13 Feb 2025, 13:18
Love Is In The Air~
──── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ────Adeline strolled through the great hall, avoiding the letter boxes yet again. She had been aware of them all month, and had been dreading Valentine's day because of them. she was certain she wouldn't get a letter, and deep down it bothered her, but not too much. She had a plan. She would be the one writing the letter. She just needed a bit more privacy. The Great Hall was too busy... too many eyes, and there was no way Addie would have anyone seeing. She would do it tonight.
ReducioFebruary 11th, 2025
Reducio@Hana Bakir
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It was yet another sleepless night for Addie. She was going to have to do it sooner or later. The young Ravenclaw slowly peeled back her blankets and slipped out of bed, careful not to make a sound. The nights at Hogwarts were Adeline's favorite; while everyone else slept, the young girl would sit curled up beneath the colossal windows in the Ravenclaw dorms, and simply think. The stars were her friends, and they had heard all of her secrets, including the one that currently had her battling butterflies in her stomach. Her time at Hogwarts had been in many ways lonely, but there had been a shred of light.
Back in Tenby, Adeline never noticed girls. Not the way she noticed Hana, anyway. As much of an inconvenience as it was, something about the Slytherin girl held her attention. This wasn't a new infatuation, either. The first time Adeline laid eyes on Hana Bakir was, fittingly, on their first day of school. The sorting ceremony had been exciting, of course, but ultimately quite long. Watching hundreds of students sit on a stage and put on an old hat was starting to feel monotonous, until suddenly, it didn't.
"Hana Bakir!"
It was unexplainable, but Adeline would swear that she felt her presence before she even saw her. When the girl finally did emerge from the crowd, she could not look away. It was a different kind of interest, at first. The girl's eyes were like dark, glassy saucers- void of emotion. She seemed so uninterested in what was about to happen, puzzling Adeline. Dark hair fell around her face, ever-so-slightly brushing her perfectly postured shoulders. Calm, cool, collected. She didn't look real. If only Adeline knew then how flustered she would feel around Hana. It was embarrassing, honestly. As much as she hated to admit, many of her thoughts had revolved around Hana since that day. Sharing classes with her only perpetuated this, of course, but it was that day that often danced it's way back into Addie's mind. Maybe if she had been sorted into Ravenclaw... Adeline wished.
The fact that Valentine's day was almost here was not lost on Addie. In fact, she had been dreading the day from the moment she began to notice her peers writing their cheesy notes to each other in the Great Hall. The young girl felt her cheeks flush at the thought of herself doing the same. If she was ever going to "tell" Hana though, this would be the best way...right? "Suck it up, kid..." She whispered to herself as she reached for her lilac ink, quill, and a torn piece of parchment. Adeline took a shaky breath and began to write-
Adeline put down her quill and stared at the words before her. She thought of ripping the letter to shreds, but what would come of that? It was time to address this, even if it had to be like this. Addie was practically bursting with nervousness as she sealed her card in it's tiny envelope and stamped it carefully with a blue wax seal, before printing the Slytherin girl's name on the parchment. A letter like this couldn't simply be put on a slip of paper like every other. Tomorrow morning, she would slip it into the Slytherin box, and let it be.Reducio
I wish I could find the courage to tell you how I feel, or even just say hello, but this will have to suffice. I know this may seem strange seeing as you don't even know who I am, but I can't wait any longer to say that I find you quite lovely, and I have for a while now.
I admire your bluntness. You have the most captivating eyes. I see you from across the room and find it impossible to focus. I wish that I had the guts to say it to your face, to get to know you. It feels strange knowing that you will hold this in your hands soon, and in a small way you will finally have an idea of how I think about you. Just thinking about it is making my head spin.
Valentine's Day is lame. I have a feeling me and you share that sentiment, I just had to tell you this, somehow.
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13 Feb 2025, 18:14
Love Is In The Air~
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Note to Prat Reducio To Prat, I know you probably definitely don't remember me 'cause we've only met twice so far but that's fine. When we first met, I didn't think kindly of you but then, at our second chance meeting, I realized that you're just someone with a different unique personality. I think you're awesome, no matter what. Sincerely, Elizabeth Note to Brookline Reducio Hey Brookline, From the moment we first met and decided to go ditch class to go plunge into the lake, I've always been fascinated with who you are. You're so caring and gentle to everyone you meet. Don't change who you are, just be the way you are. No one can take that away from you. Your birdie companion, Elizabeth Note to Professor Clairmont Reducio Dear Professor, From the moment when I unsuccessfully pulled off that prank in your classroom, I've been admiring you from afar. There's bound to be others who admire you as much as I do. Since that night, I've been making little steps to pull off the "prank-rail." I doubt there's a strong enough word that can describe how I felt that night. You'll always be an inspiration for us. With most sincerest wishes, Yours truly, Elizabeth |
‘Cause I’m your lady and you are my man [The Power of Love, Celine Deon]
iNPC: Allyssa Adele Schmidt
15 Feb 2025, 15:20
Love Is In The Air~
Gemini went down to the great hall early that day. It was, after all, nearing Valentine’s Day, and he had known about the ongoing note sending activity, yes, but he hadn’t had time to do any of it.
But today, he swore to himself and the receivers(without their knowing, of course. Purely in his head.) that he would write to all the people he should.
Most probably many of them would be short. Very short. But it was worth a try, yes?
He surveyed the table for supplies. Firstly, he picked up a warm gold pen and a olive green heart-paper for Emily Shephard. That would probably be the longest. He moved on to get some blue ink and a quill, and white heart-paper for Andy Loggins. After a moment’s thought he grabbed a bright pink inkwell and a paler pink heart-paper for Mamori Anezaki. Perhaps Gem could ask about the helicopter he’d given Mamori.
He moved to the far end of the table and sat down to write. I’ll start with Mamori, he decided. It would be the easiest, and probably shortest (no offence) due to the rocky start they’d had.
Well, that was longer than he’d expected, which seemed both promising and daunting for Andy and Emily’s notes, which Gem expected to be longer.
He moved on to Andy’s.
Last but definitely not least (in fact, Gemini considered this one the most), was Emily’s.
Where to begin? He tapped the gold pen on the table for a while before uncapping it and starting to write:
Gemini, quite satisfied with his work, placed the papers in the box. He thought for a moment, then grabbed a dull gold piece of origami paper and folded it into a flower. Using the same pen he’d used for her note, he wrote “For Emily Shephard”. He didn’t sign his name, and slid it into the box anonymously, feeling for some reason the mix of guilt and thrill one would feel when doing something wrong or secret.
But today, he swore to himself and the receivers(without their knowing, of course. Purely in his head.) that he would write to all the people he should.
Most probably many of them would be short. Very short. But it was worth a try, yes?
He surveyed the table for supplies. Firstly, he picked up a warm gold pen and a olive green heart-paper for Emily Shephard. That would probably be the longest. He moved on to get some blue ink and a quill, and white heart-paper for Andy Loggins. After a moment’s thought he grabbed a bright pink inkwell and a paler pink heart-paper for Mamori Anezaki. Perhaps Gem could ask about the helicopter he’d given Mamori.
He moved to the far end of the table and sat down to write. I’ll start with Mamori, he decided. It would be the easiest, and probably shortest (no offence) due to the rocky start they’d had.
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Hey Mamori!
How’s everything been? Anything interesting? Never mind, I know you can’t reply, at least not immediately. I hope the helicopter has survived so far, and that it’s been adequate compensation for whatever annoyances I caused you at our first meeting.
Happy Valentine’s! -Gemini
How’s everything been? Anything interesting? Never mind, I know you can’t reply, at least not immediately. I hope the helicopter has survived so far, and that it’s been adequate compensation for whatever annoyances I caused you at our first meeting.
Happy Valentine’s! -Gemini
Well, that was longer than he’d expected, which seemed both promising and daunting for Andy and Emily’s notes, which Gem expected to be longer.
He moved on to Andy’s.
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Hi Andy.
Thanks for all your help during… you know, that incident, in the library, and all, you know.
Despite my reluctance to accept your help, you continued to push it, and despite the fact that it was extremely annoying, I guess I did need it, so thank you. And I think you may be my first out of house friend.
P.S. if you ever tell another living soul, or a dead one for that matter about that incident, I swear you will regret it.
Happy Valentine’s! -Gemini
Thanks for all your help during… you know, that incident, in the library, and all, you know.
Despite my reluctance to accept your help, you continued to push it, and despite the fact that it was extremely annoying, I guess I did need it, so thank you. And I think you may be my first out of house friend.
P.S. if you ever tell another living soul, or a dead one for that matter about that incident, I swear you will regret it.
Happy Valentine’s! -Gemini
Last but definitely not least (in fact, Gemini considered this one the most), was Emily’s.
Where to begin? He tapped the gold pen on the table for a while before uncapping it and starting to write:
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Hi Emily!
Thank you so very much for taking care of me that day, and despite all that I was going through, I thoroughly enjoyed our talks of creatures and school and whatnot. Perhaps we could meet up again sometime?
Thanks for the advice with the animals, too. To be completely honest with you, it hasn’t helped much, but it has at least increased my trustability to the school owls. At any rate it’s easier to get letters from and to others.
Love, Gem.
Thank you so very much for taking care of me that day, and despite all that I was going through, I thoroughly enjoyed our talks of creatures and school and whatnot. Perhaps we could meet up again sometime?
Thanks for the advice with the animals, too. To be completely honest with you, it hasn’t helped much, but it has at least increased my trustability to the school owls. At any rate it’s easier to get letters from and to others.
Love, Gem.
Gemini, quite satisfied with his work, placed the papers in the box. He thought for a moment, then grabbed a dull gold piece of origami paper and folded it into a flower. Using the same pen he’d used for her note, he wrote “For Emily Shephard”. He didn’t sign his name, and slid it into the box anonymously, feeling for some reason the mix of guilt and thrill one would feel when doing something wrong or secret.
20 Feb 2025, 16:02
Love Is In The Air~
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Prat slithered into the Great Hall, his gaze flicking over the Slytherin house table, where the boxes laid in wait.
Taking a seat at the table, he began preparing himself to write. His inner thoughts were quite composed bar his concern for just one, his cousin Elisa Shakestra. There was one letter in particular that needed to be penned with care, one that could either mend a relationship or cast it adrift into the abyss of misunderstanding, Elisa's.
The quill hovered over the paper, as if sensing the gravity of the task that laid ahead of him. He took a deep breath and began to write.
ElisaReducioAs Prat finished the letter to Elisa, He slid it into the box with a whispered hope that it would find its way to her somewhat empty brain. Turning to the other letters, he found that the words flowed more freely now, the act of confronting the most significant issue in his life for now, had unlocked a dam within the boy.Cousin,
I was saddened to learn of your father's recent passing, a man whose warmth and wisdom undoubtedly left an indelible mark on all those fortunate enough to have known him.
This unfortunate news reached my ears very recently, much to my own disappointment, only upon my return from the Muggle world did i learn of this. I regret not offering my condolences sooner and for my behaviour earlier the week. I wish I could have been there to support you in your time of grief.
It is with this regret in mind that I make this ask of you, to continue our conversations in private once the opportunity presents itself, hopefully in France shall our paths cross. While the owls are reliable, the conversations they carry can be too easily plucked.
I understand if you are not yet ready or do not wish to see me after our recent interaction, but when the burden of your sorrow may be lightened, I remain available for a conversation.
Until we can speak face to face, I remain,
The Coolest Cousin You Have,
Prat
He penned a few more notes, each one a gentle breeze compared to the storm of considerate and sincere feelings he had written previously.
To his friends/ acquaintances, he wrote several letters, none too affectionate – he didn't want them getting suspicious of his sudden surge of feelings.
Satisfied with his writing, Prat leaned back in his chair, surveying the scene before leaving.
[letters]ClarkReducioDennisIt appears that time has not taught you the lessons you so desperately need to learn you little goblin bitchboy. How unfortunate for you that I have not forgotten the last time we met, nor have I forgotten those fear filled eyes.
Meet me in the dungeons, an hour after curfew. Perhaps this time you will emerge with a shred of dignity intact. But I suspect that, as with your previous attempts, you will scurry away like the b word you are.
Tell anyone else about this and i'll crush your other leg.
I await your response, though I do not hold my breath.
PratReducioColinDennis,
I hope this letter finds you as spirited as you were in our last encounter. The thrill of our little... let's call it a "hangout," in the dungeons was quite exhilarating for me. I would like to propose and make this a regular thing. The dungeons being the perfect spot for such an event.
PratReducioAlysseaDear Furbrother,
After having some time to reflect upon my recent action in the dungeons, and I felt compelled to put into words this apology that has been cooking up within me since then. My most sincere apologies for the rather abrupt punch to your face. In the heat of the moment, my actions were rash and unbecoming.
I am most grateful for the lecture on the lecture you gave before that, truly educational it was. Quite Enlightening if i must say.
in regretful brawls,
PratReducioProf. ClairmontSatan,
I forgot to express my thanks for the invitation to your tent during the game set before winter break. The few hours of no stress were quite refreshing in the ever changing scenario of this school. I must admit, the concept of a "smartphone" and what muggles call an "app" remains a territory i remain much confused about.
The thought that thousand of little people live and react to events happening from within those small contraptions was quite the revelation.
It was a welcome diversion.
Take care and duel me again,
PratReducioProfessor Sereia,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits, Thank you for organizing this event as well as that one time you gave me a tarot reading, sadly it went as well as i could have expected, but that's on me.
Not your student yet,
Prat Pass
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20 Feb 2025, 16:44
Love Is In The Air~
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Mentions/ interactions: @kim sato
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Valentiens season was upon the school, and what was there not to love. Bailey loved the season, love and all, and was quite excited to write some letters to those closest to her. She had a short list of who she wanted to write to in her head, but it was continually growing. Kim, of course, was on the top of the list, but he wasn't the only dear friend on it.
Dressed for the season of love not in Kim's house colors, Bailey was wearing a festive red shirt, black slacks, her favorite pair of black combat boots, and her typical jewelry - gold and pearls.
Makin her way down into the Great Hall, bailey looked around and saw a few familiar faces, but deciding to write these letters in private, she found a table and settled in.
Deciding to put her list on paper, lest she forget someone, she grabbed a notebook from her bag and quickly made a list.
- Kim dearest
- coco
- keith
- simon + AF
- Sage
- head of the best house, Marcus Iwasaki
- Luci
- drayyyy
- Mateo Sáez - librarian at the best library ever!
Feeling like she had a pretty solid list, Bailey got to writing. Drawing a stack of parchment from her bag, she once again picked up her favorite quill and got to writing.
first up was Kim, and as they were no strangers to exchanging letters, she had no problem getting started.
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Dearest Kim,
Happy Valentine's season! Thank you for being my best friend! I know life hasn't always been easy for you, and I hope it continues to go uphill! I will always be here for you, no matter what. You are one of the best things to come into my life, and I adore you forever.
all my love forever,
~ Bailey
Next up were @Colin McCoire and @Keith Moore, two more of bailey's dearest friends. She had met them the same time she had offically met Kim for the first time, so they were her oldest friends from school as well.
ReducioDear Coco,
Happy valentie's season! I am so happy to have your howling self in my life, and I wouldn't want life any other way! Forever be yourself, and thank you for always being a bright spot at school! Love you forever
~ bailey
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Dear Keithy,
I know we haven't seen each other much lately, but know that I am always around! Thank you for always being there for kim too, he needed every one of us he had. Thank you for always being there for me, and know i will always be here if or when you need me.
all my love and hugs,
~bailey
@Simon Kincaid and @AngelFyre McCubbin were next on Bailey's list - both dear friends of hers and of kims, bailey love the pair and had to tell them.
ReducioDear Simon and AF,
happy valentie's season! All my love for only the cutest couple out therethank you both for being such amazinnnng people, true sunshine any time we cross paths!
all my love,
~bailey
Another huffle was on her list, and despite having only met that fall, bailey felt an almost sibling like connection with the one and only @Sage Willows.
Reduciodarling sage,
happy valentie's season my dear! So happy we met, and I can't wait to watch you grow up even more, and see where the world takes you, or where you take the world! my owls and my ears are always here for you, just a few minutes away.
yours always,
~bailey
Two last student friend letter yet, they were both friends Bailey hadn't seen in ages, but who crossed her mind every so often. @Draven Mirador and @Lucian Mornstern, more snek friends, were also recipients of bailey's letters. Keeping them short and sweet, these two letters didn't take bailey very long at all.
ReducioDear Dray,
happy valentine's season! I hope you're doing well! Haven't seen you in ages, and I'd love to catch up whenever you have a spare moment- you know where to find me!
take care,
~bailey
Reduciodearest luci,
happy valentine's day! Love you always, and miss you dearly! send me an owl when you have a moment and want to catch up
all my love,
~bai
The last two letters bailey had to write were for two professors. She had only chosen two, her favorites, for they were her head of house @Marcus Iwasaki and the person who was in charge of her favorite room in the whole school, the librarian @Mateo Sáez.
ReducioDear Professor Iwasaki,
Happy Valentine's season! thank you for being the best head of the best house ever! Forever thankful I'm in your house!
~bailey glade
ReducioDear Professor Sáez,
Happy valentine's season! Thank you for running the library! I have always loved libraries, and love spending time in ours here at Hogwarts! It's always a pleasure to see you there, and I can't wait to spend even more hours in my home away from home!
~Bailey Glade
Slipping her collection of letters into a very full box of letters, bailey glanced once more into the room, before slipping out.@Bailey Glade and @Draven Mirador
we are all born beautiful. it is a tragedy we are convinced that we are not”
iNPC: Lloyd Matthews Thomas
Main account: Bailey Glade
20 Feb 2025, 17:11
Love Is In The Air~
As the morning light shines through the Great Hall, students and professor began to have their fill for breakfast, and the soft murmur of voices filled the air. Erendriel is sat at the Ravenclaw table, stirring a bit of honey into her Chamomile tea. Whenever she's drinking a tea, she loves to add a touch of honey for sweetness and mint leaves to enhance its flavor. As Erendriel sipped her tea, she immediately felt it's warmth.
Then her sight drifted towards the newly placed boxes at each of the house tables, and they immediately caught her attention. She had heard whispers that it was for Valentine's Day Event. A chance to share kind words, sends sweet letters and message, and even go to dates. The messages were sealed away until the special day arrived.
She had never truly celebrated Valentine’s Day before. At home, it was a day like any other, Mother and father celebrated that day being with me. Father loves giving Mother her favorite flower and expensive jewelry.
She reached for a parchment on her bag, and began tapping her quill lightly against her chin. A list of names took shape in her mind but she's not sure if she wants to give the letter to them, they're not even close enough to do this. Then two people caught her attention, of course, them. She would love to make letters for Elena and Eonaria.
By the time she was done, a small stack of folded letters sat beside her plate. She traced a fingertip over the top one, hesitating just for a moment. Would anyone think to write a letter on me? Perhaps. Perhaps not. But that wasn’t her intention why she was doing this. It's good to give.
She rose, she slipping her letters into the box one by one. With each drop of the letters onto the boxes, she feels so good to give someone a letter. A small appreciation for her friends.
LETTERSReducioTo Elena Clarke,
First of all, You are my soulmate! My twin sister that I've been waiting for. You have a way of brightening a room without even trying, though we are both introverts and a nerd (a ravens up to the deepest of our bones).
I like you, whether it’s through your sharp wit or your kindness, or even simply by the way you carry yourself. You might not notice this, or perhaps you already know. You have already been a part of my heart! So thank you for being exactly who you are. Thank you for being my friend.
From : ErendrielReducioTo Eonaria Kabukimono,
You have a spirit as wild and free as the house your part of. A Gryffindor by heart, and that is something truly special.
There’s this fire in you, not the suffocating part!!! It's a fire that draws people in and makes them want to stay. From the day we started talking to each other, I have felt this warm feelings.
I hope you know just how much your presence is greatly appreciated. I know to myself that it wouldn’t be the same without you. Keep shining, my friend. The world is big and I hope all the brighter for it for you.
From : Erendriel
Virtuous and fair, ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤroyal and gracious. |
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ | The Heiress ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ |
22 Feb 2025, 17:51
Love Is In The Air~
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1 Feb. 2025
Heaven forbid she should just do anything simply. When she noticed the boxes at the end of the House tables that morning, and discovered they were essentially Cupid’s mailboxes, she excitedly ran back up to her dorm room and grabbed some of the decorative pink and red paper she had in her crafting stash. She wanted some uniformity for her valentine for Simon, so for that she would need a heart template. The easiest way she knew to do that was to fold a piece of paper in half and draw one half of a heart along the length of the fold. She drew a few so that she would have some choices for what would work better and look the nicest. Then she cut along the ½ heart lines and unfolded them to reveal the complete hearts.
While none were perfect, they were at least uniform on both sides. One heart stood out above the rest in her opinion, so she folded it back along its crease and used it as her ½ heart template on the pink and red paper. She traced and cut out 16 for Simon. It was not just any Valentine’s Day this year. It was, most importantly as far as she was concerned, his 16th birthday, so 16 was the number of the day for her boy. Then she remembered a little detail and cut out two more.
Next she made a rectangular template following the same method, and proceeded to cut out 17 small rectangles. She put the 18 hearts and 17 rectangles in an empty lemon drop tin and smiled. If the scent of lemon drops lingered on the slips at all, Simon would be just that much happier. She fully expected the citrusy smell to evaporate long before he received it, truth be told.
She gathered the now full lemon drop tin, her scissors, her inkpot filled with her favorite blue ink, and a few more of her decorative red and pink sheets. All of these things made their way into her satchel, and AngelFyre headed back down to the Great Hall where she could assemble everything while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa (or three), and maybe even a strawberry scone with some clotted cream.
She arrived, grabbed her warm drink, and settled in near the center of the Hufflepuff table where it was a little warmer. The assembly went much more quickly than she anticipated, and before long she had more than half the hearts connected. She simply alternated the pink and the red hearts and epoximised them together with the rectangle hinges. One end of the rectangle would be attached to the back of a heart and the other end would be neatly attached to the front of the heart beneath it. Then it was just a matter of repeating that 16 more times. When done, she had an adorable little heart booklet that would easily slip into Cupid’s Mailbox slot. All that was left to do now was to fill in the pages, so she started writing. Sixteen pages would not be nearly enough to tell him the all the things she loved about him, but it was a start. There was a lifetime ahead of them for her to be able to tell him everything, and even that she knew would not be long enough. Still, he could consider this the Cliff’s Notes version.
For @Simon Kincaid
Next she took out a piece of the decorative paper and wrote a note for @Colin McCoire.
On the heels of writing Colin’s note, AngelFyre smiled a tiny, knowing smile as she chose another festive paper and addressed it to @Emily Shephard.
The next note would go out to her friend,@Bailey Glade. AngelFyre had to smile as she remembered being a first year and feeling so honored that an uppperclasswoman would speak to her let alone befriend her. Bailey just had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Her next addressee would be @Marietta Griffis, another Valentine’s Day baby like Simon.
Finally, because she was just in a happy mood and her History of Magic Professor was always taking guff about how boring the class was (which it absolutely was not), AngelFyre decided to try and write something that might make Professor @Melisande Lennox smile.
She tickled herself quite a lot writing the last one and hoped her Professor would get some joy from it as well. Simon's was all ready to put into the box as is, but she just needed to fold the others into little envelopes, which took less than five minutes to do. She cleaned up her area and then went off to deposit her messages into the box. She dropped Simon's in last, but kissed the front of it first, leaving a little lipstick lip imprint on it just for good measure.
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1 Feb. 2025
Heaven forbid she should just do anything simply. When she noticed the boxes at the end of the House tables that morning, and discovered they were essentially Cupid’s mailboxes, she excitedly ran back up to her dorm room and grabbed some of the decorative pink and red paper she had in her crafting stash. She wanted some uniformity for her valentine for Simon, so for that she would need a heart template. The easiest way she knew to do that was to fold a piece of paper in half and draw one half of a heart along the length of the fold. She drew a few so that she would have some choices for what would work better and look the nicest. Then she cut along the ½ heart lines and unfolded them to reveal the complete hearts.
While none were perfect, they were at least uniform on both sides. One heart stood out above the rest in her opinion, so she folded it back along its crease and used it as her ½ heart template on the pink and red paper. She traced and cut out 16 for Simon. It was not just any Valentine’s Day this year. It was, most importantly as far as she was concerned, his 16th birthday, so 16 was the number of the day for her boy. Then she remembered a little detail and cut out two more.
Next she made a rectangular template following the same method, and proceeded to cut out 17 small rectangles. She put the 18 hearts and 17 rectangles in an empty lemon drop tin and smiled. If the scent of lemon drops lingered on the slips at all, Simon would be just that much happier. She fully expected the citrusy smell to evaporate long before he received it, truth be told.
She gathered the now full lemon drop tin, her scissors, her inkpot filled with her favorite blue ink, and a few more of her decorative red and pink sheets. All of these things made their way into her satchel, and AngelFyre headed back down to the Great Hall where she could assemble everything while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa (or three), and maybe even a strawberry scone with some clotted cream.
She arrived, grabbed her warm drink, and settled in near the center of the Hufflepuff table where it was a little warmer. The assembly went much more quickly than she anticipated, and before long she had more than half the hearts connected. She simply alternated the pink and the red hearts and epoximised them together with the rectangle hinges. One end of the rectangle would be attached to the back of a heart and the other end would be neatly attached to the front of the heart beneath it. Then it was just a matter of repeating that 16 more times. When done, she had an adorable little heart booklet that would easily slip into Cupid’s Mailbox slot. All that was left to do now was to fill in the pages, so she started writing. Sixteen pages would not be nearly enough to tell him the all the things she loved about him, but it was a start. There was a lifetime ahead of them for her to be able to tell him everything, and even that she knew would not be long enough. Still, he could consider this the Cliff’s Notes version.
For @Simon Kincaid
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Cover Page – Mo Chridhe (my heart)
Page 1 – I love your smile and how it brightens my day.
Page 2 – I love your calm, gentle nature.
Page 3 – I love your lips and the kisses they provide.
Page 4 – I love your Godliness and how you live your faith.
Page 5 – I love your voice and hearing you speak my name.
Page 6 – I love your beautiful eyes and how they see me.
Page 7 – I love your notebooks and your curious mind.
Page 8 – I love your glorious head of hair and running my fingers through it.
Page 9 – I love your arms and being held within them.
Page 10 – I love your heart for people and the ambition to heal them.
Page 11 – I love your playful nature and that you put up with mine.
Page 12 – I love your scent and that you let me wear your hoodies for that very reason.
Page 13 – I love your laughter and knowing that you like my puns.
Page 14 – I love your patience and that you put up with my wild ideas.
Page 15 – I love your love for your family and cannot wait to have our own.
Page 16 – But most of all... I love you and your love for us.
~your AngelFyre
Cover Page – Mo Chridhe (my heart)
Page 1 – I love your smile and how it brightens my day.
Page 2 – I love your calm, gentle nature.
Page 3 – I love your lips and the kisses they provide.
Page 4 – I love your Godliness and how you live your faith.
Page 5 – I love your voice and hearing you speak my name.
Page 6 – I love your beautiful eyes and how they see me.
Page 7 – I love your notebooks and your curious mind.
Page 8 – I love your glorious head of hair and running my fingers through it.
Page 9 – I love your arms and being held within them.
Page 10 – I love your heart for people and the ambition to heal them.
Page 11 – I love your playful nature and that you put up with mine.
Page 12 – I love your scent and that you let me wear your hoodies for that very reason.
Page 13 – I love your laughter and knowing that you like my puns.
Page 14 – I love your patience and that you put up with my wild ideas.
Page 15 – I love your love for your family and cannot wait to have our own.
Page 16 – But most of all... I love you and your love for us.
~your AngelFyre
Next she took out a piece of the decorative paper and wrote a note for @Colin McCoire.
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Happy Heart’s Day, Woofy! Everyone should feel loved and appreciated on this day, and I hope you do because you are. I think we have more than proven that wolves and badgers make a pretty awesome team, so best you make no plans to change that. You are my very dearest friend, and I would be lost without you.
**Hugs** ~Fyre Angel
**Hugs** ~Fyre Angel
On the heels of writing Colin’s note, AngelFyre smiled a tiny, knowing smile as she chose another festive paper and addressed it to @Emily Shephard.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Emily! I never had the blessing of a brother or a sister growing up, but since knowing you, I feel that has changed. Though you may not be my sister by blood, I feel in my heart that you are one by choice. I thought it only appropriate to tell you such on a day that is replete with hearts everywhere one might look. You cannot see mine, but know that you live there.
Love you, ~AF
Love you, ~AF
The next note would go out to her friend,@Bailey Glade. AngelFyre had to smile as she remembered being a first year and feeling so honored that an uppperclasswoman would speak to her let alone befriend her. Bailey just had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Bailey! I am sorry that life and school has gotten in the way of our chance to talk as we used to, but that does not mean I do not think about you. I was just thinking how in awe of you I was when I found out that you, as a second year, were even bothering to speak with me. I liked you even before I knew you were older, but that just sealed my respect for you. I hope you will not think this odd, because I mean it as some of the highest praise I could attribute to anyone, but I always thought of you as the female counterpart to Simon. Like him, you are just so genuinely interested in people and that is a real gift... and a blessing to the people you shine your light upon. All I know is that I am glad to have had you shine it upon me.
**Hugs** ~AF
Happy Valentine’s Day, Bailey! I am sorry that life and school has gotten in the way of our chance to talk as we used to, but that does not mean I do not think about you. I was just thinking how in awe of you I was when I found out that you, as a second year, were even bothering to speak with me. I liked you even before I knew you were older, but that just sealed my respect for you. I hope you will not think this odd, because I mean it as some of the highest praise I could attribute to anyone, but I always thought of you as the female counterpart to Simon. Like him, you are just so genuinely interested in people and that is a real gift... and a blessing to the people you shine your light upon. All I know is that I am glad to have had you shine it upon me.
**Hugs** ~AF
Her next addressee would be @Marietta Griffis, another Valentine’s Day baby like Simon.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Marietta, but more than that... Happy Birthday! We need to make a date to go to the Great Lake and look for Herman (that’s the name Simon has given to the giant squid.) How awesome would it be if we got a photograph of him? I am writing this on the 1st of the month, so I do not know for certain if she will or not, but if my mother sends more cookies this year, consider it a done deal that a couple will have your name on them. We can put a candle on one and you can make a wish! Have a great day! ~AF
Finally, because she was just in a happy mood and her History of Magic Professor was always taking guff about how boring the class was (which it absolutely was not), AngelFyre decided to try and write something that might make Professor @Melisande Lennox smile.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Asdrúbal. It is only because I can do this anonymously that I have the courage to write you and finally express my months long adoration of you from afar. Your arrival last summer made quite the splash amongst the ghosts and portrait people throughout the school. When word got out that you were stationed on my floor, some friends and I cashed in every favor we had with the other portrait folk to gain permission to cross their canvasses to be able to get a glimpse of your strong and imposing self. I can admit that my first sight of you took my non-existent breath away.
I have taken up odd jobs here and there in nearby canvasses just to gain more favors, allowing me to sit and gaze in oil painted rapture upon your rippling, granite muscles. What I would not give to be swept up in those massive arms and have your fiery, red eyes stoke embers deep within me as you stare longingly back into mine, but alas! I fear mine shall be an unrequited love. Such is the sad reality of my two dimensional life in this three dimensional world.
Until next year, mon amour, (my love).
~Just one of the Goyles
Happy Valentine’s Day, Asdrúbal. It is only because I can do this anonymously that I have the courage to write you and finally express my months long adoration of you from afar. Your arrival last summer made quite the splash amongst the ghosts and portrait people throughout the school. When word got out that you were stationed on my floor, some friends and I cashed in every favor we had with the other portrait folk to gain permission to cross their canvasses to be able to get a glimpse of your strong and imposing self. I can admit that my first sight of you took my non-existent breath away.
I have taken up odd jobs here and there in nearby canvasses just to gain more favors, allowing me to sit and gaze in oil painted rapture upon your rippling, granite muscles. What I would not give to be swept up in those massive arms and have your fiery, red eyes stoke embers deep within me as you stare longingly back into mine, but alas! I fear mine shall be an unrequited love. Such is the sad reality of my two dimensional life in this three dimensional world.
Until next year, mon amour, (my love).
~Just one of the Goyles
She tickled herself quite a lot writing the last one and hoped her Professor would get some joy from it as well. Simon's was all ready to put into the box as is, but she just needed to fold the others into little envelopes, which took less than five minutes to do. She cleaned up her area and then went off to deposit her messages into the box. She dropped Simon's in last, but kissed the front of it first, leaving a little lipstick lip imprint on it just for good measure.
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𝕭rookline huffed as she pulled the heavy sweaty covers off of her. It had been yet another night she cried herself to sleep. She wondered where her father was right at this exact moment. Perhaps he’s with his buddies taking shots and making a fool out his darn bastard self. Ugh, Brooke. Why? You’re just gonna make yourself cry harder. Please, today is the first day if the month of love. Just try today, okay?
Then a tiny voice exploded, But what if I don’t wanna feel love?! I’m a monster..
The Ravenclaw girl shook her head as she pulled on her uniform and her cloak, though she did not feel the child seaping through her bones. No, not at all. But, she decided to go to the Great Hall for breakfast, and of course there had to be an errand for Valentine’s day. Of course. So she signed up, just to be a bit nicer and see if it would cure her unruly mood. She quite hoped it did. Heck, she crossed those dang fingers! But she quickly regretted it. The fingers she crossed was the one finger with the dark mark. Her eyebrows furrowed and she crossed her arms, not wanting to see the mark again.
Taking few slips of paper, she scribbled down her notes for friends and her best friend, Vivi. Who knew, writing made tears slip from her blue eyes. It was probably the emotion she wrote it the notes for her friends. She hoped crying wasn’t going to be a permanent thing for her. Brookline sighed, her fingers wiping one, and the other before continuing. It felt like she was always crying. And it had been a month since he left. A month! Who knew there was such an impact. Bastard. You didn’t have to leave, y’know, now you’ve turned me a mess, her thoughts flared as she wrote and wrote and wrote.
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Hi Vivi! (@Elvenia Moonshadow)
Happy Valentine’s day! I know we haven’t seen each other in a while but I hope that’ll change soon. I mean, I’ve been pretty moody for a while, haha, but y’know, just stress about exams and homework. I’m hoping that your winter break was beyond amazing? I bet being at Hogwarts was great. Sure hope you made new friends!
I don’t got a Valentine but I’ve got a best friend! xoxoxo
Hoping to see you soon,
Brookie
Hi Ophelia and Dove! (@Ophelia Northwell
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Happy Valentine’s to you, Ophelia and Dove! Tigeress and I are so glad to have you as roommates. We always enjoy our mischief nights with you and your little trouble-maker, Dove. Dove and Tigeress should totally have another play-date out in the Courtyard, when it gets warmer of course. Tigeress is always ready to play!
Thank you so much being my friend and roomate, it’s always such a joy to have friendship! And it's even better to have a friend like you!
Warmly,
Brooke
Hi Emmy! (@Emily Shephard)
Happy Valentine’s day to you and Tarva! I hope you have a amazing day, and I’m so glad to be your friend. You are a shining light and I hope that you only continued to grow brighter and brighter.
Thank you so much for helping that day I got that stupid damn letter from my father. It hasn’t been exactly my year, but I hope it gets better soon. (':
Hope you have a great day! :3
Brookie
p.s did you get the same mark from that night we were in the forest? Do you know what it means? To be honest, I’m kinda scared
Hi @Andy Loggins!
Happy Valentine’s to you, my friend! I’m so happy that we’re friends. You are so much like a brother to me.
I’m so glad that you’re in my life! (:
Your friend,
Brooke
Hello Tori! (@Victoria Lena Jones)
Tori, I’m so glad that we’re friends. It wouldn’t be the same without you. Thanks so much for being my friend.
Happy Valentine’s day! I hope you keep warm in this cold month!
Hope to see you soon,
Brooke
Happy Valentine’s day, @Sere Nade!
You are always a such a joy to be around, and you’re such a great friend. Thank you so much for coming to support me in that race, and I can’t wait to see you dominate in your next duel!
Keep being you, and thank you so much for being my friend! :3
Hoping you have a great day,
Brooke
Hello Lizzy! (@Elizabeth Stonewall)
Hey, happy Valentine’s day! I’d just like to say, thank you for being my friend. You’ve been a wonder and I love how you always love breaking the rules.
Have a happy day! ♥
Your friend,
Brooke
Even more tears fell down, especially when Brookline started to write to Sage. Sage was so far the only person who knew about her father’s sudden departure over winter break. And she hoped it stayed that way. Why did she have to feel that way?
When could Brookline say that she’s hurt? How long will this hurt last? Why did it have to be her? Why anyone?
She could keep asking herself forever but that wasn’t enough to keep going. It was never enough. How could she snap out of this? Brookline sighed, and brushed the tears out her eyes. She knew this would be hard for a quite long time.
Why? Why can’t this hurt twisting in my chest go away forever and ever? Why did I have to have such a crummy father?
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@Sage WillowsHello Sage,
I’d just like to say thank you for being there for me during winter break and afterwards. It’s still a bit rough but I hope I’ll get over it soon.
You are such a great friend, and I don’t know where I’d be at right now if you hadn’t owled me back during the end of winter break. Thanks so so much for being my friend.
I hope you and your father are friends again soon. If you ever need a hand to help you up or a shoulder to cry on, I’m your girl. You helped me so I’ll always help you.
You’re basically a life savior haha.
Hope to see you soon,
Brooke
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