we are each a little universe

nova fitzpatrick. sixth year gryffindor. unaligned.

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averypucey:

    Avery liked the quiet of the back of Florish and Blotts. It was near silent except for the occasional sound of the cash register clinging, murmured words as transactions took place. A few comfortable chairs provided for customers gave her a place to sit with her book,  and the owners so far didn’t seem to care how long she spent there, as long as she bought something before the day was over. It was certainly preferable to being at home, where everything was on edge. Since Midsummer, she had been living with a furious Aeron, one who was on a warpath. He hated failure, and that was what had happened. His plans had been interrupted ; of course he had to find out who was to blame. How was she supposed to relax, when her own uncle was looking for a traitor? If his gaze turned on her…she didn’t want to think what he might see. The only reasonable solution was to stay away from him as much as possible. It was a good thing no one seemed to notice that she was gone from the house almost every day. 

     The only downside of the store was that, occasionally, someone came to the back section looking for one of the rarer books in their collection. Avery glanced up at the sound of footsteps approaching, and her eyes widened in recognition of their owner.  The question burst out of her before she had a chance to think better of it. ‘ What are you doing here? ‘

Nova set the Herbology book back on the shelf with a thunk. True, had she been at Hogwarts, she would’ve had to take seventh year Herbology. But as it was, she hated the subject, and didn’t have access to magical plants anyway. So she turned and walked idly through the bookshelves, searching for anything on Occlumency. Finding nothing near the front, Nova rounded a corner and almost dropped her bag at the sound of a voice. “I-Avery?” She hesitated. “Hey. Um, I’m trying to pick up a few textbooks. Stuff for seventh year.”

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flax-macnair:

Flax winked, squeezing the girl’s finger before lightly releasing it. “A lot’s changed,” she replied, “but I’m glad the fact that most Hogwarts students are insufferable hasn’t. Means there’s still hope for some normalcy.” She laughed lightly, wondering what it was about sixth-years that triggered a change from young and wide-eyed to downright idiotic. It could’ve just been a Gryffindor thing, or a mentality that stretched beyond her house’s walls. Whatever the case, it seemed the pattern had consisted for years. “Yeah,” Flax replied, rubbing her hands against her temples, “you’d think.” She wished she could dwell mutually in Nova’s surprise, but the government only cared about maintaining its own power. It had no sense of empathy, not for her, not for Azaelia, not for anyone who could so easily be replaced. And that’s why it needed to crumble. Her mouth quirked at Nova’s question, lowering into a slight shrug. “Oh, you know, sleeping, partying, getting used to my new living situation, really. Nothing out of the norm, to be honest. What’ve you got in mind for your day?”

Nova laughed and shook her head. Crazy that the ridiculous things they’d gotten up to was still considered normalcy. “Come to think of it, I feel bad for the professors. I mean, imagine. They spend all summer preparing and worrying about all the new kids, and then they remember they’ve got a whole year that’s about to lose their minds.” She cleared her throat quietly and sighed. “I don’t know. It’s just a waiting game now, anyway. I shouldn’t worry about it.” Nova nodded along with Flax’s words, grinning. “And are you enjoying it? The new living situation and all?” For all the chaos of the Quidditch world, she was glad Flax had found her niche. She quickly ran through her haphazard plan for her day. “Um...just some shopping. I’m going to pick up some seventh year textbooks to read while we wait. And then I was hoping to run into some familiar faces, but clearly I have, so there’s nothing else on the list,” she said with a smile.

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violentxviolet:

“True, Hogwarts was getting to the point where nothing worthwhile was actually happening.” It had started to feel like her old school had become this island of ignorance, where people pretended everything was fine because they just did not know any better. “It’s alright,” Violet giggled, “I know what you mean. I just can’t sit down long enough to get any proper theory work done. But yeah, some of the final year stuff is pretty useful.” She gave the other girl a little smile in an attempt to comfort her, to remain hopeful even though, after so long, any more news was unlikely. “Always be stubborn,” she said. “Oh, I’m training to be a hit-witch right now. I wanted to be an Auror but they closed down the training for that so I went with next best. When this is all cleared up I should be able to transfer to Auror work.”

Nova smiled wryly. “Yeah. Now I’ve just got to figure out what to do that’s worthwhile out here.” She nodded at Violet’s explanation and chuckled.“It’s funny that I’m even considering it when you think of how little time I used to spend on classes- and that’s when it counted for a grade.” Nova thought a moment and glanced up at Violet again. “Besides Defense, what should I bother with? Charms or something?” She smiled again before shruggled lightly. “Obviously, huh?” Nova straightened in her seat and nodded excitedly. “That’s great! How’s training? Did any of our friends join with you?”

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violentxviolet:

“No, no, it is pretty fucking odd. I still don’t feel grown up at all and everyone going out and getting jobs and apartments, I just. Everything just feels like it’s happening so quickly.” And Violet just really needed a break for a bit. “Yeah, they’d definitely be good shouts but of course like with nothing to study for it’s not like you actually need to study for it.” She sat back down on the sofa, one hand lazily stroking Max, “Keep hoping, Nova,” Violet encouraged. “I’m sure something will turn up eventually.”

“Yeah. I mean, it’s obviously not ideal, but it’s better than doing nothing worthwhile at Hogwarts.” Fast-paced could be a bit overwhelming, but it was so much better than being sheltered and kept away from everything happening. Nova shrugged. “Well, yeah, but I just want to understand it, even if I’m not required to.” She paused and rolled her eyes. “God, I sound like a Ravenclaw. But I think it’ll be useful, especially if Hogwarts doesn’t reopen soon, and I have to go be a functional witch without full training, you know?” Nova nodded slowly and gave Violet a smile. “Thanks. It’s a good thing I’m so stubborn, huh?” She paused again and took a sip of her water. “...Anyways, speaking of jobs, what’d you end up finding? I forgot to ask.”

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flax-macnair:

Flax nodded, extending a pinky for the girl to shake on. It was nice, having a familiar face in the crowd, something she missed from her Hogwarts days. She didn’t really know who she was playing for anymore. Her lips curled, tilting back as she listened, almost calmed by the talk of their house’s debauchery. “Morgana– fuck that noise. Rich Hogwarts kids, I mean.” She couldn’t stand them, thought gripping her with a sudden hankering for a cigarette. But she hadn’t smoked one in weeks, and supposed that was a good thing to hold onto. Her clean streak would continue— for now. The brunette dimpled at the mention of bad ideas, glad her house’s legacy churned onwards. There’d be plenty of time for debauchery outside of school too. Flax scowled, shaking a clenched, embittered head. “Can’t say I’m surprised,” she replied, “but the Ministry needs to start fighting for the people it’s supposed to represent. Maybe a witness submitted an incident report? They could’ve figured it out through a bloodstain, I guess, but that would mean…” Flax paused, running a hand through her hair. “I’ll keep looking around– I’m sure something will turn up. But Nova, I just…never mind. Let’s have a good day– drink coffee and sit and all that.”

Nova rolled her eyes dramatically and then linked her finger with Flax’s and grinned. She chuckled at the other girl’s response and clarified: “To be fair, none of us were exactly fun to deal with this year. Maybe it’s always happened and I just never noticed, but I think we get suddenly much more idiotic in sixth year.” Nova shifted in her seat and pushed her hair over her shoulder idly. “I mean, I understand it, kind of. I know they’re all insanely busy- they were busy when Azaelia was still here. It’s just that- she worked with all of them, like every day. You’d think they’d...care a bit more.” She’d intended to appeal to the Department’s relationship with her sister today, but hadn’t gotten the chance. Hopefully she would get through to them soon. Nova straightened and gave Flax a small smile. “Thanks. But yeah, might as well enjoy England while I can. What’ve you been up to besides practices?”

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xmollyweasleyii:

“You know what traditional sounds good. Leaky? My treat, since it is almost your birthday.” Molly smiled. “But Merlin, though, that’s exciting. Moving all the way out to London in a month? Have you started looking at places yet? Or are you staying with a friend?” She headed in the direction of the Leaky Cauldron, gesturing for Nova to come. “I’m sorry. The bloody Ministry is so slow these days.“

Nova nodded and shot Molly a grin. “Perfect. And thanks, by the way.” She chuckled to herself. It was exciting, but it was also hectic. “Yeah, it is! Big change. Um...I was thinking about looking later today, and I picked up a Prophet in case anything was listed. But I’m mostly expecting to find a crummy flat relatively nearby and just manage.” She’d be able to work her way to a nicer place once she got settled, but she would rather be able to get news and see her friends and live in a dump than be safe and sound and cut off entirely. “At least it’s understandable. It doesn’t help, but it’s understandable... How is it, though? The Ministry?”

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hugo-xx-weasley:

“Of course I’ll take a bunch of pictures! Apparently the muggle world doesn’t have pictures that move about like we do, but they have cameras so I’ll make do. I’ll probably buy a bunch of trinkets to remember my stay. I can also buy you something too, if you’re okay with it that is.” Hugo feels bad that he’s gushing on about his summer when it does seems like the girl might not even get a chance to really leave home for more than a moment. The least he can do is bring her something to make her at least somewhat happy about something. Either way he is sure he can find her something that she’d like since it is the thought that counts more than how flashy an item might be. The Weasley boy nods, noting just how careful Nova’s mother appears to be but it does not seem to be for naught since things are a lot tense in the outside world. “Are you secretly a troublemaker?” He jokingly asks, seeing as if attracting trouble and causing it is a secondary trait his family has.

Nova nodded at the discussion of cameras and quickly reassured him. “Oh, right. It’ll be okay, though. I like the muggle cameras just as much; they’re more...calm? Subtle, I guess.” She grinned at him and chuckled. “Oh, please, you don’t have to get me anything! I’m a hard person to shop for, anyways. Just take pictures, and keep up with our book club!” Nova shrugged mischievously at his question. “A little. I used to be worse, actually. But no more than any other Gryffindor.”

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flax-macnair:

Flax laughed, eyes crinkling up at the brunette’s enthusiasm. “I’ll look out for you, then,” she replied, picturing Nova, all brash and hollering atop green and gold stands. She’d fit in well with the crowd, which was practically rolling after they’d extended recent win streak. Just needed to tip a few pints back, was all. The brunette rolled her eyes, knowing just how obnoxious her house could be. She’d perhaps been a perpetrator, though she’d never admit it. Perks of playing on the Gryffindor team. “Any highlights?” She asked, grin cracking the corner of her lips. Her own class had been notorious for throwing out of control rangers, though they carried less pranks than the usual class. Each year had its quirks, it seemed, though she’d stand by her own with no short of a roar. Still, with the prospect of war looming over the horizon…she’d cut the younger years some slack. At Nova’s words, her mouth curled into a bittersweet smile, ruffling her hair with a calloused hand. “Any luck?” She asked, tilting her head to the side. The ex-Gryffindor had a few Auror friends, though with the current situation, she doubted they’d get much of a break. She had her own knack for snooping, but without any leads… “If you know anything, I could help, if you wanted. I’ve been itching to do something, so you’d be doing me a favor.”

Nova grinned before clarifying: "Just write me whenever a particularly good game is coming up and I’ll get a ticket.” She thought for a moment and laughed to herself at the mess of incidents that year. Luckily, she herself hadn’t been involved with a good half of them. “Um...we had a party with a bonfire in the woods and everyone got sloshed. Lots of bad decisions there. And then there’s the Valentine’s Day auction, which was just a bunch of sexual tension and rich kids being petty. I refused to participate out of fear.” She shrugged and laughed again. “Mostly, just lots of bad ideas and alcohol.” But then Nova’s smile drooped and she shook her head bitterly. “Couldn’t even get an audience with them. I know there’s nothing big or they’d have told me, but I just want them to have someone on her case so they’ll know what to look for out in the field.” And, Nova thought, to let her pretend that it wasn’t over just yet. “All I know is from the day they reported her missing. That her house was a wreck. That they think she was taken around Friday night. Though I don’t know how they know the last part.”

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law-abiding-fred:

“They don’t know who you are? That’s impossible! That’s offensive! I can’t tolerate such ignorance. I’m going to stand up and shout your name as loud as magically possible. Right now!” Fred stated with a firm nod of his head, serious, at least for a few moments before he started chuckling. “Wait? What? Is that a disease or something?” He frowned slightly, pretending to look warily at Nova. “It’s a tea, I reckon.” Smiling he nodded, he was okay with that order. “I can go to Ireland.” He had gone a few times already to Ireland in the past weeks. “Oh no, now you have to explain, because I’m super-curious. Why is that?”

Nova blinked, not entirely convinced that Fred wouldn’t announce her presence to all of Diagon Alley. “Wait- are you-” she started, halting when he let up with his teasing and rolling her eyes. “My infamy only extends as far as Hogwarts, unfortunately. Unlike yours, I’m guessing?” She laughed and raised her hand to call the server, ordering quickly and turning back to her friend. “Yes, Fred. It’s just a tea. Besides, if I was going to poison you, I wouldn’t do it in public.” Nova grinned at his abrupt answer. “Well, you may not really want to- it’s rather boring- but I won’t stop you. Nor could I. I’d come myself, but obviously I can’t Apparate or anything until my birthday.” She chuckled wryly and shrugged. “Because all the wizarding money I have will be what’s left of my school money and whatever I can pull together the day I get here- I’m probably going to sell my old books or robes or something.”

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violentxviolet:

“I’ve been here a couple days now, so not long yet. Still trying to find my way around and everything,” she answered, holding the glass out to Nova. “You could always try asking me but I’m pretty shit at theory work, you’d be better off asking … basically anyone else,” Violet laughed softly. “Do you, do you think the Ministry has anything new to say about your sister?”

Nova nodded, taking the water from Violet. “Oh, okay. And thanks,” she said with a smile. “You know...it’s all weird, isn’t it? All of us acting like adults?” Nova paused as she realized what’d she said and grimaced.. “No offense, of course.” Nova rolled her eyes, chuckling lightly. “Noted. I mean, I guess I could always write Teddy, or Molly, or a professor, even. But it’s not like I need to pass a NEWT on it, so it’s not exactly important.” She glanced up at Violet and smiled kindly. “I hope so. But I doubt it. If there was new information, I’d know it by now. I’m just... going to force them into reopening her case so at least there’s someone trying to find an answer.”

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violentxviolet:

“Don’t even try, I have no idea where I’m gonna put most of this stuff anyway, so it’s better to keep it in boxes.” Looking in one of the smaller boxes, Violet dug out a glass and filled it, “That’s fine. What else have you got planned for today?”

Oh, thank God, Nova thought with a grin. “How long have you been moved in, by the way?” She balked a moment before trying to remember the plan she’d made. “Um...well, I’ve got to stop by the Ministry and pester them about ‘zaelia’s case...and then go by Ollivander’s because my damn wand hasn’t been cooperating...oh! I’m gonna try to find the Standard Book of Spells, volume 7, to teach myself when I have time.” She chuckled. “So I’ll probably be writing you on occasion, begging you to explain something.”

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falonburke:

“I can’t say I’m of the same mind.” Falon murmured, “I was well sick of cleaning up everyone’s messes.” Her lips twisted, not quite a smile but not necessarily not a smile, either. “I guess school set you up for that, at least.” Falon shook her head. “I just, er, moved into a flat in Phoenix Circus. So I’m close, but not quite here.”

Nova shrugged and shot Falon a grin. “Fair. We did have plenty of messes this year, didn’t we? But still, I’d like to see some familiar faces.” She chuckled dryly. “Yeah. But it’s not too bad. I’m just happy I got today off.” And at least she wasn’t working in the apothecary with all the squirming potions ingredients. She nodded politely. “Oh, that’s nice. Near enough to the shops if you need something, but not as busy. Aren’t some others of us living by there?”

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hugo-xx-weasley:

At least someone does. While he appears to be this perfect student, little does everyone—well everyone except Louis and Faye—know that he is struggling just to keep his grades near perfect in potions. If he ends up getting straight Os in all of his subjects, then he might cry from the excitement. He will not know for sure for another few months since the exam is scheduled for the end of term. “We’re going to New York City. I believe we are going to use a portkey instead of apparating since mum’s worried about the effects of long-distance apparating with me.” The boy’s smile grows when Nova agrees on wanting to meet up during the summer. “Do you think you’d be able to convince your mum?”

Nova nodded enthusiastically. “That’s great, though! Oh, you’ll have to take lots of pictures! Buy something thoroughly American, yeah?” She smiled reassuringly and shrugged. “Probably. She’s just touchy about me running around in the wizarding world when there aren’t like, professorial types to keep an eye on me, you know?” 

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law-abiding-fred:

“Screwed?” Fred giggled under his breath. “Not enough, dear Nova, not enough.” He commented shaking slowly his head. “I don’t know about that. What people are going to think? What do you think? I’m worried now!” He dramatically glanced around, pretending to nervously check if there were people looking at them. “I fear it’s too late to go away. Oh, hell, who cares? I don’t.” He chuckled softly, nodding at her question. “Yes, yes, something to drink, please. Surprise me.” He said waving dismissively a hand toward the menu, it didn’t matter what it was. ”Why are you asking? Are you interested? Where are you living? Home?”

"Plenty, trust me.” She said with a roll of her eyes. Nova looked over her shoulder in mock fear. “Most don’t know who I am anyway, so you might be okay for now. There’s time for a getaway if you need one,” she whispered conspiratorially. She chuckled and glanced over the menu again. “Okay. You’re getting Darjeeling, then. I don’t trust the other teas on here- one of them has porcupine quills in it.” Nova held up a hand to slow him down. “No, no. But, no offense! I’m back home in Ireland. It’s just I won’t be able to come up for another month, and even then I won’t be in any area you’ll want to stay in.”

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daniel-abbott:

Nodding, Daniel laughed. “Yea, I mean everyone I’ve seen is somewhere near London. Like in Camden or Phoenix Circus. It feels so lonely in Kenmare. But good! We can visit each other then.” he gave a smile, “Where are you working?” Letting another laugh surpass his lips, Daniel said, “All right, deal.”

Nova shrugged. “Birds of a feather, I guess. I mean, I’d probably live by everyone, too, if I’d had time to settle. It’s nice to not have to split up.” If London weren’t so expensive, she would’ve moved by now. But at least the other students were still finding their places; it made the transition easier somehow. “And we will! I’m over at the Shelbourne Street Cafe, if you know where that is? The coffee is crap, but it’s not bad. Nice people, usually.” She nodded determinedly and grinned. “Good. How are our Kestrels doing, before I forget?”

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flax-macnair:

“Thanks, mate,” she replied, grinning as she shot an exaggerated mock flex towards the girl. The Harpies were strong this year, and they’d been a powerhouse last season, so she reckoned they’d place in at least the top five. Most of Holyhead was confident they could take it all the way. She snorted lightly at Nova, gagging loudly at her housemate’s remark. “Gross,” she replied, wrinkling her nose at the display of much house pride. The Keeper’s gaze flickered downward, freezing up at Nova’s next words, leveling before she brought herself to a nod. “Yeah,” she replied, clearing her throat. “I, uh… I heard. Started poking around, but…there’s nothing. Still have a picture of us from our school days in my room. I don’t know, I feel like I should’ve checked in more, like I could’ve… Anyway, it’s really not about me. How’re you holding up, Fitzstuff?”

“As soon as I can, I’ll come to a game and scream louder than anyone else. It’ll be awesome,” Nova said resolutely. Maybe she’d bring a banner or something equally obnoxious. She rolled her eyes with a laugh. “You should’ve seen the rest of us! I don’t know what’s gotten into all the Gryffindors this year. It was like house pride to the extreme. And maybe it’s the impending doom, but I can’t name a single Gryffindor who didn’t do something particularly stupid.” Gryffindor recklessness was normal, of course, but this year had just been something else. Action and drama at every turn. Nova tried to smile reassuringly, touched by Flax’s words. “That’s sweet, though. The picture.” She glanced down and exhaled slowly. She hadn’t much discussed what had happened with anyone who had known- knew- Azaelia. It made it harder to stay composed. “But um, no, I’m fine...I mean, you know, it sucks, but... I just meant, that was why I came down today, I was trying to get the Ministry to reopen her case. Get answers or whatever.”

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xmollyweasleyii:

She hugged Nova back quickly. “It’s so good to see you. Are you living back in Ireland for the summer?” It had been too long since she had seen Nova, seen anyone from school. “Did you have anywhere in mind for the food spots? I’m on my lunch break and I’d love company, if you want some too.” Air rushed into her lungs as Nova mentioned Azaelia. It was easy to forget that the other girl’s sister wasn’t just off working, but Molly was sure it was constantly at the back of Nova’s mind, just like Molly’s mother was always at the back of her own. “Did they say anything? My dad had been pretty closed mouth about it all.”

Nova rolled her eyes with a grin. “Yeah. I’ll be seventeen in like a month, though, and I’m supposed to move out here then.” Nova beamed, hesitating over the restaurant options. “Oh, god. Um...we could go traditional with the Leaky Cauldron? Or there’s a stall about halfway up the street that sells crisps and some pretty good sandwiches, if you want to walk around?” She chuckled halfheartedly and shook her head. “Not really. Just that they couldn’t meet today, but if I wanted to write a letter formally requesting information on her case, I could do that. But... I know it’ll just be what they told us before, which is pretty much nothing.” She shrugged. “What can you do, you know?”