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#a curious face

AJ,

Are you really? You've been forced to take a lot in the past couple of weeks. I don't know how many terrible things could happen all at once, it was a horrible chain reaction.

I wish we could see each other as well. It feels like ages since I've seen you, or any of my friends. I hope that you, Scorp, and Bradley can watch each others backs, I'd feel a little more comfortable about having to avoid making eye contact with all of you. Also, if it isn't too much to ask, could you check in with Marlowe sometime? I'm afraid that she's going to do something drastic. One of her rants might go farther than just yelling nasty words at whoever will listen to her rage. If I could be there for all of you, you know I would be, but the Ministry's word is law. They feel like this is important, and so this is what we have to do. I'm just glad that there are many people who don't agree that it's right.. Perhaps that will help shift things back to how they should be.

It would have been lovely to see you, but whoever talked you out of it was wise. A couple of seconds of seeing you would not be worth your death.

That is lovely news. I'm glad that you have been able to focus better on your studies, it's just a shame that this had to happen for you find motivation. It would be wonderful to see you as head boy.. I actually had my prefect status removed. What with my muggleborn and all. To be honest it's a bit of a relief, I don't think I was cut out to be a prefect.

Keep up the hard work sweetie,

Whitlea.

ps Leave your next note with Professor Langston. He somehow caught me retrieving your note, but assured me he'd help us and not say a word to anyone. It's strange to see him be so eager to help.. but I trust him, because he would have already turned us in if he wasn't going to help us. Sorry for being so careless.

#Big Mac

gabe-not-gabriel

Well,

gabe-not-gabriel

Uhh… sorry… I told you I’m bad at this sort of thing. It’s gonna be okay. I didn’t, umm, mean to upset you. I’m sure your sister is doing fine Whit, it’s okay.

Yeah, that sounds about right. Atmospheric. I hope so, because right now I just feel like an uneducated idiot compared to these people. No way. You are a Puff through and through. Which is a great compliment don’t worry. I bet you miss him… but like I said… someday this will have to be over, then you can go comfprt. I’d bet Galleons that he’s more worried about you than anything else, and who cares about his family. If they are really the reason that you can’t be together then that’s bull. If you are happy together, be happy together. Screw whatever they say.

whitlea-brant

No I understand. It's not fair of me to suddenly dump all of this on you, I'm a little surprised at myself. I'm usually better at managing things like this.

You're not an idiot Gabe. You've always done better than me in just about every subject so I think it's safe to say you're reasonably smart. Or I'm just a bigger idiot. Besides I'm pretty sure being a Ravenclaw is about more than doing well in class. Thank you. It's just.. what if something happens before this is over. He's been through much recently and after what happened with Ginnifer.. I just.. I wish I could see him sooner.

#chat #Gabe Richards

gabe-not-gabriel

Well,

gabe-not-gabriel

Well yeah, I’m sure they would. If they wanted to kill us, I figure they’d rather do it in a crazy dramatic way instead of death by starvation. How unceremonious that would be.

Stuffy in the sense that people were always studying and being quiet. I don’t really know why I was in Ravenclaw in all honesty. But hey, I guess the Sorting Hat knows its stuff more than I do. Oh shit… I forgot about AJ being a Pureblood… I’m sorry Whit… but, uhh, I mean, I’m sure one day things are gonna change and stuff. Then I bet you will be back together again… and stuff, and you will get all your friends back. Wow, I’m awful at this whole comforting thing, aren’t I? I’ll try and get better, swearsies. Good! I hope it will be monumental! And clever, and something far better than “Witty Whitlea.”

whitlea-brant

I.. I don't want to talk about that Gabe. I don't want to think about my friends being harmed, or worse k-k-killed. I just hope that my sister is having a better time in France.

Ah, I see more of an atmospheric sort of feel. I'm sure it will make sense to you some day. I was lucky enough to know from day one that I was meant to be in Hufflepuff. Though sometimes I wonder if the hat had considered any other house for me. It's alright.. I miss him.. but he's in a worse situation than I am. So really I only wish I could be their for him. I.. I don't know if we will Gabe. His parents kind of hate me, and my family, and all of my friends. No, no, no, you're just fine.

#chat #Gabe Richards

gabe-not-gabriel

Well,

gabe-not-gabriel

Oh god. I can’t imagine being banned from the kitchens… I am a growing boy, who needs to eat at least 16 plates of food per meal. You know? As long as they are supplying me with that, I suppose I’ll survive.

Yeah. It’s growing on me. It’s not as stuffy as the Ravenclaw Common Room. Now that was annoying. And like I said, at least I can still talk to my friends! Like you! I didn’t have many friends to start off with, so I guess I count myself lucky for that. I’m still working on that nickname by the way.

whitlea-brant

I think they would probably still feed us. Even if it wasn't much, or not exactly the best, but they would still feed us.. Still it's nice to still have the privilege to use the kitchens.

Was it stuffy? I would never have imagined so, but I've never ventured into other common rooms. AJ offered to take me to the Slytherin common room once, but that certainly won't happen now. I'm even more afraid to go in there than I was before the decree. Yes, I'm glad I still have you. I didn't realize how many friends I had that had pureblood ties.. I guess it's because I never really worried about blood purity up until recent decrees. I'm looking forward to it.

#chat #Gabe Richards

gabe-not-gabriel

Well,

I must admit that the Hufflepuff Common Rooms are welcoming if nothing else.

It kinda sucks…. but I’ve made some new friends…. and I’ve been able to keep some of my old ones…

whitlea-brant

I'm just glad I'm still allowed in the kitchens... So long as the elves aren't preparing food for the ministry. They're afraid I might touch something and ruin their food I guess..

I know it's strange still..but I'm sure sometime soon you'll find it as cozy as we Hufflepuffs do.

#chat #Gabe Richards

Dear AJ,

Was it really necessary to say that any other reader should suck a.. well you know. I don’t think that really would put them on our side. Being rude could get you tried for treason, and you are not being put to death because of something so trivial. You shouldn’t even be sending me notes. It’s utterly sweet, but if we get caught we’re both in terrible trouble, you especially.

You did nothing wrong sweetie, I wasn’t being exactly helpful. I was a little distracted. Not exactly the most able to help you after having such terrible news thrown in your face in such a terrible way. How have you been? Have you been managing alright? I wish I could be with you to right now to do what I can it’s so frustrating to not be able to talk to so many people. If you need to talk to someone I would try to find Bradley Ericson, he’s helped me through a rough spots.. I hadn’t even realized how many people I knew that weren’t considered to be a muggleborn. I’m fine sweetie. I just had a lot on my mind at the time, but I am doing much better than so many people at this school.

It’s funny how a small group of people can make such big decisions. It’s sad to see that we’re not the only ones who aren’t permitted to talk to their friends or dear ones, and all because of the opinion of one group of people. You told your parents? I thought you were the one who said now was not the time to tell them. How angry did they get? AJ you really shouldn’t have said anything. What are you going to do if you can’t stay with them during the summer? I would invite you to stay with my family, but that is now certainly out of the question. I don’t think you would even get a trial if they found you living with a muggleborn family. Please don’t do anything reckless in attempts to try and see me. It’s not worth it if I’m the reason you get into trouble. There’s no use in risking it. Just know that I love you.

Stay safe,

Whitlea.

p.s. If you’re crazy enough to reply I think it will be safe to leave a note in the legal section of the library since not many visit it. I will look for it somewhere on the dragon statue just before dinner on Monday night.

#big mac #Notes

mccrae-roisin

Yeah. I think it’s way easier on everybody if people aren’t complaining and being whiny about this. I definitely think it’s one of our many strengths.

whitlea-brant

The more negative emotions swirling around the worse this situation will get. It could cause a big mess that people should be able to avoid. I just don't want to upset people even further when they're already so scared and angered after so many events happening so quickly. Hopefully we can use it to help those who might need it.

mccrae-roisin

Yeah. See! The Ministry thought they could ruin our spirits with this, but here we are, seeing the positive in this. I figure we're the only ones who are....

whitlea-brant

I'm not going to get all whiny and grumpy over this. It'll just make things harder on everybody adjusting. One of the strengths of a Hufflepuff isn't it? Being able to find some sort of silver lining?

#chat #Roisin McCrae

Scars || Whitlea Self-para

Whitlea sat on her bed hugging her knees close to her chest as she watched her friends pack their things. She would be getting new roommates now that they were separating muggle borns from those with pureblood heritage. She was a little frightened of who might be moving in with her. She had always been with the same girls each year and had finally gotten comfortable being a little looser around them, but now most of them would be heading to the Gryffindor tower.

It wasn't fair. Whitlea almost never got upset, but this wasn't even remotely right. How could they just label them undesirable and stuff them away in the Hufflepuff dorm and forget about them. Did they really just expect the other students to ignore their friends? Her forehead fell to rest on the top of her knees. It was almost worse for those who didn't have to wear the pins, they were the ones expected to just cut off all ties with those labeled muggleborns. They were the ones being threatened with trial if caught associating with people like her. But now with all of the muggleborns in one area it would be much easier to pick at them wouldn't it?

Her eyes flickered up to make sure nobody was there to see as she peeled up her sleeve to reveal the bandage still wrapped around her arms. She carefully unbound it as the girls left without a word. Whitlea stared at the message on her arm her body starting to shake. Even with her dyslexia she knew exactly what was written on her arms. Her long fingers brushed along the words "half-blood slut". She had debated back and forth of whether it was good or bad that she didn't know who had written the words. Yet no matter who it was the words still stung as much as they did the day they were dug into her skin. She stared at the other arm the one marked with "dirty blood". Was her heritage really that repulsive? It couldn't be. She couldn't think of how muggleborns, or those without a pureblood in their family, was inherently worse than those who did have a pureblood relative. She had never seen a difference between AJ and herself when it came to magic.

Her heart stopped for a second. AJ. If he wasn't going through enough right now with the loss of his sister she was now unable to be there for him. To comfort him. She ached to hold him and tell him she was there if he needed her, but she would not be the reason AJ was put on trial. She would not let him be hurt like that. As much as she hated to know he was left to deal with his pain alone. She looked at the words on her arms again and remembered one of the things her torturer had said about AJ. That he was a traitor. Would he be judged because of their past relationship? Even if they ceased all contact now? Her shoulders began to shake as tears started to escape from her eyes. She couldn't bare the thought of AJ getting himself hurt. Especially if she was involved. She needed to officially break things off with him, as much as it would hurt both of them. As much as it was horrible to do after what had happened to Ginnifer, but she needed to make sure he didn't do anything reckless. Not because of this law.

She bolted up straight quickly pulling down her sleeves and wiping her eyes as the door clicked. A girl a little smaller than herself wearing Ravenclaw robes peeked in the door. Whitlea gave her a bright smile,"Hello there, welcome to the Hufflepuff house. It's so nice to have you here. I hope you'll come to enjoy yourself, if I can do anything for you please, be sure to let me know."

#self-para

mccrae-roisin

You're right! I see how this is a bad thing, but look at the opportunities as well! Everyone is bonding and getting to know each other. Who knows, maybe we'll all form a bond and try to stick together through whatever they throw at us.

whitlea-brant

It's a very complex situation, but that doesn't mean we should let it ruin our spirit. After all we still get to learn. That's what we're here for. To learn and grow stronger the social aspects aren't that important. I just feel bad that not everybody gets to experience this wonderful mix of people.

#chat #Roisin McCrae

mccrae-roisin

R-really?

As if the badges weren’t enough…now no one can talk to us…

This is really ridiculous. We’re people just like everyone else. The bright side is that at least I don’t have to move since I’m already in Hufflepuff…

whitlea-brant

And.. and we get to meet a bunch of new people as they move into our dorms. I think I'll get to know a lot of new people better because of this. It might be nice to not be expected to avoid certain people just because of what house the hat placed them in.. Perhaps this will bring some new perspective.

Of- of- yeah- of cou.. Course it.. W- will.

whitlea-brant

Thank goodness so long as there isn't any permanent damage.. Are you sure you're alright? I haven't see a lot of you lately. Although that may be my own fault.

#chat #//ignore the gun