Warm Bright Eyes

Maelie Podmore | Slytherin | Eighth Year | 19 | Herbology Major

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halfdavies‌:

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Andrew hadn’t been big on crowds since his brother’s death, he didn’t want to make small talk or pretend like he wasn’t constantly thinking about what to do if something happened, and where the nearest exit was. If Maelie hadn’t dragged him to Sirius and Mary’s wedding, he’d likely be in his dorm reading. But here he was lurking on the outskirts of the party, leaning against the wall with his eyes scanning the crowd when he noticed a figure nearby. “You’re missing the party by staring at me.” Andrew smirked just slightly and turned to look at them.

Maelie had been in a sour mood since her rendezvous with Clydeane - however, when she’d heard about a wedding, that mood immediately changed. She’d always loved weddings, with the flowers everywhere, the decor, the happiness in the room... she couldn’t help it. So, when Andrew told her that he wasn’t going to go, she was appalled, and managed to convince him to go. “I’m missing the party because you’re moping in the corner, actually.” She teased as she walked towards him, holding out a drink for him to take.

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Siry Wedding

Underneath...

No bra! Because the dress has the open back.

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xgryffincrewe‌:

“Nah, Mae. I don’t get cold easily.” Clydeane was pretty comfortable where she was, both in temperature and in her position on the blanket. One leg crossed towards her, one sticking out lazily in front of her. Wine bottle in hand, she watched as Mae pulled out the sweet treat she packed her. With eyes wider than her stomach, she picked up the container to smell the sweet cinnamon. “Are they both for me?” she teased, eyebrows waggling ridiculously as she did. Reluctantly, she put the sweets back down, holding out the wine bottle to Mae. She was about to make some joke that it was ladies first when Mae commented on their surroundings. “Yeah,” she agreed, her voice calmer than it had been a moment ago. “It was always beautiful here, though… Do you remember that first night we went skinny dipping, babe? The full moon had the water shining like silver.” It had been the second most beautiful thing she’d seen that night.

“You’re lucky, I’m always cold.” Maelie admitted softly. She wasn’t yet, but she’d just gotten there. She knew she would probably get cold at some point... unless Clydeane was going to keep her warm. The femme turned towards the other, showing her the contents of the container, when she saw Clydeane’s reaction. Immediately, she laughed, shaking her head playfully at her. “You might get sick, and that might spoil the night.” She teased, before taking the wine bottle. She started to open it, but kept her gaze on the stars for another moment. Her smile softened and she nodded slowly. She loved how Clydeane spoke of that night... she couldn’t say it better herself. “Of course I remember. I hope I never forget... it was amazing.”

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daisyhooks‌:

“Really? That’s so sweet of you.” Daisy smiled warmly. “I haven’t been home since summer, and a home cooked meal sounds pretty good right about now.”

“Of course.” Maelie told her with a firm nod, and a smile. “Oh, wow. Yes, you should come for dinner one night, I’m sure my family would be fine with it.”

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amycarrow‌:

He looked at the chatty girl with disinterest, rolling his eyes at her proposition. “You’re crazy.” he told her promptly. “I will not sign it. This petition is stupid.” 

Maelie’s smile wavered on her face at his reaction, but she stubbornly kept it on her face. “It doesn’t exist yet, but I wouldn’t call it stupid. I think it would make a lot of people happy.”

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halfdavies‌:

He smiled slightly when he realized it was Maelie, his head tilting to one side. “Well, I’m trying, but I don’t think she wants my company all that much?” Andrew looked to the lake, his eyes squinting against the glare of the setting sun. “Maybe you’d have better luck with the squid.”

Maelie let out a bit of a laugh as she looked out the lake, shrugging. “I’ve always wondered how a squid could live in the lake, anyway. It doesn’t seem like it would be big enough... do you think there’s some portal where it can go to the ocean and come back sometimes?” She proposed, glancing over at him again. “Oh, I wouldn’t count on that. My luck this week hasn’t been great.”

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halfdavies‌:

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Andrew hadn’t been much of people person recently, choosing to spend his time down by the Black Lake, distracting himself with a book or some homework. This time, he chose his camera–a muggle one his parents had gotten for him years ago–and was photographing whatever he found interesting. He was looking through the lens, turning around to find a good subject for a photo when someone walked into frame. “Huh,” he said, looking up from his camera. “I figured everyone would be up in the Great Hall for dinner.”

Maelie was glad to be back at Hogwarts after some time at home. She loved being at home, but there was just something about the Hogwarts grounds that she’d always loved, and being down by the lake was one of her favourite places. So, when she wandered down the hill and found that one of her friends was already down there, she couldn’t help but smile at him. “I’m not very hungry.” She admitted, absent-mindedly kicking a rock into the lake. “What are you doing down here? Trying to catch a picture of the squid?”

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katrina-travers‌:

“It’s all about that perfect balance. You know, where you feel stuffed, but a bite away from getting sick.” She corrected the other with a shrug.

“Ah, yeah - I don’t think I have that much restraint. I eat too quickly to toe that line.”

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katrina-travers‌:

“So what?” Kat narrowed her eyes at the other, suspiciously, despite joking all along. “Do you think I wouldn’t be able to eat all of this? Or that I look weak enough not to manage it?”

Maelie chuckled at her words, before shrugging. “I’m not saying that, I’m just surprised. It would make me feel sick.”

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xgryffincrewe‌:

Clydeane knew she’d wanted to see Mae at some point during the break. Despite their rather messy connection, and despite how Deanie’s feelings for Mae always teetered into areas they shouldn’t, she knew she couldn’t handle not seeing the youngest Podmore for the rest of the month. So the idea had come to her easily enough–get Mae in an easy to remember spot, offer to bring the wine, and sneak some cheap vodka in a special flask she kept on her. She’d apparated there early, only her jean jacket keeping her warm from the elements, and set up the blanket she’d brought for them. Mae didn’t deserve to sit on cold grass. And she waited… and waited… Until she heard a decently loud pop, and the girl she’d been waiting for was there. “Hey, babe.” She smiled, patting the spot next to her with her free hand and holding up the wine bottle in the other. “It’s that sweet shit you like. Hope you don’t mind, but I didn’t pack glasses, so we’re gonna have to drink from the bottle.”

Maelie shook her head slightly when she saw Clydeane, seeing just the denim jacket wrapped around her. “Are you not freezing?” She asked first, moving closer and to the blanket before obediently sitting down next to her. “The bottle is perfectly fine.” Once she was seated and comfortable, she reached for her tote bag, pulling out a small container - and, once she’d opened the lid, she revealed two homemade cinnamon buns. “We’ve got lots of sweet shit tonight.” She teased softly, smoothing down her skirt as she crossed her legs. “You were right, though.” Her voice had changed slightly, as she turned her gaze up to the sky. “It’s a beautiful night.”

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@xgryffincrewe​

Maelie was more than happy to receive the note from Clydeane telling her to meet her at “their spot.” The two of them hadn’t met there in a long time, at least not at night. Although she knew her family wouldn’t like her going out to the woods that late at night, she knew of ways to keep them from even finding out. Besides, she could disapparate now - it wasn’t like she’d have to sneak out the window and walk there like when she was in her sixth year. She and Clydeane would both have their wands, everything would be fine. By the time she’d finished pulling her hair into a messy bun, packing a small bag of goodies, and grabbing a blanket for them to sit on, it was already a minute or two later than Clydeane had suggested they meet. “Oh, gosh...” She muttered and quickly pulled her shoes onto her feet, before disapparating to the clearing by the lake. She blinked out at the view, before turning around, spotting the real view right in front of her. “Hi.” She said softly, a small smile perking up the corners of her lips.

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thebestprewett‌:

“Everyone judges people, Mae, don’t bullshit me,” He mused, rolling his eyes. As the other insisted Stu was a bad liar, he simply laughed, shaking his head. “Yeah, sure.” He followed her lead, clambering to his feet before taking the bottle - taking a swig. “Eh, I’ve seen worse,” He countered, before grimacing as she picked up on what he was saying. “Alright, fine, yeah they’re a Slytherin. That’s all you’re getting.”

“Okay but I judge people less. Or maybe I just judge them nicer, I’m not sure.” Maelie said quickly, still just trying to convince him to tell her who it was. She practically started jumping up and down when he agreed that it was a Slytherin, and immediately she began combing through who it could be... but really, it could be nearly anyone within the house, so that wasn’t particularly helping. “Cm’on, Gid, I won’t tell!”

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milopodmore‌:

“Me, being known for being rude? I think you got the wrong Podmore,” He teased back with a grin, “I mean, yeah you’re right. I don’t always call him out on his shit though. Only like, a good fifty percent.”

Maelie’s jaw dropped at his words. “Are you calling me rude, Sir? I am offended. I am shocked, dismayed, flabbergasted!” She exclaimed, before immediately calming down to nod a little bit. “Yeah, I’m about the same. Which probably means he almost always gets called out.”

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vivianvane‌:

“Right? Cupcakes are just so much better. I also think they can look far more aesthetically pleasing that one giant cake.”

“They do look better! And they’re easier to eat, and to hand out. Especially in big groups like at a party.”

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shecrow‌:

“True, almost forgot about those.” Allison nodded her head at the other’s argument. “Well dogs are more sociable and dependent than cats, so I don’t think they’d fancy being alone for too long. Then again, it would be nice to have your pet sitting through the classes with you.”

“I don’t think many people have them.” Maelie admitted with a shrug. Rats were truly a dangerous animal to have, when cats were allowed to roam around the castle. “I suppose that’s true... I don’t know. I just miss my puppies.” She said with a sigh. “Sometimes Blue does that, she’ll just sit under the bench. The professors hardly even notice.”

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conxstellaxtions‌:

“It’s wonder I’m not wearing a green tie.” Stella joked back, bringing her cup to her lips at the same time as Mae did and with a practiced swing drank almost all of its contents. “Merlin’s beard, this is good stuff.”

“A true Hogwarts mystery.” Maelie teased, downing most of what was in her cup before looking up at the other again. “I know! I don’t know what all is in it, but someone made a great punch this time.”