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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.

Comments

[honeytoes]

Ah a little late with the warning padre but thanks all the same.

Oh and welcome to the dead club...I hope yours was substantially more spectacular then mine.

[aphoenixsong]

It is terribly unhealthy and I myself prefer to keep my wits intact.

I take it that you see your death as a negative event?

[honeytoes]

As a once great man said "If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking and loving, you don't actually live longer; it just seems longer."

But that's kind of a moot point here. And I suppose most people would see their death as negative...I'm just a little bummed out it was as anti-climatic as it was.

[aphoenixsong]

I only agree with the last activity. Without love, life is meaningless.

It has passed. Focusing on it instead of moving forward will ensure you stay "bummed".

[honeytoes]

...I guess.

Dude can I ask...are you a hippy?

[aphoenixsong]

Why would you ask that?

[honeytoes]

Well the whole staying tee-total thing, without love life is meaningless line, and you sound quite insightful.

I just thought you were some new age spiritual hippy guru type.

[aphoenixsong]

I am a Wizard; a Wizard that has seen much in his long life.

[honeytoes]

How long are we talking here?

[aphoenixsong]

I was one hundred and fifteen years old upon my death.

[honeytoes]

No kidding...

I thought you guys were like...immortal or something?

[aphoenixsong]

Fortunately we are not. Immortality isn't the blessing it seems, I assure you.

[honeytoes]

I can imagine.

Seeing your loved ones grow old and die before you doesn't exactly sound like much of a party.

[aphoenixsong]

Most certainly not. It is far better to live one lifetime and cherish each memory.