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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[whatthewrackspurt]

That's right. Words can be a bit tricky across worlds, can't they? Good for you for catching on.

Lots of things, but I'm still working on Vanishing a bowl of tripe.

[onecertainly]

Vanishing tripe? People can do that? And can they conjure up other things in its place as well?

[whatthewrackspurt]

Yes, but only the very skilled, and people who don't like tripe.

Certain things, yes. It takes a bit of practice. Some things can't be conjured at all, and some are quite easy.

[onecertainly]

That's... incredible. Truly incredible.

I don't fully understand the rules on such matters here, as they don't apply to me, but perhaps one day you can demonstrate some of your magic. That is, if you would like.

[whatthewrackspurt]

It's fun, isn't it?

I'd like to! We don't usually get to show Muggles our magic, it's strictly forbidden. Although I think the rules are relaxed here.

[onecertainly]

I believe they are as well. I wouldn't want to get you into trouble, though, so if there's a chance of that perhaps we should forget I asked.

[whatthewrackspurt]

I think it's a little too late for that. This Barge already seems exceptionally magical.

[onecertainly]

You make a fair point. In that case, I shall look forward to the demonstration.

[He would leave it at that but.... magic is just so damn interesting. He has to ask one more thing:]

What aspect of magic would you say is your finest skill?

[whatthewrackspurt]

I'm quite good at defensive magic now, I think. I've been practicing my Patronus.

Would you like to see?

[onecertainly]

I would!

[What's a Patronus? Who knows! But he's very eager to find out.]

[whatthewrackspurt]

All right, then!

Expecto Patronum!

[From Luna's wand leaps a silvery white, bright hare that leaps around, sniffing the air with its little nose]

It's quite easy to do once there's nothing to be afraid of.

[onecertainly]

[There's a look of pure awe on Archie's face just before he breaks into a wide grin.]

Incredible! Absolutely incredible!

What's the purpose? Is it -- is it like a pet?

[whatthewrackspurt]

[Luna gives her hare a considering look]

I suppose it could be. But no, it's meant to be more of a guardian. A protector against Dementors and similar dark creatures. They're very good at it, provided you can conjure one properly in time.