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Craving For Cozies Challenge 2019

Okay, y’all, I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but real life has gotten in the way, in the form of two jobs, one at a factory 40 hours a week, and the other at Wal-Mart on the … Continue reading

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#AtoZChallenge Day 5: Ernie MacMillan

Ernie was one of the first students to let slip to Harry (and anyone else within hearing range) that he was a Muggle-Born.   He also said that he had been down for Eton when his Hogwarts letter had arrived, so … Continue reading

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#AtoZChallenge Day 4: Draco Malfoy

  Draco Malfoy was doomed from the start to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Death Eater.  The problem was, he didn’t realize that wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps was probably not the best idea he’d ever … Continue reading

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#AtoZChallenge Day 3: Colin Creevey

  Colin was a year behind the Golden Trio at Hogwarts, and was a source of constant annoyance to Harry during his second year (Colin’s first) because he was always following Harry around with his camera, wanting to take pictures … Continue reading

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#AtoZChallenge Day 2: Bathilda

  Bathilda Bagshot was an expert on wizarding history (not surprising, since she lived through so much of it), and one of Albus Dumbledore’s earliest correspondents.  The two actually became friends when his family moved to Godric’s Hollow after his … Continue reading

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#AtoZChallenge Day 1: Aberforth

Aberforth Dumbledore was one of the most overlooked characters in the entire Harry Potter series.  Even his own brother managed to forget he existed most of the time.  The most Albus ever told Harry about his brother was that he … Continue reading

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Ziva vs. the Computer

“Remove your hand or I will rip your arm off and beat you to death with it.”  Ziva glared at the hand on her computer mouse. “I’m just trying to help, Ziva.  You’ve been trying unsuccessfully to get this program … Continue reading

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You’re Lucky You’re Cute (Response to a writing prompt found on Pinterest)

“That’s disgusting.  You’re lucky you’re cute,” Hermione told Crookshanks, who ignored her and kept chewing on a leftover chicken leg bone. “That cat has never been cute a day in his life,” Ron said casually, never looking up from his … Continue reading

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Xena and Gabrielle in Rivendell (Original idea set in the Xenaverse)

Xena, Gabrielle, and Bilbo approached the small party of elves waiting for them at the entrance to Rivendell. “Mae govannen,” Elrond greeted them warmly.  “We’ve been expecting you, Bilbo.  Gandalf sent a message ahead of you, explaining you were on … Continue reading

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With Friends Like These… (Response to a writing prompt found on Pinterest)

“What happened to me last night?” “You thought you developed magical powers and could talk to squirrels.” “Kind of glad I don’t remember any of that.” “It’s okay, I got it all on video.” “Oh joy, you can show it … Continue reading

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