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Writing Prompt #2: Poppy Sweeting x Imelda Reyes
Thanks to @celestial--sapphic for providing the second prompt:
Poppy attending one of Imelda's Quidditch matches
Poppy Sweeting x Imelda Reyes
Word Count: 1328
Rating: Teen
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Poppyâs first Quidditch match as Imeldaâs paramour was going exactly as expected. Splendidly. Imelda was in top-form, directing her teammates confidently, as the Slytherin Quidditch Captain should, and chasing her opponents with a singular focus, like a Hungarian Horntail pursuing its prey.Â
Now, if only Poppy knew more about QuidditchâŚ
Seated in the stands with her fellow Hufflepuffs, sporting a very conspicuous Slytherin scarf that drew some pointed glances - though she couldnât have cared less, especially since Hufflepuff wasnât even playing today - she tilted her head back, squinting against the sunâs harsh rays. There, amidst the whirl of the other players, she watched Imelda soar by on her broom, a vision of grace and finesse, her ebony ponytail trailing behind her.Â
Poppy sighed wistfully. And to think, just yesterday afternoon she had been straddling Imelda on her broom as Imelda deftly maneuvered one of her old broom trial courses from their fifth year, the year Professor Black banned Quidditch. It had been quite a remarkable experience, the wind in her hair, her body pressed tightly against Imeldaâs lithe but muscular frame. Poppy didnât doubt that one day Imelda would realize her dream of joining the ranks of the Holyhead Harpies. She was that good, and oh so passionate.Â
Her attention was diverted by raucous cheering coming from the Slytherins in the stands across the way. While it seemed like Slytherin was winning, Poppy couldnât exactly say for sure. She was too distracted by Imeldaâs outrageously talented self, and, well, to be totally honest, Gerald the Puffskein, who was currently squirming around on her lap. In fact, he was humming very loudly, so loudly that Poppy was worried that someone might overhear. She technically wasnât supposed to have taken him out of Professor Howinâs class, but she couldnât help it! He had seemed down and she thought a rousing Quidditch match might cheer him up.Â
Fortunately, Professor Howin was seated among the other professors in a stand further down the way. There was no chance theyâd be spotted together. UnlessâŚ
A Bludger streaked across her field of vision, and then, in an unexpected turn of events, zipped back directly from whence it came. The crowd erupted into startled cries and gasps of alarm as they ducked down. Poppy followed suit, shielding Gerald beneath her, her reaction slightly delayed but thankfully swift enough to avoid a potentially deadly blow.
Well, Quidditch was quite exhilarating, that was for certain. Poppy hadnât been entirely sure, this having been only her second game ever, the first having been back in her first year. She hadnât found her first particularly thrilling, so she hadnât bothered attending any more matches since. But now, she had a reason to be here, and a captivating one at that. The mere thought of Imelda caused her cheeks to flush.Â
As Poppy regained her composure, adjusting herself back into a comfortable seated position, she whispered, âAre you okay, Gerald?â Gerald remained in her lap, covered in a blanket sheâd brought specifically for him to ensure he didnât catch a chill in the crisp fall air. He wiggled in her lap, snuffling at her hand. âAlright, you.â Poppy pulled a treat out of her pocket and offered it to him. As expected, he gobbled it up immediately.
Poppy soon lost track of time entirely. Tending to an adorably mischievous Puffskein would do that. Every so often sheâd steal a glance at Imelda, only to be preoccupied once more with Gerald. She vaguely registered the sound of more cheering, although she couldnât pinpoint its origin, and then, before she knew it, her classmates began bustling around her, scooting past her as they exited the Quidditch pitch.Â
Was the game over already? Who won? Imelda would certainly expect her to know who won, wouldnât she? Merlin! She should have paid better attention.Â
âSee this crowd? All my doing,â Poppy heard before Imelda stumbled into view before her, a bit unsteady on her feet. Imeldaâs grace on a broom didnât always seem to extend to solid ground. Poppy suppressed a smile. She would never say so aloud, but she found this quirk oddly endearing.
âYouâve got good flying technique, Iâll give you that,â Poppy teased, lifting Gerald, blanket and all, and cradling him gently in her left arm as she rose to her feet.
âHello, Gerald,â Imelda said, tugging on the strap of her broom across her shoulder. âDare I ask?â
âHe wanted to go on an adventure!â
âAnd did he enjoy himself?â
Poppy flashed Imelda a coy smile. âHmm, perhaps,â she replied. How long could she delay Imelda from finding out she wasnât quite certain who won the match? A minute? Five?
âHmph,â Imelda huffed, placing a hand on her cocked hip. âAnd you? What did you think?â
Poppy weighed her options. Realizing she had a fifty-fifty chance, she decided it was worth the risk. âA well-won victory, I must say,â she ventured, resisting the urge to cross her fingers behind her back.Â
At first, Imelda remained stoic, giving away nothing. She was a stubborn mask of solemnity. Then, unexpectedly, she laughed. It was a glorious turn of expression that warmed Poppy to her core.Â
âNot bad, for a Hufflepuff,â Imelda finally said.
âHmm?â Poppy questioned, trying her best to play it cool.
âYou were too distracted by Gerald, werenât you?â
âI donât know what youâre talking about.â Her cheeks warmed, presumably flushing, which would inevitably betray her lie.
Imelda surprised Poppy yet again with a playful smirk. âHonestly, some people should be re-Sorted. And you were correct, by the way. We won. Good guess.âÂ
Poppy let loose a shy smile. âYouâre not cross with me?â she asked, rubbing the back of her neck with her free hand.
âMaybe a little,â Imelda admitted. âBut this was only the first match of many. I fully expect you to make it up to me.â
âOh?âÂ
âAnd now you canât say no to my next suggestion.â
Poppy raised a brow. âYour next suggestion?â
âItâs about time you got your own broom.â
âA broom? But I have Highwing!â
âAnd thatâs all well and good, but Highwing needs a rest every once in a while.âÂ
Poppy glanced down at Gerald who had fallen asleep in the crook of her arm. âLetâs say I agree with you. Whatâs in it for me?â she teased.
Imelda grinned. Her brown eyes twinkled mischievously in the sunlight. âYou. Me. In the air. Flying side by side.âÂ
âOh, I donât knowâŚIâm not much of a flier.â
âIf youâre worried about technique, donât be. Iâll make you better, donât you worry.â
Poppy brought a hand to her chin in mock contemplation. She took a breath. âAlright, itâs a date. When do we start?â
Imelda swiftly pulled her broom out from behind her back and straddled it. She gestured for Poppy to join her. âWe start now. Iâll take you to Spintwitches.âÂ
Poppy chuckled. âWhyâd I even ask?â she muttered, mostly to herself. âGerald,â she said, shaking her arm gently. âAre you up for another adventure?â He opened one eye, made a movement with his head that seemed like an assent, and then snuggled back into her chest. Sheâd ensure she kept a firm hold on him in the air.Â
Giving Imelda a curt nod, she said, âGerald says yes.â
âOh good, if Gerald says so.âÂ
âHold on, not so fast.â Poppy strode purposefully forward. She didnât give Imelda time to react before smacking a kiss on her perfect lips.Â
Once she stepped back, she reveled in Imeldaâs wide-eyed stare. âWhat was that for?â Imelda asked.
âDoes a girl need an excuse to kiss her ladylove?â
âPfft, hardly,â Imelda replied, a fleeting hint of affection softening her features before her customary mask of seriousness settled back into place. âNow pop on, Hufflepuff. Iâm not the patient sort.â
Poppy did as commanded, tamping down her sudden urge to snog the living daylights out of Imelda. There would be time for that later. Yes, later.
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The Report
Relatives:Â
Unknown. About 5 months ago he spoke of a mysterious woman, approximately 2 months ago he started referring to this woman as, âMotherâ and insisted that others around him do so as well. He refused to name this woman.
Behavior:
Around the same 5 month period, Allan Waite began showing strange behaviors. According to witnesses and related individuals, this only progressed as time went on. These strange behaviors included:
A refusal to eat. Although it was usual for the boy to avoid eating in mass, it became very apparent he was starving himself, and soon began to refuse food from anyone.
Sneaking out of the castle. He began sneaking out of the castle at late hours of the night, without explanation, and with very little effort to hide his actions.
He would sit on his own, refusing to interact with the others- which alone is not a problem except for the fact he became increasingly agreeable upon approach.
He claimed he could see things that werenât there. Spirits and ghosts, on a separate plane then the ones we know. He insisted he was the only one who could see them.
Appearance and Identifiable Markings:
Allan Waite is a white British European male boy, about 19. He has magenta hair and purple eyes, however it is suspected his natural hair tone is brown. His height is 1.524 m. He has a severe burn mark on the back of his left hand that never healed properly. Resulting from this burn is severe nerve damage, making his left hand mostly unreliable, although still useful.
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