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[aphoenixsong]

I have found myself in the most curious sort of predicament. One moment, I was dead and the next, I am standing in the middle of what I can only describe as a room with a remarkable view. To further complicate matters, I have located this device which is all too foreign to me. Thankfully, I am in full possession of my wits - which are substantial - and I was able to turn it on.

[He pauses to let his words sink in before continuing, his tone as light and unassuming as ever:]

My name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, though that is rather much to remember. There was a time that I simply responded to Albus, so I think that shall do for the present time.

What I seek are answers and I will patiently await them until either they drift my way or I discover them on my own.

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[aphoenixsong]

It is fortunate that my needs are easily met, then. [A short pause. Yes, he was wondering about that, but there are other matters that should be discussed.] Your last memories of our world - what were they?

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[lupinotuum]

[ Remus is a bit confused by the next question, though after remembering that the castle takes residents from all sorts of different worlds and time periods, it's really not that strange of a question to ask given the circumstances. ]

Last I remember, I was in the library at Hogwarts on a ... Saturday, I believe? Then I found myself here.

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[aphoenixsong]

[Now he knows what he must keep from Remus. There is no reason to burden any of them if he doesn't have to.]

I have missed Hogwarts. What aisle were you perusing?

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[lupinotuum]

[ He smiles a little to himself. ]

Runes, but I'm afraid I'm not very good with them at all.

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[aphoenixsong]

They are one of the harder subjects Hogwarts offers.

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[lupinotuum]

Too much memorization for my tastes, I'm afraid.
[ He's more of a practical learner, really. ]

They have a library here as well and it's much bigger than the one at Hogwarts.

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[aphoenixsong]

I have a feeling you prefer Defense Against the Dark Arts. [Yes. Just a feeling.]

I shall visit it promptly if that is the case.

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[lupinotuum]

[ A light chuckle. ] Very much so. It's my best subject and I've been trying to keep up with it here as much as I can.

The entrance is on the fourth floor and there two full floors worth of books from other worlds as well as our own.

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[aphoenixsong]

I encourage you to stay on top of it. [Because of what the future holds.]

Thank you very much, Mister Lupin. I think you shall find me in there often.

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[lupinotuum]

I certainly will, Professor.

[ He smiles and nods, though he knows Dumbledore cannot see him. ]

Then I expect we will cross paths there often. I'm afraid Sirius and James'll start making jokes about how I practically live in there.

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[aphoenixsong]

I do hope so. There is nothing wrong with being drawn to knowledge. I find books very comforting. They do not change or alter themselves - unless, of course, a spell is placed upon them.