i am moana of motunui

Moana Waialiki | 15 years old Future Chief of Motunui Gryffindor House | 5th year

[iknowtheway]

elan-notjustgirl:

“Exactly! Someday we’re going to have to figure out how to combine Welsh and Maori spells because then we’ll be unstoppable. No one will know how to defend themselves against our genius.” Elan slipped inside behind Moana, and carefully pulled the door almost closed, just in case they needed to sneak out this way again. As her friend held out her hand, Elan easily took hold, intertwining their fingers together. “Absolutely! Come on, we’ve lost so much time already.” Immediately she took a few quick steps forward and began to tug Moana along with her.

“I can’t even imagine that. We’d be quite the force of nature.” She grinned wide at the thought and looked down at their intertwined fingers. Elan was like electricity. Bright and exciting and a little dangerous. But Moana liked it. She always had. Lost in her thoughts, Moana tripped over her feet as Elan began to drag her along. But she quickly caught herself and refocused on their goal of the dance floor.

[eilonwy-notjustgirl]

Makin’ Plans || Elan & Moana

[iknowtheway]

elan-notjustgirl:

Elan had been completely ready to put a lot more effort into convincing Moana to pay attention to her, but apparently that was all it was going to take today.  As Moana turned towards her, Elan shifted closer so she could lower her voice to sound more conspiratorial. It wasn’t that she thought any of their roommates would turn the in, or even object to her idea, but habit had taught her that anything that made her happy started as a secret. “Well, it’s October. Which means it’s almost my birthday and almost Halloween and we have to do something to acknowledge that.”

Moana’s eyes lit up as Elan shifted and spoke in lower tones. There was something about her roommates voice and the way it changed when she was excited over some idea that Moana couldn’t get enough of. It made her heart race in a way nothing else did. Elan and her crazy ideas made her feel like a true Gryffindor. “October is my favorite month at school. So you’re right...we have to do something.” Halloween was one of her favorite things she had learned about since coming to school. The traditions and the spooky stories and the excitement surrounding parties and treats and costumes captured her imagination in a way not a lot of things could. “What do you want to do? Is it spooky?”

[iknowtheway]

elan-notjustgirl:

This time, when Elan tried the door, it clicked open quietly and began to swing in. Elan grinned smugly. “Second time and Welsh worked together to make an excellent charm. Although I suppose next time we could go straight to the Welsh.” With the door open, they could hear the steady beat of the music although it was hard to distinguish the exact notes. Opening the door wider, Elan curtsied with a cheeky grin. “After you.”

Moana giggled as the door swung open, nodding her head at Elan’s words. “We have more success with welsh than any other spells usually. Even maori spells work most of the time! The perks of being bilingual.” Moana nudged her friend before looking towards the now open door and slipping inside. She was drawn to the beat of the music, but not without her friend by her side. “Wanna find the dance floor?” She asked in a low voice as she held out a hand to Elan.

[eilonwy-notjustgirl]

Makin’ Plans || Elan & Moana

Moana was curled up on her own bed, doing something or other which was probably actually productive. Which seemed fair enough, but she’d been doing that for far too long, and since Elan had just had a brilliant idea, it really couldn’t wait any longer for her to finish and she wanted to plan it with her now. Besides, it was almost bed time so Moana needed to relax. Without any particular warning, Elan climbed up on the bed and slid in next to her friend, grinning with excitement as she poked her in the side. “Moana I had a great idea.” 

[iknowtheway]

Moana was finishing up some Charms homework and willing her heavy eyelids to stay open. Sure it was boring, but she shouldn’t be falling asleep because of homework! She wasn’t ready for the day to be over yet and she certainly didn’t want to spend the last valuable moments of her day doing charms homework. So when her bed shifted and a familiar voice spoke out, Moana willingly pushed her homework aside and turned to face her friend. “You have no idea how happy I am to see you. What’s your idea??”

[iknowtheway]

elan-notjustgirl:

“Nope. It really isn’t.” She had other lock picks on the ring, but she didn’t want to burn through all of them. It would take work to replace them all. But she smiled encouragingly as Moana raised her wand. At the spell, she saw the doorknob glow slightly before fading again. But when she tried it, it still didn’t move. “Try waving your wand in a small circle and saying ‘Datgloi.’” It was a slightly more unusual Welsh version of the unlocking spell, which meant most people didn’t think to lock against it.”

Moana frowned as Elan tried the door and it didn’t budge. She really hoped the first spell they tried would work and this would be easy for once. Moana truly was an optimist after all. But luckily Elan had another idea and as she explained it, Moana’s smile grew. This had to work! Flicking her wand in a circle, Moana spoke the unfamiliar spell and watched the doorknob glow once more before looking over at her friend. “Second times the charm?”

[iknowtheway]

wise-wolf-denahi-opik:

“I don’t mind at all,” Denahi said. “I’d be glad for the company, it’s too beautiful a day to be stuck with only my own thoughts. I’m Denahi, by the way.”

“Denahi?” She repeated excitedly as the name sounded very familiar. Her cousin had mentioned a guy named Denahi and if this stranger knew Maui, she already liked him. “You know my cousin!!”

[randall-c-boggs]

Randall could hear shouting not too far off, and he headed toward the sound, a frown pulling at his lips. He couldn’t understand what they were yelling about though and looked at the person standing not far from him. “Do you know what this is all about?”

[iknowtheway]

Moana was shuffling through her books, a little distracted as she looked for her potions homework. They were only a month into school, she couldn’t afford to be losing her homework this early and getting behind in her classes. So when the boy’s voice broke through her panic, she responded automatically, looking up at him with wide eyes. “It wasn’t me this time I swear!”

[fh-memories-blog]

Holley, Moana, and Anna on the last day of school

[iknowtheway]

elan-notjustgirl:

Elan caught sight of the wand and shrugged. “Better you than me. I’m in enough trouble these days I don’t need to add the Ministry to my list.” Still, pulling out her backup set of jury rigged lock picks, she gave a preliminary poke at the lock. And the pick promptly melted. “But it looks like it’ll be useful. How many unlocking spells do you know? I have a few besides Alohomora, but it’s always good to start there.”

Moana watched the pick melt and her eyes opened wide in surprise. “That’s not a good...sign. But..I guess starting at the easiest spell is a good idea? If it doesn’t work then...we’ll go from there.” Part of her was a little nervous after watching the pick fail. But one glance at Elan’s friendly face gave her the courage she needed to raise her wand again and cast the spell. “Alohamora..” She whispered with a flick of her wrist.

[jj-parr]

The Express || Open

Jack-Jack dodged into the train like a bullet, praying to god that he could somehow escape his pursuers. The other students in the walkway of the train gasped as he pushed past with hastily added, “Excuse me!” and “Sorry!” and “Nice cat!” Quickly, as he heard the thudding of feet suddenly hopping up onto the train, he ducked down and dodged into the first available car closing the door and leaning against it as he crouched below the window. When he turned about to look, he spotted one of his fellow students with a wide-eyed gaze.

“Shhh! Please don’t say anything.” He whispered, stopping once he heard the boots rushing through the train walkway.

[iknowtheway]

Moana was curled up next to the window and watching the scenery begin to roll by when her door was jerked open and someone rushed inside the car. Looking over with an expression of surprise, Moana took in the stranger in front of her. 

“Are you..ok? Is someone chasing you?” She tried to look past him into the hall to see what he could possibly be running from.

[lift-you-up]

Let's Talk about Tim || Duran + Moana

[iknowtheway]

lift-you-up:

“Yeah I hope so too.” The hufflepuff didn’t know to much about Tim’s life back in America but he knew Tim’s family life wasn’t the most pleasant. Duran shrugged he technically had to go to his Aunt’s house but he wanted to push that as far off as he could. “Oh uh well I actually..don’t have any plans?” Duran knew his Aunt would be mad and he kinda felt bad. But it wouldn’t be that big of a deal. Hopefully.

“Oh? You don’t? That’s alright I’m sure we can find something to do!” She grinned encouragingly. “Do you like shopping? Or maybe we can get something to eat....do you like sweets?” Her mind whirled with all of the possibilities as she rattled them off.

[got-the-magic-feather]

Too many halls // Open

[iknowtheway]

got-the-magic-feather:

“Well since you were able to run into me while I’m helplessly lost in this school, it won’t be surprising if you do when you’re in a rush.  So apologies in advance.”   Tim was only joking, if Moana was in a rush he wouldn’t be a total asshole and walk at a snail’s pace.

“Gosh darn it that basically ruins my threat then, can’t be a scary ghost when the person you’re haunting considers you as a good ghost friend.”  Tim chuckled

“You wouldn’t be the first person I’ve run into.” She chuckled with a shrug. “I’m the one who’s sorry. Father is always telling me not to rush everywhere. It’s not what a chief should do.” She couldn’t help but laugh, considering how very unprepared she felt to ever be chief.

“You’re not scary Tim!” She responded with a grin, giving his shoulder a nudge. “I don’t think i could ever be scared of you. Plus we’d be great ghost friends when I die too and we could haunt everyone together. Maybe Duran can even join us.”

[iknowtheway]

shapeshifterdemigod:

Maui surfaced again a little ways away from Moana, As he swam towards her, slower this time, he ended the shark head charm and returned once again to his human form. He grinned as he floated next to her. “What do you think I’m doing? I’m showing off of course. And that scream was priceless.” He laughed before his smile softened. “That was just a simple spell. I can show you that and so much more. I’ll teach you everything I know. Together, I think we can figure this water thing out no problem.”

Moana shook her head and splashed Maui as he grew closer to her. “Always such a show off, tungane.” She was a little embarrassed she screamed but knew Maui would never make fun of her over it. But as he promised to help, her eyes widened in excitement as she nodded. “That would be amazing! Please teach me everything you know.”

[iknowtheway]

elan-notjustgirl:

Biting her lip, Elan counted the number of doors until she got to the one she was pretty sure led into the club. “I think this is it?” She pressed her ear against the door and heard the faint sounds of music coming from the other side. “Yes! Here we are! Ok, now its time to try and get inside. Are you ready?” 

Moana watched Elan think, loving the look of determination she saw on her features that was so completely familiar to her. But when Elan finally found the door, she grinned. “Perfect! Of course I am. I’ve been ready since the moment you pitched the idea.” She smirked and looked at the door, slipping her wand out to use it.

[robbinghood]

Robin grinned genuinely down at Moana.  Dramatically, he held out his hand and bowed.  “Robin Hood, at your service, love.  Gonna be a sixth year, Gryffindor, I like long walks in Hogsmeade and getting up to no good.”  Shrugging, he straightened up and added “Pfft, how boring would that be if you didn’t talk to strangers? You’d never have any friends.  What’re you entertaining yourself with today?”

[iknowtheway]

“I’m a sixth year too!” Moana responded with a smile after giggling as he bowed to her. He sounded exactly like the kind of person she should be friends with, especially with her pension for getting into trouble whether she wanted to or not. “Well we’re hardly strangers anymore. I know your name now! I was just wandering through the village looking for a little entertainment and... I think I’ve just found some.”

[iknowtheway]

elan-notjustgirl:

“The back door it is then. Technically I think it’s locked, but I’m sure once we get there between the two of us we can figure out some way around it.” Elan herself had developed a bit of a knack for figuring out ways around magical locks due to her aunt, so it was only a matter of time. As soon as they approached the club, she causally looked both ways. And then immediately tugged Moana down an alley so they could get around to the back. 

Moana nodded, knowing there wasn’t much the two of them couldn’t accomplish when they were together. They had a pension for getting into trouble and with that came some acquired skills which certainly included getting past locks. So when Elan dragged her down the alley, she followed along, only a few steps behind her friend. “Which door is it?” She whispered in Elan’s ear.

[iknowtheway]

nibs-has-dibs:

“Uh, alright, I guess I can start from the beginning,” Nick took the headphones out of the jack so his iPod played through the speakers for Moana to hear. It wasn’t loud, but he knew that listening to music helped when people were trying to sing. He started the song over and when the woman began to sing, he did too, 

“Twenty-five years and my life is still Trying to get up that great big hill of hope For a destinaatioon 

I realized quickly when I knew I should That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man For whatever that means”

Moana watched him shift the iPod to play outloud with a smile. The music sounded familiar and as Nick began to sing, she watched him with a wide grin on her face. Once they came to the chorus, Moana was feeling a little more brave so she joined him in singing.

“And so I cry sometimes When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out What's in my head And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning And I step outside And I take a deep breath and I get real high And I scream from the top of my lungs What's going on?”