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@lydiachang

✮ LYDIA JIA CHANG✮ Just another Hogwarts Alum (Ravenclaw, 2024) and ex-Quidditch Captain who's now the proud reserve Seeker for the Falmouth Falcons. Currently living in Hogsmeade with my new family, and following my dreams one Golden Snitch at a time.

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Maybe this is insensitive..

I’m mostly just mad I let them sneak up on me like that. I’m supposed to be a good Quidditch fan and I had no idea there were any kind of record-setting players in the New Zealand/Australia league, and then suddenly they’re coming out of nowhere and sweeping the tournament? Maybe having to go play over there after I graduate wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world… I hear there are lots of dragons for Hugo in that area.

I doubt anyone could blame you for being somewhat, well, distracted. Everyone’s a little out of sorts with all the goings on; it doesn’t detract from your authority as a Quidditch expert in any way, especially since I doubt you’ll let yourself make that same mistake twice. You’d go all the way to Australia? Really? Sure, they have dragons and Quidditch, but not much else.

rowanpan-deactivated20181107

As trivial as this is

I have figured out my Halloween costume and I’m very sad that I cannot share it with people. Masquerade balls really suck that way. Although, who even knows if we’ll make it to Halloween at this rate.

If something makes you happy, I doubt anyone could call it trivial. Especially in these trying times, anything that brings some joy is worth it. I wish you could tell us your costume as well but who wants to ruin the surprise?

Maybe this is insensitive..

But I still can’t get over the fact that New Zealand won last week at the World Cup. Seriously. New Zealand. Land of hobbits and not much else? I thought it was just reject Australia but apparently they’re capable of winning a World Cup, who’d have ever thunk.

Way to focus on what matters, Gracie.

In all seriousness, I never expected that win from them either, but their team had been doing substantially better? I’m willing to bet they hired a new coach or something under wraps because, especially reevaluating stats in hindsight, they’ve been slowly but steadily creeping up in notability.

becclawtheraven

I went into Muggle London...

…to get a few things ready for Olly’s birthday surprise, and I have to say, Big Ben being gone didn’t really seem real until I saw it with my own eyes like this. It’s like there’s a hole in the heart of the city! I’ll never be able to watch Peter Pan the same way again. Fortunately, everything else seems to have reopened and gone back to normal around the area, though; Muggles are so much more resilient than people give them credit for.

I can scarcely believe it, and it’s already been like a week. I suppose that, without magic to automatically fix such big messes like this, Muggles have had to become accustomed to repairs taking time. I’m not saying magic has made us weak, but perhaps patience is its own kind of magic...and of course it’s just easier to rant about their resilience instead of just discussing how horrible what happened is, isn’t it?

FMK: Rose, Lydia, Gracie

Oh crap! And my marriage was going so well– although if I don’t get a a reciprocation, I’m technically still married to @thebadgerdom, so cross your fingers, eh Angel Heart?

Anyways:

Fuck @seekinglydia– because who wouldn’t shag a pro Quidditch player?

Marry @alionwiththorns – because if I can’t be married to my wife, I’ll take a Wotter.that’s just as brilliant, though with a different fire to her.

Kill– well, I don’t wanna actually kill @graciesgotwood, because then who would I have all this back and forth with? Can I just physically incapacitate her so she just has to sit around and talk to people forever? I feel like that’d probably be worse than death for Wood.

2/20

Not just his you know– but I suppose once you’ve brought down the best mate, the other tragedies endured aren’t as impressive, eh? So it’s agreed then– no killing the Almighty Lydocaine.

Good point– not sure how many Animagus types worry about it in general, to be honest. But it seems like a fair consideration. Eh– Mum refused to let me have anything the school recommended, and Dad didn’t figure I was really responsible enough, so I suppose it was for the best. But yeah– I bet I could find a pal sometime soon, I think. 7th year? Cat’s not that old then, is it? Whatdya have before him? I personally vote Big Dog– Mastiffs and German Shepherds and the like. Good, solid animals, you know? But I don’t know– maybe Li’s more the Chow Chow type? How hard’s your puss to get along with?

I’d be sad for everyone who’s life was worse because I disappeared, but there is something particularly special about the best friend’s sadness, isn’t there? I’m glad to be proclaimed alive for a good while longer.

Now that your mum and dad don’t live with you, though, if you find yourself responsible enough, then I dare say you’ll have earned it. And no, Rajah is quite new; I didn’t want a pet before at all, but 7th year felt like a good time to have added company. Rajah’s my first pet but definitely won’t be my last. I know Liam’s more fond of the big dogs, so here’s hoping we find an easy-going one who won’t get on Rajah’s nerves; he’s a calm cat but he likes being the most adored in the room.

Yeah, girls have that advantage since we have good hair. Can you imagine Malfoy trying to do a hair flip when his was gross and long for a couple of weeks a while back? Ew. Yeah, I kind of go with whatever he’s doing, since he’s usually who I’m hanging out with at those kinds of things. Thank Merlin I haven’t lost him to some boring date yet.

I really don’t want to imagine Malfoy flipping his hair, no thank you, though I’m sure Lucy would still find it fetching, so maybe there really is someone for everyone. Anyone would be boring compared to you, so I think you’ve got a good handle on Hugo for the foreseeable future, at least.

becclawtheraven

Paris has been amazing!

becclawtheraven

I’d say we’re knowledgeable enough for two to be a reasonable sample size in this case, for sure! It’s the twenty-first century, I’m sure you could make a name for yourselves without scare tactics if you really tried! Although I know better than to try and force athletes to do anything, Gracie has made me think you’re a somewhat intimidating bunch.

It’s less about the time period and more about a brand, I think. Every team is known for their “thing”, their thing that makes them different than the others and that the audiences identify with. Those who prefer a tougher, more physical match root for us. Hopefully, they can extend their brand eventually, but I think it’ll happen at its own pace. We’re not intimidating, not really; bookworms can be just as intimidating sometimes. Gracie is just a good example of someone who’s not afraid to be extreme.

lunaxanya-deactivated20200217

Thank you very much! I start training next week. And what about you? I’m sure you’re already doing wonderfully post-graduation.

That’s so exciting - I bet your training will be everything you dreamed of. Me? Oh, I’ve just been busy with moving into the new place and jumping into Quidditch practice. It’s more or less the dream, so I can’t really complain.

raven-dittanypierce

Really? Well, I’m glad you went with your intuition then. And that it’s wonderful you’re fitting in so well: I admit, I’m much more interested in viewing a Falcon match simply to see this “persona” and how she differs from the witch I became acquainted with in school. Well said: I for one look forward to seeing what you accomplish in the future. It doesn’t? Your marks seemed immaculate in school, and I don’t recall you ever causing trouble: what could you possibly have done to disappoint them so much as to cause such a rift?

I imagine Falcon’s Lydia won’t be too different off the field, with friends; I hope she’s not, anyway, because she’s much more aggressive as a player than I’ve been accustomed to. I look forward to hearing about your future successes as well. My marks were always well enough, and I wasn’t a trouble-maker, no. It was... something that’s still a bit of a secret, honestly. It was something that definitely made them not proud of my choices, though. I doubt it’s something someone as responsible as you would ever do, if that’s consolation.

I think I can find a way to make time to go looking; it’ll be nice to finally be able to cancel my future dognapping plans for good. Do you have the entire weekend off? I just realized with getting thrown into moving and your practices starting we’re incredibly overdue for a real date.

I have Sunday off - they like to practice most Saturdays, unfortunately, but at least that’s half a free weekend for the foreseeable future. You’re actually right. It’s kind of funny, that we’re married and living together and still want to make time for dating. I vote we go for something completely easy and cliche, like a good dinner?

FMK: Rose, Lydia, Gracie

Oh crap! And my marriage was going so well– although if I don’t get a a reciprocation, I’m technically still married to @thebadgerdom, so cross your fingers, eh Angel Heart?

Anyways:

Fuck @seekinglydia– because who wouldn’t shag a pro Quidditch player?

Marry @alionwiththorns – because if I can’t be married to my wife, I’ll take a Wotter.that’s just as brilliant, though with a different fire to her.

Kill– well, I don’t wanna actually kill @graciesgotwood, because then who would I have all this back and forth with? Can I just physically incapacitate her so she just has to sit around and talk to people forever? I feel like that’d probably be worse than death for Wood.

2/20

See? I can be decent. Especially since I’m working over Liambic to let me mess around with your upgrades. Killing off his flatmate and bestie probably wouldn’t be a great recommendation.

What? You’re getting a dog? It seems like everyone’s getting a pet this summer, and I’m just chilling in an empty space. I mean, I kinda don’t wanna get a pet myself, because what if my Animagus ends up scaring the pants offa him? I’d feel bad. But still– I wish my folks had at least let me have one while I was in school. What kind are you looking at?

I never doubted it for a moment. Killing me off would severely detract from the quality of his life, I would not recommend it at all.

That’s something that people that aren’t Animagus’s needn’t worry about, I suppose. I’m sorry you didn’t get to have one whilst in school, but maybe someday it’ll suit your lifestyle better. In terms of pets, Liam went with me to get Rajah, my cat, while in my 7th year, so it’s only fair that now that we’re out of school and with a larger, more stable living situation, he get the dog he’s so oft thought of. We haven’t decided on which kind yet - we’re still figuring out a day we’re both free to go - but my only criteria is that the pup has to get along with Rajah.

raven-dittanypierce

I can certainly understand the importance of public relations: after all, a successful investment is one that draws sales, because of or despite their proficiency. And the Falcons certainly seem to do just that. That certainly wouldn’t hurt I imagine, and you’d make for an excellent venture then, for such a strategy. Have you begun working with your teammates already then? I hope you took into account your chemistry with the team as well as your prospects as a Seeker, simply because you’ll be spending so much time with them so far away. Excellent: I know Gracie intends to remain involved in the sport long after her requirement; however being capable of transitioning to a white collar position isn’t anything to scoff at, and with your mind I feel that you could manage quite a few. I don’t believe that. I mean, you’re blood– a Chang. Especially if this was solely a response to your career…well, it’s not as though you’ll have no opportunities after this. Many professional athletes have gone on to work in high profile Ministry positions, as well as other prestigious professions. Whether it was something you wanted or not, surely they can see that you’re not blotting their efforts simply by taking a little more time for yourself? I can respect your consideration to simply cut your losses; however I cannot myself imagine doing so.

The Falcons were one of two options, actually - the Tutshill Tornadoes also asked me to go to practice with them and feel it out before trying out, but ultimately I found the chemistry better with the Falcons, and also I appreciated their strategy more to the point where it became an easy choice. I’ve had some more time to fly with them since practice started and I’m happy to say that I feel very comfortable there already, despite their somewhat aggressive demeanor that’s actually quite an easy Quidditch-persona to slip into while needed. Opportunities abound so long as the mind is open and ready for them, I agree; I’m not discounting anything quite yet. In the spirit of honesty and clarity of the story, their decision to be disappointed in me doesn't solely come from the career aspect of my life. That certainly plays a part in it - not following their plans which I’d told them were our plans had to sting - but in truth I did something much more permanent in terms of changing their plans for me, something I refused to take back, and that caused a significant enough rift that I can’t see things getting better there for quite a long time, if at all.

becclawtheraven

Paris has been amazing!

becclawtheraven

The first cities I think of are always Madrid, Paris, Rome, Athens, Berlin… I don’t know if that’s a normal list but those are the most memorable for me, and other cities follow suit. Oh! And Amsterdam, how could I forget Amsterdam? And obviously London, and Dublin, but those are here and hardly count. That’s so violent! Can’t you start changing the team’s image to something a little friendlier?

Paris, Rome, London, Amsterdam, and Athens are the first five to come to my mind, so that seems to match up - I’m sure it’s possible to look up which cities in Europe are the most “popular” to be absolutely sure, but this seems like good evidence on a small scale. It is violent, but I doubt I can single-handedly change their image when it’s been their image for so long, especially since during Quidditch, I can understand not being too friendly. I’m not at head-crushing levels myself or anything, but competition is important.

Yeah, it’s mostly just him jumping around and waving his arms and hoping for the best, but you’re right, it’s definitely fun. Do you have a dancing style? I didn’t get to look out for it since you bailed on the Valentine’s Ball. It’s like a punching bag but better. Better find yourself a retirement plan that’s less boring, then. You’re welcome to steal my ideas if you want them.

A dancing style? I would classify myself as “non-embarrassing but not spectacular” when it comes to dancing - basic small steps and a lot of hair flips, mainly, because doing much else feels ridiculous, at least to me. What about you? I imagine you as a jumper-arm-waver just like Hugo. I’ll consider it.

lunaxanya-deactivated20200217

After what seems like an unending wait, I’ve finally heard back from the Ministry – I’ve been offered a training position as an Auror. If I pass all the tests and whatnot, and I hope I will, I’ll be the next Auror in the Potter-Weasley family.

Congratulations, Rose! I’m not at all surprised that someone with your aplomb and fiery disposition will be able to be the next Wotter Auror. You’ll do wonderfully, I’m sure! When do you start?

tango-de-roxanne

Netflix is glorious for days off. I’m watching this anime called Ouran High School Host Club and it was like ahead of the game. Haruhi didn’t care for gender stereotypes at all. She shut that all down all the time. I am not ashamed to say I have been binge watching it. If anyone has suggestions, let me know.

I could never get into animes. I tried once, as someone suggested Attack on Titan to be a show of substance, but the art styling and heavy-handed themes didn’t appeal to me. I’m glad that there’s more female-positive work out there, but I can’t pretend the vessel it’s presented in is any sort of appealing. I’m glad you enjoy it, though. To each their own.

@ravenchloe: Singing with a slightly swollen mouth isnt that great. At least I'll be ready for the World Cup! Despite getting my teeth removed.

@seekinglydia: Why in Merlin's Beard would you ever sing with teeth taken out? Take care of yourself, Chloe.

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