the M O N S T E R that you see

xander adrien pucey.slytherin. sixth year. pureblood. proud member of the death eaters.

[alexxa-avenged]

*Alexxa crossed her arms over her chest, suddenly feeling that the distance between them was much smaller than she preferred. But even then, she wouldn’t back down, especially if it meant ruining his satisfaction. She stood as tall as she could and stared him straight in the eyes.* Right. And what makes you think that would ever happen? 

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

Xander enjoyed the cracks in conversation, allowing the pauses and the silence to speak more than he could. Head cocked to the side, he used a few of the empty seconds to stare at her before raising his hand up to allow his fingers to gently toy with a strand of her hair. "Amazing what can happen when you believe in great cause."

[alexxa-avenged]

*Alexxa scowled at him in response. For a moment there, she thought he would be decent enough to humanely talk to. But of course, she assumed wrong. He was still the same bigoted prat that she had known for so many years, just like the rest of his house.* I bet five galleons that as soon as the war picks up again, you’ll high-tail it somewhere safe and out of sight. You may have the skill, Pucey…but that doesn’t make up for your lack of a heart.

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

Xander licked his lips as he stepped closer to her, his eyes to the ground as he wore a devilish smirk. Once the distance grew slim, he raised his head and allowed his eyes to lock with hers, ready to intimidate. "I don't need your money, Fairbourne. Got plenty saved in Gringotts. What I'd rather see is you, on your knees, begging."

[aidrikadrift-blog]

"Always do." Something deep within Aid was telling him to object, but he just shrugged instead. "Let me know how it goes. I’m going to go get a table at the library and do that Charms essay in the meantime. Things ought to be nice and calm there. I’ll think about taking your advice though."

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"Will do," Xander nodded, leaning his head back on the wall and his eyes trained on a group of young Slytherins. Just before he readied for his mate to leave, the boy caught himself, turning his attention back towards the blonde for only a second. "Before you go, Higgs, one last bit of advice. Don't half-arse it."

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

You're kind of an asshole, you know. But you'll get what's coming to you. Your lot always does.

So it’ll end with me in power and a world without those filthy mudbloods? Sounds perfect to me.

[alexxa-avenged]

I survived because people care about me…rather, they care for my father instead. It wasn’t skill or bravery that saved me, it was pure luck. *She sighed, cracking a brief smile in return.* Anyone could be made tough by putting up with you, Xander. And maybe he will. But then again, I wasn’t tormented when I was younger…unlike him.

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"Is that so? What a shame. Thought there might've been more in you." Xanders tsked softly, eyes narrowing slightly on her in focus. "There's certainly still time to catch up. Maybe then you'll actually stand a fighting chance next time. Won't need daddy's fame to save your bony arse."

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

Veritaserum

[luobingmeis]

the boy’s a monster, they say, he’ll take you at night, and make you his, in the darkness, he isn’t much of a monster, but then again, I never truly see his face the boy’s cold blooded, they say, he’ll make you his in a night, then leave you in the morning, but he comes back in the night, smell of rosé and a nice grin, he isn’t so cold blooded now, but he’s gone too quick for me to notice the boy’s not a monster, I discovered, at least not on the outside, he’s blonde curls and grey eyes, red lips and a nice grin, he’s angelic in the dim light, he’s a monster on the inside, actually, but I’m in too deep to stop myself I know the boy’s a monster, a beautiful shell but an ugly core, he’s harsh words and rough touches, sharp teeth and cold eyes, he’s demonic in the dim light, he’s a monster through and through, and perhaps we won’t have an ending like Cupid and Psyche

-“the boy’s a monster”, better known as, Francis Abernathy and his realization that Charles Macaulay is no Cupid (via odysseu)

[aidrikadrift-blog]

An urge to defend Atalia, long ingrained from their relationship, bubbled up, but Aid popped it quickly and let it subside. "Maybe I’ll go for it. Maybe I’ll go outside the house. It’s be a nice palate cleanser to wash away the taste of conniving bitch." Aid crossed his arms. "She thinks she can do whatever the hell she damn well wants. Good luck to anyone who tries to put her in a place. You’re welcome to take a crack at her if you want to try."

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"Just be sure they aren't contaminated first." Xander pursed his lips in thought at the boy's suggestion. While mad, Atalia was still a sight to be seen, and one he'd yet to touch. "I'm not opposed to the idea. You may have failed to get her in line, doesn't mean I will. It'd be a shame for her pretty face to go to waste."

[aidrikadrift-blog]

"Right." Aid nodded, suddenly distracted by a particularly fit classmate. "Merlin’s pants. Shoulda dated them. Or even Bole, though she’s a bit of a nutter. Anything’s better than Atalia."

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"That one's decent," Xander nodded in the direction of the aforementioned girl and her tight rear end. "Low self-esteem so she's willing to be a little more adventurous. But very clingy, always asks if you want to cuddle. As for Atalia, well, I certainly don't blame you for getting heavy-handed. Bitch needed to be put in her place years ago."

[alexxa-avenged]

*Alexxa dropped her gaze down to her hands as the occurrences of last summer flashed through her mind. It had almost been a full semester since she was taken from her family home, but she was still haunted by it during nearly every waking moment. She shook her head.* Nobody in my position could’ve been prepared for that. Being in the middle of a war is one thing, but…being taken-…t-that’s something entirely different.

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"Still, you survived. That's admirable. Not everyone is so... fortunate." Xander looked over at her with a small, yet unsettling smile. "The years have certainly made you tough, whether that's due to putting up with the likes of me or other forces. Perhaps that child will follow in your footsteps. Figuratively of course."

[aidrikadrift-blog]

"A Potter?" Aid pondered the thought for a second. Lily, too young and female. Albus… Aid liked the kid. He didn’t hate the Slytherins, and he had quite the sense of humour to boot. James, on the other hand, was arrogant and hated the whole house of Slytherin. Plus, it wouldn’t be hard to goad him into a fight and leave Aid’s own hands clean of blame. "James would do nicely. Or Fred Weasley. Both of them seem like they’d drop everything for a fight on a second’s notice."

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"Best not to wait for the fight to come to you. Defending yourself, well, that's expected. They only need to see you put him in his place. Something small will do." Xander shrugged lightly, hungry eyes following the path of one of his female housemates. "Even if he just took your seat in Charms."

[aidrikadrift-blog]

"Another victim. Think punching Colin Finnigan in the face would do it, or has it got to be closer to the rumour? I’m going to have to take a hard pass if I’ve got to hit a girl to prove something. Despite what Atalia may say, that’s not really my style."

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"It doesn't have to be a girl, though that would certainly come across quite well. Definitely an intimidation factor there. Colin might be too easy though. A Potter on the other hand... well, that'd definitely make a statement."

[alexxa-avenged]

They’re not dim-witted, you know. They’ve heard the news and they’ve seen the papers. They’re completely aware of what’s going on outside and they understand that once they leave, it’ll be an entirely different world out there. *Alexxa stood her ground. Yeah, she probably wasn’t going to make much of an indent on his beliefs, but she wasn’t about to back down from hers own either.* We’re trying to raise moral wizarding citizens and the school does a decent job of that. But it’s people like you that turn these kids into blood-hungry animals. Now who would you prefer to be the future of our society?

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"Oh, I know that they're aware, Alexxa, but I highly doubt they understand what they're going to walk into. I've gathered that you can really prepare yourself for the harsh realities of war. Tell me-" Xander paused, dipping his hands into the pockets of his robes and leaning back on his heels "-were you prepared for what happened? Being a target, that's not something everyone can say."

[aidrikadrift-blog]

"And if one were looking to make a show of it… How might one do that?"

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"There are rumors, correct? But for now they're just rumors. It might help if there was a bit more clarification. Evidence. A recreation with another... victim."

[alexxa-avenged]

No, but it gives them confidence. Enough confidence to stand up against anything that threatens them. *Alexxa scoffed in disgust. Placing a hand on her hand as she continued in his direction* You…you are one sick person. Do you really think that by traumatizing and humiliating them you’ll be preparing them for world outside? You’re so very wrong. You have to teach them how to be brave, how to be strong. Not by allowing children to prey upon each other.

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"You know, you're right." Xander scoffed, shaking his head at the girl and the absurd amount of innocence she still held. "Let's drown them in rainbows and sunshine. Pat their heads and give them biscuits and tell them 'everything's going to be alright.' And then once they're nice and fat, backbone completely dissolved from all the sugar and bullshit, we can send them out into the world thinking we did them a service."

[aidrikadrift-blog]

"Well, you’d think someone with my reputation would just be a healthy dose of terror for a bunch of second years, but I’m not. They just laugh and point mostly. Maybe I need to be scarier." He idly mused.

[purebloodedpucey-blog]

"You know first years; they won't believe it until they see it. Sure, they've heard the rumors and they think you're the big bad wolf but-" Xander shook his head, lips pursed together. "-Nope, not enough. They'll need a good show and tell before they step in line."

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