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the one thing Dumbledore did right: give Jacob the wand

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I can understand. But it might help to look at the bigger picture for some of those things, and close up for some. Because the actions she made were not made in malice, or cruelty, but rather desperation and...well hard though it is to believe, love. Does that make the choices okay? Excuse them? No of course not. But it is what makes the difference between being entirely unforgiveable or not. So this is simply a look at the more human/emotional/irrational factors within said decisions. And you don’t have to read or agree of course. But if you want her to be redeemed, this just might help find forgiveness. There’s a reason people like Grindelwald come into power. Charisma, manipulation, misdirection. And in this case (though it applies to many real world counterparts of someone being drawn in by a maniplator), Queenie can’t just turn back and change her mind. It’s not that simple. Even if she wanted to the second she crossed the flames, or set foot in Nurmengard, she didn’t have that option unless she wanted to lose her life. We all know it to be true because we saw what happened to those that turned against Grindewald. If she’s going to get out, she has to play along until she can get out.

And again. This is not excusing her actions. Simply a disection of them. And why, at least this girl, thinks that Queenie could have forgiveness. She apologized to Jacob. And I think if it hadn’t been in the setting it was, followed by the rally instantly. If they’d been able to take a step away from whatever Grindelwald started in that meeting (and I still think that teapot was too insistent and think there was a potion in the tea), then she would have had a chance to move beyond the emotional stage. 

And Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe I’m alone. But I want to see Queenie forgiven. I want to see her and Jacob work out. I want to see her and Tina repair their relationship. Also this got way too long xD So I really don’t blame anyone for not reading

The thing to look closely at is the love potion/spell with Jacob. Now, yes. Surface level, it seems pretty straight forward. She just decided to enchant Jacob because she got tired of waiting. But there’s a very important question to look at. Why did she go to Newt? The one person who knew both her and Jacob. She wasn’t particularly close to Newt. In fact, while I wouldn’t say he hates her or even dislikes her, he certainly is comfortable around her (fair enough). But he cares probably just as much about Jacob as she does. And what happens while visiting? Suddenly her enchantment slips. Reveals itself to Newt. Now, Queenie is not stupid. Has never shown herself to be terribly stupid. In fact, she’s rather clever when she wants to be. So why risk blowing the whole plan, by going to see the only person who stood a chance at noticing something was up. Not to mention, in the end, Jacob wasn’t even mad at her. And he’s the one who’s forgiveness needs to be earned. That’s his decision to make alone. And ultimately he was over it before he left London.

While I can’t say if I’m right or wrong, I have my own theories (MACUSA becoming suspicious of the bakery because of the creatures and wanting to send someone to make sure he was truly Obliviated and Queenie panicking that he’d choose to forget again. Or even just to get him into the hands of someone safe because she knew things were going to go down).

But that’s where the bigger picture comes into play with how Queenie ends up joining Grindewald (assuming my pipe dream of it being a spy game the whole time isn’t true. I doubt it is, but a girl can dream). 

Queenie grows up in the magical world. She’s raised, more or less in a world where No-majs are forbidden. Because they would hate the wizarding world. Hunt them. Destroy them. That’s the mentality (and we even see it start to play out in the first movie). She’s never spoken to one, which even implies that she never even got to speak to one set of grandparents, since as a half blood, she was raised by a Pureblood witch or Wizard who married a No-maj born of the other. (She’s never spoken to a no-maj, so unless her parents died before she could speak or remember them, it can’t be a no-maj). Then she meets Jacob. Who basically blows all of that out of the water. Falls for him. This challenges her faith in the government, in everything she’s learned growing up.

You also look at her legilimency. Queenie might have been born with the talent, might not need a wand or spell like most do to use it, but it’s obviously surface level only. And her control on it is minimal. We never see her pull anything that isn’t at the forefront of someone’s mind. The “strongest” bit we get from her is when Newt and Tina are in trouble in the first movie. That’s it. Everything else there is nothing that isn’t there. Sam clearly saw one (or both) girls he was seeing and thought about her. Queenie likely knew about the one relationship as everyone else did. So she learns about the cheating in that moment. Newt’s thoughts about Leta are simple. And this is why (in part) she can’t read the truth in Grindewald. Queenie asked about her. And Newt started to think about her. She’s also constantly in a state of do/don’t. Look at the scene where Queenie, Jacob and Newt are having dinner. Newt literally thinks at her “you’ve enchanted him” then tells her NOT to read him.....while thinking at her again. She never got training, and is treated like a nusance or inconvenience. It overwhelms her because she’s been treated very much like Elsa. Not “Let’s practice so you can control it,” but more like “Just don’t do it.” It doesn’t work like that for her. It’s not like she decided to learn the spell and is using it daily, it’s an essential part of her magic. That’s part of what made Jacob special. He didn’t hate her for it. He praised her for it....until he didn’t. Enter Grindewald, who doesn’t just praise her for it, but says it’s a gift. That she’s special. Doesn’t treat her like a burden. (And more than anything I hope she does learn to harness and truly control her gift. Because Villain or good guy, that gift would terrifying to whoever she turns it against).

Then there’s her relationship with Tina. Her sister, the only person she’s had left of her family. I would say there’s a strong chance their relationship started to shift, crack, when Tina nearly lost her job entirely because of her interference with Credence. Now, I’m not saying that I think Queenie wouldn’t support Tina defending a child. But we’d all be deluding ourselves if we said it didn’t affect them. That would have changed their finances. But that’s when Tina started to NOT do what she was supposed to at work. Wasn’t keeping out of trouble. Was likely one moderate mistake away from actually being fired. Which would have REALLY put them in a bind. Tina is the one who brings a no-maj into their home. Tina is the one who introduces her to the man that changes her life. They get into all this trouble. Jacob “forgets” and Queenie is forced to trying to go back to normal. Except she can’t, cause who could after all that. While not addressed in COG, WB and Ali and Katherine have remarked on the changes in their relationship. That Tina does’t approve of Queenie seeing Jacob. Not to mention, Tina is still not playing by the rules. Tina is mad at Queenie for not playing by the rulles, and still isn’t. Neither sister is right. Her trip to Paris isn’t work related. It’s Credence related. That’s what Queenie learns when she goes to the french Ministry. If Tina were there for work, the ministry would have known. Much like our own world, cops don’t go into other jurisdictions on a job without permission. Certainly not out of country. Tina lied to her. Their relationship is on the rocks. 

Speaking of relationships. Jacob. Queenie. She goes back after realizing herself he might not have forgotten everything. They start a relationship. One that has to be secret. One that can’t progress because Jacob won’t. Because, if we’re being honest, he’s probably scared. For so many valid reasons. Sure he has his bakery, and there’s no promise of success if he goes anywhere else. He’s making a choice just as critical as hers if she wants to be with him

All of this accumulates to Queenie hitting rock bottom. She’s figuring out who she is, Alison herself has said this. And unfortunately, in those lowest of the low feelings, those feelings of loneliness, desperation, and being completely and utterly lost, can overwhelm a person and they’ll make the wrong decision. Can easily be manipulated and mislead. Can lash out in a desire to prove themselves. As it very much feels what happened to queenie.

I want to see Queenie Redeemed. I want to see her earn forgiveness. Do I think the movie will perfect it? Nope. Not at all. But I think they can give it a base at the very least. And the fandom can build. 

But even the trailer gives us a sign. Where Jacob’s wand is clearly causing trouble, and Grindewald and crew are leaving, Queenie flicks her own wand while looking back. It’s a trailer, so we’re not seeing the full picture. But it instantly looked like a move to protect Jacob or even deceive Grindy. In the end, she’s a girl who got in way over her head. And is dealing with the consequences of it. 

I want Queenie to have a redemption arc, but I honestly don't know if I can forgive her. First she roofied Jacob, and then she joined wizard Hitler. I feel like they ruined a character who had such an amazing capacity for kindness in the first film.

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Babies don’t forget there’s an Etsy boycott from April 11-18 to protest the higher service fees recently instated for shop owners despite the fact that the company reported record profits last year. Etsy is usually one of my go-tos but I am absolutely going to stay off for the week. Without its vendors (many of whom are independent artists/creators) Etsy is literally nothing, and if these new policies are undermining their ability to stay on the site without risking their financial stability then they 100% deserve our support. No Etsy this week!!!

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GUYS THIS PIN MAKES ME SO HAPPY IT'S SO CUTE

That is all. Yes I'm still working on moving my blog xD just slowly

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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

I’m seeing this video on youtube that is putting forth this theory that Queenie and Jacob are Snape’s parents.

Just…no.

I could buy that Queenie and Jacob changed their names and moved to England at some point, but Snape’s father was said to be abusive, and you will never ever convince me that Jacob could be an abusive father.

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Prince Philip is the most badass prince EVER. And here's why.

Okay, so he’s got a girly face, and he wears tights and some high boots. Sure.

But check out that noble steed. That’s one ready-to-kick-ass-and-take-names steed.

While other princesses just run away and leave nothing, Philip gets AN INVITE TO HER HOUSE. He gets a song, a dance, and a first date.

He comes home, just to tell his dad he’s not going to marry the princess because he’s in love.

No. Other. Reason. He rides in and is just like, “I met the girl I’m going to marry. Now I’ve got a birthday party to be at. Bye Dad.”

Now how much do you think his dad weighs? That short fat little man? Probably pretty heavy.Not a problem for Prince Philip.

And then he gets jumped by goblins, both hands tied behind his back

But that’s not enough to stop Prince Philip.Oh no.

He breaks his hands free and starts chucking goblins.

Look at that face. That face. The “BITCH JUST YOU WAIT” face. He may be tied down by a dozen goblins but he’s not gonna take no shit from this witch.

In fact, he’s so strong, she ends up keeping him chained to the wall, but he still fights back.

Now when he finally does get free–

He’s ready to go into battle UNARMED. He don’t need no shield or sword, he’s going to go punch Maleficent’s face in with his fist. If Flora didn’t stop him, he probably would have, too.

Backed up against a cliff edge, nowhere to go. Fighting off goblins. But there’s so many and just one Philip.

NBD I’LL JUST JUMP AND SLIDE DOWN THE ROCK PILE IN MY SKIN-TIGHT TIGHTS.

Gate closing?

who gives a fuck? certainly not prince philip.

Lighting hitting rocks around me?

NBD BRO

Giant forest of thorns?

Bitch, get out of my way. I’ve got a princess to save.

Giant dragon of hell?

CHARGE HEAD ON.

Fire? Dragon? Burning dry twigs? No. Fucking. Problem.

Just smack that bitch on the nose.

Sheer cliff face? Fire burning behind me? Back to a wall?

Calm down guys, I got this.

I’LL JUST FUCKING SCALE IT ONE-HANDED.

And fight the bloody beast from 500 feet high, with literally nothing to save me if I fall.

Lose the shield off the cliff?

JUST STAND THERE AND SMILE ‘CAUSE I’VE GOT A FUCKING MAGIC SWORD THAT’S GOING THROUGH YOUR HEART BITCH.

Just chuck it. Straight through.

Then jump out of the way…

And survive. That’s what happens to bitches who mess with the woman I love.

Get the horse.

Get the girl.

EXPLAIN NOTHING.

that’s how he EARNED his happily ever after.

Srsly. The most bad. ass. prince. disney ever wrote.

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What do you think about Feyre/Tamlin? I mean if she returns to him.

Hello ^-^ It's been a while since I had an ask or answered one here. So thank you

Well I definitely don't see her returning to Tamlin. I do recognize they're going to HAVE to interact again at some point but...eh

I don't think about them. I don't care about Tamlin enough to really care what happens to his character, whether he gets redemption or is killed off. I stopped caring about him the second I realized he behaves a little too much like my ex for comfort.

Feyre and Tamlin were fine the first time I read the book. But that's as far as I care. And I do feel like most of Feyre's story has been told. I'd rather see more of other characters than anymore stuff with her. I like her fine. I just would rather learn more about Elain and Az and Lucien and Jurian and the such.

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Honestly, I think this is the biggest thing that has ever stopped me from being able to truly even want to like Nesta. 

Are these other characters perfect? No. Not by any means. But Nesta certainly isn’t either. And she doesn’t get a free pass because *~*TRAUMA*~* because news flash, they all have it. Nesta is willfully cruel, and deserves to reap the consequences of that. Plain and simple. Just as the others deserve to reap the consequences of their own actions.

She doesn’t get to knock someone down and then act offended when they fight back as if she’s innocent. That’s not how it works. If you’re going to love Nesta, accept her flaws. Accept that she’s kind of a shitty person. She doesn’t get to tear Elain down for not participating more, and then put her down for trying to do more and be hurt when she’s called out on it. I mean, she can do those things, but she deserves the response she gets and deserves to feel like shit for it because it’s a shitty thing to do.

I frequently refer to Nesta as the Snape of ACOTAR because she’s kind of absolutely awful to everyone. But we see a little of a softer side, the potential for compassion and more. The only difference between her and Snape, is she’s living long enough to build a good support system and find healing. She’s getting her chance to grow and change. But if she died at any point? Especially say, in ACOWAR, she’d be just like him. And I’m going to get hate for saying it. But you can’t deny the strong parallels between them. 

Elain is not perfect. She’s very inactive (and I can go on about my theories). She’s let a lot of people walk over her. She needs to learn to stand up for herself all the way (though the baby steps are good).

Feyre needs to learn to mind her own business. She needs to stop putting her nose in places where it doesn’t belong. Rhys too for that matter. Az has a slightly too strong attachment problem. Cassian seems to think violence is the answer to most problems. The list goes on and on of flaws amongst the characters. And they should all answer for those flaws. So should nesta.

its really funny how stans get upset when characters are mean and rude to poor little nesta, when certain characters tell her mean cruel things😥

as if nesta doesn’t purposefully rip into peoples insecurities to hurt them and likes doing it too. i mean…fuck some of these stans are so hypocritical like babes? i thought you like female mean characters who give no fucks? well then why dont you like it when mor, amren, elain and feyre act like nesta and gives no fucks?

why is it okay for nesta to open her mouth and spew cruel shit to feyre? but when mor opens her mouth and tells nesta she doesn’t deserve anyone apparently thats not okay?

why is it okay for nesta to blame elain for their fathers death? but when elain gets a back bone and tells nesta off suddenly thats not appropriate?

why is it okay for nesta to go off on people? but when amren pops off and tells nesta every single thing others dont have the guts to say to her suddenly thats mean and cruel?

why is it that none of the characters can even look at nesta the wrong way before nesta stans start spewing of words like harassment, abuse, entitlement, blah blah

but when nesta does it, for no reason bc nesta never has a reason to be rude, suddenly its #girlboss! #queenofqueens!! #powerfulwarriorvalkyrie!!! #deathqueen!!!!

why is it okay for no one to hurt nesta with words but it is totally, 100% okay for nesta to do as she pleases. i mean stans bitch and bitch about how everyone was so horrid to poor depressed nesta in acosf and they all deserve hell but when we point out how horrible nesta was in all the books suddenly being in denial is the stans new favorite hobby. suddenly we’re all idiots who lack reading comprehension bc what are we talking about? nesta has always been an innocent victim :(

if nesta gets to act the way she does without any repercussions then the same goes for the others.

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Day 1 Fantastic Beasts Week 2021:

We Got Each Other

Kinda continuity of my last year's comic (pic 2) where Ilvermorny' Queenie making up Tina's hair.

Now it's Tina who do that (pic 1) because they got each other~

Also, technically comparison of my 2021 vs 2020 artwork xD

Bonus:

I did prop research n analysis when making this, so made infographic (pic below) about some hidden items on that side of Goldstein Apartment:

1. Queenie's Ilvermorny Yearbook

2. Dance statue

3. Photo frame

4. Official pattern design

Bonus bonus:

Lineart + Greyscale ver

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Yes, enamel pins are my current obsession. You guys should absolutely go check out this pin though!!! it’s soooo pretty

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