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{ cis woman, she/her } ❝ throw out your frown and just smile at the sound ❞ huh, who’s KIERNAN SHIPKA? no, you’re mistaken, that’s actually MADELEINE ANNE LONGBOTTOM. she is a 21 year old MUGGLEBORN witch who is A HEALER IN TRAINING. she is known for being ANXIOUS, IMPATIENT, OVERLY SENSITIVE, DEFENSIVE, and FUSSY but also RESILIENT, BRAVE, SKILLFUL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and GENEROUS, so that must be why pronoun always reminds me of the song FRIDAY I'M IN LOVE BY THE CURE and BLACK TIGHTS, ANKLE BOOTS, OVERSIZED CARDIGANS, COLORFUL HAIRBANDS, THE SMELL OF LICORICE, STRIPED SWEATERS, A FAMILY HOLDING HANDS, AND THE FIRST FALLEN LEAVES OF AUTUMN. i hear she is aligned with THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, so be sure to keep an eye on her. 

Her first memory is that of having a hot bow of soup running down her front, around... three or four years old, she’s not entirely sure. The time frame of her childhood is confusing at best and innaccurate at worst, but she can’t really be blamed when the orphanage where she spent the first few years of her life wasn’t the best of places to be in.

Over the time she spent there, Madeleine learned not to make a sound and to stay as still as possible at all times to ensure she occupied as little space as possible. She was a burden, her own parents hadn’t wanted her, so why would anyone else? The people taking care of her and the other children weren’t as abusive as they were simply neglectful, however, but she didn’t want to risk her odds angering the wrong person, it was tough enough with the older kids bossing the younger ones around.

She was adopted by the Longbottoms when she was four, that’s the one thing she remembers clearly because her fifth birthday was the first one where she was actually given a cake to blow the candles off of. Her new family seemed nice enough, but the bad memories and whatever complexes she had dealt with at the orphanage had rendered her rather distrustful, not only of other children but grown ups as well. 

Madeleine has a case of selective mutism, and over time learned sign language, but does not use it often, out of personal choice than anything else, but she hasn’t trusted anyone enough with the reasons for it.

She bears the scars of not being able to fully trust her new parents since in her attempts not to be a burden she often hurt herself; from climbing around the kitchen to get stuff for herself and falling or breaking glasses or flasks, running when there was no need to and tripping, trying to sew her own clothes when she could’ve asked for a new sweater or a new pair of socks... it took a few years before she felt confident enough in her place as Madeleine Longbottom and not just Madeleine the orphan. 

Sorted in Gryffindor, Madeleine’s place in the lion’s house was often questioned; her mutism having gone nowhere and still making it difficult for her to bond with people, or work effectively with Professors, however, with some patience, she managed to make it through and is now apprenticing with her mother in the hospital wing as she wishes to become a healer. 

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elf, siren, wraith (for any!!)

Elf: Does your muse value appearance?

While she’s a radio host, Ursula very much values appearance, as did her mother and her grandmother before her. She’s not as likeable as she would like, or at least she thinks so, so she has to make up for it with her looks which are banging, mind you. She goes to extremes to ensure she remains the image of what perfection means to her. When it comes to other people, she is also somewhat shallow. She used to be much worse when she was a student, but upon graduating realized none of that translated into the real world and it was pretty pointless. She’s not as judgmental as she simply is prejudiced in that regard.

Siren: Does your muse often act in revenge?

The day she stops acting in revenge will be the day she stops being Lawrence Hargreeves. It may not be immediate, and it may not always have to do something with her own actions, but if Karma doesn’t take care of someone who messed with her, you can be sure she’s going to help tipping the scale in her favor since it’s the least those people deserve. Why should she be the only one having to go through bad things? Lawrence believes wholeheartedly justice is justice, no matter how it’s brought forth.

Wraith: How does your muse connect to the afterlife?

She doesnt. Or rather, she doesn’t want to think about it. She knows everyone without a fail will pass away eventually, she knows wixes have a long life span, but that doesn’t mean she’s not afraid of what comes after. She tries not to delve much into it because she becomes too aware of her own mortality. No one in her family has passed during her lifetime and the thought of it ever happening scares her beyond measure. The thought of the afterlife is one that makes her feel at ease, for sure, but what if... there’s no afterlife?

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wendigo, pixie, hydra (for any!)

Wendigo: What makes your muse gluttonous?

Unfortunately for her: The smell of anything fried, perhaps with a lot of dressing. Back when she was younger and she was the one cooking more than one meal a day for her and her siblings, it was the easiest thing to do, throw something into the frying pan and serve in less than fifteen minutes. Granted, it wasn’t the healthiest thing, but it was quick and it filled her and her siblings bellies until their mother was home. That being said, the combinations of what she likes sound... rather questionable. Ramen soup with just about anything thrown into it? What, was she in Jail or something?

Pixie: How does your muse tend to get into trouble? 

Cordelia is a nice girl. She knows it, the world knows it, there’s no feigning anything else, quite frankly. However... the times she has gotten into trouble was for speaking up against something she considered unfair. Being normally sweet and loving, she has a tendency for bottling things up until she can’t hold them in anymore and when she lets them out things can get pretty ugly. Such an incident happened when she was forbidden from trying to fly a broom, because that was what she was trying to do, according to her father. She snapped at him asking why she couldn’t play quidditch like her brothers, that he wasn’t being fair and especially not  because he was only doing it because she was a girl. 

It was the first and last time her father slapped her, but mostly because Delia never brought it up again and started pretending nothing ever happened. Since then, when she lashes out, she does so when she sees red and there’s no containing it anymore. Friends, co-workers... no one is safe if she’s at her edge, sadly.

Hydra: Does your muse have a reoccurring problem?

Due to the nature of Melancholia Disorder, it rears its ugly head when she least expects it. Of course she tries not to let it get in the way of taking care of her daughter or her job, but the in between times are quite frankly exhausting. She considers herself fortunate enough to have a small support system that will help her take care of Quinn when she finds herself a little too overwhelmed with her own feelings and what the melancholia makes her experience. She prefers to think about it as her feeling momentarily burnt out, however, since it makes it easier for her to bounce back.

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{ cis woman, she/her } ❝ one more sip, it feels so helpful in my need for some long overdue respite ❞ huh, who’s JEANINE MASON? no, you’re mistaken, that’s actually URSULA VANE. she is a 30 year old HALF-BLOOD witch who is A RADIO HOST. she is known for being CYNICAL, MOODY, OVERCRITICAL, POSSESSIVE, and ALOOF but also INDEPENDENT, RESPONSIBLE, SKILLFUL, TRUTHFUL, and LEADING, so that must be why she always reminds me of the song REASONS I DRINK and A PILE OF CIGARETES, COMFORTABLE CLOTHES, RINGS AND BRACELETS, SOMEONE DANCING ON THEIR OWN, EARLY MORNING CRICKETS, A WALL FULL OF PAPER CUTOUTS, HALF-FINISHED JIGSAW PUZZLES AND WORN OUT COUCHES. i hear she is aligned with THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, so be sure to keep an eye on her. 

Being raised by parents that weren’t married and didn’t even live together became the norm for little Ursula, although her mother preferred calling her Romina, a few letters short from her mother’s own name. It’s safe to say she wasn’t planned nor expected, but she happened anyway, and after her, her siblings came along. 

It was no secret to anyone that she would have much preferred being an only child, but just the same became extremely protective of her little siblings, after whom she cared whenever their mother was too busy. With what, exactly? It never really became clear, although Ursula knew full well it was work related. Romilda worked tirelesly for her family and the least Ursula could do was ensure everything was kept from falling apart at home.

The responsibility as a second mother was only lifted from her shoulders when she left for Hogwarts where she was sorted as a Ravenclaw. Her attentions began shifting to subjects she found much more interesting than school subjects. And soon she became known as a huge flirt, not unlike her own mother, but also as a meddling girl of sorts.

By the end of her school stay, Ursula had decided to monetize the things she did best; talking people’s ears off and telling people about other people. And what better way to accomplish just that than by becoming a radio host? It took her quite a while but finally she managed to find a spot in the WWN. The only problem with that is that her bosses gave her boring tasks; weather, quick quidditch comments, lottery ticket announcements, sales being held at Hogsmeade. That stage just wasn’t meant to last, so instead she convinced someone to give her a program of her own instead of being a part of someone else’s. 

On her radio program, Ursula gives out romantic and family advice, plays popular music and every now and then has a juicy story to tell her audience. She’s received mixed critiques about it but it’s not like she ever intended to stop with that last part. Housewives and bored teenagers love her, that’s for sure. 

She doesn’t like the current climate whatsoever. Perhaps she’s shallow, perhaps she doesn’t give out the image of being someone who cares, perhaps she’s selfish, and loud, and cynica, Alright! But unfortunately Ursula has a conscience and that alone forces her to help out the good side, through whatever means they find necessary. Ah, well, it was a good what... ten, almost thirteen years without any responsibilities besides her school work? 

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On this blog: Cordelia, Darling, Lawrence and Ursula <3.

Mythical Creature Ask Meme

Send a mythical creatures & I will respond to the corresponding question!

Acromantula: Has your muse saved a life?

Banshee: Has your muse had a close call with death?

Basilisk: Has your muse been responsible for the death of another?

Centaur: Has your muse experienced a physical altercations?

Chimera: Does your muse tend to be aggressive?

Cyclops: Does your muse immerse them self in a single task?

Dragon: How does your muse connect to fire?

Elf: Does your muse value appearance?

Griffin: Does your muse have any priceless possessions?

Hippogriff: Does your muse have a high level of self worth?

Hydra: Does your muse have a reoccurring problem?

Kraken: What haunts your muse?

Manticorn: What does your muse fear?

Mermaid: How does your muse connect to water?

Minotaur: What secret does you muse keep hidden?

Niffler: Does your muse value wealth?

Nymph: How does your muse connect to earth?

Orcs: Does your muse tend to be protective?

Pegasus: How does your muse connection to air?

Phoenix: Who was your muse in their past life?

Pixie: How does your muse tend to get into trouble?

Siren: Does your muse often act in revenge?

Sphinx: How does your muse value loyalty?

Succubus: How does your muse view sexuality?

Thestral: Has your muse witnessed the death of another?

Thunderbird: Does your muse value honor?

Troll: Does your muse have a collection?

Unicorn: Which of the Seven Heavenly Virtues relates to your muse?

Vampire: Which of the Seven Deadly Sins relates to your muse?

Wendigo: What makes your muse gluttonous?

Werewolf: What makes your muse lose control?

Wraith: How does your muse connect to the afterlife?

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{ cis woman, she/her } ❝ you can be kind to the one that you love ❞ huh, who’s LUCY BOYNTON? no, you’re mistaken, that’s actually CORDELIA MCLAGGEN. she is a 23 year old PUREBLOOD witch who is a WAITRESS. she is known for being WORRISOME, INDECISIVE, QUIET, NERVOUS, and TIMID but also CONSIDERATE, SWEET, POLITE, RESOURCEFUL, and KINDHEARTED, so that must be why she always reminds me of the song BE KIND BY MARSHMELLO FT. HALSEY and PINK COLORED TEA, RECENTLY BAKED COOKIES, FINGERS COVERING SOMEONE’S MOUTH WHEN THEY LAUGH, CINNAMON AND VANILLA, WIDE WINDOWS, SNEAKERS A SIZE TOO BIG, SUN DRESSES AND SKIN REDDENING FROM THE COLD. i hear she is aligned with NO ONE, so be sure to keep an eye on her.

Only daughter of Cormac McLaggen. Raised to be a proper lady and woman by her father’s standards, which meant more often than not she ended up helping her mother around the house a lot, not only with chores but also ensure her father and brothers went wanting for nothing. Now, it sounds terrible, but Cordelia was happy to oblige, loving her father more than anything despite his tendency to be a little over critical of others... some times. According to her mother, he used to be much worse when they were in school, but changed as a result of the last war. 

Since his father was never able to accomplish his dreams to become a quidditch star, and had to make do with being part of a national team without major flare, he’s been training her brothers for as long as she knows. Her? She’s been told she can do whatever she wants. There was a time when she wanted to attempt playing quidditch but after being scolded to get back on the ground and the backyard shed was locked both with charms and a physical lock... well, she’s tried to conduct her talents in a more productive manner.

It was a surprise to her family that she was sorted in Slytherin, when her father, siblings and even her mom were all Gryffindors, but the fact was... she asked for it, in perhaps the only display of defiance against her rather traditional if not sexist upbringing. During her schoolyears she showed special talent as a potioneer and where herbology was involved, so she started saving towards the end of her fifth year in hopes of opening a shop of her own some day. To support those plans she started working as a waitress at The Three Broomsticks. 

Of course, she could have chosen to become someone’s apprentice, but her nurturing nature decided she wanted to be part of the service industry for a while, taking care of others since she refused to go back home to keep doing the same for the men in her family. The Quidditch is still at the back of her head and well... she still hasn’t forgiven Cormac for forbidding her from playing. 

She’s a kind, good natured woman, but often times finds herself harboring bad feelings for people who doubt her based on what she considers to be pardon her french bullshit. Cordelia yearns for a challenge, to be tested, to show the world and her family what she could be capable of if she was only given the chance but alas. Perhaps with the new climate the world is in, that dream is also something too big to achieve for a Lady like her.

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{ cis woman, she/her } ❝ when my mind’s running wild, I seem to lose grip on reality ❞ huh, who’s HANNAH JOHN-KAMEN no, you’re mistaken, that’s actually DARLING B. BUCHANAN. she is a 27 year old MUGGLEBORN witch who is A QUIDDITCH PLAYER. she is known for being MELANCHOLIC, VISCERAL, SARCASTIC, VAIN, and IMPATIENTbut also NOSTALGIC, EXCITABLE, JOVIAL, HONORABLE, and DEDICATED, so that must be why she always reminds me of the song ALONE IN A ROOM BY ASKING ALEXANDRIA and PETRICHOR, HEAVY RAINING, BRUISES AND SCRAPES, LEATHER JACKETS, BROKEN BOTTLES, SITTING BY THE CURVE AND A NIGHT SKY FILLED WITH CLOUDS. i hear she is aligned with NO ONE, so be sure to keep an eye on her.

Not at all related to Angus Buchanan.*

Let’s just say Darling’s childhood was already all sorts of complicated before a pair of funny looking people showed up at her house to tell her parents she was a witch... right after they’ve had an argument over who got to keep her during the weekend. Neither her mother or her father really wanted her, by the way. 

They didn’t care much about her having to go to boarding school and if anything supported it wholeheartedly. It’s not that they didn’t love her, they probably did, but her mother never wanted to be a mother, and her father... well, he was there out of obligation as well. Their relationships truly began improving once they only had to keep her during the summers. “It’s something”, she often told herself. 

People at Hogwarts began assuming she was related to Angus Buchanan and while she didn’t understand at first, no matter how many times she assured everyone she wasn’t, people just kept believing it; something that in the end impulsed her to pursue quidditch as a career, as a beater no less. It took her a while to decide which team she wanted to play for, but ultimately went for the Holyhead Harpies.

At some point after graduating and starting her career, Darling met a man she had an affair with, ending with her pregnant and why not? Completely heartbroken. She thought hard and long about it, and ultimately chose to keep her child, whom she named Quinn Fae Buchanan. Quinn’s father hasn’t tried to contact her, since upon hearing the news of the pregnancy he immediately accused her of cheating (she didn’t)

With the country feeling less and less safe to be raising a child in, she wonders if it wouldn’t be a better idea to simply flee the country. She wants nothing to do with war... and she certainly wants nothing to do with people who don’t approve of her kind living the way they did, much less with people still assuming legendary squib, rugby player, Angus Buchanan is her ancestor in some shape or form.

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{ cis woman, she/her } ❝ might seduce your dad type ❞ huh, who’s ELIZABETH OLSEN? no, you’re mistaken, that’s actually LAWRENCE HARGREEVES. she is a 26 year old HALF-BLOOD witch who is A PHOTOGRAPHER. she is known for being IMPULSIVE, ENVIOUS, RESENTFUL, PESSIMISTIC, and RECKLESS but also CAREFREE, FRIENDLY, LOVING, HARDWORKING, and LOYAL, so that must be why she always reminds me of the song BAD GUY BY BILLIE EILISH and MESSY HAIR, SKEWED CLOTHES, MAKE-UP NOT PROPERLY REMOVED, COFFEE STAINS, THE SMELL OF SUMMER AND SWEAT ON CLEAN BEDSHEETS. i hear she is aligned with THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, so be sure to keep an eye on her.

Born as Willow. Simply Willow. Not because she was an orphan abandoned on the stoop of a loving family that would later rename her but because her father never did bother naming her. She received her first name from an aunt and from there spent about five years being emotionally neglected until finally she was given up for adoption. She remembers her old name, but she prefers not using it. Not make mention of it if she can help it.

She was adopted and renamed by a half-blood couple with the sole purpose of becoming their only son’s playmate, almost like getting him a pet of sorts. Despite that, Lawrence was raised in a loving household that... sooner than later turned most of its attentions onto her when she displayed magic abilities long before her brother Andrev did. 

Lawrence never complained, at least not until it became apparent that the expectations of the Hargreeves were being deposited on her shoulders now, and in fear of the responsibility and everything they intended to bury her in, not respecting her own wishes for her future, Lawrence fled. All she did was finish her courses in North America as a Thunderbird, mind you, and off she went to London. Better that than working at MACUSA with her father, or worse, under his direct supervision in the department of Aurors.

Of course, things couldn’t stay static and perfectly happy for her, so now she’s... entangled in something she sure wishes she wasn’t. She knows she can’t just disappear, but the thought of having to fight for her life sure isn’t a good one... nor the plan she had for her new life abroad. 

She hasn’t kept in touch with her family, mostly because she doesn’t know how to tell them she’s a photographer and no longer preparing to become much of anything. Lawrence photographs for just about anything and everything, selling her work to papers, agreeing to photograph events, keeping some as an art portfolio. she still doesn’t know fully what she intends to do with it, but she’s sure it’ll come in handy.