[Dictated]

[scarredglasses]

[Harry found himself in the lobby of what seemed like a large castle but he was sure he'd been on the train home just moments ago. And it certainly didn't look like Hogwarts. Not far away, there was a journal lying on the ground so he picked it up and opened it to have a look.]

Interesting...

[He murmured and the word appeared in the book.]

Hello? Is someone there?

[The words appeared again. He wondered if someone was reading this and decided he'd seem much stranger things recently and asked a few other questions.]

My name is Harry Potter. Does anyone know where am I? Or know Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger?

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[courageous_wit]

[why is his voice so... pre-pubescent?]

dictated

[courageous_wit]

Harry? It's... erm, it's Hermione. Where are you, exactly?

[forsometimenow]

There are plenty of people here, yes. Everything you write in this book can be seen by everyone else here in Paradisa.

[scarredglasses]

Paradisa? I don't think I've heard of that before.

Dictated

[deltacain]

I don't know if the people you're asking about are here, but I at least know where we are.

Welcome to Cair Paradisa.

[Dictated]

[scarredglasses]

Thank you? [He's a little unsure and his tone strikes the question mark.]

How exactly did I get here?

[Dictated]

[aphoenixsong]

Harry. [There is a multitude of emotions in his tone - most of them warm and welcoming.] You are in a world called Paradisa. I believe only Miss Granger is a resident of the castle at the moment.

[Dictated]

[scarredglasses]

Professor? [He had a question on the tip of his tongue and wasn't sure if it his place to ask. But Dumbledore had been very kind and forward with him in the hospital wing and he won't know unless he asked.]

Was this...your doing, sir?

[lupinotuum]

Now where is that blasted wand --

[ Remus is only just making his way through the lobby on his way out when Harry arrives, busy rummaging through his pockets in search of something he's obviously misplaced. He makes a small grumbling noise as he pats himself down, before suddenly stopping in his tracks.
With a small laugh and a shake of his head, he reaches up to procure his wand from behind his ear, having forgotten that he'd placed it there in the first place. ]

Ah, there it is!

[ Stashing it safely in his pocket, he steps forward, only to stop again when he spots Harry.

He stands for a moment, utterly perplexed by the boy before him.
Forgive him for staring, Harry. It's just that you look uncannily like James. ]

[scarredglasses]

[Hearing the word "wand" Harry had turned away from the book to see who was talking. It was a boy, a little older than himself but not too much and he was looking for something. Harry was about to say something when he spoke again and eventually stared at him.]

Hello?

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

[Huh, a friend of Hermione? Dairine wonders if he is a student at that magical school she goes to.]

Hello, Harry Potter, and welcome to Cair Paradisa. There are a lot of someones here, if by "here" you mean the building and not just a particular room.

I know Hermione, though we haven't talked in a while. Are you a friend?

[Dictated]

[scarredglasses]

Hello. Yes, Hermione is my friend. I'm sure she'll tell you if she's around.

[unexpected_adventures]

Hello? I don't know who the people are you are trying to find, but if you are lost I can try and help. Nice to meet you, Harry Potter. I am Bilbo Baggins of Bag End. [He gave a polite bow out of instinct.]

[scarredglasses]

It's nice to meet you too Bilbo Baggins. I don't recognise where I am. I was on a train to London.

[He'd never heard of Bag End but this time last year he hadn't heard of Hogwarts so he wasn't going to question it.]

[kid_apocalypse]

[Evan was out and about today, giving his Flygon a walk of sorts. Evan wouldn't dare put a leash on his pokemon, so it basically just amounted to the two of them walking side-by-side through the halls of the castle. He spots Harry, and smiles, knowing he's a newcomer from the confused expression on his face.]

Hi there! [He waves, both as a greeting, and to catch Harry's attention.] I can't say I've ever heard of Ron Weasley, but I think I've heard of Hermione Granger, though I haven't had a chance to talk to her yet. You must be new here?

[scarredglasses]

Hi! [Harry stared a little because this wasn't a normal person and that wasn't a normal pet. But having spent nearly an entire year in a new world, he was getting better at learning not to.]

Yes. I am. I was on the train back to London and then I suddenly found myself here.

[Action]

[lightbranded]

[Will tilted his head slightly in curiosity as he observes the slightly younger boy who had so suddenly appeared in the lobby.]

Hullo, there. Just arrived in the castle, have you?

[Action]

[scarredglasses]

[Harry turned around and spots the other boy.]

Hello. It looks like it, doesn't it?

[silentrunning]

[Chell catches the message and writes back. She's actually in the lobby, people-watching as is her custom.]

This is Caer Paradisa. My name's Chell... And I'm somewhat acquainted with Hermione Granger. She once helped me out of a Castle-wide rendition of the seven sins.

[No need to mention what a cluster of crap that'd been.]

I'm assuming you're new?

[scarredglasses]

[Seeing the writing, Harry writes back, not realising she was around.]

I seem to have just arrived. I was on a train and then I was here. You know Hermione?

[theabjectauthor]

I know Hermione Granger, yes... my name is Lemony Snicket. I've been a friend of hers for some months now, and she has spoken fondly of you. Welcome to Paradisa, Mr. Potter.

[scarredglasses]

Um...Thank you? [He was surprised the um was translated to the page as well but he passed it by a lot easier than he would have 12 months ago.]

It's nice to meet you, Mr Snicket. I hope Hermione hasn't talked your ear off too much.

[staggeringego]

[ Now that last name Potter wouldn't raise any alarm bells on its own. Potter isn't exactly an uncommon last name, but coupled with Hermione Granger... well, that's an entirely different matter.

It's a shame no one mentioned to James he has a son in the future. ]

Are you a friend of hers?

[scarredglasses]

I am. We've been good friends for most of the year. I assume you know her as well.

written

[bravelittlegirl]

[Ah - someone else who sounds like a kid. Ib hesitates to reply at first, since a bunch of people already have by the time she's seen it, but ultimately she decides it should be all right to write back. Her handwriting is neat, but still definitely childlike, cursive.]

Hello, Harry. I guess everybody told you this already but this is Paradisa, and it's a magical castle that grants wishes. But it also does some really nasty things too.

[almost as an afterthought-] My name is Ib.

[Dictated]

[scarredglasses]

No one has mentioned wishes yet. Or nasty things. [Hmmm...]

Nice to meet you, Ib.