But when she heard the voice, her heart skipped a beat. Before her thoughts could be entirely gathered, she was standing and turning, and her eyes immediately locked with his. “Archie -” She couldn’t finish her thought, before making her way over, as quickly as she could, nearly throwing herself on him. “How?!” She took a moment to look at him, it really was him! “Archie, oh my god.” She let her arms wrap around him, taking a moment to breathe him in. “I missed you.”

[auror-genevieveking]

aurorjohndawlish‌:

“Right, then.” At the insult, John pushed away from the doorframe and turned to leave. He didn’t feel like sticking around to argue with his new partner yet again, even if he did need to ask her about a file that seemed to have been misplaced in their shared office. The truth was, he didn’t mind all that much when she found somewhere else to work, but hearing her admit aloud that she couldn’t stand to be in the same room as him stung. They had been friends at one point after all. John stopped, however, at the unexpected apology. Half-turning, he met her eye and nodded. “I suppose I set that one up rather well.” John paused, his lips parting as he contemplated his next words. “It’s a lot of change for me, too, you know.” 

Genevieve watched as John turned to leave. Perhaps she shouldn’t have been so short with him. Regardless of the past, they both had a job to do. Their days as students seemed to be a lifetime ago, and yet she could still remember late nights with him and Jackie, laughing until their sides hurt, and all imagining their future lives. A part of her missed it all, but so much had changed, and she wondered if it would even be possible to get to that point again. “You know you always had a knack for setting yourself up.” A small trace of a smile came to her face at memories of their past, but as quickly as it came it was gone. “I just - right when I thought I could see myself staying somewhere, when a place felt right - I get ripped away again.” Shaking her head, Gen shrugged, before crossing her arms again. “You don’t care about any of that, though. I’ll only be in here a little while longer.”

[auror-genevieveking]

margo:

“So I see you’re still just sauntering in and making yourself at home in other people’s rooms. Nothing changes.” Margo leaned against the door, eyeing her sister with a grin. The transfer to Hogwarts had been a very abrupt opportunity but she had jumped at it, not only because she thought it would be interesting to work at school and see what the job as Healer would be like here. But also because she knew Gen had been sent here too, and she was very happy to be close to her sister again.

“And I see you’re still entering unannounced and without invitation.” Gen couldn’t hold in her grin as she made her way to her younger sister, pulling her in for a hug as soon as she was close enough. The circumstances of them both being back at their school were strange, and less than ideal, but the older woman rarely saw her family, so any excuse was a welcome one. “I missed you, Margo.” She said quietly into her sister’s hair, before pulling back. “We have a lot of catching up to do.”

[auror-genevieveking]

john:

John stopped in the doorway of the classroom, leaning against the frame and crossing his arms. “Stifling, huh? Now would that be because you share the office with me? Or because it’s hardly bigger than a broom cupboard?” He tried his best to keep his tone light, but he couldn’t help feeling a bit offended that his partner could hardly stand to sit in their shared office for very long without running off somewhere. 

Genevieve’s lips pursed as she recognized the voice and figure in front of her. She stood up and crossed her own arms, before raising an arched brow. “I can’t say that either is particularly enjoyable.” She looked him up and down, before letting her arms fall and shaking her head. “That was rude and uncalled for. I’m sorry. I just - it’s a lot of change.”

[auror-genevieveking]

Genevieve looked up from her paperwork at the person who had entered the classroom, before quickly moving to get up. “Sorry - I can leave if you need me to. My office is just a bit stifling and this was always my favorite class -” 

[auror-genevieveking]

professor-kettleburn:

It was a truly exciting day when one got to see a student that had been a member of their very first graduating class! And she was an auror no less! How incredibly impressive. “That’s alright, Miss Genevieve! I was taking this gent to the little wizard’s room. Scoot along now, Jimmy” Silvanus replied in his usual chipper way, “Now, it feels like it’s been a decade since i’ve seen you! It’s alright to send letters to your favorite old professor you know”

“Professor Kettleburn!” Genevieve immediately smiled in recognition, unable to help the flood of memories that returned as she saw the man. How many of her nights in seventh year had she giggled over whispers with her roommates? He had been a new commodity then, and had no trouble in catching quite a few eyes. Now, though, she was grown, and her smile softened as she came closer. “It can’t have been a decade, I’m not that old.” She teased, before shaking her head. “Sir, my mother and sisters hardly get letters. It’s nothing personal, just a lack of access to post.”

[auror-genevieveking]

aurorjackiechittock:

Jackie hated the thought of letting down any of her superiors but she couldn’t quite help it at the moment. Tears welled up in her eyes despite her best efforts to keep them at bay and she really couldn’t do anything but wallow in the comfort that Evie provided. She clung to Evie’s hands, trying to focus on her words. It was true - Glenda was her own person, something that could have been difficult in the Chittock family, with such strong personalities from the rest of them. “I know,” she said in a voice that was slightly more steady as she managed to get her emotions under control again. “I know she is, and I know we’re doing everything we can to find her.” She couldn’t bring herself to finish though - but there were so many others who hadn’t been found, or hadn’t been found in time, and this was far more serious than anything she could have imagined her baby sister would face at Hogwarts. Sometimes the best simply wasn’t enough, and Jackie wasn’t sure how she would function if that were the case this time.

Aurors weren’t supposed to be phased by what they saw - their job could include any number of hardships, and they were trained to take them as they came. Still, seeing her best friend in pain only made Genevieve feel it too, and without a care for who might see them, she pulled the other woman into another tight hug. Jackie was her best friend, and Genevieve knew her well enough to know how her mind must have been spinning. “We’ll find her.” No part of Genevieve could promise anything, she knew that, but she hoped that her words were strong enough to be convincing. Breaking away once more, she took her friends arm in her own, using her free hand to steady her, before making eye contact. “For now, we should eat something, yeah?”

[auror-genevieveking]

aurorjohndawlish:

Your last partner. John didn’t particularly care much for Genevieve’s phrasing. The way she talked about Charlotte made it sound like John would be getting a new partner immediately, and that was idea that he was not keen on. Successful partnerships took time to build, and were often difficult to let go of when they were broken. Despite Charlotte’s actions, she and John had been partners for quite some time. He had trusted her, and that trust had been earned whether it was well-placed in the end or not. John didn’t want another partner, what he wanted was to bring his former partner to justice.

“So you’re here to assist in the investigation?” John asked for clarification, praying that was all she was here for. “Well, we could use all of the help we can get, I suppose. Though I don’t see why they had to call you in from your assignment abroad.”

Genevieve was growing more frustrated by the minute at John’s reaction to her presence. While she wasn’t expecting it to be the most pleasant thing in the world, she had hoped that there may have been some chance of it being okay. This was civil, but that was about it. She couldn’t pretend to not understand why - she and John had had a rocky past already, and added to the new stress of the situation, no pill was particularly easy to swallow at the current moment.

“As far as I know.” She confirmed with a small nod, before letting her arms fall to her side. “You know how they can be with specifics though.” His next words were biting, and Genevieve pushed herself from the wall as he spoke, coming closer to address him. “Look we can say what we want about each other personally, but I’m not calling your qualifications into question. I’d appreciate the same.”

[amazingyoungwomen]

[weisenbachfeldmendel]

[auror-genevieveking]

weisenbachfeldmendel:

theater challenge  → ( 7/10 performers )  → phillipa soo

“ don’t try and change yourself because you feel like it will get you further, i remember [when i started in the industry] people would be like, ‘are you going to change your last name? you don’t want to be put in a box.’ i feel like the tables have totally turned. with this show i feel such a sense of pride in myself and my family and where i come from. ”

[auror-genevieveking]

aurorphoebeparkinson:

Phoebe had been about to reprimand the same student, but Genevieve spoke first, and the student seemed quite willing to move along after that. Closing the distance, Phoebe smiled at Gen, pleased that she had been called to join them. “It’s very nice to see you, Gen, although I’m sure you must already miss Archie. I can’t imagine how I would feel, being separated from Bella.” She glanced down at the ring for a moment, grateful that she and Bella were together, if nothing else. “Have you had a chance to settle in, or were you kept busy all day?”

“Phoebe!” Genevieve greeted the other auror warmly. Even if she was less than thrilled to be back in England, she was excited to be surrounded by familiar faces again. At the mention of Archie her smile softened. “You’d think a girl constantly on the road would be used to goodbyes, but that one hurt.” Her smile remained at the mention of Bella - she would have to find her later - before her eyes followed Phoebe’s down to her left hand. Was that?! It couldn’t be. Completely ignoring the woman’s last question Genevieve excitedly reached for her hand, unable to hide her excitement. “Phoebe Parkinson, what is this?!”

[auror-genevieveking]

aurorjackiechittock:

“Evie -” Jackie turned, wrapping her arms her best friend gratefully. She had been counting down the minutes until she could see Evie again; although she was doing her best to be as stoic as she knew her older colleagues would be, and she had focused on her work, nothing was quite as helpful as the support of a friend - especially a friend like Evie. But even with that, Jackie knew she had to be a professional - she’d watched so many others do it for so long now, and she wasn’t about to let any of them down by collapsing into tears or something like that. “I know,” she said, attempting to keep a normal tone - not entirely possible, as a tremor ran through the words, but she was trying. “I just hate the waiting. It’s - it’s so hard. This is Glenda.”

Genevieve hugged her friend as hard as she could muster. She knew that aurors weren’t supposed to show their inner emotions - they had to be strong and work past them and continue with their jobs. But this was different - this was Jackie, and this was Glenda. Genevieve had known both of them for longer than she could remember, and she couldn’t hide the pain she felt seeing her best friend like this. “Hey.” Pulling away, her hands took Jackie’s, and squeezed tight. “You’re right. This is Glenda. Glenda Chittock who grew up with you, and with Bex, and with three older brother and still managed to be her own person.” Her eyes locked with Jackie’s, her tone as comforting as she could manage. “Jackie, she’s one of the strongest teenagers I know. You know she's out there doing whatever she can. Just like we are - and we're going to find her.”

[auror-genevieveking]

aurorjohndawlish:

John hadn’t been quite sure who to expect beyond the door, but he certainly hadn’t been expecting Genevieve King. The last he’d heard, she was traversing the world, stationed out of- where was it? Morocco? What in Merlin’s name was she doing here at Hogwarts? John felt his brows narrow as she entered the cramped office and his jaw tense. Their last meeting had been less than pleasant, and John shuddered at any mention of Hong Kong. 

He ignored her comment, instead taking a moment to wrap his mind around the fact that she was truly here, in his office, at Hogwarts. “Genevieve? What the you doing here?” He asked, not bothering to conceal the surprise in his voice. His tone indicating that it was anything but a pleasant surprise at that. 

Though the reaction was less than spectacular, Genevieve wasn’t sure she was expecting much more. She could see the discomfort growing on his face, and based on his questions, he had now idea what was coming. Lovely. Genevieve had always loved surprises, but she suspected that this one may not be as happy as the other ones in her life.

“Well. Seeing as your last partner turned out to be. You know. Evil.” Leaning against a wall, she crossed her arms in front of her. It was going to be a long assignment. “They contacted me yesterday to come. I don’t like saying no to my bosses, so here I am.”

[auror-genevieveking]

auror-alexfawley:

Alex laughed a bit, “Too bad I graduated a few years ago.” She smiled, making her way to the other auror. Even though it wasn’t her fault, she couldn’t help but feel on edge with everything going on. It wasn’t like she actually could have necessarily done anything to stop what happened, but now a student was missing because of her cousin. “It’s nice to see you again, although the circumstances aren’t very ideal.” She was hoping to find someone who didn’t seem suspicious of her, although she didn’t blame them.

Genevieve offered a small smile when she recognized Alex. She knew her well enough to know her face and name, but hadn’t really gotten to know the girl - she had been traveling ever since she had finished her own training, and her stops back home were few and far between, especially lately. Offering a small shrug, she looked the girl over. She knew Alex was related to Charlotte, but, for the time being, was choosing to believe the best in her. The interrogations could be saved for Moody. “I can’t say that I disagree. It’s awful though. That poor girl...” She had known Glenda for years, and thinking of her missing wasn’t entirely pleasant. “I will admit that I never thought I’d be back here, though.”