Stories by Cadid423

"As with most things, Luna is the one who notices first." The bonds forged through blood and rebellion can create the most unlikely of friendships. How the DA went from being classmates to teammates to family, or in which Luna Lovegood somehow becomes the glue that ties them all together. Notice: many creative liberties taken, but nothing completely non-canon.

"In many, many ways, Hufflepuff is my favourite House. My oldest child said something very profound to me... she said, 'I think we should all want to be Hufflepuffs.' I can only say to you, that I would not be at all disappointed to be sorted into Hufflepuff House." - JK Rowling, Harry Potter: Beyond the Page. Written for the 'Your Favorite Hogwarts House Boot Camp Challenge'.

"'What's the hardest part about being a teacher' she'd asked her mother once, way back when. Her mother had smiled sadly and replied, 'The waste.'" Professor Sprout's thoughts immediately after the 'Battle of Hogwarts'.

"In the weeks following the end of the war, everyone involved would agree unanimously that it had been all Terry Boot's idea." Various DA members as they recieve the signal to fight in the Battle of Hogwarts.

"Hey Susan…" he starts weakly. "I didn't realize that you'd woken up." Intelligent blue eyes stare back at him, her pale face showing no signs of surprise or sleepiness and privately, Justin is amazed that his wife's poker face is so effective even when she's just woken up." Justin Finch-Fletchley owes his wife an apology. One-shot.

Ten moments, two people, one day. "Seamus' gaze moves slowly to fixate on a point over Lavender's shoulder and the half-blood stops speaking abruptly, though whether this is because of 'stop-speaking-now' gestures Dean is no doubt making behind Lavender's back or the blonde's suddenly sour expression, she isn't completely sure." Spin off of 'Forgotten Patchworked Quilts'.

"She only allows herself to think such treasonous thoughts for a few brief moments before schooling her features into an expression more appropriate for a witch of her bloodline, adjusting her hand in a way to better flaunt her beautiful engagement ring." Engagement rings are supposed to be symbols of love and unity. Perhaps it's no surprise then, that Bellatrix Black hates hers.

"Severus Snape isn't sure what he expected for his first incounter with Harry Potter, but it certainly wasn't what he saw last night." A different take on Harry's first potions lesson. Drabble - dedicated to silver-nightstorm.

"Ernie's never had to put Justin's behavior into words before, so he's not really sure how to go about explaining this, but for the sake of his best mate's love-life, he makes a genuine effort." Hannah tries her hand at match-making, but it's Ernie who saves the day. Justin/Susan. A spin-off of 'Third Times the Charm', but you don't need to have read it.

"Is he traumatized? Stephen doesn't think so. 'Pathetic' would be a more appropriate monkier." War is life changing. Some people can deal with that. Others choose not to. Rated T for dark themes. Character death. Version 2 of 'Below the Water's Surface'.

Abandoned. Please see 'Whistle Your Way Home'.

"The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts." Because Seamus Finnigan has alway been a family man - he just forgets sometimes. A look into the mind of Seamus Finnigan: set in fifth year. Rated T for swearing. One-shot.

"Oh yes, our house ghost is the Grey Lady. The rest of the school thinks she never speaks, but she'll talk... to Ravenclaws." Not a soul alive knows the story of Helena Ravenclaw, because people always were, and still are to this day, much more concerned with her mother, Rowena. A short character piece on Helena Ravenclaw: the Grey Lady.

He swallows painfully, and when he speaks, there's an all too telling raspy quality to his voice. "You're going to make an excellent mother one day Narcissa. You will; I promise." Narcissa and Regulus only days before his death. Short one-shot.

"My name is Percy Weasley," Percy states calmly, meeting the other man's gaze evenly. "My dad's always said Professor Dumbledore would help anyone if they asked for it. I'm hoping it's a family trait." Percy Weasley during the events of Deathly Hallows. T for language. One-shot. Recently updated.

"For his part, Charlie Weasley is ridiculously impressed with his new family member. He hadn't known Fleur could be so creative." Charlie decides to reach out to his younger brother after new information comes to light. Prequel / Companion to 'Honor Bound Pledges', but can be read alone.

"I didn't turn in my homework, Professor, because it was covered in blood and I didn't think you'd appreciate the extra mess." In which Justin Finch-Fletchley is polite but stubborn, Hannah Abbott should be listened to more often, and Ernie Macmillan proves he does not have three feet. Covers years 2,4, and 5. Ernie's POV. Edited 6/28

"She either read Cho's mind or made a really good guess, and with what little Cho knows about Luna Lovegood, either one is equally possible." Cho and Luna discuss Cedric, nargles, and the meaning of grief. One-shot.