Greek Lightning

Zacharius Oavatos Gryffindor 7th Year ⚡️

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fairladymarian:

It was almost comical how quickly Zach had moved from sympathetic and caring to angry and aggressive. If she’d been in a better mood, she would have laughed it off and then teased him out of his mood until they could have a norma conversation again. Or he would have forgotten all about whatever had made him mad in the first place. Perks of being friends with someone with such quicksilver moods, she could usually adjust them as necessary. 

But she couldn’t find it in her to manage that right now, so all she did was shake her head. “He’s just a man Zach. A man who can’t love me the way I wish he would, and who I was pathetic enough to hope would change even though he proved over and over again that he couldn’t. So. That’s entirely on me.” That explanation probably wouldn’t satisfy him, but it was the best she had to give at the moment.

Zach couldn’t help himself. Boys were idiots. And he knew that because, well, he was one. All he knew was that if some asshole did anything to hurt his friend they would have a major shit storm coming their way. 

“No,” he said, his voice getting slightly raspier from anger, “you’re wrong. If he made you of all people feel little or pathetic in any way, than he’s not a man. He’s a boy. A boy who will get his head popped off by me if he makes you feel this way again. May come on, I know I might not seem like a knight in shinning armor but you really can trust me. I want to be a good friend. I want to help you. I want to help make this sadness go away and bring the old May back. The one who sometimes laughs at my jokes and is always right and kills on a broomstick.”

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fairladymarian:

May let Zach lead her through the halls, trying to be grateful that there were so few other people awake to see her like this. She didn’t need to add the stories that were sure to circulate about this to her plate. But as they stopped inside the classroom and Zach spoke, May looked away, casually readjusting the jacket on her shoulders. She understood the point he was trying to make. And it was just so - so - Zach. Of course he thought there was a way to force the world into the shape he wanted, that was the way he usually operated. But sometimes confidence and brute force wasn’t enough. And it just left her tired.

“What do you think I’ve been trying to do for the the last year and a half Zach? I got out of the marriage didn’t I? So I was able to finish my last year of school. And I’m trying to get the other Board members to listen to me. I’m trying to win this court case. I’m trying to protect all the servants in my care. But I don’t have control over my uncle or what he’s doing. I don’t have control over the fact that half of the people on the Board are fighting me every step of the way. I don’t have control over how Danny fee-” she stopped. Goddammit, that was exactly what she’d been afraid of. And t his was exactly what she didn’t want. But it was so easy to talk to him, it always had been. And now that the storm of weeping had faded, the only thing she could feel was an empty sort of misery. She didn’t have any energy left. 

Zach tried his best to listen to her. He could feel her pain. He could feel her sorrow. And most of all... he could feel her exhaustion. He didn’t realize exactly how much was going on in her life at the moment and it hurt him. Was he a bad friend for not knowing? He could have tried harder.

The blonde was shaking his head as she talked and was jut about to answer back until she uttered her final words. Immediately his jaw clutched and his body tensed up-- almost as if he snapped back into reality. Before he knew it he was throwing all the other information aside. Zach sat up straight and began to shove his sleeve up his arm, and angry look catching his eye. “Who’s Danny?” He kept pushing up his sleeve and clenched his fist. If someone hurt her they would have another thing coming.

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fairladymarian:

May smiled again at the words, but her heart constricted. In most circumstances, she wasn’t a good liar. But there were some things she was exceptionally good at lying about, and this year had helped her find those limits and stretch them. Wasn’t this just more proof that it wasn’t safe to tell him even a portion of the truth? 

In a way it was…it was nice to be carried like this. It was like something out of a romantic novel, although there wasn’t anything particularly sweet about her good friend hauling her through the woods as she started to shiver. And that just made her think of the previous night, her hopes, the painful way they’d been dashed…she turned her head so he couldn’t see her face, trying to stem the flow of tears. “I don’t think there’s anything you can do. Most of its out of anyone’s control. And the rest is just me being incredibly stupid.”

As much as she tried to hide it, Zacharius could feel May shaking. He couldn’t make out if it was suppressed sobs or shivers but he just assumed it was both. He moved faster and didn’t say another word until they reached the doors of the castle. He placed her down gently and opened the door for her. When they entered, he let her walk in front of him and he placed his hands on her shoulders, sending glares at anyone who looked questionably at them.

Zach led her into an empty classroom, and locked the door behind them to ensure their privacy. He looked at her a moment and frowned. He wasn’t going to sit around and accept her misery. “May you listen to me. Everything you just said a little bit ago is the biggest lie I’ve ever heard. And the worst part is that you can’t see that all. Number one, I can do anything we’ve had this conversation before and don’t try to prove me wrong because you’re usually pretty good at that. Number two, you always have control. It may be extremely puzzling at times, believe me I know, but if you don’t like something you have to at least try to change it.” Zach paused for a moment listening to his own words. He never realized how much of a hypocrite he was. He could give people advice, sure, but he could never accept his own. He shook his head, and fixed the coat laying across May’s shoulders. “And number three, you are one of the smartest people I know. You couldn’t be stupid if you tried. And I should know. I don’t think I could have made it to my seventh year if it wasn’t for you.”

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fairladymarian:

She let out a small watery laugh at his comment, shaking her head a little more firmly and finally able to speak. “If I’m going to lie, I try to make it believable.” Of course, the words were broken up by the occasional hiccup an sob, but it was the closest to normal she could manage. And as he dropped his coat over her, she finally noticed how cold she actually was. 

As he scooped her up, she gasped. “Zach!” After all, she wasn’t a small girl. Oh, maybe she was thin, but she was 5′9, she had stopped being someone small and easily carried a long time ago. It wasn’t like he had used magic to compensate. Immediately she wrapped one arm around his neck to try and distribute the weight a little more evenly. “It’s…complicated. I don’t know where to start.”

He was grateful for the slim laughter. It was only for a fleeting moment but he was glad he could make her smile. His friends were the closest thing he had to family now, and he absolutely couldn’t stand to see them sad. “I’d rather you not. I like bad liars. Makes my job easier,” he half smiled.

As he trudged with great pace through the forest, he couldn’t help but smile lightly at her reaction. He looked at her briefly and raised his eyebrows, “Yes?” But his smiled faded fairly fast and twisted back into seriousness. He listened intently to her few words and didn’t say anything for a few moments. Zach’s main focus was getting her back into the castle and they were almost there. He looked at her again, wrapped up in his arms. He needed to know what made her so miserable. “I’ve got time,” he stated plainly. She was always very proud and strong. But that also lead to stubbornness which wouldn’t help his cause in this situation. “May please, I only want to help.”

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fairladymarian:

As soon as she head Zach’s voice, she jerked her head up even as her heart sank. No. She wasn’t ready for him. Zach was one of the few people she knew and was really close to, both of them bearing the weight of long family lines even if they handled it differently. On the one hand, he might be able to understand part of what was upsetting her as a pureblood. But he was also enough of her friend it would be hard to hide the rest from him. But how could she tell him the truth? How could she not?

But at his obvious concern, she tried to shake her head, to say she was fine, although the harsh sobs still shook her too thin frame. “I’m not - it’s not - “ She couldn’t find a way to finish the sentence. She wasn’t hurt, not physically. And yet she was completely shattered and broken. She couldn’t pretend she was fine, so how could she answer the question in any way that made sense? The lie stuck in her throat, and all she did was shake her head. 

After slightly getting over the shock of seeing his friend so distraught with sadness, it finally clicked in him to asses the situation. He looked her over. It was freezing outside, especially during this time of night, and she didn’t even have a jacket on. 

“Bloody hell,” he stated before taking off his coat and throwing it over her shoulders. “May Marian I swear to Merlin if you even start to tell me that you’re okay I’m going to hit you over the head with your broom. Now come on we’ve got to get you warm.” He offered her a hand to get her stand but changed his mind mid way and scooped her off the ground and into his arms. “We’re getting you back into the castle. Now please, May, what’s going on?”

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fairladymarian:

As soon as May made it back from Danny’s she took one look at the school and all the responsibilities waiting for her - and she ran in the opposite direction. She couldn’t do it. She couldn’t keep things together and pretend to be all right, not right now. Already, she could feel the sobs beginning to catch at her throat, so she raced for the forest. It was the place she had always gone when she needed to cry to herself alone. 

May ran until she couldn’t run anymore, sinking to the ground and curling up against a tree. She didn’t notice the cold or the wet or the fact that she wasn’t well dressed at all for the weather. The only thing she could feel was the empty break of her heart. She was alone. So so desperately lonely and alone. She was so used to this place being private, she never considered that there might be anyone to hear her misery, or that they would care enough to respond. So she didn’t bother to disguise the heartbroken sobs. 

Zach was in a very strange mood to say the least. Though his brother had been bothering the hell out of him, he wasn’t as angry as he usually got. Maybe it was because the bitter cold meant that warm weather would be coming soon, or because his mind had still been concentrated on the weird letters he’d been getting... but for some reason he was fairly happy right now... just very confused...

His confusion caused him to take a trip outside. Naturally, and out of habit, the blonde ended up tracking the outskirts of the forest. He shoved his hands into the pockets of his sports parka as the wind blew coldly by. He closed his eyes for a moment to let the sounds of the rustling tree branches clear his head, but when the stopped, he heard something else, a faint crying. 

Wasting no time, Zach quickly burst into the forest at a cautious run and scanned the terrain. The sobs got louder and louder until he saw her. The familiar waterfall of red head scrunched up on the ground made his heart freeze. “May!” he called to her before sprinting over and kneeling down next to her, “May what happened? What the hell are you doing out here? Are you hurt?”

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iknowtheway:

Moana watched him with wide eyes. He was teasing her right? He had to be. “You’ve…had a cocktail from a coconut shell? Aren’t you like….17 at most?” Unless he wasn’t a student. Oh god what if he was a TA or something and she just completely embarrassed herself. Not to mention almost gave him a concussion with her coconut. “Or you’re older. That’s totally an option too. I’m sure you’ve had tons of drinks legally and are totally an adult.”

Zach looked at her in all seriousness, “You haven’t? Oh you are doing life very wrong my friend,” he chuckled. “I am 18 thank you very much. But you have a point, I mean, as long as you act 18 and can put your money where your mouth is than no one really questions you,” he shrugged with a smile. “Have you really never had a cocktail from a coconut?”

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talkingtochipmunksnita:

“Aw, do you need to go see the healer?” She joked back waiting for him to step aside so she can claim her prize. “I’m sure there are plenty of girls who can have crushes on you to replace my lack of one.” 

“You know I might, I really might,” he joked and moved to trade places with her. “Awhhh, you really think that? Thanks Nita, I can always count on you to compliment me. Now, here’s your lumpy rock,” he grinned.

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followthelogan:

Logan, looking up in mild irritation and evident pity, took a deep breath and let it out slowly. He wasn’t the smartest, and he knew that, but that didn’t mean he had an easy time dealing with this level of goddamn stupidity, especially when he himself was already dealing with something less than pleasant. “You’re all mates, yeah?” came the first rhetorical question of what he felt would be many. “Tha’s enough for me to know how I feel about ya.”

Zach huffed. Clearly he wasn’t getting anywhere with this kid but never let it be said that he didn’t try. He stood up from his chair, “Alright then, if you’re going to act like that then you’re going to have a sour time, mate. If you loosen up and open your mind a little you might actually find yourself having a good time.”

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oh-porcupines:

Bobby did not know what the other boy was saying. Why did it matter how many people knew him? Bobby felt he made quite a lot of friends during his time at Hogwarts and it certainly wasn’t because he went to parties. “Well, I definitely try to be nice to everyone I come across.” Bobby replied and couldn’t help but wonder something. “And I’ve gone two a couple parties, but what about the students who don’t normally attend them? I guess if I threw a party it would be a mellow one so they could go as well.”

Zach chuckled a bit to himself, “There’s no such thing as a mellow party. It’s go big or go home my good man! People will always remember you, and you’ll be known more around the school! It’s good for networking and making friends. As for the more quiet people, invite them too! Convince them to come. The more the merrier afterall! And when they get there, they either loosen up, join the fun, make new friends just like you, and realize what they’re missing, or... you know.... they miss out. Easy peasy.”

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fairladymarian:

May managed to hold onto her composure for a moment before bursting out laughing. “You are never allowed to use polyjuice potion to become me. You’ll be just convincing enough to make everything else you do seem like I’ve just gone completely round the bend.”

Zach laughed with his friend and teasingly flipped his hair like a girl would. “I am just that good aren’t I?” he joked. “Maybe I will one day. That could be a fantastic revenge plot. Of course I’d have to make the potion first... or hire someone to do it. Whatever, point is, don’t mess with me, May, I can be a formidable enemy,” he grinned.

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mersoldsoul:

“Life isn’t about just doing what is exciting in the moment. That works sometimes, but it’s also about learning how to actually be responsible and support yourself.”

Zach’s jaw dropped open before jokingly putting a hand to his heart and acting as if he were hurt. “Heyy, I’m plenty responsible! And I can support myself! I just prefer to do it in a way that’s fun and beneficial to my health,” he smiled. “You should try it sometime,” he winked, trying to push her buttons.

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oxvxtos:

Something about Hogsmeade’s winter nights had always been somewhat calming to Heath. While he hadn’t ever been an especially big fan of the cold, he liked it more now that his nerve endings were all dead. The trouble before had been that he was almost cold blooded, like a lizard, and felt like he needed a heat lamp on him at all times, but since actually becoming cold blooded, curiously enough, he could stand stark naked in snow up to his neck and feel just fine. 

But that just helped him further enjoy the snow, which seemed to muffle the earth, accompanied by a silence that wasn’t quite like anything else. He had always liked the quiet, and to him, it was bliss. Silence made it easier to think and watch and listen, some of his absolute favorite activities.

Speaking of listening, Heath’s ears perked up at the sound of footsteps crunching through the snow. He pushed off the wall of the alley, but remained shrouded by shadows until the person drew closer. Only then did he step forward into the moonlight, pale blonde hair shining, “It’s awfully late out. Shouldn’t you be getting home?”

Zacharius was always big about the holidays. Ever since he was little they always brought about a certain happiness and a certain electricity to the world and to him. They also gave him an excuse to show off his money... but that was besides the point. He was grateful for the friends he’s made at Hogwarts, and buying them presents was something he has always enjoyed. So spending the day buying some gifts and getting some ideas was a happy one indeed.

That was-- until he started walking home.

As Zach was trudging through the snow with a medium-sized box full of presents shoved under his arm, he turned down a side-alley to escape the cold wind. He looked down to fix the box, and when he looked back up, his brother was right in front of him. A scowl immediately consumed his smile, “Oh piss-off, Heath,” he spat and turned right around to start heading back where he came from.  

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fairladymarian:

“Zach. How long have we known each other. Have you ever known me to bend on this issue?”

“Hey, hey, hey, now wait a minute. I can use that same logic right back on you. Ready watch.” Zach adjusted his position to copy May’s and over-dramatically copied her voice. “May. How long have we known each other? Have you ever known me to give up on something?” Zach smirked. He was fully joking but hoped she wouldn’t be offended.

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talkingtochipmunksnita:

Nita couldn’t help but let a sharp laugh out before shaking her head. “Zach, you’re not my type. Sorry to burst that bubble.” She knew he was kidding but she was giving her honest answer. He wasn’t exactly her type. He could be in she was in the mood to explore the flexible part of her sexuality. 

“Thank you.” Nita grinned wide. “I’m glad you conceded for gracefully.” 

“Ouch, Nita. You know you really have a way with words. So soft and gentle,” he joked with a laugh. 

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xx-felicity:

Felicity laughed shaking her head. “We have our whole life to be social. And when we’re done with school we’ll be old enough for everything to legal and it’ll be just that much better. “ Biting her lip she just shrugged softly. Felicity didn’t have much of a social life to complain about anything.” 

Zach stared at her for a moment. “I’m starting to get the feeling you’re not the spontaneous type, are you?”