this is what it’s like to be kissed by a storm you dared to chase
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Rory Watson’s name may not be in Hogwarts’ books of legends, but it is thanks to her that it’s still standing till this very day. Malcolm understands the logistics behind keeping everything a secret, but it pains him greatly that she never gets the recognition she deserves even after her death.
Or perhaps she simply never wanted it in the first place. Malcolm can think of a certain current wizarding world’s celebrity who might feel the same.
“You remember the conversation we had about you staying out of trouble?”
The irony doesn’t escape either of them. “I do.”
Rory’s brows furrow, a clear sign she’s already impatient. Malcolm is quietly in awe of the artist’s talent, getting that crinkle down to a fine T.
“Then you remember what I told you about You-Know-Who.”
Malcolm can’t help but scoff. “His name is—”
“Don’t say his name.” Rory snaps, rising to her feet.
“Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself.” Malcolm fires back just as easily. His grip on the strap of his bag tightens to the point of pain. “And I’m not afraid.”
“But we are.”
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a story about being brave.
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- Part 1 of this is what it’s like to be kissed by a storm you dared to chase
- Part 11 of Requiem: A Hogwarts' Legacy
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When he only saw daylight, he now sees the trail of silver stars at its tail.
“Wow…”
“Do you see it?” Clearer than the sun. “That’s you, Malcolm. The magic that flows inside you. The magic that makes you you.”
A lump appears in his throat, his hand twitching in reflex. It’s been a few years now since they first laid hands on him, but his deformed fingers hadn’t stopped hurting at random times. He doesn’t think they ever will.
“Are we dangerous, Rory?”
“Only if we want to be.” She answers as if rehearsed or prepared. Malcolm believes her regardless. “There’s a saying I’m particularly very fond of, kindness is a choice. It is the choices you make every day, and being kind in a world this fucked up takes a lot of trying.”
Malcolm blinks at the sudden swear, half-wondering if he’s going to get in trouble. But Rory is smiling like she knows, and Malcolm remembers just how much safer he already feels with them.
“I want to learn everything.”
“In due time I will teach you. We have the rest of our lives.”
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a story about being scared.
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