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abidingpercy (abidingpercy) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-10-15 21:46:00

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Why have I never spent time in Muggle libraries before? They have so many books on things I've never thought to ask in Muggle Studies. And they have computing devices with access to the 'internet' which has even more information from all over the world in every language imaginable. There must be some way for this technology to function in a magical environment.

After a few hours' exploration around other countries of the Commonwealth, I think I would like to visit Ottawa some day. It looks quite charming, and the Canadian parliament buildings are quite frankly beautiful in architecture. ~~Not to mention it has some excellent resources to use in my 'alternate Muggle identity'.~~

[Private to Oliver and Penelope]

All right, all my ducks are in a row. I've done the research. I've spoken with Mum and she's ecstatic at the chance to spend more time with Lucy. I'm going to speak with Kingsley tomorrow and give him the news that I'm taking the position.

I spoke with Lucy tonight and she was torn, but I think in the end she understood. This is going to tear me apart, not being able to be with her during weekdays, but I think it's for the best in the end. I suppose I need to learn to let her go a little at the beginning so it isn't as hard when she's eleven and going to Hogwarts.

Merlin, I'm really doing this, aren't I. Work as a Muggle. Have I gone mad?

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clearlypenny
2014-10-18 10:18 pm UTC (link)

I'm a huge proponent of muggle libraries and think we should have more of them. How many did you end up taking out?
Did you know that some even do childrens storytelling hour?

Oliver/Penny/Percy

I'm so pleased for you Percy - you're going to be an incredible asset to the muggle and magical world in your new position and you'll be fantastic at it! I know it!

As for Lucy...its a bit like primary school, isn't it? Being away for a few hours but you'll only ever be a firecall away and you know that she'll be well looked after.

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	allegrarosier 2014-10-18 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	You would be. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	clearlypenny 2014-10-18 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	I would be what? I would be, as in I exist? Obviously, Cogito ergo sum. If you're referring to my being in favour of muggle libraries, what's not to enjoy; an open, fair place where knowledge is freely transferred irrespective of background, age or wealth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

allegrarosier
2014-10-18 10:31 pm UTC (link)

You're acting like there are no wizarding libraries. There are, and they're better than the muggle ones in so many ways - for example, we can have more books in less space. Hover charms and such are marvellous things, don't you think?

But you say "I'm a huge proponent of muggle libraries" as if they're something new and innovative. They're not. They're merely substandard imitations of something wizards had already done, better.

This is the problem with this intermingling of cultures. Too many wizards act like what muggles have is somehow better, more useful, simpler, when the truth is that they're scrambling to find roundabout ways to do the things we do with magic. That doesn't make them better or more interesting than us.

Catch me dead driving one of those godawful automachines down a road surrounded by a hundred other automachines, stuck in a queue when I could just Floo somewhere, or Apparate. Catch me dead using a bloody magnowave to make food when I can wave my bloody wand at it.

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	clearlypenny 2014-10-18 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	I'm sorry, where did you say your library card was for? Also, we call those 'automachines' cars, muggles use microwaves for cooking and no I wouldn't suggest waving your wand at either a microwave or one of the pre-packaged food meant for it. You would likely end up with an inedible mess on your hands. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allegrarosier 2014-10-18 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Oh I don't need a library card! I have money. I also don't have to cook my own food. But despite your attempted derailment of my point, it still stands. This muggle library isn't special, and it's ludicrous to pretend like it is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	clearlypenny 2014-10-18 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	How lovely for you dear. Have you ever been in a muggle library or are you basing your opinion on pure speculation? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allegrarosier 2014-10-18 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	I spent enough time pretending that anything muggles do is worthwhile while I was at Hogwarts that I may never feel clean again. I don't have to swim in pig muck to know it's dirty. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	clearlypenny 2014-10-18 10:41 pm UTC (link)
	You might want to have another scrub because you missed a spot. Right..there. There, did you spot it? Your foundless, baseless prejudice is showing and..its got an unpleasant scent to it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allegrarosier 2014-10-18 10:43 pm UTC (link)
	Trust me darling, after subjecting myself to conversing with the likes of you, a long hot shower is definitely on the cards. Do you know what kills me about you? Muggleborn. You had the world, our world, handed to you on a silver bloody platter, and you just... piss it up against the wall. You're so ungrateful. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

clearlypenny
2014-10-18 10:57 pm UTC (link)

It's been a while since I've how did you put it, pissed up a wall. Given I've got firm roots in this world, a steady job, a career I love and am very, very good at it what exactly did I do to throw it away?

Please, enlighten me. It's been ages since anyones tried to tell an entire swathe of the population how to act. I bet they're nostalgic for the 'good old days'.

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	allegrarosier 2014-10-18 10:58 pm UTC (link)
	You're revolting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	clearlypenny 2014-10-18 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	That's it? I leave the field wide open for you and you resort to a comeback that my three year old little cousin would use? My mistake. I expected more from you. It won't be an error I make twice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allegrarosier 2014-10-18 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	You assume that my refusal to continue engaging in this ridiculousness is a win for you. It isn't. It's a win for my sanity. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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abidingpercy
2014-10-18 11:30 pm UTC (link)

I hope I live up to your faith in me.

From what I hear of Muggle schools, that is the case, and I am pleased that Mum was enthusiastic - in fact, she nearly tore my head off for even considering not asking her to tutor Lucy. It is a relief and I know she will teach her as well as she taught me. Except there won't be firecall service in the Muggle world, Merlin help me.

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clearlypenny
2014-10-18 11:35 pm UTC (link)

How could you not? Its well placed and justified.

Hmm, what about a type of clock your mum had? The one that tattled on wherever you were or if anything happened? If such a piece of magic already exists, it can likely be miniaturised and put onto strap a little like a muggle watch. Add a vibration charm and what would pass off as an everyday object in my world might alley your fears a bit?

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	Oliver/Penny/Percy abidingpercy 2014-10-18 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	You're brilliant, you know that? When was the last time I told you that because you are and deserve to be told often. I'll visit Mum this week and ask where I can get such a thing made and if it can come with some sort of charm to make it appear like something else to Muggle eyes. How else have you been of late? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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clearlypenny
2014-10-19 04:36 pm UTC (link)

I ~~like it when you say it~~ think the last person to heap such effusive praise on me was..you. You're terribly biased, Percy Weasley.
Sounds like a plan - let me know if you need me to have a look at the charms or give them a prod?

I'm good! Had a lovely conversation with my sister about my lack of suitable clothes. Apparently I dress like a 60 year old maid (her words - not mine) so she's sent something over for this date tonight. How do you do social again, Perce?

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abidingpercy
2014-10-19 05:44 pm UTC (link)

I will have you know that I am completely unbiased and objective in all things. Of course, if you believe that then I might have a piece of property in Spain to sell you as well. I will let you know when I have the clock made.

Your sister is one to talk. If you ask me, you dress perfectly fine. What exactly did she send you that she felt was appropriate? ~~She knows this isn't a real date, doesn't she? If Richard-~~ I am perhaps the last who should be asked such a question. For me, social is either a bedtime story and trip to the zoo, or an in-depth discussion on the value of magical hemp in broom construction.

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clearlypenny
2014-10-19 09:37 pm UTC (link)

Hahaha, I think I fell for that one a few too many times but you get points for trying.

I think its her revenge for not being able to raid my wardrobe growing up - cardigans were never her thing but this isn't so bad. Its sort of blueish dress and kind of lacey. Shorter than I'd wear normally but she sent over a cardi that I might just not send back to her. It's just been a while since I've played at being a girl but it'll be fun. If not then I can always head home.

See, that sounds interesting; one thing that drives me bonkers is people who can't understand how to be in a room with someone else and not talk. There's something very enchanting about companionable silence, especially when both parties are reading a book.

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abidingpercy
2014-10-19 10:19 pm UTC (link)

Penny, you've always been a girl whether 'playing at it' or not. I'm sure you will look lovely and breathtaking in whatever you choose to wear, and any man or woman with eyes would see you for the woman you are.

Perhaps that is because at times it seems like fewer people read than when we were younger. But I agree completely about the companionable silence, particularly when it is punctuated by being amused by a particular passage and looking up to the other person, only to find that they are looking back, and even though both are reading something completely different, it doesn't matter because at that moment, it's all part of the very same experience.

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