this is my fight song

My name's Portia Jones. If you don't know me, you should be tuning into the WWN! As a former student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy - Gryffindor house - and also the castle's previous Quidditch announcer, being an on-air personality has become my main passion and calling card. After interning at the WWN for some time, I've now picked up the magical creatures hour on the radio while also spending my leisure moments helping run Hogwarts' own radio station. From here, I'm positive my career will only continue to foster and grow and I can't be more happy with where I am.

[portiaontheair]

who has a cute arse?

I’m not sure you’re asking the right person this question. I don’t dedicate my time to looking at the behinds of other people.

[aurorjspotter]

I don’t know. In my head it makes sense; I just mean, that… if we’re not together, maybe she won’t get hurt. Because I’m an Auror. Because I’m a Potter. I don’t know. 

[portiaontheair]

I think, regardless, there’s a chance all of us could get hurt some way or another. And I can’t disagree and say your family and the people you’re closest to haven’t been the more specific targets, but I just know that if what’s coming really is as dire as it sounds, I’d want to spend all the time I could with the people I love and make the most of that time.

[aurorjspotter]

Maybe that was a poor way of putting that. I just mean that… I wish it was easier to push the feelings aside. Because on one hand… I want her to be happy. I want her to be safe. So I think if I could just shove it all down, pretend it’s not there, maybe she has a chance to be. 

[portiaontheair]

...I’m still not sure I understand. You have these feelings and you think they’ll somehow stop her from being happy and safe? How so?

[becclawtheraven]

Neither have I! I just figured it couldn’t hurt to ask around and double-check since I tend to be out of the loop on these kinds of things. For all I know, though, daddy could just be concerned that I’m going to be eaten by a dragon thanks to my aversion to animals.

[portiaontheair]

Well, if I happen to hear anything that could be concerning around the WWN, I’ll be sure to let you know. Nothing yet, but I suppose it’s possible your father knows something he’s not telling you. Does he tend to excessively worry about you?

[aurorjspotter]

I know. And that’s not the problem. I know how I feel for her, and how she feels for me. I just don’t know how to stop feeling how I do. 

[portiaontheair]

What do you mean? What exactly do you want to stop yourself from feeling?

[becclawtheraven]

So the oddest thing happened today. I finally got a letter back from daddy about how excited I was to be going to Durmstrang for the Frog Choir competition (even though I’d still rather go to Beauxbatons, but there are two more years!), but his response was…less than enthusiastic? He didn’t really say much but he seemed very wary of the fact that we’re going to be traveling there, and I just wondered if anyone had heard anything that might explain why he seemed so off.

[portiaontheair]

What? I could be out of the loop, but I haven’t heard anything specifically about Durmstrang or why anybody should be wary of traveling.

[aurorjspotter]

Right.

[portiaontheair]

If it makes you feel any better, I also highly doubt your lingering feelings are one-sided - at all.

[ashcresthq]

If you ever do, make sure to catch it on camera so you can remember it forever. Oh! And if not, you can just mention a movie where the dog dies at the end and see if that triggers anything worth experiencing.

[portiaontheair]

Thank you, Fran! That’s very useful information that I’ll definitely try and put to use when I see him soon-ish. Granted, I think most people get at least a little bit sad at those movies.

[daltonpr-lopez]

Stupid Time for It

[daltonpr-lopez]

Well, I mean– it’s kinda too bad, because I could’ve pretended to be Sherlock Holmes if I’d followed his example, but too little too late, eh?  Nah– I mean, I went through a pretty messy patch Second Year when I was lighting up like a bloody chimney, but I’ve tapered off pretty well since then.  Now it’s just a puff here and there, or when things get really hairy, like around end of term.  It’s kinda like what everyone’s been saying, about finding something else to focus on, you know?

Seriously Portia?  I think that’s why Charms and Transfiguration are my favorite subject– the antics you can get into without creating too much trouble.  Hey, I’m a damn good Swiftie, I’ll have you know.  Got a whole chorus line of chairs in the kitchen that help me “Shake it Off”, right?

[portiaontheair]

Afraid so, you’ll just have to live with that missed opportunity. Well, I’m glad to hear that. And you’re right, that really is what you have to do. As I’ve said, my source for that is my work and, honestly, I could probably be doing something much better that’s not still work, but it’s what I’ve got.

Don’t sound so surprised! You’ve always known I’m very work and career focused. I don’t exactly think of Taylor Swift music as a relaxation method all that much. You should record yourself ‘shaking it off’ sometime soon. I’m sure that’d be a classic and very amusing home video for the future.

[aurorjspotter]

I think you’re reading too far into things. 

[portiaontheair]

Am I? Because I was in a three-year relationship and I think I got pretty accustomed to seeing the face of a guy who’s head over heels for someone.

[aurorjspotter]

I’m not trying to fool you, Portia. –I don’t know what you’re talking about. …Who’s everyone?

[portiaontheair]

Sure you aren’t. Everyone means everyone. It’s not that hard to see. And, personally, I’ve seen how your face looks around Fran enough times to know for myself.

[ashcresthq]

Exactly! What can you do, some people are just super touchy. I wouldn’t put it past him but one day you’ll be able to and it’ll be worth the wait!

[portiaontheair]

Well, I’m eagerly awaiting that day.

[aurorjspotter]

Take my word for it, really.

[portiaontheair]

Oh, please. You can’t fool me that easily. Especially since I’m fairly sure everyone knows you still carry a torch for Fran.

[daltonpr-lopez]

Stupid Time for It

[daltonpr-lopez]

Nah– picked it up from some older Snakes around this time back in my First Year right after my parents split.  But I suppose it ends up being an easy way to overlook sucking on poison if you’re dad’s been doing it all your life and is just fine.  Me too– although I don’t spend a helluva lot of time at her flat anyways, so getting locked out a lot would imply I have a much bigger problem than I do, eh?  It’s usually more of a recreational thing– you know, on a pub crawl or something.  Just crops up during exams that I feel like my head’s gonna explode if I don’t have a coffin nail on me is all. 

Kind word for him.  Not a bad choice– I like to do the same, although my work right now is quite a bit different.  But I think there’s something relaxing to be had when you put on a little show by your furniture to some Taylor Swift, you know?

[portiaontheair]

Oh, I see. And, yeah, I suppose I could see why your dad doing it might imply that it’s fine for you too, as well. So, you don’t do it all the time? That’s at least a little comforting then. I’m glad that it’s not something you do constantly.

I... can’t say I’ve ever actually done that. But maybe I should, it sounds fun and like it probably helps with the stress, too. And the thought of you standing atop a coach belting out Taylor Swift is definitely very amusing, too.

[aurorjspotter]

Nope, you’re quite mistake, Miss Jones. 

[portiaontheair]

No, sorry. Pretty sure I’m right.

[ashcresthq]

You’re welcome! He’ll get over eventually and it’s not my fault if it was actually that. I was only stating random thoughts.

[portiaontheair]

Of course not. It’s just some silly little game on a website, anyway. But I bet he’s pouting over it like a baby right now and I wish I could see that.

[ashcresthq]

Who do you think are the most attractive people in the castle?

That’s a lot of people to go through though! How am I supposed to be able to just give you a small list?! That’s unfair! I really want to just say everyone but that’d be too easy.

ACTUAL STUDENTS; [7th yrs] Vlad or Jeremy quite honestly. I can’t tell you a girl ‘cause all the girls are drop dead flawless. [6th years] maybe Chloe or Lily. Possibly Henry?? I don’t even talk to many of them so woops! [5th years] Obviously my fave ray of sunshine Amelia takes top choice but Becca is also super gorg. And for guys; probably Tim? Sure! Why not.

ALUMNI; Portia and Alice! And possibly Flora but I think that’s mostly ‘cause she provides ice cream? Which sounds super mean but it’s not meant to be, I promise! Lastly! Caleb and Duncan aren’t bad to look at so yeah!

[aurorjspotter]

Who said I’m jealous? I’m not jealous. This is me. Not being jealous over here.

[portiaontheair]

Except you most definitely are.