34.5: Propa' Ganda', Innit?

Three figures crowded around a sheet of parchment…

"This… This is how we shall spread the truth…" The primary figure preached — taken with a devotion that shined through her words.

The older figure somehow matched that devotion, "Aaaahhh~ Yes~! The world deserves to know~! My perfect baby boy should shine~! They won't be able to help but flock to his cause like moths to a flame~!"

"I knew you would understand, Mother-in-law. We should capitalize on all the good PR surrounding Atlas recently. And as lovely as Hermione is, she doesn't understand the need to advertise for her revolution's champion," Gabrielle Delacour smirked with satisfaction.

Bella matched her smirk with a spacey look in her eyes, "Yes, of course, darling~ Atlas is everything~ He deserves to have his story heard."

The youngest figure raised a slight concern, "Shouldn't we include Atlas in this process?"

"He will know, Luna," Gabrielle reassured. "But the initial push should come from the true devotees of Mon Ange. Namely, us~ Atlas and the others will understand once we get the ball rolling."

"Oh, I wish I had baby pictures of Atlas to share," Bella pouted.

"That is another reason," Gabrielle added. "As wonderful as these artifacts are, they still have limitations. Those twins wish to keep it exclusively for students at the moment. Mother-in-law can only be included through us. Atlas himself is the exception because he's an investor."

"I don't know…" Luna wasn't completely convinced.

Gabrielle shrugged, "You can tell him if you wish. I won't stop you. He will have to discover the thread somehow. In fact, why don't you help him coordinate his responses? And if he has any objections, I will stop this whole thing where it stands."

"Okay~!" Luna cheerfully agreed, her worries put to rest by that last allowance. "It'll be like an extended public interview! Oh, this will be fun~!"

"Sooooooo~ much fun," Bella purred. "It's the perfect excuse to exalt my baby boy~!"

"Oh, oh! Do you think we can get him to talk about how the coven started~?!" Luna asked, now completely on board with the idea.

Gabrielle smiled as her plan came together. Out of the whole coven, she knew these two would understand the most. She wasn't trying to hurt or deceive Atlas. She just wanted to share how wonderful the man who saved her was.

And though many events were public, much of Atlas' life and this year wasn't known at the same time. This way, the truth could be heard from the mouths of those closest to it. And if they could put a good spin on everything, well… a little propaganda never hurt anyone.

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♦ Topic: Atlas Black Answers All

In: Boards ► Questions and Answers

LovelyFrenchBrat (Original Poster) (Guest) (Brat (Affectionate)) (French) (Coven Member #3)

Posted On Apr 1st 1995:

Oui, you read that title right. Some of you may know me. Some may not. I am a guest from Beauxbatons this year. The sister of one of the Triwizard Champions. But more importantly, I am a member of the rumored White Coven.

In that role, I felt the desire to put this thread forward. Mon Ange himself should be discovering this thread as it is going up. Whether he answers questions is up to him. Whether the thread stays up at all is the same.

But if he consents, I shall be answering questions about Mon Ange. Hopefully, he will be doing the same. If you are interested in the truth from the source, please stick around.

In addition, I have a special guest with me. Bellatrix Black could not get her own parchment due to understandable concerns from its inventors. They are not selling them to any adults at the moment, as I understand it. So she is next to me and is more than willing to answer questions directed at her as well.

"Hello, kiddies~! Let Momma Bella tell you all about her perfect baby boy~!" - Bella

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►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Is this a prank?

►TerribleTwinsA (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

It is that day of the year, dear brother...

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*sigh* It's not. But I suppose it's not a bad idea. So long as we keep things casual and civil, I'm willing to keep this going for now. Ask away. I'll 'Answer All'.

►HenchwomanVtuber (Ravenclaw) (LoveGooder) (Coven Member #2) (Shh, It's a Secret)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

OH, OH, can I start~?!

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Luna, you're literally right next to me in real life right now. And you helped set this whole event in motion. Not to mention, you can ask me questions at any time...

►HenchwomanVtuber (Ravenclaw) (LoveGooder) (Coven Member #2) (Shh, It's a Secret)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Yeah, but if I asked you in person, no one else could hear your answer! That's the whole point of an answer thread!

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I can't argue with that logic. Ask away, Luna.

►HenchwomanVtuber (Ravenclaw) (LoveGooder) (Coven Member #2) (Shh, It's a Secret)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

How did the coven start?

►FabulouslyLavender (Fabulous) (Gryffindor) (Queen Bee)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Looks around* Oh~? Parv, wake up! New Atlas thread just dropped!

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►Shiva'sBride (Gryffindor) (Indian Goddess) (Love)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Score! Storytime! I know Padma's already here somewhere. I swear I see her on this thing just as much as everyone else but she never writes.

►SoftPads (Ravenclaw) (Quiet Twin)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... I'm here. I'm always here... Please don't draw attention to me, Parvati... I like to lurk...

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Well, I for one, am happy to have you here, Padma.

And to answer Luna's question, the coven wasn't planned. At least, not by me.

There was definitely a lot of thought put into it by the other founding member though. Septima (Professor Vector) has been planning something like this for nearly her whole life. I don't want to share too much without her permission but the coven was originally her brain baby.

When we started dating, she broached the subject with me. It took a bit of convincing but I eventually agreed. Mostly due to other circumstances that were coming up at the same time.

After that, Magic did what it does best and the rest is history.

►LovelyFrenchBrat (Original Poster) (Guest) (Brat (Affectionate)) (French) (Coven Member #3)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

As I understand it, Septima has been fantasizing about creating/joining a coven and founding a new House since she was a child. Part of why she went into Arithmancy was to calculate the ideal coven formation, taking into account everything from base magical nature to special traits. She is a strict but wonderful coven mistress and we all love her.

"And she's good for my baby boy~! She keeps him on the right path, continues to educate him even now, and loves him nearly as much as I do! 100% mother-approved!" - Bella

►ChangSenpai (Seeker) (Ravenclaw)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Oh~, how traditionally romantic~!

►PettyPansy (Slytherin) (Not Not Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Honestly? Yeah, goals. Get yourself a Wizard who's willing to indulge your childhood fantasies.

Or help you deal with your childhood traumas~

Hey, Lord Daddy~

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Diiiiiiddddddddd~ someone say childhood trauma?

Oh, hey, an Atlas tell-all... Sounds fun. I guess I'll stick around.

Also, Pansy? Yeah, he's pretty good at that second bit too...

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

No comment...

But since this thread seems to be blowing up, I suppose I should take another question.

►Svetlana (Pure-Blood) (Durmstrang) (Russian)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

What is this...? Hoh, question and answer. Good. I have question for British Titan.

Are you currently accepting offers for my little Dragon's hand in marriage? I will pay substantial dowry. And promise to take... ~Good~… care of him.

►Mummy'sLittleDragon (Slytherin) (Pure-Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Say yes! For the love of all that is holy, say yes, Atlas!

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►NottaProblem (Slytherin) (Pure-Blood) (Dark)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

You'd accept being a trophy for a Witch? Pathetic.

►Mummy'sLittleDragon (Slytherin) (Pure-Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Oh, shut the actual fuck up, Nott. It's a better chance than you'll ever get.

Besides, have you seen Svetlana?! Have you met her?! I know for a fact you didn't have the same night after the Yule Ball that I had with her.

I realize a Witch showing any interest at all is such a foreign concept to you, Nott, but please keep your moronic opinions to yourself.

Svetlana is a goddess of ice and snow. I'd be lucky to be kept as her lover, much less her actual husband.

►PettyPansy (Slytherin) (Not Not Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Holy shit... I never thought I'd see the day Draco said something as sensible as that. If he didn't declare his every intention to the heavens, I'd almost call this move Slytherin...

►Svetlana (Pure-Blood) (Durmstrang) (Russian)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Smirk* I do good work, da?

►Shiva'sBride (Gryffindor) (Indian Goddess) (Love)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Being a 6'4" statuesque blonde Amazon probably helps

►Svetlana (Pure-Blood) (Durmstrang) (Russian)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Is no need for hostility. I simply work with what Magic has given. I am open to sharing my methods. Every Witch deserves a well-trained husband.

►FabulouslyLavender (Fabulous) (Gryffindor) (Queen Bee)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Hear Hear! Not all of us are lucky or even willing enough in the first place to have a spot in the coven of the century.

►Shiva'sBride (Gryffindor) (Indian Goddess) (Love)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... I'd like to officially retract my sass and say that I think giving Witchy-Fatale lessons would be a wonderful thing to do, Svetlana.

►NottaProblem (Slytherin) (Pure-Blood) (Dark)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Is this the current state of the next generation of Witches? The world truly is going to Hell...

►Svetlana (Pure-Blood) (Durmstrang) (Russian)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Remove yourself from my sight, weak pathetic worm of a man. Blocked.

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►Shiva'sBride (Gryffindor) (Indian Goddess) (Love)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

What does that do-... Oh, that's dead useful. Blocked.

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Oh, oh! Me next! Suck an egg, Nott. Blocked.

►PettyPansy (Slytherin) (Not Not Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Blocked. Wow, that feels powerful to do. Good feature, Weasleys.

►TerribleTwinsA (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Did... we add that...?

►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Shhh! Of course, we did!

►DrunkIrishman (Gryffindor) (Irish)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I for one, would just like to say that I think strong women are sexy as all Hell!

►DeanyDean (Gryffindor)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Seconded.

►Mummy'sLittleDragon (Slytherin) (Pure-Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

The only cultured and correct opinion a Wizard can hold in this situation. My eyes have been opened to the truth. If she can't pick me up in a bridal carry, I don't want her!

►HeirLongbottom (Gryffindor)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I've always thought my future wife would be my equal in all things.

►IDon'tSparkle (Hogwarts Champion) (Hufflepuff)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I'm with Neville here. So long as we love each other, I'm fine with my wife being herself however she wants to be.

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►BlackWidow'sSon (Slytherin) (Seduction Runs in His Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

You all know who my mother is. If I had a problem with strong women, I wouldn't have made it to puberty.

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I feel like we've gotten way off track here...

But yes, Svetlana, Draco's hand is available. I'll put you in contact with his mother.

And for the record, Cedric is the most right here. Strong Witches are sexy. Soft Witches are sexy too. Be yourself, girls. Someone will like you for who you are. If they don't, that's their fault, not yours. And their loss as well.

Next question.

►SherlockBones (Hufflepuff)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I have a question for Miss Bellatrix Black, actually. How was Professor Atlas conceived/what was the situation surrounding and leading up to his birth?

►LovelyFrenchBrat (Original Poster) (Guest) (Brat (Affectionate)) (French) (Coven Member #3)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

"Oh, wonderful~! I've always wanted to tell this story!

"Atlas was conceived in the usual way. The only thing of note was that he was mostly an accident. Not to say I regret having him! He's the best thing to ever happen to me~! But he wasn't planned.

"What Sirius and I had was nothing more than a rebellious fling. My 'parents' were starting talks about marriage at the time. I lashed out and slept with Sirius, who was something of a pariah in House Black. He was a bit younger, a whole lot of fun, and a slap in the face of my 'parents' plans for me. Our affair was just supposed to be something wild to show my 'parents' that they couldn't control me like they wanted to." - Bella

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Haha! Padfoot, you dog!

►LovelyFrenchBrat (Original Poster) (Guest) (Brat (Affectionate)) (French) (Coven Member #3)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

"Obviously, that last bit backfired. But my 'parents' wouldn't use my blood to sign the... contract... as my magical guardians until after Atlas was born. After that... everything is kind of a blur...

"Sirius and I weren't nearly ready for parenthood but we were willing to try. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. With the war, the contract, and Sirius still finishing up school, we figured the best option was to stash Atlas away until things were safer. Atlas was eventually supposed to grow up with Sirius. The mutt managed to screw that up (I understand now that I've met Heather too but I'm still slightly pissed at him...) and Atlas sat in that orphanage for much longer than he should have.

"I was too busy hating the world and myself under the contract to do anything. The memory of holding Atlas in my arms that first time was all that kept me going for so long..." - Bella

►FabulouslyLavender (Fabulous) (Gryffindor) (Queen Bee)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Awwwwwwww... I'm, like, actually about to cry.

►SherlockBones (Hufflepuff)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

You're not alone...

Thank you, Miss Black. Thank you for sharing that story. I think I speak for all the girls here when I say it adds so much more depth to the horror story we were told as children.

►LovelyFrenchBrat (Original Poster) (Guest) (Brat (Affectionate)) (French) (Coven Member #3)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

"So long as I can help it, no woman will go through what I went through. Cissy and I will fight the old marriage contracts for as long as we have to. If I have to, I'll take matters into my own hands." - Bella

The White Coven echoes Bella's sentiment and supports her ambition. We stand with our mother-in-law.

►PettyPansy (Slytherin) (Not Not Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I swear to Merlin, if that Nott prick shows up and says something wankerish to ruin this moment, he won't make it to bed tonight...

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►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Uh... would it ruin the moment if we circle back on something Heather said during that story?

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Go ahead, boys. You'll probably be fine as long as you're respectful to the Witches.

►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

We wouldn't do anything less!

►TerribleTwinsA (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

But Padfoot?!?! Sirius Black is Padfoot?! Of the Marauders?

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Oh, yeah. You two gave me something of theirs... Guess I never got around to telling you that little fact.

►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

And... that makes Atlas the son of Padfoot...

*Bows dramatically*

►TerribleTwinsA (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Bows dramatically*

Hail! Hail! We are not worthy! We are not worthy!

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Guys, it's really not a big thing...

►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Not a big thing?! You're a Marauder's heir! Why didn't you tell us you were prank royalty?!

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Shnk~! Is now a bad time to mention that Prongs was my dad as well?

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►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

...

►TerribleTwinsA (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... We are not worthy! We are not worthy!

►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Is anyone else lost at this point...?

►HeirLongbottom (Gryffindor)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Raises hand* Not a clue.

►DrunkIrishman (Gryffindor) (Irish)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Good bit of fun though, hahaha

►LovelyFrenchBrat (Original Poster) (Guest) (Brat (Affectionate)) (French) (Coven Member #3)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

"Oh, yeah, that little collective. James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew the Rat. Called themselves the Marauders. Lily sort of joined later but that was after my time. They were a bunch of chaotic gremlins. Pranks, parties, you name it. They were fun." - Bella

►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

And the most legendary pranksters Hogwarts has seen in recent memory! Every day, my brother and I try to live up to their greatness.

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Alright, guys, if you drop it now, I'll introduce you to Sirius properly. You've already kind of met him at the World Cup. This is supposed to be a question-and-answer thread. We've gotten off track again.

►TerribleTwinsA (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Wait, Padfoot was actually Padfoot and not just a dog named Padfoot?!

►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Shutting up now!

►TerribleTwinsA (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Ziiiiiiiiiip*

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►DrunkIrishman (Gryffindor) (Irish)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I had a question that's been bugging me. What's with the revolver and why'd you use it in the duel with Umbridge?

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Quite frankly? To make Luna happy. I guess to make a statement too.

The revolver itself is a family heirloom. It was used by a Black in the 1800s who was exiled to America. He had it modified magically and everything. There's no telling what that little piece has been through before it found its way into my hands.

►DrunkIrishman (Gryffindor) (Irish)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Well, it's right wicked. Makes me want one for myself.

►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

And it certainly made a statement. No one's going to forget that blast of magic any time soon. The way you used it made you out to be some kind of Gray vigilante. One I could see myself following as he led the way to change...

►PettyPansy (Slytherin) (Not Not Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Isn't that the plan...?

►Heather'sMinder (Gryffindor) (Brilliant But Scary)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Not entirely. He's certainly a good figurehead/champion but the whole thing is meant to be more community-driven. Also, shut... up... guys...

►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... Says the girl who revealed more than we did.

►Heather'sMinder (Gryffindor) (Brilliant But Scary)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Eep-! I-I mean... I don't know what you mean. Atlas is our champion/figurehead/favorite professor because he's just soooooo young and relatable, guys... right?

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Rolls eyes* Yes... I'm the same age as the oldest Seventh Years. That must be it. Nothing else to see here.

►Heather'sMinder (Gryffindor) (Brilliant But Scary)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Exactly!

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►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Smirk* Nice save, Hermione.

►IcePrincess (Slytherin) (Princess)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

So, I had a question, Big Bro Atlas~! What's, like, your relationship with Dumbledore like?

►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Heh... Sneaky, Story...

But don't call him that. Yet.

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Uh, I think Daphne wants to keep that little tidbit a secret for now, Astoria...

►PettyPansy (Slytherin) (Not Not Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Daaaaappppphhhhhh~nneeeee~...? Is there something you want to share with the rest of us?

►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

No...

►TracingDavis (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Smirk* Really, Daph? You know Pansy's not gonna let it go now that she's gotten a whiff.

►SherlockBones (Hufflepuff)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Ignoring... whatever that's about...

I'm actually interested in the original question as well. What are the dynamics between the Hogwarts staff like?

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... I suppose spilling a bit of tea couldn't hurt. Just don't let what I say leave this thread, yeah?

Dumbledore - He's one mad bastard. Not that I think he's insane. I just know for a fact he doesn't have a single fuck left to give in his old body anymore. He's done practically everything and now he's just left to have fun. If it was anyone else, I'd be worried by that prospect.

McGonagall - As a student, I saw her as something of a stern motherly figure. I'm sure many of you feel the same way. That didn't change when I became a professor. But I've gotten to see a more casual side of her at times and I can honestly say she's a wonderful Witch.

Flitwick - As a former Ravenclaw, I have something of a soft spot for him. He's brilliant and fearsome, and I'm happy to be able to call him my friend. Earning his approval after my first class teaching with him is one of my most treasured memories.

Snape - We're civil with each other. I don't agree with his teaching methods. Or his attitude toward students. Or basically anything else about him. But I can acknowledge he's a competent Potion Master and put those differences aside when we have to work together.

Sprout - Surprisingly fun and interesting outside of her professor role. And some of the 'extracurriculars' she provides... Well, if you know, you know...

Vector - I'm obviously biased when it comes to Septima. She's easily my favorite person on the staff. Brilliant. Gorgeous. Absolutely lovely. I'll take the whole stock!

Sinistra - Aurora is a very very very close second to Septima. She's laid back, easy to get along with, and all-around wicked fun.

Moody - Grumpy bastard. Next.

Trelawney - Almost always drinking and she doesn't share. But she's also a shockingly good poker player.

I won't even mention Binns. I haven't spent much time with Hooch or Babbling so I'd rather not speak on them. Madam Pomfrey and Hagrid are nice but much the same as the previous two. Filch can eat a brick.

►TerribleTwins1 (Gryffindor) (Prankster) (Beater)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Is... Dumbledore the greatest prankster of all time?

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►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I'd say he has you two beat (sorry, boys)

►TheYoungestRedhead (Gryffindor) (Weasley)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Wait, what's the deal with Professor Sprout's 'extracurriculars'? You can't possibly be talking about her tentacle-monster plants, right?

►HeirLongbottom (Gryffindor)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... I've been sworn to secrecy on that subject. I'm hoping to apprentice under her for 'production' after I graduate. I'm not throwing that chance away. Plus, she apparently tests her new strains on snitches.

►SherlockBones (Hufflepuff)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

The same goes for all of Hufflepuff. Snitches get Dittany, Episkey, and bad trips...

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

If you don't already know, Ginny, you don't want to find out. The Hogwarts Cartel doesn't mess about...

►BlackWidow'sSon (Slytherin) (Seduction Runs in His Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I have another question for Professor Atlas. How did you react when you found out about your true heritage?

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I punched Sirius in the stomach.

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

He did. It was mostly deserved.

►LovelyFrenchBrat (Original Poster) (Guest) (Brat (Affectionate)) (French) (Coven Member #3)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

"And when he found out about me-!" - Bella

I've tastefully censored what happened next. Bella is currently pouting at me because she has absolutely no shame but I'd rather the inner workings of the coven not be shared so openly.

►DrunkIrishman (Gryffindor) (Irish)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Professor...?

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►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... I can explain.

►BlackWidow'sSon (Slytherin) (Seduction Runs in His Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Well, there's certainly no denying that he's a Black now.

►Mummy'sLittleDragon (Slytherin) (Pure-Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Is it wrong that I kind of... get it?

►BlackWidow'sSon (Slytherin) (Seduction Runs in His Blood)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

And there's your daily reminder that Draco has Black blood running through his veins as well.

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Right... I think that's just about enough questions for today.

►IcePrincess (Slytherin) (Princess)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Wait, wait, one more! Please~, Big Bro Atlas~? *Puppy dog eyes*

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

... Fine. So long as it's not about the coven. I'd like to remind you all that a coven is a very personal and private affair. But one more. Make it count, Astoria.

►IcePrincess (Slytherin) (Princess)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Soooooooo~... is it true you like-... what's the Muggle word... goth girls?

►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Story...

►TracingDavis (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Hoh~? Is this what that bit earlier was all about, Daph~?

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►Heather'sMinder (Gryffindor) (Brilliant But Scary)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Why would Atlas like girls from an extinct early-history Germanic people? I mean, sure they sacked Rome but I don't really see how that's relevant.

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Hermione... That's not the type of Goth they're talking about. Do you really not know what a 'goth girl' is?

►Heather'sMinder (Gryffindor) (Brilliant But Scary)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

*Huff* No. Honestly, I don't know everything. Even if it's supposed to be Muggle, I've never heard of 'goth' outside of the Germanic people and the gothic aesthetic of art and architecture.

►GreenEyedGirl (Gryffindor) (Seeker) (Girl-Who-Lived)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Well, that second bit is pretty close to what they're referring to...

►WeightOfTheWorld (Professor) (Investor) (Coven Member #0)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Think about the works of Bram Stoker or Edgar Allen Poe, Hermione. That kind of dark, gritty horror and those macabre themes. Mary Shelley embodied the modern goth aesthetic particularly well, especially the bit of trivia about how she lost her virginity on her mother's grave.

Now, imagine that aesthetic/style/attitude transitioned into the modern age with a focus on music, fashion, and dark expressionism. Piercings, tattoos, black clothing, experimental and non-conformist styles, you name it. It's honestly a much more interesting and nuanced scene than it is usually given credit for.

To answer Astoria... yes. I think the style is unique. I think the vibes are impeccable. And a girl who looks like she's just as likely to murder me as she is to kiss me gets my blood pumping.

►HeirLongbottom (Gryffindor)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Huh... That description better not awaken anything in me...

►SherlockBones (Hufflepuff)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I'm sure it will be fine, Neville. On an unrelated note... Daphne? Do you have any dark makeup or clothes that I can borrow?

►PettyPansy (Slytherin) (Not Not Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

I'm sorry, can we circle back around to the woman who lost her virginity on her mother's grave?! Because that is so fucking wicked!

►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Goals...

►IcePrincess (Slytherin) (Princess)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

Daaappphhh~nneeee~! If you murder Mom just so you can have sex with Atlas on her grave, I'm going to be very upset!

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►IceQueen (Slytherin) (Neutral)

Replied On Apr 1st 1995:

No promises...

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