Do all the younger Blackthorns think they’ll be moving into Blackthorn Hall eventually?
What about Helen, Aline and Tavvy at the Institute?
Is everyone else assuming they’ll move too?
What about Mark? He can’t move permanently because of the Alliance.
Is this because the younger ones don’t know anything else except the concept of home being together, while the older two know that home is where you make it and family isn’t determined by distance?
Is someone cutting onions?!?
No but I just love the idea of Blackthorn Hall being a sort of safe point for everyone to return to, even if they have their own places of living and the like?
Like, Mark might not be able to permanently stay, but could you imagine the excitement of the younger Blackthorns when they learn that their big brother Mark is coming to stay for a few days?
It’s like how Julian got so excited over Ty coming to visit, and how Dru gets so excited about going to visit.
The time they spend apart makes the time that they spend together infinitely more cherished, and so, even if they aren’t all permanently living together in Blackthorn Hall, it will still feel like home not because of the lengths of time spent there, but because of the memories created
This addition made me think about how all of them maybe want distance from the Institute and the tragedies they endured there, so they make Blackthorn Hall their go-to spot for holidays and gatherings.
A fresh start for all of them to make this decrepit house a home — their home — even if it’s not forever like it will be for Blackstairs.
This makes breaking the curse so much more important in a sentimental/symbolic way. It’s shedding the negative energy that had followed this family since the Dark War and rebuilding a life of love and happiness and peace for all of the Blackthorns with a new safe haven at the center.
It’s not a reminder of all their losses, but a tribute to what they’ve gained.
Reading Secrets of Blackthorn Hall every Monday is making me miss the TDA gang so much… and after a long time without posting, here’s a fanart of the Blackthorns (except for Tavvy) and Emma having a great time outside ☺ I hope this warms your hearts a little bit!! @cassandraclare
