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[The faces of the passerby's to the device's lens seem to be reflecting a range from distinct lack of interest to mild amusement to extreme confusion. They also appear to be shielding their heads from something, but from the device's position, it isn't quite clear whatThat is, until the throng clears enough for the device ( Read more... )
[The faces of the passerby's to the device's lens seem to be reflecting a range from distinct lack of interest to mild amusement to extreme confusion. They also appear to be shielding their heads from something, but from the device's position, it isn't quite clear whatThat is, until the throng clears enough for the device ( Read more... )
... Er, sorry, you did that? To yourself? [ ... the 'but why though' is implied. ]
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Indeed, I did, mate. Quick on the uptake, are we?
[A bit sarcastically, but mostly playfully, as though to say most anything he does is 'just cause it's fun'.]
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Well, there weren't many other explanations that were springing to mind. [ Despite himself, he grins. ] So, do you do that a lot? You know, inflict fake deaths by watery monsters on unsuspecting crowds?
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Something thereabouts, I'd say. We tend to revel in the grand performances, and the very best are inflicted upon the unsuspecting. You'll never find a more satisfactory reaction than that of a bloke who just witnessed his mate turn into a canary because of a little something extra in his afters.
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BUT FIRST, a slight pause. ] "We"? Who, you and the fake monster? [ Jamie just hopes the apparition isn't what's named Georgie, okay. ]
Oh, of course, I can imagine there being some confusion and shock over someone turning into a canary. I mean, it's mostly rabbits used in magic tricks. People probably feel a canary is a very daring choice of animal.
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He's hardly fake, though the monster part is still highly questionable. Has to be, to have imitated this handsome face so thoroughly.
[He gestures to himself with a half-hearted smirk. He misses his twin. :(]
Y'know, why's it that Muggles always picture the rabbit in a hat gag? It's rather depressing to think that's the only bit of magic you lot've got to entertain yourselves.
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But what did he just get called. ] A Mug-what? I am fairly certain I am not one of those, unless it means 'short blonde British person'. And besides, that's not the only magic! We have magic where I come from, too. It's just not often used to turn people into canaries.
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Only the properly ambition use their magic for good, mate. [Definitely implying that canary-Transfiguration is the best use of his skills. The idea that other worlds have magic too is new to him, as is the idea of other worlds in general.] No offense intended, though. Muggle's just our term for non-magic folk. What sorts of abilities have you got back home?
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[ ... and worse things but that's awkward to talk about, so Jamie won't mention it. MOVING ON. ] So, can everyone where you're from do things like that-with the water? If they're not Mugwhatsits?
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S'pose that depends. That's a fancy bit of charms work, what I did there, but there're loads of other things if you've got the skill to do 'em. Some folk are just lousy at it all, like Squibs or Neville.
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So he says, a little wistfully: ] It sounds like a lot of fun. The charms stuff, anyway, not being a Squib or a... Neville? [ He totally just assumed that was a term like Muggle or Squib, yes. ]
... Oh, and I'm Jamie, by the way. I think I forgot to mention that earlier.
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Being a Neville isn't too awful, I s'pose. He's a good enough bloke, if not a bit daft at times. [Still with a small fit of chuckles.] I'd be a Fred, and being me isn't too terrible either.
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