And another lighter note:

[raindroproses]

Damn it. I realized this morning when check the computer calendar that it's Hermione Granger's 30th birthday (yes, I am that much of a geek). What I did not recall until just now is that it's also Talk Like a Pirate Day. So now I'm being plagued by the idea of someone throwing Hermione a surprise birthday party. Theme? Pirates, of course! And for some reason, I'm imagining Luna and Harry as co-conspirators in this.

If anyone would like to take up this plot bunny, feel free. I'll try to write it, but I make no promises.