Comments | americanwitch: March 13, 1981 - Stop the World! I Want To Get Off!

americanwitch

March 13, 1981 - Stop the World! I Want To Get Off!

Aug 13, 2003 08:46

Let it not be said that Eleanor Douglas ever shrunk from a challenge, but this is too much. I'm locked in my bedroom. Locked. As in, being held here against my will. Theo didn't take the news about joining the staff of the Free Spirit very well ( Read more... )

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freespirit_news August 13 2003, 16:47:58 UTC

How ghastly. We´ll send our lawyer over at once. In the meantime... well, sit tight, I suppose!

americanwitch August 13 2003, 18:10:44 UTC

Thanks for the word of encouragement. I suppose I do have time to write that article about the American embassy.

fantastic_newt August 13 2003, 17:54:57 UTC

You got a job at the Free Spirit?! Are you mad? The Death Eaters have already killed their coffee girl! Do you want to be next?

Being confined to one's room is rather inconvenient. I'm sure you'll be out in no time, though. Alas.

americanwitch August 13 2003, 18:15:32 UTC

Yes, I did. Thanks for your words of encouragement, Mr. Scamander!

I'll say it's inconvenient. Ever been locked in your room? It's agony!

fantastic_newt August 13 2003, 18:24:27 UTC

Um, yes. About that job. Don't you think it could be a bit... er... unsafe? On occasion?

No, I can't say I have. I was, however, trapped in a cage with a large Bengal tiger once in a Muggle zoo. Highly unpleasant; the only good thing about the situation was the tiger.

americanwitch August 13 2003, 18:32:52 UTC

Yes, it's looking decidely unsafe, being held prisoner indefinitely. Of course, there are plenty of dangers to journalists, but we journalists have to deal with those dangers, as part of our duty to the public. Don't worry, my wand's at my side, and I'm going to buy a gun when I go back to the States for vacation.

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hoppingkirk August 13 2003, 20:02:10 UTC

I'm glad your half-brother has at least some sense left. What took him so long?

americanwitch August 13 2003, 20:26:13 UTC

You're supposed to be working for the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and you're endorsing unlawful confinement?

hoppingkirk August 13 2003, 21:56:21 UTC

I'm not currently working for anyone, if you haven't noticed, but it isn't unlawful if he's your family. You'd have no idea what the Blacks get away with under that rule.

americanwitch August 13 2003, 21:59:22 UTC

That's awful! And so very typical of this society.

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obliviator August 14 2003, 16:32:50 UTC

Still stuck behind closed doors, Miss Douglas? It does seem that the Free Spirit is as efficient as the Ministry is at times.

I really should send your brother a thank-you note, Miss Douglas.

americanwitch August 14 2003, 19:30:53 UTC

Very funny, Mr. Peasgood.