*art by Eloise*
Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) and Phil Lester (AmazingPhil) attend Hogwarts. One Hufflepuff, one Slytherin- two best friends.
Dan and Phil continue to grow closer as they navigate through the challenging school of Hogwarts.
*CREDS TO...
The boggart emerged from the cupboard and began to transfigure into a new form. Suddenly Dan found himself coming face to face with Phil. Dan knew it wasn't the real Phil and yet he saw the same blue eyes mixed with green and flecks of yellow. The same black hair, patterned socks that don't match, and features belonging to his best friend standing a mere 20 centimetres away from him. The boggart spoke, using Phil's voice, 'You're pathetic Daniel. Do you honestly think I could like a Slytherin? Much less, love someone like you?' Phil's accent was evident and yet his voice was twisted and lined with loathing and disgust. Hatred even. Phil laughed, a loud mocking and dark sound. 'Never. I will never love you. Quite frankly I wouldn't care if you weren't alive at all/ceased to exist. At least then you wouldn't stalk me constantly.' Dan felt sick and hollow. 'R-Riddikulus,' said Dan shakily. 'Oh no. Poor Daniel. Did I break your heart, bear,' came Phil's unpitiful voice as he spat the last word. Dan felt sweat roll down his forehead as tears stung behind his eyes. 'Riddikulus!' Shouted Dan before his legs buckled underneath him and he broke down with hot tears streaming down his face. The boggart which had been impersonating Phil was gone and Dan felt a hand resting on his shoulder. 'That's quite enough for today.. Does Phil know?' Dan turned to face Lupin, 'know what?' 'That you love him,' answered Lupin softly. Dan looked at the ground willing for it to make him sink and disappear. Lupin sighed, 'Don't keep all your emotions bottled up, Dan. You're going to have to spill them eventually or you'll damage yourself.' Dan nodded solemnly. 'Thank you professor,' he murmured before quietly leaving without looking back.
- 'Hey Dan! How did training with Lupin go?' Asked Phil merrily. 'Alright,' muttered Dan, looking down. Phil saddened after noticing Dan's solemn expression. 'Dan. If something happened which made you upset,you can tell me. No matter what. We're best friends,' he said softly in a concerned tone. 'Oh, don't worry. It was nothing really. Just practicing riddikulus on pesky boggarts,' Dan replied hastily. 'Ok. That can be tough,' answered Phil, not wanting to pry or pressure Dan in to telling him something he didn't want to talk about. 'So, do you want to go to Hogsmeade later? We could go to Honeydukes,' added Phil. Dan couldn't help but smile, dimples returning to his cheeks, 'ok Philly. As long as you don't buy too many unnecessary things from the shops.' Phil smiled at Dan as he said, 'no promises bear.'
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---- Inspired by the boggart Phan artworks. None of the artworks {pictured above} are mine so creds to the the talented lovely artists. Thanks for reading- please leave a comment :)
