This is a companion piece for
An Academic Affair
written by: waltzlikeits1698
"Academic rivalries can be difficult. They take up time and attention that could be better spent on other things, such as preparing for exams – or trying not to stare directly at said rival in front of the entire school. It's even worse when you’re the teacher."
A friend once told me to guard my heart after I told her about this girl I was falling in love with.
But, how does one land in love without the fall?
As the hopeless romantic lil shit that I am, heartbreak is but an occupational hazard.
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A friend once told me to guard my heart after I told her about this girl I was falling in love with. I thought it was sweet of her to say, and I knew she meant it, so I thanked her.
But I was 23, and in love. While the words themselves made sense, I wasn’t sold on the idea.
After all, how does one land in love without the fall?
As the hopeless romantic lil shit that I am, heartbreak is but an occupational hazard. I live for love, to love and be loved. The thought of constantly guarding my heart seemed tedious. Senseless. Maybe even feeble.
A decade and a half later, here I am, finally seeing what she saw. I think she knew the way I lived—so recklessly vulnerable—would eventually leave me with nothing but a heart full of shards and tangled heartstrings.
The worst part of is, I knew what she meant all along. I just don’t know any other way to live.
And it seems rather pointless to change at 38. Besides, would I even want to? The lil sht inside me gags, "cold turkey."
I’m afraid she is right.
For all its aching, my heart no longer breaks. It only stretches at the seams—miserably, painfully, without grace.
Like a bloated gut full of longing and adoration, flinching and faltering. But still, it flutters without self-preservation.
My heart wears her tiger stripes proudly, growing heavy, as it holds space for the love it still longs to give.
I cannot blame her.
After all, my greatest fear is lying on my deathbed, regretting that I didn't love enough.
Thank you to everyone who submitted prompts and to all who voted. It’s time to announce the out-of-context quote prompts and schedule for Fleurmione Week 2025 which will take place September 15-21st this year! 🎉
Day 1, September 15: “If you would excuse me now, I’m off to ruin my reputation”
Day 2, September 16: “She talks so fast, I got confused!”
Day 3, September 17: “Rule #1: The French are never wrong. Rule #2: If they are wrong, see Rule #1”
Day 4, September 18: “I could ruin you”
Day 5, September 19: “Veela are known for (insert word/phrase here), you know”
Day 6, September 20: “According to ‘Hogwarts: A History’, this used to be a sex dungeon”
Day 7, September 21: Free Day
As always: no AI generated content (fic, art, etc) will be allowed
If you have any other questions, send us an ask or join the +18 fleurmione discord server. You might also want to read over the Rules and FAQs on the last fleurmione week here, they’ll generally be about the same this year.
Best of luck with Fleurmione Week planning! May the plot bunnies be plentiful, may the writer’s block bend and wither to your will, may procrastination be a gentle, pretty friend to overcome… er, you get the picture
not even kidding be SO earnest. Be so honest and forthcoming about your life, your feelings in the pursuit of connection with others, and know being as earnest as possible in your experience is what quells loneliness in those who feel the same way as you do. Is what helps us feel seen. And builds community and resolve within the fact it doesn't have to feel so lonely and insurmountable. we need community and connection. You really are not as alone as you think, we're all scared. we need to hold each others hands
Round one was decided by the incomparable members of the Fleurmione Discord Server! If you’re over 18 and want to get involved in future FW prompting (or just find a home with other people who think about fleurmione too much) join here!
But with the prompting and round one of voting out of the way, now the task falls to you. It’s time to vote for the final 6 prompts for Fleurmione Week! 🎉 🎉
Your mission is to choose your favorite 6 entries of the ones listed, the ones you think your favorite fleurmione writers and artists would enjoy, or maybe just the ones you want to tackle yourself. As a reminder, we always have a Free Day, so think of it as if you’re picking out your ideal fleurmione week lineup. Fleur and Hermione are depending on you. No pressure! 😅
"Hermione Granger is no stranger to challenges, but some battles are unwinnable, especially when faced with a tiny opponent armed with conviction, curls, and an undeniable resemblance to a certain veela. Domestic life was supposed to be easier than war… wasn’t it?
Fleurmione Week 2024
Day 1: Veela Customs and Rituals
Winning Advice
Written by Lipeviez
Hermione knew there would be times when her daughter Ava experienced the same struggles as Fleur with being both Veela and human. She’d supplemented her own knowledge about Veela just in case, and humored Fleur’s assurances that Ava would need her too, but it made sense for her wife to be the person their daughter went to for support and advice when it came to Veela matters.
areudirty
origamiaround
theartofmadeline
dededos
turnnoffyourmind
gummygunk
blakekathryn
