only just a flame

november 2nd, 2023 | hogwarts

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Clarisa looked up from her Potions textbook and glanced at the inconsolably sad boy and then at the small, fragile-looking girl, wondering to herself if Birdie was even the least bit aware of how rude she was being. “Perhaps you could find somewhere else to do your essay.” she suggested dryly.

#( convo. )#( c: clary vargas )#( t: november 2nd 2023 )#( l: hogwarts )

"But this is the library," Birdie said seriously. "Isn't it bothering you, too?" The girl was looking at her funny, and Birdie slipped her pen into her mouth out of instinct, a nervous look crossing her face. She must have said something wrong.

sourwolving

december 25, 2023 [ the three broomsticks ]

"When am I allowed to take off this ridiculous hat? I’ve never understood this holiday anyway—Jesus wasn’t even born on Christmas.”

sourwolving

#( convo. )#( c: julius greyback )#( t: december 25th 2023 )#( l: the three broomsticks )

"Because Pope Julius I declared it so, and the Lord spoke through him. The hat is a little much, though."

June 17th || The Three Broomsticks

"Noah Quickenden. Chaser for the Chudley Canons, bit of a Poster Boy and Witch Weekly’s current most charming smile. So yeah, you could say I was a little bit famous.”

#( convo. )#( c: noah quickenden )#( l: the three broomsticks )#( t: june 17th 2023 )

"––––Oh." Her voice is small. She's not intimidated, exactly, but–– alright, she's a bit intimidated. "I've never met someone famous before. Uh. Do you like it?"

November 3rd, 2023 || Hogsmeade

Viola debated just killing the girl there and then. It would be dumb, of course. She wasn’t in the country under an alias and disguise this time. She was here for a funeral. She was there to protect her family from whatever she could. Instead, she turned away, not trusting herself to speak at that point.

#( convo. )#( c: viola mcgonagall )#( l: hogsmeade )#( t: november 3rd 2023 )

Birdie went back to slurping her noodles, recognizing the woman's irritation but keeping a placid smile on her face. She'd be ready to defend herself, but there was no need to provoke her. After a moment, she noticed the man stand up–– setting down her fork, she got up with a smile. "I'm done. the table's all yours, if you want it."

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31 december 2023 // party // celeste & birdie

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"Well, I figured I should ask."

#( convo. )#( c: celeste mechant )#( t: december 31st 2023 )#( l: party )

"Well I've never actually–– you see, it's never really been a–– I don't think I'm supposed to–– um. Thank you for... asking."

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31 december 2023 // party // celeste & birdie

"It’s a minute from midnight. Aren’t you going to kiss me?"

#( chats. )#( c: celeste mechant )#( t: december 31st 2023 )#( l: party )

"I–– er–– well–– no."

June 17th || The Three Broomsticks

"Wow, kid. You really know how to cut a man down when he’s happy about his day.” He chuckled at the girl. “Yeah, I thought that at first. Took me a while to get on a broom, though you’re in trouble if you let anyone know that. After a while, you sort of get used to it. Becomes second nature and all that.”

#( chats. )#( c: noah quickenden )#( t: june 17th 2023 )#( l: the three broomsticks )

"––Thank you?" His easy kindness throws her off, and she swallows, suddenly nervous. She's been taught not to trust people like him, all easy smiles and white teeth. "I'm glad your day's been... good. Why shouldn't I say anything? That seems only natural." After a second, she squints at him, deciding to try some humor. "Why would I say something? Are you–– uh, famous?" She smiles uncomfortably, unable to laugh at her own joke.

November 3rd, 2023 || Hogsmeade

"And I don’t care. Do you make a habit of sitting next to people you don’t know?”

#( chats. )#( c: viola mcgonagall )#( l: hogsmeade )#( t: november 3rd 2023 )

"No." Birdie simply tilts her head, choosing not to elaborate on why she'd picked the seat she's in–– it's a decent vantage point for her to continue stalking watching the man she suspects is a death eater.

June 17th || The Three Broomsticks

"You’re sweet kiddo. Apparently, you do a few photo shoots and they start talking about being a sell out. I used to play football. Back home I was into it, but then I came here and Quidditch was the better option.”

#( chats. )#( c: noah quickenden )#( l: the three broomsticks )#( t: june 17th 2023 )

"Photoshoots? People really seem to think you're–– that pretty?" Her nose crinkles. "I don't understand." At his talk of football, she relaxes slightly. He can't possibly be one of them if he's played something so muggle. "But quidditch is so strange. And dangerous."

November 3rd, 2023 || Hogsmeade

"You’re the one who sat next to me in the first place. Seriously, leave.”

#( chats. )#( c: viola mcgonagall )#( l: hogsmeade )#( t: november 3rd 2023 )

"Did you not hear me?" Birdie looks at the other woman with curiosity, making sure to enunciate. "I said I'm almost done."

June 17th || The Three Broomsticks

"More than interesting. That pass won the game for us. No one’s gonna say I’m just the one they got for being pretty now.”