dreaming is believing

merinda louise kelly. twenty-three. halfblood. gryffindor alumna. radio host for the wizarding wireless network. ❝ don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars. seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing, it's okay not to be okay. sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart. tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising – just be true to who you are . ❞

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thenoahjacobs​:

“I don’t know, it was a set of like fifty. I might’ve held his hand on the playground if I thought he’d let me use them too.” Noah joked. He chuckled. “See, I know you too well. And I wholeheartedly agree, mostly because I love it when other people tell me about things that they’re passioante about, there’s nothing better than just learning about what makes someone excited and interested.” He smiled. “You’re too kind, you’ll give me an ego problem, the last thing we need is another healer with an over inflated ego. I guess to be on radio you have to be good at sweet talk.” He teased. 

“Oh snap– fifty? He really had it all, didn’t he?” she chuckled, especially at Noah’s joke. “You really do,” Merinda agreed with a nod. “I couldn’t agree more! I love that light behind people’s eyes when they’re ranting on about something that means a lot to them,” she added enthusiastically. “Another healer? Is there a coworker you need to tell me about or something?” Merinda wondered curiously. “Hah, clearly why I got the job. Plus I can talk in circles, so they never run out of content to play on the air.” 

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texts || merinda & bailey

Bailey: i like how you told me it was inappropriate, but like, still agreed to it. what a vibe.

Bailey: same, movies same like a safe space. even if they are horror based.

Bailey: SORRY!

Bailey: i'll throw some salt over my shoulder if it makes you feel better, which one is it again?

Bailey: nope. only you. you're the only special one in my heart

Merinda: it is what it is right? 😂

Merinda: you better

Merinda: and it's the left shoulder!! /obviously!!/

Merinda: 👀

Merinda: i'll let you know when i'm convinced

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ryleefortescue​:

Rylee had to think for a second; could she see herself running the icecream shop.. no she couldn’t. “You mean, stand behind a counter serving up ice cream, then the answers no.” She said 

“Well good thing that you’re not doing that right?” Merinda replied. “Good thing your profession makes you happy.”

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merinda louise kelly

the free spirit

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thenoahjacobs​:

“Yeah, I held Suzie Summerfield’s attention for about 6 seconds after that until Arthur pulled out that gel pen set.” Noah remembered, a fond smile on his face. He grinned in response. “Would you though? I don’t think you could call anyone a nerd, you’re too sweet. It’d be like me being quiet.” He nodded, “Yeah, I think I settled quite well, it was always going to be healing, it was just a matter of finding which department. I almost went into pediatrics but…” He trailed off with a shrug not really wanting to finish his sentence. 

“Damn Arthur and his gel pens,” Merinda tsked in disappointment. “Although it says more about Suzie if you ask me. She was in it for the material things whereas a good sense of humor is evergreen,” she added, tapping her nose knowingly. “I guess you’re not wrong. Besides if I ever do call someone a nerd it’s meant as a sincere compliment because I think being passionate about something to the point of being a nerd about it is something to be celebrated,” she had to admit. “I think you would’ve been great there. But I also just think you’d be great at whatever you set your mind to.”

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ryleefortescue​:

“Well, suppose it’s actually completely part of the trade i guess, being sweaty and disguisting half the time” Rylee joked with a soft innocent laugh passing her lips as a smile formed. 

“Yeah, that makes a lot of sense,” she nodded with another laugh. “Do you think you could ever imagine yourself doing anything else?”

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ryleefortescue​:

Rylee had looked at the girl as she had picked up her sneakers. “Honestly, its not that completely sad. I usually live in Quidditch gear half the time so I understand that fully.” Rylee promised with a soft smile falling over her pale lips. 

At the other woman’s words, Merinda couldn’t help the laughter that escaped her lips. “Oh dear– that sounds like it got pretty sweaty,” she shook her head slightly at the though.

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thenoahjacobs​:

Noah grinned, “I got my first crush to laugh with that joke at age 7 actually, always works.” Noah nodded and felt his smile grow softer as he spoke about his job. “And it’s part of why I like creature-induced injuries, it’s never boring, and there’s always something new on its way through those doors. It’s like you never have to stop learning.” He chuckled, “Yeah, something like that, big egos and a lot of healers really don’t like admitting when they’re wrong.”

“Of course you did. If anyone can charm their ways with puns into somebody’s heart it’d be you. Not everyone can pull it off. Some people’s pun deliveries are totally off,” she chuckled in response. “I’d tease you for being a total nerd if that wasn’t super sweet. It’s important that you love what you do. Not everyone can say that,” Mer smiled. “Although I do think you were kind of born to do what you do. I can’t imagine you pursuing anything else quite frankly.”

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dakotawilkes​:

“Yeah, definitely, just as long as my brother knows I didn’t eat it all by myself,” she said. “He was convinced that I didn’t need all of the candy I bought. Jokes on him now.”

“You know I’d never snitch on you if you did eat it all by yourself, right?” Merinda pointed out with a laugh. “I bet he’s eating his words now,” she chuckled, still taking the time to make a more serious note, “But you know he’s just got your best interests at heart.”

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ryleefortescue​:

Rylee stood their for a second, a brief second before glancing down back at her sneakers. “Oh” was the words that escaped her lips for a moment as she actually took a moment to remember where she got them from. “They were actually a gift.. from a team mate.” Rylee explained with a sheepish shrug, following an awkward laugh. “But if you want i can ask where they tracked them down from for you.”

“No, no it’s okay,” she assured the other. “I’ll live without the exact same pair, I just thought it was worth asking,” Merinda replied with an easygoing smile. “Although now you’ve reminded me I’ve got to refresh my wardrobe. I think at least one or two pairs of shoes I’ve got in my closet, I’ve had since I was a Hogwarts student. That’s a bit sad, huh?” she chuckled.

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ryleefortescue​:

“listen, as much as I would love to stay, chat about the weather” the brunette said as she flung her training bag over her shoulder. “i reaally dont have much to say.”

“I was just going to ask where you got those trainers? They’re pretty cool,” Merinda said, gesturing to the sneakers the brunette was wearing. “But if you’re in a rush someplace then I won’t keep you.”

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aliceofthelongbottoms​:

Alice laughed, “Okay, ok-okay. Let’s go!” She said with more enthusiasm, “Let’s get some c-cake and then d-drinks. Do y-you think they’ll have r-red velvet?”

“I don’t see why they wouldn’t?” she replied, not entirely sure what flavors would be available or not. “If they don’t, which I doubt it and also really hope it’s not the case, do you have a back up preference?”

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dakotawilkes​:

“Okay, I’ll remember that for next time and bring more sodas,” Dakota replied, setting the ones in her hands down to shortly follow Merinda out. “If we want to run to my flat, I just got a whole bunch of candy from Honeydukes. I said I wouldn’t eat it all at once, but I mean, if I’m sharing it, it’s totally reasonable.”

“It’s okay. I wish I had stuff stashed but I’ve been meaning to restock on snacks since last week,” she admitted to the other. “Adding candy to our movie feast doesn’t sound like a bad idea, especially if you’re willing to share it like you said. You sure it’d be okay?”

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thenoahjacobs​:

“Of course it would ahve to start with the classic ‘why is six afraid of seven’ joke. That one killed in primary school.” Noah grinned, “Your right, I should rest, knowing my luck someone would come in with a XXXXX level creature attack and I’d be stuck in surgery for like 12 hours.” He shook his head. “You have no idea how much, I’ve never seen another person get so defensive over sniffles like healers do - they’ll be like ‘it’s allergies’ when they know as well as anyone a spell could easily make them feel better.”

“That joke is a timeless classic and nobody can tell me otherwise,” Merinda laughed, not having thought about that very joke in years until Noah brought it up just then. “That sounds horrifying, but yeah that’s always a possibility and isn’t it kind of in your job description to be prepared for anything and everything that might come through St. Mungo’ halls?” she asked with a quirked brow. “Oh man, really? I guess it has a lot to do with pride and stuff, right?”

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aliceofthelongbottoms​:

“Ma-Maybe I’ll keep it a-as a backup plan,” Alice said, laughing with her, “Mad-Madam Puddifoot’s works. Th-They make the b-best cakes there.”

“Madam Puddifoot’s works? Girl, have a little more enthusiasm in regards to your birthday!” Merinda insisted. “I want to see you actually excited about something.”

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texts || merinda & bailey

Bailey: did many people survive though? i feel like not many people did... Can we do a final destination marathon pretty please.

Bailey: HA! it's not like i've cursed you or something. or maybe i have. guess only time will tell.

Bailey: this is why i love you, so much. you're my favourite and would marry you if you wanted that, all just for bringing me doritos.

Merinda: a final destination marathon during these times feels a little inappropriate, ngl but sure. i'd rather hear about fictional deaths

Merinda: BAILEY

Merinda: you /know/ how paranoid i get

Merinda: i bet you say that to all your teammates who offer to buy you doritos. it'd be foolish of me to think we have something special

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audenwilkes​:

“Bertie Bott’s?” Auden questioned as if he’d misheard the other. “You can’t be serious. Have you not tried a rotten egg flavoured one? Put me off for life,” he chuckled. “Fizzing Whizzbees are delicious but I’m quite happy to stay right here on the ground.” The first time he’d tried them, Auden was not expecting to be levitated so it was a somewhat interesting experience for him. “They’re not my favourites, actually. I just tend to chew on my pens when I’m working and biting into something that’s actually meant to be consumed is far more enjoyable than accidentally getting a face full of ink or feathers.” 

“They’re pretty awful, I’ll admit it. But it makes you appreciate the blueberry and cherry ones all the more, you know? Besides, you can usually figure out which is which by their colors or looking at the flavor charts on the back of the boxes they have now,” she pointed out. “You wouldn’t want to fly? And I mean without a broom. Because I think it’d be pretty cool to. Or maybe I just like the idea of having big ass butterfly wings,” Merinda laughed to herself. “You chew on your pens, do you? Sugar quills make a lot of sense then. I think quills made from other edible materials could be cool too, although I guess that’d be something that would need to be workshopped. Like a chocolate quill for example? Nice idea but that would melt in your hand so quickly.”