Adeline Mckinnon

Caw Caw Motherfucker

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“Before you ask, no this isn’t a naked picture of Ryan Reynold’s, this is the last chocolate cupcake with caramel crunch on top of the icing, and I’ve been saving it since breakfast,” she said, her eyes not leaving the sweet masterpiece. She licked her lips. “If you’re super sweet, I might share it with you. But I’m going to need the best reason why, ever” she challenged them.

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stardust-seeker:

“See, not so bad.” Mary smiled brightly, nodding as Adeline slowly accepted the drink. She clinked the drink lightly and laughed. “Cheers,” she took a sip of it as well. “Most things I do are overboard, you should know that by now.” She teased lightly. “I just try my best to make everyone’s life a little bit easier. Sometimes that means smuggling caffeine in. It’s no problem, really!”

Adeline nodded her head. “Cheers,” she replied with a small smile. A chuckle left her lips as she nodded her head. “That’s true. Mary doesn’t do halves” she said She’d observed as much. The brunette took another sip of the drink. She nodded her head. “That’s really nice of you, “ she said honestly. “I should definitely take up better ventures. All I do really is obsess over work, winning, Quidditch, caffeine, and then hang out with Rem” she said. 

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mxxkinnon:

Marlene stuck her tognue out to her twin sister. ‘ That’s all I have for you, drink it on dozes for now or however you want it. If anyone asks it’s water. It smells of nothing like water. It’s all yours.’ she would be giving her some more soon-maybe. ‘ Ah, you’re doing jokes on me now?’ she poked her in the ribs. ‘ Good, because you looked like crap.’

Adeline, carefully put the lid back on the bottle, nodding her head. “You know what, I’m just not going to ask why or how” she decided with a nod of her head. “That way I can’t be implicated” she added. She licked her lips, already wishing to finish the bottle. Adeline squealed as Marlene poked her, jumping sideways a little, away from the attack. “Hey, hey! No poking!” she said, holding her hands up in defence. A giggle escaped her lips. “I mean it, Mar” she warned her. Adeline’s mouth dropped open. “Rude” she said, extending a hand to push her sister on the arm. “I look better than you,”

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mxxkinnon:

‘Now, you are asking for too much.’ she shook her head towards the other as she smiled nonethless- she knew this would make her sister happy, thus why she risked this. ‘ I should be that daily- I am your twin sister!’ she interjected with another shake of her head. ‘So, do you like the surprise?’

“No, I-” Adeline shot Marlene a look. “I didn’t mean it like that. I meant, Is this all you’ve got? Or do you have more? Because if this is all you have. I won’t drink all of it” she instructed her sister correctly. Adeline smiled simply, chuckling to Marlene. “Well, of course. But it’s nice to hear, no?” she teased. The younger twin nodded her head. “It’s amazing. Just want I needed.” she promised.

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teddy-the-tonks:

“He’s totally a handful, but when he cuddles up to me at night, I tend to forgive him,” Ted said, smiling to himself. “My parents love animals. So we always had at least 1 pet growing up.” Ted watched her playing with Badger. “You’re welcome to steal him whenever you need your fix.”

She chuckled. “I can totally see that. A complete challenge in the day and snuggle buddy at night” she said, scratching Badger’s head. Adeline smiled. “That’s nice.” she observed. She looked up to him. “Seriously?” she asked. A surprised laugh left her lips. “Awesome. That’s...thanks. Yeah. I’d love that” she admitted. She definitely needed some de-stressing time sometimes.

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stardust-seeker:

“It’s better than nothing, definitely. Here,” she poured her a cup before taking a seat beside her. “It’s so difficult to find around here, any fizzy drink really. It’s one of the many things from the muggle world I miss at school. If my parents send me any I’ll slip some your way.”

Adeline took a tentative sip of the drink. Okay, not as bad as she remembered. It would do. She took another sip, shooting Mary a thankful smile. “Cheers” she said. The girl sighed. “This is just so overboard” she muttered. A smile crackled on her lips. “Mary, sometimes I feel like you were sent to this earth just for me. Thank you. I’d really really really appreciate that.”

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mxxkinnon:

Marlene smiled ligthly at the reaction her twin sister had, she let her head fall into her open palm and watched the other amused. Shrugging her shoulders innocently, she responded. “ Had some left for darker days…but, you seemed like you needed it so drink it all.” She didn’t want to tell her about her trips to McGonagall’s office here, in the open. So she kept it like that.

Adeline parted her lips to protest but stopped herself. No. Take the caffeine, Ade. She thought to herself. “Have you got any more or is this it?” she asked, taking another sip. Merlin, it was great. So great. In fact, it had been so long since she’d had caffeine that she could already feel the effects of it. “Fuck,” she muttered, taking a larger mouthful. “You’re my ultimate favourite right now” she told her sister.

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ADELINE MCKINNON APPLICATION

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character applying for: Adeline Idha Mckinnon

Adeline: Adeline is a feminine given name meaning ‘noble’ or 'nobility’ – What’s another word for Noble? Forget about high-born, think deeper. Go past; noble: belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy. We’re looking at noble: having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles. Adeline was named because her parents wished for her to be noble of heart. They looked down at their darling daughter, who lay beside her twin sister, and wished for her to be righteous, and honourable, andreputable. “Be magnificent,” they told her. “Be first-rate”. Idha: Idha is an Indian name meaning Insight. – Adeline wouldn’t have any other middle name. She is proud of her heritage. Proud of what makes her who she is. Her parents named her Idha, as even from weeks after her birth she had great emotional insight. She knew when her sister was in distress, or hungry, or needed something. And as she grew, it became even more evident. Adeline Mckinnon wears her heart on her sleeve. But more so, she is emotionally perceptive, empathetic almost. It’s why she’s been able to give Remus what he needs since Peter’s death without fussing him. Mckinnon: Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhionghuin, a patronymic from a Gaelic personal name meaning 'fair born’ or 'fair son’. It is also translated as Love, and has been taken as being from Gaelic Mac Ionmhuinn 'son of the beloved one’.

character date of birth (month and day): 

January, 2nd - Adeline is a Capricorn, and ain’t that just the truth. Responsible, disciplined, self-control, ambition, know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst.

face claim (if requesting to change): 

n/a NAOMI IS FREAKIN’ PERFECT

biography (one paragraph):

The crack of a pencil’s lead, the grinding of teeth, the low hum of worry in a quiet room. Adeline is dawn, she is dusk, she is warm sweaters and hot, hot cups of tea. She’s a straight razor sharpened too much, and the embrace you so wish for when you have nothing else left. The frown you get when someone’s showed you up intellectually, and the smile you get when you see someone you haven’t seen in a very long time. Never giving up, all-nighters, playful banter, biting your bottom lip, a breathless laugh, an aged wine, vodka on the rocks. Double the trouble. Flippant comments, emotional outbursts, stubborn beyond belief, a spitfire, an awkward smile. An electric guitar, the snare of a drum, blunts, and a quirky lighter. Adeline loves puns but hates thoughtless humour. She’s a Netflix binger. She loves adult cartoons; Archer, Rick and Morty, Bob’s Burgers. She cries at sad moments in films and tv programmes and then threatens Dorcas to not tell anyone. If she makes a mistake on work, she’ll rip out the page and start again. Her nails are short and chewed, her hair is short and wavy. A secret love for meme’s, a secret hatred for strawberry’s, a not so secret hatred for public transport.

character points, or headcanons:

-  First was the lion’s roar, then the slither of a snake, and the caw of an eagle. All three Mckinnon siblings were placed in different houses, and when you factored in Alice, practically a true sibling anyhow, the Mckinnon offspring were all divided into each house. Each represented something else to the other. Alice, loyal and hardworking, Marcus, brave and courageous, Marlene was resourceful and cunning, and Adeline, insightful and intelligible. You can’t deny, all the Mckinnon’s are competition, all ambitious, but Adeline was destined to soar above her blood. It had felt right, the moment the Sorting Hat called out Ravenclaw. Her stomach and heart settled almost immediately. She was a bird, ready to fly away from the stool and sit with her peers.

- Adeline, has, on occasion, actually uttered; “Caw, Caw, Motherfucker”.  

- She’s at her most - mouth of a sailor - when she is on the London underground.

- Adeline always has a plan for something. Anything. If there’s a situation coming up which makes her uncomfortable or unknown, she’ll make plans of action to help her through the situation. If she’s travelling, she has a journey plan, and a back up one, and another. If she’s out all day, she has lunch for her, and her friends. Her father calls her his “worrying woman”.

- Adeline’s patronus is a Seagull. The patronus of a seagull represents, as with most bird patronuses, a very creative mind. These people can soar intellectually, because they tend to see things in a different light. They have goals which they focus on, and at times they can be blind to other things and people around them because they are so set on this one thing. Their social range varies, but whether or not they prefer to speak with others, they do enjoy being around them a good bit of the time. They are good channelers of energy, and can fuel their creativity and drive even further by channeling the energy of others without even realizing they are doing so. The mot common house for a seagull patronus is Slytherin. The most common signs are Pisces and Capricorn.

- Adeline’s boggart is a shark.

- Adeline writes in cursive, which proves most difficult for people not accustomed to the style, to read. She enjoys this.

- She loves doing crossword puzzles.

- Adeline keeps her room organised; tidy room, tidy mind. Her bathroom, however, is always a mess.

- She often learns by using mnemonics and acronyms. She also learns via association.

- Adeline always pairs her socks up, even after having worn them as she doesn’t want any one sock to be left on it’s on.

- Adie gets tension headaches when she is over-tired.

- She is extremely ticklish if the right spot is found.

- Ade needs a certain amount of control in her life to feel comfortable.

- She is always warm, even in the coldest of winters. She can leave the house in a light coat and only feel a little tinge of cold. If you share a bed with Ade, there’s not much need for a blanket. If she’s wearing a coat, you know it’s cold!

writing sample: (Please write at least two paragraphs in the third-person. You may write as much as you like)

i: “Anything you can do, I can do better” she stated quite simply. She was met by an incredulous laugh. “Ade, you’re impossible sometimes, you know that?” Dorcas told her. “Also,bullshit” Dorcas added. Dorcas Meadowes, the ultimate rival to Adeline. Also, her best friend. Was it hard constantly competing with one of your favourite people? Usually, yes. But with these two girls. No. They were both competitive and brilliant enough to appreciate one another. Did they still challenge each other and get pissed when the other excelled more than them? Yes. But did they still care about each other? Yes. Adeline snorted. “Of course I do. But I’m also correct” she replied as she walked briskly beside the long limbed girl. She was baiting her, teasing her. It was so easy to do sometimes. Adeline’s books sat tightly between her chest and her arms so that no parchment fell from the worn pages of her old books.

“You may be good, but you’re not that good” Dorcas told her. Adeline snorted once more. “You know me better than that. Of course I am” she told her with a wry smirk.

Adeline didn’t usually exert this kind of confidence, although, rather she did. In anything surrounding her intellect, or school work. Or Quidditch. Otherwise, an air of mystery followed her around. One she had no means to remove. She liked it. It meant she wasn’t annoyed when studying. It meant she didn’t have the same expectations thrust upon her than her sister and brother did if you dis-counted familial expectations. (Though it is important to note that she set her own expectations to meet, and did.) Although it did come with some downsides. Intrigue being one of them. The halo of mystery she wore nobly around her head was one which caused intrigue. People wanted to know the twin of Marlene Mckinnon, the surprising Slytherin. They wanted to know about the quick-witted and quick-minded Ravenclaw. She was rarely asked about herself though, because with mystery and intrigue also comes intimidation. She’s really quite a lovely person once you get to know her, however, she can be brash and blunt at times, but it’s purely down to a studious level. Sometimes she opens her mouth before her brain has a moment to think. The only people who seem to see through it, and past it are Remus, Marlene and Dorcas. Gideon had once, perhaps he still did. But since they’d split, things were less certain.

“Ever so modest, Mckinnon” Dorcas spoke. Adeline shot an amused smile at her before clearing her throat. “If you want me to look through your Arithmancy work, I suggest you change your tone, Meadowes” she shot back, giving her a sideways glance and an arched brow.

“Fuck off” Dorcas replied with a laugh.

ii: There was something simultaneously relaxing and terrifying about the London Underground tube system. This was something Adeline maintained in thought almost always when travelling across the muggle transport. When a train was on time, the gentle bumps on the track were almost comforting. They brought you back to a time you were being bounced on your mother’s knee. However, when a train was running late, each gentle bump was suddenly a jolt which you felt in your shoulders as you lurched forward, as the metal vessel carrying you rocketed to it’s destination. Marlene had told Adeline she was being dramatic, when the Ravenclaw had shared this thought with her. Marcus had told her she worried too much. “Don’t catastrophize, Adie” he’d told her at the time.

She didn’t catastrophize. She just worried. What if something awful were to happen? What if the train was derailed, or it had to stop because someone was in medical distress? What if the very pregnant woman sat three seats down from Adeline began to go into labour? These were all things that could happen. Was it catastrophizing to have a plan of action in mind in case something happened? Adeline didn’t think so. Knowing everything possible about a situation, so you can create a suitable plan to help or follow on from a situation, wasn’t a bad thing. It was comfort and it was giving you control when there were factors you couldn’t control.

The train lurched to a stop, the doors opening on the right. “This is the Leicester Square stop, next stop, Charing Cross” the overhead voice spoke. Adeline stayed put, pulling her bag closer to her on her lap. The pregnant woman and her partner got up, exiting the train, and Adeline found herself relaxing a little more. At least there wouldn’t be a baby born in this carriage! Plus, the Ravenclaw girl only had this stop left. She was off at Charing Cross, where she could then get to Diagon Alley. The underground wasn’t as fast as floo powder, or as magical as The Knight Bus, but it was significantly cheaper, especially when you’re saving your galleons and have an oyster card with plenty of funds to keep you going. The doors to the train drew closed, as someone sat down beside Adeline. Tilting her head ever so slightly, she glanced to see a young man sat beside her, his music a little too loud in his headphones. If it hadn’t have been a good song, she may have complained. She nodded her head along to the beat, looking straight ahead of her. There was an empty seat across from her. Strange. Looking around, she noticed two people eyeing it up, glancing at the other every few moments, nodding their heads ever so slightly as if giving the other permission before hesitating and withdrawing it. One parted their lips to speak, but closed them, taking a step forward. Was this woman going to take the plunge? If she moved quickly, she’d reach the seat before the man she was competing with.

Oh. An update! The man had shuffled forward also. Adeline was almost enthralled in this awkward British exchange. It was said the the brits were the most awkward when it came to social situations, and Adeline was inclined to agree. The two individuals shuffled closer.

“My money’s on the lady. She’s got a crazy look in those eyes”

Adeline looked to her right, the boy with headphones had pulled one out, leaning in closer to her. The brunette found herself snorting. “Mine too. Look at her shoes. Her feet must beagony. She’s not giving up that seat without a fight” she found herself replying.

“Think they’re brawl?” he asked.

“Is it bad, I almost hope so?” she asked.

“No, I’m hooked too.” he murmured back with a chuckle.

“Briefcase against heel, who will win…” Adeline joked.

“I’d say briefcase, but those heels look killer. I’m Thomas, by the way” he introduced himself.

“Adeline. People call me Adie.” she replied with a smile. Who said that? People call me, Adie. “I think I’m leaning towards briefcase, those heels may be high, but they’re thin, I think they’ll break easily.”

“Touche. I don’t know enough about the workings of a woman’s heel to comment.” Thomas admitted. “When are you getting off?” he asked.

“Oh, Charing Cross, next stop” she replied.

“Ah. Well. That’s a shame. I was hoping you’d be on longer.” he admitted.

Oh my. Was she blushing? She felt like she was blushing. “Another time perhaps” he added.

“The next stop is Charing Cross, doors will open on the left”

“Sure. If we ever cross paths again” she replied with a laugh. She picked up her back, ready to sling it over one shoulder.

“Could I uh, get your…number maybe?” he asked. “If that’s not completely weird or out of line” he added quickly, holding up his hands.

“Oh, I, uh–” she trailed off, surprised.

“Shit. I completely misread the playful banter didn’t I?” he said, mortified.

“Oh! No. No, I mean, I. I was just surprised. Yes. Sure. My number. Your phone?” she asked.

The train had begun to slow, nearing Adeline’s stop, she once Thomas had placed his iPhone in her hand, she quickly typed in her number, adding her name and a train emoji to the number.

“This is Charing Cross Station, stay on the line for Embankment. This is a service to Morden.”

Adeline hopped up, flashing Thomas a smile. “See you around,” she told him before exiting the train. She couldn’t keep the surprised smile from her face. How odd, but… what was that? Adeline didn’t even know. She just knew that Marlene was going to tell her she looked like a grinning idiot when she finally joined her in Diagon Alley.

anything extra you would like to include?: 

Adeline is on the Ravenclaw Quidditch team; she is a chaser. She’s also a member of the Slug Club. (Even if her sister is favourited by Slughorn because of her natural affinity for potions).

FAVOURITES

- Favourite Drink: Apple and Mango juice - Favourite Food: Roast Lamb - Favourite Colour: Teal - Favourite Music Genre: Classic rock - Favourite song/artist: You Need Me, I Don’t Need You/Ed Sheeran - Favourite Book Genre: Fantasy/Sci-Fy - Favourite Book: Howls Moving Castle - Favourite Film Genre: Comedy - Favourite Film: Shrek - Favourite Disney Film: Hercules - Favourite Musical: Singin’ in the Rain - Favourite TV Programme: The X Files - Favourite Season: Autumn - Favourite Swear Word: Twat - Favourite Scent: Cakes baking in the oven. - Favourite Quotes: “The best way to predict the future is to create it” - Abraham Lincoln - Favourite Animal: Penguin -Favourite App: Twitter

PLAYLIST:

Don’t, Ed Sheeran + Album, Ed Sheeran Style, Taylor Swift Crack, Adam Cohen Without You, Oh Wonder Shark, Oh Wonder Livewire, Oh Wonder White Blood, Oh Wonder What Kind of Woman, Adam Cohen If I Didn’t Know Better, Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio The Chain, Fleetwood Mac Moonage Daydream, David Bowie Changes, David Bowie Let’s Dance, David Bowie Dickhead, Kate Nash Foundations, Kate Nash Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet Soundtrack Drive Soundtrack Baby Driver Soundtrack Sign of the Times, Harry Styles Human, Rag’n’Bone Man Chemical, Jack Garratt Don’t Rain On My Parade, Barbra Streisand Grace, Jeff Buckley

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teddy-the-tonks:

Ted watched badger turn into the cutest puppy alive in her arms. “He does. I think he see’s me as his friend, not an owner. He’s the devil until someone else appears. Then he turns into that.”

Adeline chuckled. “Quite the handful then?” she asked as she tickled the puppy in her arms. She bopped his nose, only for Badger to nip playfully at her. “I always wanted a dog, but Mum was always more of a cat person,” she said.

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my-doe-meadowes:

According to McGonagall – very much so. Far too much to even consider asking.

“There are so many worse things in the world, why is caffeine banned? Ban drugs! Rage a war on coke, MDMA, MCat, bloody... prescription abuse! Not caffeine.”

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mxxkinnon:

Marlene couldn’t help herself but laugh, she didn’t say what was in the bottle. In fact, it wasn’t green tea as she recommended to her sister - it was coffee. But, she was waiting for her to figure it out while she urged for her to take the sip. The smell was charmed, of course- she was not dumb to let it smell like coffee around.

It smelt like nothing. How could it smell like nothing? That was just...nonsensical. She hesitantly brought it to her lips before tipping the bottle and tasting the liquid. It took a moment for her to realise what she was tasting. “What the-” she said loudly before hushing herself. “Where did you get this?” she whispered, eyes wide as she tipped back her head, having a much larger mouthful of the liquid she’d been craving so much so, recently.

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thelupinwolf:

A hangover. Of course he was nursing a hangover - when wasn’t he nursing a hangover these days? The vicious cycle he had stuck himself into ever since the thing happened, Remus couldn’t manage to get his shit together. Well, no one needed to really know that, since outwardly he was pretty much the same as always - or maybe the hostility and closed off semblance could be taken as stress because of upcoming NEWTs next year, or maybe Prefect duties, whatever. Dragging himself through Monday classes felt like torture and by the time lunch came around, he managed to drag himself into the Great Hall, pry a plate away and lay down his forehead against the tabletop, closing his eyes and sighing. The moment someone nudged his shoulder he didn’t even bother looking up. ❛ Is it important? Did Sirius set someone on fire? If not, I’m sure Evans can help. ❜  

If anyone knew how to look through Remus’ well-constructed walls, Adeline did. She hadn’t known how she’d managed this great feat, except she had. She knew when he was stressed and when it was more than that. Now, more often than not; it was more than that. Since the incident in the summer. Adeline slid down the bench, settling beside Remus. She placed a water bottle in front of him, slightly off colour but not unappetizing. A small chuckle left her lips. “Hang over remedy mixed with water,” she said as she unscrewed the bottle cap. “I can promise it doesn’t taste like shit. Because I’ve had one myself this morning” she added. She didn’t drink an awful lot. Only at parties, and even then, she was controlled. She knew what her limit was, so she knew where to stop to be a happy medium. Other’s did not. Remus did not.

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mxxkinnon:

“ No..but you could ALWAYS try green tea? It’s a healtier alternative.” Marlene pushed a bottle in front of the other, as challenging her sister to try it.

“Green tea?” she made a face. She glanced down to the bottle before her. It didn’t look appetising, nor smell it. She looked to her sister. “I’m not drinking that” she told her decidedly. “No way.” she added pointedly. “No wa-- stop looking at me like. Mar. Stop i-.” Adeline sighed loudly, reluctantly grabbing the bottle and unscrewing the cap. She couldn’t take being challenged. She was too competitive. 

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teddy-the-tonks:

“Yeah, he’s pretty great.” Ted smiled. “Watch the teeth though. They’re really sharp.”

A smile captured Adeline’s lips. “So he bites you a lot then?” she asked in slight amusement.

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stardust-seeker:

“Trust me, I’d never make that mistake. I would recommend a caffeinated tea. It’s not the same but it might help that caffeine headache.”

“I suppose that may do...” she pondered. “Seeing as I can’t find any damn coca cola around here” she added.

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my-doe-meadowes:

“I don’t think that I’m ever going to be on that boat, that’s for certain.”

“I just want a latte. Is that’s so much to ask?”

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sangrepuras:

❛   i’m not implying they’re entirely the same thing   –––   but in large quantities the chemical reaction in the body is similiar . short high , followed  by a crash …  headaches . the works . if you’re desperate enough , it’s better than nothing , i suppose .   ❜

Adeline swirled her milkshake once more. “Caffeine keeps in the system for much longer.” she said simply. “And it’s a more complicated compound to biologically break down, that's why the body’s response is much stronger. And the benefits much more” she said. Adeline sighed. “I miss coffee” she murmured.