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Charely Potter 07-20-2019 10:20 PM

The Fourteenth Year - Sa16+
 
The Fourteenth Year
These are compiled moments surrounding my first third gen character on here, Thadius 'Taddy' Gage Potter, following his fourteen birthday and final year at Hogwarts. Other SSRPG characters including my own are referenced respectfully as well.

Disclaimer: The universe in which I am writing my story surrounding elements and locations are strictly derived from the creations of J.K. Rowling.

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One

Wow, thanks Mum and Dad. Taddy thought as he opened up the last pile of gifts on his bed. A Beater's Bat with his own name engraved. His parents were the best. Having a professional Quidditch player and a Primary School teacher for parents usually meant amazing gifts.

It was Halloween 2098, his favorite time of the year, not only for seeing Hogwarts decorated in spooky decorations for the holiday, but it was his birthday. He also just happened to share his birthday with his younger sister Daisy, who was in her first year at Hogwarts. Since she was sorted into Hufflepuff, he would have to meet up with her later at breakfast so they could compare the gifts they had received.

Glancing over at the pile on the side, Tad overlooked some of the other gifts he received. There were sweets, sweaters, new dress robes, Quidditch books, book planners, mostly studying and school related. But there were also some items from Hogsmeade at the local Joke shop. He smirked thinking about getting to use the bat in the air for games and practices. Actually, he wanted to test it out now. Looking over to see his dorm mates were still asleep... nah, he couldn't ruin their beauty sleep. Some of them need it, he privately thought, getting up to change into appropriate attire. He was going out to fly.

Heading downstairs he smiled at Rowena politely before continuing in the direction of outside when he was stopped by Elisa. His Auntie. "Oh, hey Auntie." He grinned. She was always so serious looking but today was an exception.

"Hey yourself, and where do you think you're going so early?" So serious she took her Auntie role to another level.

"Just going for a walk.." Which was true, just that he planned to do other things after walking.

"Mmhmm....." She surveyed him. "Going to swat some flies with that?" Oh right. He was holding that beater's bat. She laughed.

"It's okay, I had some free time from studying anyway. But you're not going anywhere before you open my gift." Almost shoving a small parcel into Tad's free hand.

Somewhat surprised, Tad didn't waste anymore time before opening it up to see a mirror. "Alana and I pitched in to get mirrors for you and Daisy so you can talk with your mum and dad more often." Tad now was taken aback, they weren't exactly cheap given how far they were able to work. He hugged her instead. He was going to talk with them later in the day now.

"You're welcome, just be careful out there. I'll get Daisy so we can cheer you on."

Taddy ordinarily would've rolled his eyes, his Auntie Elisa was always protective over him. He didn't need the extra attention as much anymore despite appreciating their support. But today and likely for a while, he didn't object. "Haha, okay. I'll see you later." With that, he was off.


Charely Potter 08-04-2019 02:56 AM


Two

The wind was picking up, as a wave of force pushed onto them. It was blurry all around as Taddy could not see. Where would could he go? He couldn't, he just felt pushed all around. His ears were bothered by the shrilling noise. His name was being called. By who? Where? Suddenly he was pinched.

"Ow!" Taddy jumped.. it was just another day dream.

"Finally, now that you're back to Earth Tad, let's go again!" Freya Nielson. The new Ravenclaw Captain. That's right, he was at practice. They had an upcoming match against Hufflepuff in less than a week and the pitch hasn't missed their presence in the coming mornings leading up to it. Freya was a sharp contrast from Juni, who was firm yet kind. Freya however was a force. Overtime when she went on long-winded speeches and theories over every player and how they could improve, he found himself drifting into another world until she was done.

Tad re-adjusted his broom with his bat in the other hand before getting into position with Jackson nearby him. Waiting until the whistle blew was when he kicked off the ground to get to flying. This was what he loved, flying in the air. It was exhilarating scouting the skies for the object to hit. He smiled at Chloe who passed by, already with her eye on the prize. For some time he felt like he should get the Seeker position, it was a different playing one than what his dad ever played. But his dad was professionally a Chaser, that was his calling, being a Beater had to be his after all.

With another sound of the whistle, Tad stopped for a moment. Wait.. This whistle was a lower volume and was getting louder. Not the same kind of whistle Freya carried. The bludger was released and flying nearby. His bat was at the ready when he turned to see one already heading toward Trinetta by the goal posts. He looked to Jackson in hopes he would see what he had in mind. It was a brief eye contact before Taddy flew over in the direction of the three hoops and took a crack and-

*WHACK*


The bat made contact with the bludger sending it away with Jackson flying ahead in the direction of where the bludger flew. Taddy sighed. Somehow this was exhausting to him today. He could use a nap right after this. The rest of practice went well. He managed to hit 3 bludgers and only nearly took off someone's head once this time. Opening up his locker in the locker room, he eyed himself in the mirror... "Yuck.." Acne. He was really a teenager. He would have to get some potions to cure them. Especially since they were looking a little tinted in color. It must be all the practices, getting himself dirtier and sweating more. That's when Freya's voice broke in.

"Good practice everyone, now hit the showers. We'll be back here tomorrow morning before classes again." Taddy resisted the urge to roll his eyes. He respected Freya, truly, she was very gifted, did way more than Quidditch, and was easy to get along with. But he could use a free day of hard grueling practices for once. He wouldn't dare say it though, he just had to wait it out until they won the match. Yeah.. when they won the match. Right now though, he could really use a nap after his shower. After his...

*THUMP*

That was it, Tad was out like a light in the locker room floor for his nap.

Credit to: Ravenclaw Quidditch Team 2098-99 for references

Charely Potter 11-30-2019 02:45 AM


Three

"Hey... earth to Tad!"

Taddy blinked at the snapping fingers in his face. "Huh? Oh!" That's right, it was lunch time now. The day after their team lost to Hufflepuff and his elbow was getting stained in gravy with the mash potatoes as he made a quick fix to remove it. Giggles were erupting leading to his face to redden.

"She didn't see that right?" He asked Ewan and Mark, who he considered some of his best male mates. Whether they responded, he didn't hear. The sight of Trinetta with her friends blocked out most other sounds in his head. He thought she was so cool and pretty, even though she was a year above him. She was also on the Quidditch team and... they barely talked outside the sport. Their last match she stopped all but one goal while they scored 100 points against Hufflepuff.

Tad sighed, for some reason, girls who were not apart of his family became hard to talk to. It was bugging him. Maybe he could talk with Chloe or Holly for some tips.. Nah, he needed to figure this out on his own. The sound of the bell meant that this would have to be postponed.

---

Later that evening, Tad stared out the window after opening it slightly to allow the breeze in. Winter was arriving and Christmas Break was nearby. He wanted to have the last flight out on his broom before heading home. But that wasn't allowed, their practices have been halted due to the strange weather. It was getting difficult to see out on the Lake now, it was at this time when he could catch the sunset. Tad shut the window after some time and walked over to his trunk where he began to pack his broom and the essentials. He stopped momentarily when he picked up the family portrait. His mum, dad, and siblings were beaming up at him. Darius was on his shoulders while Daisy was trying to keep Tierra still before they all held each other. He felt calmer now than ever before he placed it in the trunk with the others. He would be heading back home in the morning.


Characters Referenced:
Trinetta Gladin (Lissy Longbottom)
Mark Gunter (Uncle Moose)
Ewan Jones (GD2204)
Chloe McCarthy (Bazinga)
Holly Tamesis (Stormdancer)

Charely Potter 04-02-2021 07:20 PM


Four



There it was a poster for Wrock Night in the Ravenclaw Common room, serving as a reminder of the event for the time it remained up by his bed. Tad had been looking forward to this night in a while as he got himself dressed out of his uniforms. Today he was sporting an all-black attire, sleeveless shirt, jeans, and dark dragon boots that he picked out with his grandfather over the summer.

He didn't want to show up without bringing anything though as he heard the music coming through the doors. "You coming, Tad?" Tad heard one of his dormmates ask but he waved them away while rummaging through the trunk. That's when he found his secret stash of candy and sweets from Hogsmeade. He was going to send some to Darius and Tierra back at home, but he could always grab some more and send them next time. He wanted to put on a good image and... if a certain someone noticed him. The thought made him blush.

Tad carried a small bag filled with honeyduke's candy, cookies, and cakes before he exited his dorm. He waved at those nearby as he saw two of the Prefects Jackson and Hanna talking with each other along with their Head of House, Professor Stewart. Jackson's hair for one was dyed in blue and purple, dressed in a muscle black tank top and leather pants to match.

"You look very Rock and Roll," said Hanna. She was wearing a singlet and black jeans.

""You both do," said Professor Stewart. A departure from her black robes instead was a fitted dress covered by a mini-leather jacket with her hair down.

"You look great too, Professor! I like your jacket," said Hanna.

Professor Stewart looked proudly at them. "You two have done rather excellently in putting this together. I'm proud of you."

Tad walked over to them putting one of his smiles, "Hi Professor Stewart, hi everyone. I brought some snacks." Holding the bag up brandishing the goodies.

"Hey!" Hanna smiled at Tad, "Rockin' outfit. I was going to put a bunch of tartan bows on my top with safety pins."

"That’s very nice of you, Mr. Potter. Are you ready to join in the fun?" Professor Stewart commented. Tad really admired his Head of House so this compliment uplifted him. Soon they were joined by a first-year student.

"Hello Professor Stewart. Hello everyone." Analiese said. Her hair was dyed purple, dressed in short-sleeved black t-shirt, a leather jacket, black skinny jeans and dark dragon-skin boots.

"Analiese, your hair looks great!" Hanna admired. Followed by Professor Stewart, "Hello, Ms. Allanach-Senchuri! Have you ever been to a rock and roll themed party before?" For some reason Tad found himself tuning in and out of the conversation that followed before him. He couldn't explain why but perhaps it was the music that was distracting him.

"Well then, I reckon the others will be here soon. In the meantime, either of you want to get started with some music?" Professor Stewart asked them.

"I'll start!" Jackson didn't hesitate to raise his hand before Tad could who chuckled at this. "Hanna wanna sing with me? I was thinking maybe one of those ones like... ooh, Queen has some good stuff my dad showed me or The Beatles? Aerosmith? Some of these I've never even heard of!"

"I like The Beatles, actually," Hanna replied. "But whatever song works for me."

Tad's daydreaming continued as the conversations flew before him. Eventually, it was interrupted by Professor's Stewart, "[b]You should have a go at one of the instruments.[/]b"

Hm? That was when Jackson asked again, "Anyone wanna be in my baaaand??""

Oh, yeah. Bands are cool. Tad nodded, "I'll join you guys," Setting down the bag of snacks on the nearby table before he went up to the stage set-up.

"D-do we need to... to do a sound check or something?" Hanna asked as she held the mic. She looked back at Professor Stewart was on the drums, Tad held the bass, and Jackson held the guitar.

"Let's go for it," Tad pumped a fist up in a cheer.

Their sound was rough, as expected for the first couple rounds. But after a three songs their sound was fitting. It was pure magical, only stopping so Tad could get himself a drink. The room was getting dizzy though, leading him to turn in early. He had class the next morning after all.


Characters Referenced:
Head of House / Professor Kaysha Stewart (FearlessLeader19)
Prefect Jackson Thomas (Dokimoto)
Prefect Hanna Newton (Jessiqua)
Analiese Anderson (SneakySeverusSnape)


Credit to: Ravenclaw Common Room Activity 2098-99 for reference

Charely Potter 04-08-2021 08:04 PM


Five


Taddy had been cooped up in the castle for a while and he definitely wanted the fresh air, but he wanted to take in a nice view of the scenery. Winter was almost over, as he rubbed his hands together. He didn't know why he was getting so hot and cold lately, but this wouldn't stop him. His blanket fell beneath them as he climbed out one of the open windows.

The outdoors felt much better as he walked through the grounds. It was a huge fog encircling the area but each step taken left a clear path for Tad. There was little reason to turn back as the breeze greeted him.

It's okay.. It's okay.

Tad considered if he should have told Elisa where he was headed. She had promised to leave him alone to recover so that she didn't get sick as well. Sometimes it annoyed him having a constant eye over him, but it was nice knowing he had an Aunt that cared. She was family. His little sister, however, definitely could use the extra watching over compared to him. He was fourteen and would be fifteen later in the year.

"There," Tad exclaimed in relief. Almost running towards the wooden bridge.

After reaching the bridge, he leaned against the railing to take a nice look.

Now this was neat.

As Tad gripped onto the railing of the bridge, he had looked out into the open. It was a shame that it was getting foggier by the day. Suddenly he was reminded of the new rule enforced. Why am I out here? Tad thought to himself. They weren't allowed outside at all. But on the other hand, he had been feeling feverish the past couple of days. Logically he would visit the Hospital Wing. Why didn't I go there instead? Tad couldn't find a reason, something compelled him to take care of himself instead. He could feel his brain contradict his own thoughts at times. His head pounded in the mornings and before bed, the acne on his face wasn't stopped anytime soon.

Just as he looked down, he could see how far the bottom was due to... there not being a visible bottom. He also noticed his hands, they were normally slender and soft but were now tinted in a faint purple. Something wasn't right and he was starting to no longer feel comfortable and relaxed but chilled and cold. He needed to go back to the castle. He could go inside the way he came in and see Auntie Elisa about taking him to the Hospital Wing, he didn't want to scare his little sis, Daisy about this. They both worried, but Auntie Elisa was more straight-forward in the end and he had to be the big strong brother Daisy admired.

Tad thought about them as he trenched back out of the walkway of the bridge towards the castle. It was empty, there was a definite silence other than the crunch noises his footsteps made across the ground. How long had he been walking? A few seconds? A few minutes? ... Hours? It was starting to feel like that for some reason.

Taddy furrowed his brows. The walk from the castle to the bridge wasn't that long, that's why he chose this spot specifically. He looked over his shoulder to not see the bridge or anything anymore. Just fog. He turned back attempting to walk faster and faster and faster.

But he wasn't making much of a distance if any at all. The castle grew fainter and he began to feel himself be pulled back. He forced himself forward as much as possible, which only caused him to trip forward. Goosebumps were forming onto his skin as the cold drew over him and he felt himself being pulled.. away... His fingers only grazing the dirt in fit attempts to grab a solid object.

The fourteen-year-old cried out. "HELP! SOMEBODY!" His mouth opened but nothing came out as he tried to scream out. It was as if someone had cast a Muffliato charm on him. The silence was still there, it was deafening as he started to wonder if this was real.

What could he do? He turned around seeing nothing but fog. That's when he heard a scream, it indistinguishable, as he looked around to find the location. He couldn't see a thing, it was starting to bother his eyes after a while. Whispers then came in all directions, growing louder and louder as he felt it against it.

"STOP!" Tad cried out. The scream was still ongoing, was there someone else out here with him? He didn't have time to figure out as he felt himself get thrown, pulled, pushed, knocked down. His body was being sent in all directions hitting objects he didn't know of. Was he still at Hogwarts? Where was this taking him?

He felt himself getting pulled enough for him to finally cry out in pain before the cold returned. He was so cold. He could barely move or even open his lips to make noise any longer. When he opened his eyes he saw figures of shadows with faces. Scary faces. Faces terrifying enough that he couldn't look any longer when he saw a girl lifelessly moving with him.

No more.. He thought. He hugged himself as he felt himself get thrown with the impact. This was it? He thought. It was difficult for him to even think with all the noises.

Tad thought back to cheering up Daisy when she was scared about starting Hogwarts and hugging her after the feast. Then there was Auntie Elisa playing with them. His friends playing Quidditch with him. Chloe glaring at him for trying out for Seeker again before they were laughing together on the Quidditch field when she was Seeker once again. Getting his beater's bat and thanking his parents. Christmas seeing all of his family together. They were so happy.

There were more memories flashing by him. Cheering with his siblings as he watched his dad play Quidditch. Getting to play Quidditch with his dad's team for practice. His grandpa telling him stories about the past. Giving Darius and Tierra piggyback rides before Daisy joined in. Seeing his siblings born and holding them each. Seeing his extended family. They were a big part of his life. Then there were memories of stuff he didn't think he could remember.

His dad and mom holding him as a baby. His dad showcasing him to all his friends. Then flashing through his own dad's life, seeing how he and his mom met, their adventures. Then his grandfather's memories. Then his great-grandfathers and beyond. He was starting to feel sad to see what began his life would come to an end. He felt so cold until.... the cold started to disappear.

---


Tad started to feel warm as the incredibly sore pressure he felt after getting thrown start to disappear. He felt like he was flying but he was not trusting this growing safe feeling just yet. Until he took the chance and then...

Tad finally opened his eyes. He was confused. He was home. Did the mist carry him out of Hogwarts and back home? He smiled, running towards the house. He could hug his parents, Dare, and Tierra, and then they could tell Daisy and Auntie Elisa it was safe to leave as he headed to the brightness... only for it to disappear.

The sight of his home transformed and he was now standing in a vast white space. He looked down at himself, he wasn't cold anymore and his skin was returning to a natural tone that he hadn't seen since before winter. He took a chance to speak, surprised to hear himself again.

"..I'm alive?"

"I'm afraid not."

Taddy jumped at the grave voice looking around before seeing...

"Grandpa?" It looked just like him walking towards him, perfectly groomed, but now with incredibly long hair. The laugh that escaped him was similar but not the same as his grandfather Charely. No, it wasn't Grandpa Charely, it was his-

"You don't remember me? I'm your Geepa Darius." It took a moment for Tad to remember him, his great-great-grandfather, who his own little brother was named after. Darius Potter. The long hair on the man was pitch-black, but then turned a silver grey resembling closer to the image Tad was more familiar with. Darius Potter was over a century-old when Tad had memories of him. He was 5 years old by the time his Geepa had passed away. He had just enough amount of memories to fully recall him.

"..Oh yeah, Dare was named after you," Taddy then paused for a moment. "But if I can see you that means..." He couldn't even finish the words before he felt the hand touch his shoulder. It hurt. Not the hand, but the realization. It was over. The pain was over... But so was his life, all before the age of fifteen.

"...Do they know?" Tad looked up to find his sight blurred and his cheeks moist.

"They will," So they didn't know yet, but they would eventually. He didn't want to think about how they would react. He felt bad. So bad that more tears fell down his cheeks.

"Taddy... it's not your fault. You weren't in control for a good while," Darius explained. "You were experiencing early signs of Spattergroit, which fought against your better judgment leading you out."

Tad listened but he couldn't believe it. It explained the last couple of weeks with his recklessness and lack of logistics. One moment he was coherent in class, the next he found himself awake under the table in an empty class bundled up. But it still didn't ease the pain.

"...I... I can't go back?" Taddy's voice croaked at that word. "Not even to say goodbye?" He couldn't believe it. "..Why?"

"I know, son.. while you do have the option to go back, but if you do you can never return home," It sounded hopeful, until the last bit. Seeing Tad's confused expression. "You are aware of the ghosts in the school?"

That's when it dawned on him. He remembered Professor Dopple who had died the previous term but still managed to stay on to teaching for the remainder of the year. Did he want to go back to forever be at Hogwarts? He would see not only his siblings attend and graduate but also future relatives. And... then they'd too would go on without him when they passed away. Then what? He would be the next Moaning Myrtle crying about death in his spare time? He didn't want that.

"What if I don't want to be a ghost... what then?"

His Geepa Darius reminded him so much of his dad and grandpa. The voice of reason, they were patient, kind, he admired that. His Geepa however had more spunk, probably from being a Slytherin. He wanted to be just as fun for his own kids which... he never will have.

"To answer that I will have to ask, where would you like to go?" His Geepa asked.

Tad was still in the process of sitting through all of this. "Er.. before I say where, can I still ask something?"

His great-great-grandfather didn't object.

"They will be able to find me.... right?" He had to know about the mist and what took over him. He had felt himself being thrown all over the place. For all he knew he was below the bridge he was admiring not too long ago. That had to be the worst. Not only the idea of his family not knowing where he is but never being able to find him. Like his grandmother Eve, who he had never met before that went missing too. But it made him feel bad for his dad. Would he have to suffer missing him without any closure as well?

"..They will."

Suddenly Tad's vision began to blur and he felt something wet glide over his cheeks at that moment again. He had to take a few deep breaths before he was able to speak again.

"Then.. I'd like to go home. Not as a ghost but as.. me."

His Geepa smiled solemnly down at him before holding out his hand.

"Follow me then, you're safe."

Tad took his hand and followed him into the light with a smile.

---

It would be a few months in the latter half of 2099 before Tad was discovered with an older student Kamryn Keighley on Hogwarts grounds by the task force. Protected safely by a mound of vegetation that covered them like a blanket. They were able to return home and rest peacefully at last.


The End



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