#albus is so achilles

[strawberryscorp]

just finished the song of achilles. so what if i think that patroclus and achilles are scorbus variants

[emsuemsu]

@hprecfest day 30: pre-canon

Babes. Babes. Summer of 1899 and Grindeldore in general. My goddamn achilles heel. Enemies to lovers??? Nah, give me lovers to enemies. I personally don't like Dumbledore, but that being said I think he's the most complex and nuanced character in the whole HP universe and that's what really fascinates me about him and makes him one of my favorites. It's funny how I don't like him at all but he's still one of my favorite characters. Grindelwald on the other hand is my favorite sociopath of all time, I really like his character even though there's little to none of him in the og scriptures. These two are my absolute downfall.

Light Bringer by meanwhiletimely 🩵 10,678 words, gellert/albus

Gellert doesn't simply shine—Gellert blazes, casting all around him into shadow with sheer dazzling force of being. When he turns that beatific gaze on you, your whole body comes alive for him: heat flaring up from within, blood in your veins turned to light.

This is my favorite grindeldore fic out there. It's just breathtakingly beautiful and haunting. The whole story is dripping with emotion and the 2nd person POV takes things to the next level. I found myself holding my breath multiple times reading this the first time (and the second and the third and so on..). The characterizations are perfect to me, and the dynamics of them are just heavenly. Toxic and messy, all-consuming. After reading this I highly recommend to check out the authors other Grindeldore-works, they have me so weak and I'm reduced to a whimpering mess because of them.

Golden, Ripe and Rotten-series by starfishstar 🩵 4 works, 8,245 total words, gellert/albus

Three glimpses into the summer Albus Dumbledore met Gellert Grindelwald in Godric’s Hollow, from its beginning to its end. (Plus one extra to the series: the story of the duel.)

This is the perfect little series about these two. The first three fics about the infamous summer of 1899 (my favorite summer of all!!!!!) and the fourth part being the duel - heartbreaking. Beautiful. Gorgeous. I haven't read that many fics of the duel of '45, but I really adore starfishstars version about it. Like the way Dumbledore won the Elder Wand getting down and dirty in the mud with Grindelwald is everything. Magnificent prose, delicious imagery. An absolute godsent joy to read.

[flower1622]

Unfinished Fanfics (p.1)

. The goddess not so ordinary

Ships: Annabeth/Percy, Padme/Anakin, Original Character/Original Character, Diego/Matilda, Goku/Chichi, Sasuke/Hinata/Naruto, Nico/Will, Boomer/Bubbles, Blossom/Brick, Buttercup/Butch, Adrien/Marinette, Achilles/Patroclus, Merlin/Arthur, Harry/Draco, Albus/Scorpius, Boruto/Sumire

Friendship: Hercules and Iolaus

A baby was born called Selena. She was the daughter of Zeus and Hera. Eris, jealous of her sister, threw Selena to the human world. Now, Selena has to live a life like a "human". After many years, Selena finds a Greek Academy. But she didn't expect that one of the heroes, descendants of gods and witches, could be swayed by the dark side. That person would be considered by the gods as the hero of the prophecy. Selena would need to figure out who was it to help the person not to become what the gods feared.

. Kronos knew Luke would sacrifice himself, so Kronos splits in two and his other part possesses another body.

. Annabeth dies. Nico and Will have their lifes connected. So, if Will dies, Nico dies too.

. Clarisse and Percy stay together in the sequel. They adopt Selena's baby.

. The heroes got turned into vampires and they want to turn the people they love.

. Brothers and Sisters

I thought about a story that a popular girl at school called Claire would be the center of attention of two handsome popular boys, called Cody and Zack. They are both rivals. But, what they don't know is that they are actually wizards, born from the same Dad.

- Cody will be a kind and smart guy who everyone likes. He would have green eyes and blonde hair. He would like Claire.

- Zack would be a sassy and evil guy who everyone would fear and admire. He would have green eyes and black hair. He would like Claire.

- Claire would be a kind and smart cheerleader who everyone likes and adores. She would be a witch. She would have an evil twin sister called Meredith, something that she doesn't know. She would have brown hair and brown eyes. She would like Cody.

- Meredith would be a smart and evil girl who everyone fears, admires and hates. She would be a powerful witch who hates Claire and likes Cody. She and Claire would be rivals.

-  Brittany would be Claire's best friend. She would be a smart and funny black girl with black eyes and black hair. She likes to dance Hip Hop. Brittany would be a normal girl. She would be like a precious sister to Claire, like a rock that holds Claire. If something happened to her, Claire would be very devastated.

- Zack and Cody would have a best friend called Michael. Michael would be a nice and strong athlete boy. He would like Brittany. He would be like a bridge that connects Zack and Cody. He would stop the brothes' fights. Michael would have dark eyes and dark hair.

- In the end, Meredith would be with Cody and Claire would be with Zack. Brittany would be with Michael.

. Bites to Suck

In another world, a band called BTS was very famous. But, there was something nobody knew about them. They were vampires, except for one: Namjoon. The other members were very protective of Namjoon and very obsessed with him too. Everything he did, they were always watching him. Even though Namjoon was their leader, he still had a kind heart and many people use him because of it. They try to protect him in the best way possible. But after being turned evil, they want to turn him. Each one of them has a special power.

[rollercoasterwords]

I saw your post about angst earlier and I thought "atydsp was the *angstiest* most miserable book I've ever read" (it's a compliment btw) and then I remembered that YOU wrote it. So, you being an angst lover and the writer of the angstiest thing I've read, I wanted to ask you for recs(?), If that's ok(?)

Just, what are the angstiest books/fics you've ever read? Like, stare-at-the-wall-and-cry-silently-for-hours, feel-numb-for-days, make-you-want-to-scream-like-your-first-born-died, kind of angst. And, if you want, even throw in there films, music, poems too,idk.

It's all about the feeling. I just want to get my soul ripped apart and bleed-out on the floor again:'(

If it's too much or if it's weird, I'm sorry and feel free to ignore me pls<3

look at me. look into my eyes. you are my favorite person on this website right now. i LOVE this question omg ok buckle up i'm making a list

rae's angstiest-of-all-time recs*:

*with the caveat that this is a subjective list, these are just things that made me, specifically, feel like crying and screaming and staring at the wall for whatever reason. not all of these are stories that end in tragedy; some have happy endings! but if it made me feel like my guts were being twirled around like spaghetti on a fork at some point then it made the list <3

fics:

hackery, by orphan_account i will keep yelling at people to read this until the day i die it is SO good and literally under 2k words u can finish it in like five minutes. go read it rn PLEASE i'm begging

a great, big tragedy by zeppazariel @mayzarbewithyou for all crimson rivers angst enjoyers <3 the au what-if-regulus-died ending

let the ghosts sleep tonight by outlaw_baby dorlene oneshot set during the first war SO beautiful i reread this all the time

zwischen immer und nie (between always and never) by sudowoodo an albus dumbledore/gellert grindelwald fic about the summer they fell in love. was recommended to me by a friend who knows i love angst and thought i would appreciate it. they were correct.

notes on a resurrection by newleaves perhaps my favorite fic of all time and one that was also recommended to me by a friend! this one has a happy ending but BOY does it take you on a ride to get there

that's the art of getting by by sarewolf @sarewolf one of my favorite fics ever <3 another happy ending but plenty of angst before we get there <3

choices by messermoon @little-shit-soph i mean i feel like i don't even need to say anything about this one but. yeah if ur looking for tragedy and angst this is a good place to go lmao

books

the feverwake duology, by victoria lee i don't think i've talked about this series before on my blog but it is one of my FAVORITES of all time oh god. it's so so so fucking good dystopian sci-fi magic plague war just. SUCH a cool concept and SUCH beautiful writing i've read it three times and might need to reread soon lol

teeth, by hannah moskowitz gay mermaid love story but like. in the absolute most fucked-up way possible. i love this book SO much hannah moskowitz is just one of my favorite writers of all time

a history of glitter and blood, by hannah moskowitz my favorite book! another story where you get a happy ending but the angst u go through to get there...exquisite

human acts, by han kang made me cry like a fucking baby. this is historical fiction based on very real events and interviews with people who experienced the gwangju uprising + massacre in south korea in 1980.

the song of achilles, by madeline miller another one that i feel like i don't even need to say anything about lol

crush, by richard siken poetry!! here's ur poetry rec. the richard siken hype is not a lie this book will gut you

the animorphs series, by k.a. applegate i am being 100% serious this is one of my favorite series of all time and i read it for the first time as an adult like. this is not childhood nostalgia it was too scary for me as a kid. genuinely changed the way i think about writing and truly is one of the best war stories i have ever read. the last book is gut-wrenching in a way that very little else i have come across is.

the hunchback of notre-dame, by victor hugo for the classics enjoyers <3 victor hugo is one of my favorite writers i was really into his books in high school lol

the man who laughs, by victor hugo not as well-known as his other work but i wrote a big research paper on this book one time so it holds a special place in my heart just bc i spent so much time with it

tv shows

banana fish (2018) outing myself as an occasional anime enjoyer lmao. i watched this bc i kept seeing people talk about how tragic it was and then i saw my sister watching it and i looked up a plot summary of what happens at the end and i was like huh that sounds interesting. and then i sat down to watch it KNOWING what was going to happen and i still like. was screaming crying by the end.

the haunting of bly manor (2020) just re-watched this show like two months ago and it is 2/2 on making me cry so!!

movies

children who chase lost voices (2011) this movie has a happy ending but like. idk man there's this one specific scene that just GETS me every time. always feel hollowed out but like...in a good way after watching it.

brokeback mountain (2005) i mean...do i need to say anything about this one? gay cowboy tragedy my beloved <3

the last unicorn (1982) watching this movie as a kid is i think what altered my brain chemicals and made me an angst enjoyer. so! had to put it on the list <3

and of course on a final note--as these are heavy angst + tragedy etc etc if u know there are things u need to watch out for please look up trigger warnings before diving in! they all contain content that is upsetting in some way...hence the angst. hopefully that doesn't even need to be said but. well an honest hard-working angst farmer needs to cover his bases sometimes doesn't he

also! tysm for the angst praise lol SO happy to hear that atydsp is one of the angstiest things you've read truly the highest form of praise 2 me <3

[greenerteacups]

Fic Masterpost

Oh, boy. Okay. Here we go.

I have written literally hundreds of thousands of words of fic, and this is where you can find it! Consider this a kind of annotated bibliography.

Harry Potter

Lionheart

Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger | 300,000 words and counting

How Draco Malfoy met a girl on a train, ruined his life, started a war, and ended one.

Notes: Oh, honey. This is my baby. The longest fic I've ever written, the currently running one, and the one I'm most fond of. A Gryffindor!Draco AU that retraces all 7 books. Slowburn Dramione (SLOW, slow burn, a simmer, currently more like a suntanning) with Golden Quartet vibes. I pre-write all the books and then release them in weekly updates, kinda like a serial publication, so you always know when your next hit is coming!

Volume I, "Green and Golden," composed of Years 1-3, finished early in 2023. It's currently releasing Volume II, "Son and Heir," which just finished the first act of Year 4.

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The Climb

Harry Potter, Severus Snape & Harry Potter | 22,000 words

"...in the event that I, Lily Evans Potter, and my husband, James Potter, become deceased," read Albus, "I do hereby name Severus Snape as sole legal custodian of my son, Harry James Potter, until such a time as he comes of age." He folded his glasses on the table. "Fuck," said Severus, with feeling.

Notes: An unexpected brainworm that I had while compiling a Severus playlist for Lionheart, which rapidly spiraled out of control. It's a "Severus raises Harry" fic, which I never had a taste for until I started writing this — I realized there was so much more juice in the narrative idea than I'd realized. I like how I use voice and style here; I think I made a real leap in technique between SWHTWW and this one.

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Other

the scenes which hold the waking world

Six of Crows, Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa, Matthias Helvar/Nina Zenik, Jesper Fahey/Wylan van Eck | 70,000 words

Thirty million dollars for a secret. That's the payout for Kaz Brekker, the most dangerous, ruthless, and talented extractor in the dream industry — if he can manage it. But to have a chance, he needs the best. That means finding a team willing to attempt the impossible: a knife-wielding cat burglar, a college dropout with perfect aim, a sullen ex-Navy SEAL, a drop-dead gorgeous former Soviet spy, and the estranged son of their rich employer. If they can avoid killing each other, they'll go down in history. If they can't, none of them may wake up again.

Notes: This was my first novel-length fic, and I'll always have a soft spot for it. It's an Inception AU with the vibes of Leverage meets Ocean's 11, with a side of psychological trouble and codependency. Read if you like spy movies, heist stories, or dangerous criminals whose Achilles heel is being unable to stop talking shit to each other.

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someday we'll linger in the sun

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Namor of Talokan/Shuri | 40,000 words

As the legends have it, after she earned the blessings of Bast, the Princess Shuri took a god for a lover. The legends say less about what happened in between.

Notes: Another drabble that spiraled wildly out of control. (You may notice a theme.) I watched Black Panther over Christmas break and thought, "Wow, that's an incredible storyline that didn't actually happen, wish someone would write it." Technically unfinished, but I think the existing chapters serve as a complete story. Unfortunately, no plans to come back to this one; I might mark it as finished at some point, because it feels settled to me.

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it's a western, henry

Dimension20: Fantasy High, Riz Gukgak/Fabian Aramais Seacaster | 10,000 words

Nobody fantasizes about kissing goblins in the moonlight, or taking them out on ice cream dates after class. Especially not beautiful half-elves on the bloodrush team, who could have anybody they wanted (and probably do). It's the beginning of a bad joke. A goblin and a half-elf walk into a tower... And the goblin ends up slain on the floor while the half-elf walks out with the princess.

Notes: My first fic, which started as a writing exercise. A character study in fantasy race relations and a love story between a nerd and a jock in which the jock is the anxious one. Working title for a while was "it's not easy being green," before I found the fancy Siken line. I still think there's some good humor in here, and I like rereading it from time to time.

[regulusfate]

i got one foot in the golden life, one foot in the gutter 

it has been a hot minute since i’ve logged in to here so have a mini royal au, because albus potter is still my favourite fuck jkr . 

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He doesn’t mind the silk, not really, as it brushes along his forearms. It's fresh, and cooler than the cotton shirt sticking to his skin, peeling it away to plunge his hair into the depths of a basin. His hand grips the edges, that’s cold too, goosebumps caressing his chest .

The silk is the aftermath of something nice, it’s smooth, it doesn’t itch, but he’s never felt — good. It doesn’t hang right, fiddling with the cuffs until a heavy exhale pushes past his lips and he gives up, scrunching the sleeves up to his elbows instead .

A soft glow slips between the lines on the window, leaning against the edge of the stone, the curtains pool around his feet and for a moment - or ten - his shoulders relax, swallowed up by the peach and the gold, the watercolour flush seeping warmth in the glisten against the glass .

He wants nothing more than to stay there, wrapped up in the sunset, wrapped up in a forever forged by wistful dreams, and his fingertips tingle pleasantly as they tangle through his hair .

An abrupt creak. A click of the brass door handle and a sigh resonates between his ears .

“Really ?”

His lips twitch, her voice bridled with fond exasperation, and his head lolls to the side with a shrug, blinking against the sudden change from the pearly light to the shadows collecting along the walls .

“I am ready .”

Albus retorts, lazily, a half truth that lingers without heat. Pushing himself off the wall with great effort as his mothers hands slip, brushing out the creases of his shirt , and gently tugging his sleeves back down. Soft, dark eyes , narrowed but tender .

“This is not ready ,” The Queen remarks dryly, adjusting the edge of his collar. “You are stalling .”

“The rush is the fun part,” his lips pull up of their own accord , easier than his shoulders feel as the light of the sun begins to dim, like water slipping down his back.

“You sound awfully like your brother.”

“Great minds think alike.”

His mother, Queen Ginerva, snorts.

“I’m sure they do,” she responds mildly, “it’s a pity you haven’t found any.”

The mock outrage slipping along his face is thwarted, as she gently hooks a hand beneath his chin, and the pad of her thumb brushes below his eye. His voice falls into his throat and down to his lungs, lost in a swollen, nurtured ache that never quite left.

“You look tired, Sweet,” the tension is his shoulders heightens like coiled air, and drifts away as her fingers run gently through his hair, smoothing back dark curls from his face.

“Have you been sleeping?”

A simple answer, yes, easily placed into the world to push away the concern flickering like soft sundrops in her eyes. But it’s a wisp of air that slips past his lips, a half formed thought in the sting of his eyes. He looks away finding the bowl of fruit on the dark oak table, at least the oranges were ripe .

For all the silk in the world , he was not .

( ‘ oh that’s - oh god -‘ soft eyes lashes fluttering , fingers curling into his side , a dramatic slump between fresh slices “you’ve introduced me to heaven !” )

Indescribable, or not, or wishful, as everything was, and he sucks in a breath of air as the waste of his beating heart faltered. The sun was kind to him, for it had been laces and velvet and petals that adorned Scorpius, like a robe of painted leaves and a ephemeral glow touching every crevasse of his heart. Scorpius was his Achilles and it hurt .

( “ you’re silly ,” wide eyes between lingering dust in the air , a thick tomb braced on the table “ i’m patroclus , you're achilles , al “ it felt like gold dust )

His pause reigns too long, and his jaw clenches, a wince working it’s way through his shoulders and his mothers eyes soften in a way he wished they wouldn’t. He was being silly .

“Sweetheart ,”

“It's fine ,” a rasp clinging to his voice, he hurries to push it away, clearing his throat around the lump, knotted and tight and burning . “I am just not used to his absence, that is all .”

“ He will be back ,” her hands resume stroking his hair, a gentle kiss to his forehead, and he wants to slump, to falter, to call out and spend the eve like a child curled up into the sheets . “It will get easier .”

“He is not even- we are not ..”

The words are thick in his chest as they claw their way up to his mouth like acid, but he can not force them out.

“You don’t have to be together to feel a loss,” she remarks gently “ he is important to you, you miss him, that is allowed, Albus .”

“ I have duties, I have other things I should be thinking about .”

Surprise flurries up his chest as his mother laughs, a warm ringing along the walls and she squeezes his side lightly .

“Oh darling if love were that simple to separate you father would not have waited several years before proposing to me.”

And her eyes crinkle with something albus cannot place , as the air tightens in his chest . love . Was it that obvious ?

“You will find your balance in time ,” she adds , reaching across to the back of the chair and lifting up two robes .

He chooses the dark blue, rather than the green though his heart pangs with the loss of the comforting shade, the age old, it sinks further with the absence of him. And so blue slips between his fingers and clings to his shoulders like a haze, a ghost of a hug until his return .

[perlen-gold]

Ten characters, ten fandoms, ten tags! 🤍

Tagged by the wonderful @cleverblackcat and the amazing @kourvo Thank you so much, my friends! 😘🤍 This was really fun!!!

Here we go:

01. Fenris: Dragon Age

02. Albus Dumbledore: Harry Potter

03. Jim Hopper: Stranger Things

04. Loki: Marvel Universe

05. Tyrion Lannister: Game of Thrones

06. Saruman: The Lord of the Rings

07. Ellen Ripley: Alien

08. Yuu Kanda: D.Gray-Man

09. Luci: Disenchantment

10. Patroclus: The Song Of Achilles

I’m miserably failing at tagging 10 people as I don’t know enough people online 😅😅  still, I’m gladly tagging @aidanthecryptid @rakshadow @lethendralis-paints @bluewren and @roguelioness ^-^ enjoy the fun!

[pulptv]

⠀⠀𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗣𝘛𝘝₁₉₉₉ ) :⠀ CHRIST, LOOK WHO'S WANDERED IN ! thank you for applying sun. barry keoghan as the moreno soldier is all yours. you have twenty four hours to send in an account and read over the checklist. get ready, new york is one hell of a city . . .

\̲\̲  barry keoghan,  cis male  +  he/him  ] ⠀★ ,   no   way,   haven’t   you   ever   heard   of   DOMINIC CONNOR?   perhaps   you   know   them   best   as   ACHILLES.  spotted   under   new   york's   city   lights,   i’ve   heard   they’re   a/an   SOLDIER  that’s   protected   by   THE MORENOS,   spilled   blood   for   loyalty   is   thicker   than   water.   the   rumour   goes   that   the   THIRTY-ONE   is   known   to   be   manipulative   and   prideful,   yet   charming  and   determined.   It’’s GREED  that’s   their   biggest   vice,   but   hey,   what   do   i   fuckin’   know?   their   favourite   song   on   the   job   is   ACHILLES COME DOWN   by  GANG OF YOUTHS and   are   never   seen   without   their   FATHER’S OLD LEATHER JACKET,   hard   to   believe   in   superstition   in   such   a   godless   city.   ask   the   right   people   and   they’ll   tell   you   that   they   remind   them   of:   THE SHARP CLACK OF LIGHTNING AS IT HITS THE GROUND, THE SUBTLE GLANCES OF SOMEONE CALCULATING YOUR DEMISE, THE FIRST TEARS SHED AT YOUR OWN FAILURE BECAUSE HE’S OUTSMARTED YOU AGAIN, OLIVER QUICK (saltburn), CORIOLANUS SNOW (hunger games), ALBUS DUMBLEDORE (harry potter).   so   whatever   you   do,   and   may   vengeance   have   mercy   on   you,   do   not   fuck   with   them.    ⸻    sun,  28, she/her,  pst

* valentino moreno's cousin wc

[ao3feed-scorbus]

The goddess not so ordinary

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/9siQxn1 by AMA1806 Long before Percy Jackson, the daughter of Zeus and Hera was born, named Selena and created as a hope and a protection for the gods in case something bad happens. Her sister Eris, jealous, threw her into the world of humans. She had to face challenges living as a "human" for thousand years and always sought to pursue her destiny. After saving Percy and Annabeth from vampires, things get complicated between the 2 saviors. One day, Selena encounters the camp half-blood, and makes many friends and enemies along the way. How will she be able to overcome all the threats? What is her destiny? The goddess not so ordinary (Part 1): Vampires at Camp Half-Blood + Heroes turn into villains The End (Part 2): Eris as Queen of Tartarus + End of the gods I'm not my mother (Part 3) : Selena's daughter + Selena's evil clone - In a world where there are no more gods and the humans know that you are a demigod, Melissa encounters more challenges when discovers that her mother's evil clone is back. Words: 4184, Chapters: 10/?, Language: English Fandoms: Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians & Related Fandoms - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Major Character Death Categories: F/M, Gen, M/M Characters: Percy Jackson, Selena, Annabeth Chase (Percy Jackson), Clarisse La Rue, Derek, Eris, Nico di Angelo, Will Solace, Maleficent (Disney), Harry, Ares Cabin (Percy Jackson), Aphrodite (Percy Jackson), Hades (Percy Jackson), Achilles (Percy Jackson), Zeus (Percy Jackson), Thalia Grace (Percy Jackson), Merlin, Merlin (Merlin), Patroclus (Percy Jackson), Hercules (Percy Jackson), Iolaus (H:TLJ), Kronos (Percy Jackson), Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Albus Severus Potter, Scorpius Malfoy Relationships: Annabeth Chase/Percy Jackson, Percy Jackson/Clarisse La Rue, Nico di Angelo/Will Solace, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Achilles/Patroclus (Percy Jackson), Achilles/Patroclus, Achilles/Patroclus (Song of Achilles), Annabeth Chase & Percy Jackson, Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Scorpius Malfoy/Albus Severus Potter Additional Tags: Angst, Romance, Jealousy, Rivalry, Death, Plot Twists, Vampires, Dead Annabeth Chase (Percy Jackson), Possessive Behavior, Obsessive Behavior, Dark Percy Jackson, Dark Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Dead Jason Grace, Character Turned Into Vampire, Time Travel, Time Travel Fix-It, Alternate Universe - Time Travel, Crossovers & Fandom Fusions, Dark Albus Severus Potter read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/49487947

[porelarte]

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE + Hannibal

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1 and 9 :)

1 Comfort characters-

* Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Lily Evans, Regulus Black, Albus Severus Potter, Scorpius Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, and Professor McGonagall from Harry Potter

* Pascal Dumais, Jules Lupin, Marc Dumais from @lumosinlove s Sweater Weather series

* Henry and Alex from Red White and Royal Blue

* Achilles from song of Achilles

* Annabeth from Percy Jackson

* Jack, Dean, and The Wayward Sisters (all of them) from supernatural

* JJ and Reid from Criminal Minds

* Olive, Fiona, and Hugh from Ms. Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children

* Nick Nelson from Heartstopper

* And there’s so many more but that’s all I could really think of lol

9 Hot or cold coffee?

No coffee. I hate the taste of it.

[seriouslysam8]

Hi Sam! Although I could send you millions of questions that I have rattling around in my brain, I instead want to just share with you how much I LOVE this new chapter and the psychological spiral it’s sent me down while making me reread it over and over and frequently check your page to see if you’ve answered any questions.

Somehow you have this wonderful way of directing the audience toward what’s going to happen down the line. A few chapters ago when Harry got defensive with Lily, James, Teddy, and Ginny in the kitchen after reading the newspaper, I had this feeling of dread that something was about to go wrong in Harry’s well-being, and It wasn’t until the end of this chapter when I saw the italicized line that the feeling of dread came full force. It was almost like I was holding my breath while reading the chapter and then having it escape when I read those words.

I remember reading Brontide the first time and Ginny saying something to the effect of “I don’t think you’ll break again” and “nothing could tear us apart.” It was reassuring of their love for one another but now it feels like those words were very haunting in a way that it made Ginny and Harry, although grown up and veterans in facing very difficult situations, seem naive in that moment. Not naive in a childlike innocence kind of way nor in a “young and stupid” way, more like they both are such hopeless romantics and they have such faith in one another that they saw their relationship as untouchable. They’ve gone through some pretty tough times that would break more couples than not, but they keep pushing through because I think they know that no one can understand each other like they can.

Which then leads us to where they are now. I think you’ve done a fantastic job of both showing how there really isn’t anyone that could suit Harry than Ginny or vice versa, but you’ve also shown what could be the Achilles heel of their relationship. From my view after reading all of your stories, I see Harry as someone who needs to be supported and needs people to have 100% faith in him when he has a plan to tackle problems. For the most part, Ginny had that faith, but it can only go so far. When she said “You can’t fix it” it’s like she verbally slapped him. Ginny is unyielding and almost aggressive in her love and protection of her family (especially her children). Harry has already hurt his children once (on Christmas day a while back) and she forgave him, so I feel like when she comes to the conclusion that Harry was going to get Albus arrested, it’s almost like she was stabbed in the back by the person she loves most. Now given how fragile she is right now, I can only imagine that if she goes downstairs and sees the bracelet on the ground, it’s going to be like that knife is being twisted.

I can’t imagine that Harry and Ginny will split, because you’ve shown us how much they need each other. But you’ve also shown us, in such a heart breaking way, that the future is still worrisome and emotionally tough times are ahead

Not sure how I’m going to get through my day today because all I’ll be able to think about is what this chapter truly means to my favorite couple. I think today you’ve made yourself my all-time favorite ff writer because you don’t fall into the common mistake of having Ginny and Harry live in bliss in the face of tough times; you show a great depth in their relationship through your writing. It’s reminiscent of some of the early ff stories that made me fall even more in love with this couple (Ghost of You by blacktag189 being the one that comes to mind). Sorry for making this so long, I just have to share the emotional roller coaster I’m on right now lol

Oh my gosh! I’ve been dying to respond to this since I saw it yesterday but wanted to wait because of potential spoilers of the last chapter. Feel free to send me a million asks with questions. I don’t mind. I may not answer them all due to spoilers or whatnot, but I’ll never grow tired of people wanting to know more about my writing and universe. It’s like the ultimate compliment!!

Harry and Ginny have been both teetering on the edge of a major breakdown. There are a lot of stressful things going on in their family right now and both have been hinted to not doing so well mentally.

Harry and Ginny totally feel like they can face whatever life throws at them as long as they’re together. They are naive in a sense to think nothing else could go wrong. I mean, they’re Potters. Danger follows them like a shadow. But they so badly want to believe that the bad times are finally behind them.

I can assure you and everyone else, Hinny is for life. They will always be together and will not split up no matter what crazy shit life throws their way. In a lot of ways, Harry’s lucky. In a lot of ways, he’s very unlucky. There’s no in-between for that man. He’s either extremely lucky like when he fell in love with Ginny and had 4 wonderful kids but he’s also very unlucky where when things go wrong with him, they go very very wrong.

I couldn’t stomach lovey dovey nothing really goes wrong and they never fight Hinny. They’re both passionate people. No relationship is perfect. But it’s how they deal with the tough times that make them truly a powerhouse couple. I’m so excited to share what happens next with them because I think it just shows that they know each other so well and know how to take care of one another and know how to stay strong.

I thank you so much for this wonderful message. It was so appreciated especially when I was feeling down and unsure about things in my writing for multiple reasons. You’re amazing!

[dreamingbrownie]

Hi! I'd like to ask question nr. 12, and nr. 27 about "Achilles, come down". Thank you in advance <3

Hello, kind mutual!

12: A trope I've never written but would like to do.

Oof, I have done a lot in thirteen years... I think I've never done the Oh my god, they were roommates classic in combination with there was only! One! Bed! trope which is so hugely popular in the Sherlock BBC fandom, and I absolutely have to do that cliché fest with a buttload of pining at some point, probably with Wolfstar or something similar in dynamic. Something I also absolutely have to do at some point is a vampire AU, possibly Grindeldore and Gellert is the bitey one coming to Albus for help because being a revolutionist wizarding fascist is pretty hard when you're suddenly a pariah forced only to work at night, and also, tragically, devastatingly scary.

27: sequel to Achilles, come down

Okay, first off, I did write a sequel or four (jesus christ this series has been going on for nine months now, it's a whole child) BUT if I'd tap in directly after the end of that, I have been craving for months to write out the entire recovery period of Gellert after he's gotten shot. Also, him hobbling back into London, owning the whole Ministry because he's trophy husband to the sodding Minister now? Spectacular. Show-stopping. Perfect. I desperately need to write this. No plot, just hurt/comfort/gloating. And, uh. WW1. Again. Listen this would be much more fun than figuring out how the fuck I can keep Voldemort alive until 19sodding97 with both Albus and Gellert alive and kicking, and I need them to be young enough again to fuck on every surface of Albus' Ministry office.

Yeah. You might just have dropped another plotbunny on my desk. Gee, thanks. 😂

Thank you!! <3

[thistlecatfics]

Avoiding WIPs is for cowards and knaves: a wolfstar rec list

reading and subscribing to and commenting on WIPs is bringing me so much joy this global pandemic/fascist coup attempt, and I invite you to join me

Death, and Other Origin Stories, @houseofhebrideanblacks & @thestralsofspinnersend

150k, WIP. Follows Remus and Sirius through their time at Hogwarts. 

Seriously so good!! Shoebox Project, ATYD whomst? I swear this will be the next major growing up together wolfstar fic. Brilliant details. Best examination of pureblood culture I’ve ever read. My favorite Sirius. Incredible exploration of childhood trauma, class, privilege, friendship. 

This (along with their excellent Drarry post-war epic, Blood Magic) inspired me to write my first ever fic (catch me putting my own childhood trauma and family issues onto Andromeda Black on ao3 later this year), and I am very grateful. 

No Bright Line, @swottypotter (COMPLETED)

82k, wolfstar, Jily

“In which Sirius is a famous actor who has stopped believing in authenticity, Remus is a historian with a complex relationship to memory, and Lily is the brilliant filmmaker who brings them together. James and Harry are there too, although they mostly just want to enjoy the beach.”

This is the fic that convinced me I do actually like AUs. The characterization of everyone is impeccable, and, if you’re still reeling from Song of Achilles like I am, you’ll adore this. It’s a joyful fic. The James & Lily & Sirius dynamic here is just the best I’ve ever read. 

A Crow Rides a Pale Horse, tb_ll57 

700k words, WIP. No, that’s not a typo

It’s a rewrite of the Harry Potter series if Remus sort of raised Harry though that criminally undersells it. I would describe this fic as if someone took all of canon, tossed it into a cauldron, added queer relationships, dumped a ton of actual power analysis in, and sprinkled the most charming, creative details, mixed it all up, and gave it to us to feast on. 

Wolfstar is a (relatively) small part of the overall (Harry-centric) fic, but it’s there and it’s beautiful. Seriously, this fic is just EXTRAORDINARY. 

A Brother Is Born for Adversity, tb_ll57 

200k, WIP. We’ve got Lupin/Greyback, Lupin/Snape, Lupin/Sirius, Lupin/Bill. Everything you might want in a Lupin-centric dark fic. 

“A series following Remus Lupin over four phases and relationships: spying on Fenrir Greyback and the werewolves in the first war against Voldemort's forces; a chance reunion with Severus Snape in Paris five years after the war, where all is not as it seems; learning how to like each other again with Sirius after teaching Harry's third year at Hogwarts; and back again to werewolves, this time with Bill Weasley hostage to Voldemort's agenda. Features the origins of the Order of the Phoenix, hitting rock bottom repeatedly and still trudging into work the next day, ambiguous mentoring from Albus Dumbledore, and learning to live with the monster inside.”

Seriously one of the most extraordinary pieces of fandom work I’ve ever encountered. It’s quite dark but realistic examination of what it would be like for Lupin to have been Dumbledore’s werewolf child soldier. It’s no longer updating, but the author says that they have not abandoned it, and you should read it anyway if you like first wizarding war fics and dark worldbuilding and angst. 

[asheshq]

STATISTICS.

name: achilles erasmus tolliver  birth date (age): 1 May (36)  faceclaim: michael b jordan gender identity (pronouns): cis male (he / him)  blood status: pureblood  occupation: auror (on loan from MACUSA)

AESTHETICS & MOTIVATIONS.

"You have enemies? Good, that means you’ve stood up for something in your life.”  

you did everything you were supposed to. you always have-- never rocking the boat, just rowing full speed. it wasn’t enough though, not when grindelwald came through. the aftermath was like a natural disaster, like the hurricanes you saw in new orleans. the brits don’t know what’s coming and by god do you not want to tell them.

BIO.

How Achilles Grew Up?

Achilles Tolliver was born to Atlas and Cordelia Tolliver, Louisiana Creole wizard and witch. Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana he didn’t have the easiest of times. Being in the deep South meant he had to fight for a lot more from birth than others. Although it wasn’t as bad as it were in other places, the looks he got and the insults hurled- when a child, was easy to ignore, but the older he got the more he realized just why they were saying such things. Then came the places he wasn’t allowed to enter. But the Creole’s had almost a pass, not entirely accepted but left to their own devices. But outside of Alexandria, he was treated differently.To top that, he was different in another way. Maybe his blood gave him a better chance at life, after all, it was only in the muggle world he felt the hatred. In his small wizarding community, it was different. It didn’t matter what you looked like. But the intolerance and hate he witnessed were sickening and he soon learned he had to strap on those boots and lift his head higher to fight through it. He wouldn’t stand for it. Someone had to make a change. 

What’s Happened Since?

Achilles had heard of Hogwarts, of course he had, his family spanned the states and the British Isles. But his name was down for Illivermorny. Although Hogwarts had been a consideration for a hot minute. He did well in school, the integration of Native American’s in the school’s history brought him the chance to learn wandless magic which he soon excelled in. Wampus was his house and he has remained a proud member of it. 

After graduation, it was no surprise to anyone he immediately got snapped up for the Auror division and Achilles spent years training and learning skills to aid in combat. It was in his third year of working for MACUSA that he met Audrey Elderwell. She was a translator and Achilles fell hard. He didn’t care that Audrey was halfblood. He proposed marriage only four months after dating, against other people’s wishes and he and Audrey planned for the rest of their lives. Achilles became a Hit Wizard on top of his Auror duties after five years of Auror work. His daughter, Gianna was then born, and although he spent a lot of time away at work, the times he could escape or afford days off he spent with his wife and child. He adored Gianna, and then a year later along came his son Eros. 

Achilles has led personal missions and even received an Order of Merlin 2nd class for his help in the fight against Grindelwald. It was during this time, he lost Audrey as a casualty of war. In the midst of battle he had become widowed and there was barely time to grieve. Achilles had worked alongside Albus Dumbledore, and although others revered him, Achilles could never ignore the twisting feeling in his stomach. He unsurprisingly remained silent in his opinion of Dumbledore receiving a 1st class OM. Instead, he had to deal with the fact he was now a single father to two children, with barely a clue on how to go on without his other half. So he did what he could, bringing his training into parenting. He runs a strict household, but a fair one. His parents of course became a massive help, especially with the trickier parts of raising children. When he was sent across the pond, after being loaned to the British Ministry of Magic, he decided against bringing his children- but his thoughts are always with them and the more time that passes here, the more he considers uprooting them permanently. 

How They’re Connected?

Achilles heard throughout MACUSA, rumors mainly but the name wasn’t unfamiliar to him. Of course, he had family in the British Isles, cousins upon cousins, and letters that were sent had brief mentions. Although he has no personal connection to Tom, he knows other family members which had. And of course, there was the whole incident with Cassius, which he never goes into much detail about. Safe to say, Achilles isn’t overly fond of England and some of the inhabitants it had. But he’s lived through one tyrant, what’s another to add to the mix? This time around though, he isn’t going to be controlled like a good little foot soldier by a man whom everyone deemed a savior and hero. 

What Is Achilles's Motivation?

His is simple. If his children are to make it in this world, then he will do everything in his power to ensure they have the safety to do so. How many lives had he seen destroyed by Grindewald? Honestly, he doesn’t think he could make it through another massacre. So if he dies taking another one down, to quote the man he hates, it’s for ‘the greater good’. His motivation stems down to family and his children, nothing more. And to ensure Audrey would look down at be proud at what he had done. .

CONNECTIONS.

jacq bell. there’s no point in dancing around it-- you knew cassius bell. jacq looks so much like their parent that you nearly hexed them on sight. they’re not what you expected, though. maybe running away and giving people space are two sides of the same coin.

albus dumbledore (hogwarts). that’s one you’re not so keen to forgive. he started grindelwald out, didn’t he? you only recently learned about ariana, but it doesn’t surprise you. dumbledore could have stopped him at any minute, could have called off his mad dog, but he let so many die instead.

pomona sprout. you just wanted a basil plant for your windowsill, but she talked your ear off for an hour. good thing, because now you actually know how to get around the london underground. you’ve kept coming back, and she’s kept giving you good advice.

isabella macmillan. does she ever turn off that smile? you’ve tried to tell her a dozen times now that she can relax, that she doesn’t need to take care of you like a child. you don’t think she knows how to relax-- you’re just a stray cousin staying with her, for merlin’s sake, not the pope.

ACHILLES TOLLIVER IS PLAYED BY ROSE.

[snapeaddict]

Snapetober day 29: alone

Guess this is part of my conflicted, not omnipotent, in the end selfish Albus HC? Part 1 of 6

A choice

It had all gone terribly wrong. Many, many people had died, amongst them ministry officials, children, familiar figures in the political landscape. It was a disaster, not only because it was the deadliest attack the magical world had faced in years, but also because explanations were owed. Perpetrators had to be thrown to the mercy of the public opinion, as if they were not, the ministry would be made responsible. Did they not have special services in charge of this? People supposed to be watching death eaters closely, to prevent this from happening? Had they not told the population two weeks ago they were perfectly safe? The first minister was in campaign for his re-election. He could not be made responsible - he had to decrease his share of responsibility in this. At all costs.

Fury, fuelled by grief, could do more damage than Voldemort himself.

“The Order has received extensive funding. It has received considerable support from us, Dumbledore,” the minister shouted, restless. “What happened today was a tragedy, and you cannot deny it could not have happened if there was no spy in your ranks. In our ranks! You were responsible for each new hire. One has betrayed us.”

Albus shook his head. Despite the obvious crisis situation he was perfectly calm, staring out the window while the first minister was pacing restlessly, giving him furious looks. His hands were shaking. Anyone could make mistakes – but not him.

“It is not possible”, he replied slowly. “I am a skilled legilimens, as you must know, and I would be aware if one of our members was unfaithful.”

The smaller man stopped, pointing an accusatory yellowish finger at him.

“Then can you give me a plausible explanation, Dumbledore? How could so many death-eaters have access to this part of the ministry? How did they know about this event? Why did you not? Tell me!”

“I do not know. We will investigate.”

“There is one man whose mind cannot be penetrated.”

“He isn’t-“

“Your son.”

“Severus is loyal to us. We can prove it.”

“He is a skilled occlumens. He is immune to veritaserum. You cannot prove it.”

Albus took a deep breath. Severus was not involved; he had not known about the attack, but he was not Voldemort’s favourite, he was not part of his inner circle. He was young.

“He is one of our best assets in this war. None of your spies have succeeded in getting so close to the Dark Lord. Making him responsible would be pure madness!”

There he was, losing his temper despite his obvious efforts. There were few things that could unsettle the headmaster, but he had his weaknesses; and they were becoming more obvious as the years went by. His family, his wife and son, were his Achilles heel. He feared he would lose them. He had started losing them already. He and Minerva were still married, but he did not know for how long anymore. Since their son had chosen to become a pawn in the war, she looked at him with disgust, she refused to speak to him, she had left their quarters.

This loss made him weak. It made him vulnerable.

In her opinion he was responsible. He, to defend himself, was holding on to Severus’ own words: “I want to fight by your side.” Perhaps his mistake had been to accept his offer. For Minerva was a member of the Order, she was aware of their need for spies, for people willing and talented enough to unravel the flaws of Tom’s cunning mind – and she had shaken her head. He would not lose his son, and he would not prove her right.

“You will be jailed, Dumbledore. If your son is not responsible, if he can prove that he isn’t, despite being the perfect culprit, you will be. But remember that his adoption is still confidential. There will be an investigation: you will be made solely responsible, and you know that.”

“You would be ready to risk losing my support for the next elections?” Albus said in a low, dangerous voice, turning to face the minister. “You do not want to risk that, Alistair.”

“I would, Albus. I am more likely to be re-elected with you in Azkaban. You let that happen.”

“You have no proof.”

“I will. I will and you know what is going to happen. You cannot escape justice, even with a brilliant mind like yours, Dumbledore. You made a terrible mistake. You knew what would be the consequences, you accepted to take on the responsibility. Now you must face up to the implications of your choice.”

No.

“You need me. The magical world needs me or the fight against Lord Voldemort is already lost.”

“You think so, Albus”, the other man replied sternly. “I think I have many skilled people at hand who will do the job.”

The older man contemplated this. He visualized his game of chess, with every pawn carefully placed, and this unexpected intruder, who had disturbed such a careful and brilliant plan. He considered himself, tall and white at the centre of the board; he considered his newest, most precious pawn, a small, black one, incredibly promising. Albus Dumbledore was clever, and powerful: but he could not escape justice, he could not if it meant losing his ability to lead this war, and flee. He had so much to do. He was essential, he was the mastermind, and yet the situation was complex, and sacrificing any other pawn would be a useless loss. Any other, except…

Was he trapped?

“I will leave you three days to think, Dumbledore: three days, and in the upcoming weeks you will be trialled. Find the spy, find someone, or accept that you played, and lost.”

Albus closed his eyes. Was he being punished for a selfish, terrible choice he had made?

Were things beyond repair now? How could Severus be protected, if he was not there anymore?

And yet things were exactly how he always planned them: he was the only one who could reach a decision.

He was alone.