bud /bʌd/ noun 1. a compact growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot. Meet Fayre Venus Bloomsby --- first-year, one-quarter Veela, and orphan. She's excited to go to Hogwarts, of course, but when she is actually confronted with the real thing, it's more lively and chaotic than she ever would have expected. Join her as she navigates her way through the ups and downs of magical school life and ultimately blooms into a fully-fledged witch!