28 Jan 2024, 20:38
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Willow's stomach grumbled as the two girls made their way out of the dormitory and into the great hall. She could smell the mouthwatering aroma of dinner, and when she opened the door, the sound of students chattering and chewing filled her ears. She made her way to the Ravenclaw table, Tracey along with her, and found two seats for them to sit at. She tugged her sleeves over her hands- a nervous habit- and looked over at her new friend.
"What's your favorite food?" Willow asked over the din. The table was laden with dishes, and she had to struggle not to fill her plate immediately- but she didn't want to be rude. She had just met Tracey, but she had the feeling that they would be very good friends. She wanted to do everything she could to make sure that happened. "The house-elves always do a splendid job." Her family didn't have a house-elf, but sometimes she wished they did. Perhaps then she could have had a friend growing up- and, well, her mam wasn't the world's best cook. Luckily, her siblings had started to help cook meals at home over the summer, and they were at least able to spice meat correctly.
Willow looked back at Tracey, waiting for the other girl to get some food before she began to eat, even though her stomach demanded sustenance immediately. A thick strand of red hair fell in front of her face, and she was momentarily distracted from her hunger when she realized that she had never had a friend to eat dinner with before. Perhaps things were changing for the better.
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I've lived a thousand lives and I've loved a thousand loves. I've walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time- because I read.
28 Jan 2024, 20:54
Great Expectations... For Dinner
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29 Jan 2024, 23:43
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After Tracey began to fill her plate, Willow started to get her own food, glad that she was able to eat, and tossed back her hair. The Irish lass was blessed with long, thick locks, but they tended to get in the way sometimes. As she pulled some bread from the other side of the table, she listened to Tracey speak, then nodded.
"I really like soup," Willow said, then blushed. "I mean, my Granny makes really good soup. It's my favorite. And I agree, I don't really like fish." She was glad that she was so comfortable with the other Ravenclaw and began to eat, forcing herself to go slowly. Her Granny really did make amazing soup- full of herbs and spices, probably the best in Ireland, she would bet. She found herself wondering where Tracey was from. Willow herself was the epitome of an Irish girl, with her pale skin and bright red hair, but for some others, it was less obvious.
"Where are you from?" she asked, spinning her fork around her plate. She added, quite unnecessarily, "I live in Ireland." She strained her ears to listen for Tracey's response; the Great Hall was extremely loud, filling her head with shouts and unintelligible chatter. She fought the pricks of a headache; Willow wanted to enjoy herself as much as possible, even if her social battery was running low. She took another bite and focused her gaze on her friend.
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I've lived a thousand lives and I've loved a thousand loves. I've walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time- because I read.
30 Jan 2024, 19:18
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5 Feb 2024, 22:02
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"I love cookies," Willow said with a soft smile. She was prone to stress eating and loved sweets- along with chocolates, cookies were some of her favorites. Her eyes lit up Tracey inquired about her home in Ireland. It was one of her favorite things to talk about; there was so much beauty to be explored in her homeland. She almost wished she could take Tracey right then to see it, because it was hard to describe.
"Ireland is very green," Willow began. "Especially in the summers. Well, it rains a lot, but it really is grand. The hills are lovely, and we have these cliffs over the waters where you can feel the breezes in your hair." It was so easy to imagine herself back on one of the cliffs over a sparkling loch, dreaming of dragons and unicorns and other folktales that her parents would tell them or that were written in old children's books.
"There she is again, away with the fairies.*" Her siblings would say and roll their eyes at her. But Willow was a dreamer, plain and simple, and Ireland was perfect fuel for her creative mind. Realizing that she had totally gotten lost in her thoughts, she turned her attention back to Tracey.
"Um, I've been to England a few times. do you like it there?" She hoped that she hadn't made Tracey feel like she wasn't paying attention to her. She polished off her bread and flicked back another strand of hair, ready to give her new friend her full attention.
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Sorry for the late reply, I've been less active lately due to business! I'll try to stay on top of things✦ word count: 257/200 ✦
*A Celtic saying meaning daydreaming or losing sight of reality
I've lived a thousand lives and I've loved a thousand loves. I've walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time- because I read.
7 Feb 2024, 02:46
Great Expectations... For Dinner
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17 Feb 2024, 01:05
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Willow smiled back at Tracey, laying her fork down on top of her plate. Soon enough desert would arrive, and she wanted to save some room in her stomach for that.
"Oh, I definitely have a sweet tooth," She agreed. "Perhaps when you're all grown up you can travel more. I think I want to visit the Americas sometime. And explore more of Europe, too." Willow had been to quite a few countries because her father loved to travel, but she would like to see even more. New and beautiful places were so fascinating and full of inspiration. "I've been to England, Scotland, Wales, France, Norway, and Belgium," she listed shyly.
Willow tapped her fingers on the table in a pattern. She was a big fidgeter, no matter how much she tried to keep her hands still. Whether messing with her sleeves, cracking her knuckles, or playing with her bright red hair, she could never seem to stay completely stagnant. It was an anxious habit she could never seem to rid herself of.
"Mam's a nurse, that's kind of like a Healer," Willow offered. "She's a muggle though, but very keen on magic." She sometimes wondered if her mother had been shocked to discover that her father was a wizard- but while being a worrier, Reagan Bynre was an open-minded woman and very quick to give someone the benefit of the doubt. "Do you have any siblings?" Willow asked Tracey, as her mind was on the topic of family. "And, would you like to stop by the library with me after dinner's over?" Her voice dropped a little with her request, hoping that her new friend would want to keep hanging around with her.
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Sorry again for being slow! Things are calming down on my end so I'll be quicker soon lol✦ word count: 278/200 ✦
I've lived a thousand lives and I've loved a thousand loves. I've walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time- because I read.
19 Feb 2024, 05:28
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22 Feb 2024, 21:36
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Tracey seemed excited about traveling, and Willow realized that she was rather lucky to have been to so many places. With all of her siblings, they hadn't necessarily been splurgy trips, but they had been fun. She recalled all of the wonderful sights she had been able to experience and smiled.
"It would be fun to travel with friends," She agreed. "But not too many," As an introvert, the redhead had to draw the line at large groups- though her own family was one. Luckily, she had recently made amends with her oldest sister Aisling, and she was looking forward to visiting with her when she went home for Easter. "Perhaps you could come and see me in Ireland over the summer," She offered, hoping that Tracey would appreciate the idea. "And we could definitely bake sometime." It really was lovely to talk to someone who shared many of Willow's interests.
The chatter of the Great Hall seemed to be dying down, and Willow realized that some people were beginning to leave. She looked out over the deserts that were now lining the huge Ravenclaw table and grabbed a cookie for herself. The time was going by much faster than she was used to. "Do you have any ideas on what you might like to read? I like fantasy, myself."
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I've lived a thousand lives and I've loved a thousand loves. I've walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time- because I read.
27 Feb 2024, 04:22
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