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[phoenix_core]

[The feed clicks on to show Harry holding a small brindle pup, which he is clutching close to his body on the couch. Harry strokes the pups fur, trying to sooth away its shivers and whimpers.]

Shh, Jude... it'll be ok. Th-This cold can't stay around forever

[The pup Jude replies with a whimper. Harry holds him closer and looks around the room.]

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[Audio]

[dragon_savior]

[Ryu's teeth are chattering for about a solid minute before he speaks.]

H-h-how did it get s-so cold?

[Audio]

[phoenix_core]

[He shakes his head and sighs, which comes out again with a stutter.]

I don't kn-know. It just was... like this when w-we woke up.

[Video]

[timid_werewolf]

[Aaron's bundled from head to toe in a large black robe spangled with blood-red clouds. He watches them both for a moment, curling up against Freki and Dreizehn.]

I know I Said I wanted some winter, but not this bad! Are you guys okay over there?

[Video]

[phoenix_core]

We're fine... just cold. Jude feels w-warm but he keeps shivering... I think he's scared. It's not always l-like this?

[Video]

[timid_werewolf]

No, at least I don't remember it getting this bad last year. Not like this.

I-I wish I could help

[Video]

[phoenix_core]

J-Just stay inside... Once this a-all blows over I'll come check on you. O-Ok?

[cutestnightmare]

Ooh, that must be convenient.

[phoenix_core]

Wh-What's convenient?

[cutestnightmare]

Being able to make things change like that!

[phoenix_core]

O-Oh... yeah it's h-helpful. The changed object is never really the same, though...

[Private]

[phoenix_core]

Yeah... they aren't working very well.

And I n-named him Jude. Y-You?

[Private]

[phoenix_core]

[Jude turns his head towards the camera and barks excitedly when he sees his sister. Harry laughs a little and strokes his ear.]

P=Probably can't. You n-need a wand... Or can at l-least do magic.

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[ferretprince]

[It's a few minutes later that Draco appears on the screen. He looks rather ridiculous, as several blankets are wrapped around him, trailing over the ground enough that he stumbles over them a few times. He comes to a stop in front of Potter, staring down at him with a slight sneer.

His usual drawl isn't nearly as arrogant as it usual is, mostly due to his teeth chattering. It doesn't seem like the blankets are doing much.]

I s-still can't believe you n-named him t-t-that, of all t-things.

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[phoenix_core]

[Harry looks up in surprise and Jude whined in interest. He cracked the best smile he could, though it was twitching with cold.]

J-Jude is a good name, Draco.

[He remembers what Aaron said about staying awake by singing and playing games, so he ruffled Jude's fur and started.]

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take your sad song and make it better...

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[ferretprince]

[Draco gives him a look that shows he's clearly questioning Potter's sanity at this point. He edges backwards somewhat.]

H-has the c-cold driven you m-mad, then?

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[phoenix_core]

[He laughs. Draco was so easy to freak out sometimes.]

No. It's the name of a M-Muggle song by a band called the Beatles. I didn't think you'd understand... b-but Jude's a good name!

[Jude snuggles into Harry's chest again with a whimper. Harry ruffles his fur again.]

Jude's actually really warm... B-But I think he's scared. C-Come here if you're cold, the h-heating charm is warmest near the wand.