Harry didn't see how much harm could come from pulling a sword out of a stone but honestly, he didn't much care either. Post-war life was boring and with Ron & Hermione at his side, what did he really have to be concerned about?
Shin lives life hiding behind a forced smile. After all, it doesn't seem to him as if anyone will ever notice the downward spiral he's slowly succumbing to. He is, in fact, so sure that those around him are completely blind to his plight that he is entirely unprepared to have his mask ripped clean off. (angst; non-explicit references to: self harm, abuse, prostitution/escorting)
Arthur may not have known the truth about his manservant but now was not the time to be shocked or angry. Now was not the time to place judgement. Not when Arthur was watching Merlin be tortured. Not when Arthur could see with his own eyes just how mortal the warlock really was. WARNINGS: mention & description of torture
When Neville & Luna asked Harry to accompany them to the United States to search for a pack of what Luna theorized were docile lupine shape shifters, he had instantly agreed. Harry had been jonesing for a break from his auror duties and he had saved up plenty of time off. What Harry hadn't banked on however, was the trip being some kind of intervention.
Seamus really did need to learn when to keep his big old Gryffindor mouth shut. Maybe Dean would be able to teach him? [Warnings: non-graphic beating; derogatory terms used in passing; mentions of gay relationships]