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—ℝ𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕨 ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕒
—Severus Snape
“𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑚𝑖𝑔𝘩𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐺𝑟𝑦𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑟, 𝑊𝘩𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝘩𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡, 𝑇𝘩𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝘩𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑟𝑦, 𝑆𝑒𝑡 𝐺𝑟𝑦𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡;
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
*sirius and james having a discussion in the afterlife*
james: he named his kid albus severus, ALBUS FUCKING SEVERUS!!
sirius: you’re kidding.
james: i’m dead serious.
sirius: no…i’m dead sirius, you’re dead james.
"What happened to us?" "A war." – Manacled by @senlinyu
I don't know whether to refer to them as Manacled characters or Harry Potter characters. I'd like to open a petition to make Manacled an official book please.
Two up, two down
We talk about Potter as a timeless series, as quills and parchment will never date, but there are a few key elements which are of their time, and I sometimes suspect that eventually, their original meaning may be lost.
Snape’s house in Spinner’s End is one of these. If you visit Surrey, a house akin to Number 4 on Privet Drive can be found on hundreds of identical estates. Indeed, the three-bedroom house with a garage, and both front and back gardens, situated on a private housing estate in leafy surburbia is one that most British people will have strolled through at some point.
But Snape’s house in Spinner’s End is the opposite of the Dursleys’ aspirational abode, and is somewhere that few modern readers will have seen in its original form with their own eyes. Snape’s house in Spinner’s End is a traditional two up, two down through terraced house, mired deep in a maze of identical cobbled streets, overlooked by a looming mill chimney, and seemingly – by the 90s – entirely abandoned.
The difficulty that some may have in accurately picturing this scene is because these houses, in this state, no longer exist. A large percentage of two up, two down terraces were demolished as part of slum clearance, which should tell you all that you need to know about the state of the houses.
Those which remained have been extensively modified – usually knocking down the privy (outside toilet), and then building a two storey extension across the bulk of the yard to create a third room downstairs, and a bathroom upstairs. Some houses only have a single extension; it is rather common in some areas of the Midlands to have a bathroom that leads off the kitchen downstairs – because the bathroom was the missing room, and it was cheaper to build one storey than two.
Pottermore had an article earlier in the year which explained how the filmmakers originally wanted to film on location, but could not, because the houses simply did not exist in their traditional state.
The houses were typically constructed with two rooms downstairs and two rooms upstairs with a tiny backyard entry leading to the outhouse. Craig actually considered shooting on location, but even though the buildings were intact, they had been brought into the modern era, with up-to-date kitchens and plastic extensions, so the set was built at the studio.
Throughout the 20th century, cobbled streets were routinely replaced by various other road surfaces, namely tarmac and asphalt – and, of course, the scarcity of cobblestones now means that such streets are aesthetically desirable. However, the cobblestones in Spinner’s End are not an indication of affluence, but an indication of an area left behind. This is further illustrated by the rusted railings, the broken streetlights, and the boarded up windows.
These were workers houses, often funded by the owners of the mill, and therefore tied – meaning that rent was deducted from your wage before you received it. There were benefits to being in tied accommodation, including being close to work and having a guaranteed landlord – but that was as much benefit to the mill owner as the worker. Seeing great competition, some mill owners invested in their properties to entice workers – but Spinner’s End is not an example of this; Spinner’s End would’ve been regarded as little better than a slum even when fully occupied.
The narrow streets are indicative of when these houses were built, presumably in the late 1800s – cars were not a concern, and the attitude was to build as many houses on as small a piece of land as possible.
By the time the 90s roll around, and we see Narcissa and Bellatrix descend upon the street, Spinner’s End appears to be mostly deserted. With the closure of traditional manual industries, families would be keen to relocate to where work could be found. Estates which hadn’t already been cleared by the 60s would find themselves left to rack and ruin, their former occupants long gone – whether seeking a new life elsewhere, or having died.
For once, Bellatrix is not being anti-Muggle when she sneers at the Muggle dunghill; she is unnervingly accurate. It is a slum by her standards, but most importantly, it was a slum by everyone else’s standards as well. By the time Severus was born, work should’ve been well under way to clear the area, or to renovate it. This evidently did not occur – which itself explains how undesirable the area is; nobody wanted to spruce it up - they wanted to leave. There were no jobs, no amenities, no services – and eventually, no people.
We often ponder why Snape remains at Spinner’s End, but perhaps there lies the answer; he wasn’t just hiding from the magical world, but he was also hiding from the Muggle world as well…
“What’s your fav hp ship” you can’t just ask me that. It’s personal. It’s private - there are LEVELS to this… I need to know how far along the ship pipeline you are to reveal mine
Like don’t have time to explain why harry x Luna works when im in the trenches of bluna discourse…mamas busy
No thoughts, just fluff. Happy holidays to everyone!
Tried a new style. For The Common room December Quibbler challenge, Harry/Luna with the trope "Midnight kiss".
Extention #1
So, first of all, I do NOT believe, that these two dumbasses had no scars from all explosions and experiments. You can disagree and say that they could probably wipe away scars with magic. And I'm not saying you'll be wrong. But think about it, why would they do that if sCaRs lOoK sO CoOL aNd mAnLy? That would be the official reason for the public. The real one? I believe this could be their way to add more differences between them. Also, for some mysterious reasons (spoiler: someone should learn how to stop his uncontrollable brother and also start to say no at least sometimes) George has the worst and most noticeable scars. Bet poor Molly pulled all her hair out.
Earrings? Fred and George would absolutely 100% look up to and imitate Bill in some ways. What're the most obvious "Bill" things? Long hair, the earring with the tooth and scars. You see my point? Parrots.
I'm a big sucker for long hair. I'm also a sucker for George. Yes, yes, I hysterically ship him with Lee, I know. Don't try to find any logic, I don't have any. It's the only reason we have George with long hair. I can't think of a proper one.
And the last thing. I do love the idea of George with the bump on his nose and Fred with a straight nose. Also, I think Fred would have a crooked nose. Because it's broken quite often. Again, for mysterious reasons. Everyone agreed it's one of his things at this point.
I have no idea if I did it right and kept everything in the right places. There's a chance that I messed it up, oops
I kept drawing different faces for George and thought duck it, I need a proper design. I have zero patience and too excited to wait till tomorrow to make it sparkle with some necessary details, so you might expect a kinda similar post later 🙄
Sorry, I have a thing for long hair, so it was called. Also, I once read a fic where George had a mole on his upper lip and I can't stop thinking about it
p.s. Might change every single thing later idk
p.p.s. It's my vision of the twins(for now at least), it's fine if you don't vibe with it
Serotonin delivery for all wonderful people here
HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE
I'm so proud of this lol. Should I make more fake insta pages? I had lots of fun
Also, if you have any ideas for hp fanart, you're welcome. I'm focused on weasels and griffindorks of the golden era rn, but I don't mind some slytherins. If you're willing to share your thoughts and ideas on glee, you're my bff and I love you. Please give me more glee. I love glee. I live for glee. Glee.
p.s. Sorry if I made any mistakes, I'm not native and tried my best
I don't have anything finished rn, so here is my favorite piece Crop top of the Weasleys' in progress. Ginny wears Bill's earring!!! What a woman, ah.
So, I had this scene in my head Imagine Griffindor boys goofing around and breaking into the girls' dorms while they're out, stealing their clothes and makeup and sitting there pretty, waiting for judges to come back Now, here's Fred being oh so confident as always and Angie who's constantly questioning her friendship with these dorks. Of course, she adores their childlessness and wishes they'd never grow up, but she'll never admit it because who's gonna keep them disciplined if not that fierce girl? I don't ship Angie with any of the twins. I just don't see it. She and Fred would destroy each other and the whole universe. Let's be honest, two alfas together are too dangerous, right? Maybe Georgelina a bit, they might work out at some point. But I'm more of a Glee shipper. I see her as one of their best friends along with Lee and kind of like "You sound like our mom, Ang"
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How are you guys feel if I'll integrate insta posts?
Gee ♥️
I really love him with a messy bun help
Draco Malfoy with a Gryffindor
Draco Malfoy is dating a Gryffindor
At first he would fight your connection so hard.
You’re a Gryffindor- bold, loud, righteous- he’s supposed to hate you, but he catches himself staring when you argue in class.
“Stop looking at me like that, Malfoy.” “Like what? Like you’re interesting?”
Eventually, he’d cave. Maybe after a heated argument that turns into a passionate first kiss in a corridor.
He’s not openly mushy, but Merlin help anyone who messes with you.
It’s giving, “God help anyone who disrespects the queen” vibes.
He’s all sharp words and intimidating stares behind your back.
Draco doesn’t want anyone to know he’s soft for you, but behind closed doors? Clingy!
Loves cuddles and praise.
“You’re sweeter than you pretend to be, Malfoy.”
Your relationship would thrive on witty comebacks and playful roasting.
Constantly challenging each other, but with a flirty edge.
“You’re insufferable.” “And yet, here you are, holding my hand in our spot, laying on me like I’m your favorite pillow.”
House rivalry is everything!
Gryffindor wins the Quidditch match and you tease him mercilessly.
He pretends to be mad all day, but then “You had your fun but if Slytherin wins the next match, you’re wearing green for a week. Deal?”
introduction ❥ ANYAH ZABINI
❧ anyah amelia zabini
╰┈➤ house of zabini’s first gryffindor
꧁꧂ “𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚’𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏, 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚. 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒂𝒉 𝒛𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒊.“
her amortentia smelled of vanilla, strawberries, soap, old books, and ink. a man could only dream of smelling her in his amortentia potion. her lips tasted of candy, sugar, and love. her eyes had seen sorrow, hope, and dreams.
★ anyah zabini was the first daughter of joanna zabini and he-who-shall-not-be-named, and the adopted daughter of shalom zabini, she was the younger half sister of blaise zabini and the older half sister of delphini riddle. she was the first riddle and the first zabini to ever be placed in gryffindor.
joanna zabini 🝮 loved to say she tried her best as a mother when all she ever really did was cheat on shalom with the men she murdered.
shalom zabini 🝮 was the biggest and the baddest in the deatheater business but he loved his children equally...even if one of them wasn’t his.
ZABINI MANOR
her peeps 🝮
theodore nott was the glue that held them all together, they all had a special relationship with theo.
sam nott was her childhood best friend, they did everything together basically from birth.
livia black was the coolest girl in school, her hair was always amazing, her makeup was always flawless, livia was the kind of girl that made all the boys fawn over her and then reject them all in the same day.
mattheo riddle was anyahs uncle, he never said anything to their friends because he knew how awkward she felt about that, that’s what made mattheo such a great uncle or friend.
lorenzo berkshire was a big, fluffy golden retriever even though he was big and a slytherin he was just a fluffy little dog whining begging for attention.
draco malfoy was like a brother to nyah zabini, she’d grown up with him, she’d lived with him, they were family despite their blood.
jeremiah shacklebolt was anyah zabini’s soulmate, somewhere deep in her heart the love she had for jeremiah never truly left her.
hermione granger had hatred in her heart for anyah, there was no reason except pure hatred. anyah however loved hermione she was smart, pretty, happy. the two were completely opposite about each other.
harry potter was like the missing piece to anyah zabini’s puzzle when he was brought to hogwarts everyones lives had changed, for better and worse.
ron weasley was a big, lovable, sweetheart, he was kind, and awkward, and funny it was adorable.
fred weasley was like a big prickly thorn that if loved enough became a fluffy pillow.
george weasley was a big goofball, he never listened or cared about getting into trouble. he was outgoing, funny, smart, and tricky.
The black sisters (they deserve one only for them, they slay to much to share with others)
you can fide the others redos p1, p2, p3, p4, or you can go to the og
Andromeda Black
Bellatrix Black
Narcissa Black
Now the greattest of all time, the ravenclaws
i might be biased(being a ravenclaw myself) but we as society need to cherish and value more them
to find more, p1, p2, p3, orr, you can go to the og
Benjy Fenwick
Xenopilius Lovegood
Emmeline Vance (i love her)
Rita Skeeter (i see her as a ravenclaw, dont forget that, we can be big bitches)
Sybill Trelawney
Yes I love Harry Potter it's my childhood!
d=(^o^)=b
Potions
inspired by an ao3 Dramione fanfic
Quick sketch for Halloween ~ Sirius and Regulus as Wirt and Greg ✨
Quick tonks sketch 💜
I have so many feelings about her character, but in general I think she's underrated in the fandom.
Plus, she has one of my favorite designs in the whole hp franchise, so I felt like adding a quick contribution for now
PS: Does anyone remember the scene where they were going to the San Mungo hospital and and she was wearing a little hat with her muggle outfit? I vividly remember the scene, but i can't find it anywhere
Edit: i changed the picture to one with better colors
Severitus thingy
Baby Harry, like 1-3 MAYBE 4. Point is, he's really young, Voldemort isn't back, and Severus had been tasked with watching over him. He constantly says he hates watching over the baby, says he doesn't want to at all, says he feels nothing for the boy.
Of course, being a spy, he has to attend death eater meetings. Per say one of the members found out about Harry, and now to "prove his loyalty" he has to bring him in. He thinks it's going to be fine, maybe a couple of harsh words, but nothing bad.
He's mistaken (of course) and has to watch as Harry is mistreated. Up to you to decide HOW mistreated. Maybe it's a couple of slaps, I prefer crucio.
Extra angst if Severus is 'invited' to join, and has to harm Harry.
My favourite characters as things my friends have said: Part 8
Sirius dramatically: I’m telling you Remus I get yearly hair loss, it literally stopped for so long and now someone pressed the play button on it
James solemnly: It’s a seasonal thing. Like allergies