10 May 2024, 06:33
Family Dynamics
When Justin arrived at the owlery, the first thing he did was sprint inside. He quickly searched the place for his package and he found it. A box of muggle snacks, with a pretty little envelope on top.
"Oh, you're gonna like this Brookie. You ever had muggle snacks before? What they lack in magical qualities they make up with flavor!" Justin chuckled. "Although... they will kill you faster with blood-pressure and diabetes..."
Justin opened his letter and shamelessly began reading it out loud. Inside the envelope, were four pieces of paper.
He read off the first letter:
"BROOKIE LOOK! BABY'S SO GOOD AT DRAWING NOW! KAYLA!! YOU'RE GROWING UP TOO FAST!" Justin exclaimed both in excitement and sadness. He showed Brookline the drawing. Eight wiggly circles with stick arms and stick legs were drawn on the paper. Justin pointed at the biggest one. "Look! She drew me the biggest!" He giggled in glee. "Still clearly her favorite. Better be. I probably changed her diaper the most."
He then began reading the next letter.
He then gave it to an owl who flew away.
Justin picked up his box of snacks and grinned widely at Brooke. "Brookie, what kind of snacks do you like? I have every kind of taste here possible... the good ones at least."
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"Oh, you're gonna like this Brookie. You ever had muggle snacks before? What they lack in magical qualities they make up with flavor!" Justin chuckled. "Although... they will kill you faster with blood-pressure and diabetes..."
Justin opened his letter and shamelessly began reading it out loud. Inside the envelope, were four pieces of paper.
He read off the first letter:
Reducio
Justin shuddered as he opened another piece of paper. It was his baby sister Kayla's drawing. My little lion cub,
Your family misses you dearly. I'm back home from my polar bear expedition. I'm worried about them, Justin. There might be a day where they no longer walk the earth with us.
Your dad's restaurant is thriving. He won't shut up about the new menu item though.
Kevin is doing fine. He enjoyed being the biggest brother in the house, for about a week. He's been asking when you come back ever since. Guess he can't handle the burden of the eldest yet.
The triplets are chaotic as usual. We had to replace the couch because they set it on fire. Don't ask.
I also included Kayla's drawing in your mail. Kevin helped write down all the names.
Miss you lots,
Mom.
P.S - A quite literal birdie has informed me that you've been skipping class. Get your act right or I'm coming over there to slap the Korean out of you.
Your family misses you dearly. I'm back home from my polar bear expedition. I'm worried about them, Justin. There might be a day where they no longer walk the earth with us.
Your dad's restaurant is thriving. He won't shut up about the new menu item though.
Kevin is doing fine. He enjoyed being the biggest brother in the house, for about a week. He's been asking when you come back ever since. Guess he can't handle the burden of the eldest yet.
The triplets are chaotic as usual. We had to replace the couch because they set it on fire. Don't ask.
I also included Kayla's drawing in your mail. Kevin helped write down all the names.
Miss you lots,
Mom.
P.S - A quite literal birdie has informed me that you've been skipping class. Get your act right or I'm coming over there to slap the Korean out of you.
"BROOKIE LOOK! BABY'S SO GOOD AT DRAWING NOW! KAYLA!! YOU'RE GROWING UP TOO FAST!" Justin exclaimed both in excitement and sadness. He showed Brookline the drawing. Eight wiggly circles with stick arms and stick legs were drawn on the paper. Justin pointed at the biggest one. "Look! She drew me the biggest!" He giggled in glee. "Still clearly her favorite. Better be. I probably changed her diaper the most."
He then began reading the next letter.
Reducio
In the middle of the letter was a big line of ink that looked liked someone had drawn. Without a doubt it was not drawn on purpose.Dear son,
Hope you're doing well. Hope you're staying strong. You better be strong. I didn't raise a little bitch. If I ever hear that you are being a little bitch, I promise you I will whoop the sh...
Hope you're doing well. Hope you're staying strong. You better be strong. I didn't raise a little bitch. If I ever hear that you are being a little bitch, I promise you I will whoop the sh...
Reducio
Justin smiled as he opened the last letter.Your mother just punched the shit out of my arm when she saw me write that. Real rich coming from the lady that just threatened three five year-olds that she'd slap them into next week. They deserved it though. They did burn a whole damn couch after all.
I miss you boy!
I miss you boy!
Reducio
Justin smiled a little differently this time and calmly took a piece of paper and wrote down two words: Fuck no. Dear Bro,
Can I have your Bluetooth speaker?
Love, Kevin.
Can I have your Bluetooth speaker?
Love, Kevin.
He then gave it to an owl who flew away.
Justin picked up his box of snacks and grinned widely at Brooke. "Brookie, what kind of snacks do you like? I have every kind of taste here possible... the good ones at least."
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11 May 2024, 12:27
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
"What the hell? Diea- bE-teEs? What the hell is diea-bE-teEs? " Brooke asked, her face scrunched up in incredulous placed eyebrows. She would of looked really funny, so just thinking how she'll look like, she started laughing. When she finally got control of herself, she was gasping for breath.
Brooke flinched when she heard Justin exclaimed. It was loud. " Wow. She draws so good," Brooke said, beaming at her friend, she could see the look on her friend's face. She giggled when he started talking about diapers.
Dam- Dang... Brooke thought when she saw Justin write two words:
BleepFuck noBeep
A little harsh...
Brooke looked at Justin and the box of snacks. "What kind are those? Err.. Why do they haff colourful wrappings on them?"Brooke smiled as she spoke. The box of snacks looked nothing like what she was used to. She half-smiled and said, "Do muggles make chocolate frogs? I think I heard a rumor about they were... No.. That was lemon drop I think..."
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12 May 2024, 07:00
Family Dynamics
Justin saw Brooke struggling to say the word 'diabetes' with her whole face.
Justin laughed out loud, "That was the most adorable face I've seen someone make, Brookie."
"Chocolate frogs?" Justin jokingly scoffed. "I've got something better."
He reached behind Brooke's ear and out appeared a golden snitch. However, this snitch was quite different than the ones in Quidditch. It was in a paper brown cup with a white sticker on it with two words: Ferrero Rocher.
"A bit of muggle magic," Justin smirked. He tossed the tiny gold ball in the air and caught it again in his hand.
"The best chocolate in the world," Justin said with a child-like smile. He reached his right arm forward with his palm faced up and the golden snitch-like candy at the center of his hand. "You will never look at other chocolates the same, ever again."
Seeing how his friend had trouble understanding his muggle culture, the boy showed Brooke how to open a 'Ferrero Rocher.' Inside the golden snitch was a round piece of chocolate coated in some kind of nut.
"Hazelnut. I have no clue what it is, but I... I guess I like it? Dad gets it for Mom every Valentines Day. She gave me one, one time, and I just fell in love with it. Dad gets two boxes of 'Ferrero Rochers' now because I keep eating Mom's," Justin laughed heartily. He popped the chocolate ball into his mouth.
He grabbed another piece and handed it to Brooke.
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Justin laughed out loud, "That was the most adorable face I've seen someone make, Brookie."
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"Chocolate frogs?" Justin jokingly scoffed. "I've got something better."
He reached behind Brooke's ear and out appeared a golden snitch. However, this snitch was quite different than the ones in Quidditch. It was in a paper brown cup with a white sticker on it with two words: Ferrero Rocher.
"A bit of muggle magic," Justin smirked. He tossed the tiny gold ball in the air and caught it again in his hand.
"The best chocolate in the world," Justin said with a child-like smile. He reached his right arm forward with his palm faced up and the golden snitch-like candy at the center of his hand. "You will never look at other chocolates the same, ever again."
Seeing how his friend had trouble understanding his muggle culture, the boy showed Brooke how to open a 'Ferrero Rocher.' Inside the golden snitch was a round piece of chocolate coated in some kind of nut.
"Hazelnut. I have no clue what it is, but I... I guess I like it? Dad gets it for Mom every Valentines Day. She gave me one, one time, and I just fell in love with it. Dad gets two boxes of 'Ferrero Rochers' now because I keep eating Mom's," Justin laughed heartily. He popped the chocolate ball into his mouth.
He grabbed another piece and handed it to Brooke.
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12 May 2024, 19:47
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
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"You sure, there's something better than coco frogs, Justy?" Brooke spoke, her eyes sparkling.
When Justin reached behind Brooke's ear and pulled out a Snitch, she exclaimed, "A Golden Snitch!? Muggles haff them?! Everything I've been taught is wrong.. I really need to take Muggle Studies if Imma succeed in life."
Brooke stood amazed. Damn, muggles are cool, she thought, her jaw hurting from gaping. "Muggle magic, shit! Justin, is that sarcasm or actually do muggles have magic?" Brooke asked, her eyes sparking with amusement.
Brooke nodded at Justin when he said it was the best chocolates in the world. "Ok, it better be," she giggled, "That's a wrapping?!" she asked when Justin showed her how to open the chocolates.
" I believe it, you'd like anything, " Brooke laughed, her face twisting in a large grin. And in that smile, showed how much patience she gave the carefree Justin.
She took the chocolate gently, and unwrapped it like Justin showed her. She had some difficulty but was able to open it with a little help from Justin. " You were right! It is good," She exclaimed, "Its like heaven on water," Brooke breathed out, savoring the flavor.
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13 May 2024, 04:24
Family Dynamics
"Justy... I like it!" Justin responded. "And Muggle Studies? I do that every day. I may be a wizard but my culture's muggle as can be. I'd rather take a subject I am not familiar with," Justin replied. "And, I can just tell you all the answers. It's not like I have to study to know about muggles... By the way, diabetes is a condition that slowly transforms you into a set of diamond beads. It is a gradual change, and it is quite uncurable," Justin hilariously lied.
Brooke asked Justin about muggle magic. Justin, with his index finger, pointed up, and brought the finger close to his lips. "A muggle magician, never reveals their secret," he winked.
Brooke then ate the piece of chocolate Justin had given her. She expressed her appreciation for the little snack.
Justin smiled gently. He loved seeing his friend smile. Brooke was far happier than she was in the library. He was glad that he could make one of his friends day a little better. He reached deep into his package and took out a whole box of Ferrero Rochers.
"Here. I've eaten them for years. I'm quite sick of them now. You have it," Justin grinned ear to ear, handing Brooke the box. "Next time you study and you're stressed, pop one of these. I hope you'll smile like that every time and feel at least a little better," Justin grinned even wider.
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Brooke asked Justin about muggle magic. Justin, with his index finger, pointed up, and brought the finger close to his lips. "A muggle magician, never reveals their secret," he winked.
Brooke then ate the piece of chocolate Justin had given her. She expressed her appreciation for the little snack.
Justin smiled gently. He loved seeing his friend smile. Brooke was far happier than she was in the library. He was glad that he could make one of his friends day a little better. He reached deep into his package and took out a whole box of Ferrero Rochers.
"Here. I've eaten them for years. I'm quite sick of them now. You have it," Justin grinned ear to ear, handing Brooke the box. "Next time you study and you're stressed, pop one of these. I hope you'll smile like that every time and feel at least a little better," Justin grinned even wider.
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13 May 2024, 05:09
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
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“Mkay, Justy,” Brooke smiled, rolled her eyes and took a quill and parchment. She wrote a very short letter to her mother, but she wrote it where Justin couldn't it or her face. She didn't want him to know about her father.
ReducioDear mom,
Hi, I can't wait to see you and my siblings when summer comes. Is dad gonna work the summer again?
Yours truly,
Brookline
Brooke folded her letter up and placed it in a envelope. And when Justin handed a box to her, she handed back the box, and said, “I'll be fine, anyway I wouldn't be able to finish these before school ends, and then since my parents are pures, they'll have no idea what these are,” she giggled as she thought what they would say.
A large smile twisted into shape as she chose an owl to tie her letter on his talon and the owl crawled on her arm, letting Brooke pet him, and when Brooke stoped petting the tawny owl, the owl spread his large feathery wings and soared out of the window.
I sure wish I could be a owl Brooke thought with longing, even though she was deathly scared of tall heights, her gaze transfixed on the tawny owl until it disappeared she turned around to face Justin, to head what he had to say next.
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13 May 2024, 06:43
Family Dynamics
Justin noticed Brooke writing something in in secret. He smiled and walked back a couple steps to enjoy the sun. Ah. To be a cold blooded animal. Basking in the sun all day sounds nice.
Later on, when Justin offered Brooke a whole box of chocolates, immediate sorrow hit his face as Brooke rejected the offer. The boy's lips pouted as he put the Ferrero Rochers back into his care package. The boy had a simple brain. Saying no to the chocolate to him meant that she didn't like the chocolates.
He then noticed Brooke petting the owl and grinned. His mood was quickly switched as Justin reached both of his arms out to the side and jogged around the owlery. Owls, one by one, began landing on him. In total, five owls were perching on Justin. Two on the left arm, two of the right arm, and one on his head.
"How do I look?" Justin asked. He laughed as he shook his body to make the owls fly off of him. He whistled and a barn owl landed on his shoulder.
"I love owls. Second favorite birds after eagles. An eagle would DECIMATE an owl in combat. Soundless flight is really amazing though. I love birds of prey," Justin smiled.
"We can learn a lot from them ya know. Like the way they treat their young. Owls are one of the best parents in the animal kingdom. The parents work together in harmony to support the growth of their kids. I think it's such a beautiful picture," Justin said, smiling widely, petting the barn owl.
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Later on, when Justin offered Brooke a whole box of chocolates, immediate sorrow hit his face as Brooke rejected the offer. The boy's lips pouted as he put the Ferrero Rochers back into his care package. The boy had a simple brain. Saying no to the chocolate to him meant that she didn't like the chocolates.
He then noticed Brooke petting the owl and grinned. His mood was quickly switched as Justin reached both of his arms out to the side and jogged around the owlery. Owls, one by one, began landing on him. In total, five owls were perching on Justin. Two on the left arm, two of the right arm, and one on his head.
"How do I look?" Justin asked. He laughed as he shook his body to make the owls fly off of him. He whistled and a barn owl landed on his shoulder.
"I love owls. Second favorite birds after eagles. An eagle would DECIMATE an owl in combat. Soundless flight is really amazing though. I love birds of prey," Justin smiled.
"We can learn a lot from them ya know. Like the way they treat their young. Owls are one of the best parents in the animal kingdom. The parents work together in harmony to support the growth of their kids. I think it's such a beautiful picture," Justin said, smiling widely, petting the barn owl.
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14 May 2024, 03:25
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
“Wonderful,” Brooke smirked at Justin when she stopped biting her lip. She let the owl soar out in the sky and turned around to Justin, to see that he had a barn owl on his shoulder.
“True but wanna know? Cats are better,” She giggled, knowing Justin would argue with her. She liked to argue, it made her laugh, how silly people looked when at each other throats’ when arguing.
Brooke smiled, took her heavy braid off her shoulder and back on her back. “To be honest, I’ve haven't done much with owls, and I used to send a letter to my friend once a week after he moved when I was younger!” she said, her eyes lighting up as she thought of Peter and the memories she had with him. She pushed the memory away because she knew she’ll cry if she thought of the memories.
“Anyway,” Brooke said, her eyes glittered with golden specks, “What do you want to do now?” she asked, now that they had both done what they had needed to do in the Owlery.
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14 May 2024, 06:20
Family Dynamics
"No way... I love cats too! I'm trying to become a lion Animagus! They're my favorite animals you see... The golden fur, the dominant fighting prowess, the pride, but of course, who can forget that majestic mane... King of the beasts. Fitting Animagus for someone like me, no?" Justin's laugh boomed throughout the owlery.
"I'm actually saving up for a cat, ya know. Thought I'd need another cat if I were to become a lion. I read that I might be able to communicate with them if the Animagus process is successful," Justin said, excitedly. "My parents offered to buy my pet for me, but I refused. I want to earn the money on my own."
Justin walked over to a snowy owl and began petting it. "You're so pretty!" Justin affirmed the owl, as it closed its eyes and gave a soft hoot.
"My pet cat, deserves the best. I need to prove to myself that I'll be a diligent and loving owner. What best way to prove that than having the discipline to save up money and buy one myself?" Justin explained, as he continued petting the owl. "Needy little one, aren't you?" Justin laughed.
"I already know what I want!" Justin exclaimed. "A bengal named Stripefang. Together with my future lion form, it would give off tiger and lion vibes. I can't wait!!" Justin exclaimed, excitedly.
Justin then noticed Brooke talking about an old friend she used to send letters to. The jet-black haired boy walked over to the balcony of the owlery to soak in the beautiful view of the Hogwarts grounds. He missed his friends as well. It was lonely sometimes being in a school where most people grew up a wizard. There weren't too many muggle-born students around, and it was a bit hard to relate to them at times.
"Goodbyes, suck," Justin groaned. He then shook his head and forced a smile as he looked up into the sky. "Snap out of it, Justin. Your friends would not want you to be sitting all sad and depressed. That's weak."
The boy looked up at the sun, and acted like he was about to grab it. "For my family, for my old friends, for my current friends, for me, and for a happy future. I'm going to stay strong," Justin said. He tilted his head as his hand stopped covering the sun, to allow the rays to hit his face. "I'm going to shine brighter than any star."
Brooke then asked what Justin wanted to do next. "You know what... I do have a very close friend I want you to meet. Would you be interested? He's a really cool dude, and you're a really cool gal yourself. You guys should hit it off pretty well."
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"I'm actually saving up for a cat, ya know. Thought I'd need another cat if I were to become a lion. I read that I might be able to communicate with them if the Animagus process is successful," Justin said, excitedly. "My parents offered to buy my pet for me, but I refused. I want to earn the money on my own."
Justin walked over to a snowy owl and began petting it. "You're so pretty!" Justin affirmed the owl, as it closed its eyes and gave a soft hoot.
"My pet cat, deserves the best. I need to prove to myself that I'll be a diligent and loving owner. What best way to prove that than having the discipline to save up money and buy one myself?" Justin explained, as he continued petting the owl. "Needy little one, aren't you?" Justin laughed.
"I already know what I want!" Justin exclaimed. "A bengal named Stripefang. Together with my future lion form, it would give off tiger and lion vibes. I can't wait!!" Justin exclaimed, excitedly.
Justin then noticed Brooke talking about an old friend she used to send letters to. The jet-black haired boy walked over to the balcony of the owlery to soak in the beautiful view of the Hogwarts grounds. He missed his friends as well. It was lonely sometimes being in a school where most people grew up a wizard. There weren't too many muggle-born students around, and it was a bit hard to relate to them at times.
"Goodbyes, suck," Justin groaned. He then shook his head and forced a smile as he looked up into the sky. "Snap out of it, Justin. Your friends would not want you to be sitting all sad and depressed. That's weak."
The boy looked up at the sun, and acted like he was about to grab it. "For my family, for my old friends, for my current friends, for me, and for a happy future. I'm going to stay strong," Justin said. He tilted his head as his hand stopped covering the sun, to allow the rays to hit his face. "I'm going to shine brighter than any star."
Brooke then asked what Justin wanted to do next. "You know what... I do have a very close friend I want you to meet. Would you be interested? He's a really cool dude, and you're a really cool gal yourself. You guys should hit it off pretty well."
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15 May 2024, 10:00
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
Interacting:
@Justin Shin
Brooke giggled when Justin said he wanted to be a lion for an Animagus. “Cool! I either want to be some sort of tabby kitten or a tiger, like my cat, Tigeress. And a lion would be wonderful for you, Justy, it suits you so well!” Her smile had warmth in it for her friend.
Brooke nodded when Justin said he wanted a cat. “Mind yeh, yeh could talk to Tigeress, yeh know, she's like the best cat ever, I’ve never seen a cat like her,” Brooke remembered when the tabby she-cat had almost ripped her friend Ophelia’s kitten Dove to shreds and the same day was playing with Dove. Hey, Tigeress’s like Justin, Brooke thought, smiling as she remembered that day.
Brooke giggled as she said, “Cats do deserve the best. And that's pretty good of you,” she beamed at her friend.
“Yeh do?” Brooke asked surprised that Justin already knew what kitten he wanted. “A Bengal? They’re so cute. That would give of tiger and lion vibes,” Brooke giggled as she spoke of ‘tiger and lion vibes’.
“They do suck,” Brooke said, muttering. When she finally looked up to see what Justin was doing, it was a little strange. Once he acted like he was gonna grab the sun. Ummmmm.
“Yeh ok, Justy?” Brooke said tentatively and softly. Her Welsh accent was especially strong on yeh. She didn't know how the Ravenclaw boy would react.
Brooke blushed over Justin’s words and said to him, “Who? Is at Hogwarts?” Once Hogwarts left her mouth, she knew she was being stupid. Of course Justin's friend should be Hogwarts!
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