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[marlene edith mckinnon]

Marlene was ever so slowly making her way to the quidditch pitch, and had been for most of the afternoon. When the Astrology professor had cancelled, no moved class, so they could watch some sort of solar event just after dusk, Marlene had immediately decided to get in some broom time. You know, providing the first years weren’t on the pitch learning how to make a broom hover. Oh to be so young again. Pitch time was pretty scarce this term, and Marlene didn’t feel nearly ready enough for the quidditch season. So, why not use her free afternoon to beat around some bludgers?

Except then she had spent far too much time chatting with Elise during lunch, and then she ran into Derrick and he had spent the summer with his aunt in Hungary on a dragon reserve... Well, obviously Marlene wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to hear the stories from that adventure! By the time Marlene had actually made it outside, it was already well into the afternoon.

Of course, the distractions didn’t end there. She had bumped into a crowd on the lawns, and ended up chatting for a bit, then when they all left for potions, Marlene had stayed behind, lounging, enjoying the sun. Oh well, there was always next free period, right? The beater’s broom was on the ground next to her, and her bludgers [last year’s birthday gift, nothing special but they would do for the odd unapproved practice] were at her feet in their chest. Every so often they would make a particularly violent attempt at escape, and the rattling of their cage would remind Marlene that she was wasting precious pitch time.

But, it was so nice to just stretch out on the grass for a bit and gaze at the clouds.

Surely quidditch could wait another few minutes or so?

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[kevin donovan willis]

ONE DAY I'LL WISH UPON A STAR AND WAKE UP
WHERE THE CLOUDS ARE FAR BEHIND ME
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Kevin left the school with his overly heavy satchel of books and a silent determination to enjoy the outdoors while accomplishing something of the mounds of work he had ahead of him. Seventh year promised N.E.W.T.S and for Kevin that was more work than many others had. He was still taking an abundance of classes, more for the enjoyable thought of his future career than anything. As he waltzed out of the grand front doors of Hogwarts and took his long strides over to a free spot in the lawns, Kevin had the Ministry of the Magic on his mind. Students paraded around in the lovely weather, enjoying it before winter locked them all in, and some said "hello" as he passed. Kevin nodded politely and moved on towards a quieter area. Everyone must have expected it, he didn't go anywhere without his plan already made up.

Which made his running into Marlene Mckinnon an interesting story. She was enjoying the weather, admittedly out for quidditch practice , but not quite at the field yet. Kevin was walking briskly towards that area of the lawns, thinking at first that it was quite empty, when he slammed his foot into her chest of bludgers. It hurt, and he bit his lip, containing the pain in the most "Kevin" way possible. He looked down at the girl and stumbled a little. His satchel, then, at that perfect moment, ripped and busted, and an avalanche of books toppled down onto and around poor Marlene. Kevin's eyes bulged out of his sockets and he dropped to his knees. "Are you okay!?" His deep and booming voice, apologetic in tone, filled the lawns.

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BOMBARDED WITH BOOKS, AREN'T YOU LUCKY ^__^

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[marlene edith mckinnon]

Cloud watching was so underrated. Marlene could spend hours laying on the lawns, looking for visions of dragons or towers, or invisibility cloaks in the fluffy white clouds overhead. Anything that got the famously fidgety Marlene to stay still for more than ten minutes just had to be something special!

Later, when Marlene would regale her friends with the tale of this particular encounter, she would add special sound effects. To note Kevin’s arrival she would hum the theme from ‘Jaws’. Marlene had never seen the movie, as a witch she didn’t exactly subscribe to that sort of entertainment, but a year ago she had spent some time with her mother’s muggle family, and all the teenagers had been humming it for dramatic effect. Marlene had found it amusing and had been using it ever since, much to the bemusement of her magical friends. It was all for the drama though because Kevin’s approach had been perfectly silent. Marlene hadn’t noticed a thing, and was only notified of his presence when she heard the sound of something hitting her bludger trunk.

“That sounded painful,” the Gryffindor noted, immediately shifting ever so slightly so instead of laying completely flat she was half propped up on an elbow. Her other arm came up to shield her eyes from the sun as she squinted at Kevin, trying to see who was intruding on her quiet time. “Are you okay?” Marlene started to ask, but she barely got the first two words out before it turned to pained and shocked noises as Kevin’s books tumbled all around her, and on her.

Now, anyone who laughs and says that being hit with books isn’t painful has clearly never been the target of a rucksack of books. Those things had very sharp corners! And textbooks weighed so much! Plus, this Ravenclaw seemed to be carrying an entire library around on his back! It wasn’t just one or two books that hit Marlene on every available and prone surface, it was an avalanche.

It was over as quickly as it started, Marlene remained frozen on the ground. Upon first impact she had covered her face with her hands, and was now laying flat on the ground again, a stunned and dazed expression on her face. “What was that?!” Marlene replied loudly, ignoring Kevin’s question. It was rhetorical, the pool of books all around her made the answer pretty obvious.

Marlene pulled herself into a sitting position, books taking a second, much shorter fall, from her body to the ground. It was all too surreal, and Marlene, not really knowing how to react, started to giggle uncontrollably. “Trying to take out the competition?” She asked, though it was all a bit jumbled as the beater forced out the words around gasps and giggles.

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[kevin donovan willis]

ONE DAY I'LL WISH UPON A STAR AND WAKE UP
WHERE THE CLOUDS ARE FAR BEHIND ME
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The books littered the ground, upwards and backwards, opened, slightly ripped, folded in on themselves, and just generally making the outline of Marlene's body in the grass. Kevin was on his knees staring straight into her eyes, worried sick that his mountain of homework had just buried someone alive. He did his best to ignore the stabbing pain in his right, big toe, focusing instead on her most likely greater pain. When the shocked slipped away, laughter ensued, but Kevin's lips stayed locked in their straight, tensed up expression, his eyes burned with frustration, he threw off his now empty, and completely useless satchel. It slowly drifted and finally landed on the grass only a few feet away. Kevin moved a few of the books away from her, and once again expressed his concern. "I am terribly sorry Marlene. My satchel is a few years old..." Leave it to Kevin to over analyze a situation, to jump at once to the most serious of outcomes, totally disregarding her giggles and witty comments.

Kevin leaned forward and started stacking his books, far away from where they could topple over again. He picked up his Defense Against the Dark Arts text, which had to be the thickest book he ever owned, filled with diagrams and multiple scenarios. Next was Transfiguration, Spells Book Seven, and the three volumes to Studying for the N.E.W.T.S. The others were out of his reach, and he hastily pulled out his wand to summon them all to him, knocking her once more on the arm as he did so. Kevin fumbled with his pocket, trying to stow away his wand, and finally her words reached his ears. His nervous chuckled toppled out of his mouth and Kevin's lips lifted into a very slight grin. "Kyndrick would be pleased." He sat back and whipped his brow. The sun was shinning directly upon their rendezvous and the clouds were too thin to shroud it at that moment. Kevin could only imagine what daze he had knocked her out of. "I apologize." Once again, the worried gentleman.

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[marlene edith mckinnon]

Marlene had to admit, she found Kevin more than a tad disconcerting. Did the boy blink? He was just so serious, with his avoidance of Marlene's diffusion tactics. It had clearly been an accident, and though a bit shaken because being attacked by killer books was a bit of a shock when one was lounging in a lazy haze, Marlene was unharmed save for a few dents from the bigger books. Really, she took harder hits during quidditch games. His DADA textbook was thick, yes, but it was no bludger.

Perhaps Kevin was just pre-disposed to being so serious, he was, after all, a Ravenclaw... And a Willis. Marlene was friends with his brother, Ryan, and when that bloke got on the topic of music, he could be just as single minded. So, Kevin was double pre-disposed. As Marlene giggled away, he didn't even crack a smile. Poor guy, a masseuse would have a field day with him, of that Marlene was certain.

"Don't worry," Marlene dismissed the apology with a wave of her hand, her giggles subsiding. Supposing that she should help, Marlene leapt into action, though it was less of a leap and more of a lazy sweep of her arms as she haphazardly set the books she could reach in a pile for Kevin to take. But, Kevin clearly didn't need her help, as he had it all under control, even if he clumsily knocked her again as he summoned his books. Marlene laughed.

"Are you always this clumsy?" the Gryffindor teased, glad to see that she had, with her quidditch comment, coaxed a smile out of the worried Ravenclaw. "Did someone hit you with an off balance hex in Charms class? It's not every day someone trips over a bludger case. Do you want to see the healer?" Still teasing, but slightly more serious. After all, Kevin had nearly killed himself on her equipment. But, don't blink, or you'll miss it, for Marlene was not exactly known for being a terribly concerned or serious person.

"You'll have to try harder next time, I guess. Do you have anything bigger than that Defense book? Hogwarts: A History, perhaps? Although..." Marlene mused, tapping a finger dramatically on her cheek as her eyes sparkled with amusement, "I'll be expecting a book attack next time. You'll have to come up with a new plan, I'm afraid." She really shouldn't tease Kevin, he seemed so horrified about the situation, but it was too hard for this Gryffindor to resist.

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they’re all, 418
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just letting you know, “Ha, poor Kevin.”

[kevin donovan willis]

ONE DAY I'LL WISH UPON A STAR AND WAKE UP
WHERE THE CLOUDS ARE FAR BEHIND ME
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As Marlene teased Kevin, he somehow managed to pick up all of his books. His foot hurt, it throbbed, but he payed it no mind. Nothing like a chest filled with game balls to down a seventh year boy. No that wouldn't be what would bring him down, of course though, Kevin was thinking that if he didn't speak up she would be. She laughed and eased her way through the situation, Kevin freaked, in a word, and bumbled about with apologizes. He bit his lip and shrugged it off. Aurors were better than that, and since he was yet to be an auror, Kevin felt it best to get a good grip on his balls for once..and he wasn't talking about bludgers.

Kevin winked at Marlene, set his books aside and sat back to look at her, eye level. "Surprise attacks get the gryffindors down then huh, I'll pass the important information along." He laughed and gave her a grin. "You know, though, I've got friends in every house. You'll have the whole school after you in a jiffy." Kevin's voice was low and rough, but it came off quite easily. Kevin may be the serious studier, but he didn't live to breath in dust and old library fumes, or rack his brain with words and facts alone. Kevin did, at times, actually try and socialize. If Ryan were here, he'd be pushing Kevin down into the grass, tying him down with muggle rope if that's what it came to. So Kevin pushed his ripped satchel and books away and turned towards Marlene. He'd make a friend today.

"So Marlene, what are you doing out here? Just laying in the grass?" The Mckinnon sisters may be outdoorsy types, but Kevin couldn't really understand the idea of just relaxing outside. He came out with a load of books, ready to read up on the next chapters or generally make use of his time. He'd never be one to be found laying in the grass, which probably contributed to his general stress and worries when things losing control of his books happened.

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THE MCKINNONS WOULD GIVE HIM A RUN FOR HIS MONEY : D

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[marlene edith mckinnon]

“They do, but you’ve just told me there’s going to be a surprise attack... So it’s not a surprise anymore.” The Gryffindor laughed as she pointed out Kevin’s tactical error. You weren’t supposed to hint at your plans to your enemy! Luckily it was all in good fun, or Ravenclaw would certainly be unimpressed with this loose lipped member.

The Gryffindor was delighted that Kevin seemed to be warming up a bit, was that a wink Marlene had spotted? My, my, serious Kevin Willis, winking? What was the world coming to? Marlene could barely contain her grin, she was surprised, but it wasn’t unwanted. In fact, it was very much wanted. Marlene thrived on social interaction, the wittier the better. And no one was as witty as a Ravenclaw. Marlene didn’t sit outside in the hopes that no one would cross her path and make small talk. Sitting alone was fun for a minute or thirty, but eventually she wanted a knight in shining armour to roll up on his or her horse and save her from talking to herself like a crazy cat lady. So, Marlene rolled with the situation, slipping easily into the conversation. Ryan’s older brother wasn’t so bad when he loosened up.

“Every house?” Marlene questioned with fake worry in her voice. “I don’t know if I can compete with that. Slytherin doesn’t like me much, you know.” Was she actually concerned? Well, don’t tell anyone, but yes. It did concern her that Slytherin didn’t seem to like anyone, and that what was supposed to be harmless inter-house rivalry was turning sinister. But Marlene McKinnon wasn’t supposed to worry, so she merely grinned and teased Kevin some more. “But I think I’ll still manage to sleep tonight. After all, us Gryffindors, we’re pretty awesome” She laughed, choking on the last bit. Marlene was arrogant, but not quite that arrogant. At least, not yet anyway. Just wait until quidditch season got underway.

“Oh, you know. I was going to get in some practice time, but it’s nice, and the grass is soft. So, I got a little distracted.” Marlene shrugged, as if it was totally normal to just lay around outside for ages. And, well, it was. Ollie and Marley were always outside, Ollie with animals, and Mar just to be outside for the most part. “And what brings you to the grounds? Is there a NEWT study session in the Forbidden Forest? Advanced Care of Magical Creatures? Herbology? Or is this a study break?”

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they’re all, 418
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[kevin donovan willis]

ONE DAY I'LL WISH UPON A STAR AND WAKE UP
WHERE THE CLOUDS ARE FAR BEHIND ME
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Kevin leaned back on his arms, relaxing into the grass, the warm sun drifting over his face. This wasn't exactly a first for Kevin, but it was certainly a once in a blue moon type of thing for him. His palms settled into the soft grass, his nails got a smudge of dirt underneath them, his books weren't, for once, weighing him down. He chuckled along with Marlene. House rivalries were always thrown back and forth, and witty banter was usually the easiest way to make friends in another house. Kevin thought that the founders must have planned this in advance, how boring would their lives be if they couldn't make fun of each other? Gryffindor hot heads, Hufflepuff hippies, Slytherin creepers, and Ravenclaw...well Ravenclaw was just good all around.

"Well I wouldn't want you to be losing any sleep, if we're gonna beat you it might as well be when you're feeling up to it." Kevin tugged on his blue and bronze tie, as if to say, you know that I'm always right. Kevin wasn't on the quidditch team, but he could still have plenty of school spirit. He kicked one leg over the other and settled into the grass, feeling comfortable there, talking to Marlene. He usually only spoke to Olivia at their usual study session for N.E.W.T.S or saw her in class, but Marlene was a whole different story...Marlene was drawing out another side to Kevin, the easy going side. It was nothing short of a miracle.

Kevin looked over at his discarded satchel and stack of books and gave Marlene a laugh. "I was just going to get ahead in a few classes so it doesn't all pile up on me." His voice rushed on, as if it were normal to study half as much as he did. "N.E.W.T.S study sessions are on Sundays, surely Ollie's mentioned it. Advanced COMC is on Thursday afternoons, and Herbology way early in the morning for the best light." He paused, that dancing grin on his face slowly subsiding, realizing in that moment that she had, of course, been making fun of him. After all, it was never said that Ravenclaws were that apt at catching sarcastic tones. He cocked his head to the side and shrugged his shoulders. Embarrassment was starting to make that grass feel more like a bed of nails.

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SOMEONE SAY "NO SOCIAL LIFE!?"

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[marlene edith mckinnon]

“I sleep like a baby,” Marlene insisted lightly, picking at stray flint on her skirt. House pride wouldn’t let her say otherwise! It definitely wasn’t Kevin’s fault Marlene felt that she had to get the last word in on this. He just had that Ravenclaw air about him, and his body language certainly conveyed a know-it-all attitude. He was reminding her a bit of her own Ravenclaw parents. “Don’t worry, I won’t lose any sleep over Ravenclaw.” Possibly Slytherin, but only because the days before Slytherin and Gryffindor matches tended to turn violent. Not that Marlene was worried or anything... She’d be brushing up on her defensive spells.

“With a little luck we’ll both beat Hufflepuff,” Marlene conceded. “I don’t know who I’d love to see in last place more... Slytherin, or Ludo.” Not Hufflepuff in its entirety, just Ludo. There was always next year for Slytherin, but this was her last year to be better than her cousin at quidditch. McKinnons verses Bagmans! Gryffindor verses Hufflepuff! Oh, those purebloods and their family ties. Marlene got along better with her cousin than Ollie did, but that didn’t mean she didn’t want to annihilate Hufflepuff before he went off to be a famous quidditch star!

As the conversation drifted to school, Marlene was forced to think about all the work she had to do. She still had to read a chapter for this evening’s astronomy class, and then there was that care of magical creatures essay to finish, and Flitwick was expecting the class to be able to perform a cheering charm without sending their partners into hysterics by next class... Her to do was a kilometre long, at least. Marlene’s own smile faded as Kevin listed all the things he had to do just to stay on top of things. And now he was trying to get ahead! Get ahead? Marlene hadn’t been ahead in a class in... years. Definitely years. She was usually finishing up the next assignment the day before that assignment was due. There was just so much else to do!

Marlene quickly shoved thoughts of school from her mind, because this was a well deserved break bubble! School had to stay outside the bubble. “So that’s where Ollie goes on Sundays! I thought she had found herself a secret boyfriend,” Marlene laughed, only joking. Of course she knew about the Sunday study sessions! Quite popular amongst the seventh years, even the slacker types! As they chatted more and more about NEWTS, the Gryffindor didn’t miss the smile disappearing from the Ravenclaw’s face. But, she completely misinterpreted the reason. Assuming that Kevin was worrying about all the work he had to do, she decided to cheer him up a bit. “What do you do for fun? When you’re done studying? I mean, besides threatening Gryffindors with bodily harm? Kyndrick’s having a party you know. Are you going to go to that? Oh, what about Hogsmeade! Do you do Hogsmeade weekends?”

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cause you’re awesome, kevin willis
they’re all, 493
i love them, template @ + stockholm syndrome / lyrics @ the script *live like we’re dying
just letting you know, “He better not tell her he has no social life, or she's going to be all, "LET'S DO STUFF. NO STUDYING ALLOWED." :P”

[kevin donovan willis]

ONE DAY I'LL WISH UPON A STAR AND WAKE UP
WHERE THE CLOUDS ARE FAR BEHIND ME
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The seventh year Ravenclaw boy was literally at a loss for words. As he sat with Marlene, the clouds slowly rolling by, his books carelessly discarded in a pile behind him, and his mind locked on what he did for fun, Kevin was truly at a loss. He wasn't normally asked questions that he couldn't answer, but this one, though lighthearted and simple, was enough to wrack his perfectly formed, nicely stuffed brain. What did Kevin Willis do for fun, besides studying? Was it wrong for him to say that studying was fun, was it so terrible that this boy might actually enjoy school enough to make it a hobby while everyone else played quidditch? He didn't think so, and he was about to reply as such when he stopped himself. There was something that Kevin did for fun, and no, it wasn't interning at the Ministry.

"Actually, those things don't quite cut it for me." He said with a grin. He thought that Marlene, prone to watching the clouds go by on a sunny afternoon would be the best person to share his little secret with. "I like to...experiment...with magic." His vague statements and silly grin were enough to many any one wonder about his sanity, and perhaps about their own safety, and if Marlene was in the category of one worrying about their safety she was in for a ride. Kevin dipped into his pocket and pulled out a stick. Not just any ordinary stick, it was exactly eleven and five eights inches of dark cherry wood, and it was filled with the stuff that made Kevin Willis who he is. Kevin flourished it about, pausing for effect, and aimed it directly at himself.

Wingardium Leviosa! Kevin had barely finished the words when his body lifted off the ground with a slight jolt, raised up a few more inches, and hovered. The bottom of his slacks had a couple nice green smears from the grass, but for the most part, Kevin looked seriously normal for once. It could have been the absurd way he used first year charms, or the dancing grin on his face for his extremely nerdy wit, but it most likely was the fact that he was truly having fun that made Kevin look a little more personable right then. "I like the feeling of weightlessness. You can do just about anything like this." And with that Kevin pulled his wand arm down quickly and he practically shot directly upward to the clouds.

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this is why wingardium leviosa is the favorite spell for all my rp characters ^__^

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[marlene edith mckinnon]

Marlene watched Kevin Willis expectantly. She really couldn’t say why, but she was surprisingly interested in what the older Ravenclaw did for fun. She just knew it would be an interesting insight into his mind, and Marlene was as curious as if he was a particularly rare magical creature. Which, she supposed the studious Ravenclaw was in a way. He was, after all, head boy. How many of those existed compared to the millions of students that had passed through the hallowed halls of Hogwarts? Only about a thousand.

The Willis boys were all so serious, and although Marlene counted Ryan amongst her friends, she had to admit that his sometimes single-minded drive in regards to his music could be exhausting. Was Kevin the same? Marlene didn’t know. It was Ollie who had classes and spent more time with Kevin. She wouldn’t mind befriending the Ravenclaw though, and actually found herself hoping that this conversation could be the start of a tentative friendship. He had a much more calming presence than most of her friends. He was a bit like Dorcas, not really, but just in how steady he seemed to be. There were times when Marlene craved a bit of steadiness in amongst the drama that was Gryffindor.

Finally, it appeared that Kevin had a reply ready. Marlene smiled encouragingly as he insisted that things like Kyndrick’s party and Hogsmeade held no appeal. Awful! When did Kevin get to escape the castle walls? Hogsmeade had never lost its glossy appeal to Marlene, who adored the chance to leave behind the school for a few hours every month. He likes to experiment... Marlene leaned closer to the Ravenclaw with every pause, her eager eyes widening. He was going to confide in her! But what? Thoughts flashed briefly through Marlene’s head. With boys? Was Kevin gay? The scandal! Oh dear, she could be twins with Rita in that moment. But, no, she should have known it would quite a bit more innocent than that. Her expectant look gave way to confusion as Kevin announced that he liked to experiment with magic. He looked positively unhinged, but as happy as a child at Christmas. Had Marlene really, a mere seconds earlier, been thinking about how steady the head boy was? She would have to reassess because it seemed that Kevin was much more complex than Marlene had thought. A challenge! Accepted!

Marlene watched eagerly as the other boy pointed his wand at himself. He needn’t worry about Marlene, who tended to completely disregard safety at every turn. “What are you doing?” though the question was unnecessary, for Kevin was already saying a spell. Oh. Oh. Why hadn’t she ever thought to do that? She stared up at Kevin, now feeling like she, too, was a child at Christmas. He was floating. Without a broom! Marlene loved flying, why else would she spend so many hours playing and practicing at quidditch?

Until now her personal belongings had been forgotten, strewn around her in an chaotic fashion. Marlene glanced around her, wildly, looking for her wand. She wanted to experience the weightlessness Kevin was talking about. This was an adventure, and Marlene never said no to an adventure. Her left arm snaked out to grab her wand, finally spotted with her beating gloves, and pointing it at herself, mimicking Kevin’s form, “Wingardium leviosa!” Now, Marlene was floating, though Kevin had already left her behind. “How do you go higher?” she shouted after him, eager to spread her wings, so to speak.

hey it’s, finished!
cause you’re awesome, kevin willis
they’re all, 587
i love them, template @ + stockholm syndrome / lyrics @ the script *live like we’re dying
just letting you know, “uhm, i think kevin just made a friend, whether he wants one or not, haha.”

[kevin donovan willis]

ONE DAY I'LL WISH UPON A STAR AND WAKE UP
WHERE THE CLOUDS ARE FAR BEHIND ME
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His body was floating just below the clouds. It was as if he could reach up and slide a hand through their soft, billowing whiteness. His entire body had been levitated by a simple spell learned in first year charms, with just a little determination practically anyone could levitate themselves or their friends. The trick was to keep a steady stream of magic flowing out of your wand, and if you couldn't do that...then maybe just a foot off the ground was the most appropriate place to levitate. This, however, is Kevin we're talking about. He gladly shot himself up and out of sight of Marlene, enjoying the freedom of weightlessness and the thrill of the heights and the wind rippling through his gray, school issued, sweater. He glanced down at Marlene who was eager to join him, which wasn't a surprise considering her strong quidditch skills. He set her a chuckle and cuffed his hand around his mouth to shout down to her.

"You just push really hard opposite the direction you want to go!" He lowered down closer into her field of vision and threw his wand arm out towards the left and let himself drift over to the right. "Just don't use too much force until you're ready for it."

[/b] He chuckled again and with his last word of advice he sent as much force downwards as he could, closed his eyes, and shot upward into the brilliant blue sky. Watching the clouds from up here was much more enjoyable and Kevin laid down on his back, his arms reaching up to cross behind his head, and he gazed on at the many shapes that floated in and out of his eyesight. There were all kinds of things to be imagined if you had that childish way about you. Usually Kevin didn't but when he was practically flying above the lawns of Hogwarts, part of him slipped into that third year persona, before all of his classes started to become just another part of the "business".
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eep sorry it's kind of short.

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