FORWARD, ALWAYS.

❛ She always had that about her, that look of otherness, of eyes that see things much too far, and of thoughts that wander off the edge of the world. ❜ dorcas r. meadowes • 19 • gryffindor '75 Dorset born, Puddlemere raised. Lover of Wandlore, Dueling & Food.

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fabianprewetting:

“I’d never dream of taking it all the way across the globe without you,” Fabian assured Dorcas with a cheeky smile. “Especially not if it’s any good.” He waved his arms openly. “C’mon, then, chuck it at me. See what happens. I’m curious now.”

“You’ve wooed me Fabian Prewett, swept me off my feet. I’m excited to take our whirlwind romance across the globe, “ sarcasm dripped from her voice, but Dorcas was still smiling. 

“Alright, then,” Dorcas positioned herself, drink in hand, determined expression in tow. “As you can see, I’ve been wanting to do this for a very long time,” she threw it, but burst into giggles before she could follow through with throwing the drink completely, some of it landing on her hair. “Really.”

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fletcher-mundungus:

No one but Dorcas seemed to be inside the shop, and Mundungus drew the first sigh of relief. But he still looked nervous as he followed her invite and entered, properly, inside the stop, closing the door behind him. “Alright? Far from it. Far, far from it,” he said, pacing. “It all went to bloody hell, Dorcas… I ain’t got me money for the rent and then this happened. I don’t know what to do.. and I mean, ya work with them..,” he finally stopped, looking at his friend, “so ya know, innit? You know what to do…” His hands, shaking a little, took something out of the pocket of his leather trench coat: his wand, a 13 inches, very flexible, fir wood, boomslang venom core. It had a little scorched mark close to the grip, and the little detail around the crystal that allowed to his the dark venom seemed a little cracked. “Please..”

Of course she had questions, many of them, but the desperation in his voice was enough to drive her to action — as if the conflict were her own. She understood the drive to steal all too well, and while she never acted on it, she knew if things had been different, more desperate, she might’ve. “Gus? Breathe, okay, breathe. Nothing’s going to go right and you’re not going to stay sane if you don’t calm down.” Looking at the wand, her eyes widened — it didn’t look good. Wands that were damaged at the grip the way his was were tricky to tend to. Especially with the venomcore. “Merlin, this is going to take a while — if it works out. C’mon, you’ll get to see the inner workings of shop. I’ll sort it out for you somehow no matter how long it takes, okay? Take some deep breaths, don’t shit yourself, and we’ll talk and I’ll see what I can do.”

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mafaldahops:

“Oh, you have no idea,” Mafalda said with a sigh, certainly not missing the more dull parts of her job, “It’s no wonder most of the old blokes in there are imbeciles. That place probably took what little brains they had to begin with and squashed them into nothing.”

“I’d off myself if I had to deal with that many old white men in one place. Truly, the fact that you’re able to have this conversation with me is testament alone to your strength. Anything new with you? Anyone getting on your nerves that I can hex? I’ve been aching to give someone a good hex lately.”

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greengrasslexie:

“Er, excuse me. Is this – is this yours?”

“Oh god, thank you, thank you so much. That’s one of my favorite keychains, and I thought I’d lost it. You’re a real savior, can I buy you a tea or something?”

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scotchmckinnon:

“Well, I don’t know any complicated healing spells, so as long as you don’t wreck yourself too badly, it probably won’t take all the king’s horses and all the king’s men.” 

“Clever,” Dorcas smiled, because it was. “No wonder Hit Wizards & Witches drop like flies, because none of you know any healing spells for when you’re in the thick of it all and without a mediwizard. I better start learning a few, I reckon.”

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marlenemick:

“I think they might have to consent to being smashed into,” Marlene mused, her gaze wandering as she wondered aloud. “At least, that’s what they told me at Gobstones. And I don’t want to take any chances with this.”

“That’s a good point,” Dorcas couldn’t help but laugh, remembering how Marlene had, in fact, wanted to smash into players during Gobstones and how amusing she found it at the time. Still did. “Listen, McKinnon, I know there’s a catch with all this roller derby malarkey, so, what is it? Hm?”

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royallyrosa:

“Exactly the same things you’d do on St Patrick’s. If you ever go to Scotland in November you’d see.”

“Let’s go to Scotland this November then. Show me the glory of St. Andrew’s Day.”

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lxrd-lucius:

Lucius scowled. Pretty? Sure, it was a compliment - but the way she said it rubbed him the wrong way. He scoffed and self-consciously fought against touching his hair. “No, actually,” he sneered. “How about you figure it out, and I’ll just stand here and look pretty.”

“So, there’s nothing up there in that head of yours then, I see. It’s all pretty. Pretty and blonde and obviously very stubborn,” she groaned, trying to wrack her head for any spells besides the thrice failed alohomora she tried to use. “D’you think you can aim properly, or d’you think that’s too hard and you’ll mess up your hair too much?”

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eldestbones:

“Well, I’d certainly think so. If not, it’s a shame, and someone needs to answer for it. But, it’s not like we can have them arrested for not selling espresso beans. It may be a travesty but I doubt it’s illegal.”

“Definitely the most corrupt out of all the Ministry’s crimes. If I was an Auror, I’d look into it, make some arrests, ask some questions. I might start a riot myself, though.... d’you think there are magically enhanced expresso beans around the world as well? If not, I think it’s worth an experiment.”

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dearborned:

“You talking to me?”

“Well, I’m not talking to your shadow.”

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florenceboot:

Wait, wait, wait. I have a question.

Shoot.

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lxrd-lucius:

Lucius, who grew up in high society, flinched. Did she just swear? He sneered. “How crass.” Never mind how crass his entire outfit was. “And no, I’m not going to take it off. What a stupid idea.”

“Fuck, shit, damn. I try my best,” Dorcas gave him a shit eating smile, crossing her arms, enjoying the sight in front of her far too much. “Not as stupid as wearing a box to a party that you can’t even sit down in. Really, what was your thinking with that, blondie?”

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brilliantdaffodil:

“Why, thank you,” Narcissa touched her hair, warming up to the woman immediately, “Ms. Black. Narcissa Black. And you are?”

Dorcas smiled, she’d definitely heard of the Black Family but her interaction was limited. “Dorcas Meadowes, pleasure to meet you, Narcissa. Seriously, I cannot get over how smashing you look. Easily the best dressed at this party and trust me when I say that. I don’t like to blow smoke up anyone’s arse, especially with anything concerning appearances. It’s cruel to let someone go out looking barmy.”

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dawnmaywithey:

It was tempting, but – “I can’t.”

“You can’t? That doesn’t sound like you, Dawn. Are you sick? Pregnant? Your boobs did look quite a bit bigger the other day.”

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heroicgideon:

“Well Dorcas, if we’re both being truthful, you look absolutely smashing!” He said it with as much of serious tone as she did before he broke and ending up with into laughter. Because she probably had a point. “Well I do have something on underneath,” He lifted a bunch of ties to show up the side of the jockstrap and a large portion of his ass, “See no dick involved!”

“If we’re both being truthful? I’m always truthful, ponce, don’t tell me you’ve been a liar this whole time.” At his display, Dorcas grimaced, emitting a loud yell, running her hands over her face. She should’ve known. 

“You’re a fucking idiot, I’m going to throttle you and I’m going to throw a bat bogey hex on your arse if you don’t put it away immediately. Mark my words, you won’t be able to sit down for years, for fucking years!” Grabbing the closest thing to her, an empty beer can, she threw it at Gideon’s ass. 

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triickortreatx:

“Yes, well I wasn’t about to turn up wrapped in bubble gum wrappers or something equally as ridiculous. I’m not nearly as fun as some other people, apparently.” He shrugged, popping the cap off the beer and taking a long drink from the bottle. “I dragged myself here, honestly. I’ll probably leave in an hour or two. Just here long enough to be seen.”

“Aw, why not? You’d pull off wearing nothing but bubble gum wrappers! Just admit you didn’t have the artistic talent for it,” Dorcas tried to tease. Even though she didn’t know the person she was talking to, it wasn’t right for them to be at a party and look so uncomfortable. “To be seen, d’you mean that philosophically or are you really coming to party like this to network?”

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florenceboot:

I’m making fun of him because he’s gotta be a party crasher. He has to be what, sixteen?

Dorcas took a harder look at the now evident boy in question, “shite, you’re right. Fucking liquor goggles are one hell of an influence, innit? Does he have braces?”