proud of your boy;

· TOBY ANDERSON · · 25 · RAVENCLAW · ❝ I've wasted TIME I've WASTED me So say I'm SLOW for my age a late BLOOMER Okay, I agree ❞

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charliewatscn​:

“Well I think your compassion and ingenuity is something to be admired. The people in power could use a little bit of your heart if you ask me,” Charlie told him on a more genuine note. “I sure hope so,” she smiled, loving the thought of the four of them forming their own little family. “When do you think we’ll be able to take her out on a day trip with us? I don’t wanna overwhelm her or anything, but I don’t want her to miss out on any adventures we go on either.”

Toby smiled softly at the other before letting out a small hum, “Do you think I could go and charm them into have a little more heart, like I charmed you into loving me? Or are you the only one who is taken by my charms?” He couldn’t help but tease, relationships were always hard for him and he hadn’t been in many in his life, but the connection he had with Charlie was like nothing he had ever felt before and he loved her so deeply that he was awed by how much he could feel at times. “Maybe we could go one morning before work? It’ll be quieter out and she can get used to the sights and smells, ease her into being around a lot of people and other dogs.”

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msg // toby & reid

Reid: Maybe, I don't know whether I'd get away with it though. Might have to look into doggy daycare or paying someone to look after them if I did get one.

Reid: Yeah I guess there is that. Your new baby has the best family though. I'm sure she'll be very happy with you and Char.

Toby: There are plenty of options and people who make whole careers as being childminders but for dogs. So if you really wanted to get yourself a dog, then I say go for it.

Toby: I hope she settles in nicely and that Buzz doesn't pester her too much. It'd be terrible if they didn't get along and we'd have to rehome her.

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annaxcleves​:

“Something must have you very wrapped up there,” Anna said, nodding toward what her former housemate was doing, “Anything you can share or is it all top secret, hush hush?”

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Toby was snapped out of his trance when he heard someone speaking to him, blinking several times to let his eyes to adjust to something other than the pixels of his laptop screen. “Nothing top secret, no. I’m just behind on editing some photos that are going to be in an upcoming issue and I’m having some issues with the colouring of one of them. Hardly anything thrilling, just taxing.”

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natewood​:​

Nate heard a knock at his door and beamed widely as he saw a familiar face appear from behind it. “Toby! Hi,” he grinned. “I’m a little busy today but I haven’t taken lunch yet so I can spare a half hour,” Nate explained. “What’s better than the cafeteria food? Consider me curious.”

“Half an hour works well for me, I’ve got to be getting back to work this afternoon after all. Unfortunately hospital trips don’t allow me a full day off, not that I mind too much.” Especially when today wasn’t exactly anything too taxing for him, just a check up and some blood work. “I feel like anything is better then cafeteria food. But I stopped by a deli, picked up a ham and cheese toastie or a chicken salad sub. I’ll let you take your pick.”

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charliewatscn​:

“Much appreciated,” she laughed as he went the dramatics down to the miming in the air. “Well when you put it like that the idea is starting to sound kind of dumb,” Charlie frowned momentarily before breaking into another light laugh. The idea was just a foolish thought to begin with, but it was nice to make light of the situation from time to time. She gave an ever-keen Boss the last piece of chicken in her hands before taking a seat on the floor and looking at Toby’s interaction with Buddy, “Looks like she’s going to settle in with us just fine, don’t you think?”

“It’s a good idea in theory, but I guess a little poor when it comes to execution. There’s probably a reason why I’m not an Auror or an important member of the ministry. Too many good intentions without being realistic of how they could come to fruition.” He told the other with a small laugh, looking from Charlie down to the dog by his side and smiling. “I think she is, seems pretty settled even with the whirlwind that is Buzz around. I think they’ll be good for one another and good for us.”

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msg // toby & reid

Reid: Well I'm glad I've been informed. Animal stuff is always something I like to get. If I wasn't always at practice I think I'd probably have one myself by now.

Reid: I see that too for you both actually. Don't get me wrong I don't think you particularly mind any animal but you do seem to have an affinity for dogs.

Toby: You could always take a dog to practice with you, though I'm not sure what the team would think. But if you ever want to borrow a four-legged friend, you know where to call.

Toby: What can I say, they get called man's best friend for a reason.

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msg // toby & reid

Reid: I'm trying to assume less... Apparently it's not going well.

Reid: I'd like that. Thank you.

Reid: I like the idea of animals full stop. I am going to be happy with whatever you bring home.

Toby: Hey, no, it's alright. I guess that was just me informing you, though I could have done it better.

Toby: I think we're definitely dog people, I can't see a cat making its way into our home. And I think two dogs is the perfect amount for us right now.

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charliewatscn​:

“It’s okay. Maybe give those a rest for today though,” Charlie teased softly. Despite her comments, she was fine with Toby saying pretty much anything around her as she had a pretty good instinct for figuring out what he really meant. And sometimes wording thoughts could be hard, she couldn’t hold that against him. “You’re not wrong,” she smiled. “Woah, could you imagine?” Charlie then said after his statement. “That would be positively life-changing. Like… how do we test this? We might be sitting on the solution to world peace.”

“Putting a lock on the jar of dark and disturbing thoughts and images for at least 24 hours,” Toby told the other, making a locking motion in the air with a pretend key as he smiled at the other. “It’d certainly solve a lot of problems that’s for sure.” He commented, letting his hand move through Buddy’s fur from where she seemed to find a place to lie down next to him. “I don’t think there is any way to test it without committing some sort of crime like kidnapping death eaters to dangle chicken in front of them. It’s not exactly in my morals, but I guess we could pass this idea onto Aurors.” He chuckled.

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charliewatscn​:

“Thank you,” she laughed at his own reaction to it, glad they could agree on the subject. “You’re right, it doesn’t sound like something that you could do silently. And now I’m thinking too much of the logistics of eye-clawing and… I need to not,” Charlie admitted, her mind wandering out of pure fascination before she had to manually reel it back in. “Oh they liked that, didn’t they?” she laughed at the unified reaction from the two dogs. Charlie went to the refrigerator to pull out a Tupperware of some leftover chicken from the other day, bringing it back into the room. She opened it slowly, holding it out to Toby so they could both feed the dogs some of the meat.

“I’m really not doing well tonight on giving you pleasant visuals, am I?” Toby asked the other, first having bestiality and now the image of eye clawing. “Just ignore me from now on and think of sparkles and rainbows, hopefully I won’t say anything else horrifying.” He chuckled, hoping that nothing else terrible came out of his mouth that would be slightly disturbing for the rest of the evening. “I knew they would, it’s a magical word after all.” He commented, watching as the two dogs seemed to be on alert as Charlie moved to the kitchen before returning with what he guessed the animals would class as a magical box of goodness. “I wonder if humans had the same reaction to treats as animals did if the world would be a nicer place. Imagine wars being solved with a bit of cooked poultry.”

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msg // toby & reid

Reid: Really??? I mean... I am guessing this is of the furry variety because unless you and Char are that good at hiding things from me I don't expect it's the human variety.

Reid: Maybe at some point I'd be able to come see the new family member? If you'll let me. I've got a toy for Buzz I haven't had the chance to give to him yet.

Reid: Congratulations though on the expansion.

Toby: well given i'm asexual and you've got to have sex to have a baby, i'm going to say you're detective skills are pretty in tune with us. it's of the furry variety.

Toby: you're more then welcome to stop by when you're not at practice. her name is buddy and she is the sweetest girl and her and buzz already seem to be getting along amazingly.

Toby: thanks, i liked the idea of having a dog that was just a pet, y'know. someone buzz can play with when he's off duty.

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msg // toby & reid

Toby: so i am pleased to inform you that you're an uncle, once again.

Toby: you're also about to be sent a whole folder of photos of the new addition to the family. all professionally taken of course, because how could i resist when this kind of cuteness is in front of me.

Toby: i honestly don't think you're ready for how adorable these are going to be.

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After taking numerous wrong turns and directions off nearly every healer he came across, Toby finally managed to locate Nate’s office. Knocking twice on the door before opening it up and seeing the other sat at his desk, “Hey, I hope you’re not too busy because I may have brought some lunch that is better then the cafeteria stuff they have here.” Toby commented holding up a brown bag. “Had to come in for some tests today and thought I’d swing by and see how you’re doing.”

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pcarlfci​:

Pearl didn’t realise until it was too late that she’d kept shifting where she was until she’d walked backwards into someone, stumbling a little before she caught he balance and hugging her phone to her chest. It was with a startled but apologetic expression that she turned to face the person she’d managed to practically mow down. “Sorry… Do you ever just have a moment where you have to take a photo if you ever want anyone to believe what you saw?” That had been the moment for her and it had caused her to become otherwise completely unaware of her surroundings. 

Toby let out a small noise when the other collided into him, feeling the wind being knocked out of him a little as he waved her off. “No, no, you’re fine.” He smiled. “Trust me, I totally get it. It’s sort of my job to take photos of those kind of things, but I’m kind of intrigued as to what it is that’s caught your attention now.”

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charliewatscn​:

“Godric don’t even say those words together– I don’t wanna think about it,” Charlie cringed before breaking into a laugh as they watched the dogs learning to be comfortable in the same room as one another. “You’re right. No foul play so far– let’s hop they don’t claw each others’ eyes out when we go to bed,” she teased lightly, but she too hoped that this was a good new addition for them. “Should we give them some lunch? It’s around that time and maybe food is the perfect bonding experience to becoming fast friends?”

“Sorry, sorry, I take them back and shall now proceed to throw them into the void so they can never come up again.” Toby chuckled, looking at the horror on his girlfriends face because of what came out of his mouth. “If we keep them in our room with us I’m sure we’d wake up if there was eyes being clawed out. I imagine that’s a pretty noisy task.” Toby teased, looking at the two dogs and really believing that there wasn’t a chance of that happening. “You’re right, nothing says best friends like chicken.” He said, the last word out of his mouth causing both the dogs ears to prick up. “Yeah I think they’re agreeing with us on this.”

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je-mappelle-gigi​:

“A trend? Pity, I always preferred playing leader rather than follower,” Gigi joked, a small laugh following her words. Of course that was true, but really she couldn’t help but feel like she might not be alone. At Toby’s assertion she couldn’t help but wonder if she too wasn’t the only lost soul who felt like this was home, and in that vein that coming home would fix everything. No matter how much of a fairytale that seemed to be. “It is…perfect.” At least that was one answer she didn’t feel like she was lying about. “Exactly how I remembered.” She smiled, honestly glad to hear that Toby was doing well. It would be a lie to say she’d thought about him in her time away, but now face to face with the man she realised that neither of them had been their best selves when they’d last seen each other. She still wasn’t, but there was hope that he might be. “I think everybody is.” She nodded, the closest that she would get to letting her own truth go, before quickly changing the subject, “So, I am obviously here. But what are you doing?”

“Well if I remember anything from the last time we met, you’re hardly like anyone else around here. Something tells me there won’t be many people calling you a follower.” Toby chuckled and looked to outside the window, a smile on his lips. “It really never changes, does it. But in the very best way, it’s like coming home even if you haven’t considered it to be that for many years.” Toby tilted his head to the side ever so slightly, “As in here in your store or what am I doing with my life?” He asked, guessing she had meant the latter. “I’m a photographer for the Daily Prophet, I kind of love it actually.” He smiled, having taken up many hobbies during his stints in rehab to keep his idle hands busy and having found that photography was the one that stuck with him the most.

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charliewatscn​:

“Look, she’s curious,” she observed as Buddy finally dared to take a few steps forward. From a few gentle whines it was clear Buzz wanted them to dart around the apartment already and play fetch, but Buddy was still cautious. She took another few steps, no longer glued to Charlie’s leg. “Good girl, Buddy. Good girl. That’s Buzz. You two are gonna be housemates,” she laughed softly as the dogs were in proper sniffing distance of one another. “Should we be pitching him as her new brother or should we leave things open ended?” Charlie then asked Toby with another laugh.

“I think leaving things open ended would probably be best, wouldn’t want to call him her brother for them to fall in love. There will be no doggy incest in our home.” Toby chuckled, sitting in the armchair as he observed the cautious exchange of sniffs and paws between the two. “This seems to be going well though, no going for the throat and trying to pull each others fur out. I can only hope for the best with them and keep my fingers crossed that this wasn’t a terrible mistake.” He chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck because getting a second dog was a big responsibility. Especially a second collie, but he knew it’d be nice for Buzz to have a friend and it’d be nice for him to relax and play with her when he was off duty.

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je-mappelle-gigi​:

Gigi liked to think that she was pretty unforgettable - she’d always been able to leave a lasting impression - but it wasn’t as though she and Toby had been close. She’d known him to see, they’d ran in similar circles and partied together but it wasn’t one of the few friendships that she had somewhat attempted to maintain after she’d left Hogwarts. However, that didn’t mean that it wasn’t nice to see the familiar face. At least this wasn’t somebody she’d screwed over by disappearing out of the blue. “I was,” She confirmed, not elaborating as she simply shrugged before gesturing around the store vaguely, “And now I am here. Back. It has only been a couple of weeks, but it had been nice.” She was only hoping his questions wouldn’t go any further, like asking her why she might be back. “But you! How have you been? It had been…well, too long.”

“It’s funny, there seems to be a trend in which a lot of us move away for a while but always end up finding our way back here.” He smiled, because it wasn’t unheard of to see familiar faces from school pop back up again several years down the line. “How do you like being back?” He asked, knowing that it could be quite a nostalgic trip upon seeing the small towns once again. “I’m actually really good, much better then when we probably last saw one another. Took a lot to get here, still sort of on the journey. But, I’m good.”