counting stars

raphael stefano ashcroft. thirty-four. pureblood. gryffindor alumni. hit-wizard. ❝ lately i been, i been losing sleep dreaming 'bout the things that we could be. baby i been, i been prayin' hard, said no more counting dollars – we'll be counting stars . ❞

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aleksgaunt​:

Alek’s smirk twitched a little at the other’s questions, shrugging his shoulder. “I don’t know. Normally, I don’t watch the matches, as I’m usually playing in them,” he answered in nonchalance. He crossed his arms over his chest and looked the other over, wondering if he really didn’t know who he was. “I’m going to have to agree with you. I think the team is stronger than Unicorn.” 

“I’m glad you agree,” he smiled, often used to being protested against by his cousins. “Are you disappointed to not be playing in the finals? If you play Quidditch for a living I’m sure you could’ve given them all a run for their money.”

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“I missed out on watching the latest Quidditch World Cup so I think I’m going to pretend this final is my chance at that,” he told the other with a soft chuckle. “Do you like watching Quidditch matches? And who do you think you’ll be rooting for? My bet’s on Team Niffler.”

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luciewolffe​:

“Well then, in that case you’ll just have to try everything because everyone has a favourite.” Lucie stated as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. A smile played on her lips though she looked surprised at the information. “Really? Well I can’t imagine making that from scratch. I feel like it’d be difficult but I would love a little if you really don’t mind me trying some. I do drink occasionally, I’ve never been big into it though.” If his mother had given it to him, Lucie would feel bad taking it off the other man. “Oh, with Aiden it changes depending on what his nose picks up. He’s a little like Romeo in that respect. If he smells baking he wants it. The amount of times he’s whined at me to give him some because I am baking his ‘favourite’. I haven’t the heart to tell him that his favourite has changed fifty times”

“I’m going to have to start buying clothes a size bigger after a trip to your tea shop, aren’t I?” Raphael teased. “Of course I don’t mind. I wouldn’t have offered if I did,” he assured the other. “I’ll make sure my mother doesn’t make it too strong,” he added with a chuckle. Listening to her talk about her brother, Raph smiled. It made him think to his cousin James a little. “Well at least you have a faithful customer you can never get rid of?” he mused aloud. “But I’m sure he knows his favorite changes all the time, but think of it as all your treats are so good that he keeps changing what his favorite is because it’s hard to pick one when you keep outdoing yourself.”

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luciewolffe​:

Lucie’s smile grew at the way the man rather adorably covered the dogs ears. “Oh… well I will make sure to commit that piece of information to memory.” She assured Raphael, tapping her nose in a conspiratorial manner. “Oh? And what makes you think I’d want your company any less?” She enquired, an eyebrow raising in question. “I was actually going to ask what your favourite was next. I’m not above providing incentives to encourage those I like to visit more often. My brother is someone that can attest to that.” Lucie admitted with a gentle laugh.

“I mean I like peanut butter too,” he confessed with a chuckle. “But I don’t know if I have a favorite anything. I guess I have a soft spot for lemon flavours. My mother actually makes amazing limoncello. I’ll have to bring some for you– if you drink of course. Don’t want to gift you alcohol if you don’t,” Raphael added. “What’s your brother’s favorite?”

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will-a​:

“I have colleagues, I think that’s enough,” Will said with a shrug.

“You’ve got me worried, Will,” he admitted. “Are you sure that’s enough for you? Do you ever even spend time with James?”

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manonflamel​:

“Italy sounds amazing too. There’s this great place on Capri where they sell the most delicious granita. I might’ve popped up there more often than I planned,” she said with a grin.

“Stop it now. You’re just making me miss home,” Raphael replied with a chuckle. “Have a safe trip though. And all the granitas you can possibly drink.”

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luciewolffe​:

“Well I would like to at least feed him something that’ll be good for him and tasty. Besides, I wouldn’t call it kindness, more… a bias in order to get the pleasure of Romeo’s company more often. We can’t go telling anyone else that I have a favourite customer though as it wouldn’t be fair.” Lucie spoke with a playful hushed voice. 

“Well then if you need a pointer– he loves peanut butter. A lot of dogs do,” he lightly covered Romeo’s ears and whispered as if it were some big secret before breaking into a chuckle. “Favorite customer? At this rate he’s going to be showing up at your tea shop without me.”

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luciewolffe​:

“Well it needed it.” Though she didn’t go into the details as to why the shop had needed a bit of a refurbishment. It was hardly good for business though most people figured it out eventually. At the question about bringing Romeo though, Lucie couldn’t help but laugh softly. “Well now, I could hardly turn him down now could I? I imagine he’d be my most valued and pleasant customer. I’ll even make sure to find a recipe especially for his visits.” She’d never actually made dog biscuits before and she didn’t know why it had never occurred to her with Cerberus around but it was something she’d definitely attempt now. “So the answer is yes. Both of you would be more than welcome at the tea shop.”

“We’re honored to hear that,” Raphael admitted, smiling brightly and giving Romeo a scratch behind the ears when Lucie said he could come by with his dog. “I think Romeo will love anything you feed him, but a recipe especially for four legged customers like him? You’re really too kind.”

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laylarcwle​:

Open to: Team Erumpent @apcttcr​, @auroraclaremont​, @charliewatscn​, @fredsweasleyii​, @jaspcrxlocklear​, @matthewasprey​, @natalicdavies​, @raphaelashcrcft​, @raynaxscyre​ & @vidyasingh​

“Okay seriously though, is this game even legal?” Layla asked, reading the instructions, “Are the nifflers trained for this or are they just being thrown into a possibly stressful situation for them?” Maybe she just didn’t know a lot about them and they would be fine but it still seemed crazy to her, “I mean we are winning but you can’t help but think.

“They’re real ones?” It was news to him, but then again it seemed like the most obvious option for this. “Well I doubt it would’ve been allowed if it were illegal.”

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aricllaxbclcflcur​:

“Oh come on, at the end of the day he will always know the hand that feeds him. This will all be a fleeting memory to him and a painful heartbreak for me.” She teased the other, “I think more people should take a note from Shakespearean plays for animals, I’d love to see more Othello’s and Hamlet’s around.” She added, almost chuckling to herself when the other asked for her cat’s name given the speech she just made. “His name is Nugget. Not very Shakespearean, but he suits it because he really is such a little nugget.”

“Let’s hope so. Although I doubt he’ll forget you. He loves making new friends and has a better memory for them than I do,” Raph admitted with a chuckle. “That would be lovely, huh? I’ve met a pug named Puck before. I’d like to think that came from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and not because they’re a fan of hockey,” he mentioned. “Nugget!” That sparked another laugh from the older man, “I love that name. That’s a great cat name.”

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luciewolffe​:

“Not really how I know that name but I suppose they have.” Lucie admitted with a nod of her head. There was no point denying it. Most people probably knew who they were given everything that had happened. “I think that’s most parents. But please, i’d rather you just used Lucie unless it makes you uncomfortable. I don’t think anyone has called me Miss Wolffe for years.” A slight proud smile seemed to morph on the blondes lips at the compliments given to her little tea shop. “Yes… well I like to think so anyway. It’s gone through a refurbishment since you were last there though I’d imagine. I’m sure i’d look forward to seeing you if you decide to pop in.”

“Lucie it is. On the account that you call me Raphael or just Raph,” he insisted in return. “That sounds promising. Every place can use a little revamping every now and again,” Raph nodded. “I have one little question though– would Romeo be allowed to join me?”

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will-a​:

“Sleep, read… Exercise,” he replied shortly, giving his cousin a meaningful look.

“Sounds like you could use some friends. And that’s coming from me of all people.”

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luciewolffe​:

“Oh, well my apologies then.” The last thing Lucie wanted to do was offend someone and she knew it had that potential if he too it the wrong way. “But Ashcroft hm? That’s a name I do know.” A little smile drew over her lips. “I suppose a welcome back is in order then. I’m sure your family is happy to have you home, Raphael.” Taking the hand that was offered, Lucie gave it a shake. “Lucie Wolffe, it’s a pleasure to meet you. No story worth telling really, I’m no hit wizard who moved abroad after all. I just work at Madam Puddifoot’s tea shop. I see so many people pass through, it’s why I was surprised I hadn’t met you before.” She explained.

“No need to apologize,” he assured her with a soft chuckle. “I’m sure you do. I hear my cousins have been in the public eye a lot lately,” Raph commented with a little smile, although he had definitely been worried about the two of them while he was away. “Thank you. I mean my mother is always thrilled when I visit more,” he added in amusement. “The pleasure is all mine Miss Wolffe. Madam Puddifoot’s? That’s that lovely tea shop isn’t it? I haven’t passed through their recently so that explains why you haven’t met me before. I’ll have to give it a visit.”

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will-a​:

“Sounds like you do. Don’t you have any friends or colleagues to hang out with?”

“Not as many as you might think,” he replied with a little sigh. “And you? What do you do with time off?”

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[ventimigrillo]

Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson ↳ This is Us 3.05 “Toby”  

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luciewolffe​:

“Thank you for being so understanding.” Lucie spoke as she made the most of the opportunity. “You know… I don’t think i have seen you around here before and I usually see quite a few of the regulars and townsfolk. I also know I would definitely remember this charming young gentleman too.” She added, fussing over the dog with a laugh. “Have you just kept to yourself or are you new around here? Visiting?”

“I’ve been here for a little while,” he admitted but nodded slightly nonetheless. “I was working for the Italian ministry as a hit-wizard and only recently moved back to the UK. I have a lot of family here,” Raphael explained. “I’m Raphael, Raphael Ashcroft,” he added, stretching out his hand to offer a shake to the blonde. “How about you? What’s your story?”