Thirty-seventh Spell

[courageous_wit]

I do hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and I hope everyone liked what I sent them. I've become a bit out of practice with my knitting.

First of all, happy Christmas. I know it's different from what you're accustomed to at Hogwarts, but this place does have a certain charm.

Secondly, I was wondering if the three of you would be interesting in exploring the castle with me and making a map of the area. I know you made one for Hogwarts but Paradisa could use one as well. Let me know soon if you're interested.

Comments

Dictated

[heirofficium]

It's better than the alternative. [ And that is all he is going to say on the matter. ]

Do we have all the equipment we might need? I dunno how we can get that if we don't.

Dictated

[lupinotuum]

This would be the Hermione Granger I've heard tell about, correct...?
I don't think we've really been properly introduced yet, I apologize.
Remus Lupin. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[ Aww, he's so polite!

There's a long pause for a moment, however. ]

...

You know about the Marauder's Map?

Dictated

[courageous_wit]

I'm hoping James has it, or got it for Christmas. The castle sometimes gives us small gifts from home.

Dictated

[courageous_wit]

I do. My friends and I have used it for years.

And it's a pleasure meeting you as well. I thought once James and Sirius were here, you wouldn't be far behind.

[kungfuwitch]

It's lovely, Hermione. Thank you so much!

[courageous_wit]

I'm glad you liked it. And thank you for the book!

Dictated

[lupinotuum]

And ... erm ... how exactly did you come across it? Much less learn how to use it?
[ As far as he is aware, the Map is back at Hogwarts, safe in his trunk. ]


[ He chuckles softly. ] I'm never far behind. Can't leave them alone for one minute, lest they wreak havoc on the place.

Dictated

[courageous_wit]

Two mischief-makers found it in Filch's office and gave it to my friend. They figured out how to use it. Likely because they are always up to no good.

[whichwayyoulean]

It was great, thanks Hermione. Hope you liked my gift.

[courageous_wit]

I did! Thank you so much!

And I'm glad you liked your gift. I hope the chessmen are getting along with you.

[whichwayyoulean]

One tried to take out the mutant newt for licking it, but hey, that was entertainment for a while.

[courageous_wit]

[laughs] Much more interesting than regular chess, at least. Though I wouldn't recommend anyone playing a life-sized version.

Re: Dictated

[heirofficium]

Well... Some of the things we used were Muggle tools, like measuring sticks and things...

[whichwayyoulean]

The life sized version sounds like some sort of excessive execution method.

Dictated

[courageous_wit]

I meant the Invisibility Cloak, but I'm glad you used Muggle items too.

[courageous_wit]

It was actually an obstacle put in place to protect an object.

[whichwayyoulean]

...Well, that ought to do it. What did you have to do? Move the pieces around and hope you could win?

[courageous_wit]

Yes, and we were the pieces. My friend Ron was directing our side of the game.

[kungfuwitch]

You're very welcome! I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

What have you been up to? Anything interesting?

[courageous_wit]

I've been busy knitting gifts for everyone. I haven't had time for much else.

[Phoebe]

Some boys from my home world are here. Their names are Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. I knew them as adults, but they're here as teenagers.

Hermione forever

[kungfuwitch]

Really? I'll have to keep an eye out for them. Oh! I meant to tell you that I met James Potter.

same for Pheebs

[courageous_wit]

Did you? He's quite the character, isn't he? He looks so much like Harry, but they're so different.

[whichwayyoulean]

...

Okay that sounds painful. And probably a little bit deadly.

[courageous_wit]

Yes. We had a lot of those over the years.

[whichwayyoulean]

I kinda figured, what with the crazy hair lady in your nightmare and everything.