↺ ☀ après moi le déluge ❞ sj
⌛ fifth year hogwarts | @gryffjeong
⟶ ☀ it is a beautiful summer’s day in his opinion, perfect for a dip in the black lake.
a bubble head charm sits upon his head to aid him with his breathing, his wand tight inside his left hand as he dives deep, as deep as his chest and his lungs allow him to. the aquatic life in the enchanted lake isn’t too different from what he has seen in muggle britain, save for the giant squid he has become friends with, the dangerous grindylows, and the merfolk of the depths.
still, he is enchanted. if he were to be given a choice for his future, he would’ve chosen to become a magizoologist, one that focused on the magical beasts of the deep, all without batting an eyelash. he’s brought it up to his parents once, back when he was young and all too unknowing of the hefty responsibility affixed to his name, but his mother laughed it off like it was nothing but a child’s delirious day dream. the jung family genius never spoke of it again.
if only, he mutters as he swims upwards, the sun’s soft rays looking like the sharpest columns of light when filtered through the lake’s watery surface. if only it were possible.
he breaks through the surface looking no less majestic than he does on land, clothed with nothing but a thin sheet of water, green-lined black jammers covering the entirety of his legs. veovis swims until he can wade to shore, almost missing the presence of a girl seemingly standing near upon where he placed his things. ever diplomatic, he offers her an acknowledging nod as he tries to look more modest, hastily throwing the dark green towel around his shoulders while lithe fingers rake through his wet locks to keep their dripping ends away from his face.
“hello,” he greets, his smile simple and civil. “are you here for a swim too?”