❀ 𝒜𝓃 𝒜𝓋𝒾𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝑜𝒻 𝒟𝑜𝒹𝑜’𝓈 ❀ - Art Gallery

25 Apr 2026, 12:49

Sketchbook style photographs of sister, father and mother

Sofia Obolenskaya Santos

Blah blah blah

Paulo Mariano Santos

Blah blah blah

Valentina Petrovna Santos

Blah blah blah

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-Dido Bleaklane

27 Apr 2026, 19:54

Banners!
FAVOURITES

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-Dido Bleaklane

27 Apr 2026, 20:08

WHO ON EARTH WAS DIDO BLEAKLANE?
A Podcast by Elizabeth Rory and Alex McDonald
Episode One - Who On Earth Was Dido Bleaklane?

Hello there! Welcome to our very first episode, “Who On Earth was Dido Bleaklane?”
That’s still a stupid name-
Alex! Shut it!
I’m Lizzie R and this is my co-star, Alex.
Ok, fine…Hi guys, I hope you’re doing well!
We’re here to tell you about the life of Dido Bleaklane, who *beep*
You’ll have to tune in to the episodes to find out what she did!

As a baby, Dido was adopted by Andy Bleaklane, a halfblood squib and Irene Bleaklane (née Murray), who wasn’t herself magic but her brother’s best friend (who was) briefly dated Andy and they ended up meeting through multiple mutual encounters. After adopting Dido (and naming her for the mythological queen), the family continued to live in Glasgow for several years until Dido was about six. They then moved to London, so Andy could be closer to the Ministry Records

Do we know that that’s true?
…Not really. But it’s just better storytelling!

as she attempted to write the sequel to her first book, the bestselling “History of Unsung Magic: Muggles, Squibs and Avoided Conversations”. Dido grew up very happy, adoring her brilliant parents: the author and the teacher, and for a good few years, being content to just have fun.

This caused the first and only (as of yet) innate conflict between Dido and her parents but eventually, with much “Umming” and “Ahhing” from Andy and Irene and several devoured cookies from Dido, they came to a solution. Dido loved to write. So, instead of forcing Dido to read, they instead set her off with little prompts like “Write me a story about a duck and a lamp” for her amusement or “Can you create a fact sheet about food chains?” for her studies.

So… Episode One done?
…Nope! We need to describe what Dido looked like. It’s an audio show?
But we gave them pictures?!
Along the way, Dido picked up a love for learning, perhaps originating from her idolisation of her parents, and not a day went by without Dido’s insistence to acquire a new fact, skill or opinion. However, around eight, while her classmates began to read more interesting books and stories, Dido developed a passionate hatred of reading. Much to her parents dismay, it wasn’t because she found it terribly difficult, they had organised several dyslexia assessments to check, but instead she just disliked it.

Extracts From Lydia Wheaton's Book
"Dido is small and stocky (about 4'7"). She has short brunette hair to her shoulders and wears glasses when reading. She always wears at least one necklace, all varying colours and when permitted, also wears matching socks. She occasionally wears either purple or green contact lenses depending on whether it's an even or odd date."
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"Dido is extremely hard-working, bubbly and loud but prone to stretches of tired quietness from studying. She enjoys writing and poetry but dislikes reading. She is a people-pleaser but has some knowledge of that so tries to hold back, sometimes consequently behaving quite coldly. She really enjoys school (both magic and not) and wanted to become a professor at a university before she got her letter."
Page 180
And that is it for our very first episode!
Wow! Crazy! Yay! Thank goodness.
We hoped you enjoyed, "Who On Earth is Dido Bleaklane" as much as we did! Thank you for watching-
Listening.
Thank you for listening and hopefully catch you next episode!

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-Dido Bleaklane

27 Apr 2026, 20:36

You stand on the steps facing a large but packed ballroom, dazzlingly beautiful so late in the evening with starlight shining in through the sky-light glass. The entire ball emits a constant, golden ray of utter greatness, filling you with awe as you look out across the crowd of guests.

The Dance Floor
To your left there are a number of guests dancing to the music by an enthralling live-orchestra. Just past the dance floor, there are tables laden with colourful drinks. What do you have a closer look at?

A DANCING FAMILY
A YOUNGER GROUP
THE DRINKS

The Centre
In the centre of the room, he stands. Almost spot-lit, there is a young man who radiates an aura of greatness and accomplishment. What do you have a closer look at?

THE YOUNG MAN
THE PORTRAITS BEHIND
AN ARRAY OF MEDALS
A CRYSTAL CHANDELIER
THE GRAND PIANO
HIS WAND

The Library
To your right, the walls are lined with mahogany shelves, filled to the brim with books from encyclopedias to storybooks to birth-records. What do you have a closer look at?

THE HISTORY SECTION
A CALENDAR
A SET OF FAIRYTALES

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-Dido Bleaklane

5 May 2026, 21:21

Welcome to The Aviary!
We have a multitude of different bird breeds, however, owing to migration and temperature changes, some specific breeds are unavailable right now. Feel free to peruse the birds.
PLEASE DO NOT OPEN ANY CAGE DOORS
The Pigeons - 1 Galleon 8 sickles (725 potato peels)
Simple, block-style, collage-like banner.
Varieties
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[quote][center][b][size=125]🦜 PIGEON 🦜[/size][/b]
[b]Name: [/b]
[b]House: [/b]
[b]House to feature (y/n):[/b]
[b]Year: [/b]
[b]Theme/Aesthetic: [/b]
[b]Colour Scheme: [/b]
[b]Avoided Colours: [/b]
[b]Faceclaim (leave empty if unwanted): [/b]
[b]Particular Objects or Images to feature: [/b]
[b]Any Text: [/b]
[b]Preferred means of contact: [/b][/center]
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The Robins - 2 Galleons (986 potato peels)
Similar to Pigeons but involves more layering and is just better.
Varieties
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[quote][center][b][size=125]🦜 ROBIN 🦜[/size][/b]
[b]Name: [/b]
[b]House: [/b]
[b]House to feature (y/n):[/b]
[b]Year: [/b]
[b]Theme/Aesthetic: [/b]
[b]Colour Scheme: [/b]
[b]Avoided Colours: [/b]
[b]Faceclaim (leave empty if unwanted): [/b]
[b]Particular Objects or Images to feature: [/b]
[b]Any Text: [/b]
[b]Preferred means of contact: [/b][/center]
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The Hummingbirds - 3 Galleons (1479 potato peels)
An empty cage
(NOT AVAILIABLE RIGHT NOW)

The Parrots - 3 Galleons (1479 potato peels)
An empty cage
(NOT AVAILIABLE RIGHT NOW)

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-Dido Bleaklane

5 May 2026, 23:10

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Various breeds of Pigeons flap around the large enclosure.
Two of them are fighting.
Their fluff goes everywhere.
You are now fluffy.
And possibly sneezing.
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-Dido Bleaklane

5 May 2026, 23:15

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Only a few Robins flutter through the Aviary.
A sign reads "Robins are dangerous"
You think you see a small bird sleeping on the ground.
You back away.
A robin looks at you, a mad glint in its eye.
It blinks.
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-Dido Bleaklane

13 May 2026, 20:55

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A █████ School Podcast

★★★★☆ 4.2/5 stars

‘A Wonderful Idea, children’ - Mr Parker

‘Wow! What a Lovely Show!’ - Nathan Rory

Created: 27/12/49
Last Updated: 19/3/51

By:
Elizabeth Rory
Alex McDonald

A podcast? Are you out of your mind?
What?! It’s a good idea! You don’t have to write essays and I both get something that looks better on my CV and spend- Yeah! It’s unique.
But it’ll never work. Do you really think we can actually make something interesting?
Come on, Alex! We can always just stop if we get bored. Please?
Alright! For my wonderful, if slightly idiotic friend, I will. Ok? What do you want it to be about?
This kid from the 20’s. She was called, “Dido Bleaklane”

Podcast “Notes”

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-Dido Bleaklane

28 May 2026, 11:21

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One Hummingbird darts through the Aviary.
Wings, a blur before you.
It brushes against your arm.
Fast.
Small.
And beautiful.
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24 Jun 2026, 19:30

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You stand on the steps facing a large but packed ballroom, dazzlingly beautiful so late in the evening with starlight shining in through the sky-light glass. The entire ball emits a constant, golden ray of utter greatness, filling you with awe as you look out across the crowd of guests.

The Dance Floor
To your left there are a number of guests dancing to the music by an enthralling live-orchestra. Just past the dance floor, there are tables laden with colourful drinks. What do you have a closer look at?

A DANCING FAMILY
A YOUNGER GROUP
THE DRINKS

The Centre
In the centre of the room, he stands. Almost spot-lit, there is a young man who radiates an aura of greatness and accomplishment. What do you have a closer look at?

THE YOUNG MAN
THE PORTRAITS BEHIND
AN ARRAY OF MEDALS
A CRYSTAL CHANDELIER
THE GRAND PIANO
HIS WAND

The Library
To your right, the walls are lined with mahogany shelves, filled to the brim with books from encyclopedias to storybooks to birth-records. What do you have a closer look at?

THE "PAST" SECTION
A CALENDAR
A SET OF FAIRYTALES