Emeric Rastlin

#I ONLY HAVE THIS ONE GIF OMG

You're a cruel, cruel woman, and you always have been.

Actually...I did. It wasn't easy and he wasn't okay but...I found him. And I brought him home. And I came back. For you.

I wonder how much trouble I'd be in if I offered up some fire whiskey.

Don’t give me your angry face. You know I won’t share any with you when you’re this way.

Hi there, lumberjack. Where’ve you been, anyways?

Share with me? Well that's a horse of a different color. Forget glasses, just pass the whole bottle.

I've been out looking for Jason.

I wonder how much trouble I'd be in if I offered up some fire whiskey.

Because honestly, why would I let this good of a bottle not be shared?

A lot of trouble, and with me, because the Gryffindors don't need any help accessing alcohol.

Hey you. Long time no see.

Son, let me tell you something. I’ve been here a while. I’ve seen a lot of Gryffindors in my day. I’ve learned a thing or two about what it means to be a Gryffindor, and I can tell you this: being a Gryffindor doesn’t mean never being afraid, or never showing it. It means...

Hey Potter.

You ever start to think the world is too heavy for your shoulder, you come see me, all right? And remember that you're not alone, not when there are so many people who love you.

Six. And I believe that’s Anglo-Saxon.

Huh. That does sound like a problem…I actually think your father wrote me asking if you were here…think I lost it somewhere in all these papers on my desk. It might take me weeks to find it.

Well, son…what are gonna do?

…Darn shame, sir. You really should get organized in a couple weeks.

Pretend like I’ve got everything together. Apologize to the people I offended. Try to make things right…. What else can I do?

Son, let me tell you something. I've been here a while. I've seen a lot of Gryffindors in my day. I've learned a thing or two about what it means to be a Gryffindor, and I can tell you this: being a Gryffindor doesn't mean never being afraid, or never showing it. It means doing what's right even though it scares the piss out of you.

And you're the most Gryffindorish Gryffindor I've ever taught, James Potter.

No, come on in son. What’s on your mind. -looks up and smiles warmly- other than the fact you owe me about 6 essays on magical creature feeding habits.

Six? Oh fuck it all… Pardon my French, sir.

*plops down in a chair across from him* I messed up everyone’s lives...

#shhh its okay im still here

Six. And I believe that's Anglo-Saxon.

Huh. That does sound like a problem...I actually think your father wrote me asking if you were here...think I lost it somewhere in all these papers on my desk. It might take me weeks to find it.

Well, son...what are gonna do?

Professor Rastlin?

I need a pep talk.

Unless you hate me too, then I’ll be on my way…

No, come on in son. What's on your mind. -looks up and smiles warmly- other than the fact you owe me about 6 essays on magical creature feeding habits.

#mobile sobs

-private- Ric... Please tell me you're around.

He took me to the Ministry and put me in a courtroom. There were more wizards in there but they had on masks. I couldn’t see their faces… Anyways, he tried to make me give information about each student here. And not just… what house they’re in… You know their blood status, where their allegiance laid. It’s sick. I couldn’t say anything, and why would I? I’m not going to hurt any of the students here… But then they treated me as he’s treated the students here… Torture. For a week. No food, barely enough water to keep me awake. Oh God, Ric you should’ve seen me in the Great Hall tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten that much in my life… Then there was fire torture and whips, and Apollonis at night would come in and… [She stops and looks away from him, self-consciously wrapping her arms around herself.] It was terrible. He’s horrible. He’s a horrible, horrible man. I-I… [She looked away and swallowed.] I don’t know if I ever told you this but… We used to date. When I was in my fifth year. He wasn’t like this back then… He wasn’t… Insane. But I guess he still thought… Oh God Ric. It was terrible… I don’t.. [She stops herself unable to form words, tears taking their place.]

...Lottie...Oh, Godric, Lottie...

I'm sorry. I'm so, so, so sorry. Oh, Lottie, I don't...I don't...

Ric... Please tell me you're around.

Promise me you won’t get mad at him.

At least not to his face. Please. I need to know you won’t do anything to him before I tell you… You don’t know half of what he’s capable of.

...I promise.

Ric... Please tell me you're around.

You don’t want to know more than that Ric… You really don’t.

And even… If I did tell you, you’d have to promise not to do anything about it. Alright? I can’t have anything happen to you…

...Tell me. Now.

Ric... Please tell me you're around.

Tibalt? Merlin.

They’re all just kids… They deserve so much better than this… I know how you feel though… I’ve been in a prison all week. And I mean literally. Like with minimal provisions and really disgusting creatures.