1 Feb 2025, 03:05
Love Is In The Air~
Saturday
February 1st, 2025
Valentine's Day was a bittersweet celebration in the Lewis household.
On the one hand, it was quite disappointing to have such a big reminder that Claire's mother wasn't around anymore, and she knew her dad was lonely at times because of her. On the other hand, whenever her dad did date, it was nice to see his chipper mood on Valentine's Day. She could still remember his smile when he'd come home from a date last year with - what was his name? Chris?
And, more importantly, her dad had taught her a valuable lesson: love isn't only for couples, and all love is to be celebrated. She'd spent many Valentine's Days on the couch with Rose and Hana, eating their weight in sweets and watching television, and she'd spent just as many at her aunt's bakery, tasting each year's special Valentine's Day frosting before Summer used it on an actual cake.
It was a pleasant surprise to see the boxes scattered on the tables in the Great Hall, and Claire was just as eager to contribute to the communal goal of stuffing them full of letters as everyone else was. She plopped down at the Slytherin table, dipped her quill in her inkwell, and began writing, occasionally glancing at the other students in the Great Hall and imagining the love they were all feeling as they wrote too.
"There we go," Claire said, a faint blush on her cheeks as she slid her letters into the box, sliding Colin's in last.Letters
Avery Gray,
Reducio
I don't really know what to write here. We've only known each other a short while, but I appreciate you very much. You brought fun and adventure into my life, and you gave me a gift: a friend, which I've sorely lacked since coming to Hogwarts.
You're a very talented flyer, that goes without saying, but the most impressive thing about you is just how strong you are. Watching you pick yourself up after that nasty fall and press on was nothing short of inspiring, and I look forward to spending more time with you. Preferably not in the hospital wing.
your friend,
Claire
Aly Salinger,
Reducio
First things first, I want to thank you for your help last week. As embarrassing as it is to admit, it's easier to talk to you in a letter without my nerves making my stomach ache. Maybe it should be more embarrassing to admit that I look up to you.
You're very talented at what you do. You're a wonderful flyer, and watching you at the quidditch match was a real treat. During our practice, you found the snitch so quickly that I had hardly had time to begin searching. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I look up to you for your talent, but also for your patience in working with a younger student to welcome her into the fold of quidditch. I can only hope that I'm half the witch you are when I'm your age.
your unofficial protégé,
Claire
Colin McCoire,
Reducio
I'm so proud to share a house with you, but the traits of yours which I admire most are oddly suited more for the other houses than for Slytherin.
You're brave, and you're bold, more so than most Gryffindors I'd wager. As soon as you enter a room, it's like your presence commands the entire room. People can't help but stare, wondering what your next move will be. It's admirable, and I am one of those people.
But the most endearing part of who you are has to be your curiosity and your eagerness to learn. You're a tad lacking when it comes to understanding muggles, but still you make the effort to understand a world which is so different than the one you grew up in. Hearing about my own world through you has been one of the most fascinating pastimes I've had since meeting you, and I can't wait to speak with you more on all sorts of things.
your danger noodle,
Claire
Professor Clairmont,
Reducio
First, I want to say it's very kind of you to set up these boxes. It's good to let our friends know how much we care and it's just as good to feel appreciated.
I've yet to properly meet you, but you were there when our common room flooded a few weeks ago, and I just want to say having you there made everyone a bit less prone to panic. You've got a way about you that soothes the nerves, and I want to thank you for being there that night as well.
I look forward to taking your class in two years, and I hope you know just how appreciated you are.
your future student,
Claire Lewis
She look across the Great Hall, eyes peeled for Avery, Colin, or even Aly, and hoped she hadn't laid it on a bit thick with her letters. She'd wanted to tell them how much they'd meant to her, but maybe she'd said just a bit too much in her letters?
Oh, well. It was too late now. The letters were in the box, and she wasn't going to ask Professor Clairmont for help retrieving them because of her slight embarrassment. She didn't even know Professor Clairmont, since Divination wasn't available for first years, and she'd only really seen the professor after that flood in the common room when the younger students had congregated in the Great Hall.
No, it was better to not embarrass herself in front of the professor.
1 Feb 2025, 11:46
Love Is In The Air~
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After all that hubbub for Ruth's birthday, people from the other side of the Hufflepuff Table started gathering in the centre of the table, slipping something inside... A box. Aurelia creased an eyebrow as she remembered nothing about an announcement that involved a box. Chewing her toast slowly, one would think she was simply attempting to savour her buttery toast; however, her deep brown eyes zeroed in on the said box, littering the centre of the Hufflepuff Table, her eyes slightly squinted as if pondering the action of questioning the purpose of it. The young badger tentatively reached for the bowl of mashed potatoes, her eyes on the box and the students slipping torn small parchments inside while she put some of the dish on her golden platter. Her face immediately scrunched from immediate disgust when she overheard the squeals and, of course, the conversation—which is already disrespecting her ears. They were talking about Valentine's Day and how they slipped letters for the boys around in Hogwarts that they initially fancied. That is right; Valentine's Day is coming, for February is entitled as the month of love in every corner of the world. Her face contorted into a sour expression as if she was the one that got splashed by the vinegar for failing an attempt to open the Hufflepuff Common Room; the young Hufflepuff witch loses her appetite as she rests her chin on her palm, her lips pursed. Valentine despised Valentine, or whoever the name originated from, or perhaps the holiday. Horrifying holiday, if someone bothers to ask her opinion about such atrocities. Love, what a vulnerable thing to nurture. Romance, where one is required to be unguarded in order to be loved and understood. What loads of hippogriff dung. Merlin forbade that she would come across such weakness, to have someone that can be used as leverage upon her head. It is like accepting defeat; it is like going and fighting in a war with no armour whatsoever, unguarded and unshielded; it is like pulling your heart out, watching the veins and arteries come undone from their respective places, and throwing it out on the dusty ground for others to see. Loving someone can be associated with being naked in public, or so Aurelia believes anyway. Although Valentine's does not have to be romantic. There are so many forms of love, and being overshadowed by romance, they became so underrated and hardly mentioned everywhere. Everything is about love nowadays, like people are so eager to connect with everybody. Of course, it is all human nature, but if love is portrayed as bare in front of a person who, first of all, had all the resources to betray and tear you into pieces, isn't it logical to cross off love in one of the possibilities of your future? Perhaps she was just being bitter; perhaps she did not know what love really meant, as she only defined love for herself through her mother and... Her absent father. No one leaves someone for themselves if they really love someone. It is all inconvenient to lay bare while the other attempts to strip you of your entire being. Opening her enchanted leather satchel—which now consisted of checked-out books from the Hogwarts Library as the enchantment allows the satchel to carry everything one, or Aurelia for that matter, can only dream of—she searched for a parchment and her muggle ballpoint pen before closing it. Huffing a little as her mind worked tirelessly on whoever she should send her precious energy short letters to, she closed the satchel before pushing her golden plate a little to give her space to write. One person that immediately comes to mind is Ruth Fairchild, a fellow Hufflepuff witch and someone she, on occasion, spends her free time with, the first person she wondered if she was going to this place so she could go to this said place. Aurelia is undoubtedly comforted by her familiar presence and therefore deems Ruth as someone worthy to write a letter on. She folded the letter after. Are there any people she somehow tolerates? Well, those people that falls into that same category were Pamela Graham and Mamori Anezaki, both Hufflepuffs, which she played a game of Wizard's Chess with last month. Aurelia always makes a point of giving them both a tight-lipped smile as a form of formal, or perhaps, casual greeting. She is also comforted by the fact that she is opening up to them, that somehow she is comforted by their presence. If not Ruth, then Pamela. She did not know what Mamori thinks of her, as they don't actually talk that much. It is also a factor that after their last game, the young wizard might've harboured a little bit of animosity towards her. That is okay for her, of course. She understood the consequences of her attitude towards other people and therefore acknowledges it wholeheartedly. She will be writing them both a letter, to commemorate her familiarity with the both of them.
Her muggle ballpoint pen stayed suspended in the air when she noticed how incredulous it was that she only wrote for Hufflepuffs, which also showcased her closed-off personality: the hesitation of opening up to the students from the other Houses. She remembered some people, some people she partially knew won't be getting any letters from their unlikeable personalities. Yes, unlikable. Whether it was because of their questionable beliefs or their rather impressionable actions, one would wonder if they pondered that heavily in their mind before its execution. Not that she could say something about them when they, perhaps, are two peas in a pod. Aurelia knew she won't be getting one too. She thought of Curtis Gates. What... Er... Curious Ravenclaw that was. If Aurelia had told him to go and swim in the Great Lake, he would have gone there already before being told. If Curtis finds something fun that also somehow disregards the rules, the young wizard would happily do it. She knew this boy would be someone that would be earlier to die than everyone else for some stupid reason, and she took it upon herself to watch him with a suspicious gaze—this train of thought made her search for a certain Ravenclaw with accusatory looks—before she started scribbling. Yeah, that would teach him. Most definitely. She thought of Edwin Westbridge too. What an obnoxious Gryffindor. Stealing her favourite Library corner AND then parading the fact that he heavily disliked werewolves. If that is not a sign of someone who grew up inherently privileged then Aurelia doesn't know what is. She thought of somehow trolling him, just to wipe off that foolish and pompous grin on his face, an impression that he always carries with him, perhaps to personally insult. She babbled embarrasingly in front of him about the status of werewolves in the society thinking that he was compassionate about them too, only to be smacked with his efforts to become an educated skeptic. She wished she could somehow change Westbridge's perception about this cursed beings, however, he looks so set in his opinions and any attempt of persuasion will be, perhaps, debunked. Already cackling evilly from her own silliness, Aurelia decided against signing her initials on the sarcastic letter. Westbridge mentioned that he already studies the DADA Second Year spells ahead of the time, and the young badger would rather not much taste her own medicine. She crossed off some bits that it is almost incomprehensible, although, her green ink would be very much recognisable, as she never saw someone like her who takes the colour green to a whole another level. Her dazzling barrettes are dark green, she consistently wore her dark green turtleneck sweaters, and she writes with a green ink, especially to highlight her notes. Never mind, what is he going to do, accuse her? Chuckling to herself as though she finally achieve a certain level of villainy, she folded all the letters and ambulated towards the box with a haughty expression on her delicate face. Love is in the air, truly! |
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1 Feb 2025, 15:00
Love Is In The Air~
Avis had indeed "found Maisie to tell her about it." And Maisie wasn't exactly happy about it because she thought that kindness wasn't kindness if it was forced or coerced. You should, frankly, just be kind to people. You didn't need a holiday for that. In fact, it rather subverted the whole point of it. It allowed people like Saunders to let other people almost drown if they could simply write away their sins on a holiday.
Apparently, however, Avis had written her a letter. So, begrudgingly Maisie felt obligated to reciprocate. Trotting down to the Great Hall, Maisie took out a piece of parchment and one of her quills and composed the following:
Reducio
Hi Avis,
This is a note to tell you that you don't need validation from me to know you are amazing. Thanks for being my adventure buddy, best friend, and co-planner on Operation Fun. We got this.
Maisie
Speaking of Operation Fun, there was someone else who probably should get a letter. In fact, they'd probably already been here because, you know, it was responsible to be at errands. In fact, Mylo might argue it was responsible to be kind to people on Valentine's Day.
Pulling a new piece of paper, she began:
Reducio
Hi Mylo,
As it is our responsibility to help you have more fun, consider this an IOU. Fun will be arriving soon. Consider it a Valentine's gift.
Maisie
There was still a lot of work to do on Operation Fun, but she was determined. Because Mylo was actually cool. They were intelligent and and frankly it was a lot of fun annoying them. And one day soon, Maisie knew, Mylo would be fun.
Until then, there was planning to do and with that in mind, she exited the hall.
With permission from @Avis Greymond. Also mentioning @Mylo Atkins
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1 Feb 2025, 16:14
Love Is In The Air~
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┏ February! Stifling a yawn as she got out of bed, Lyanna quickly got dressed and left the Hufflepuff common room. She'd gotten up a bit earlier, but the great hall was still packed as usual. No one was eating yet though. Then she noticed why: there were boxes for people to add paper notes for others, as a fun Valentines Day exchange of compliments, a way to strengthen friendship and even send a secret note to your crush! Even though Lyanna didn't have a crush, she loved the idea of this fun event and all the funny gossip it would create. After everything that had happened during Christmas and the consequences it had, Lyanna certainly needed a fresh start. She had been feeling nervous and lost for the last month, but maybe this new atmosphere would change that.
Thinking that as she walked to the Hufflepuff table, Lyanna realized who she would write a note to. Not just friends. The person who fueled this atmosphere of love and friendship, the person who possibly made that new start. She would write a note to Sereia Clairmont, professor of Divination. Sitting down and grabbing quill and parchment, Lyanna started writing.ReducioPerfect. Smiling, Lyanna placed the letter in the box at her end of the table and as she took another piece of parchment she knew immediately who she would write to.Dear professor Clairmont,
I know we haven't met in person yet, but I still wanted to send you this note. During the Christmas break there has been a lot of complicated family drama and since then I have never felt so lost and mixed-up. This idea and the start of a new month has brightened up my day and I appreciate this new atmosphere of friendship, kindness and love very much.
Happy Valentines Day,
-Lyanna OakReducioAs she placed her newly-written note into the box, she smiled. Just as Sereia Claimont's idea for Valentines Day brightened up Lyanna's day, she hoped that her notes would brighten up theirs.Dear Av,
I can't thank you more for stepping into my compartment on the train when we first met. You are the most amazing friend and I can't wait to have more exciting adventures together!
Love,
-Lya
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1 Feb 2025, 21:47
Love Is In The Air~
february 1st, 2025 wc: 405 w/out letters interacting with: @Emily Shephard
She grinned, reaching for a sparkly pink pen she kept tucked away in her sleeve. There were so many people she wanted to send letters to! Emily, of course, but she also wanted to send one to Ophelia too, and then definitely a letter to a certain Slytherin. Maybe not necessarily a threat, but definitely a 'leave my poor Emi alone!' letter. If only the letters could go internationally, Scout wouldn't mind sending a letter to Zyair...
The thought crossed her mind, who else would she send a Valentine's letter to besides her friends? She drummed her fingers against the table as she tried to think. Hm, hm, there really wasn't anyone else she could think of. Since nobody else came to mind, all that was left is doing the math and... how many letters was she supposed to write?
Two... no, three? Three was so much writing! But she hunkered down anyway and began scribbling, glittery pink ink decaling the letters when she couldn't figure out what words she wanted to say.ReducioEmily,
You're my bestest friend in the whole world! I don't know what I'd do without you around. I'd probably go crazy, to be honest. I'm so glad we got to hangout over break and I'm even more glad that you still put up with me even when I'm all sad and moody.
If there's anyone that ever bothers you again, just let me know and I'll jinx them just like I did with Casey! Except this time I'll totally mean to do it and I'll be meaner than I was last time! I'd do it all for you!
Much love,
ScoutieCool, cool, that was... one... of four. She's totally got this! Four isn't even that big of a number, and starting with Emily totally made this whole process easier. Writing a letter to Emily, maybe she should actually start writing them to her friend. Sometimes when Scout found talking to be hard, she'd think it'd be easier to scribble her feelings out on parchment rather than try and express it with words. Which was weird, because she liked talking way more than reading.ReducioOphelia,
Ha! Bet you weren't expecting a letter from your dear old Scout, huh? I feel like I didn't get to really thank you back when you were helping me with my fashion crisis, so I'm writing this letter to you to thank you again! You're a really good friend and I'm glad I got to meet you at your joint birthday party!
From,
ScoutieWoohoo, two down! Only two more to go, she was really getting the hang of this thing. Maybe her letters would start being hundreds of thousands of words long! That... wait, no, that sounds super boring. At some point not even Scout would want to read it.ReducioColin McCoire,
This is a WARNING!!!! If you are mean to Emily or even think about being mean to Emily or pushing her boundary I'll know!! And I pinky promise cross my heart that I'll never forgive you for it!!
Have a nice Valentine's day otherwise!
ScoutGreat! Now she was done with her letters and it hadn't taken nearly as long as she had thought! What to do now, maybe Emily was already down, and nothing would make Scout happier than seeing her buddy.
"Emi! Hi, what are you doing today? Did you write a letter yet?"
don't look at me; you can't understand, right? i'm just like a monstrous flower that bloomed too soon
scout fu-hai & zyair ona'je
1 Feb 2025, 23:07
Love Is In The Air~
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love is in the air • threadOphelia entered the Great Hall on the first day of February to an explosion of Valentine's Day decor. Now, if she hadn't been accustomed to such blatant changes in the Hogwarts atmosphere, she might've physically jumped with surprise. But she'd been here for a year and a half, and she knew that this was just how the castle operated.
There seemed to be some sort of Valentine activity going on, with boxes at the ends of each of the house tables. As Ophelia observed, she realised what it was. An opportunity for students to send kind messages to each other! Others slipped little slips of parchment with messages on them into the box, and the Ravenclaw assumed that they'd get sent by the staff to whoever they were meant to reach. Usually, Ophelia participated in such activities, and today would be no exception.
She made her way to an empty place at the Ravenclaw table and sat down. Out of her satchel came a well of one of her favourite coloured inks, her calligraphy quill, and a few pieces of pre-cut parchment. After a few moments of brainstorming who the notes would go to and what they would say, Ophelia began writing. There was loads to get written down with not very much room on the slips of parchment, so she wrote meaningful but quick messages. The whole process didn't take her long.
Soon after she was done, she packed up her things and folded her notes. On her way out of the Great Hall, she slipped them into the special box. She couldn't wait for them to find their way over to their recipients.ReducioTo my dorm-buddy @Brookline Quinn,
You're the best dormmate any Ravenclaw girl could ever ask for-- sweet, organised, fun, and so supportive! Thank you for letting me (and Dove!) move into your dorm in the beginning of the year! We both appreciate your company (and Tigeress!) every day. Staying in Ravenclaw tower wouldn't be the same without you. Have a great Valentine's Day!
Your friend,
Ophelia NorthwellTo my best friend @Quinn Brook,
I barely ever see you around anymore, but I'm still thinking about you. I hope your second year at Hogwarts is going amazingly, and that we can meet up more often soon. Maybe we can meet up back home in Dublin again? Have a great Valentine's Day, Quinn!
Your friend,
Ophelia NorthwellTo @Emily Shephard,
Hope everything is going great for you and may your day shine, birthday buddy! I'm always here if you ever need a friend to lean on or talk to, and maybe we can come up with a few more great ideas together next time we meet. Have a great Valentine's Day!
Your friend,
Ophelia NorthwellTo @Topaz November,
I know we haven't talked in a really long while, but I'm still thinking about all the fun we've had together. From the Hogwarts balls that we attended together to that time you taught me to dance at an errand. Every moment's a shining one when it's spent with you and I can't wait to share some more memories with you. Have a great Valentine's Day, Topaz!
Your friend,
Ophelia Northwell
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2 Feb 2025, 01:47
Love Is In The Air~
He wonders if anyone would write valentine letter to him?
SPEECH MENTION #008080 All included next to the letters.] WC DATE 296 1/02/2025
He is of no bother, in his mind- this is some form of icky girly stuff, something that he isn't to into- and that's funny cause he is supposedly into everything.
Regardless, he would like to write some nice things anyways for his friends, he would rather that than receive anything.
He thought about the past 4 months he has been here, from the very beginning to the end- and an idea began to form inside his head. He picked up his feather and began writing.
To @Novalie Moon
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It's been a while! Thank you again for the awesome trip and chat on the train, it puts me to ease that Hogwarts have friends like you. Don't be a stranger! Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
Solar
It's been a while! Thank you again for the awesome trip and chat on the train, it puts me to ease that Hogwarts have friends like you. Don't be a stranger! Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
Solar
He chuckles, though folds the letter and puts it aside as he tries to think back to others in his time here. He met a lot of new people, some that he isn't quite sure will remember him anyways, but he knows the one that made a deep impression on him.
Ah, I know.. He pulls out a new sheet of paper and starts writing;
To @Adeline Spinks
Reducio
Thanks for that photo! Every time I see it, it reminds me of you! If you see- find or even take a photo of anything nifty- please share them with me! I love all your cool trinkets. Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
Thanks for that photo! Every time I see it, it reminds me of you! If you see- find or even take a photo of anything nifty- please share them with me! I love all your cool trinkets. Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
Urgh, that one turn out too sappy, he hopes Adeline gets what he means though.
Hmm, he suppose he would have to write a letter to her eventually, he has the feeling that he annoys her. Hehe, he doesn't mind, it's real fun! Plus, if she really can't handle it she'll tell him to go away right? Ah well, she is still a dear friend.
To @Aurelia Valentine
Reducio
You may be a bit of a party pooper, but I appreciate you looking out for me! Though I love going off on adventures and such, I know you don't like that some times (ok, well, almost all the time). So I'm grateful that you still continue to be my friend! Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
You may be a bit of a party pooper, but I appreciate you looking out for me! Though I love going off on adventures and such, I know you don't like that some times (ok, well, almost all the time). So I'm grateful that you still continue to be my friend! Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
Wow, Valentine has this strange effect on people. It's funny also, cause Aurelia's last name is also Valentine! She must be enjoying her day.
He's also getting quite into this letter writing actually.
To @Avery Gray
Reducio
Thanks for being an awesome quill pal! I appreciate the letters and discussions we have, happy valentines day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
Thanks for being an awesome quill pal! I appreciate the letters and discussions we have, happy valentines day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
That one was more straightforward, but that's good, he doesn't want to be overly sappy.
Ah yes! Another dear friend;
To @Harvey Barrows
Reducio
It was fun doing homework together, though we don't talk that much I can tell you're a really cool person! I thought I'll write you a letter anyways, if you need anymore help regarding homework feel free to give me a nudge! Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
It was fun doing homework together, though we don't talk that much I can tell you're a really cool person! I thought I'll write you a letter anyways, if you need anymore help regarding homework feel free to give me a nudge! Happy Valentine Day!
Sincerely,
C.G.
With that, he puts his quill away, satisfied with the amount of letters he produced.
2 Feb 2025, 04:07
Love Is In The Air~
Curiosity struck upon him when he went to the Great hall during the first day of February. He noticed his housemates putting folded paper into a box at the Ravenclaw’s table. ‘What’s this for?’ he thought to himself, tilted as he observed a student writing something while eating his breakfast. It took him a while to realise that the box is for anyone to write about love.
Once he finished his breakfast, he quickly approached anyone around his table for a quill and ink he could borrow. Luckily, one of his housemates offered one and soon, he began to write a ‘love’ letter, if one would call it that. His letter is more like a gratitude note to friends rather than a love letter where someone writes something about their crush. He didn't put much effort to write a separate letter for each of his friends—instead, he wrote:
Jan folded it crisply after he finished writing his letter and returned the ink and quill back to its original owner. He gathered his belongings and then slipped from his seat, making his way toward the end of the Ravenclaw table. The box sat there, waiting. Jan hesitated only for a moment before slipping the letter inside. Then, without any sort of ceremony, he walked away and exited the Great Hall through its door entrance. Task complete.To my friends—Saunders, Ruth, Ameko,
I just want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for each and every one of you. Your kindness and unwavering presence in my life mean more than words can express. Our friendship has been a source of joy, strength, and inspiration, and I cherish every moment we have made together, whether it’s the small moments or grand adventures. I am truly lucky and forever grateful to have you guys on my side.
With appreciation and love,
Jan Dehoff
In need of one Ravenclaw who's willing to write about quill and ink borrowing.
4 Feb 2025, 10:24
Love Is In The Air~
Feb 6th. 2025
Hufflepuff Common Room
@Ruth Fairchild
@Ira Thornfield
@Aurelia Valentine
@Amelia Garnett
@Eonaria Kabukimono
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Speech -- Thoughts
Pam stared at the box in front of her, wondering what to write, and who to write to. She felt that the idea was nice, especially for someone who had zero love life. Atleast, she had a few friends she could write to. Finding out the people she could write to was the easy part. What proved to be more difficult was figuring out what to write. Well, better to get started, huh?
She pulled out a few empty slips of paper, and got to work, starting off with Ira.
ReducioMy lovely roommate Ira,
I'm always so glad to have you around! You're an amazing person to room with and a lovely friend. I love the fact that you're a fellow book-lover. On that note, I still have to borrow that magical book from you (I forgot the name. I'm sorryyy).
Happy Valentine's my girl
~Pam
P.S. Please atleast try to get along with you-know-who. Less fighting pleeaasee.
There, that was done. Next was to the girl who was her other other-half.
ReducioDear Ruth,
I'm so lucky to have you as my friend. I'm thankful that we met each other, and even glad that we get along as well as we do, with each other. I hope we stay friends for as long as we can! Happy Valentine's Day!!
~Pam
P.S. Sorry about the last time I punched you darling. Alright, it was an accident, but you totally deserved it I'm still sorry for it.
Folding up the slip, she pushed it into the box. The next one would be to Amelia.
ReducioDear Amelia,
To the first ever friend I've made at Hogwarts, I hope you have an amazing Valentine's day! Thank you for being my friend, and putting up with me, and my plentiful nuances. I'm truly glad to be friends with you!
~Pam
She hoped that the Slytherin would be happy to receive her letter. She took up the next slip, wondering who she should address this one to. And then it suddenly occurred to her. Pam couldn't believe she hadn't thought of her earlier.
ReducioDear Eonaria,
Although we didn't really get off to a good start (we were so silly that time when we met!), I'm glad that we've managed to become friends and stay in touch with each other. I'm lucky to have you with me. Happy Valentine's Day!
~Pam
There. Satisfied, she picked up another. The next one, she figured, would be to the curly haired girl she had played chess with.
ReducioDear Aurelia,
My favorite chess opponent! (And also the only one I've had so far, but that's unimportant) I've been lucky to meet you and even luckier about the fact that we share so many interests. Hope you have an excellent Valentine's day!
~Pam
She swiftly folded up the paper and slipped it into the box. She gathered up her things, and made her way out of the Great Hall.
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"I'd rather be heartless, than have my heart in pieces"
-Calming Presence- The Muggle Condition
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Love Is In The Air~
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Unthinkable. Or at least, it had been for Novalie - when was even the last time she had written this much for any of her classes?
And yet, here she was, quill in hand, its tip gliding effortlessly over the parchment, leaving behind elegant trails of black ink. The soft scratching of the quill against the paper became a rhythm of its own, blending into the distant hum of the Great Hall. Normally, she would have been part of the chaos, flitting from one conversation to the next. But today, she was surprisingly absorbed.
If someone were to glance over her shoulder, they might assume she was crafting a novel rather than a collection of love letters. Well, not quite love letters, but close. The Ravenclaw was writing to all of her friends. And, in her generous definition of friendship, even to acquaintances she had only spoken to once or twice. Somehow, she always found something to say, a thought to share, a memory to recall, even for those she barely knew.
For once, distraction did not come easily. Not even in the form of Caviar, her big spider pet, currently attempting to spin a web in her hair.
@Eric Kim
ReducioDear Eric,
my best friend in the whole wide world and space and milky way! ♡
I can't remember a single day that we haven't spent with each other since we met. It all started as an attempt to figure out how I could change into a dinosaur (Charms was extremely boring) and then it turned into spending hours together each day after class. What a coincidence that we’ve run into each other so often, right??? ☆
That has to be fate guiding us, Eric! ☾
I literally can't imagine a moment in my life without you anymore. It’s like - I wake up in the morning already knowing you’ve saved me a seat next to you at breakfast! And if I don’t feel like reading a book for class, you simply tell me what it's about. You do so much for me, and I can’t even begin to put into words how thoughtful and caring you are! ✿
I've also noticed something odd, let me tell you before I forget again: I'm way luckier when you’re around!
I don’t get injured as much while you're there. You’re basically, like, a walking lucky charm! Honestly, everything feels way safer anytime you're near me! ꕤ
Also, I still can't thank you enough for the dress you got me! I love it sooooo much that every so often, before heading to bed, I put it on just to admire it in the mirror. It makes me REALLY happy! It’s the first dress I’ve ever had - or at least, the first I can recall. I mean it, I treasure everything you've given me. The red earmuffs, for example, have a special place on my desk when I’m not wearing them. I wear them a lot though.
Of all the people I hang out with, you're the one I align with the most! 100%! It’s like we share the same soul, except you’re much calmer than I am. Yin and Yang Power! And you're such a good listener! You’re crazy cool and collected, no matter the case. Yet, I know better than anyone that you’ve got a troublemaker side as well, hehe! ٩>ᴗ<)و
I love lying in bed, thinking about our grand spray-painting escapade in London. Or our dance sessions at the Fall Ball and New Year’s party. Even the quiet moments - playing Gobstones, doing homework together, wandering through the snow... they are very special to me.
I cherish every tiny memory we make. From time to time I wish polaroid cameras worked here; oh believe me I’d take pictures of us constantly and craft an entire album filled with them!
You're DEF my favorite person at Hogwarts, and more than anything, I dream of us always staying by eachothers' side. ♡♡♡
Don't ever leave, okay?
Oh! Oh! You're familiar with my cheerleading chants already! I figured I could put that energy to good use and write a real cute poem just for you! Sick, right? I'm - what do you call it? A player! Yes, that's what I am! You know, someone who is really romantic and loveable and stuff. ヾ(˃ᴗ˂)◞ • *✰
Anyway, check this out:
"Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Eric’s got money,
And shares it too!
Books? He’s read them.
Tests? He just knows.
Yet he listens
To all of my woes.
No matter how reckless,
No matter how wild,
If I say, 'Let's do it!'
He’s in with a smile!"
So? SO???? Awesome, right??
Wait - I have an idea - I'll sing it to you on Valentines Day! It'll be a blast!
Sincerely,
Nova ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
@Oliver Armani
ReducioDear Ollie,
You are the best!
Not just my best friend, but hands down one of the best people ever. I honestly can’t put into words how glad and grateful I am to have met you. You’re basically a walking piece of stardust, and I’m convinced the universe put in extra effort to make you shine! Every time I see you, my mood skyrockets - it’s literally impossible not to have fun when you’re around! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)
One of the things I admire most about you is how thoughtful and caring you are. Remember when you lent me your jacket on Halloween because I was freezing? Or how you protected me from the wicked gargoyle (which turned out to be the HoM professor) in the middle of the night? The point is, I know I can always count on you, and I hope you know that I’d do the same for you in a heartbeat. Honestly, if friendship were a game, you’d be playing on expert mode and still make it look effortless.
Also - usually, I despise sitting around doing nothing, but ever since we sat under that one tree on the grounds when we first met, I’ve actually started to treasure it. Man, I wish we had more classes together, but in the few we do share, you somehow make them bearable - mainly History of Magic. I still don’t get how anyone can find ancient happenings interesting, which must mean you’re ridiculously smart. No surprise, considering you’re also an outright ace at Herbology! And baking! And art! Gosh, is there anything you aren’t prodigious at? Oh - and you're really strong! You demolished that pumpkin at Pumpkin Destruction Day like a full-on berserker. Sick!
About your style - it’s smoothly laid-back and cool, but then again you can also own a suit, like at Meiyu’s New Year’s party! You could probably throw on anything and still make it look marvellous.
By the way, I love running errands with you. It’s a shame that the headmaster still hasn’t freed Ricky from jail however, but possibly for the next Day of Tolerance, you could help me write a more convincing letter?
One thing I am a little sad about is that once spring arrives, we won’t get to walk around in our matching earmuffs anymore. I loved twinning with you! Perhaps I’ll find something else for us to match. It’s going to be phenomenal!
Ollie, I like you so much that sometimes I feel like crying. Which is so weird, right? Who even cries when they’re happy? But that’s just how much you mean to me. With you by my side, I’m the happiest person alive. I’m convinced the world secretly runs better because you exist in it. Or, at the very least, my world does.
Anyway, what I really wanted to say is that I love you with all my heart, and I never, ever want to part ways with you. Let’s be best friends forever and ever, until we die and beyond that, okay? I’ll make sure to stick by your side as a ghost, too!
Actually - no, wait. That would be INSANELY BADASS. We could, like, haunt people together and tell each other real ghost stories - because, well... that does make sense, right?
Sincerely,
Nova ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´-
@Aodhan Shaw
ReducioDear Ice Lord,
today in the Ravenclaw Common Room someone told me that the FitnessGram PACER Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues. Did you know that? Me neither. I don't even know what it means. But it does sound really important, right? We should definitely keep that intel in mind, just in case.
Anyway, I was by the lake a few days ago, and it appears it’s almost completely unfrozen. It's a bummer that we haven’t had a chance to go look for the giant squid yet, don’t you think? Every time I pass it, I can't help but think of the squid - and, of course, how we shared a boat on our very first day at Hogwarts. It feels like so much has happened since then. Even though we don’t share many classes, I always enjoy running into you. Whether it was during Pumpkin Destruction Day (where I tried to catch the pumpkin you threw) or at Meiyu’s party - I loved telling you about my dream!
I literally think you’re the coolest person around! ☆
Seriously, you're, like, one of a kind! And your entrances? Legendary! I still vividly remember how you made your entrance at New Year’s and at Ollie’s birthday - it's like there's always a spotlight following you, and everything just falls quiet when you walk in.
Sometimes, I wish I could be like you, too. Perhaps one day you’ll find the time to teach me your ways? I’ll definitely make time for that, no matter what!
Sincerely,
Vanilla Ice
@Elena Clark
ReducioDear Elena,
this might come as a surprise, but sometimes, I sneak out past curfew to wander the grounds or climb a few trees. Every time I do, my eyes drift toward the sky, and the moment I spot the first stars, I think of you.
I used to make up my own little pictures from the constellations, but ever since we talked about Astronomy, I catch myself trying to spot the ones you told me about at dinner. I even looked up some of the stories behind them and they’re actually not that bad. Still a bit fucked up, but interesting nonetheless. The more I learn, the more I think I’m starting to understand your love for it.
You must be incredibly creative to see all these hidden mysteries among the stars, seriously - and ridiculously smart, too! The way you remember each constellation’s layout, how their stories intertwine.. it completely baffles me.
Now that I know a little more about the mythology, maybe we could talk about them again sometime? I love hearing you explain them - it’s like you start glowing when you do. You really look so beautiful when you smile! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
Here, I also drew you a galaxy:
Sincerely,
Nova
@Evpraksiya Vinogradova
ReducioDear Evpraksiya,
okay get ready for the most poetic description of your appearance, because I looked up some books to create this!
Here:
"Your beauty is so radiant that the sun itself takes notes from you, adjusting its glow to match the brilliance of your blonde hair and sacramento green eyes, yet falling short of your effortless luminosity. Every feature of yours is flawlessly sculpted, so breathtakingly perfect, that if ancient artists had seen you, they would have shattered their chisels in despair, knowing damn well they could never capture even a fraction of your divine elegance."
So??? How does that sound??? Good, right??? Right?!
I’m very proud of myself for coming up with something that sounds so smart, hehe! ♡
But no, like seriously Ev, I still believe you must be Part-Veela. That was the first instinct I had when I saw you in Potions and ever since then, it’s been nearly impossible for me to turn my head away whenever you're around. Maybe you are one and just haven’t realized it yet? That's a really big issue!
Are you perhaps adopted? You can tell me. That would totally explain everything!
We'll make a deal, okay? First, we research my family background (as we promised before) and then we’ll do the same for yours. Next week it is!
Sincerely,
Nova
@Sandy Thompson
ReducioDear Sandy,
why is 1+1=2?
I mean, let's be real here, why isn't it, like, 1 and 1 next to each other?
And if you do 1+2, i'd be 1 | 11.
And if you'd do 3+1+2, you would get 111 | 1 | 11, right? And then if you add up, it's 112. And if you add that up, it'll become 4.
So, logically, it must be 3+1+2=4.
Why do people make 6 out of it. What is this dark magic?
Sometimes, Sandy, I believe we’re the only two people with any common sense.
Let’s meet up soon and discuss this mathematics further. Ah - and while we’re at it, we can also appreciate Ollie’s existence - because I just know how much you like him! ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩‧₊
We could even craft something special for him and write your name all over it by the time we’re done!
Sincerely,
Nova
@Meiyu Xiang
ReducioDear Meiyu,
thank you again for having me at your New Year’s party - it was wonderful!
As a token of my appreciation, I’ve put together a few things that remind me of you:
☆ You’re like a cherry - your hair the same color, and your voice just as sweet.
☆ You’re like a porcelain doll - breathtakingly beautiful and delicate.
☆ You’re like a soft melody - your words flowing like poetry.
☆ You’re like a snowman - cool and composed on the outside, but with a warm heart- (though I don't really know that. Everyone has a warm heart one way or another, right? I think we should hang out more so that I can find out for sure! Yeah! Let's do that!)
Too bad we don’t share any classes. If we did, I’d make sure to sit next to you in every class and tell you all about what’s going on in my head. And you could do the same! Next year, I’ll ask the professors to put us together - I’m determined to make us the best of friends, okay?
Honestly, I’d love to get to know someone as cool as you even better!
Sincerely,
Nova
@Cirrus Nam
ReducioDear Cirrus,
when I think of you, I picture winter break, beautiful snowflakes descending from the sky and the colors blue and white. ⋆⁺₊❅.
I think it’s due to our first interaction when you invited me to a snowball fight - with the clear goal of hitting me! You might need a little more practice with that, haha! ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
Wait, I’ve got an idea! Snow might be scarce with spring coming, but there are other things we could throw, like mud! Or food! Or... if we’re feeling real risky, stuff from Weasle Wease Weasley Wheezi Weasa
Maaaaaaan! I can never remember the name! You know what I mean though, right?
AAAAAnyway, how about a shopping trip? We could come up with a plan for our throwing training while we pick out the perfect materials! ( ≧ᗜ≦)
Sincerely,
Nova
@Gekko Phillips
ReducioDear Gekko,
sadly, we’ve only really spoken at Ollie’s birthday party, and I’ve been wondering - why don’t we run into each other more often?
Yeah, what's up with that?
No, scratch that! I’m going to make sure we do now! From this point on, I’ll be on a mission to make our paths cross everyday! No compromises! 𓁹‿𓁹
You seem like someone who’s got a great sense of humor and knows how to throw in some epic puns. That shirt you wore at the party? Absolutely glorious! And since I know you're a pun master, I went ahead and drew you a picture that I’m sure you’ll totally get!
Sincerely,
Nova
@Zach Zaphiere
ReducioDear Zach,
I’m Novalie! DO NOT FORGET!
Just saying this to make sure you know, because lately, you haven’t been recognizing me instantly. Which is strange? Are my Metamorphmagus abilities secretly advancing without me realizing or something? If that’s the case, I’d like them to stop ASAP! I want you to recognize me, always!
Anyway, I really, really wanted to write you this letter because you’re the only demon boy I know. And you’re crazy impressive at it, too! Not like those hideous-looking creatures on TV. Though, let's be real, you do have a creepy vibe. Not in an ugly way however! Obviously. You already know that what I mean, right? Since I’m above all your biggest fan and all!
That being said, I find it a little contradictory that a demon works in the nurse’s office. Like... is that even allowed? Are you not slightly tempted to steal the souls of injured Quidditch players straight from the training grounds? If not, then woah - your willpower must be insane!
Nevertheless I undeniably respect what you do. It must take a terrific amount of mental strength to handle such a tough job and still manage being a Prefect and the Broom Racing Captain. That level of ambition is something I gravely admire. I hope I can be as driven as you someday! ⊹₊⟡⋆
I love looking up to you, Zach. There are so many remarkable things about you, and I feel like if I were a little bit more like you, I’d be a better person.
Your presence is shattering, too! I still remember the first time I saw you - dead of night, Ravenclaw Common Room. To make this clear, at the time, I didn’t realize you were a Prefect! But the way you walked in? I swear, it felt like my final moments had arrived. Breathtaking!
Kind of like when you caught me doing the sacred ritual in Professor Iwasaki’s office.
Believe me, it was all for you!!
Sincerely,
Nova
@Mamori Anezaki
ReducioDear Mama,
recently, something really strange happened.
I was talking to a friend of mine in class and told him about you. He was really confused however, talking about me talking about my momma. But, like - I wasn't talking about my momma? She's a muggle, she couldn't even enter Hogwarts. So that's weird.
Anyway.
I thought you might be getting tired of the nickname I gave you, and since you're someone with a distinguished taste in names, I decided to put some real thought into coming up with one that you'd be absolutely and utterly thrilled about!
After careful consideration, my collection has reached a total of 22 names. It’s not much - I’ll come up with more next time, don’t worry! But for now, I hope there are at least a few in here that you’ll like.
Go ahead and pick your favorite:
1. Mr. Krabs
2. Patrick
2. Profits Prince
3. Monopoly Man
4. Venmo Viper
5. Taxman
6. Kirby
7. Jigglypuff
8. Mr. Burns
9. Ka-Ching
10. Gringott
11. Chibiusa
12. Knut
13. Knuti Patootie
14. Coinflip
15. Amy Rose
16. Toadette
17. Slowpoke
18. Mew
19. Peppa
20. Bon Bon
21. Penny
22. Paypal Papi
Sincerely,
Nova ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
@Alyss Gilmour
ReducioDear Alyss,
how come we don’t hang out more? ૮(˶ㅠ︿ㅠ)ა
We’ve had so much fun interacting during the Fall Ball and the Whispers game, but we only really talked again at the New Year’s Party. It makes me a bit sad, because you're genuinely such a nice person! You’re always really kind in the way you speak, and I feel like you’re up for fun things too!
Wait -- I have an idea! I’m not entirely sure, but you totally give off the vibe that you love flowers (and if you don’t, well, you should - they’d suit you perfectly! Delightful flowers for delightful people, right?).
I a dore crafting flower crowns, and I was wondering if you’d want to join me this spring? We could have a picnic on the grounds, braid the stems, and share stories about our most bizarre adventures! I’d really love it if you agree!
Sincerely,
Nova
@Hana Bakir
ReducioDear Hana,
we didn't hang out much yet, but when we talked last week, you instantly struck me as SO fashionable! Who would have thought I'd meet you by falling out a tree?
That dress you wore - it was unquestionably dazzling, like something a queen or princess would wear! Really!! But not just any, rather a dark, mysterious one. The kind that doesn’t wait to be rescued or avenged, but instead takes down her enemies with her own bow, rapidly and merciless, leaving no survivors whatsoever. Making them scream 'WAHHH' and 'NOO'!
Hehe ♡
Oh!! You know what?? Ohmygod - I think you’d make an epic final boss in a heroic battle game!
Speaking of which, my friends told me about a game that’s famous for being extra tough. Perhaps you know which I'm talking about? Because I can't remember the name... But it’s where players face extremely difficult enemies, even the low level mobs are hard. The bosses are no joke - each is supposed to feel unstoppable, needing a well thought off strategy and lots of patience to defeat! If you were a boss there, I bet you'd be the most iconic one!
Sincerely,
Nova
@Edwin Westbridge
ReducioYO YO YO lil' Ed, listen up, a rap battle’s on the way,
But don’t get scared hah - don’t you run away!
You look like Princess Peach, but like the baby size,
That’s a compliment - royalty in crazy disguise!
You're a cool dude who’s up for some fun,
Splashing in the lake, chasing phones on the run!
We got bars, rhythm and sick rhyme,
Let’s meet up, throw it down, have a real good time!
Winner takes the prize, yeah, the stakes are so hot,
One chocolate frog man, I want that grand spot!
So go and make it work, get this lyric attack,
Who’s the master, huh? Yeah, who’s got the freaking knack?
- Mic drop, BunnyHop
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