CARPE DIEM !

kaylynn ‘jinx’ celeste west. xx. former ravenclaw. ❝ before you fall in love with me you better think it through. i’m nothing but a ( human ) catastrophe. ❞

[hopefeir]

[jinxics]

avalcns:

     “well you certainly timed your visit well!” avalon grinned, taking a sip from her own drink. “we miss ya over at the castle, y’know? love ol’ flitwick of course,  but it was a treat havin’ ya as a TA. how is trainin’ going, the dragons treatin’ ya well? i keep tryin’ to tell gwaine that we need t’get a dragon as a pet.”

「 ✨avalon has mentioned a canon object x3」 

“i do my best.” jinx says with a laugh, unsure that she had meant to time it so well. but hey, that should count for something. “oh believe me, i miss it over at the castle too. especially professor flitwick. and the younger years-- especially the first years and second years. i miss seeing you there too! it’s was a lot of fun teaching charms. training is going well, who’s training me is actually kind of nice. so it’s present. and the dragons are bloody incredible. that would be pretty amazing to have a pet dragon.”

「 ✨jinx has mentioned a canon object x5」

[jinxics]

mendozarin:

“Alright, so I will be back shortly.” she said before turning and making her way to the bar.  Returning shortly after with two of the same drinks, she sat down across from her very insightful friend of the day.  “So thank you for not judging my joining you or my obvious loneliness and for normalizing that for me.  I really do appreciate it.  I think the adjustment after graduating from hogwarts made it more difficult to be alone without simultaneously being lonely.  There were rare occasions there that I liked to be alone, so I thought living alone would be no problem since I had never felt lonely while alone before.  But time brought the loneliness, so I’m trying to fix it.  Anyway, how are you?” 

[arin has mentioned a canon object x1]

“it’s no problem, i’m sorry if others aren’t nearly as understanding. that’s unfortunate.” jinx had been through a lot throughout her life, more than what most had to go through; and it had just made her more understanding-- it just varied on whether or not it showed entirely. but it was always there. “if it makes you feel any better people are always going to have opinions, even on things that don’t concern them. don’t let it get to you.” another thing she’d learned from her nan, and from being a half-blood. “perhaps you should consider getting a roommate, or a pet-- either would perhaps help with the loneliness. i think that happens to everyone after graduation it’s quite the adjustment seeing people everyday to not as much.” she also knew it took a lot to admit something like that, and to want to fix it. which she then said exactly what she had been thinking. “it takes a lot of courage to admit something like that. even more to want to fix it, you know. so you’re most likely on the correct track. i’ve been alright spending a lot of time in romania at the dragon sanctuary of course.. and making trips back and forth when i’m able. now that i’m now more used to my schedule.”

[ ✨ jinx has mentioned a magical object x5 ]

[jinxics]

avalcns:

     avalon had been in the three broomsticks for quite a while – evidenced by the many empty butterbeer glasses around her. she looked up from her textbook and butterbeer for the first with the tip of her quill resting in her mouth, which fell and hit the table with a faint thunk as she grinned at the new arrival. “jinx!” she exclaimed, gesturing wildly with her ink-stained hands for her friend to sit. “i’ve been … well on the pitch and in the library for the most part when i’m not in class,” the blonde witch laughed, “this is the first time i’ve gotten off the castle grounds in quite a bit. what brings ya t’this neck of the forbidden forest?”

「 ✨avalon has mentioned a canon subject x4」

「 ✨ avalon has used a wizarding idiom x1 」

to be fair; it had been awhile since jinx’s last stop at the three broomsticks. but who could say no to butterbeer? and some chips while she was at it? the redhead could never, it was always a tradition when she stopped by. “merlin’s beard that reminds me of my hogwarts days, and where a lot of my time was spent-- the library, the pitch and the ravenclaw common room. sounds like you could use some fun.” a laugh falls from her lips, as her smile widens across freckled features. and the other part? spent causing chaos, and pranks. it was always a delight to see someone she’d taught when she was a teaching assistant and whenever professor flitwick had needed her to. seeing familiar faces in the castle corridors on a daily basis was definitely something she missed at times, although she wasn’t sure she’d say that out loud. “well, in that case i’m glad to hear you’re out and about now. i had some time off training, and really wanted a butterbeer. so here i am.”

「 ✨jinx has mentioned a canon subject x11 」  「 ✨jinx has used a wizarding idiom. x1 」 

[jinxics]

britinsj:

             with his cleansweep six slung over his shoulder, britin winced against the bright sunlight as he approached jinx.  his sunglasses were somewhere in the bag he’d shrunk down to fit into his pocket, tucked away so he wouldn’t lose it on the fly over.  it had felt silly, flying to go for a fly, but he’d never been much for portkeys and long distance apparition was always dicey.  in the end, his broom had seemed like the best option.  “ give me a mo, and i will be. “  he replied, his wand pointing at the little bag as he murmured the spell to expand its size again.  he fished through the bag until he found his sunnies, slipping them on and then shrinking the bag to tie around his wrist.  the last thing he needed was to see it go flying somewhere over the ocean.  he was no seeker;  if it fell, it fell.  he had a feeling that jinx’s experience as a chaser might not translate to seeking a falling bag shrunk to the size of an orange.  “ there. “  he decreed. “ now i’m ready. “  he raised his hand and his broom zoomed into his hand, a leg thrown over it so he’d be ready to kick off.  “ catch me if you can. “  with a roaring laugh, he kicked off from the ground and zoomed into the sky. 

「 ✨ britin has mentioned a magical object. x8 ] 「 ✨ britin has cast a spell  ] 

jinx didn’t figure her own satchel would interfere too much, if even at all. riding a broom was a lot like riding a bicycle; just something you didn’t forget-- at least that would be the comparison the half-blood witch would make. her broom hovering beside her, as she her back rests against it comfortably. “uh-huh, slowpoke.” the redhead jokes with ease, no doubt a phrase she’d picked up somewhere. and to be fair it had been awhile since her last adventure. there’s a joking sigh, as a ‘finally!’ falls from her lips, as if she’d been waiting an actual lifetime. but she couldn’t help but be a little impatient! she was excited for merlin’s sake. she had her broom hovering beside her, her back had been leaning comfortably on it-- laughter falling from her lips. “oi! i wasn’t ready! is that a bet?” as she shakes her head. knowing that it shouldn’t be too difficult not when she had been a chaser for the ravenclaw quidditch team-- the real question was did she still have it? as she hops onto her broom, and soars upwards into the sky. the wind blowing in her wavy locks of vibrant red hair, as she soared up into the air-- now that she did miss, it was a lot better than floo or apparition. nothing quite like the feeling of the wind blowing in one’s hair, or the feeling of the sun on your face.

[ ✨ jinx has mentioned a magical object x8 ]

[ ✨ jinx has used a wizarding idiom. x2 ]

[jinxics]

carrdel:

“ yes, jinx. i know the saying. ” reagan lazily mumbles with an amused tone, accepting the cup of coffee the server was giving him once he has dropped the necessary galleons upon their palm. he turns back to the red head and smiles, all done lazily. auror training has been brutal that day, muscles still aching by the tiring and bloody martial spells of the day. but it was fine. coffee would make it better. he hopes. “ you know they sell edible treats here, right ? ” he motions to the coffee counter behind him. “ not actual food nor a hippogriff, but at least it’s something. ” 「 ✨  reagan has mentioned a canon object. 」  「 ✨  reagan has mentioned a canon magical object. x3 」 

“who knows? someone could think i was actually being serious, oh merlin, and that probably wouldn’t be good.” jinx knew people could be ridiculous like that. and truthfully? the red haired witch wasn’t willing to deal with that. “at this point i’d be willing to settle for some bertie botts beans. because i’m that hungry.” she has to admit, and with that-- she stands from her seat, only to return a few seconds later and not empty handed. pumpkin pasties were better than nothing. “something is better than nothing. you’re right. especially after how it’s been a somewhat long day for me, and today isn’t even over yet.”

「 ✨  jinx has mentioned a canon object. x2」  「 ✨  jinx has used a wizarding idiom. x2」

[jinxics]

「 @britinsj gets a semi-plotted starter. ]

“oh merlin..it’s been ages.” jinx has a wide smile written across her features, it probably rather rare-- to see excitement in her eyes, and on her features. “since i’ve been a broom-ride, i think the last time.. would have been back when i played quidditch.” she tosses her bag over her shoulder, one couldn’t go wrong with being prepared-- when it came to adventures. “you ready to go then? i can definitely can say that i am.”

「 ✨ jinx has mentioned a magical object. x2 ]

「 ✨ jinx has used a wizarding idiom. x1 ]

[jinxics]

lollvpops:

@jinxics​ liked for a starter.

″ not to be dramatic, but don’t think i will ever find love. ″ lulu said dramatically, adding a dramatic pause and ending it with a dramatic sigh. she and jinx were sitting on her couch, surrounded by fragrant plants both magic and non-magic, which whimpered every now and then, prompting the former gryffindor to stop their conversation to shush them. between the two witches sat a bowl of popcorn and a bottle of red wine, which they were drinking from, with no glasses. in front of them, a romantic movie played on lulu’s television, which she had connected to muggle networks when she first moved in. ″ i’ve been single for over a year, and this is my prime. it’s all gonna get saggy from here. ″

「 ✨  lulu has mentioned a canon object x3 」

“it’s not bloody worth it anyway.” jinx commented, it leaving a bitter taste in her mouth-- although, she’s sure it sounds as pessimistic as her own ears had heard it. but one could say she’d had bad experiences in that department, and with people in general. so her sounding pessimistic was a given. and not something she could help. “well, at least you’re not ALONE. you’ve got me, y’know. and we’re pretty much on the same broom on that front. i’m quite content spending the rest of eternity with my cat.” the redhead grumbles underneath her breath, but merlin knew there were worse fates than that. and how could she be down in the dumps about it, when she now had dragon training and a muggle movie? which helped. “oh stop it! in the name of merlin, you’ll find someone. i’m sure of it. plenty of fish in the sea and everything.”

「 ✨ jinx has used a wizarding idiom. x4 ]

「 ✨ jinx has mentioned a magical object. x3 ]

[jinxics]

[ @avalcns gets a random starter. ]

“in the name of merlin.” although; it’s said with that of a wide smile from jinx. “it’s been literal ages since i’ve seen you! how have you been?” comes her friendly greeting. the satchel that was over her head, had her familiar-- who’d decided to accompany her, peeking out of the satchel, which for her was a calico cat, and the sound of the cat peeking out made the bell on the collar sound.

「 ✨  jinx has used a wizarding idiom x1 ]

「 ✨  jinx has mentioned a magical object from canon. x3 」

[jinxics]

[ @carrdel gets a random starter. ]

“i could actually eat a hippogriff.” jinx sighs out, she supposed after a very-- long day of dragonologist training. some days tended to be more bloody tiring than others. “you know.. not that i would because that’d be rather cruel, and all but i am starving.”

「 ✨  jinx has mentioned a canon magical object x2 」

「 ✨  jinx has used a wizarding idiom x2 」

[gilmoresgifs]

[jinxics]

hello friends! it’s me, jinx is my player of the week! i’d love some more stuff and threads! so if you’re interested feel free to message me either here or on rory, and i’ll gladly start something up !

[jinxics]

mendozarin:

“It’s my adult way of making friends.  Which sounds way worse out of context.  My adult way.  Buying people’s attention.”  Laughing for a moment before realizing just what that sounded like as well, Arin shook her head for a moment, “Don’t take that the wrong way.  I’m not like lonely or anything.”  Pausing for a moment before smiling slightly, “And starting over.  What can I get you?”

“each to their own.” jinx says with that of a soft shrug of her shoulders, and who was she to judge? when it wasn’t as if one was allowed out on their own right now, anyways. “i reckon it’d be alright to be. it’s human nature after all to be lonely sometimes, considering we all need human interaction.” no matter how unpleasant it could be, sometimes. “i’ll take whatever, i’m not that particular.” or she reckoned she tried not to be. “can’t complain, when you’re kind enough to buy me something.”

「 ✨  jinx has mentioned a canon subject x1 」

「 ✨  jinx has used a wizarding idiom x1 」

[jinxics]

museinspo:

“I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past.”

— Unknown (via wnq-anonymous)

[jinxics]

mendozarin:

[ @jinxics liked for a starter]

Knowing that she wouldn’t be able to leave alone at this time of evening without running a major risk for yet another fine for being out alone, Arin spotted someone who looked familiar from across the room.  “If I buy you a drink, or food, can I join you?”

jinx gestures towards the open seat, the vibrant redhead gives that of a friendly smile. “oh absolutely.” a laugh then falls from her lips, revealing she wasn’t serious-- while she wouldn’t ever ask anyone to buy her something. if it was offered? she would take a drink, but depending on her mood. “you don’t have to buy me anything to join me. but i’ll gladly take a drink if you’re serious. can never go wrong there, and i wouldn’t say no.”

[jinxics]

swearwolfremus:

Remus knew, upon leaving the house, that leaving the house had been a very bad idea. But his list of chores was forever growing and he wanted them done before his father returned from work. Lyall needed him, he needed somebody to be there, to make sure he ate and washed his clothes and kept the house clean. He needed him. The full moon didn’t matter, his physical health didn’t matter, not when his father’s mental health was at stake. So he had written a shaky shopping list and wandered down to Diagon Alley. Now, halfway through his shopping, he was beginning to feel his limited strength fading. He felt sure he had overdone it, pushed himself too far. He should be resting, but he couldn’t… he couldn’t… before he could blink he felt his shopping bags fall to the floor, his vision became hazy, darkness creeping in at all sides. He threw out a hand to catch himself against the nearest wall, blinking rapidly, taking short, shallow breaths. He couldn’t lose consciousness, he would only draw attention and exactly the wrong kind of attention. And how embarrassing would it be? He flinched as he felt somebody put their hand on his shoulder, unable to look up and see who it was. “I-I’m fine…” He muttered quietly, keeping his head bowed, struggling to force the words out. “Just… dizzy. I’m fine, really…” 

@jinxics

“are you alright?” eyebrows furrowed, a clear look of concern written across her features. now that was something you just didn’t see everyday. hence why it had her concerned, letting go of her shopping bags that had been in her hands as she placed them by her on the ground, and out of the way. “you want to sit?” the vibrant haired redhead inquires, not pushing or forcing-- just more so suggesting than anything else. her voice was kind, and she hoped it showed that she was just trying to help. “or have me help you to a seat? it wouldn't hurt to have one. since it’s most definitely not good to be dizzy.” she had offered, there’s a slight wave of one of her hands. “it’s not a problem really, i just wanted to see if you were alright or if you needed anything.”

[jinxics]

unfocuseds:

    jay bounced into the room, goofy smile in place. “ wow, what a welcome ! ” the jolly giant casted a nice sized shadow over jinx’s bed as he leaned down for a hug. it took a few seconds to descend down from the clouds, but it could be expected when he stood at a little over seven feet, and the redhead was in the tiny hospital bed. miss buggelsworth jumped onto the bed, the feline making herself comfortable at the former teaching assistant’s feet. “ sorry i’m late. you’ll never guess where i was, though. desmond sayre, ” he began in his most snooty tone of voice, “ required my company. and snacks. i’m afraid he ate all of the oreos i bought you. but, i have a bunch of other goodies, so we’re good. ” jay unzipped his ministry grade bag that he’d transfigured to look more like a muggle backpack, unzipping it. he began the process of pulling out all of the muggle board games and sweets he’d packed. “ which one do you want to play first ? ”

“anytime, you’re welcome. i’d say that’s the most warm welcome anyone has gotten so far.” jinx half- jokes as laughter falls from her lips. while not many were so lucky as to get a hug from the vibrant haired redhead without protest-- jay was one of them, and she had gladly accepted it. shortly after, she reaches as far as she’s able to greet the feline as well. which admittedly wasn’t that far, but it was the thought that counted. and as much she wanted to, it was one of the times where she couldn’t or she definitely would have. “and a hello to you too.” comes her warm voice towards miss buggelsworth, not wanting to not include the cat. and upon spotting the cat at first glance her smile had indeed widened. as her attention and her hues turn back to her friend. “it’s no problem. it’s not like i wasn’t going to still be y’know.. here.” waving it away, with a wave of her hand in dismissal at the mere thought. it clear that she didn’t mind. “i know that probably wasn’t great. but hey! good on you doing a good deed. because that’s definitely considered one.” she pointed out, and she supposed she hadn’t minded waiting. especially if a good deed was being done. “it’s alright i appreciate the thought of you bringing me oreos.. even if they are my favorite, and there isn’t any now. i’ll gladly take any other goodies you’ve got. ..you wouldn’t happen to have any other sweets on you would you?” to be fair, at this point any goodies were good in her book. and she’d probably take anything. in her opinion it made her being stuck here.. not as bad if she had something good to eat. “monopoly, definitely. i also call dibs on the top hat as my piece. or the scottish terrier.”