With the capture of Verandi Farley and several high-ranking Trossach members, the British wizarding world has finally caught a break. The rate of rogue werewolf attacks have started dropping at a steady rate and, hopefully, things will stay that way. The Ministry is starting to loosen some restrictions, like not arresting werewolves standing on the street for loitering, however there’s still an obvious power imbalance between wizardfolk and werewolves.
The Cotswolds pack are continuing to advocate for the rights of werewolves and petitioning to change the legislation that has been set in motion by the current Minister for Magic, whilst the remaining Trossachs members are trying to stay out of the spotlight and keep a low profile… for now.
Whilst the British wizarding world seems to have calmed down, the same cannot be said for over in Northern Europe where a rebellion of magical creatures has risen. The state of things has gotten so bad that the European Ministry has enacted protocols to protect those under eighteen whilst their adult witches and wizards fight to keep control of their countries.
Students from Durmstrang have been sent to Hogwarts to keep them safe and those not old enough to attend school have been sent to live with relatives or designated British Ministry officials outside of Europe for the time being.
Will the low rates of werewolf attacks in Britain continue? How long will Durmstrang students stay at Hogwarts? Will the creatures usurp the wizardfolk in Northern Europe? Only time will tell.
SEPTEMBER 2019 It's been a very long, eventful summer in the wizarding world. A baby was stolen, several high ranking Trossach members were imprisoned, and werewolf attacks have drastically dropped as a result. What will happen now school has returned?
MAY 2019 An attempt to capture the beta of the Trossachs has been launched. Were the Aurors successful in their mission? Go read more here!
Post by ELENA COLDWATER on May 15, 2019 7:02:46 GMT
The girl laid back on a fuzzy blanket with her shorts and sweater on, her pale hair pulled back away from her face. She was done with classes for the day. She had her robes neatly folded, enjoying the decent weather for the day. A perfect a to enjoy the outside. She'd already left a couple of the girls that'd bullied her back at the castle with green hair... And it was far from a flattering shade. That's what happens when one leaves their shampoo out... And they claim they're such wonderful slytherins that loved their colors too much to have a beast ruin their reputation. She was just helping emphasize their love.
She grinned at the ate a few grapes, watching the dark waters ripple as a leaf fell onto the waters in a gentle tumble. She stood on her blanket watching the leaf float along... At leave until a small tentacle pulled it down. She could only assume that it was a tiny grindylow. "Hello, " She giggled as she moved to the edge of the water, swirling her hand at the surface a moment to see if the little creature would surface.
For most, this was probably a horrible idea, but the little beasty beauty had a way with creatures. She saw the two little horns move through the water, but didn't mess with it too much. Especially as she felt someone pick her up from the grass, " Hey! What's the big ideal, oi?!" The girl shouted immediately, not looking to see who it was right off the bat.
On this wonderfully sun shiny day, Liam couldn’t be any higher in spirits if he tried. He’d gotten the good news about his marks from one class assignment and today they hadn’t been facing their worst fears in DADA so that was always a bonus! Anywhozers, Liam had a happy pep in his dancing steps as he made his way out of the castle to enjoy a bit of sun and fresh air.
It wasn’t long before Liam caught a flash of white that he hoped was his good friend. The little prankster and part Veela ... well, Liam decided that it was his turn to get one up on her! He quickly cast a silencing charm over himself and then approached the distracted Elena with care. He paused when she moved towards the water and contemplated pushing her in but that was a bit too mean in his opinion.
Moving quickly, Liam crept up behind the little lady and scooped her up like a new bride. She was surprisingly light, but Liam let out a sharp ”ooof!” as he struggled to keep her in his arms. ”Stop squirmin’ else we’ll both fall flat on our arses!” Liam warned as he took a steadying step backwards. ”Or we’ll take a dip in the pond ! Arrrgghh!!”
Post by ELENA COLDWATER on May 27, 2019 12:11:15 GMT
Elena had to admit, she was impressed with the skillful way he managed to sneak up on her. She would've messed with him, attempting to refute any sort of nonsense that he had actually gained the upper hand, but... Unfortunately, her reaction wasn't exactly low key. While she could normally keep her calm (a skill she'd always prided herself in), particularly Liam and Vi had a way of chucking all of that right out the window. And honestly, she was pretty play with it.
The girl squealed a bit, putting her arms around his neck in an attempt to not end up thrown in the pond, but when she saw who it was, she could only beam at the sight of him, " liamabama, " She smiled excitedly, showering both of his cheeks with kisses affectionately.her little heart couldn't help but pitter patter a million and one miles per hour. She always adored seeing Liam, but it wasn't simply because the silly boy was one of her best friends in the whole entire world. No. The tiny half-year was swoon a bit... Though, compared to her normal sweetness with him, it hardly registered as much of a change. She'd always been close to him, giving him kisses on the cheek-- and vice versa.
"Please don't drop us in the water!" She held as still as she possibly could, her arms still draped behind his neck, offering the brightest smile, " The silencing charm was a nice touch, young grasshopper. You've learned well, " She teased as if she was taking credit for all of his own prankster abilities. She giggled, hugging him in close, " Who would've thought I could look you in the eye without a telescope?" She chuckled mirthfully, " But, as it were, I do believe this means you've earned your prize, " The blonde nodded, remembering their deal. If he could catch her off guard, he would get her sweets and she couldn't help but admit he'd managed to do it with flying colors. "All the sweets are in my bag on the blanket. Wanna share?" She smiled, giving him one more quick peck to his cheek. "But bare in mind, you still owe me snuggles, " She nodded.
"Ahhh! Don't squeal so close to my earrrrr!" Liam compained, his face contorting in pain for a moment before the little girl finally calmed her itty bitty titties and relaxed into his arms. Thank Merlin! Liam felt the squealing was a contagion at Hogwarts and hoped to the Supreme Mugwump that his sister, Sally, didn't catch it. He very quickly steadied himself and jostled Elena so that he could hold her up a little more comfortably. "I dunno - it would be right funny seein' you come back out lookin' like a drowned rat," Liam said with a cheeky grin, though he squeezed her a little in his arms as if to let her know he wasn't about to really do it.
"Thanks; I did think it was a right bit o' genius if I do say so meself," the proud boy wriggled his brows and squared his shoulders, chuffed that the Queen o' Pranks had recognised his abilities. "Though really ya gonna 'ave to eat ya beans or somethin' cuz I can't be pickin' ya up all the time, yeah?" Liam replied, before playfully pretending for a moment that he was about to drop her. A moment later, he nodded enthusiastically because he could hardly wait to stuff his cheeks full of food. " 'eck yes I've earned me prize!"
As if forgetting that there was a small bundle of veela in his arms, Liam threw her over his shoulder and set off in the direction of the blanket in question. "Fooooooooood!!!" he sang merrily and almost unceremoniously plonked Elena down on the blanket. "Bet ya can't get it in me mouth," he said, opening his large mouth super wide and wriggling his brows. He never knew the girl to back down from a challenge.
Post by ELENA COLDWATER on Jun 5, 2019 10:59:32 GMT
Elena scrunched her nose up at the boy playfully as if she was somehow offended, " Is that any way to treat your lover? Your girlfriend?" She laughed a bit, still reddening a bit at the allegations from his sister. After being best friends for so long, she figured a rumor had to start eventually, though to be fair, he did snuggle up to a lot of females. However, Elena pretty much spared the best snuggling for Liam and Viola. She grinned a bit, thinking back on the kiss a moment as the boy squeezed her comforting. She would've kissed the boy right then and there if the butterflies in her stomach weren't making her so damn nervous.
"Please, " she remarked back to the boy with a grin, " I'm a drop o' dew-- hardly a thing!" She chuckled, though the sound turned into more of a squeak when he pretend to drop her abruptly. Her arms instinctively wrapping more around his neck as their faces were touching in the moment as he heart dropped at the falling feeling for a split second. "LiLi! Stop doing that!" she laughed, only to get tossed over his shoulder as the promise of food overtook him. She couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably. She wasn't even remotely surprised these days.
She landed, catching herself as she flopped onto the blanket with him, the same smile never leaving her face even as the laughs calmed down. "Depends on what we're talking about, " She joked, wiggling her brows at him before she reached into the bag, pulling out a handful of packages. She opened up some little chocolates covered in a candy shell, smiling, " Catch!" She tossed, aiming it up for the boy, giggling a bit. She was up to the task, and admittedly, for as small as she was, she was quite gifted athletically.
Now if Liam was a little older, a little less naive maybe, or had access to the non-PG13 box in Roo's mind, he might have made a smart remark about how getting a girl wet (with water. because he dunked her in a lake. don't be dirty you fools) was indeed the best way to treat one's lover.
Alas, Liam missed this entirely golden opportunity and instead went a deep red colour beneath his chocolatey cheeks because by goodness how embarassing to have had his little sister yell out like that at the party. "Oh, oh yeah I .. probs not 'ey?" Liam said super-duper awkward-saucily. "I mean me dad's dunked me ma a coupla times on vaycay, so maybe?" he said with a little bit of a naughty grin sneaking back onto his face. Honestly, this boy would find any which way to throw her into the lake if he really wanted to. "A'ight lover, as teeny-tiniez as ya're I'm starvin'," Liam said as he walked over to the picnic with the girl over his shoulder now.
On the picnic blanket now, Liam made an incredulous face as his friend replied with 'depends what you're talking about'. "Girrrrrl, I'm talkin' 'bout food 99% of the time. I dream in food," he said with a big grin, as if he could see a big ol' blueberry muffin the size of a half-veela before him. When he heard rustling in packages though, Liam shook his head to focus and made his big mouth even bigger - honeslty, he'd make a very good gay man snake - so as to catch the chocolate she'd thrown his way. Whilst Liam couldn't throw a ball three feet straight in front of him, he was spatially aware enough to land the chocolate smack in his gob. "Awwww yeahhhh the dream team right 'ere, 'ey Elena!?!" he held his fist up for her to bump. "What else ya got hmmmm?"
Post by ELENA COLDWATER on Jun 29, 2019 7:43:45 GMT
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Elena couldn't help but chuckle a bit, " In all fairness, my brothers would've been... Much, much worse had they walked in... Like... much worse.." She shuddered a bit, " Honestly, ure the bravest boy I know for kissing me like that with those vultures always lurking. I love m' siblings, but oh boy... They can really embarrass, " She remarked. She understood why he turned cherry with embarrassment, " You look precious... All flustered, " She gave an adorable half grin as she told the boy's cheek playfully.
"But... As embarrassing as the first, real kiss was... I guess it just means we'll need a proper do-over without siblings popping up, " She smiled, barely working up the courage to say it. She was a courageous girl, but... Boy, did he get the little half-year all flustered. She adjusted a bit on the blanket, going ahead and dumping out the snacks on the blanket so he could have his choice of whatever treats he wanted. "Careful. Don't eat the one in the blue bag. I put... Something special in those for a few of the girls in Slyteherin, " She grinned a bit, knowing the less she divulged the better buuuuut it was Liam soo, " Bloody small-minded purists. Suppose they'll enjoy a few fobberworm mucus filled chocolate."
She couldn't help but chuckle at the boy, watching him catch the chocolate with ease, " Leave it to you to find athleticism in food, " She giggled, bumping her first was his before she snuggled up to the boy, tossing a treat up in the air and catching it in her mouth. "You dream it, I likely have it, Lili. This bag has one o' those extension charms on it, " She looked inside, pulling out a few more handfuls of snacks and candies for the pair of them.
