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theatrical_muse #248. Would you make a good spy?
I have never given serious consideration to my qualification as a spy. It is not a career path that I have the remotest interest in. However, I think I would be quite good at it. It certainly helps that I know a variety of spells that can alter my appearance. Also, I could disappear easily if required. Finding me would be nearly impossible -- I ( Read more... ) -
Netspeak and Wizards
Ginny and I were discussing Netspeak, and how many Wizards lack an understanding of certain symbols and words. It can become quite difficult when one is talking with another wizard. Often the conversation ends abruptly because they did not understand that the little smiley at the end of the sentence meant you were joking.
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#244. "That's something I think is growing on me as I get older: happy endings."
When Hermione first learned of Hogwarts she was astonished. Knowledge of wizards and other magical creatures did explain the few strange occurrences she'd experienced, but it boggled her mind for weeks. She devoured the books during the summer before the term began. Hermione believed that having a more-than-basic knowledge of what she might ( Read more... ) -
FM Introduction
Hello, my name is Hermione Granger and at some point in the near future I need to go to Australia. Not for a holiday, even though it would be fascinating to see Wizarding practices in that particular community. I need to locate my parents and remove the spell.
I'm slightly terrified. What if they are content without their odd daughter that will ( Read more... ) -
#241. What principles are sacrosanct in your opinion?
Some stipulate that the reason Voldemort became dreadfully powerful was because he obtained more knowledge than any wizard should ever know. He learned spells and created ones that destroyed his very core. I disagree. Knowledge is always good. There is no bad knowledge, only bad use. Knowledge is free, it is obtainable to all that seek to be well- ( Read more... ) -
#240. Discuss an individual who has scared you.
Dolores Umbridge wasn't a follower of Voldemort's. She didn't have the Imperius curse performed on her to make her enact all the horrible rules and penalties against the students of Hogwarts. She was simply loyal to a fault and enjoyed the power of her new position. Everything was black and white in her eyes, though it was a skewed version. She was ( Read more... )