#age: 16

[woolblossom-archive]

I think this was a Steven universe marching band outfit design ?

[scampish-scotty-scamander]

One More Light Goes Out: 1998 (Andromeda & Rolf)

The Battle of Hogwarts

Rolf was sixteen years old and thrust into the heart of a fight that had spanned longer than his lifetime. As a Hufflepuff he had grown up as a gentle boy. Never harmed a fly, defended bullies for fear of them being in trouble. He was innocent and kind, he was a rare thing in today’s society. 

He’d always been one to run as far away as he could from conflict. In the more recent years he’d learnt to stand up for himself. Made friends and eventually joined Dumbledore’s Army. He’d been a latecomer to the small organisation. Luna had led him without saying a word to a mysterious room and that was where his confidence has bloomed. Support and tuition from friends.

He’d last seen Dora before the battle. He’d ran into her just before the battle and exclaimed his surprise at seeing her there. That was where Rolf told her and made the decision to fight. He knew it was the right thing to do.

She’d told him to be safe and he returned the words with a smile. The boy adored Dora. She was his best friend and sister-like figure. A role model to look up to. A tight hug and a pro-longed kiss on the head as she muttered a cheeky comment. In typical Dora fashion it was something about how it was the Death Eaters who needed protecting from her. Nothing seemed to dampen her spirit.

That had been the last time he’d seen her as she ran off towards the stairs of the astronomy tower with the words “Find me after the battle”.

He’d found her.

Rolf stood frozen on the spot.  He could feel his hands begin to shake and tears well up in his eyes as he stared into the Great Hall. Not once had he imagined this image in front of him, he’d only ever seen it the other way around. 

The battle was in the thick of it when he returned to the courtyard after fighting near the Astronomy tower. He’d glimpsed Harry and Voldemort battle in the courtyard before hiding for his own safety. Formations had dissipated and he took the logical decision to shelter for a few minutes. Next he was aware of Voldemort’s defeat and the Death Eater’s surrender.

His first thought had been her words. That was where he was stood now.

The boy felt his voice crack and break as he tried to utter out some form of sentence but his body failed him. Overwhelmed with shock, pain, grief, anger among other things. Dora was lying peacefully still on a stretcher.

The smell of death lingered in the room as he looked around and spied one of the Weasely twins amongst the dead. His eyes caught sight of Remus Lupin. He’d had him as a Professor and also knew him from family events. He fondly remembered the older man ruffling his hair as he and his father had spent the holiday’s at Andy’s house where Dora had brought Remus.

Dropping to his knees beside her as he sobbed. “No please” he croaked and gripped onto her sleeve as he lent over her. “Dora..” the boy put his hand to her cheek and jumped a little at the cold touch. “But I found you. I’m right here.” he cried in denial as he didn’t want to believe what was in front of him.

@call-me-andy

[themiddle-mckinnon]

Cassette Tapes: Spring 1975 (Xeno&Mark)

Sleep was the last thing on his mind right now. That was why he was here. Pacing around the Astronomy Tower.

Things were tough lately and when he felt like he was struggling, music helped.

Frank Sinatra was loaded into his cassette player tonight. The soft Italian baritone voice eased him as he eventually calmed down and lent against the balcony and gazed upon the lake.

He rubbed his eyes slightly as Mark struggled with emotion. Deep emotion that was. He thought it made you seem weak, that he had to be strong. You weren’t allowed to show emotion.

Now, Mark was a happy guy most of the time and that was truth. He was a bubbly person. It was how he preferred to be. Yet there were times when things got tough and he didn’t know how to cope.

Turning around he froze as he noticed a shadow coming up the staircase. He wasn’t sure whether to panic or hide. Pulling the headphones to sit around his neck and looked down slightly.

Merlin, he hoped it wasn’t a prefect.

@xeno-philiac

[notsotrusted-thomas]

Downtime: 1978 (Barty&Thomas)

He liked these days best. The summer was fading into Autumn but the days were still warm. He’d just started his sixth year and exams were piling up.

Lazy Sundays were often spent sat on the side of the Quidditch pitch with a notebook on his knees and a stack of books beside him. Tommy liked the peace and quiet of it all. He’d sit there and study while Barty went and practiced for Quidditch.

Gazing up once he finished his sentence to see what the other boy was doing. Smiling to himself he cracked a grin.

“Wow and I thought we came here so you’d get better not worse” he said playfully to the older boy.

@thepurest-barty-crouch

[therebellious-black]

Broken Home: January 1976 (James&Sirius)

Heavy boots clunked as he walked up the steps onto the porch of the Potter’s household. Truthfully it was getting embarassing now. He spent so much time at his best friend’s house and although he could see they didn’t mind as they always welcomed him, he couldn’t shake the feeling of being a burden.

The Christmas period which is usually full of joy and thanks was far from that in the Black house. It had been full of screaming and slammed doors. Sirius had only put up with it for so long before he hopped on the patchword motorbike he’d built from scratch out of old parts. It was a trusted little thing that never failed him, thankfully. The drive had been full of debating whether to turn around or not but he had soon arrived and it now sat on the driveway. 

Knocking gently on the door as he knew it was late and the possibilty of James’ parents being asleep was high and he didn’t want to wake them.

Upon seeing the familiar face appear when the door opened he sighed softly and glanced to the side for a moment.

“Do I even have to say it?”

@oh-dear-prongs

[woolblossom-archive]

my HS marching band took a trip to disney world and i met ariel <3

[anorganizedstreet]