Even when no one is looking

James Potter, Sibella Parkinson, Ted Tonks, Lucius Malfoy, Kenneth Travers, Pandora Podmore var sc_project=12332313; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_security="d00ee437"; var sc_https=1; var sc_remove_link=1;

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noxnvctis​:

Rita stared at him blankly, wondering if he’d even kissed Lily. He was clearly evading her question by disguising it as aloofness. It was cute the first time, but it was starting to get on her nerves. “I almost feel sorry for the girl, knowing you’d probably combust if you saw her naked. Not that I’d blame you, she’s not exactly a sight for sore eyes.” 

Ted felt his cheeks heat up, biting both lips into a hard line as he physically tried to shake the image away that she had managed to put in his head. He was incredibly thankful for his hat in this moment; he could feel the roots of his hair change color for a moment. “You’re confusing me,” he admitted, looking down at her shoes. “You w-want to make her jealous? Why? You flat out t-told me you helped people for a ‘pretty price,’ and... you’re really confusing...”

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puervitiosus​:

Evan shrugged. “You’re the only one who looks like a weirdo sat in the corner smirking to yourself. But by all means, continue.” He raised his drink in mock salute to the other boy. If Lucius wanted to act like a nutter, he was more than welcome to. 

“Dunno man, maybe I just really like to spoil people’s evenings?” He chuckled. “Or maybe I came over here so that you didn’t look like a total loner.” In reality it was the former rather than the latter, but that was neither here nor there.

“You sure are a charmer, Rosier,” he said sarcastically before rolling his eyes. “I appreciate your supposed generosity, but it’s truly unnecessary. I’m perfectly content ‘sitting in a corner smirking to myself.’“ He honestly hadn’t thought he had been smirking, but then again, that was one of his most natural expressions, so it was definitely possible it was subconcious. 

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cxntrasts​:

“If that’s not the truth.” Amycus grinned, followed by a smaller swig of his drink. “Doesn’t have to be just one ‘the asshole.’ Anyone can be the asshole. You’re not that special, mate. You match that group of Puffs in the corner.”

“I literally just said I wasn’t special, why does no one ever listen to me?” Lucius said, rolling his eyes. “I was just standing here, minding my own business, so why did you even bother with me when you clearly are having a better time socializing with others?”

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cxntrasts​:

“Could I borrow them sometime?” It would be a fun insight to Muggle things, what their popular books were like. Andie imagined she’d have a million questions to match, but she knew Ted would help her with them. His compliment made her blush; the genuine sweetness of it was absolutely lovely. “Merlin, Ted, you’re making me blush - Thank you, really.” Then she repeated, “Sherlock,” determined to get it right. “What’s so grand about Sherlock, that you’ve decided to dress up as him? Tell me all about the gent.”   

“Of course! Absolutely! I’ll bring them to class for you!” he said. He couldn’t wait to discuss them with her once she was done. “You’ll love them, I know it. O-Or I hope you will, obviously it’s not guaranteed or anything but... y-yeah, for sure!” He actually blinked, a warmth forming on his own cheeks. “R-Really? Cool,” he said, reaching up to rub the back of his neck. She made him accidentally blush all the time, it was nice to have it be the other way around for a change. “Oh, he’s the world’s greatest detective!” he started explaining. “He uses the power of deduction to figure things out about people and solve crimes! He can tell what your background is just by how you stand or how you did at school depending on how you hold your quill, stuff like that. But he’s also kind of bad with people? Like he can understand them on an intellectual level but not really on an emotional one, so he’s brilliant but socially inept? So... this might seem stupid, but I always sort of saw him as an autistic role model? It’s n-never explicitly stated or anything, but... I like to think he’s just... sort of like me?” He had managed to catch himself rambling and stopped, thank god, before he would just talk instead of letting her respond.

[theoneheart]

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theoneheart​:

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He kept shaking his head before she wrapped her arms around him. It took him a second to respond before reaching upto place his hands on top of her arms. He was so worried he couldn’t really process that Lily Evans was hugging him right now, he just knew he had to convince her that everything was going to be alright.“Mary’s a fighter,” he assured her. Sure, she napped all the time, but she was in Gryffindor for a reason. Her spirit was going to keep her here, he knew it; he had to believe it for his own sanity. “She’s gonna pull through.” She has to.

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noxnvctis​:

James could insult Paris’ hair all he wanted, but there was no denying how soft and perfect his blonde curls were. He was about to stand up for himself and call James out for being the one to fucking bump into him in the first place, but he smiled noticing he’d hit a nerve when he’d mentioned Lily Evans. He knew the boy had been caught one too many times staring at her for it to just be friendship, but he hadn’t known the extent of it until now. “Oh, did I strike a nerve there, Potter?” Binns raised his head from his book, but didn’t look overly concerned with their discussion. “And if you think that mud–” That perked up the Professors ears and he was met with a scowl - “Muggleborn is better than me, you’re sorely mistaken. If I’d known she was such a sore topic for you I would have brought her up sooner.”

James was now regretting even trying to be civil with this prick. Elitists like him couldn’t be reasoned with, not even for a few hours of detention. James bristled as the slur almost left the piece of shit’s lips, but was barely saved by Binns from James just getting up and decking him in the face. It would’ve been worth another detention, definitely. “Leave. Her. Out of this,” he repeated.

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noxnvctis​:

“Well I’m glad I could brighten it up with my god-awful appearance. I wish I’d at least had time to come up with a better costume than ‘Bruised, miserable-looking Gryffindor.’ Even my sweater is grubby,” She laughed softly, trying to make them both feel a bit more lighthearted. It was adorable, the way his eyes had lit up at the mention of his costume. Mary could tell he loved the character. “Well you look absolutely wonderful pipe or no pipe,” she smiled softly again and gave his hand another squeeze. “I trust you’ve been keeping out of trouble while I’ve been out?”

“You’re up and alive, that makes you the best looking one here,” he assured her, though he wasn’t sure that it came out right. Either way, he just shook his head. “Thanks, um... yeah, been trying to stay out of trouble.” He had definitely been looking around every corner since Mary was announced in the hospital wing, but she didn’t need to know that. “I’m just... the second you feel better, I’m giving you a huge hug, okay?”

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noxnvctis​:

Mary let out a sigh of relief upon the realization that it was James, thankful that the actual headmaster hadn’t just stumbled upon at least thirty students drinking themselves silly. He didn’t even need to say a word for her to know it was him, those glasses of his told her all she needed to know and she smiled sweetly. She’d been meaning to find him, to thank him for what he’d done for her. “What do you mean? We’re best friends, Dumbley-door and I. He even knows my favourite sweets.” She wasn’t lying about that last part - the headmaster had gone out of his way to visit her once she’d woken up, and he’d even brought along her favourite sour snacks.  “I’ve been meaning to find you,” Her voice turned serious and she looked at him with wide, expressive eyes. “To thank you for what you did. You probably saved my life, y’know that? I’m sorry you had to-” she laughed a little, noticing herself starting to ramble. “So thanks. Seriously, James. You’re the best bloody friend I could ever ask for.”

James was going to make some smart-ass remark, but the second her voice turned serious he did too. He sort of shook his head slightly. It was hard to express what he wanted to say. “I’m just glad you’re alright,” he finally said, meeting her eyes. He wished he had been himself for this and not looking like the headmaster, but he guessed he couldn’t help it right now. “I’m always gonna be there for you, Mare, you know that.”

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noxnvctis​:

While sex wasn’t ever high on Paris’ priority list, he did enjoy it. He just hadn’t slept with anyone since he’d been with Andie - he didn’t feel the urge to sleep with someone he didn’t have a connection with, even though he would deny it to his dying breath. He didn’t want to look soft. “You don’t, but it can certainly help put a spring in your step. I take it no one’s caught your eye lately, then?”  He nodded, agreeing. Although he was still curious whether or not Lucius had a part to play in it after all. “Are you sure you don’t know anything about the attack, then?” His smile was sly, hinting that he knew more than he was letting on. He couldn’t exactly reveal he knew about Seb’s involvement, but he’d respect Lucius a lot more if he’d been involved as well. It was a bold move, to say the least.

“Not recently, no,” he smirked. Narcissa on paper was perfect, and yet he had no interest in her that way. His mind drifted to the image of Tobias leaving hand in hand with some random girl a few minutes ago, but he wasn’t sure why. He simply shook it off and took another sip of his wine before adding “I suppose my standards are just too high, right?” He then looked around to make sure no one was listening in before whispering “If I did, now wouldn’t be the proper time or place to discuss it, now would it?”

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noxnvctis​:

Her screeching was the last straw for Paris, the shrill attracting the attention of many party dwellers and the thought of having to explain why the temporary toddler was screaming because of him was enough to get on his last nerve. “Ugh!” He pulled out his wand swiftly. “Silencio!” It rendered the girl mute and the pain in his head lessened but didn’t leave. “For fucks sake, you ignorant little brat. Are you done screaming like a mandrake?”

Sibella opened her eyes when she couldn’t hear herself anymore. Her face was red and she started yelling for her mummy. When she couldn’t hear her own voice again, she simply cried more, running away to try and find her.

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noxnvctis​:

Rita didn’t need another word from him. With a fistful of his shirt, she led him out the corridor and into a nearby empty classroom - a familiar environment given she’d hooked up in many empty classrooms over the years - and pushed him back up against a desk. “Tell me all the other things you love about fairies, sugar.”

Kenny let out a slight chuckle at her grabbing him and then another as he was pushed back onto the desk. Yup, he definitely was into girls who knew what they wanted. “Well, if all fairies look half as good as you,” he started, slowly running his hand up her outer thigh.  “Then I’d actually give a shit about magical creatures.”

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noxnvctis​:

By the innocent look in Ted’s eyes, Rita knew he hadn’t caught the meaning of her words. She took a step forward and smiled deviously, knowing the minute he’d dead she’d very much enjoy his reaction. “Don’t you want her to think you’re a man who can capture the attention of any girl he wants? Surely you’ve been with one before, darling.”

He blinked a few times, trying to fully process what she was implying. “I-I dated Lily before,” he explained. He knew deep down that that wasn’t what she meant, but he didn’t really want to think about her implying she was going to sleep with him to make Andromeda jealous; that was something Ted would never consider. Besides, why would she even want to?

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puervitiosus​:

Evan was ropable. The part of him that should be frightened this would spread like wildfire had been trampled down by anger. This kind of thing wasn’t a game. If anyone overheard he could lose everything. His family, his friends, his inheritance. There were not a lot of pureblood families who took kindly to finding out their son was gay, his own included. He’d be a pariah. Tonks had no idea what he was risking by bringing this up at a party. Secluded or not.

He stepped forward again and raised his wand to the other boys throat. If anyone looked over they would just see two lads having a chat. Nothing suspicious. “I haven’t done anything to give you that impression. You’re talking out of your arse. I know what your game is: you’re trying to get me to admit to something so you can use it against me. But you picked the wrong person.” Evan growled. By the time Evan had finished with him, Tonks was going to wish he’d never said anything. 

Ted rolled his eyes,pushing the wand away with a casual flick of his hand. This was definitely not the usual Ted Tonks. “I have no impetus or reason to ‘use anything against you,’ don’t flatter yourself,” he explained. “I was simply making an observation. Besides, what’s the point in hurting me and getting yourself in trouble for something no one heard or ever will hear?” He gestured to the chaos around them. “Look at everyone. No one is acting like themselves. My assumption is that everyone has been affected by some sort of potion effect. There are twenty Dumbledores running around for goodness’ sake, so odds are everything will go back to normal in the morning and no one will remember a thing. Or at least I probably won’t.” He then arched an eyebrow at the other boy. “And even if I did, I’m not usually one to do anything to willingly threaten my life, so your secret is safe.”

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How Mack hadn’t been pulled aside yet by a professor for his inappropriate costume, no one quite knew. Maybe he was just excellent at dodging those that did catch his eye. But for now, he was safe. And smug as a mother fuck as he stood there in nothing but tiny gold shorts, the rest of his body covered from top to toe in golden paint.

‘‘I’m a statue.’‘ A wicked smile on his face, a wink dropped at the girl that had approached him about his diabolical daring costume. ‘‘You can look out for an actual statue being erected in the middle of Diagon Alley in a few years time when I am Minister.’‘

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“Oh my goodness,” Pandora sighed, wide eyed and unable to take her eyes off of the older Slytherin. He was just so... shiny. And he really did look like something that belonged in a fountain or on a pedestal. “You look so... pretty,” she couldn’t help but compliment, happy that there was green covering her face, otherwise it might have turned red.

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unicvs​:

Peter pursed his lips and shrugged. “Maybe, just maybe, he thinks the same thing you do?” There wasn’t much more Peter could say without giving anything away and the last thing he wanted to do was make things weird between two of his best friends. They were idiots and they’d definitely be happier together, but Peter had no place to meddle in this. “I think we might need to change the subject now.”

Sibella had plenty of arguments against that one, mainly that no one else had ever asked her out, but she was more than happy to drop the subject. “I was just making a passing comment, didn’t mean to drop the mood, sorry,” she said with an awkward glance to the ground. She reached up and tightened her ponytail before asking “So what’s up with you lately?”

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puervitiosus​:

Even felt all the colour drain from his face. “What the fuck did you just say?” This wasn’t happening. This wasn’t happening. This wasn’t happening. He glanced around furtively to make sure that no one was within earshot. The very last thing he needed was for some nosy twat to overhear and blab about his private life to anyone who would listen. Who the fuck did Tonks think he was? Evan stepped closer to him, a murderous glint in his eye. “I’m not-” He tried to deny it, tried to spit the words out but it’s like they were stuck in his throat. He couldn’t lie. What the hell was happening to him? 

“How did you-” Changing tactics he drew his wand from his pocket menacingly. “Where did you hear that?” 

If Ted was acting anything like himself right now, he would have been rightfully terrified. However, he also would have never thought or said any of the things he just did, so this was obviously not the normal Ted Tonks. “I didn’t hear it, I saw it,” he explained with an eye roll. People could be so stupid, if only they would just open their eyes and observe. “The quickness to anger, the falsified confidence in yourself to compensate for the denial, it’s not an original story. You’re even not wearing a costume to try and draw attention away from you so others don’t notice it as well. It’s elementary, really.” He noticed how the other man looked around around and rolled his eyes again. “No one else is listening. No one else is as observant as I am, you have nothing to fear.” He wasn’t even trying to defend himself out of fear of being hit, just annoyance at the stupidity of all those around him.

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theoneheart​:

Nova had entered the party only a few minutes ago. A party was not really her scene and she preferred staying up in the dorms alone. That was however, until her own booze ran out and she made her way down to fill up her flask. But just as she was leaving after her first sip, something made her come back and sit in a corner - alone as usual.

She looked around at strange people. They were acting even worse than a normal way. When she felt someone sit next to her and talk, she shrugged. “I’m not sure. My guess would be that someone tempered with the drinks.” She looked at her own flask, which looked like it was innocent but Nova knew the contents were from the party’s drinks. Still, she kept drinking as if she knew her drink was safe.

Then she did something very unlikely for her and laughed out loud, watching someone turn into Dumbledore right before her eyes. “This is going to get so much more fun.” Then as if she just remembered her company, she turned to face him. “Since when do you sit with me?”

“That’s a pretty smart guess, from the looks of it,” he chuckled, turning to see another Dumbledore pop out of nowhere. He jumped slightly back, then laughed along with her. She had a great laugh, a contagious one. He then turned to her and smirked with a shrug. “Everyone’s acting out of character, right? If you can’t beat’em, join’em?” It was a weak ass excuse, but did he really need a good one for sitting down next to the only person acting somewhat normal at this chaotic mess of a party? Kenny didn’t think so.