1st Spell - Video

[whatthewrackspurt]

Hello, everyone.

I've never been on a ship like this before. Or any ship, really, so I can't say for certain whether the person in charge is always so elusive when it comes to answering questions. I suspect he thinks it's all in good fun, making you believe one thing but telling you another. I don't think I understand his humor, though.

I'm a little concerned about having made a deal with him - he could be one of the Rotfang conspirators in disguise and is set on prolonging this journey indefinitely until all our worlds are nothing but dust and spores.

Is that why all of you are having such strange dreams?

Either way, I hope there's pudding involved. It makes death seem just a little bit cheerier. I think that's why people eat so much at funerals.

Ghosts must get very jealous during mealtimes.

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[routemistress]

'Ello, sweetheart. No, the deals are all right, I've seen a few come good.

It's a way of reminding yourself you're alive. That's why funerals always give me the 'orn. Welcome aboard, petal!

[whatthewrackspurt]

Oh, that's good, then. I'd hate to think I was signing myself up for something dangerous. My father says never to trust someone whose eyes you can't see.

It's very good to be aboard, Ma'am.

[forsaken_queen]

[This ones insights on death and ghosts are unsettlingly accurate. It's got Sylvanas peering at the girl for a while before she decides to actually reply.

Sylvanas almost never talks to new wardens.]

What would know about death and ghosts?

[You're like 12.]

[whatthewrackspurt]

[Luna peers back at Sylvanas, dreamy and curious]

I like talking to the ghosts at Hogwarts. Especially the shy ones, they take a bit of coaxing but it's generally worth it to hear what they have to say. They're very learned, the dead. I expect it's because they've been around for much longer than we have.

Excuse me for asking, but are you a vampire?

[vexingmesmer]

...are you high, poppet?

[whatthewrackspurt]

I'm Luna. Luna Lovegood.

I'm a witch.

[versusnurture]

That's not why. They're portents. Signs and things.

[whatthewrackspurt]

Like predicting the future, almost?

[termofendearment]

[....what. Oh god girl what are you ON. And can he have some please]

Alright, you're gonna have to run...at least half of that by me again, sweetheart. You know somethin' the rest of us don't?

[whatthewrackspurt]

There's a chance I might. Unless you have other witches or wizards here, but I've not met anyone with a wand yet.

And there are probably things that all of you know that I haven't had time to learn.

So it's a bit of both, really.

[godsays]

He could be God. He could be evil.

But he found a way to save me.

[whatthewrackspurt]

Save you from what?

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[changeitroundsome]

Last I checked, there was plenty pudding in the dining hall, for those inclined with a sweet tooth.

Can't say it takes much off the edge off bein' dead, though.

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[whatthewrackspurt]

Is there, really? Well, that's lucky, isn't it? To be brought to a place where there's pudding, even after you die? I'd much rather be here than be in a place with no pudding at all.

If I were dead, which I don't think I am. At least, not yet.

[myresponsibility]

So, you know a lot of ghosts.

[whatthewrackspurt]

Oh, yes. Chiefly the Ghost of Ravenclaw Tower, seeing as how I'm a Ravenclaw.

But there's also the ghosts of the other three houses, and Professor Binns is a ghost, and Peeves as well.

They're quite like us, ghosts. Aside from the whole 'dead' thing.

[to_dust]

In my experience, the dead aren't very hungry. Sort of dreamy and forgetful and tired, but not hungry.

Or angry. Or very emotional at all. Just puzzled and vaguely interested sometimes.

[They've known very different dead. Certainly Requiem and L'da would be bemused by Nearly Headless Nick and vice versa.]

[whatthewrackspurt]

It's not a hunger, precisely. It's more of a sadness at a lack of remember what hunger feels like.

Which is probably worse than hunger, now that I come to think about it.

Some ghosts are angry, though. You're right.

[voluntaryapnea]

I was pretty wary for awhile too. About the Admiral I mean. But I know people who've come and gone and gotten their deals and...[He offers her a small smile. Hi, there, Luna.]

It seems to be on the up and up.

[whatthewrackspurt]

[Luna smiles back, dreamy-eyed, if a bit unfocused. Hi, Stiles!]

Even with all the ominous things happening?

[youwillgotohell]

Rotfang?

[Dark circles have grown under Morgana's eyes: she thought she was rid of those, but no such luck. She's pale, too, and her voice scratches. Once the question's out, she turns aside to cough.]

[whatthewrackspurt]

Oh, yes. They're set to take over the Ministry of Magic.

Hello. Are you sick?

[strangehistorian]

Hello, miss! Welcome to the Barge!

I'm afraid I don't understand the question about dreams, but it seemed to be rhetorical anyway.

[whatthewrackspurt]

[Luna's smile seems to brighten at seeing Chromie - finally, another magic person!]

It sort of was. I apologize for not asking things more directly.

[persecutioncomplex]

[what are you even doing here you're going to be eaten alive]

It wouldn't be much worse if he was one.

[whatthewrackspurt]

If he were, we'd all be where we are right now, except with very bad teeth.

[onecertainly]

Ah, welcome aboard, Miss. I can tell you with utmost confidence that a ship's commander is rarely so elusive or incompetent as our esteemed Admiral. No matter, though. The people aboard our jolly barge are helpful enough to make up for his shortcomings and I am almost certain that at least one of them here probably understands the rest of what you've gone on about, for unfortunately I do not.

[whatthewrackspurt]

That's all right. Most people don't understand what I'm talking about at home, either. But you're one of the first few people to admit it, and that takes courage.