probably a wip
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The idea of naming the houses after themselves, as the founders, was swiftly abandoned, because Webster felt a house called ‘Webster Boot’ had no chance of ever winning anything, and instead, each chose their favourite magical beast. For Chadwick, an intelligent but often temperamental boy, it was the Thunderbird that can create storms as it flies. For argumentative but fiercely loyal Webster, it was the Wampus, a magical panther-like creature that was fast, strong and almost impossible to kill. For Isolt, it was, of course, the Horned Serpent that she still visited and with which she felt a strange sense of kinship.
When asked what his favourite creature was, James was at a loss. The only No-Maj in the family was unable to consort with the magical creatures the others had begun to know well. Finally, he named the Pukwudgie, because the stories his wife told of curmudgeonly William always made him laugh.
Thus were the four houses of Ilvermorny created, and while the four originators did not yet know it, much of their own characters leaked into the houses they had so light-heartedly named.
Clémence Poésy presents Daniel Radcliffe with the Young Hollywood Award at the 42nd Deauville Film Festival
You’ve got a new seeker.
requested by [x]
Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.
Not to mention the pincers.
Think my name is funny, do you?
it sounds like a cliche but i also learnt that you’re not going to fall for the right person until you really love yourself and feel good about how you are.
A scarlet steam engine was waiting next to a platform packed with people. A sign over head said Hogwarts Express, 11 o'clock.
hogwarts + first year classes
Now, now Draco, play nicely.
September 1st.
“I’m going to keep going until I succeed — or die. Don’t think I don’t know how this might end. I’ve known it for years.”
wrackspurts. your head is full of them.