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whenever I come across a post talking about how people below certain ages shouldn't be shifting, I almost agree with it.

but then I remember I was 12-13 when I found about shifting, and how I was in the worst of places mentally.

and that the only thing that kept me going was my belief that shifting was real, even when I doubted my ability in doing so successfully.

and how i'm so much better and it's only cause I continued and didn't give up, and how shifting played such a big role in all of that.

that's why I strongly believe that shifting finds you exactly when you need it most. whether you're 2 or 20, it comes to you when it's meant to.

everything conspires and works to bring it to you, in that exact moment that you find out about it.

so don't let anyone tell you otherwise <3

illvermorny (yes with two Ls) in my wizarding world dr

introduction;

one of my least favourite aspects of the wider harry potter universe is the lack of interest that the author has in fleshing out the universe. there are so many questions that i, as a shifter and fundamentally curious person, have about how magic works, different magical societies and more.

the map above is a map of all the wizarding schools in the world. not many, right? and to top it all off, the way they perform magic is identical between schools. again, ridiculous.

in reality, this is not how society works. i'll use philosophy as an example; eastern and western philosophies are fundamentally different due to how isolated these two geocultural entities were from each other and how their values were intrinsically different, especially in the past.

so, when i was narrowing down my harry potter reality, i decided to make my own version of illvermorny school that i felt was far more fleshed out compared to the vague, uninteresting backstory that the author gave.

maybe if she spent less time being a transphobic prick and more time actually writing an interesting story, i wouldn't have to do this, but i digress.

here's illvermorny, where i attended school in my dr. (as an additional note, i spelt illvermorny with a double l at first without realising that it was one l, but it eventually stuck because i thought it looked better.)

part one (history);

there are about 200 or something magic schools in the world. most are small, regional schools focused on providing a decent education in magic to open up doors. some, like durmstrang/beauxbatons/hogwarts/illvermorny, are incredibly prestigious, open to only the absolute best students or those from prestigious families.

illvermorny college of magic was founded when the first pilgrims settled in america, unaware of the wizarding stowaways on the mayflower. although the indigenous peoples of america have their own magic traditions, the few wizards that snuck onto america to escape the chaos of england after the founding of hogwarts were the ones that brought the ‘spell system’ of magic to the country. the first students at illvermorny were young, muggleborn wizards and witches, the first of its kind. indigenous students were allowed to study as well, creating a culture of magic that went beyond the typical pureblood-muggleborn dichotomy of europe and britain. the school's first few years were incredibly proseporous as the magical community thrived in early america.

eventually, however, suspicions rose amongst muggles about illvermorny and the earliest recorded witch trials happened. young wizards and witches were rounded up like cattle and burned at the stake for so-called satanic activity.

only a couple of wizarding families managed to escape, trekking up to applachia, creating modern illvermorny. early modern illvermorny had many strange, outright cultish rituals due to its isolation.

part two (culture);

the school only started accepting new students during the british colonisation period, through a scouting program thats famous across the world for its scale and intensity; illvermorny scouts are said to be absolutely everywhere in america, mexico and canada. students outside these countries have to personally message principal regis to request an interview.

the modern school has no dorms and no sorting totally unlike hogwarts. rather, there are three housing towers where students stay, named after water (maem), fire (iesh), air (avir), the three classical elements. - students live, eat and sleep in these dorms, where the majority of their relationships will be formed. along with that, there are 5 covens active at illvermorny, which is how extracurricular student relationships are fostered.

students board k-12 and spend all of their youth at the school. classes operate on a university style elective system for years 7+ where different timing of classes and professors are highly valued.

there is no uniform or dress code during class, however there is a formal uniform for special occassions.

wands in illvermorny is very different to hogwarts. wands are highly customisable, and typically glass blown by artisans. they are made for the user, customised to their preference. a famous wand making family is the van der zee family.

the actual curriculum at illvermorny in the early years is focused on practical applications of magic. spells are taught exclusively non-verbally at first, and wandless as well. in senior years, high specialisation in fields is prized, particularly because illvermorny values academic rigour. - illvermorny participates in the quadwizard tournament with beauxbatons, hogwarts and durmstrang, and have won 200 years in a row.

part three (american wizarding society as a whole);

blood purity is not nearly as prized by american wizards. rather, wealth is. wealthy, old money, prominent families such as the hastings of pennsylvania rule over american wizarding society. although these oligarchs claim to care about progress, what they value most is maintaining their power.

on another note, american wizarding society is very secretive. the oldest wizarding families have almost no interactions with ‘nomajs’ due to their fear of persecution. each state in america has its own magic community, but the two most prominent ones are in NY and california. a strong rivalry exists between these factions.

the strongest debate in american magical politics is that of the nomaj problem. so-called traditionalists and progressives argue about nomaj’s connection to magical society, if families of magical students should be aware of their status and even if nomaj should be allowed to interact with magical beings at all, even in a non-magical context.

hey emma!! how did (or do) you deal with the misplaced anger after you wake up in your cr ? i feel like i get so flustered and i feel so down abt myself :’)

i let myself feel it. spiral, if need be. you're not a failure, just homesick

thinking about making a dr where I'm the actress of my oc's in each reality where I suffer the most, like those anime acting au's..

CRIMINAL MINDS ♱ DESIRED REALITY

“she looked like a religious icon, like someone you’d sacrifice yourself for…”

♱ Rebecca June Ivory, born on October 12, 1981 is the twin of Dr. Spencer Reid, an FBI profiler known for his genius intellect and photographic memory. While Spencer was praised for his brilliance, Rebecca often felt like the “ordinary” twin, despite her own intelligence and passion. She spent most of her life in London with their father, Vincent Ivory, whose perfectionism created constant tension. He dismissed Rebecca’s love for ballet and criminology, comparing her to Spencer and making her feel she’d never measure up. Determined to prove her worth, Rebecca pursued criminology to protect the innocent, while ballet became her outlet for strength and self-expression.

SEPTEMBER 2005 ♱ Rebecca finally decides to take control of her life as she moved back to the United States and settled in Washington, to follow her dream of joining the FBI’s Behavioural Analysis Unit (BAU). There, she meets Samantha Hargreeves, a profiler with a warm heart and gentle spirit. Samantha’s kindness quickly makes her Rebecca’s closest friend, and the two form an unbreakable bond.

REBECCA’S MIXTAPE

i. Burn Alive - The Last Dinner Party

ii. Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead

iii. Your Best American Girl - Mitski

iv. Abstract (Psychopomp) - Hozier

v. Family Tree (Intro) - Ethel Cain

I guess opposites attract… ♱ Rebecca ivory and Aaron Hotchner were complete opposites with Aaron’s stoic, reserved nature clashed with Rebecca’s warm, empathetic personality. Yet, these differences drew them together. Aaron admired Rebecca’s deep understanding of people, while she was captivated by his quiet strength and dedication. They became the kind of couple that, though seemingly opposites, fit perfectly together.

inspired by @srreids & @umanzors 🪽

𝓨 UUNA ʚɞ THE PRE-DEBUT ICON · . ⺀

݁ ˖ 𝓐 MILLION LIVES ᯓ you know how in every group, there's that one member with an insane digital footprint? she's me , I'm her .

▸ voice actress, anime ost's, back up dancer, award show host, concept creator, songwriter, sanrio ambassador, twitter kpop stan, lead actress in a live action, j-pop trainee.

𓍼 if I didn't attend a performing arts school, graduation would have never been an option..

manifesting comes so easy once you stop giving a fuck 🙏🏾

the layout is adorable !!!

strawberry matcha ask game

this is a shifting ask game. i haven't been inspired by one ask game in particular but i've seen a lot of them and i really liked them so i thought why not doing one myself ?

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₊˚ෆ. 🍥 ─ finding balance and harmony ; what's the atmosphere of your dr ? is it peaceful ? or bright and warms ?

₊˚ෆ. 💚 ─ bitter matcha ; who do you avoid at all cost ? is there someone who's presence instantly ruins your day, and why ?

₊˚ෆ. 🍡 ─ the perfect pair ; who are your best friends ? do you have a group of friends or your best friends don't really know each other ?

₊˚ෆ. 🍵 ─ whisk it 'til you make it ; what are you projects for the future ? do you want to release an album, a series... ? or maybe relationship-wise ?

₊˚ෆ. 🩷 ─ iced drink, warm heart ; with who would you spend the rest of your life if you could only choose one ? the person who you are the closest to. it doesn't have to be a romantic partner.

₊˚ෆ. 🌸 ─ strawberry fields forever ; where do you go when you're overwhelmed ? what is your safe place ? somewhere where you can reconnect with yourself.

₊˚ෆ. 💐 ─ best way to start the day ; what is your morning routine ? do you go on a walk as soon as you wake up, or you prefer a slow morning ? what is your ritual ?

₊˚ෆ. 🤍 ─ sweetest taste ; what nicknames does you and your s/o use ? what's the meaning behind them ?

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i hope you enjoy it, and i'll be participating in it too !

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shifting is my hobby. in my free time i am a mermaid, solve murders, have a debate with aristotle, ride a dragon, climb a mountain, relax while watching the stars with no hair pollution. i can do everything when im bored and come back some hours later. living the life.

I am so lost. I’ve been trying to shift for years now, and I am actually pretty content with how I’m doing right now. But once I realised that there are endless universes and stuff, I realised that there must be a universe out there where my S/O or the people of my dr or even the people of this reality are constantly watching and judging me. It’s making me so uncomfortable knowing that out there is a universe where everyone is constantly judging each and every thing I do. It’s really making me feeling very weird and insecure. I mean I don’t even pretend I’m in edits anymore (I know y’all do the same….) because I’m constantly feeling watched and judged. I can’t do anything to stop making them watch me, I know, but I genuinely don’t want to feel like this anymore. It’s so weird. I’ve tried to meditate or reprogram my mind into thinking it’s not a big deal, but for me it kinda is since I’m kinda anxious about what or how people think about me. I’m desperate. I’m kinda asking different people now to see what others think could help. So don’t be confused if you see this question on other pages too. Thanks

thank you the ask, anon!! >3<

Hmm, let's see...

It feels like the entire universe has turned a giant spotlight onto you, exposing every little thought, movement, moment of silence like you’re the main character, right? It just makes me want to wrap you in a warm, cozy blanket and tell you everything will be okay! But first, let's break this down: 

First of all, the fact that you’ve been shifting for years and you’ve already made peace with where you are now is an accomplishment on its own and I’m so proud of you ˃ ᵕ ˂ !! You’ve come so far so I hope you’re giving yourself the credit you deserve just for that. On the other hand, it’s totally understandable that you’re feeling anxious with the whole “endlessness of the universe” and everything. How do you even process something like that? And the idea that there’s a reality that your favorite characters and people you know are constantly watching and judging you? No wonder why you’re so uncomfortable!

But listen: even though there’s a universe like that out there, what does that really change about your life? Their judgement shouldn’t hold any power over you. These people can’t hold you back and stop you from being you, and that’s the important part: you’re still in your world, living your life. And if you believe in the multiverse, then there must be one where you’re the coolest, funniest, most admirable person in the world and everyone has no choice but to wonder how you’re just so…amazing! So why focus on that awfully uncomfortable universe when there’s one where everyone thinks that you’re wonderful, no matter what you do? Instead of trying to force yourself not to care about what other people may think in other realities, have you tried just…living your life? Let yourself exist, you’re the protagonist of your own life, after all. By that I mean replace "what if people are watching and judging me?" with "what if they're watching me because I'm so admirable?" or even "what if I don't care about what these people think of me?" People are always going to have opinions, but it’s ultimately up to you to decide how much space you want them to take up in your mind.

If you've found that meditation doesn't doesn't help you as much as you would like it to, try something different—experiment with it! Journal about why you love yourself, surround yourself with things that make you happy. Romanticize your reality, not someone else's perception of it. At the end of the day, you are the one holding the pen and writing your story. No one else.

Good luck and I'm rooting for you!!!

xoxo, nana