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orderoftheavengers · 3 years

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Scarlet Legilimens

House: Ravenclaw

Species: Human/phoenix hybrid (formerly human)

Blood Status: Pureblood

(Pointless) Wand: Cherry, 13 inches, phoenix feather

(Pointless) Broom: Firebolt Supreme

Patronus: Red-billed firefinch

Specialty: Legilimency, Occlumency, Flying, Dark Arts, Wandless Magic

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Wanda Maximoff is a living example of how the traits of Ravenclaw House may be applied to the most heinous villainy, and the most self-sacrificing heroism. As a villain, she is crafty and manipulative; as a hero, clever and intuitive. Her fighting style, for good or evil, is always more sneaky and innovative than “bold.” Ironically, her mind is also her weakest point as well as her strongest, as poor Wanda continuously ends up as the manipulated as often as the manipulator. A born Legilimens, her abilities, strengths and flaws are all mind related.

Note the “cleverness” and “ready mind” mentioned by the Sorting Hat needn’t always come in the form of a bookish nerd, as Luna Lovegood, Sybil Trelawney, Profeesor Quirrel and Professor Lockheart are all Ravenclaw. Wanda may not spend her free time studying or watching the Discovery Channel, but she does spend much of it experimenting with her powers, and letting her imagination loose. When faced with unbearable loss, she wasn’t immediately able to face her grief head-on, like a Gryffindor; nor, as a corrupt Ministry leader lied, did she try to resurrect her lost lover; instead, she escaped into her own mind, imagining up an (almost) complete fictitious life for herself and Vision, in a matter of seconds, without even realizing she was doing it.

Wanda is capable of impressive courage, ambition and loyalty, to be sure; but all of those things have wavered, when her reality was turned upside-down. She shed years of indoctrination after reading Ultron’s mind and seeing the grim truth. (And yes, she can read a machine’s mind! That’s a Ravenclaw right there.)

Durmstrang Experiments

Wanda and her twin brother Pietro were born to wizarding parents, in the tiny European nation of Sokovia. Wanda was a born Legilimens, like Queenie Goldstein, able to peek into others’ minds without having to perform any spells. A poor family, their father made ends meet by enchanting posters and lobby cards of old Muggle sitcoms to play out entire episodes, which he then sold to Muggle-enthusiasts in the wizarding world. Their home was decimated by a spell invented by Tony Stark, who never intended for it to end up in the claws of banshee terrorists. The twins ended up in a crap Muggle orphanage, which only intensified their prejudices. By the time they entered Durmstrang, a school infamous for professors that supported Dark Magic and even Voldemort, they were ripe for indoctrination and radicalization.

Due to Wanda’s being a Legilimens, the twins were selected for a dangerous experiment by their headmaster Professor Beowulf Von Stucker. Using the Mind Stone, the twins were to be fused with their wands. Wanda’s first name suddenly became very appropriate, a la Remus Lupin. Wanda merged with her phoenix-feathered wand, transforming the born Legilimens into a powerful human/phoenix hybrid. Her telepathic powers were enhanced, and she gained many powers of a phoenix, including flight, inhuman strength for her levitation spells, and being nearly indestructible. Being part wand also made her able to do wandless magic with no effort. Pietro, meanwhile, was merged with his Veela-hair wand, making him a human/Veela hybrid, and gifting him with a Veela’s dancing speed and silvery hair.

(A very special thanks to AlasterBoneman for the idea about Wanda's wand being integrated into her body.) Order of the Avengers Wanda and Pietro are finishing up their first year when they cross paths with the Order of the Avengers, and they don't exactly make a good first impression. Their vitriol against the Avengers and Tony Stark makes very little sense, especially given that Wanda is a telepath, and should easily see they aren't the villains (not to mention how much she has in common with Natasha, whose life story Wanda personally digs up). But, the twins are still only about eleven, and kids that age can be pretty stupid. The Avengers trace Loki's confiscated broom-scepter to Durmstrang, where the dark wizards from the Order of Hydra are keeping it. Wanda, having recently studied with a Boggart, uses her Legillimency to make the Avengers relive their traumas. Tony's fear shows Wanda that he clearly wants to protect the world, and yet she makes the very un-Ravenclaw decision to keep pursuing "revenge." Her plan inadvertently leads to Tony and Bruce accidentally creating a dangerous and ear-bleedingly-irritating gargoyle named Ultron, who the twins personally work with. Wanda even shocks Bruce into green-wolf form, and sends him on a rampage through one of the dormitories at Durmstrang (but it's not her or Pietro's House, so she could care less). Finally, after much too long, she puts her mental powers to some use, and reads Ultron's mind. That's when she puts two and two together. By then, Ultron has unleashed an army of Cornish Pixies to levitate Durmstrang Castle miles into the air, planning to drop it in an explosion of magic that will alert the Muggles to the existence of wizards. Huddled in a swaying castle tower, she confesses her guilt to Hufflepuff Clint Barton. Clint invites her to redeem herself by joining the Avengers. Durmstrang is saved, but sadly, Pietro takes a killing curse for Clint and another first year. wrought with grief and guilt, wanda begins her second year of schooling at Hogwarts, where--after an unusually long time on the stool--she is sorted into Ravenclaw. Her lonely mood is raised slightly when she finds the attractive new Golem, Vision, hovering to the Ravenclaw table alongside her.

The Scarlet Witch Hunt

Perhaps living on her own for a while is what finally helps Wanda regain the confidence to think for herself. When Vision suggests that they both drop out of their respective schools and just run off together, she urges him against the idea. When Vision senses a disturbance in his Mind Stone, she inspects it for him, but reports, “I just feel you.”

They are interrupted by a rude crowd of Trolls under their window, calling for Wanda’s blood. She’s fine to ignore them, but Vision—ever the logical Ravenclaw—is compelled intellectually argue with the Trolls in his lady's honor.

“Wanda is a redemption-seeking-antihero like Tony, who she has not expressed any hatred for since the Ultron fiasco—not even during the whole ‘Civil War’ calamity! In fact, of everyone on Team Cap, she was the least awful to Tony! The only verbal exchange between them during the whole drunk Quidditch match was a brief pout about being 'locked in her room,' which she had no problem with until Hawkeye came and pressured her. She was literally the only person in the Squid prison not insulting him! And just a few minutes ago, when I wanted her to run away with me, she was telling me to keep my loyalties to Stark, and when the news reported him missing she was visibly scared for him! Seriously, where are you Trolls even getting that she still hates Tony?”

One Troll with particularly long horns shouts back, “Well what about that cleavage and slutty red leather? Tony Stark was never a slu—er, wait…”

Vision is now standing in the window frame, unbuttoning his fly.

“Vision?” Wanda asks nervously. “What are you doing?”

A glittering, purple stream poursd out from her boyfriend’s “better wand,” threatening to deface the crowd below.

“Vision no!” she cries, quickly containing the violet river in an energy ball.

Steady hand… she carefully lifts the ball of glistening liquid higher and higher into the air. …Not gonna screw this one up—

“I say Wanda, is that a giant flying donut?” Vision asks curiously.

Wanda glances up, and there is indeed a gargantuan space donut in the night sky, coming right for them. The strange sight distracts her, causing her hand to slip—just as she’s levitating Visions liquids right over said donut.

This enchanted pastry is in fact the vessel of some of Thanos’s most vicious minions. And Wanda has just drenched them in Vision’s you-know-what.

While Wanda gasps behind her hand, Vision suggests, “Let’s go for a walk.”

On their way down the quiet lamp-lit streets, they are soon stopped by a group of Thanos’s putrid goblin children, currently slightly more putrid than usual.

A blue female goblin roars, “Now you’ve really succeeded in pissing us off!”

Before she can stop herself, Wanda blurts out, “Pissed off? Smells more to me like you ‘been pissed on!”

Somewhere, a boxing bell dings, and a badass wizard’s duel begins.

Just when Wanda and Vision are cornered, a train passes by, causing all parties to freeze dramatically for no apparent reason. Wanda tries to make her body move, to take this opportunity to blast her opponents, but some force has her glued in place, as low music hisses theatrically throughout the night. The train passes, to reveal a shadowy figure, posing heroically. Instead of shooting the figure with a hex, one of the goblins simply throws a spear, which the figure catches expertly. Wanda and Vision both know that there is only one person on the planet would could make an entrance with this much ham and cheese.

Steve Rogers dramatically stepped into the light, revealing his fluffy new beard, and the duel gets a bit more epic.

Oh Snap

In the wizarding nation of Wakanda, Black Panther’s brilliant sister Shuri does her damndest to save her fellow Ravenclaw, and safely remove the Infinity Stone from Vision’s forehead. Sadly, Thanos’s forces overwhelm her, and Wanda is forced to kill her lover--the last family she has left. Many would assume only a Gryffindor would have the resolve to do this, but a Ravenclaw��s wisdom and pragmatism can go a long way.

Ever the sadist, that purple f*ck Thanos uses the Time Stone to resurrect Vision and kill him again, in front of Wanda, and even has the gault "comfort" her in a patronizing manner.

And yet, she’s not so distraught when Thanos’s Dusting curse comes for her. It could be that she’s so despaired by now that she welcomes death. Or maybe the half-phoenix simply doesn’t react to dissolving into ash the same way other beings might…

…in any case, she is resurrected over the summer by Bruce Banner. Vision, sadly, isn’t. In her grief, Wanda accidently traps herself and the entire school of Hogwarts inside the Mirror of Erised, but that's another story entirely.

Wand, Broom and Patronus

Cherry wood is associated with some of the most powerful and lethal wands. Phoenix feather wands are considered to have the widest range of magic, and are among the post powerful, yet also the most difficult to tame.

The red-billed firefinch is one of the few bird species where the females sport some red coloring. These birds are tiny and quiet, but very active. They are flexible about where they live and with whom; they can mix with other bird species, and can live in the wild or captivity, provided they always have plenty of space. Their nests are different from other birds', having a dome shape and being low in bushes. Not unlike the hidden fortress Wanda creates, to hide her family. These crafty birds also build mock-nests to fool predators.

AN: This has undergone some changes in both the story and image, since the release of "WandaVision." If anyone is for any reason attached to Wanda's old broom, the previous version is saved in my Stash. I plan to reuse that fire design somewhere else, possibly for Harry's Firebolt in my more serious Potter art.

#wanda maximoff #Scarlet Witch #Hogwarts house #hogwarts au #ravenclaw #legilimency #legillimens #harry potter #mcu #avengers #chibi #fan art #order of the avengers

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mintymiknow · 4 years

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First Christmas | Bang Chan

Summary: Chan decides to spend his Christmas with you for the first time, and of course, he knew it would be indeed the most wonderful time of the year [Red Queen AU] | [WC: approx. 3.6k words]

Genre: Fluff, romance :>

A/N: It’s like how many days past Christmas so this is literally the latest Christmas imagine ever. I was supposed to finish this last 26th but I got sick lol. Still posting this though! This imagine takes place in Scintilla’s universe, a Red Queen-inspired series I wrote not too long ago. Some references might confuse those who haven’t read the series, so for a little context, y/n was princess (now queen), and Changbin is her younger brother. Minho, Seungmin, and Hyunjin are Silvers (elites) in the kingdom while the rest of SKZ are Newbloods (former rebels). Chan, specifically, is y/n’s significant other. For those of you who have read the series, this takes place a few months after Scintilla’s epilogue. That’s all, enjoy!

The minute you step out of your room, Hyunjin throws his long arms around you, greeting you with a jolly grin, “Merry Christmas, my dear queenie!”

“Hey, let the woman breathe!” Changbin chuckles.

You laugh, hugging Hyunjin with the same energy. Shortly after, your Newblood friends walk across the hallway to greet you with a mixture of sleepy and overjoyed smiles. Jisung adjusts the Christmas hat on his head before waving, “Merry Christmas, y/n! What a wonderful day!”

Felix clings to your side, hugging you as if you were a pillow. Perhaps the winter cold was too much for the younger male, but since your Burner abilities gave you a higher body temperature than most people, you allowed him to warm up. You run your fingers through his lavender hair, chuckling at his cuteness. You smile at each of the boys, “Merry Christmas, boys. Did you all sleep well?”

“Yeah. It’s been, what, months since we last stayed over here in Miroh, and my room here is still paradise.” Jeongin grins as he stretches his arms.

Changbin nods, “Which is why we should all rested up for the Christmas fair in town!”

You chuckle, “Yeah, I can’t wait to go out. Where are Minho and Seungmin?”

“Probably by the main doors already.” Hyunjin shrugs, “They were up earlier.”

“Guess they’re more excited than us.” Woojin jokes, causing Changbin to snicker.

You gesture for the boys to walk ahead, “Well then, we should head out. Binnie, lead the way.”

Your brother playfully salutes before leading the group down the hall. As the boys walk ahead, you linger at the back with Chan who has now wrapped an arm around your waist, tugging you close to his side. “And good morning to you, Bang Chan.” you giggle once the male presses a soft kiss to your temple.

“Looking forward to today?” he chuckles.

“You bet.”

His hand clasps around yours as you both follow your group of friends with sunny smiles plastered on your faces. “Is this going to be your first Christmas, Channie?” you ask the male beside you.

Chan smiles, “We have Christmas celebrations in District 9, y/n. It will be our first in Miroh though.”

“You’ve visited Miroh for the Grand Festivals, right? Miroh’s open to the public during that time, but it’s also open during the annual Christmas fair. You guys have never dropped by?” you tilt your head.

The male squeezes your hand, giving you a soft chuckle, “Christmas is also peak winter, and Felix and Jeongin get cold easily. Travelling from District 9 to Miroh in this season exhausts them, especially without proper clothing and rest places.”

His grin now grows wider, “But now…as you can see, we have both, thanks to you.”

“Then I’m glad you could spend Christmas here.” you whisper, scrunching your nose cutely as Chan chuckles.

Soon, you all arrive at the main foyer of your castle, greeted by Minho and Seungmin. “Ah, they’re all awake at last.” Seungmin teases, earning a pout from Hyunjin.

Minho chuckles, his mischievous smirk teasing everyone, “I’m surprised Jisung is already awake despite the early hours.”

“Hey, it’s like 9:00 in the morning, of course I’m awake.” Jisung laughs, throwing an arm around the older male.

“Ok, ok, attention please.” Changbin comedically stands in front of your group, clasping his hands together, “I shall be your tour guide for this morning, so you better listen to me and stick with the group. My dear sister and Bang Chan, I know you two are severely in love, but don’t wander off to do your couple business.”

“Who gave you the right to order the queen around?” Seungmin raises an eyebrow, causing everyone to chuckle.

“Relax, brother dearest.” you wink at Changbin, “No wandering off, I promise.”

He proudly grins before turning on his heel, “Alright my dear Newblood friends. Miroh’s Christmas fair isn’t as grand as the Grand Festivals, but it can get crowded in some areas, so be careful. Also, if you end up freezing like icicles, tell me or y/n and we’ll warm you up!” Changbin says the last bit while making little fire embers dance around his fingers.

With that, he swings the large doors open and leads your group outside.

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Not even an hour into your little escapade into Miroh’s central square, your friends have already started to laugh loudly and scream at each other in glee. Felix drags Changbin and Seungmin around, dropping by almost every stall that sold novelties and little gifts. The youngest male’s eyes twinkled with an innocent wonder every time he laid his gaze on something that caught his attention. “Seungmin, the little horse figurine is moving!” Felix beams.

Seungmin chuckles, “Yeah, there’s a mechanism inside that makes it move when you wind this up.”

“That’s amazing.” Felix grins, eyes refusing to part with the little horse figurine.

“Limited edition Christmas cinnamon rolls?” Woojin tilts his head, “Are these different from the usual cinnamon rolls Jisung likes?”

Minho nods, “These ones are less sweet and have a few nuts mixed in. And…they’re shaped like Christmas trees.”

“I want to taste!” Jisung jumps up and down.

Minho chuckles to himself, shaking his head in amusement. He hands a payment over to the seller, buying a bag of the freshly baked goodies. While the cinnamon rolls were still warm, he hands one to Jisung and one to Woojin. “Thanks Minho.” Woojin grins, biting into the pastry.

Jisung does the same, grinning as the warm goodness takes over his senses in an instant. He throws himself over to Minho, hugging the older male while grinning, “These taste amazing! Thank you Minho, you’re the best!”

Hyunjin has now dragged Chan over to a small stall that sold little trinkets. The younger male holds up a variety of accessories, one after the other, and the older picks between his choices. They both laugh at a few choice necklaces and bracelets before their expressions turn more serious as if their lives depended on which accessory they’d pick. Hyunjin holds one bracelet up, strips of red mystically swirling inside it’s crystal-clear beads, “These particular bracelets – Cuore bracelets – are sold only during the Christmas season and cost a fortune, even for a handful of Elites.”

“Why’s that?” Chan asks with curiosity, eyes focused on the artful way the strips of red seem to have frozen in the clear glass beads.

Hyunjin hums, “Seungmin could probably explain it better, but for one, the glassiness of these beads can only be perfected in the winter by silver Shivers through some complex process. The red you see inside the beads are actually from a flower called Cuore, and similarly, this only blooms in the winter, specifically in Miroh’s fields; it’s a bright red, heart-shaped flower.” [a/n: bleeding heart flower for visual reference lol]

“Are these red swirls parts of the flower?” Chan inquires.

“Not the flower itself.” Hyunjin smiles, “Cuore flowers have little protrusions on their bottom parts that resemble ‘drippings’. If you rip that protrusion off, a red chalky substance leaks out. Craftsmen gather that for the red stuff inside the bracelet.”

“Yeah, that seems like really intricate and meticulous work.” Chan says in awe, lips tugging into a smile, “Do they just make bracelets?”

Hyunjin gently places the bracelet back down and grins, “Bracelets are most common – ” the younger male brings his hand up to reveal a ring with a similar bead encrusted on it, “ – but there are variations. Y/n gave this to me shortly after her father died. Changbin doesn’t wear his, but he has a bracelet kept safe in his room, Seungmin has a ring as well, and Minho has a necklace, but he refuses to wear it in fear that it’ll break, especially since he did a lot of travelling and fighting.”

“These beads must have some sort of meaning then.” Chan chuckles as the two begin to walk towards another stall.

“Cuore essentially means ‘heart’. While there really is no scientific or magical power to these beads, people just ended up giving meaning to it. Since the craftsmen dedicate so much time and effort into crafting it, it came to symbolize dedication and passion.” Hyunjin nearly smirks, his eyes glimmering cheekily, “I’m sure y/n will give you one eventually.”

“Why would she need to if she gave me her heart?” Chan raises an eyebrow before erupting into an embarrassed giggle.

“Aaaah!” Hyunjin exclaims, playfully hitting Chan like a child, “Don’t get me started with your love story!”

You return from a stall with fluffy scarf in your hands. You grin at Jeongin, “These are really soft, so I’m sure you’ll like it.”

You wrap the scarf around the younger male’s neck, chuckling when he lets a small “yay” escape from his lips. “Thank you, y/n. I feel warm already.” he grins, giving a playful bow before you both sit down on a marble bench nearby.

You chuckle in amusement before gripping his hand in yours, allowing your warmth to transfer over to his chilly body. He sighs contentedly, leaning his taller frame against yours. Like a baby, Jeongin rests his head on your shoulder, smiling softly. “Are Burners the only Silvers who have more body temperature than the rest?” he inquires. “Is it because you have fire inside you or something?”

You nod, “Yup. It’s hard to explain why, but we don’t exactly have fire inside us. Not literally, anyway. The composition of our blood has something in it that allows us to spark flames using the flame-making accessories, and that something gives us perpetually warmer body temperatures.”

“That’s cool. But doesn’t that make it harder in the summer?”

“Yeah, which is why Changbin and I hate going out during the summer.” you laugh.

Hyunjin and Chan have returned from the strolling around to see Jeongin snug against you. Hyunjin chuckles, “Aww, the baby is feeling cold.”

“Ssshhh.” Jeongin shushes, innocently smiling, “I’m not used to the cold, hyung. Plus y/n’s really warm.”

“Yeah, yeah and so is Changbin.” Hyunjin laughs just as the rest of the boys regroup with you all.

Your group continued to stroll around Miroh, the Newblood boys taking in the sights with glee. You and your Silver friends watched in amusement, a warm fondness filling you all up. A few snowball fights broke out with Changbin and Woojin declaring themselves victorious after mercilessly defeating everyone, to which of course, Minho did not approve of. As such, rematch after rematch would happen with everyone beginning to use their abilities to their advantage.

Felix would teleport in order to hit people quicker, Jisung would use his electricity to bolt around to dodge and throw snowballs at the same time with quickened speed, Jeongin would turn into various people to trick them into sparing him, Minho would wield his chains and make shields, you and Changbin would just melt the snowballs, Chan would shatter them with his soundwaves, and Woojin just straight-up used his gravity manipulation to flatten all your snowballs into nothing.

Eventually, you all gave up and decided to frolic in the snow to have fun. Changbin, Jisung, Minho, and Woojin decided to have a snowman-building competition while the younger boys littered the snow-covered ground with snow angels. You and Chan sat nearby, watching their shenanigans like parents. “Who do you foresee winning the competition?” you lean over to whisper.

Chan chuckles, whispering back, “I think it’s Minho. You yourself said he hates losing.”

“Yeah, but Woojin doesn’t look like he’d back down that easily.” you laugh.

“Then…Changbin?”

“Changbin and Sungie are too busy wrecking each other’s snowmen.”

“Ah. That’s true.” Chan chuckles.

You giggle as well, resting your head on Chan’s shoulder. “How’s everything so far?”

“It’s nice spending Christmas with you all.” Chan kisses the top of your head, prompting you to smile wider.

“Did you get to buy anything or try the food?” you chuckle, shaking your head, “I wasn’t with you for a while since Jeongin was freezing and I had to take care of him.”

“You’re really like his mother.” Chan teases, causing you to blush, knowing how the boys constantly refer to Chan as “the dad” and you as “the mom”. The male continues to speak, “But it’s fine, I appreciate it. And yes, Changbin bought a lot of snacks and pastries while Hyunjin brought me to a lot of merchandise stalls.”

“Anything you noticed in particular?”

“The Cuore beads, maybe?” Chan laughs, “Hyunjin explained it thoroughly.”

Your eyes brighten up at the mention of the beads, “Those are really pretty, indeed.”

“Yeah? Hyunjin said they each had one, but do you have your own?”

You nod, “I have matching bracelets with Changbin, but I don’t wear mine as well. There is one bead on my crown though.” You point at the silver crown on your head where a single Cuore crystal stays encrusted in the middle in the form of a gem and not a bead.

“Hmm.” Chan grins, kissing your nose, “It suits you.”

You chuckle giddily before lifting your head from his shoulder to look into his eyes. Chan’s warm gaze is enough to melt all the snow in Miroh, and that fact does fuzzy things to your heart. He breaks into a cheerful grin before relaxing his features, leaning his head closer so that the tips of your noses were touching softly. You could feel his breath against your lips as they brushed against yours, but before you could completely claim his lips, a snowball hit both you and Chan.

You both rip away instantly, shocked gazes on your group of friends. Hyunjin point at Jisung who then points at Felix who then shakes his head frantically. “Oh you’re all dead.” Minho smirks, crossing his arms haughtily.

Seungmin laughs, “Fess up, guys.”

“It was me.” Jeongin sheepishly laughs, ducking behind Woojin, “Only because I slipped!”

“If it’s Jeongin, then I’ll let it slide.” you joke, earning a very hurt albeit playful look on Hyunjin’s face.

“If that were any of us we’d be burned to crisps.”

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After a lavish and extravagant Christmas lunch with all your favorite dishes – including that meaty dish Felix and Jeongin love – Jisung suggested that you play a variety of games together. The activities ranged from games that could simply be played while sitting, but some entailed a little more chaos. Seungmin’s heart leapt out a million times with all the instances that Felix and Changbin nearly broke the furniture.

The group settled down towards the evening, sitting in your office by the fireplace. You all exchanged gifts happily, laughing every time someone would shout with joy or pretend to cry. As the night grew deeper, the other boys thanked you for a wonderful time and headed for their own rooms. As usual, you and Chan stayed behind, now cuddled up on the velvet couch near your fireplace. Your head lay against Chan’s chest, hearing nothing but his steady heartbeat and the rhythmic crackling by the fireplace. His fingers gingerly combed through your hair as his other hand rested on the small of your back, tapping his fingers gently. You bring your hands over to his chest, resting your chin atop them so you could look into Chan’s eyes. With a gentle smile, you speak quietly, “Will you be staying for a few more days, or will you go back to District 9 tomorrow?”

“What do you want, babygirl?” Chan says lowly.

You grin, lifting yourself up just enough to be directly in front of his face, “Stay.”

“Then staying it is.” the male smiles, sliding his hand down gently at the back of your neck to bring your lips closer to his.

Your lips mold and melt together in perfect harmony, the feeling sending a wave of warmth and pleasure to every fiber in your body. It was like gulping down a cup of rich, hot cocoa or wrapping yourself in the softest blanket in existence. Chan sits up, now straddling you on his lap, arms wrapped securely around you. When his tongue begins another slow dance with yours, you find yourself messily running your fingers through his hair; it’s shorter now, and he’s dyed it a darker shade of brown, but they were still the luxuriously soft locks you loved to comb your fingers through.

It’s been months since you last saw Chan, aside from the quick and fleeting moments during much more diplomatic and work-related encounters. Yet every kiss, every touch, and every sensation was all too familiar – it always was when it came to Chan. No matter how far or how long you’ve been apart, that “absence” was all erased the minute you both came back together. The way his lips felt and tasted still reminded you of how genuine your feelings were for each other. The way his hands felt so right on your body would always give you the sense of comfort and security you craved.

The room had started to get hotter, jackets and outerwear being discarded onto the floor until you were left in just your wine-red dress. Chan’s lips had left yours, now peppering your neck with gentle nips and kisses. You bite your lip, holding back a giddy grin as his kisses traveled to your collarbone, all while your fingers delicately caressed the skin of his cheek and played with the hem of his shirt.

Eventually, he stops his actions, now leaning his forehead against yours, hazy eyes peering into your own. He grins, placing a chaste kiss to your nose. After letting another giggle escape, he whispers, “I think it’s time I gave you my Christmas gift, babygirl.”

You chuckle, nodding as he gently lifts you off his lap so he could walk over to the corner of the room. He picks up a small silver box and places it in your hands, “It’s not much, but I hope you like it.”

You shake your head, “I’m sure it’s amazing.”

You carefully untie the ribbon, opening the box to reveal gold feather-shaped earrings with two gemstones encrusted in each; one red and one silver, perhaps to represent yours and Chan’s different blood colors. You gasp, bringing your hands over your mouth to conceal a squeal, “These are so pretty! Oh, they’re quite similar to the ones you’re always wearing!”

Chan chuckles, nodding his head, “Yeah, a craftsman in District 9 is known for making a variety of feather-related jewelry – I think he’s fond of birds – but anyway, I thought these would really suit you.”

“I love it, Chan. These are just lovely.” you laugh, giving him a hug, “I was just thinking of getting a new pair of earrings the other day, and now I’m going to wear this everyday.”

Chan grins, taking the earrings from you. He hooks one on each of your lobes, fingers gently brushing against your skin like a feather. “Perfect.” he whispers into the junction between your ear and neck before smiling brightly, “It looks perfect.”

You giggle, “My turn.”

He cutely tilts his head to the side when you get up and walk over to your desk, pulling out a box from one of your drawers. You sit back down beside him, handing the box over. Like an excitable child, Chan chuckles while opening his gift. His merry expression is replaced with pure surprise as his eyes remain glued to the Cuore bracelet sitting inside the small box. “Merry Christmas, my love.” you giggle, kissing his cheek.

“Y/n…” Chan breathily laughs, shaking his head in disbelief, “Wow. Really?”

“Of course!”

“You didn’t have to. These are really – ”

“Channie, shh.” you kiss his lips, much to his surprise as he’d always be the one to shut you up with a kiss, “Forget about Hyunjin saying these are expensive and whatever. I’m the queen anyway, but that’s not the point. Point is, I’m sure he told you what these symbolize – ”

“Dedication and passion.” Chan completes.

You nod, smiling wider this time, “And…when given in the context of lovers, it also symbolizes undying love. The red stuff from the Cuore flower is essentially frozen and stuck in these beads forever. Even when the beads shatter or break, the red stuff doesn’t leak out; it shatters with the beads. So, Bang Chan, you’re always telling me that I mean the world to you and I’ve made a big difference in your life. You always mention how you’re with me through it all and that you’d never leave me. I don’t think I can ever stress how much I’d say the same about you.”

You bring your hand up to his jaw, caressing the skin there as you smile warmly, “I can never say it enough, Bang Chan. You are my everything – ” you bring your gaze to the bracelet and gently slip it onto his wrist, “ – and I love you.”

“I love you too, y/n.” Chan gently smiles, capturing your lips in his once again, “Forever and ever.”

You hum, smiling as Chan pulls you back down on the couch. With you laying on his chest, he intertwines his fingers with yours. The red gem on the ring he had given you from a few months ago was a perfect match to the bracelet you just gave him now. Both symbolized the same thing: eternal love for each other.

Always and forever.

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thorne93 · 4 years

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The Softest Fire (Part 13)

Prompt: Rosaline Vaughan had it all: fame, money, power, glory, a high status job. Until, one day, she woke up, and realized something was missing from her life.

Word Count: 1957

Warnings: dealing with animals(??)

Notes: First Fantastic Beast fic! I could NOT have done this at all without @arrow-guy. They have created a counterpart to this fic, writing it from Nora Vaughan’s perspective (Rosaline’s cousin/adopted sister). Fic aesthetic done by @mrs-dragneel-stark-solo.

“I could have handled him, you know?” I quietly stated from my vanity, not facing my fiance. His face glowed in his own vanity behind me, our mirrors revealing our faces to each other, though our backs were turned.

“What was that?” he softly asked.

“The informant. I was trying to protect you today, to help. I could have easily disarmed Joshua and even destroyed him for you.”

“I don’t need you doing that,” he reminded.

“Then what do you need me to do?” I questioned, finishing my nightly routine, clad in only a burgundy satin negligee.

He spun, leaning against his vanity when he peered at me in the mirror. “What are you talking about?”

I turned on my stool, facing him. “When are you going to let me have more responsibility?”

“When you’ve earned it,” he stated matter-of-factly, crossing his arms. “So far you’ve done well in securing most of the Ministry and powerful families for our cause, and I applaud that but--”

“But what? I’m only a socialite who can be the pretty face for your campaign? Gellert, I want to do something. I want to be part of this. I want to help build this empire.”

He frowned, as if he were unsure of why I was frustrated. “You are, what makes you think you aren’t?”

“You let Vinda run here and there on her own, as your Lieutenant. Credence accompanies you on nearly every outing. You’ve taught Abernathy the art of discretion. Queenie is your advisor, for Merlin’s sake! But I have to go, alone, to dozens of meetings with Ministry members, to spread our message. I never get to speak at the meetings when you’re there--”

“Rosaline, have I not given you my life?” he questioned, his voice hard.

I nodded, glancing down to the giant ring on my finger. “You have, but--”

“Did I not relocate us to one of the most beautiful castles in the western hemisphere? A gorgeous new place for you to call home?”

Again, I couldn’t deny this. “Yes, you have.”

“And without you, most of our endeavors would be null, correct?”

The wind in my sails decreased. “I...I--”

He took a few steps across the room, closer to me, resting his backside against the foot of the bed. “Without you, all of this would be meaningless. You are the reason our numbers have nearly tripled at an expected rate. You are the reason we have funding, supporters, people that call themselves our ‘army’. You get to call yourself my bride as soon as we attain everything we want. What else could you possibly long for?”

“I just want to feel like I actually matter to you, to this cause, instead of me running to you to find out the next steps of your plan. You’re so… shut off from me most of the time, and I have no idea what your plan is.”

“You don’t need to know that,” he insisted, not budging. “You need to do as your told, and that’s it.”

His comment made me stiffen before I got to my feet. “I’m not a puppet or a trained dog, Gellert. If you really loved me, you would disclose your plans to me, or let me in about your past… Something!” I begged, taking a few steps closer to him.

“I have given you everything! Why must you demand more?” he shot back as he jolted from the bed, standing nearly a head over me.

“Because I want us to be partners…” I simply said. “Together. Isn’t that what you want?”

“Yes, of course. I just don’t understand why I must inform you of every one of my thoughts. You are far too disillusioned to think that everyone but you is close to me. I assure you that is not the case. I keep them in the dark, much more in the dark than I do you.”

“Then why do I feel so isolated?”

“Darling, if I wanted you to be isolated, you would be. I wouldn’t let you do half of the things I encourage you to do. But here you are, in our bed chambers, where no one else is allowed, not ever. You will be my wife, you share in all the important events that I need you to be in. Trust me, my love, if there were another task or another responsibility I thought you needed to bear, I would give it to you before you could blink.”

I stared at him, concern coloring my mind.

“I think you’ve done quite enough work as it is.”

“If you say so,” I concurred in an overly soft voice.

“Come, let’s go to bed,” he offered, holding out his hand.

I took it, letting him lead me to the four poster.

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The following morning, Gellert had disappeared somewhere, without telling me. I took this opportunity to investigate more. All I wanted was to be closer to the love of my life, was that such a criminal act?

I found Vinda, Abernathy, Carrow, Queenie, and Krafft in the breakfast room. I was relieved to see Credence was nowhere in sight.

“Hello, everyone,” I greeted cheerfully as I entered. They all greeted me happily, not surprising at all. Since the events that took place with Credence, no one seemed to dare defy me or treat me with anything other than the utmost kindness. “How is everyone today?”

“Fine,” was murmured from a few of the people around the room. Vinda sat at the table, stirring her tea, Carrow on the other side of her. The other three were scattered around the room.

I peered at all of them, amusement touching my face and tone. “You all seemed to have let my presence stop your conversation. Please, don’t let me interrupt. I’m merely here to fix a cup of tea.”

A tension still held a tight hold on the room.

“We were just discussing our next plan of action,” Queenie finally spoke up, a bit somber.

I peered up over my cup before sipping. “Is that so? Mind filling me in?”

Her eyes danced around the room. “I, uh, I’m not sure if we--”

“Oh come now, we’re all friends. Whatever Gellert has told any of you, the secret is safe with me,” I assured.

“Well, if that’s the case… He plans to go to America next, to convert them.”

“That won’t be easy,” I stated, remembering how Newt revealed him as an imposter at MACUSA.

“See? Even she thinks so!” Krafft agreed suddenly, his voice slightly angry.

“Calm yourself,” Vinda ordered. Her tone was cold as ice.

“What is it?” I wondered.

Krafft looked at Vinda briefly before turning his gaze on me, determined courage in his eyes and stance. “Some of us are worried that he’s becoming too ambitious too quickly.”

“What do you think he’ll do if he hears this sort of doubt?” Vinda snapped venomously.

“I don’t care,” he argued. “We are his supporters, we should be able to share our thoughts and opinions.”

“You could bring up these concerns at the next meeting,” Queenie offered.

He turned slightly, directing himself more at Queenie. “He could already have moved on with his phase by then!”

“What do you suppose we do?” Carrow retorted. “I’m not going to bring it up to him. Any one of you can be my guest.”

“This is near betrayal,” Abernathy suddenly spoke. “For any of you to doubt him is shameful. He only wants the best for us, for all of us! And here you are, questioning him.”

“So we’re just supposed to blindly follow him?” Krafft questioned, incredulous.

“None of us ever know what he’s going to do next,” Carrow agreed. “How can we trust him, if he doesn’t trust us?”

“He fears betrayal,” Queenie stated simply.

“And from the looks of it, he has every right to,” Abernathy commented, crossing his arms.

“You’re awfully quiet,” Vinda suddenly commented, turning her attention to me.

“I’m simply here to observe,” I assured with a smile and shake of my head.

“Well you must have some opinion,” she pressed.

“Well… I don’t want to speak out of turn, especially about Gellert, but… It does concern me why he does keep all of us out of the loop. Why? What does he not want us to know?”

With that, clamor erupted in the room. Krafft and Carrow began to agree as Queenie and Abernathy tried to reassure them. I pressed my lips together in guilt. I didn’t like speaking of Gellert that way but his dodginess was starting to hurt me. I merely wanted to get close to him, get to the bottom of things, that’s all.

“Could you all excuse me while I talk to the future Mrs. Grindelwald?” Vinda suddenly requested over the commotion.

Everyone begrudgingly quieted down before exiting, bidding a goodbye to me.

As soon as they were gone, she stood in front of me, her hands were on her hips. “Just what do you think you’re doing?”

“Nothing,” I said defensively. “I’m trying to figure out my fiance.”

“May I suggest doing it some other way than dividing our ranks?”

“That’s not what I’m trying to do, Vinda. I swear. I just… Gellert and I had a little disagreement last night and I’m just trying to get closer to the people who are close to him. That’s all.”

At my words, Vinda peered at me. “That’s understandable. He’s a very private man, though, you know that. You knew that when you agreed to marry him,” she reminded gently, taking a step towards me and squeezing my shoulder.

“I know… I just want to be closer to him. I’m just… I’m struggling because I don’t remember much before I got here. I remember it. I remember my life. But it’s…fuzzy. I remember the main details, but everything else is a blur. It’s starting to feel lonely.” I hugged myself, not usually this vulnerable, for anyone, but it was the truth. As time ticked on with Gellert, I felt less and less like his fiance and more like a chess piece. What bothered me more was that I couldn’t remember my life. Memories weren’t clear.

She bobbed her head. “You wouldn’t. The spell wouldn’t allow for that.”

My eyes narrowed as my brow furrowed. “What spell?”

“Hmm? What, oh, I must be confused,” she dismissed with a sweet smile.

I shook my head. “No. What spell would affect my memories, Vinda? We’re best friends. Tell me, please,” I half begged, half ordered.

“It’s nothing. Just… You were so distraught, leaving your family was hard. Grindelwald could tell the toll it took on you, that’s all. He thought he would ease your guilt and sorrows by softening the sorrowful memories associate with your past life. Your cousin who resented you, the man who loved another, the employees who didn’t give you the respect you deserved. All of this, he eased for you.”

I nodded, trying to remember just when he did this, but it escaped me.

“I… I had no idea,” I finally said, my eyes drifting to the floor.

“Well of course. He didn’t want you to forget your family entirely. He understood how much you loved them, but he did want you to forget the bad. He truly loves you, darling,” she affirmed as she wrapped one arm around my shoulders, the other hand supporting my left shoulder as she escorted me out of the breakfast room. “Now, let’s say you and I go shopping. If we’re going to be in America, we’ll need new dresses.”

I nodded in agreement, but for the first time since I woke up with Gellert, I didn’t feel happy and content… I felt numb and unsure.

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marauders70s · 5 years

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So I just watched Crimes of Grindelwald and I have a huge rant list.

Spoilers (obviously).

Also, I did not like hardly any of it, so I’m sorry. Don’t pick a fight with me after reading a post entitled rant list and then be upset that they are all rants.

- wow AMERICA yeah jo we know what you think of us. it’s obvious in our de-tonguing geneva-convention violating (i know it’s not around in 1927 okay) inhumane treatment of not just grindelwald but apparently all the prisoners and animals we keep in cages (i know our prison system is inherently terrible i’m very aware) but to transport him like a paralyzed stroke victim drooling to a thestral carriage on a Dark And Stormy Night really just is lazy writing on why we should dislike aurors without giving anyone a plot, dialogue, or exposition

- this guy who has been posing as Grindelwald....since the beginning? since when? they cut out his tongue?? but then? it’s just forked? there’s magic? like? could they grow the tongue back?? they can regrow bones in harry’s arm but okay

- this thestral carriage chase scene is really CGI explosion heavy turned actioned film and mostly consisted of me being like what. what. WHAT. wait what. wait who is that. what. why wouldn’t he just disapparate. what happens to these thestrals. okay. what. grindelwald can just dissolve wands since when can people do that why didn’t voldemort do that why didn’t harry do that this presents problems

- okay look david yates and co. you had this incredible opportunity to create an entire wardrobe of WIZARD FASHION in THREE COUNTRIES, most notably the fashion capitol of the world and what did you do you put every single person in trench coats and random muggle garb. Also, not even cool wizard hats. No. Just muggle bowlers and mobster hats.

- Does Newt have a job. If so, what is it? How can he pay for this lovely house with magical modifications? Don’t you have to get a contractor to put that in? Did he do it himself? How does he pay Sad Girl In Love With Protagonist tm? Does he pay her? How did they meet? Why do we never see her again?

- For a movie entitled ‘Fantastic Beasts’ we really gloss over looking at any of the in-house beasts, learning anything about them, or doing anything except a CGI palooza.

- Wow Queenie and Jacob are here ‘hope you don’t mind we let ourselves in’ ah yes rude american trope again. who on earth would do that. also this entire time jacob acts like a goon and newt is like let’s take the enchantment off and i’m like hi that’s hella nonconsensual you’re basically raping and kidnapping him and jacob is somehow okay with this. newt is somehow okay with this.

- ‘please don’t read my mind’ um dude you’re talking AT her???

- movie glosses over how jacob got his memories back with a throwaway line of unbelievable dialogue. If obliviate only worked on bad memories, Hermione Granger really needs to go to family counseling with her parents.

- mysterious postcard is exposition over really dumb journalism error that could have been easily fixed within seconds by sending an owl because owls don’t need addresses, something queenie conveniently forgets by not knowing how to find her sister

- queenie is a Dumb American for cheap laughs by letting a woman say something in french, laughing, and saying she doesn’t understand anything only for the droll French woman to repeat it in the exact monosyllabic voice. Apparently everyone entering/leaving a country needs to register a visa or something, which is conveniently circumvented by going through a muggle port? It’s unclear. Queenie herself does not seem to have registered.

- French Ministry of Magic is gorgeous. Has a cool roots to iron elevator. It is also probably improperly named as they put ‘American Ministry of Magic’ despite America not having ministries or ministers outside of some serious religious stuff. They put all this effort into creating MACUSA but didn’t use it.

- Is it just me or does the MoM change the interior every time I see it.

- Queenie is devastated she can’t find her sister in a city of millions despite having magic, a means of communication that is foolproof, and enough money to find a hotel and wait to meet up. Queenie is overwhelmed that other people think in their native language. Instead of finding this helpful for tuning out a crowded city (like she does on the daily in New York), she somehow finds it overwhelming even looking for Newt/Jacob.

- Random woman is Silence In Queenie’s Head. I literally never learned who she was except Hard Bitch Kills Toddler. Or why Queenie can’t hear her thoughts. (Plot twist she’s Bella Swan).

- Toddler didn’t get his own little casket in the French mourning cart. Nice of Grindelwald to give a supposedly muggle family a funeral cart when he could have transfigured their bodies into armchairs or something. (Muggle supposed after he makes the remark about a ‘thorough cleaning.’)

- No one in Paris uses French in spellcasting. Spells are still English-based.

- Dumbledore is a dramatic bitch for gloves and rooftops. It’s a very specific brand of Gay.

- Don’t kill me but I don’t...hate? Jude Law as Dumbledore. He was still kind. But he wasn’t auburn and that was dumb.

- Unclear why Jacob and Queenie have to live in shame and secret when they could move to another country especially when Jacob loves bread and would like Paris. This seems to be Queenie’s motivator which is thin as hell and I didn’t follow her ‘logic’ at all. LAZY WRITING.

- Queenie immediately doesn’t disapparate upon seeing Grindelwald. Queenie somehow gets into this rhetoric. Later Queenie does not get disgusted with apropos wizard-Hitler being like ‘they are lesser beings’ and she, who wants to marry one, is like ‘yeah they totally are because I’m basically Jacob’s mom.’

- Grindelwald, in addition to being played by Johnny Depp, is albino, has one mutilated eye with a bad color contact clearly visible in multiple scenes, and is British when it is specifically stated he went to Durmstrang and was expelled for Dark Magic (at Durmstrang, which is noted for its Dark Arts program). As an allusion to wizard-Hitler, I always inferred that Grindelwald was German or Austrian.

- Wow Paris street magic carnival gave me LIFE and WOW and MAGIC feels. I loved the ducking through the barrier.

- Weird freakshow circus gets blown apart but Newt only manages to catch one creature that is helpfully foreshadowed it can leap Paris in a single bound. It is a Chinese creature when no mention of Chinese magic, Chinese handlers, or any sort of Asian magic is referred to (except in the cringe-worthy case of the ‘South Asian blood curse of Nagini’ which is a whole other can of worms). In all likelihood, as China is one of the oldest civilizations, their magic and dragon worship would be more paramount. China cat’s serious Great Beast’s weakness is a cat toy.

- Why is Nicholas Flamel....like that. Sure he’s like 600 years old but (a) is Jacob literally breaking his hand what the hell, (b) as much money and life as you could want does that mean he has to be like 100 years old forever that sucks that’s not even worth being immortal. (c) Where’s his wife. (d) When he goes to battle I thought he’d drink some elixir and be young again but...no.

- Nagini has no purpose in this movie other than to be snake slave and love interest and run around in a circus outfit with tits out bra off. She did not do a single useful thing.

- Wait I’m sorry WHAT you can like...fuck house elves now?? There are half-elves? How....you know what no thanks I don’t want to know.

- Credence, despite the last movie setting up an obscurial as like a suicide bomb, can relatively control mega destruction now and get back into his body fairly easily. No one even wonders why this lacemakers roof apartment exploded.

- Are he and Nagini in love? Are they escaped carnival freak bros? Why isn’t Nagini heading for the hills? She literally has no personality of her own at all.

- Paris is suspiciously white in this film. Especially for the 20s art renaissance.

- I don’t know why Credence falls into Orphan Must Know Parentage Trope because it’s really overused and boring. And frankly the superfluity of ravens was really beating me over the head. Credence can like...do anything. He could get some money and go to a wand shop. He could just...disappear. I don’t know why he has to be so easy to track.

- By the way who is this weirdo tracking him for Grindelwald/the ministry. It’s very unclear. I never got his name. It’s probably one of the many death eater names they throw in to make sure you know these families great-grandparents are also running around being evil instead of, you know, regular people doing it. So he could be Travers. I guess. LAZY WRITING.

= Now is a special segment on Hogwarts =

- The layout of Hogwarts changes every time I see it. Why are the classrooms always different. Why would the wood still have carvings. Why is there a bridge over this lake which is different than the covered bridge leading towards the Forest that Harry and Lupin have a Serious Chat on.

- YOU CANNOT APPARATE IN HOGWARTS GROUNDS. And don’t you try to tell me Dumbledore instituted that because it’s directly stated in Bathilda Bagshot’s Hogwarts, A History as being a longstanding charm with muggle repelling.

- Everyone apparates onto the bridge and walks through the castle without anyone bothering them into the correct classroom right away?? Like did they get a copy of the teaching schedule? Did Peeves show them?

- Dumbledore did NOT teach DADA. Dumbledore taught transfiguration. He was still teaching Transfiguration when Tom Riddle went to school. So if Dumbledore is teaching Transfiguration, Minerva McGonagall would not be at Hogwarts because she taught transfiguration after Dumbledore. Pretty sure mcgonagall was too young in 1927 to be a professor. LAZY WRITING.

- Just looked it up. Pottermore (official JK writing, btw) states that Minerva McGonagall was born in 1934. So she’s officially negative 7 years old and a professor. That’s GOT to be a record. Poor Rowan Khanna will never beat preconception tenure.

- Despite me being ecstatic to hear/see a young McGonagall, the camera never held still long enough for me to see a young McGonagall. Any far away shots only demonstrated despite this being 1920s, she was still dressing in the 1890s. McGonagall, despite the obvious laughs it was going for, would never use magic against a student.

- Haha this dumb neanderthal student is Grandpa McClaggen.

- Dumbledore, being known for wearing really flamboyant robes, dresses in conservative three piece suit.

- Why would you not go home for the holidays when you have to take care of a baby raven you can just put it in a box or your pocket for christ’s sake you’re carrying like 6 niffler babies at one time but you never even show them again

- Will say that young Newt’s casting is A++

- WHY ARE THE UNIFORMS NAVY BLUE. WHY DO THEY WEAR RED TARTAN SKIRTS. WHY DO THEY HAVE PHD EMBELLISHMENTS ON ACADEMIC REGALIA? Why do they have colored hoods when the original films (and books to boot) say all black robes. Why are these robes not even proper wizarding robes but just like...cambridge robes.

- To be honest this boggart lesson is like?? insane?? how did it last for 70 years it’s honestly so unethical and cruel. I’ve ALWAYS thought this even reading it for the first time in POA I was like “people’s worst fears are spiders and mummies?” like my greatest fear even at 12 was people I love dying. The fact that Newt is more scared of a desk than Theseus dying is weird.

- “I don’t want to talk about my boggart” Leta LeStrange means there was an Incident where Dumbledore realized that some students don’t have Great Home Lives and yet persists in this lesson for the next 70 years knowing that multiple kids are going to have their parents abusing them as their greatest fear.

- Corvus, as a name, just means Raven. How stupid. “Is your house crest a raven?” “Yes. Also my brother. Like if you were named Badger McHufflepuff.” “Oh don’t worry my name is just Lizard Lizard.” “Cool."

- No background or even hints at future background (e.g. they haven’t written it yet) on why Leta gets with Theseus even after the first film where he has a picture of Leta in his suitcase.

- Theseus and Newt have no screen time interaction. They do not behave like brothers. They have no flashbacks. Even young Newt never interacts with his brother. There is no realism here that Newt says they have a complicated relationship or is annoyed by his brother. This exposition is just lazy writing with nothing on screen to back it up.

- So you’re telling me Dumbledore had the mirror of erised for SEVENTY YEARS and yells at harry for looking in it for three nights. How did Dumbledore not go mad? Where did he get it? I feel like 70 years is a long time to have it.

- I guess when you think about it yeah being 40 in the 1920s does put you on the mark to be 110 when Harry meets you but fuck the books did NOT explain HOW OLD Dumbledore was to me I always thought he was like hale and sprightly 70s/80s

- Okay so you’re looking in the mirror and going to just BRAZENLY FLOUT CANON and say his deepest desire looking in the mirror is to relive the memory of the blood oath? That’s exposition. That’s a memory. That’s a pensieve not a mirror. Your greatest desire has ALWAYS BEEN saving Ariana. And even if it was loving Grindelwald this is your GREATEST DESIRE like being together not reliving a blood oath just for the sake of audience explanation. LAZY WRITING.

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- Most of this movie was me squinting being like ‘what’s the plot??’ and if there was a whiff of plot (”we all have to find credence’s birth records!”) most of it was me being confused “why does this matter?” “how did they all get there?”

- The confession of Newt trying to talk to Tina in the records room was painful. Not cute. Not even funny. Just so painful. It was like secondhand embarrassment but like...pity embarrassment.

- I don’t know why Grindelwald has a map of a Parisian cemetery. I don’t know why he had to give it to Credence except as a big reveal. I don’t remember how Queenie got there. I genuinely DO NOT understand how Jacob got there much less passed through to the secret wizard place as a muggle.

- No idea why the records lady was attacking them when Leta checked in twice (once as Tina). NO CLUE why they were the worst animated cats of all time or why they became multiple cats or even why when taken out of the French records they became even worse animated ‘real’ cats when they could have just used real cats. The entire chase scene was baffling and unnecessary. The records lady was not an agent of Grindelwald so no idea what’s up with her bee in the bonnet sorry for wrecking all your shit bye.

- I saw this movie less than an hour ago. I’m still confused how Leta, Newt, and Tina all teamed up or why they were cool teaming up or what.

- This mausoleum has a Greek hellenistic statue of a man reclining for no apparent reason and these shelves are supposed to bear ashes right so why are you putting a dumb pop up book there. Why would Grindelwald’s agent remove the record in drag as an old lady? It was weirdly unnecessary.

- Yosef’s exposition on how a white man literally imperiused and raped his mother was like WOW NO ONE IS GONNA EVEN TOUCH THAT???? and then for her to die in childbirth it’s like...my dudes wizards have cured so many diseases muggles haven’t you know they’re up there inventing the c-section with Julius Caesar and accio’ing babies out of utero like ‘gimme that catcher’s mitt she’s fully dilated.’ This whole “oh it was the 1900s” nonsense does NOT apply to magic. LAZY WRITING.

- I immediately forgot what happened to Corvus’ mom. but whatever right? she’s just a disposable woman! this movie does NOT care about consent! much less women! haha they’re just flowers!

- ‘I killed my brother’ yeah i mean we saw that coming she was REALLY SURE he was dead. But I was 90% sure it was going to be a child accident like dropping him down the stairs or shaking him too hard to get him to stop crying and then swapping him with a live baby but no? so i don’t know i feel like you didn’t really kill him.

- this steamer going down is confusing. is it a muggle ship? if it’s a muggle ship than is Credence swapped a baby with...a muggle born wizard? Are their other wizarding families on the ship? If so then why did they drown? you can all magic out of there? your lifeboat wouldn’t go down? why even take a steamer ship to america? you can...apparate or portkey or floo or fly like this titanic nonsense makes NO SENSE. And if Papa LeStrange hates muggles so much why put his only children on an all muggle ship with a half elf (again why) who can’t do magic to protect them

- Finding Credence’s identity REALLY doesn’t need to revolve around the LeStrange’s sordid past. Steamer ships keep passenger logs. So. We really should leave the mausoleum now to go find that.

- Yosef took an unbreakable vow to kill this white baby and it’s dead so is he released? He was released like...20 years ago. Why does he continue to hang out with these people? Your endless vengeance has rested? No need to team up with the sister you never knew? apparently (their family dynamic was also poorly/not explained).

- Why is this mausoleum an underground amphitheater. Literally why it makes no sense. Is it supposed to bring up the first David Yates film OotP? I don’t know. It also has a lot of blue fire and people rapturing the fuck out of there (literally when did apparating involve staring up at the sky and blasting off in rocket smoke). Also in re this movie how can you be tracked after apparating (Newt/Dumbledore’s tail).

- So if you touch this curtain do you automatically teleport to this amphitheater. Also what if you touched it by accident and were like OH SHIT HOW DO I GET OUT. Like wow this guy wasn’t kidding when he said there’s no wizard that can match him magically. This is like Charles Xavier Magneto Level 1 Mutant Power kind of shit. Not even Voldemort could do that. Big Power Too Big trope. Again. How did Jacob even GET there.

- Johnny Depp wears leather pants. Costume department, get your act together.

- Grindelwald, continuing to be British, shows clips of the Great War, approx 1914-1918. While the tanks and biplanes were appropriate, there were also lines (assumingly?) to concentration camps and the nuclear bomb of Hiroshima, which wouldn’t take place until 1945. So is Grindelwald also a prophet? Is he a seer? They kept referencing this book of poems and prophecy but without letting us see it? it went along with my general ‘I’m getting the gist of this but not really the why because it doesn’t make sense.’ And then Grindelwald rumor mongers and uses fear tactics when one of the police aurors straight up KILLS A WOMAN like wow can we cool it with use of force/police brutality is this guy going to get written up or is he fire now?

- Ethnically ambiguous Grindelwald supporter (only person of color) gets immediately incinerated for not being 100% sure of his side. When Credence feels the same way, he gets a couple of gifts.

- Look, I didn’t start this way but I stan Leta LeStrange. She was honestly one of the only people and the only woman in this film with a personality.

- Queenie stands still as weak, silly, expositional, dumb American. For those of you about to be like ‘She’s spying on Grindelwald! She’s the greatest legilimens that ever lived!’ I just want to beg you to reconsider because if you’re right and if the writers get wind of that you know they’re going to have her like teach little Tom Riddle something just BECAUSE everything has to connect.

- Poor Jacob he seems okay with being stranded in another country. Is his bakery okay? Do his friends know he isn’t dead? He is super super super brave throughout this movie despite his main comedic strength in the other movie being nervous. But this time he’s like meh firefights and large monsters.

- Credence I understand going over. Nagini continues to not be a character and did not go with Newt and Crew.

- Wasn’t even sad for Theseus because again, Theseus had little to no character development except being a Whipping Boy to authority. Theseus and Leta never interacted in any meaningful way. Their relationship didn’t even seem real. I wasn’t even sad.

- I feel like Leta isn’t dead though because who the fuck else is carrying this LeStrange line to give birth to Rabastan and Rodolphus.

- At this point everyone apparates AGAIN to Hogwarts. This time I guess a ghost went and alerted Dumbledore because he’s waiting. But yeah like come on in for tea Newt but fuck all those kids they can wait here.

- What is this plot?? Is there a plot?? What is going on??

- Who gives someone a wand like this hi I hid it up my sleeve touch me my boy I long for your touch.

- This is a phoenix, not a Raven. Newt is a sad ordinary bird but you’re a bright beautiful phoenix. Apparently phoenixes can grow up in ONE DAY. Foreshadowing Dumbledore is foreshadowing. LAZY WRITING this is so stupid. The books would have been EXPLICIT about a fourth child.

- Maybe he’s a cousin. Close relative, perhaps? *Pleakley voice*

“He hasn’t got a brother?”

Dobby shook his head.

Literally where I’m at right now.

- ABRUPT ENDING IS ABRUPT I didn’t even realize this was the end of the film because the score, cinematography, and writing did NOT cue me that this was winding down. I literally was like ‘how long does this last’ and then it was like DAVID YATES. Okayyyyyyy.

- Anyway my sum feeling upon the lights going on was: what the fuck. was there a plot. there were so many loopholes. i was confused about many things almost the whole time because nothing was fleshed out and if they threw enough CGI at me I’d be patched up.

Final rating: It matches up pretty well to the middle film of The Hobbit trilogy.

#crimes of grindelwald #spoilers #ftbcog

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The Daily Snitch: Wednesday, 17 October 2018

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Fantastic Headcanons: XIX (B)

7:30AM - Babies were so fascinating, Queenie mused, as she quietly stepped between the rows of bassinets. They were the future of the Wizarding World, of magic itself, and all of them were completely ignorant of the power they possessed. What a large burden to bear for ones so young. A piercing cry interrupted her thoughts and she hurried to the farthest corner of the room.

The babe was swaddled in a pale lavender blanket embroidered with white roses. As a precaution, she cast a simple diagnostic spell to see if anything was amiss. A glowing green light confirmed that the child was in good health. She reached into the bassinet, lifted the babe, and cradled it to her chest. Immediately, the crying ceased. Queenie smiled down at her charge in response. Cuddles were always the best cure for nightmares. Indeed, she could see the last vestiges of the child’s fears fading into the warm embrace of sleep. Almost without a thought she began to hum a soft, lilting lullaby that her mother used to sing. She wondered if the little one liked to dance, after all, it was far better to learn earlier rather than later. She began with a step to the left, then a step backward, pausing only to see if the child fussed at the movement. When the babe remained still, she continued to hum, all the while following the pattern of a Viennese waltz.

8:30AM - The morning sun streamed through the windows as Tina finished arranging the furniture in the room. Small islands consisting of four desks each stood ready to receive their occupants - a group of bright-eyed children no older than ten, the regular inhabitants of the Terminal Disease ward. A knock at the door alerted her to their arrival. She opened it and was nearly trampled by her charges, all excited to see her and asking a million questions all at once. She pressed a finger to her lips and ushered them to their seats. Wordlessly, she summoned piles of parchment, a dozen self-inking quills, and a few sets of watercolor paints for each table. It was a delight to see the children glow with even more excitement as she began.

Art therapy was a fairly new addition to St. Augustine’s curriculum, but with Tina’s guidance and skill, the children blossomed during their group sessions. Today, Miss Goldstein asked them to design their ‘safe, happy places’ using all resources available. Sketches of glittering castles and woodland cottages were scattered across the floor. Architectural masterpieces floated in the sky or hung above the ocean emerged upon the tabletops. Tina praised and loved them all as she animated them with her magic. Each sketch seemed to come alive which inspired cries of joy and, for some, grief as the artists looked on. The witch embraced those who wept and smiled with those who laughed.

10:00AM - Coffee break.

12:30PM - The sisters collapsed onto the worn, rickety couch in the break room, both utterly spent, yet completely satisfied. Queenie unscrewed the thermos and poured two cups of steaming coffee. Tina unpacked the basket, setting one sandwich and one muffin next to each cup. They shared tired smiles and raised their mugs in salute to another year following in their mother’s footsteps.

#fbawtft #headcanons #writing #queenie goldstein #tina goldstein

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♥️♠️ cora {daughter of the queen of hearts} headcannons // @asktheprincessofhearts oc ♦️♣️ O N T H E I S L E : - more high maintainance than she'd like to admit - can throw a dagger with {d e a d l y}precision , so don't get on her bad side - a ginger {w i t h} a soul - tries to be an individual , without getting compared to her mother too much , but they share similar habits {and tempers!} - quite optimistic and generally laid back - not your average princess - always immaculately dressed and groomed - admires the core four for their valiance at ben's coronation - keeps a diary ; a small , red , leatherbound book with gold hardware and an ornate heart on the front . she thinks diaries are cliché , but writing down her thoughts and desires helps clear her mind a bit - has dreams of waking up in her very own auradonian castle one day - flower box with roses outside of her bedroom window - appreciates the small beauties in life // enjoys finding interesting things that wash up on the isle - studies the sky for breaks in the barrier from time to time // hopeful - student at dragon hall ; aware that it's brutally a step down from auradon prep , or even serpent prep - jewelry collection that jafar himself would be jealous of - extremely brilliant // clever I N A U R A D O N : - reunited with jay first , in p.e class // he was her sparring partner , where she proved to be a natural at sword fighting - "i see you still have some moves," jay laughs , sliding a broad arm around her slender shoulders. "c'mon, everyone's gonna be excited to see you!" - it was upon evie's request that cora be invited to auradon - secret hideaway : the softest chair tucked away in the corner of the library - eye candy for all the boys , though she doesn't seem to take much notice in the ones that don't interest her - excellent in chemistry // potion making has made her an expert in complex compounds - disappointed to find that all the spellbooks are locked up in the museum // visits the museum late one afternoon just to look at them - platonic doggy-sitting dates with carlos - still quite optimistic // sweet to mostly everyone - creative // paints flower canvases in ap art class and gifts them to her friends - doesn't let rumors or the assumption that she is a "villain" get to her // she is headstrong and determined to make a good reputation for herself - strong contender for castlecoming queen - additionally , everyone refers to her as "queen/queenie" , "cor' " , or , in jay's case {to be annoying} , her full name , "corazana" - would prefer to be alone when her temper flares up - a true princess at heart ♥️ - lana

#not my oc #queen of hearts #descendants #disney descendants #descendants 2 #disney channel #request #headcanons

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happy Trans Day of Visibility!!!!

I’m usually pretty invisible irl but gradually becoming more confident and proud of myself. And this lil corner of the internet gives me a space to practice that :>

#trans #transgender #trans femme #international day of trans visibility #trans visibility day #trans visibility #tdov 2024 #trans art #trans artist #queer art #queer artist #trans pride #lgbtq #lgbtqia #art #digital art #castle queenie art #all the art and pics I’m seeing today are giving me happy chemical

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Things To Do This Weekend In London: 7-8 September 2019

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Things To Do This Weekend In London: 7-8 September 2019

All weekend

The Classic Boat Festival moors up at St Katharine Docks

EXHIBITIONS ENDING: It’s your last chance to see several exhibitions around town:

SKULLPTURE: Artworks by sculpture students from the Slade School of Fine Art, inspired by the many weird and wonderful creatures in the museum’s collections. Grant Museum (UCL), free, just turn up, until 7 September

LEONARDO DA VINCI: A look at items belonging to the famous polymath, including notebooks containing his diagrams and thoughts, and his mirror handwriting. British Library, £7, book ahead, until 8 September

KALEIDOSCOPE: A free exhibition of photographs taken by first and second generation immigrants, celebrating diversity. Somerset House, free, just turn up, until 8 September

MODERN BRITISH PRINTMAKING: 120 prints by 10 artist from the Grosvenor School of Art, showcasing the spirit of the 1930s. Dulwich Picture Gallery, £16.50, book ahead, until 8 September

KISS MY GENDERS: The curation leaves something to be desired, but Kiss My Genders is still a forward-thinking look at at gender fluidity. Hayward Gallery, £15.50, book ahead, until 8 September

TOTALLY THAMES: Get stuck into celebrating London’s river with the first full weekend of Totally Thames events. Watch objects made from river clay being fired on the foreshore, enjoy an outdoor promenade show of spoken word performances, and see a new artwork created through typography. 1-30 September

DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL: The Open City Documentary Festival celebrates the art of making non-fiction films, through a series of screenings, exhibitions, talks and masterclass. Our picks this weekend include rhino documentary The Last Male On Earth, and Breathless Animals, about growing up in Maoist China. Various locations and prices, book ahead, 4-10 September

Car fan? Concours of Elegance is bound to get your motor running.

ART BOOK FAIR: Art books and magazines from around the world are for sale at the London Art Book Fair. Small and large scale publishers are represented, with work by artists, curators and poets available. Whitechapel Gallery, free entry, just turn up, 5-8 September

CLASSIC BOATS: Engage your sea legs and step on board classic boats — including Dunkirk Little Ships — at the Classic Boat Festival. More of a land lubber? Stick to the docks for live music, street food and a programme of watery talks. St Katharine Docks, free, just turn up, 6-8 September

RARE CARS: Petrol heads, head to Hampton Court to gawp at rare (and yes, expensive) cars at Concours of Elegance. More than 60 unusual cars park up in the Fountain Garden, many of which haven’t been seen before in the UK. Hampton Court Palace, from £40, book ahead, 6-8 September

Who knows what you’ll find at Peckham Salvage Yard.

PODCAST FESTIVAL: Earbuds at the ready for the London Podcast Festival. See famous and little-known podcasts recorded in front of a live audience, and attend events aimed at budding and experienced podcast producers. Highlights this weekend include LGBTQ+ show A Gay And A NonGay, and Nobody Panic, about the trials and tribulations of being an adult. Kings Place (King’s Cross), various prices, book ahead, 6-15 September

CRAFTY FOX: Go on a spree or simply browse at Crafty Fox Market’s latest outing. The curated range of stallholders include painters, jewellery makers, ceramicists, printmakers and textile artists, and it’s a chance to buy gifts and homewares directly from the local artists who made them. Mercato Metropolitano (Elephant & Castle), free entry, just turn up, 7-8 September

SALVAGE YARD: Rummage out a bargain or two at Peckham Salvage Yard, home to 50 different traders. Items up for grabs include vintage clothes, homewares, furniture and other oddities — but before you buy that retro armchair, think about how you’re going to get it on the bus. Bussey Building (Peckham), free entry, just turn up, 7-8 September

Saturday 7 September

Natural History Museum opens early for children on the autism spectrum.

DAWNOSAURS: The Natural History Museum opens its doors early, solely for children and the autism spectrum and their families. There’s a sensory room available for anyone in need of a bit of calm, a chance to touch some of the objects, and other activities led by autism-aware facilitators. Natural History Museum (South Kensington), free, book ahead, 8am-10am

OPEN ALLOTMENTS: Did you know that there are allotments in Regent’s Park? There’s a rare chance to visit them today. Have a go at apple pressing (and taste the results), purchase jams and other produce grown on site, and there’s a garden hunt for children too. Regent’s Park, free, just turn up, 10am-5pm

FINANCIAL TIMES FESTIVAL: The Financial Times hosts historians, journalists, authors, chefs, activists, barristers and others for a day of thought-provoking talks and discussions on a range of topics, from capitalism to climate change to London’s housing crisis. The action takes place across nine different stages — pick one, or move between them. Kenwood House (Hampstead), £95, book ahead, 10am-8pm

The Financial Times Festival is at Kenwood House.

OPEN STUDIOS: Gasworks Studios opens its doors to the public for an autumn open studios event. Get to know the artists who work there, including sculptors and textile and collage artists. Stick around until 4pm to hear some of them talk about their work. Gasworks (Vauxhall), free, just turn up, 12pm-6pm

AUTHORS ON STAGE: National Theatre’s Authors on Stage series continues with a trio of events today. Documentary presenter Stacey Dooley chats to BBC3 Controller Fiona Campbell about Dooley’s investigative journalism career to date. (£15-£35, book ahead, 1pm), Candice Carty-Williams is interviewed about the success of her debut novel Queenie, (£15-£35, book ahead, 4pm) and Matt Haig tackles questions about how the world is messing with our minds (£15-£45, book ahead, 8pm).

DOCKLANDS REGENERATION: Join a Museum of London Docklands tour guide for a walk around the Docklands area, covering how derelict docks were transformed into a thriving business hub. The event also looks at Crossrail, and the continued effect the much-awaited railway is having on the Canary Wharf area. Museum of London Docklands, £12.50, book ahead, 2pm

Don’t miss Chihuly Nights at Kew Gardens.

FEMINIST RIPPER: There are many Jack the Ripper tours available, but this one tells the often-overlooked stories of his victims. Katie from Look Up London leads the walk around the streets of Whitechapel, focusing on the hardships that Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly would have faced in the 19th century East End. Aldgate East station, £30.44, book ahead, 2pm

ANIME FILMS: A mini-festival of anime films takes over Picturehouse Central. New and classic anime films are covered, and all films are shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Picturehouse Central, various prices, book ahead, from 2.20pm

JENGA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Got Jenga skills? Show them off at this rooftop Jenga championship, the first of what is intended to be an annual event. 30 teams of two people compete in rounds including building the tallest tower, and erecting a structure while wearing ski gloves. Roof East (Stratford), £10, book ahead, 3pm-5.30pm

Thank You For Having Us tackles plastic pollution. © Sylvie Poupardin

CHIHULY NIGHTS: If you’re not yet been to Chihuly Nights, we thoroughly recommend you put that right. Taking place every Thursday-Saturday until October, it’s a chance to see Dale Chihuly’s colourful glass sculptures illuminated against the backdrop of Kew Gardens. Follow the trail outside and into magnificent conservatories, before stopping for a drink and a bite to eat. Kew Gardens, £18/£12, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.30pm

THANK YOU FOR HAVING US: Part of both Totally Thames and the Feats of Architecture event programmes, Thank You For Having Us is a free street performance by French street-theatre titans Générik Vapeur and flying trapeze experts Gorilla Circus. It’s raising awareness of the plastic problem, by transforming the City’s streets into the ‘eighth continent’ — a giant rubbish dump in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. City of London, free, just turn up, 8pm-9pm

Sunday 8 September

Make friends at the Mayhew Open Day

VINTAGE CAR SHOW: The Classic and Vintage Car Show at Capel Manor Gardens has vehicles dating as far back as the 1920s on display. We’re promised an RAF flypast, food stalls, miniature train rides and live music. Capel Manor (Enfield), £8, just turn up, 10am-5pm

DICKENSIAN LONDON: Join a guide from the Dickens Museum for a guided walk around the Borough area, a locale that would have been familiar to author Charles Dickens. Among the sites, see part of the surviving wall of the Marshalsea Prison where his father was incarcerated, and a graveyard which may have inspired a scene from A Christmas Carol. Borough station, £10, book ahead, 11am-12.30pm

DOG SHOW: Bow wow wow your way over to east London for the All Dogs Matter dog show. The canine care charity offers competitions in areas such as cutest pup, best rescue and golden oldies — take your pooch along to show off their mettle, or just go along and watch for your daily dose of cute. Victoria Park, £5 to enter your dog, just turn up, 11am-3pm

Stock up on plants at the Green Rooms Market

THE MAYHEW: Animal welfare charity The Mayhew hosts an open day, inviting the public in to find out what it does, and have some fun. Meet some of the cattery’s residents, browse stalls selling products for you and your pets, and get stuck into a veggie barbecue, live music and games. The Mayhew (Kensal Green), £3/£2, just turn up, 11am-4pm

VINTAGE FASHION: Refresh your wardrobe at The Vintage Collections, a vintage fashion fair with items dating back more than 100 years. More than 50 traders sell women’s, men’s and kids’ clothes, along with accessories and homewares — have a rummage through the racks and see what you come up with. Freemasons Hall (Covent Garden), £5/£2, just turn up, 11am-5pm

PLANT MARKET: Buy a lily for your living room or a cactus for your kitchen at the Green Rooms Market. In addition to offering greenery for sale, the plant-centric event has a range of green-fingered experts on hand to offer advice on buying and caring for your plant, as well as the tools and accessories you’ll need for it to thrive. Brixton Village Market, free entry, just turn up, 11am-5pm

Browse rails of vintage clothes

HACKNEY CARNIVAL: Line the streets of Hackney between Mare Street and Landsdowne Drive (route map here) to see the floats of Hackney Carnival go past. Reggae bands, gymnasts, marching bands and dancers are just some of the performers in the procession, while other performances and events take place in clusters around the area. Hackney, free, just turn up, 11am-7pm

FOLK FESTIVAL: Family-friendly entertainment takes place all day at Bermondsey Folk Festival, with performances by local musicians. Things really hot up from 6pm when east London folk band Stick in the Wheel headline the evening session. Street food and craft beer available all day. Biscuit Factory (Bermondsey), free entry, just turn up, from 11am

Enter your pooch into Victoria Park Dog Show

COMIC FAIR: Over 40 comic artists, writers and publishers are present at the Hackney Comic + Zine Fair. The one-cay celebration of the comic art medium covers a range of styles and genres, with a focus on self-published and small press works. Comic fanatics and complete newbies all welcome. London Fields Arches, free entry, just turn up, 12pm-6pm

PARK KLEZMER: Annual event Klezmer in the Park celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free afternoon of entertainment for guests of all ages. BBC Radio 3’s Max Reinhardt is the special presenter at the open-air event, organised by the Jewish Music Institute. There’s also a kids’ activity area to keep younger guests busy. Regent’s Park bandstand, free, just turn up, 12.30pm-6.30pm

Malorie Blackman introduces her new novel

MALORIE BLACKMAN: Author Malorie Blackman introduces her new novel Crossfire, a much-awaited sequel to Noughts and Crosses, set 34 years after the original. Blackman chats about writing the new book, and about the upcoming TV adaptation of Noughts and Crosses. Southbank Centre, £20, book ahead, 2pm

SARA PASCOE: Comedian Sara Pascoe chats about her new book, Sex, Power, Money, with podcaster Deborah Frances-White. The book takes a not-entirely-serious look at the things that matter most to humans. Southbank Centre, £15-£25, book ahead, 7.30pm

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Wonderland & Underland

ok it’s been a long while since I've done one of these so forgive me if I’m a bit rusty. But that’s all unimportant.

Let’s get this started shall we?

EDIT: THIS POSTED ENDED UP 5 MILES LONG SOMEHOW I’M SO SORRY…

Some background:

Wonderland is a country on Fairyland, a planet in another solar system in another dimension accessible by most any manner of portal.

Fairyland is a pretty silly name for it, its original name is Alfheim and it has been home to the majority of fae kind for millennia

Fairyland/Alfheim was founded by the First Fae, the literal first faeries ever born.

The First Fae were descended from literal stars, void, stone and raw wild magic floating around out in space

They found Fairyland when it was just a barren planetoid with no star to orbit and terraformed it with magic, afterwards they stole some other planets to form a solar system, made their own star and boom called it home

Fairyland was eventually overrun by True Royals, the offspring of Elder Gods and Fae.

It was rough and sent a lot of First Fae into hiding, before they could be hunted down and murdered

Jack, Alice, and the Red Queen are all related. Alice is Jack’s grandmother on his mom’s side and the Red Queen is Jack’s great-grandmother on his father’s side (it’s complicated, time fuckery happened at one point)

if u have questions abt fairyland (or anything else for that matter) please ask, not a lot abt it will be covered in this post for time’s sake tbh?

ok so, the history of wonderland:

wonderland was “founded” (read: stolen from the First Fae) by an Elder God by the name of the Lifeblood

The lifeblood is the goddess of carnal desires (lust/love/sex), blood, (re)birth, hearts, fertility, and chaos

she founded wonderland but immediately gave it up to her 4 true royal children as a gift

Dusk (eldest, Queen of Spades), Clover (second eldest, prince of clubs), Shard (third oldest, prince of diamonds), and Diamour (Youngest, Queen of hearts)

All but the queen of spades previously held the title prince(ss)

Each had their particular peculiar “collection”

Hearts collected cores (the metaphysical “heart” of one’s soul where emotions are kept), dyed her clothing in the blood of her enemies, made a show of her brutality by beheading people in public

Clubs was almost gentle, loved pets of all kinds (even sapient ones) and had a vast menagerie, he fed those that displeased him to his creatures

Diamonds was a creature of greed and excess, everything he owned was gilded and golden, if it was expensive and strange he wanted it but quickly grew bored with his new playthings, he had the bodies of his enemies dipped in molten gold while they were still living and kept them as statues in his gardens

Spades... Spades was vitriol and death wrapped in calm smiles and offerings of tea. Cool and calculating, she studied combat, war, the arts, medicine and necromancy alongside her "womanly duties". She took a husband young and let him think he ran the show, she killed him a dozen times over until there was nothing left but screeching essence

wonderland was prosperous for awhile until Princess Diamour learned just how small a fourth was and decided that she wanted the whole country and killed her siblings one by one

Presumably she was under the control of the Wyrm Tyrant, an ancient Dracolich that wanted/still wants to take over the world and isn’t above commiting and number of atrocities to do it (it’s “dead” now, more accurately it’s a disembodied consciousness under heavy guard locked away in Hel but it still has reach and influence but that’s another post in itself)

After disposing of her siblings, Diamour crowned herself Queen and reshaped the country in her image and anyone who dared oppose her was beheaded in public as an example

Everyone else in the country was subject to Diamour’s Charm, an ability found in most True Royals to manipulate the emotions of their victims, after all it’s hard to commit regicide if you love your Queen so much you’d die for her

Overuse of Charm can cause withdrawal symptoms, or even brain damage

Wonderland was widely considered place of "madness" which could both be attributed to Queen Diamour overusing her Charm and the flagrant shows of decadence and sexuality that might have startled any human visitors

The Bloody Queen of Hearts was eventually usurped by a young Witch named Alice and a band of freedom fighters

The country was ravaged by war, and then ravaged by the Lifeblood who turned it into a wasteland after Diamour was presumed dead

Diamour was not dead, just locked away with other Royals in a complex prison-lock to protect the Looking Glass

The Looking Glass was a relic, an item made from the body parts of an elder god or true royal, that could peer through time and space and thus gave Diamour (and previously Dusk) a huge military advantage over her neighbors. As if having a monopoly on agriculture wasn't enough.

The present-ish:

Jack eventually opened the prison lock, killing the trapped royals and destroying the Looking Glass (there was a whole event about it awhile back that I need to go find and like… tag or something)

Diamour escaped and hid herself inside his body, gathering her strength and biding her time, eventually turning his heart into a soulstone crystal and enchanting it to be her phylactery

She later made herself a body using his blood (this was also a Big Thing that i actually DID tag, you can read it HERE)

After getting her ass handed to her by Jack several times she slunk away to some unknown region and really hasn’t been seen until recently

Since opening the prison-lock jack has been carefully rebuilding wonderland from the ground up and ruling it as Prince Regent

Diamour, now “affectionately” nicknamed Queenie, has built her own kingdom in the abandoned catacombs and buried First Fae castles far below wonderland

Ok now that i have you all up to speed, lemme get down to the real nitty-gritty

Wonderland NOW:

Obligatory Pinterest board so you can understand the aesthetic better

Now that it’s under jack’s control it’s a lot softer than it used to be

Surrounded by a giant living wall made of magical metal and thorns

Populated almost solely by test subjects jack saved from delta facility, some Andrids and a few other people that decided that they wanted to live there

More technologically advanced than it was in the past, earthly cars have been converted to run on liquid magic instead of gas, there are condensers that suck ambient magic out of the air and turn it into a more usable liquid form

The architecture is more or less the same it was when Diamour ruled, very one with nature, hard to spot from the air unless you know what you’re looking for.

Houses built into trees/mushrooms or underground as burrows

Lots and lots of plants, GIANT plants, thanks to the volcanic ash and old magic in the soil even the most mundane plants get MASSIVE if planted in wonderland

Oh yeah wonderland sits on top of a mostly dormant-ish volcano, there are hotsprings scattered all over the place and the beaches have black sand but it hasn’t erupted in millennia so it’s fine… probably

The crater left over from the last time the volcano erupted is now an inland sea of considerable size that provides seafood and salt to the rest of wonderland

Has the potential to be an agricultural powerhouse if jack can ever get the hang of food production on such a massive scale

There’s a railway but it’s in serious need of repair and renovation

Jack promotes the worship of the Lifeblood since she IS a fertility goddess and doesn’t really ask much besides a few (animal) sacrifices in her name

Wonderland’s main exports are: tea, flowers, tobacco products, hemp, mushrooms, sea food, sea salt, silk, wool, honey, milk, fruits, vegetables, and a few exclusive things like jubjub bird eggs, tulgey wood, tulgey seed oil, and raw magical energy

Underland:

Obligatory Pinterest board so you can understand the aesthetic better

Created by diamour after she realized that it’d be way too much trouble to fight jack for control of wonderland

Effectively “wonderland 2” as far as Diamour is concerned

Located below wonderland the abandoned catacombs, caverns, lava tubes and buried First Fae castles literally under the land

Diamour no longer uses her Charm to help her rule, and has stopped brutally murdering people that disagree with her (for now)

It is unknown if she has turned over a new leaf or if she's just biding her time

Surrounded by old mines and mineshafts that allow eerily complete access to much of the surface, allowing Diamour and her followers to bounce around wonderland totally unseen

Populated by any number of folks descended from the original wonderlandians, succubi/incubi, goblins,vampires, and just anyone who’s looking for a good time

A giant, near-constant bacchanal (her mom is the goddess of carnal desires after all)

A lot of their tech is goblin in nature, specifically earthborn goblins that know how to keep up with things. That is to say, kingdom-wide Wifi babes.

Architecture is a little showy, most structures are carved from the surrounding stone and accented with metals and gems of varying worth. Sure paint is cheaper but the gems and metal shine in whatever light is present and make a bigger statement

A lot of buildings are built into stalagmites or stalactites, the ones that aren't are cobbled together from loose stones, built into the mineshafts, or hang from the cave roof on chains to safe floor-space

Any plants down here are either some sort of fungus/moss/mold, or are magically modified to grow underground which is difficult and time consuming

It’s all very whimsical, lots of plants and fungi have biolume and are often used as living streetlights

In terms of weather, the cave system allows enough condensation for fog and occasionally rain but not much else. It’s cold, wet and dark.

Worship of the Lifeblood is alive and well, with orgies and sacrifices being held in her name on an almost daily basis

The first wonderland was thought mad for its shows of sexuality and decadence but underland makes that look like an absolute joke

There are feasts, orgies, literal fountains of booze, parades, drugs and other parties at varying levels of debauchery being held every day

Despite all of this, underland is very dependent on trade and tourism

Underland’s main exports are: alcohol, spider silk, elysium (a potent, highly addictive faeire drug, sometimes called “the saffron of narcotics”), precious metals and gems

#ooc #timeline stuff #HOW DID THIS GET SO LONG...

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Clanks, Gender, Sexuality and Romance

Some fairly disorganised thoughts.

Most clanks are neuter but, disappointingly, use masculine words without comment. The Castle calls the Beast “brother”, Gil calls the Castle “Monsieur le Chateau” (although “chateau” is masculine which may be a factor?). It’s hard to imagine “sister” or “Madame le Chateau” passing without comment.

Queenie may be the exception to the rule, either on a meta-level because she’s an analogue of Agatha or because Zeetha gave her a feminine name. I was going to complain about the only feminine dingbot being the only one to get gendered pronouns, but actually I think that’s a fandom thing so I can only blame myself. In canon, Queenie gets referred to as “it” while still a Mysterious Orb and then I don’t think anyone uses a pronoun at all?

The Muses are female and appear to identify as female, which makes sense because they’re aesthetically female and aesthetics is a big part of who they are, since they’re works of art as much as practical creations.

Otilia winds up in a female body as Von Pinn and while she’s acutely dysphoric for a number of reasons, gender doesn’t seem to be one of them.

(On a tangent I have a headcanon that the Castle would dislike singular “they” because, as a being that actually is plural/fractal but identifies strongly as individual, it would feel not misgendered, but misnumbered.)

Sexuality gets a bit weird for clanks. They definitely can’t have sex and are unlikely to desire it, but some of them may take an interest.

The Castle is programmed to preserve the Heterodyne line, which includes taking an interest in whether they’re having sex, but it goes beyond the clinical and often comes off as a huge voyeur. “Wulfenbachs are known for their oversized weaponry”? It doesn’t seem interested in sex on its own behalf, which is just as well because every way I can imagine the Castle implementing that is horrifying, but comes off as cheerfully pansexual and enjoying oggling people.

Von Pinn is... ambiguously something with André. I mean, she’s driving him off and beating him up, but the students already know it takes her longer to get rid of him than any other Jäger. Plus, that’s what he sees as flirting. It’s hard to say how she sees it.

Romantically, the Castle may have an interest in Otilia. I’m not sure, but I’d see it that way if they weren’t clanks, I think? They’re not really friends, but the Castle is very insistent on preserving Otilia, even when she tries to attack its Heterodyne, and tells Agatha that she was no threat and there was no need to hurt her as if its ever objected to hurting anyone else.

It also seems perfectly happy to have her taking command of its wayward systems.

#girl genius #meta #rambly thoughts #nsfw?#maybe?

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All the dream girl asks. All of them! :P

xD That’s cheating! But, alright, I’ll indulge you :Psweet faerie: Natura makes me feel more comfortable than people, honestly xD I don´t know why, I’ve always felt at home in forests and lakes and mountains. Except for the rainforest, though. hollywood starlet: Can I just say Anything Goes??? Reno Sweeney is one of my dream roles xD Oh, oh! The Wild Party! Queenie has everything I want, sexy scenes, fancy dresses, fancy lingerie, and awesome songs to belt. But if I had to make one up it would be a musical, in the LIZZIE road, half rock half melodic, where I get to dance around in fanciful lingerie and victorian corsets, and also wear dreamy flowy dresses. About a bisexual Little Red Riding Hood meeting a Little Mermaid or a grown-up Gretel. There would have at least one girl gang and a lot of smashing the patriarchy.graceful princess: Mmmm I don´t think I’m capricious??? I like to believe I’m more whimsical than capricious xD “What do I like to have the most?” As in, objects? Probably books and lingerie. Also berries and plants and gardens.heaven queen: If I had a kingdom, it would probably look a lot like Prague, Brugges and Carcassonna. Beautiful castles, a lot of canals and plants everywhere, a lot of gardens, he English kind, not the manicured French type. Public school and public health like any country that cares about their people. Lots of trees, fruit trees and vegetable and herbs plantations so it looks nice and it’s also practical.wild witch: ALL of them xD Transfiguration, teleportation and breathing underwater are the ones I would like the most. Also eternal youth and endless time. Oh, the books I would read, the languages I would learn....shy nymph: I like it but it makes me flustered a lot xD It used to be different, though, I used to be the queen of flirting! MMmmm I laugh a lot, and try to be witty, I guess?? I don´t know I flirt anymore xD Do I even flirt???? femme fatale: I have not a single clue and I don´t think I could ever know the number for sure xD Wild teenage years and a lot of one night stands. Only kiss, it would still be too many xDrich doll: State-owned orphanages to try and help with the sex slavery children are used for, theatre tickets to make it more accessible to everyone that just can´t afford the crazy expensive tickets. Also art schools that would be free for everyone. Selfishly, probably lingerie and a library like in Beauty and the Beast.devilish beauty: I’ll post one later just for you xDfamous model: Lingerie, corsets, stockings and vintage dresses.

#zeldabeckett

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Stemme Magazine Issue 8 – Wildblood and Queenie interview

Tell us a little about yourself

QJ: I arrived in 1982 to study Expressive Arts at art college and since that September day I’ve loved being able to walk around the city, sipping coffee one moment, being blown away (literally sometimes) on the beach the next, murmurations and local characters and all. Waves crashing on Brighton’s pebbles is the soundest soundtrack to life I know.

KW: I turned up hungover the morning after a wild night in Brixton at The Fridge’s Venus Rising in 1990 and have been here ever since. For me it’s all about the disco family I have made, my nearest and queerest, be it at Shameless Hussies, Patterns, Sunday Sundae, B,Please!, The Tempest, Decent, Brighton Pride, or Club Barbra. Thanks to 4am random chats with strangers or dancing till dawn beachside with loved ones, Brighton keeps my soul grinning, one 12” at a time.

As a partnership of many talents, what’s your favourite ways to express yourself?

QJ: I’ve always loved to sing be it live, in the studio, bath or all-night diner! I’ve sung and written songs as Queue Dance, the Sunshine Sisters and with my band XiXi, the city’s first lesbian house music outfit. I’ve also worked alongside Goloka, Chris Coco (acid house DIY club banger anyone?) and Tru Thoughts goddess Abi Constance. I’m also partial to a little Wuthering Heights karaoke style. Wiley, windy moors and all that.

KW: For me, it has to be the radio. It is my castle and my comforter, where I can experiment and play (and watch my Queenie gallop!). Radio Reverb and now 1BTN have provided us with an opportunity to be who we are and bring the disco to our darling listener. There’s no judgement, just joy as Queenie and I share our love of disco and bring the lives of an Aspie lass and her camp Brighton wife to the airwaves. It has become my scheduled mental health saviour thanks to our 1BTN family’s support. It is our (soundproofed) bunker of love.

What draws you to comics?

QJ: I was beguiled at an early age by Wonder Woman, desperate to bring her superpowers to my life and as my drawing days developed I realised the pleasure of drawing a crowd in pen and ink. Over the years I’ve created characters and stories I hope connected to my readers, including Bootsy Sue, through Diva and GScene Magazine or with Queenie’s Strip Service. A service I hope captures the immediacy of storytelling that had me falling for comics all those years ago.

Can you tell us a bit about the content and why it’s important to you?

KW: Having created Me, The Missus and BPD cartoon for GScene and The Huffington Post, we felt it was important to update my Asperger’s tale. Like so many others, finally discovering I had ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) in 2016 was a liberating moment but trying to describe the reality of my atypical brain to others can be frustrating. Cartoons and Queenie’s pen gives me the freedom to declare with pride that autism and Asperger’s is not a label to be afraid of. My wiring may be gloriously wonky (something this queer lass loves) but ASC is a unique superpower. A superpower I hope will see the creation of many more proud Super Aspie Souls!

Where can we next catch you perform?

The Wildblood and Queenie Show. Every 1st & 3rd Friday 13:00-16:00 101.4FM DAB+ and online 1btn.fm Patterns NYE with Joy Division, Éclair Fifi and Wild Family. 31st December. Patterns, Brighton. Queue Dance’s Full Stop compilation is out now on Firestation Records. Horse Meat Disco at Patterns. 21st March 2020. Patterns, Brighton.

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Venture into the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s second-largest city, for a trip into a glimmering metropolis filled with world-class attractions, vibrant nightlife venues and exclusive shopping destinations that range from upscale to unique.

Home to cosmopolitan delights coupled with Southern hospitality, Tulsa is a dynamic city known for a variety of bustling urban districts, exceptional dining, and unsurpassed love of the arts and one of the largest collections of art deco architecture in the nation. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural legacy of Tulsa’s renowned performing arts venues, and tap your toes in the birthplace of Western Swing while letting the sights and sounds of Tulsa tempt you into enchanting travels around the city.

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1. The Gathering Place — Tulsa River Parks

Visit the Gathering Place, and discover why USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice named it America's Best New Attraction in 2019! At this Tulsa River Parks destinations, guests can choose from a variety of outdoor explorations, from a walk through the Four Seasons Garden to a kayak adventure at the ONEOK Boathouse.

All ages are sure to have a blast at the Chapman Adventure Playground, with creative structures shaped like animals, castles, and fruits.

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Offering diverse recreation for pedestrians, cyclists, fishermen, disc-golfers and more, the full Tulsa River Parks system is an outdoor retreat along the banks of the winding Arkansas River.

Bring your walking shoes for over 26 miles of asphalt trails, or rent a mountain bike, hybrid or tandem bicycle from Tom’s River trail Bicycles and hit the trails while soaking in plenty of suns and fresh air.

Descend into a slice of Oklahoma wilderness without leaving Tulsa by visiting the parks’ Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, which features 300 acres of dirt trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. This 300-acre area of heavily-wooded, riverfront property also provides picture-perfect views of the downtown Tulsa skyline.

2. Blue Dome Entertainment District

With nine square blocks filled to the brim with trendy eateries, local pubs, indie boutiques and some of the best nightlife venues around, the Blue Dome Entertainment District is quickly becoming the place to be in Tulsa.

Anchored by the famed Blue Dome, a revitalized 1920s-era Gulf Oil station, this downtown Tulsa district is serving up custom cocktails, stylish food and live entertainment any day of the week, all year long.

Sashay your way into this hub of Tulsa’s nightlife scene, and listen as the hottest local bands turn up the amp and crank up the heat. Treat yourself to a stout Guinness draft at Arnie’s Bar or a rooftop margarita at El Guapo’s Mexican Cantina.

Pair German cuisine with your favorite beer on tap at Fassler Hall, while favorite locales like Juniper Restaurant & Martini Lounge treat customers to lip-smacking entrees, smooth drinks and plenty of creative, Tulsa-grown charm.

Dilly Diner serves up breakfast food favorites, while Andolini's Sliced creates five styles of pizza to satisfy cravings across the board.

3. Utica Square

For an elegant dose of retail therapy, there is no shopping destination more fully equipped to fulfill your desires than Utica Square in Tulsa.

Designed to satisfy the cravings of fashion fanatics and home décor fans everywhere, Utica Square features a wide range of upscale boutiques, specialty shops, and time-honored department stores waiting to deck you out in designer duds, swanky shoes and posh purses.

Let your designer dreams run wild in such industry heavyweights as Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, and Coach. When the weight of filled shopping bags awakens your hunger, travel along the manicured outdoor avenues of Utica Square to one of the square’s exceptional bistros.

Relax with a cup of freshly brewed Topeca coffee at Queenie’s, whet your appetite with stuffed Italian bread and crab cakes at The Wild Fork, or indulge your palate with French cuisine at the Stonehorse Café.

At the end of the day, nothing says relaxation after a long day of shopping quite like a hot stone massage or soothing pedicure at Ihloff Salon & Day Spa.

4. Catch a Live Show

Recognized as home to one of the top 10 music scenes in the nation, Tulsa’s live music and historic entertainment venues know how to put on a show. Nab a ticket to the iconic Cain’s Ballroom and enjoy the energetic sounds of some of the biggest names in music today.

Known as a top performance venue in Tulsa since the 1920s, the historic Cain’s Ballroom has played host to everything from Western swing to rock-n-roll, new wave, and post-punk.

Tulsa’s Brady Theater, a 2,800-seat former vaudeville house, attracts diverse acts such as U2, Eddie Vedder, Deftones, and Tenacious D, while the Tulsa Performing Arts Center interjects a level of sophistication with heart-stirring performances by the Tulsa Ballet, arts groups, and international talent.

Local artists grace the stage at Guthrie Green, while indie artists often stop through at The Vanguard. For everything from major concerts to family ice shows, grab a seat at the colossal BOK Center and hold on tight for a night of unsurpassed live entertainment.

5. Gilcrease Museum

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Enter a world filled with American Indian legend, frontier lore and the romance of the American West at the nationally celebrated Gilcrease Museum, only a short 10 minutes from downtown Tulsa, and celebrate the unique American experience with one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Western art, artifacts, historical manuscripts, antique maps and more.

Visitors to the Gilcrease are encouraged to wander through vast galleries filled with an astonishing 10,000 works of art including 18 of Frederic Remington’s 22 bronze sculptures, large-scale masterpieces of American landscape and an unrivaled anthropology collection.

Discover the fascinating history of the Americas with the aid of interactive collections, and head outdoors to stroll through the museum’s 11 themed gardens.

6. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Get in on the action at Tulsa’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and enjoy the exhilaration of a jackpot-winning slot machine, the thrill of hitting 21 at a blackjack table, or the excitement of pulling a royal flush in front of poker’s greatest players.

Spend time admiring the rock-n-roll memorabilia displayed around the 110,000 sq. ft. casino floor, and celebrate your winnings in style with a sleek VIP suite within the 19-story Hard Rock Hotel tower.

Let your inner rock star shine with a night on the tiles at Riffs, the Hard Rock’s premier nightlife venue. Dance to the sounds of a live band performing on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and enjoy cocktails and drinks with their premium service.

Don’t miss a chance at hitting a hole-in-one on the back nine of the illustrious Cherokee Hills Golf Club located at the casino, and check out a variety of dining options, ranging from homestyle favorites at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and the Wild Potato Buffet, to fine dining coupled with outstanding views of the Tulsa skyline at McGill’s on 19.

7. Tulsa Zoo

Gather the kids and the rest of the family to visit the highest rated Tulsa Zoo and enjoy African lions, Australian kangaroos, jaguars of South America and Malayan tigers on 84 acres of wildland.

Take a ride around the zoo onboard the popular Safari Train and visit a variety of unforgettable exhibits that include state-of-the-art audio and visual displays, walk-through caves, interactive petting areas, sensory gardens, a recreated Massai village, pre-Colombian ruins and much more.

Don’t leave the Tulsa Zoo without seeing the Giraffe Experience, Chimpanzee Connection, the African penguin exhibit, Lost Kingdom or the Helmerich Sea Lion Cove, which invites visitors to view these playful creatures from an underwater viewing station.

8. Philbrook Museum of Art

Walk onto the lush grounds of the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa for a taste of 1920s refinement and opulence. This renowned art museum is located in the 72-room old Tulsa oil villa, Waite Phillips.

The Philbrook Italianate villa is now considered the preeminent art center of Tulsa and welcomes visitors year-round to view its stunning permanent collections, delightful art exhibits, and flawless garden landscapes.

After touring the art pieces within the museum, step out onto the black terrace to see the symmetrical, living design work of the gardens, inspired by French, English, and Italian designs.

The gardens, which also include dramatic water features, reflecting pools, elaborate wrought-iron niches, and the Westby Sculpture Walk, are scattered across 23 acres only three miles from downtown. Choose free audio tours for an extra treat during your visit.

9. Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium

Let your imagination take you on a journey of epic proportions at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium, where Oklahoma’s rich aerospace heritage is brought to life with vintage airplane displays, interactive exhibits, and a state-of-the-art planetarium.

The 3D, 50-foot planetarium dome will take you from the skies above Tulsa to alien galaxies 70 million light-years away, all while whipping past stars, planets, and asteroids on your voyage skyward and beyond.

Sit in a cockpit of an F-14A Tomcat fighter jet while humming the theme to Top Gun, test your flight skills in the pilot’s seat with realistic simulators, fly a scale airplane through a wind tunnel and maneuver robotic arms like astronauts in space. The possibilities for fun and adventure are endless at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.

10. Local Shopping Havens

Take home the perfect Oklahoma gift item at one of Tulsa’s well-known specialty shops. Spend time exploring the many businesses at The Boxyard, a shipping crate shopping development, from Okie Dokie, an indie boutique with Tulsa pride tees and Oklahoma-themed gifts, to small-batch ice cream made at Rose Rock Microcreamery.

Travel a short distance to Tulsa’s Brookside District and visit Ida Red General Store for Cain’s Ballroom merchandise, Tulsa t-shirts, postcards, retro candy, and one-of-a-kind Oklahoma items.

Plan your visit to Ida Red’s just right and you’ll be rewarded with live music or a local art event. Found within the Deco District, Okie Crowe whips up batches of handmade soaps, sold among Oklahoma-made jewelry and gourmet MIO foods.

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