[002 || Written]

[dragonbadfaith]

Dear magical journal thing that I'm still not convinced isn't completely evil,

Have been stuck in close quarters with speccy git Potter for far longer than I'm used to — thus far I've managed not to hex him, at least. I suspect the urge won't be kept at bay for much longer.

The sun decided not to rise this morning — totally normal, that. Not worrying at all.

THERE ISN'T A PROPER LOO ON THIS BLOODY SHIP, or shower, or anything else — cleaning charms can only go so far!! My hair is hideous.

In conclusion: not dead yet.

Somehow.

- Draco Malfoy

Comments

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[dragonbadfaith]

I didn't say anything about bloodshed, I'm not barbaric.

voice

[happilyevermore]

Or...hexing.

[Which probably involves sacrificing a cat or something]

Surely there is nothing that cannot be best dealt with in words between you.

voice

[dragonbadfaith]

Not likely, we don't do words very well.

If he jumped off the ship for a few days, that might help!

voice

[happilyevermore]

I doubt your difference can be so very great as to call for such a dramatic action.

voice

[dragonbadfaith]

It's exactly that great.

Also, I would find it amusing.

voice

[happilyevermore]

In such case, pray tell me of the irreconcilable differences which have divided our fine crew against itself.

voice

[dragonbadfaith]

Oh, we were divided before joining this crew. It's a long story, really, but basically he's always been a bit of a tosser. We don't really get on.

voice

[happilyevermore]

[She doesn't mean to laugh- well, okay. Maybe a little. Even if it's half exasperation.]

A very minor concern in the grand scheme of things.

voice

[dragonbadfaith]

And that is very likely true, but we all must find our own means of entertainment! This whole ship sailing business is rather boring.

Danielle, right?

[lol they've only been sailing together for how long?]

voice

[happilyevermore]

Yes, that is my name.

[Just slightly dry.]

There is the joy of taking pride in your work.

voice

[dragonbadfaith]

Just making sure! You could've been someone else who sounds remarkably similar! I knew that was your name, of course.

...Sure. There's also the joy of making it through each day without the ship sinking.

voice

[happilyevermore]

A miracle which does not happen on it's own. Every man has some talent which could contribute- beyond hexing their fellow country men.

voice

[dragonbadfaith]

Everyone seems to think hexing is such a bad thing. Potter can hit back, I assure you. It's just a bit of fun.

voice

[happilyevermore]

The ability to retaliate doesn't improve the situation.

voice

[dragonbadfaith]

Oh, alright, alright. Merlin's pants, if you all are going to put up such a fuss about it then never mind!

voice

[happilyevermore]

Very kind of you. But now that all crew members are safe...

What in heaven and Earth would a hex to do a man?

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[dragonbadfaith]

[Oh, talking about magic! Something Draco thoroughly enjoys! The change in his tone is blatantly obvious.]

Any number of things, really! It would depend what spell is used. I was thinking of perhaps sticking his shoes to the ground, or turning his hair blue. Well-timed trip jinxes are always amusing, or there's one that would cause his legs to dance about uncontrollably. Well, that last one isn't really a hex, just a harmless bit of prank magic...

I know a bloke—one of Potter's friends, actually—who once tried to make me "eat slugs", I believe it was. But he had a shoddy wand and the whole thing backfired. He ended up vomiting slugs himself!

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[happilyevermore]

[Give her a moment to just take that in. Thank goodness there's no video, so no one can see her face be lowered into her hands]

All this power, the ability to control form and action, and the first application that comes to your mind is the irritation of your fellows?

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[dragonbadfaith]

Oh no, of course not. Magic has many uses, this is more just a side perk. Our captain, however, would prefer I didn't use it to do chores and the like around the ship.

permavoice already

[happilyevermore]

There are cleaning hexes?

XD

[dragonbadfaith]

No—you don't think magic is all hexes, do you? No, there are countless types of spells; some good, some...not. Some that just accomplish the simplest of menial tasks. It can do anything. Magic is brilliant.

ttly legit

[happilyevermore]

Magic is a sign of man's moral decay, if certain sources are to be trusted. Truth be told, in you boys I have yet to see an argument for the contrary.

definitely!

[dragonbadfaith]

...Moral decay? How so?

[happilyevermore]

You become lax in your own power, willing to over look the vast benefits such sorcery could provide mankind in favor of your own vain entertainments.

[dragonbadfaith]

That's hardly fair to say. There's no difference in me using magic for fun than there is in you playing a game of cards to alleviate any boredom you might have. I have the ability to use a wand, you have the ability to read numbers. Why should I be scolded for being born with magical blood?

It's a way of life, you see, not a source of vain entertainment. Though normally I'm not to talk about it with muggles at all, because your lot doesn't believe in sorcery and have tried to kill witches and wizards in the past because of it. Not to mention that, look, your immediate thought is that it should be used to the benefit of your kind. That's why we stay hidden away, but then this is a different world and an odd situation...