-friendly strangers were all she knew-

[bobthewizard]

[[Very, very unhackable, except maybe a tiny bit to Harry]]

There was one chance in a hundred that it wouldn't come to this. If it hasn't, no matter -- it soon will. He knows it, whether or not she had the maturity to understand what she's getting herself into. Has he even the slightest conception of the future it will rob her of? The lifestyle adjustment, the legal and social ramifications of undeath in wizarding society -- her friends and family, when the hunger comes upon her--

..yes, and her schoolmates. A vampire in seventh year. Dorming with the children.

If I could resign, wash my hands of the lot of them... they would still be in danger. And then -- what? Set the Fat Friar to watch the necks of his House? -- as it's obvious the Headmaster could give a rat's spleen for their safety....

Blast that impervious old man. It is vile -- criminal. If there is some vast, incomprehensible purpose to this... that's no excuse. The collateral damage is too high.

[[/private]]


This coast is unspeakably beautiful. It's been centuries since I came this close to simple nature -- the grey stones, the fine white sand, and a sea that seems to go on forever....

..NO, DAISYA, YOU WILL NOT USE MY SKULL AS A SAND SHOVEL!


[[At the time of this post Bob isn't aware of the mitigating factors involved in what happened to Piper. He's mainly furious at Dumbledore for closing his eyes during the school year to the circumstances that led to the whole situation. I am INSANELY busy today, but will be back for all teh plottage this evening! *waves*]]

Comments

[b-abyshark.livejournal.com]

Someone wants to use your skull as a shovel?

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

It happens.

[b-abyshark.livejournal.com]

Huh... What about a candy dish?

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid it no longer has much of a sweet tooth. Which is to say: when everybody is back at school for the year, it is not to be meddled with.


[[Which won't stop anybody, riiight? XD]]

[b-abyshark.livejournal.com]

Understood, Sir!

[[I just pictured Nel using it as a hat. XD!!!]]

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

... *a little suspicious at this quick acquiescence, but decides not to look a gift horse in the mouth*


[[Bwahahaha! *WANTS NEL BAAAAAAACK T__T~]]

[b-abyshark.livejournal.com]

How come you have your skull when you're a ghost?


[[I SWEAR IF I EVER BRING HER BACK THAT WILL BE THE FIRST THING SHE DOES!]]

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*slow, slow facepalm -- there goes the secret*

..It's more burden than asset, really.


[[I'LL HOLD YOU TO THAT, YES? ;D]]

[shinigamiblonde.livejournal.com]

Eh? Your skull's being used as a shovel?! Are you okay?

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*dryly* Oh, I'm excellently well. It is, however, a powerful magical object and under my guard, so I have to make sure it isn't used for the wrong purpose....

..and digging crabs out of the sand is definitely the wrong purpose.

[shinigamiblonde.livejournal.com]

I can imagine.

...How did you get to a beach in the first place? *never really thought before where teachers went during the summer*

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*smoothly* A transportation accident. As I'm here, I decided I might as well enjoy it.

[shinigamiblonde.livejournal.com]

Really? Lucky! Is it fun? Apart from the shovelling, I mean.

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

Yes, in fact... *voice reflects some of his wonder at the long, shining beach* ..I don't remember when I was last in such a beautiful environment.

[shinigamiblonde.livejournal.com]

That's great- if anyone's earned a good vacation, you have!

Oh, you should come see the Liverpool waterfront sometime! It's beautiful at night~

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

That's a sweet thing to say.

Is it? I haven't been to Liverpool in... must have been over a century now.

[shinigamiblonde.livejournal.com]

It's true!

Yeah! *nods* All the lights in the buildings reflect in the water, and everything glows. *dreamy sigh*

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*smiles*

That does sound like a picture out of a dream. I'll have to make my way to the vicinity at some point -- perhaps even this summer.

[shinigamiblonde.livejournal.com]

Really? Let me know when you do, okay?

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

I shall. In the meantime, do enjoy yourself.

[shinigamiblonde.livejournal.com]

Yes, you too!

*action*

[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

But Professor, I need one!

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

Then make one out of a coconut shell. *doesn't even know if there are coconuts at this latitude*

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

Why would I go to a store to pick up an expensive fruit? *nope! The humidity is too low here*

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

Then use a crab shell. *totally unfamiliar with the local flora*

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

No, then I would have to kill one. And someone would complain if I killed a crab.

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

No bloodshed should be necessary. *paces a few steps along the waterline* Don't crabs discard their shells every so often?

*trying to keep up his professorly demeanor, but actually finding great pleasure in the scene and surroundings*

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

I dunno. *thinks* I could kill one and then we can eat it.

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

.."We" meaning "you", I take it. *clasps hands behind his back, relieved by the idea of Daisya finding something else to play with*

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

*is now crab hunting* Well, I one time heard ghosts can taste if they pass through the food. You deserve fresh seafood. *nods, pausing to look at a random couple walking by*

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*hesitates, also watching the passers-by* I have heard of such things. With me, though, it's more a sensation of analysis than taste.

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

Really? That must blow.

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*eyes still on the horizon* One gets used to it.

*turns briskly back to Daisya* Well! where do you plan to dig first?

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

I dunno... *idea! Picks up the skull*

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

..hm?

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

We're going swimming!

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

You mean you're going...



*gets it*

..wait.


[[Or not! XD]]

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

*smirks as he makes sure the ziplock back is secure*

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[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

..Now, wait, I think you should think about this. Perhaps we haven't gone through all the possibilities. Sharks. What if there are sharks?

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[dasiyaofthebell.livejournal.com]

I eat sharks!