til my heart stops

his eyes were the same color as the sea in a postcard someone sends you when they love you, but not enough to stay

[scorpiustm]

cfdiggorys​:

his head is pounding in a way it hasn’t in a long while - z is unused to getting ill, but apparently the world hates him enough to stick him with a cold only days before he’s due to complete a rather large translation of an old roman’s autobiography. it’s rather dry, boring and hardly magical. something to pay his rent for the month, at least. the door to the potion shop tinkles in his ears, irritating even if it weren’t painful. he huddles his way to the counter, barely looking up. “i need a pepperup potion.” he mumbles, voice croaky, eyes darting across the countertop, towards the shelves. “fuck it,” he amends, looking up then, scanning the merchandise. “an exstimulo, too, if you’ve got one, and, uh….” he looks down at the barely healed scrapes on his hands. they itch with the memory of how he got them. “murtlap essence, too.” @scorpiustm​

it had been a pretty slow day at the shop, and while sometimes that meant time dragged on, scorpius was okay with it.  it gave him time to brew more potions than he normally got to in a morning, and it felt good to renew the shop’s supply on his own.  so much so that he was in his own little determined world until the ringing of the bell struck his attention.  the standard  ‘can i help you with anything?’  died in his throat as he caught sight of the poor soul in front of him.  “you’re in luck, i’m just finishing up a fresh batch of pepperup.  it’ll be ready in a couple minutes.”  scorpius recognized z from hogwarts and some interactions here and there.  were they best friends?  no, but they were amicable, and he certainly felt bad for how sick he looked.  “exstimulo . . . ”  he trailed off, turning around to search the cabinet, coming back with a couple vials of it and his other request.  “and some murtlap essence.  although i’m not sure that’s going to help your cold, i’m afraid.”

[scorpiustm]

sterlingumbridge​:

starter: open @pottersignalboost​

location: sterling’s store front diagon alley

sterling had spent most of their morning cleaning their shop, checking up on inventory, reaching out to clients with details of an upcoming sale. it was a surprise to them how each task was done uninterrupted. their day was moving so slowly they just decided to close the shop early. sterling didn’t do this often but thought it would be nice to enjoy the rest of their afternoon. when sterling was in the back room grabbing their stuff a soft jingle was heard. they knew it meant a customer had arrived. with a long sigh, and a fake smile on their face they walked into the show room. “hello,” they greeted. “is there anything you were looking for today?”

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scorpius didn’t work today — sterling had been nice enough to give him the day off — but as luck would have it, he still found himself in the area.  he’d gone into diagon alley for a few errands, even though he knew he should have just gone yesterday after work and saved himself.  but a vendor was selling flowers, and wouldn’t that just be a nice surprise for his parents?  scorpius actually had the chance to stop and smell the roses.  even if they weren’t his favorite.  so he picked a bouquet and meandered into sterling’s store, smiling at the default greeting.  “a million galleons would be nice,”  he said with a laugh,  “but i suppose i’ll settle for my pay.  it is payday, right?  or have i totally lost track of time?”

[scorpiustm]

lvmosmaxima​:

open starter, location: wherever @pottersignalboost​

Death was sad, sure, but to Kai, it was an inevitable part of life. It was something they’d long ago accepted. So, as the entirety of the wizarding world seemed to be in mourning, the wolf couldn’t quite wrap their head around out what the big deal was. “Don’t really understand what the big deal is with this Potter bloke, if I’m honest, people die all the time, what makes him so special?” 

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scorpius glanced up from his copy of the prophet.  he hadn’t actually been reading it, not really.  it was mostly just there to occupy his time, maybe slow down his brain a little bit.  but then he heard someone nearby speak up — while he was normally someone who managed to keep a pretty solid poker face, not say the first thing on his mind, this was a sensitive subject.  to say the least.  “well, he’s only the most famous wizard of our age, for one.”  which was a bit of an understatement, especially now.  scorpius knew that his father and potter didn’t get along well, but he’d never held any animosity to the man.  “have at least a tiny bit of tact next time?”

[scorpiustm]

phoenix !

Phoenix: Who was your muse in their past life?

it’s not something scorpius has ever given any thought to, nor is it something he really believes in.  whether or not there’s an afterlife is sort of unprovable, and that’s good enough for him.  as far as he’s concerned, once you’re dead, you’re dead.  and as morbid as it is, that’s good enough for him.

[scorpiustm]

Chimera: Does your muse tend to be aggressive?

answered!

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dragon, mermaid, nymph, pegasus

Dragon: How does your muse connect to fire?

answered!

Mermaid: How does your muse connect to water?

similar to fire.  it’s a necessity of life, not something to be feared or beloved.  although he’s a little hesitant around large bodies of water, as scorpius is a terrible swimmer.

Nymph: How does your muse connect to earth?

he used to be indifferent, but in recent years, he’s become really invested in environmental movements.  scorpius tries to live a greener life, ignoring any and all slytherin puns there, and looks to be as eco-friendly as possible with his potions making, selling, etc.

Pegasus: How does your muse connection to air?

scorpius loves the air.  he’s been a big quidditch fan all his life, and some of his happiest memories from hogwarts are directly related to flying.  it’s a nice way to get his mind off of things.  even to this day, if he’s having a particularly stressful day, you can find scorpius racing around malfoy manor on his broom.

[scorpiustm]

thunderbird, sphinx, succubus

Thunderbird: Does your muse value honor?

Sphinx: How does your muse value loyalty?

i’m answering these two together because they go hand in hand for scorpius.  he’s big on doing  “the right thing,”  although he’s never really stopped to consider what the  “right thing”  actually is.  scorpius just kind of assumes it’s a feeling.  occasionally it’s draco or astoria’s voice in his head, but nine times out of ten, it’s self-guided.  that’s where his loyalty lies.  in doing the right thing.  he likes to think he has a strong moral compass.  that’s why he joined the order:  not because he had any strong ties to the organization or its members, but because he knew it was the right thing to do.

Succubus: How does your muse view sexuality?

if he put more thought into it, he would probably recognize that it’s fluid, it’s a spectrum.  but he hasn’t, so he’s gotten as far as labeling himself as bisexual.  scorpius was a little nervous to come out to his parents — not out of fear that they wouldn’t accept him, just worried about ye olde timey expectations — but they were supportive and it was a non-issue.  

(very that tweet that’s like, “i’m bisexual.  i’m attracted to women because they are incredible and i’m attracted to men because i love making bad choices.”) 

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unicorn, vampire, hippogriff

Unicorn: Which of the Seven Heavenly Virtues relates to your muse?

temperance and diligence.  temperance, as he’s used to holding back — even at his own detriment, like when he chose not to apply himself enough in defense against the dark arts out of fear that he might be too tempted by it.  diligence, as  (other than that)  scorpius has always had a strong work ethic.  he wants to be the best.

Vampire: Which of the Seven Deadly Sins relates to your muse?

answered!

Hippogriff: Does your muse have a high level of self worth?

yes.  while it never got to draco levels  (sorry dad),  did he really stand a chance?  he knows he’s talented, he knows he’s smart.  scorpius doesn’t like to be that guy so he’s not obnoxious about it, but the knowledge is there.

[scorpiustm]

hydra, manticorn, pixie

Hydra: Does your muse have a reoccurring problem?

other than general exasperation?  not typically.  when he was younger, scorpius was in the habit of bracing himself for people’s reactions to his last name, dogging them until they subverted their expectations.  but it’s something that’s gone away over time, as the world has changed and people have learned that his family has, too.

Manticorn: What does your muse fear?

in short, lucius.  while draco and astoria never put him on the pedestal of a hero or a martyr by any means, they never made him out to be some boogeyman either.  he was just a man who believed in the wrong things, made bad decisions, and paid the price.  that doesn’t mean scorpius doesn’t have his own mental picture of his grandfather, namely one who comes back and undoes all of the work draco has done on himself.

Pixie: How does your muse tend to get into trouble?

scorpius would hesitate to call himself impulsive, necessarily, but he’s always been one to experience new things and go on adventures.  sometimes these weren’t exactly allowed, mainly during hogwarts.  now as an adult, if he’s getting into trouble, it’s probably because of a comment made a little too loudly when it was meant to be under his breath.

[scorpiustm]

Vampire

Vampire: Which of the Seven Deadly Sins relates to your muse?

lust, to a small degree.  scorpius has a tendency to fall in love with a new person every five minutes.  pride, though it manifests itself different from the pride that was associated with his father back in the day.  he doesn't feel prideful of his family history or their involvement in the previous wars.  he is proud of himself, his achievements, his hard work, and while he may not show this side very often, perhaps it makes him more similar to his father than he realizes.

[scorpiustm]

Dragon

Dragon: How does your muse connect to fire?

he sees it as a necessity of life.  it’s not something he is inclined towards, nor is it something he fears.  on a small scale, he works with it daily, heating his cauldron for potions.  nothing less, nothing more.

[scorpiustm]

chimera !

Chimera: Does your muse tend to be aggressive?

situationally.  on one hand, he’s patient and understanding, eager to help, a bit of a people pleaser.  on the other, he has the tendency to become wholly focused on something he’s passionate about, and this often lends itself to some aggression.  probably for the best that he was a keeper and not a more offensive position in quidditch.  

[hedakylo]

Mythical Creature Ask Meme

Send a mythical creatures & I will respond to the corresponding question!

Acromantula: Has your muse saved a life?

Banshee: Has your muse had a close call with death?

Basilisk: Has your muse been responsible for the death of another?

Centaur: Has your muse experienced a physical altercations?

Chimera: Does your muse tend to be aggressive?

Cyclops: Does your muse immerse them self in a single task?

Dragon: How does your muse connect to fire?

Elf: Does your muse value appearance?

Griffin: Does your muse have any priceless possessions?

Hippogriff: Does your muse have a high level of self worth?

Hydra: Does your muse have a reoccurring problem?

Kraken: What haunts your muse?

Manticorn: What does your muse fear?

Mermaid: How does your muse connect to water?

Minotaur: What secret does you muse keep hidden?

Niffler: Does your muse value wealth?

Nymph: How does your muse connect to earth?

Orcs: Does your muse tend to be protective?

Pegasus: How does your muse connection to air?

Phoenix: Who was your muse in their past life?

Pixie: How does your muse tend to get into trouble?

Siren: Does your muse often act in revenge?

Sphinx: How does your muse value loyalty?

Succubus: How does your muse view sexuality?

Thestral: Has your muse witnessed the death of another?

Thunderbird: Does your muse value honor?

Troll: Does your muse have a collection?

Unicorn: Which of the Seven Heavenly Virtues relates to your muse?

Vampire: Which of the Seven Deadly Sins relates to your muse?

Wendigo: What makes your muse gluttonous?

Werewolf: What makes your muse lose control?

Wraith: How does your muse connect to the afterlife?

[scorpiustm]

{ cis man, he/him } ❝ if there’s one thing the gods love, it’s tragedy. with wings that burn and boys who fall. ❞ huh, who’s EVAN RODERICK? no, you’re mistaken, that’s actually SCORPIUS MALFOY. he is a 23 year old PUREBLOOD wizard who is A POTIONEER. he is known for being CALCULATING, HAUNTED, RETICENT, METICULOUS, and PESSIMISTIC but also KIND, DEDICATED, ADVENTUROUS, TRUSTWORTHY, and PATIENT, so that must be why he always reminds me of the song TIL MY HEART STOPS BY TOO FAR MOON and DRESS SHIRTS AND LEATHER JACKETS, A CAULDRON BUBBLING OVER, FORGING YOUR OWN PATH NO MATTER THE COST, STORMY EYES FULL OF WONDER, STARGAZING ON A CLOUDY NIGHT. i hear he is aligned with THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, so be sure to keep an eye on him.

THE EARLY YEARS.  scorpius was a precocious child, wise beyond his years and showing magical prowess at a young age.

his father’s almost singleminded passion combined with his mother’s kinder heart, mixed with a healthy flair for the dramatic, meant all eyes were on scorpius

but they were careful.  draco and astoria both grew up in a world steeped in pureblood ideals, and they tried their best not to promote those to their son.  leave the world better than you found it, and all that.  

while draco hardened considerably after his father was imprisoned in azkaban, having a son of his own allowed him to soften his edges and make room in his heart for his wife and child.

HOGWARTS.  in short, nobody quite knew what to make of young scorpius malfoy.  not his professors, not his peers, not even the sorting hat.  it sat and it sat and it sat before it finally bellowed out slytherin, an anticlimactic end to a very heated sorting.  

his professors braced themselves when they saw malfoy on the roster, shocked to discover that, while he looked like his father, the two couldn’t be more different.  it was a pleasant surprise to find that scorpius had a strong desire to learn

he was a bright student.  sharper than his father, less self-involved, and almost entirely lacking his cruel streak.

his peers were the hardest sell.  they knew only what they’d heard from their parents after all, tales of draco malfoy and his gang, or gossip of lucius and bellatrix going to azkaban.  so scorpius worked at them until they saw that he was different.  they became his friend, and he expected nothing in return.

he excelled at quidditch, as gifted as his father, although he didn’t want the glory of seeker.  that wasn’t scorpius’s style at all.  he was steady and reliable, and with his quick reflexes, he took to playing keeper

PRESENT DAY. could have become a healer, it seemed like a good path, but scorpius never let himself succeed at defense against the dark arts.  he was hesitant of the draw, the allure of dark magic.  it felt too close to home, and he was fearful that he might disappoint his parents, or worse.

so instead, scorpius became a potioneer.  it had always been his best subject, anyway.  he could still provide aid, curing ailments and healing those in need with his cauldron.  he currently works for [SHOP], but he has aspirations of opening his own business someday.

scorpius was hesitant to involve himself in the war, at first.  it was one thing to imagine what you might have done differently than your parents, but it was another to be faced with the opportunity head-on.  but he knew in his heart that he couldn’t be neutral, and he certainly couldn’t follow in his grandfather’s footsteps.  so scorpius carved out a new path for the malfoys, one that led him to the order of the phoenix.

tl;dr:  a lonely boy grows up haunted by the specter of his grandfather, and in spite of his family name, practices compassion, a thirst for knowledge, and the search for a greater purpose in life.

[scorpiustm]

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