Defo A Plan

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It’s been a while since I’ve made a post, and I figured that these tips might be extra helpful with exam season approaching. As someone who struggles a lot with procrastination, I do everything I can to fight the urge to put assignments off until the last minute (even though I’m not always successful). 

As always, good luck! (ᵔᴥᵔ)

CHOOSE ME. PICK ME. LOVE ME.

[A short Drarry fic inspired by Meredith Greys famous speech to Derek in Grey's Anatomy]

In the years following the war, Harry Potter did everything he was supposed to do. He married the girl, he got the job at the ministry. Harry Potter was doing everything right.

Then one day, Ginny Weasley had decided she had enough. They had been growing apart for months, if not years. Harry had walked into the house, his bags packed and waiting for him. This was it. This was the end. So Harry nodded and walked out of the house, belongings with him. He knew it was coming. But he was still hurt.

He'd decided, then, to take up the post as Defence Against the Darks Arts professor at Hogwarts. It was there that he met Draco Malfoy once more, working as the healer in the hospital wing. It was then a spark ignited. Malfoy and Potter had began a relationship - secret from the students, of course. They had fallen madly in love with each other, knowing then that this was meant for them all along. They were drawn to each other right from the start of their first year at school. Two sides of the same coin.

Then one day Ginny appeared at Hogwarts. She had taken up a temporary post to teach flying and referee Quidditch. Conflicted, Harry resumed the marriage with Ginny, as though it had never stopped.

"She's my wife, Draco. I have a duty to her." He said, kissing Draco's head for the final time before walking away to his quarters.

Draco was furious. His heart was broken and the cruel walls that he once had were built back, brick by rotten brick. He avoided Potter and Weasley for weeks. He couldn't stomach the sight of it. Draco appeared to be apathetic to their rekindled marriage to the naked eye. Everyone supporting him through it, despite his protestations that he was fine.

Then one day he snapped. He could see that Harry wasn't in love with Ginny. He knew Harry wasn't happy with her and Draco certainly wasn't happy without Harry.

The blonde cornered his former flame in the DADA office, locking the door behind him. This talk was going to be uncomfortable, but he knew he had to get it off his chest.

Draco took in a deep breath, his eyes bloodshot and rimmed with tears. He was setting himself up for hurt and he knew it. "You've not to say a word, Potter. Let me speak." He said, his voice cracking with emotion.

He paused for a moment, thinking of exactly what to say. When he was ready, he took a shaky breath and stared at the man he once held in his arms at night.

"I lied," he began. "I'm not out of this relationship. I'm in. I'm so in, it's humiliating because here I am begging." His voice was shaking and tears were dripping down his cheeks. But he wasn't going to stop. Draco Malfoy had a loose monologue prepared and Potter had to hear it.

"Your choice, it's simple: her or me. And I'm sure she's really great... But Harry, I love you. In a really big pretend to like your music, let you eat the last piece of cheesecake, hold a wireless over my head outside your window, unfortunate way that makes me hate you, love you." Draco sighed shakily, fighting every instinct to go and take Harry in his arms, to cup his cheek and give him the love he deserves. That they both deserve.

"So pick me. Choose me. Love me." Draco pleaded, determined to win his lover back. It was pathetic, really. But Potter must know how he felt. He couldn't take it any longer.

Harry stood, dumbstruck, staring at Draco. In that moment he was as conflicted as ever. For once in his life, The Boy Who Lived, wasn't sure if he should do what was expected of him. He wanted to hold Draco and love Draco.

And so they stood there, staring at each other in silence.

What should they do?

ellie + hands bc im gay

tumblr text posts ft. draco malfoy

🔥Quiet workout(293 cal)🔥

🍄100 leg lifts(each side)

🍁75 squats

🌻50 crunches

🌏50 sec plank

🌱50 sec wall sit

this is the one thing i need in my life other than good grades

Any ideas for efficient breaks between study sessions?

I’m a pro at this;

For a 5 minutes breaks;

Clean your desk. This is very important because you would want to have a clean space when you want to return to studying. It’ll also help you focus more.

Grab a healthy snack. Carrots and nuts are my favorite snacks tbh. 

refill your bottle of water.

Solve a rubix cube (if you know how to solve it)

Check your email or messages, but make sure you don’t spend more than 5 minutes. Just reply to the important ones.

Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee.

For 10-15 minutes breaks;

Prepare some oatmeal! I love oatmeal and I always have some during my break. It’s very nutritious and it wakes you up frankly.

Have a shower. Sometimes when I’m sleepy, I just take a short shower, usually moderately cold, maybe even warm, and change into fresh clothes. That boosts my level of concentration AND makes me feel amazing.

Tidy your room. This is a nice way to control the mess and it sets you in a better mood, knowing that everything is in place and neat. 

Call a friend! You sometimes need to chat with someone that makes you feel happy.

Watch a youtube video (preferably motivational). This is what I do most of the time. It really gives me a boost of motivation and kind of reminds me why I’m doing what I’m doing. Why I shouldn’t stop.

Exercise; some yoga sequences, crunches, squats, ANYTHING REALLY! Maybe practice your splits or bridge. I don’t know, just MOVE your body. I frankly dance. I just place some music and start to choreograph to it. Or I also practice my kicks for karate (trying to get them higher than usual). Just do any kind of exercise that moves your body.

For 20-40 minutes breaks;

POWER NAP YAASSS. If you feel too tired, just sleep. Tell someone to wake you up in 20 minutes or so. but don’t exceed the 40 minutes or else you would wake up tired rather than energized. Tbh, a 20 minutes power nap is the best option.

Read a chapter from your favorite book. Just one chapter yeah?

Prepare lunch, or dinner. I honestly just go heat up my food and eat it, or maybe actually prepare some (noodles bruh). and then I watch something while I’m eating, like a part of that musical I’ve been wanting to watch (Heathers is what I’m currently watching).

Prepare next week’s spread. I tend to do that during the weekends.

Skincare! Since I have rosacea (it sucks), I use this time to wash my face, apply a face mask, then wash my face AGAIN then put some serum to regenerate the skin. Not only is this good for my skin, but it also makes me more relaxed.

Go outside! go to the library, the coffee shop, the grocery store, the park. ANYTHING. You need fresh air. 

For 1-2 hours break; 

THIS IS THE MOST YOU CAN GET.

Watch a movie. Preferably something that doesn’t have sequels. 

Watch an episode or two from your favorite show. if the episode is for 1 hour or more (Sherlock or GOT) you probably should watch one episode.

Go out. Have lunch with a friend, or by yourself (quality time aye)

Go shopping!

Write. I have a two hours break every Saturday and Sunday to write.

Clean up your closet. You probably have many shirts and pants that don’t fit you anymore, so why not give them to someone that actually needs them?

This is what I can think of at the moment. Hope they’re useful!

And remember to actually be productive for you to take a break yeah?

Smol tony