the Hogwarts Christmas Spirit?

[acciomod]

Over the last week, it had been growing much colder. The dull, near constant rain of the last few weeks had cleared, and each morning saw a glittering frost carpeting the grounds. Some of the teachers had taken this to mean "Christmas is coming", in particular Professor Flitwick, who had decorated his classroom with tiny, glittering fairies

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[empireofmymind]

[When exploring his new surroundings, Ken went to the library first - the quicker he can catch up to this world, the quicker he can begin researching ways to contact his own - or figure out whether there's a greater purpose to his presence here.

So he's been carrying around a large stack of extra books, playing catch-up. Or well, he was. They've just been knocked to the floor by a wandering suit of armor.]

You...

[Glowering, he grabs for one the suit's still holding. Why would anyone--

He doesn't know if the culprit is watching, but he can't stay silent.]

What do you hope to prove by this?

[empireofmymind]

[Ken won't ask, then.

Just duck behind a corner in time for the armor to break apart, then cautiously peek back, concerned.]

Are you all right?

[balladofgales]

Yeah.

[He doesn't look even slightly bothered by this.]

[empireofmymind]

That was - really something...

[Ken comes around the corner all the way, impressed.]

What you did. That wasn't magic too, was it?

[balladofgales]

[Link shakes his head.]

No. It was a hammer.

[empireofmymind]

Then...

[That part, he got. But if you didn't create it by magic...]

Are you also - from another world?

[balladofgales]

Yeah! You too, then?

[empireofmymind]

Ah...mm.

[He nods.]

My world isn't all that different....it's the same countries and the same languages. But something must have changed here, long ago, for magic to develop.

[And then for some reason that magic brought him from a magic-less world. Is there a connection? And why him specifically? Why bring him without Wormmon?

He's hoping those books will provide some answers.]

[youngnobelman]

[Following the suit with parchment and quill, Touma goes forth to help pick up Ken's books.] I've been wondering the same thing.

[empireofmymind]

[Ken jumps up for the book and tugs, kicking the armor in the shins (as if that'd help.) He remembers a little judo, too, but doubts that'll do him much good here.]

They aren't normally like this, are they?

[He appreciates the help - he really does. But he's a little preoccupied at present.]

[youngnobelman]

[Touma stifles a laugh at this kid trying to kick the armor.] No. At most they start singing carols at this time of year.

[Idly, he gets out his wand from his pocket.] What's the book?

[empireofmymind]

[(It was an impulse, he couldn't help it.) Ken holds onto the book but the armor lifts it too high - he drops back down to his feet and backs up, sizing up the challenge.]

Ah - Great Wizarding Events of the Twentieth Century...the library copy.

[youngnobelman]

[Wandwave!] Accio Great Wizarding Events of the Twentieth Century!

[The book sails into his hand, and he hands it to Ken. Finally, his work on this spell paid off!]

[empireofmymind]

[Well, color him impressed. Ken makes a mental note of that spell, though he's doubtful whether a beginner like him would be able to use it.]

Ah, thank you....

[Book thus secure, he sizes up the armor. It only targeted him - why? Because he's new? Because he's young?]

There must be a way to get this to stop.

[youngnobelman]

Not a problem. [He puts his wand away.] I think to find that, we need to find the patterns in the occurrences and the cause...

[He scribbles something on his parchment, then looks at Ken: Ravenclaw, second year at most, he doesn't normally pay much attention to the younger kids but he doesn't think he's seen him before. Rather than ask outright, he'll do the polite thing and introduce himself, offering a hand to shake.] I'm Thomas H. Norstein, fourth year.

[empireofmymind]

Ah - Ken Ichijouji, first year.

[Since he's speaking English, giving his surname last seems appropriate.

It takes him a moment to notice the hand, but he does accept the handshake - giving an inclination of his head since he still feels like he should bow.] Is this happening everywhere, then?