A fascinating art.

[percyignatius]

In between organising Committee matters and keeping things running as they should, I have recently become intrigued by the ancient art of Auguria, also known as a form of divination by observing the behavioural patterns of birds. Naturally, I am aware that there are those who may claim that this method of prediction is arcane or unreliable; however

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[camerafancolin]

Wow!! That was the longest entry I've never read!!! You sure write a lot Percy!!!

[percyignatius]

That I do, Colin. I'm flattered.

How is your cephalopodic research coming along? I've always thought that squids were one of the most astonishing sea creatures.

[camerafancolin]

Cephalowho????

[percyignatius]

It's the class that includes squids and octopi.

[dissirius]

The best sort of divination is the sort that tells you things will go well.

[percyignatius]

I'm quite fond of that notion myself, Mr Black.

[professorpenny]

I hope that it does indeed come true.

Are you still ready for tea this afternoon?

[percyignatius]

Most certainly, Penny dear. And from what the birds tell me, I'm sure it will be a great delight.

[professorpenny]

I think that it will, too. I am always delighted by your company, dazzled even.

[percyignatius]

You are far too kind.

[slytherinsqueen]

Now, that's interesting. I had thought that augury was that messy form of divination involving the entrails of slaughtered animals. Then again, I suppose I'm not surprised, as our Divination professor is hardly the sort to be precise with her teachings.

[percyignatius]

Ah, I believe you may be referring to Hepatoscopy, which is a far more unsanitary-- and might I add, tasteless-- procedure. Indeed, I am a bit surprised that Augury was never covered during Divination lessons when I was in school, as it appears to be a far cleaner and more reliable method than many of the ones we were taught.

Alas, I suppose there isn't an incredible amount one can do on the matter.