HogCon Day 2: Dumbledore’s Army panel discussion continued

Scribble: “Just one more question, Arabella. But first, for those of you just joining us for the DA discussion panel, welcome. Thank you for deciding to grace us with your presence.” (Says in an uncanny impression of Professor McGonagall). “Now, as I was saying, I have one last question. This one is for Mrs. Hermione Weasley.”

Ron: “Oh no.”

Hermione: “Shush, Ron… go on, Scribble.”

Ron: “So long as it’s not a spew question—”

Hermione: “Ronald Weasley!”

Scribble: “Actually, I was going to ask if you all still use those enchanted Galleons?”

(Harry tilts his head back and laughs.)

Scribble: “Is that a yes?”

Hermione: (Looking cross.) “They are not being used in the way they were originally meant to be if that is what you mean.”

Ron: “They certainly are not.” (Ron reaches in his pocket and pulls a Galleon out.) “Just yesterday mine warmed up, and instead of a date, it said to stuff a Hippogriff up — ”

(Hermione hits Ron with a Silencing Charm.)

Harry: (Clears his throat.) “You’re really better off asking about spew, Mrs. Scribble.”

Hermione: “It is not spew!” (Glowers at Harry, then turns to look at Scribble). “The SPEW is still very much alive and active—”

Ron: “Active!” (He managed to lift the Silencing Charm.) “We’ve been trying to hire a house-elf since we’ve been married. We can’t get near one without them running away.”

Ginny: (Barely containing a grin.) “Even Mum and Dad’s ghoul throws a fit if Hermione gets nearer than the third floor landing.”

George: “Afraid she’ll get him chucked out of the attic and forced to get a job.”

Hermione: “Oh, really!” (Crosses her arms.) “And I suppose you would have me sit around and do nothing to help them lead a better life? Dobby—”

Harry: “Dobby was different, Hermione.”

Hermione: (Looking bashful.) “Yes, of course… but I am still keeping SPEW going in case another Dobby comes along and wants to be free.”

George: “Not bloody likely.”

(Others laugh.)

Ginny: “Any other questions, Scribble?”

Scribble: “How’s Buck—I mean, Witherwings.”

Hagrid: (From the back of the room, which has grown to accommodate Grawp.) “Happy as can be. Got ‘im a nice lady friend, see. They got three babies.”

Scribble: “Thank you, Hagrid, and everyone on the panel for answering our questions and for all you’ve done for the wizarding and Muggle worlds.”

If you would like to meet some of the “beasts” from the Muggle-made series based on the life of Harry Potter, be sure to purchase your tickets to MuggleNet Live: Expo Patronum taking place this April in London before they sell out. No real magical beasts or creatures allowed since the Muggles might get carried away and think they are “real.” More details at live.mugglenet.com.

Back to you, Arabella…