G.C Gray – Writings and ramblings…
“Writing is the only thing, that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else” Gloria Steinem
It’s hard to go anywhere or do anything without hearing the name “Harry Potter!” Even 15 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the boy-who-lived-twice is hounded by photographers and the press. Fame from a young comes with a price that Harry Potter knows all too well. From misinformation and smear campaigns, being made into a... Continue Reading →
Bloody Potter! He thought to himself. Bloody, cursing, Salazar-smiting Harry-bleeding-Potter! He chanted it to himself as he plucked each potion bottle down from his stores so that he could put them back into alphabetical order. Bloody Potter and his aching joints! Poor Potter and his skinned knees. Sacred Potter and his broken bones. He stopped,... Continue Reading →
Neville took a deep breath as he looked around the room. Expectant and encouraging faces stared back at him for the most part, albeit it he tried to avoid looking at his new in-laws. He felt his pulse pumping in his throat as his hands started to sweat. He had never liked speaking in front... Continue Reading →
A loud cheer went up as Ron walked over followed by a floating tray of drinks. They were once again sat in the three broomsticks all laughing and jeering at each other as someone else spun the bottle in the centre of the table. Ron cast a glance around the room and noted how empty... Continue Reading →
“Draco?” Harry called as he wandered through the house. “I left some papers in my office and need to check my stores again, I’ll return shortly” Draco called back shortly before the whoosh of flames. Harry has opened his mouth to tell him, he loved him but closed it with a roll of his eyes.... Continue Reading →
Authors note - I wanted to do something a little bit different. The writing prompt was 'Gala', and with the Met Gala having only just happened it occurred to me that, most of the fun is watching what some of the people are wearing and how wonderful (and sometimes crazy) the people look. I'll include... Continue Reading →
“I did it!” Neville breathed excitedly as he rested against the wall. “Did what?” Harry asked, turning to the taller man. “I asked her,” Neville smiled, feeling his hands begin to shake again at the memory. “Asked her? As in marriage?” Harry’s eyebrows raised in surprise. Neville nodded eagerly, unable to hide his lopsided grin.... Continue Reading →
Sunlight flooded in, giving the huge room a cheerful yet misty appearance. Large oval windows framed with elaborate curtains made up one wall, whilst pail panelling and mirrors made up the others. The effect was that of a large and elaborate greenhouse. Baroque tables and chairs filled the floor, all set out with delicate china... Continue Reading →
The room was almost silent in the early morning light. The deep, regular breathing coming from the bed next to him punctuated the tapping at the window which told Draco it was raining. He stretched carefully as the cover slowly slipped off his chest. He smiled as more of Harry's broad chest was revealed. He... Continue Reading →
causing it to clap in its frame. The low ceiling of the pub seemed even lower as voices and bodies filled the space. “Tell us again how you beat the Magpies, Gin?” Called Dean Thomas from the bar as they brought their drink over to the table. They had managed to commandeer a couple of... Continue Reading →
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