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I had not even thought of that, but now you mention it I agree completely! Any traditions you want, no matter how silly. We can make the best of this, and it'll be totally rad, I promise.

I know, I mean, I’m very glad I have you around, Tilden. I know. I just try not to think about it so much. I guess we have to start figuring out new family traditions for holidays and such, right? At least that is one fun thing that is coming out of this.

#chat-hazel #hazel #chat

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Yeah but I wouldn't be surprised if she did. Especially not after the disaster of this weekend… my parents kicked Hazel out too, did you hear? Now if that's not a scandal in Skeeter's book, I don't know what is. Families don't often disown all their children, I think we broke some sort of record.

It would be awfully rude of her to mention your sister, so I don’t think she’d do that. I mean, it’s not like she hasn’t been horribly rude before but there are some lines she doesn’t need to cross. 

#chat-lily #lily #chat

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I did-- I'm still trying to! [he sighs] Yeah but sometimes priorities get in the way. Someone else needed me more.

Well, then you should have taken care of them. If you love something, you don’t ever let anything get in the way.

#chat-gaspard #gaspard #chat

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It feels like my fault. I know it's not, but it feels like my fault. I wanted to fight with them for doing what they did, and that just provoked them into extreme measures. [he sighs] I hope so. I so don't know what to do here, I'm worried I'm going to screw it all up. What if living with me sucks and she hates it?

Awe, Tils. It’s going to be okay. I know it was tough going back home after the way you left. Just listen to me, it’s not your fault. *She shakes her head* It’s not your fault. Okay? It’s not your fault, not one bit. Don’t worry about that right now, you’ve still got months until then. *She places a kiss on the edge of his forehead* You’ll find a way, you always do. We’ll make sure Hazel’s comfortable and safe from harm. She’s going to be fine, with her big brother caring and loving her like you always do. 

#ignore text #chat-daisy #daisy #chat

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Oh, that's a brilliant idea! I'll talk to him about it definitely. Thanks, Lily. [he chuckles, making a face] Oh good. That's the last thing I need. No, the less attention I draw from the gossip column, the better. Though so far she's been merciful enough to not mention Hazel, so perhaps my extremely scandalous departure from home did some good.

I don’t really know, but maybe you could ask Ted Tonks. I think he’s still around here and he works at Diagon Alley. Perhaps you could work part-time at a shop there until you start making some money with the radio show. (She snorts) I won’t tell her, I promise. We don’t want you on the first page of the gossip column. She might take confidential pictures of Daisy and you.

#chat-lily #lily #chat

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I know. And I don't want to upset you any more by talking about it, but I spoke to Alice and Daisy and I want you to know that we're going to be okay, alright? I'm not going to lie, things are going to be different from now on. But I want this to be an opportunity for us; we're free now, we have options. I want you to be happy, even if it's kind of tough to be right now.

You couldn’t ever upset me! [she grins, before her smile fades a bit] I’ve been alright. Of course it’s sad that… I won’t go home to mum and dad anymore, or even see them.. But I think it’s even more sad that they’d treat you or us that way. I just try not to think about it too much, to be honest. 

#chat-hazel #hazel #chat

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Right? There's nothing easy-going about a devil's snare. Plants can be scary. [he giggles] Exactly! [he nods] Oh yes, absolutely. I'll steer clear of all the bowtruckles and pine cones from now on, I promise. [he pauses a moment, looking down at his hands] ...Haze, not to upset you or anything… but how are you doing, really? I want to make sure you're okay.

[She sits next to him] Those all sound terrifying. And to think, people mistake you for being some easy-going, happy guy, when really, you’re potentially dealing with creatures like those! They ought to give us plant people more credit. Gryffindor isn’t the only home of the brave! [she laughs] Yeah, I’ll make sure to steer clear of bowtruckles and pine cones. But you have to, too! What would I do without my big brother to warn me of all the scary pine cones in the world?

#chat-hazel #hazel #chat

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Yes! See, progress. Oh no, don't worry about it. Though maybe you could help. I don't suppose you know of any jobs that might be good for me? I'm trying but I'm just not finding much. [he shrugs, chuckling] Just a little. Oh she'd be so proud, I'm like the poster child of everything she looks for-- druggie homeless Hufflepuff surrounded by scandal. She got me dead on the nose there.

Smaller pieces. (She nods) I think I understand this. Thank you so much. I don’t even know how I’ll re-pay you. As you already know, I can’t bake brownies, or anything. (She shakes her head, chuckling) But still! You’re giving him drugs! What would Rita Skeeter say about this? 

#ignore text #omg that gif of karen is so pretty #chat-lily #lily #chat

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Just a-- seriously, man? Seriously? I've been building up this collection since I was, like, eight years old. They're not just plants, they're nearly ten years of accumulated work, care, and love that some insensitive cow threw into the trash. I think I've got the right to be upset about them, thanks very much for your condescending tone.

It’s just a plant.

#angry tilden is the least scary thing ever #he tries so hard #chat-gaspard #gaspard #chat

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I thought I could make things better going there, but everything just backfired so quickly… [he nods] I still can't believe they did it. I've never been so mad at anyone in my whole life as I was then, I just lost it. [he sighs, shaking his head] I don't know, I honestly don't know. I need to get a job... A flat, probably not in London anymore but somewhere. I don't know, I don't have a plan right now. I feel so unbelievably lost, and sad for Hazel, and angry at my parents, I just don't know what to do.

Hey, Tils. *She hugs him back tightly*

*She furrows her eyebrows and shakes her head* My goodness, that’s terrible. I’m so sorry. *She squeezes his hand a little* I know it was hard going there in the first place.  No. Hazel, too? *She runs her hand through her hair, letting out a deep sigh* Gosh, that gets me so upset. I just want to go over there and give them a piece of my mind… What are you guys going to do?

#chat-daisy #daisy #chat

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#tilden #inspiration #quotes

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Daisy. [he gets up and hugs her]

It went so unbelievably badly. They were never going to let me come back, they said that, and my mum told me to never come back. But more than that… they kicked Hazel out too. Said I'd corrupted her because she was standing up for herself and just kicked her out like nothing.

Yes, yes, I know the plants all look totally dead! They’d look a lot better if they hadn’t been in a bloody bin getting frostbite on their poor little leaves, but what can you do? Nothing, it seems, nothing’s in this stupid book that can help me. So unless you’ve got a magic plant remedy up your sleeve will you please shush?

#chat-daisy #daisy #chat

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Ooh yes, this is lovely. [he sits down with a sigh] Oh probably, but I fancy I've got a thick enough skull to protect me from any serious pine cone damage. [he chuckles, shrugging] Well venomous tentacula are pretty radical. Devil snare… a very angry screechsnap? There's plenty of possibilities. [he nods] Yes, let's stay as far away from them as possible. No sister of mine shall be knocked out or otherwise incapacitated by pine cones or bowtruckles.

Want to sit here? [She points to a patch of grass and then sits down] I didn’t know they did either. You sure you aren’t just weak?! [she laughs] It would be. But I’m not sure if there is a cool way to die from a plant… Is there? Well, at least lesson learned, from now on I’m staying far away from bowtruckles. If they could hurt you, I imagine I’d have been knocked out.

#i forgot it's like mid-january oops #chat-hazel #hazel #chat

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[he smiles] You're a genius, thank you. Haha, root of the problem. I get it. [he shakes his head] I don't know, the night before I went to see my parents? So like two days ago now I guess. 

I know, but my fault or not I still have to find a way of fixing it for myself, and especially for Hazel. Thank you, Alice, really. I don't want to impose on you and Frank and Amos, but I might have to if I can't figure things out by graduation. I want it all to be okay again, and I'm trying… I don't know what to do right now, I just need to figure out how to fix things. [he shakes his head] No, not yet. I need to find a job, make some money so I can support Haze and myself. I don't have much now my parents have cut me off.

Don’t worry, they just needed a bit of a fresh start is all. Everyone does sometimes. Once, our plants at home were a bit like this and my Grandmere showed me how to do those spells. Yay! After we let it grow a tiny bit more we’ll take a look again and find the root of the problem- pun intended. (giggles) Six cups? Tilden, when was the last time you slept? 

I’m so sorry Tilden. Please remember, this isn’t your fault or Hazel’s fault or anyones fault but theirs, okay? You did nothing wrong, and I’m sorry your parents can’t appreciate how lucky they are and how wonderful the two of you are. And you didn’t corrupt Hazel- she can think for herself and honestly Tilden, I’m so proud of the two of you for standing up for what you believe in. Most people don’t have the courage to do that. Don’t worry, you guys are going to be alright. You guys are both welcome at my house if you need somewhere to stay- my parents loved having you over before and would be delighted to see you and Hazel again, and I’m sure Frank and Amos would say the same thing. And you’re graduating this year and it’s going to be hard, yes, but I know you’re going to get through this, okay? You have us, and we’ll always be here for you. And have you talked to Professor Sprout? I’m sure she’s have some great advice. 

#chat-alice #alice #chat

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Oh, you're amazing! My poor plants, I was worried I'd have to start my collection over with the shape they were in. This is great though, or at least better than how they were before. [he shakes his head] I don't really feel like sleeping. Plus I've had like six cups of coffee to keep me up, so I probably couldn't even if I tried. 

It was really not good, Al. Hazel wanted so desperately for them to take me back, but as soon as we all sat down to talk I knew it wasn't going to happen. Things got heated, and they-- they threw Hazel out too. I was so proud of her standing up to them, finally putting her foot down after all these years. But they said I'd corrupted her because she was defending herself and defending me, and they kicked her out. I tried to get my mum to reconsider, but she told me to never come back. I'm out for good now, and Haze... I don't know what to do, Alice, I'm really scared.

Shh, it’s okay, it’s okay, don’t worry. I’ll try them now, okay? And hopefully they’ll work, if not we can brainstorm together- or maybe you can take a quick nap and I’ll think, you look exausted Tilde.  (Points her wand at the plants) evaporatus! Yay! They seem a bit defrosted.. and also replicalious! (a few new buds start growing) Ok, ok this is good! Now that new ones are gworing in we can see the root of the problem hopefully and get rid of it. 

Oh Tilden. (runs and hugs him tightly) I’m so, so sorry. How was it? Do..do you have somewhere to stay? Is Hazel alright? At least you got these plants, right? And we’ll have them better in no time, don’t you worry. And soon you’ll have even more new plants that you’ll grow and it’ll be a wonderful garden of all of them. 

#chat-alice #alice #chat

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No, I think I was just startled. I'll be okay… maybe just sit down a minute. Wow bowtruckles have strong arms. I had no idea they could throw so hard. [he laughs] That would be so terribly ironic! Really, if I'm going to get killed by a plant, let it be something cool at least, not a pine cone.

Tilden, Tilden… [She shakes her head and laughs as she examines the area on his head.] It looks alright to me, I think. Does it hurt more than it should? Here, maybe you should lie down somewhere. Would that help? [she laughs as she takes his hand to guide him to a flat area of ground] Could you imagine the irony, though? You, the plant guy, killed by a pinecone, of all things? 

#chat-hazel #hazel #chat

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No see then you just take a minute and wait. All equations are made up of smaller pieces, you just have to recognize them. Here look, see? If you take this equation, it splits up into these three parts. Solve the parts in smaller bits, then put it all together in the end. You won't freeze, don't worry. [he shrugs] Yeah, I know. I won't eat the pot brownies myself though, I don't really like them. I've made three batches of regular brownies, but I keep eating them.

I don’t know. What if I freeze? What if the equations on the exam are completely different? I’m a lost cause. (She chuckles) Sounds like Black, but you could bake him regular brownies, not drug ones. 

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