WHO : amos diggory & anyone. WHERE : sugarplum's sweet shop, diagon alley. WHEN : late afternoon.
With Cedric momentarily distracted by a kid floating around after chewing on some Fizzing Whizzbees, Amos was taking his chances by loading his Sugarplum's basket full of treats. The kids on the Little League team he coached had reached the semi-finals today β and they were expecting a reward. While he wondered how much of this could be put down under 'equipment costs budget', Amos spotted the gold mine β a bowl full of discounted Sugar Quills. "Dibs!" He called, just as he grabbed the bowl right before the next person trying to reach for it, looking (and feeling) particularly childish. "Sorry, it's a Sugar Quill emergency β if you want any, you're going to have to fight me for them."
β mahmoud darwish, the butterfly's burden
Is thatΒ Β AMOS DIGGORYΒ stepping out into Diagon Alley? Ministry records tell us that they were born onΒ APRIL 2NDΒ Β and are aΒ Β 27Β Β year old,Β Β PUREBLOODΒ Β who works as aΒ SINGLE DAD & LITTLE LEAGUE QUIDDITCH COACH.Β Some have said that they can be described as beingΒ Β PASSIONATE, SOCIAL & PROTECTIVE,Β Β however, they also see themselves as beingΒ OBSTINATE, TEMPERAMENTAL & UNFOCUSED.Β Β Apparently,Β Β HEΒ look(s) a lot likeΒ Β MICHAEL EVANS BEHLING,Β Β whoever that is, and if they had to pick a side in the war, they would choose toΒ Β JOIN THE ORDER.
π©γπ―π―π―π―οΉγ €BASICSγ €οΉπ―π―π―π―γ € πͺ
FULL NAME : Amos Percival Diggory.
NICKNAMES : Ame, Daddy.
AGE : Twenty-seven.
BIRTHDAY : April 2nd.
GENDER & PRONOUNS : Cis man, he/him/his.
SEXUALITY : Bisexual, biromantic.
RELATIONSHIP STATUS : Widowed.
AFFILIATION : The Order of the Phoenix.
FACECLAIM : Michael Evans Behling.
OCCUPATION : Single dad, part-time Little League Quidditch coach, former Magizoologist in training, but that doesn't pay the bills.
π©γπ―π―π―π―οΉγ €PERSONALITYγ €οΉπ―π―π―π―γ € πͺ
POSITIVES : Passionate, social, protective, stout-hearted, loyal.
NEUTRALS : Grieving, mercurial, defiant, adventurous, daring.
NEGATIVES : Obstinate, temperamental, unfocused, audacious, blunt.
MORAL ALIGNMENT : Chaotic good.
WESTERN ZODIAC : Aries sun, Scorpio moon, Sagittarius rising.
HEAVENLY VIRTUE : Charity.
DEADLY SIN : Wrath.
TAROT CARD : The Tower ( upright ).
π©γπ―π―π―π―οΉγ €FAMILYγ €οΉπ―π―π―π―γ € πͺ
FATHER : Cedric Diggory sr ( deceased ).
MOTHER : Catriona Diggory ( owner of the Murtlap Inn )
SIBLINGS : Twin sister, younger sibling.
SIGNIFICANT OTHER : Florence Diggory ( murdered 8 months ago ).
CHILDREN : Cedric Diggory jr ( almost 2 years old ).
PET(S) : N/A.
π©γπ―π―π―π―οΉγ €MAGICAL PROFILEγ €οΉπ―π―π―π―γ € πͺ
HOGWARTS HOUSE : Hufflepuff.
ABILITIES : Almost fully trained Magizoologist.
WAND : Cedar wood, dragon heartstring core, 13", somewhat bendy.
PATRONUS : St. Bernard dog.
ASSOCIATED MEMORY : It is the first moments after Cedric's birth, the infant laying on his wife's chest, the happy but exhausted smile on her face, the warm feeling of joyous tears on his cheeks, happiness like he had never known before.
AMORTENTIA : Amos smells a forest bonfire first, with fragrant herbs added to add a pleasant scent to the flames, followed by orange blossoms, and finally, freshly made pumpkin pastries.
REVERSE AMORTENTIA : When thinking of Amos, you'll first be hit with the scent of bergamot, followed by undertones of freshly mowed grass, baby powder, and a vague but sharp tang of antiseptic.
BOGGART : It's a kneeling figure that resembles Amos himself, kneeling on a freshly overturned grave, that has the name of his deceased wife, and in scratch marks underneath it, the name of Cedric has been added.
π©γπ―π―π―π―οΉγ €BACKGROUNDγ €οΉπ―π―π―π―γ € πͺ
[ trigger warnings for : pregnancy, murder, grief ]
Amos Diggory had always enjoyed a simple life. There was no great tragedy or betrayal haunting his family, his parents were happily married, their jobs kept the Diggory family in comfortable middle class life, they weren't known pureblood supremacists, nor were they blood traitors β no, everything about Amos' life was perfectly content, average almost, and he certainly enjoyed it that way.
The first perceived tragedy came to Amos when his twin sister was sorted into Gryffindor and he was sorted into Hufflepuff. It was made worse by the Sorting Hat's doubt β he almost made it into the house of lions with her, almost, but not quite. Hufflepuff suited Amos just fine, but being separated for the first time in his life certainly did not. With how many of their peers had more tragic upbringing, Amos' complaints were brushed off by both his housemates and the school staff, but to him? This mole hill was a mountain.
Forced to be on his own, away from family for the first time, Amos spent the first few weeks at Hogwarts with a grumpy frown on his face β though it didn't last long. He had always been naturally gregarious, a good time boy, easy-going and even easier to befriend, and if there was one thing Amos could not bear, it was loneliness. He thrived during his school years, there was sometimes a certain guilt at his lack of involvement in the horrible war consuming his peers, but Amos did not feel strongly enough to sign himself up for something so deadly.
After graduation, he was aimless β he'd hoped for a Quidditch scouting (despite subconsciously knowing he was not good enough to play professionally), but found himself with less prospects than he thought. He drifted through a series of jobs, bartending at his parents' inn, security guard at Gringotts, even spent a month or two in hitwizard training β until one day, a few years after graduation, he ran into his former Care of Magical Creatures professor. Surprisingly gifted at the subject and having spent many summers on his cousin's Erumpent range, he fell into an apprenticeship with a Magizoologist head first β though the pay was poor and the days long, he finally found something that truly brought him passion and excitement.
Travelling the world changed Amos somewhat, he came home more cultured, more experienced, more daring. No longer simple, but with a love for adventure β which was what first drew him to Florence. Bold and exciting, she loomed larger than life in the pub where they first met β her smile lighting up the room. Their romance started as a whirlwind, and by the time Amos realized how engrained she was with the Order of the Phoenix, he was already head over heels. As a muggleborn, Florence had strong opinions on pureblood supremacy and was never afraid to voice them. Amos felt lost in that world occasionally, increasingly worried for her safety.
Cedric was not planned, but he was news happily received. Amos would be a full-fledged Magizoologist soon enough, and Florence was a gifted Cursebreaker. They married in a small, private ceremony, not wanting to scare her Muggle family too much, and welcomed Cedric six months later. However, there was an increase in the recklessness that consumed Florence after their child was born. She wanted to make the world safe for him β but as a result, put herself into danger more often. There was a sense of dread haunting Amos, one that was unfortunately confirmed eight months ago, when Aurors knocked on his door with the news of his wife's murder at the hands of suspected Death Eaters.
Amos wanted to let his grief consume him. When his father had died of illness a few years ago, he had been sad, but it had been bearable β the death of Florence threatened to tear him apart. He could not let it happen, he was desperately willing for it not to happen. Cedric needed him. Cedric needed him. Barely a year old, and desperately missing his mama β Amos had something earth shattering happen to him, but he could not let it break him. Shoving down his heartwrenching grief, Amos pushed forward instead.
He left behind his passion for Magizoology for a better paying job at the Quidditch stadium, coaching the children's team. He moved back to his parental home, out of the small cottage filled with memories of Florence and their life together. He attended the trial for his wife's murderers with a stoic, still expression. There was so much emotion churning underneath the surface, and soon there was a fist shaped indent in the door to his bedroom. Anger took over grief, and Amos found himself following in Florence's footsteps, joining the Order β at least, that's what he tells himself. Nevermind that it is a good outlet for his anger too.
Eight months since her death, and Amos is holding himself together with duct tape and a prayer. He had just found his life, his future, everything he had ever dreamed off β and now his world had ended. His family worries that Amos is hurrying towards his own early grave, and knowing Cedric would be alone is the only thought that brings some caution to his deeds. But there is always a cliff, and Amos is eagerly dangling off the edge.
TLDR : Danai loves hurting characters. Amos was a middle class, easy-going young guy, never involved in the war or politics, enjoying his neutrality. He apprenticed as a Magizoologist for years, travelling the world and finding new adventures. He fell head over heels in love with a muggleborn Order member named Florence, and together they had a child, Cedric. Eight months ago, Florence was murdered by suspected Death Eaters, shattering his life. He is growing increasingly angry and reckless as a result, and is trying desperately to keep himself together for the sake of his son.
welcome to πππππππππππ : a dependent multimuse blog for lumosfm, as penned by danai ( 27, they / she, gmt+2 ).
DAPHNE AVERY β 24 β§ icw intern & law student β§ pureblood β§ death eaters. β introduction. musings. interactions. wanted connections.
AMOS DIGGORY β 27 β§ little league quidditch coach & dad β§ pureblood β§ ootp. β introduction. musings. interactions. wanted connections.
being in yr 20s is abt experiencing the worst thing you can imagine & then having to go to the grocery store
fatima aamer bilal, excerpt from moony moonless skyβs βi am tired of making a religion out of my sufferingβ.
[text id: i am too little, and too much, and never enough.]
If there was one virtue Daphne luckily possessed, it was that of patience. Years of tip-toeing around the Avery estate, needing to pick the exact moment when to move and when to stay silent β she had never been rustled easily, and today was not when she was about to start, not when she needed a drink. Still, that didn't mean she was going to give in easily β especially not when someone wanted her to.
"I don't care to fix what is your problem, not mine. If you wanted to sit somewhere by yourself undisturbed, you should have chosen a less busy pub," Daphne spoke in a matter-of-fact way, little indication of emotion in the words, However, at the sight of the cigarettes and smoke blown directly towards her, she couldn't help the small laugh that escaped her.
Picking a slim menthol cigarette from her purse, she demonstratively put it to her lips. Though she did not intend to be very petty about this situation β showing that she was the mature one in this conversation β Daphne felt something take over about half way through her smoke. Head tilted to the other side, she 'accidentally' dropped her cigarette into the witch's drink to extinguish. Doe-eyed and innocent looking, she turned back, feigning an apologetic expression. "Oops."
The witch was going to be a pain in Georgette's ass. It was obvious from the first words out of her mouth. Not that she would expect anything less. It was an example of why she never wanted to interact with other people. She may have had an attitude but that didn't give others license to have one, no matter how hypocritical that sounded. If approached the right way then maybe Georgette wouldn't be such a bitch but that's not how anyone greeted her.
"I'll close my eyes where I please," she said looking at Daphne, a witch she didn't even know. Obviously a no one. "Sounds like a problem you need to fix. Has nothing to do with me." Georgette rubbed her temples as Daphne didn't speak. At least wasn't speaking for a moment but of course her annoying voice perked up again.
Georgette took out her cigarettes. Maybe the smoke would make her go away. She lit the cigarette, inhaled and exhaled, making sure smoke went in Daphne's direction without blowing it directly in her face.
LEIGHTON MURRAY in THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS (2021-) CASSIE HOWARD in EUPHORIA (2019-)
"Since you've decided on the curious choice of sitting at a bar with your eyes closed, you may not have noticed," Daphne started as she theatrically made herself comfortable on the bar stool, further proving her point. "There is no other place to sit, the place is packed." Daphne silently nursed her glass of firewhiskey, taking a small sip before putting it down again. She used the time to look at the woman next to her, noticing the splintered fingers wrapped around the glass, but not giving any indication or response in her body language. "If you want to sit somewhere by yourself, I'd suggest the floor β I'm pretty sure they cleaned it last year."
where: three broomsticks. who: open.
It wasn't often that Georgette left the confines of her beloved store, her home, where she felt most at ease but something compelled her. Her mind was foggy and she felt she needed some air and a brief change of scenery. While she didn't dare drink alcohol she did enjoy a good non-alcoholic butterbeer. Although there would be people drinking, she thought she could handle a single butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks and then head back home. Just enough time to get in and get out. She didn't want to stray for long anyway.
She sat down at the bar and ordered her drink, making it very clear she wanted no alcohol in her drink. She would hex the wizard if he tried to pull a fast one on her. As he passed her the cold beverage, her forever splintered fingers wrapped around the glass. It was a good feeling. She closed her eyes and imagined she was by herself, but Georgette could not pretend for long as she felt someone beside her.
"You could go away right now and make this easier on both of us," she said before finally opening her eyes.
ππππππ πππππ & ππππ πππππππwritten for @lumosfmππ π ππππ
26 posts