Characterkus (HP character haikus)

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These were written at the show on Sunday afternoon, so please forgive their rough nature.

Snapeku

This is his truth, his
hot rage, controlled and harnessed--
a potion, brewing.

Luciusku

Once, he would have bowed,
given everything and more,
but now--not his son.

Bellatrixku

In the mirror of
Erised, she sees only
Him, yes, always Him.

Lupinku

Silver has never
fettered me, until this night,
this soft kiss, this ring.

Tom Riddleku

A false heart echoes,
coaxes promises, is not
afraid of thieving.

Ronku

Ron has courage, hope
and raw bravery in spades.
Except around her.

Snapeku

Raw and hot, scalding
his mouth, revenge turns on him.
She was to be spared.

Mollyku

Boy after boy, the
house fills with shouts, unwashed clothes.
I need an ally.

Bellatrixku

Black-hearted, they say.
But I am not--mine is hot,
green, sweet with venom.

Snapeku

There are two faces
in the mirror. One, polished
and smooth, grey and black.

The other--sullen,
fingernails bitten to the
quick. He hates them both.

Goyleku

Again he dreams of
the cupcake, moist and soft, sweet
slumber in his mouth.

Firenzeku

I have watched harsh Mars
rising bloody in the sky,
promising war, death.

I have seen the snake,
prey caught in its coils, low
on the horizon.

I have hoped, in the
dark, for the stars to lie, to
hide their stark knowledge.

I have burned the leaves,
torn apart the cards, melted
the coins, but it is

too late, there is war,
this peace was never meant to last.
Mars is bright tonight.