Session Start: Thu Jan 31 20:59:21 2002 * Logging #whosim to 'howarts4_20020131.txt' *** WebChatter has joined #whosim *** WebChatter has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) *** TheBrig has joined #whosim *** ChanServ sets mode: +o TheBrig Hi Jen Hi Cody! So wanna hear the coolest thing? I'm gonna sell my book thru my friends beauty shop. Fantasstic What a better place to get captive women to buy romance novels. lol *** Dr10 has joined #whosim *** TheBrig sets mode: +o Dr10 And the plans for my parent's wedding anniversary party are underway. Hi Tuna Hello. :::bows::: The folks think they are just going to dinner with the kids. We have a room booked for the night at 60+ guests coming. Hey Tuna! How long can you keep it secret? We've been planning since October. Made definite plans around Christmas. The guests, several who are coincidentally still in town, have kept it secret for 3 weeks. `I got my mom to go to the beauty parlor yesterday and get her hair done. that was tricky For a chemo patient having a good hairdoo is an elusive thing. My hair was really really long. And the beauty shop owner is a family friend. And a guest. We conspired together to make her look beautiful. Her hair is really good. Blonde, full and curly. It's just hysterical. My parents have had all the signs but neither have picked up on it yet. Nice. Well, mum's the word. lol Course David did try to get me to spoil the beans on the phone last night. He got miffed when I wouldn't tell him why I couldn't play Vortex on Saturday. Aha. E-mail has been my main way of talking. I think we traded about 50 e-mails on the subject. I was up all night working on a DJ music list. 5 cds worth of songs to play via the restaurant sound system. We couldn't arrange a band in time. So what have you two been up to? How's the weather Tuna? DJ can beat a band, tunes can be more personal *** AlxKeegan has joined #whosim *** TheBrig sets mode: +o AlxKeegan True. Hi everyone! David That's what I think. I'm pretty good at putting together theme mixes. I have been well. I am back in Vermont, where the snow is heavy and beautiful. I have a library of 1000 songs. Hard to weed down the list. Hey David, hi! ::Smiles and winks at David::: No ice storm like the news said? lol, actually one of the things I've been up to, is recreating comp jukebox My part of Vermont today had heavy snow but it was soft and fluffy and is staying that way. Very pretty. I'd be happy to trade songs with you. My tastes are varied. they're going to be releasing a cd with the full version of the 8th doctor theme from the audios That's the best kind of snow. Cool. cool Nice. I will have to make sure and get one. right now I've downloaded a lot of sci fi themes from the internet including Orbital's version of the DW theme We were just talking about my making a party mix for my parents' party this weekend. I've got over 1000 tracks on my computer! And all the DW Audios. Good think I paid for the 60 gig hard drive. Really, I don't jabe that. How can I get a copy? You could upload it to me, perhaps. What software are you using for downloading music Cody? that's a lot, yes it is a good thing the new Windows Media Player, Reeal joinned with one for Real1 and is subscription now :-/ It would take forever for me to upload Tuna. I'm stuck with dialup still. I can send you the audios on cd though, like I did Cody. 3 cds for 26 audios? Ah. I have WinMX, and I rip all my cds to disk. I could never find them otherwise. did you hear the good news, Cody? The new Windows Media Player is fantastic I can play all those clips and make it one play list so I can hear it all the way thru just like a regular cd adventure True, true. Yes, I would love some, thank you. I could listen on my iPod on a long trip. Which David? Tuna, can you play WMAs? Or just MP3s? that Antony Stewart Head will be in 3 doctor who audios this year anthony, sorry Wow, Which Docs? 5, 6, 7 5, 6 and 7 it's a trilogy in four parts David told me last night. Isn't it cool? exelcis MP3. I didn;t like WMP when I tried it, but I haven't tried it since switching over to Mac OS 10. My iPod is synched to my iTunes application on my laptop anyway. Iris Wyldtime will be in the first one, along with the 5th doctor Ok, then I'll send you audios in MP3. They're bigger so it'll be a couple more cds. But it's so easy to transfer. Giles is playing Lord Grayvern, I believe it is I take my audios on the road with CF and my iPAQ. Thw new WMP is fantastic, you can make playlist and it even has 27 different skins that react to the music Wow, nice news. I really miss the Shaun Lyon newsletter. Whoa! Music sensitive skins, cool. Psycodelic, man! Cool. I got into MusicMatch Jukebox. It makes burning a playlist to CD so easy. * TheBrig bops to "Doctorin' the TARDIS The coolest thing is going on a trip and having nothing but your portable digital music player. I start a DW audio and listen as I go to sleep. Better than radio. everyone needs to be prepared to play multiple roles for the next sim and we need to get Heather to play if at all possible, since Brynna can't get away from work and school to play I'll trim it down as much as possible, though Heather has school too. I can play multiple roles though. Maybe some day I'll tech up to your music level, Jen. Always like mixing my own tapes ::Raises right hand::: I swear to play multiple roles in the next sim! You need a cd burner Cody. I hope you at least have a subwoofer. :::image of a dog swimming underwater:: lol :-/ but speakers are going to be my next upgradee, got some very good headphones though LOL On the dog swimmer. Ok, shall we pick our roles for the night? <=== The Doctor <========Eos No news from Rb I guess? <=== Harry <======Fearful Fred <====Irish <===Hermoine *** TheBrig is now known as FearfulFred *** Jacie is now known as ShadowHarry <<>> <> <<>> # = the dream beach scene @ = hidden chamber *** AlxKeegan is now known as DWEos & = main chamber of library % = Outer Library #:::Lora walks over to a patch of flat, clean, dry sand and with a flip of her wrist a shimmering drop cloth appears, complete with picnic feasting delights.::: & :::Ron and Eos exchange glances, then look where Fearful Fred is looking::: # :::TYhe cloth settles slowly to the ground.::: & D...d...ddd & :::They see 3 sets of gleaming eyes as the torch panes over a LARGE furry creature::: #:::Lora takes a seat on the shimmering cloth:: Can I cook, or can I cook? & Ron > AAAAAAAAAA!!! & Eos > EEEEEEEEKK!! # :::The Doctor walks over to her picnic spread and takes a seat on the dropcloth and takes a small banana into his hand::: Yes, but this didn't need cooking, just the proper plucking. Very nice, my dear, very nice. & ::::Ron and Eos fly in separate directions as the bookcase falls over when the furry creature leaps off it::: @ ::Harry stands before the mirror gazing at his smiling parents:: & :::Irish looks thru his paw once more at the scene::: @ Mom, Dad? Is that me? ::reaches to touch the baby in their arms:: & Irish> Oh well, time to save the day! :::sighs::: @ ::dimly hears a highpitched squeal behind him:: In a minute Hermione. @ ::his hand touches the glass, but it is warm and baby soft:: #:::Lora smiles and looks out to sea::: I love where land and water come together. It's even better than the edge of the atmosphere or the boundaries of the time vortex. It makes me realize how precarious it all is, but so beautiful at the same time. & :::Irish leaps down from one of the reading tables, hits the floor and changes into a large, green tiger as he races towards the furry creature, now revealed to be a 3-headed dog::: @ ::breaks into a wide smile:: It's me, it's really me. Hey Hermy, come see this! & Ron> It's Fluffy??!! & ::Tries to draw his ever recalcitrant sword as Fluffy charges forward, then starts as the great beast bounds straight through him:: & Eos> :::looking at Ron:: Fluffy? @ ::Hermione sits before the bookcase leafing thru books:: #:::Finishing the bite of his banana, the Doctor smiles::: Yes, always trying tto make things right. My dear, you are so persistant, the universe has to be grateful that you have such a good heart. Such determination in the service of evil and pain would be hard to overcome. I admire that in you, more than I can say. & :::Irish races towards Fluffy, leaping into the air gracefully to attack him::: @ ::reads "Muggle Secrets to Magic: All you ever wanted to know":: That is so... That's how you do the spell? Oh so easy. & :::Fluffy swats Irish out of the air, ignores Ron and Eos, and goes racing towards the back of the library::: & Ron> Where is he going? #::Lora nods and examines a star fruit:: Oh really? But has it done you any good? Complements should come after accomplishments. > Fluffy> ::With one great leap he jumps into the balconey and scampers around the dark shadows of the balconey:: @ ::Hermione distantly hears some knocking around behind her:: Harry, be careful with that. Come over here. You can pass all your OWLs with this stuff. Fearful Fred Well I'll be hornswaggled & :::Eos races over to where Irish is picking himself off the floor::: @ Hermione>::picks up "Secrets of Transfiguration":: & Eos> Are you okay? # Doctor> When I was younger, before the Academy, and in the Academy, I found it easier to do what I want and get what I want by not getting involved unless absolutely necessary. It worked for my aspirations, but not for my heart. I found that involved heart in you, my love. @ Hermione>Ooh, so that's how Professor McGonagel makes herself a cat. Even I'm no worse for the wear, but I pity whatever Fluffy is chasing @ Harry>::sees his mother reach out to stroke his face:: & :::Irish gets up, shakes his head and changes back to normal size and form::: #:::Lora smiles and sniffs her star fruit:: My dear, don't waste a day and a scene like this on such sugary thoughts, the universe opens magically before us in the union of sea and sand. How about a personal demonstration? & Shall we take a look and see what it is? & Irish> Only my dignity is hurt...but that's enough! @ Hermione>::searches index for the "Step by Step instructions to make yourself an animal for muggles":: & Eos> Yes, we'd better see what he's chasing after. #::The Doctor stands::: If that means a swim, I'm all for it. I would prefer to swim several times a day if I could. And, well, today I can. @ Harry>::his mother's hand touches his cheek, then begins to smolder:: & Ron> :::reluctantly::: Well, all right, but are you sure we can't just hide? @ Hermione>::turns to page where I picture of a Muggle doing a spell is animated:: #:::Lora rises and they walk towards the ocean, hand in hand.::: & What? And give up the new found courage you and your friends have given me? @ Harry>Mom? ::her hand catches flame and blackens before his eyes:: & Eos> Come on, let's check it out. & :::Ron, Eos and Irish make their way towards the balcony:::: & Any way I dare say whatever Fluffy is after has too much to fear to bother with us #::The Doctor hears a voice calling out, but ignores it. Just a trick of the wind and waves.::: @ Hermione>::the muggle in the picture is a miniature Hermione, casting the spell and turning herself into a large ugly rat with straggly brown hair:: @ Harry>No, my touch can't hurt you too Mom! & ::Floats to the top of an overturned bookcase and solidifies, offering Eos a hand up:: #:::The two begin wading into the water, soon up to their waists:: @ Hermione>::a larger cat enters the picture and pounces the rat Hermione:: & >Fluffy > :::Cause an awful racket as he claws desperately at the walls:: @ Hermione>No, shoo cat, shoo! #::Lora points to the southern horizon::: Well, well, look at that cloud formation, I'd say a rapidly building thunderhead! & ::as they come up onto the balcony, they see fluffy clawing at one of the walls::: & Watch your step young lady, those books are far from stable & Eos> Thank you, Fred, I'll be careful. & Welll... we appear to be too late #:::The Doctor begins to be a bit confused, hears other voices, and the wind picks up.:: Yes, it doesn't look good. @ Harry>Mom let go! Mom! ::tries to pull away but he can't. His mother's hand is ablaze and the flames are creeping up her arm.:: & >Fluffy> Sits back on his haunches annd howls so mournfully that Banshees probably shiver:: #Let's head in, that is advancing unusually fast. @ Hermione>::tries to wave the cat away but it's claws latch onto her finger and start to pull her in:: & Irish> It's just another stupid dog, big and with three heads, is all. #Lora> It is violating at least three of the eight core principles of climatology. & ::Irish sits down and starts cleaning the dust from his fur::: # ::an unusually shaped cloud passes overhead casting a shadow on the Doctor and Lora:: #:::As they turn and head back to the beach they notice a change as they reach about knee depth of water. The water becomes thicker, hold them down, adhering to them. They begin walking with difficulty.::: & Eos> Whatever Fluffy is after must be behind that wall. # Doctor> Do you hear those voices? What is happening? & If so then we are on the right side of the wall, I say #Lora> If I didn't know bettter I would say this is a dream, but I'm always dreading that I will do that someday when it is all too real. & Eos> Maybe it's a secret passage, or another hidden chamber?! @ ::while Harry is frozen on one side of the room with the mirror, Hermione on the other by the bookshelf, and the Doctor in the center looking up at the light, a shadow flits easily into the room:: #:::The two struggle and make some progress::: & >Ron> Then perhaps it's a secret that is best kept @ ::the shadow, 6 foot from floor to top, sweeps about the chamber:: & Quite, Lad. As long as whatever it is is on the other side the better off we arre & Eos> We should find out whatever is behind that wall. It could be very important. @ ::stones in the wall glide open under the shadow's touch, books and talisman are revealed:: #:::The rapidly moving clouds cover the solar disk. They clasp hands tightly and try to give each other leverage to escape the clinging waters pulling at them.::: & > Fluffy > ::Sniffs the wall and wimpers, then rocks back and starts howling again:: @ ::the shadow raises the hidden treasures to the light and casts them aside:: & Eos> ::Looks over at Fred::: #:::The Doctor sees a dark shadow poised above the water a few feet away from them::: Well, what have we here? & Eos> Perhaps you could see what's behind the wall? & Why look at me? I don't know of any other secret panels in here #Lora> :::Screams and begins thrashing about. The clawing wwater is beginning to tear her flesh on her calves.::: & & But if I do, won't whatever it is see me as well? #:::The doctor hears the voices, loud now. He reaches for Lora and tries to lift her out of the water, but cannot.::: & Eos> Can't you peer thru it invisibly? & >Ron> Come on Fred, I know you can do it & Eos> It would be a very brave thing to do. @ ::the shadow passes along the walls examining and tossing things aside:: & ::Shuffles a bit :: Oh well... I guess... @ ::then it turns and glances at the only moving person in the room:: #::As Lora continues to scream bravely the Doctor tries to lift her out of the wwater but cannot, and his own hands become affixed while trying to assist her. He is functionally paralyzed.::: No, no, this isn't what it seems.... & Eos> Hurray!! Thank you, Fred. @ ::in the midst of shadow, two beady red eyes glare at the Doctor:: & :::Approaches the wall as if it was about to devour him:: @ ::they notice the lamp burning bright blue on the table in the center of the room:: @ ::the shadow makes a sound, a breezy sigh of triumph:: #:::Lora is more quiet now, her eyes filled with desperartion. The Doctor closes his eyes and activates eveery cell in his brain::: & ::Takes out book from his jacket and reads over something , then slowly the color fades from his head:: @ ::shadow sweeps forward toward the lamp:: & Okay, here goes ::Slowly passes head through the wall:: @ ::the Doctor is in the shadow's path:: & :::Eos, Ron and irish watch as Fred passes his head thru the wall::: #:::The Doctor reaches out with his mind and begins to understand where they are and what is happening. The Doctor senses that some intelligence is controlling these scenes, some shadowy force::: & Well ....well,, that's where they got to ::Starts to pull back but is stuck:: OOOOhh, this is bad @ ::grazes by the Doctor casting his shadow on the man's now moving face:: #:::The Doctor exerts a huge bolt of mental energy, trying to put a strain on the reality construct he is in.:: #:::The reality conbstruct around the Doctor cracks apart, and the scene vanishes.::: & oh, oh! It hurts ! It's like my head is being crushed & Eos> Fred, what's wrong? @ :::The Docrtor opens his eyes, and remembers where he is. He is remorsseful at having lost Lora again, but frightened of the power which was just displayed against him.::: & :::rushes over to see what's wrong with Fred, Ron and Irish in tow::: & Fluffy> ::The beast howls blend with Fred's screams into a dreadful sound:: @::The Doctor looks at his hands, which were a moment before holding Lora. He stands and blinks his eyes, looks around.::: @ ::the shadow sweeps to the center table:: & Ron> Whatever is it, it must be awful! @::The Doctor turns angrily towards the shadow figure.:: Ah, here you are, vile demon. You'll play no more such tricks on me. @ ::shadow stops in mid-reach for the lamp:: & ::Very muffled:: Im sstuck, some sort of spell @ ::shadow turns its head toward the Doctor, beady red eyes glare like lasers:: & Eos> Oh no! @:::The Doctgor's mind remains on full alert. He is ready for this confrontation, and he is a sore bit miffed.::: @ ::Harry babbles:: Mom let go. Please mom, let go! & The horrible part is being stuck in here with ... those thiings @ Yes, you would be the one causing all these problems. Come for a bit of shopping have we? Well, I understand it is well past normal business hours. & >Ron> What things? Demons? Goblins? What? @ Hermione>::struggles to free her hand from the monstrous cat picture:: Let go! Shoo mongrel. Let go of me.. @ ::shadow turns his full body on the unusually strong man:: & The thinnnng that most terrifies me here at Hogwarts @ ::Shadow says nothing, but his darkness unfolds into arms, arms in a mystical cloak:: & > Ron> ::Softly to Eos::: Well that's hardly a short list @ ::a hand with something in it, a 6 inch stick, uncoils from the mystical cloak:: @ = hidden chamber with Harry, Hermione, Doc & Shadow & Eos> ::to Ron:: So, what is he afraid of? & It's.. it's.. the teachers. I can't feel any ecto presence or I say they were all dead @ ::Shadow aims the wand at the Doctor:: @::The Doctor moves forward to confront the shadow::: I say that your stay here has ended. & Eos> The teachers? Then they must be caught in the same spell as Fred! #:::The Doctor reaches out with the palm of his hand, building up a bolt of mental power in it the likes of which he has not summoned forth in many centuries.::: @ ::his weaponed hand solidifies at the Doctor's touch:: #Dr> Stand still! & >Ron> A Medusa spell? Or perhaps Wizard's Statues? Oh blast. I wish thet pushy Hermione were here for once @ ::a flash of green lightning ignites between them, causing the Shadow to suffer recoil and burning the Doctor:: @ ;;;There is a bright flash as the Doctor's mental bolt meets something far different and perhaps far more powerful, there is a sizzling sound and the doctor realizes his hand is badlt burned.::: & Eos> We have to free them, somehow. @ ::stumbles back into the table, the solid part of him banging into it before disolving:: @ ::the sound penetrates Harry & Hermione's consciousness:: & If you use an axe at least make it a thorough cut @ ::the cat suddenly lets go of Hermione and Harry's parents cloud over and vanishes:: @::The Doctor recoils in pain from the searing touch, but moves in a specific direction, takins the tactical position within the room he wants, then he realizes how much his hand hurts. A lot.::: @ :::The Doctor lunges and grabs the blue oil lamp as he goes::: @ Hermione>::turns toward the noise:: Harry, at the table! @ Harry>::turns and sees the Shadow:: Voldemort! & Ron> Hermione! We need your help! @ ::Harry and Hermione both reach for their wands:: @::The Doctor is gload he still has one good hand.:: @:::The Doctor quickly sizes up the situation::: @Magical aid would be appreciated, my young friends. @ Harry & Hermione>Shieldus Protectum! @ ::a bright yellow glow is cast from the young wizards' wands:: @:::The Doctor waits, watching for Valdemort's move.:: & :::Ron turns to go after Hermione::: @ ::Shadow extends his arms outward toward both children turning the power back on them:: @:::The Doctor is in position::: & :::Eos reaches out and grabs Ron's arm, pulling him to a halt:::: *** DocEight has joined #whosim *** ChanServ sets mode: +o DocEight & Eos> Wait, let me try something. @ :::The Doctor shouts to Voldemort/shadow::: Well, who asked you to discipline the children? Try negotiating with an adulot who has something you really want. Your power doesn't impress me. <> & Ron> What do you want to try? & Eos> Hand me your wand. & :::Ron looks suspiciously at her as he hands over his wand::: @ Show yourself! Stand against me again, and you shall not burn me no mattter what the strength of your fire. & Don't want to rush anyone, but all this dust is about to make me sneeze and my hands are on the wrong side & Eos> I read thru those books. I think I can make a counterspell. @:::The shadowy figure turns away from the young wizards and looms larger as it coalesces in front of the Doctor.::: & > Ron> Careful!! Trust me, I know. It's very dangerous to try a spell you're not qualified to cast <> @:::A fire filled mouth opens in the shadow, and a roar comes out as a hand reaches for the blue oil lamp.::: AAAAWWWRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! & Irish> Don't do it, Eos-san, the results could be disasterous! @ :::The huge looming hand begins to glow and a surge of green streaming energy comes from the hand, and arcs towards the Doctor.::: <> & Eos> I'll be careful, promise. & :::Eos holds onto the wand, feeling as if her body is being filled with warm honey::: @:::The Doctor anticipates properly, ducks aside, and moves the Mirror of Erised into the path of the arcing green energy.::: @ ::Harry and Hermione tremble with the disappating force of their spells:: & :::muttering softly, in time with the movement of her hand, she casts a counterspell::: @ ::the malevolent energy backlashes on the Shadow:: > & :::Triumphantly she gestures towards the wall::: @ ::Shadow trembles and solidifies, his form outlined in an eerie green power:: @ ::Shadow rumbles:: Arrruuuuuggggaaahh! @ ::Harry and Hermione's senses clear enough to focus:: & :::A flow of energy leaves the wand, heads towards the wall, then turns around and engulfs Irish::: <:-)> @ ::Shadow's features solidify... two beady eyes, a mouth twisted in pain and a snakelike nose:: $ >Ron> Oh no... @ :::The Doctor rises from his defensive crouch and watches the deadly force come back to its source.::: @ ::the energy glows brighter and brighter, then in a blinding flash:: @ Shadow>::poofs in a billowy cloud of smoke:: & ::::Eos covers her mouth in dismay::: @ ::the room returns to normal, empty save for the pleasant glow of the blue lamp:: @ Hermione>::shakes herself free:: He's gone. @ Harry>Yeah. For now, at least. & :::there, where Irish was sitting, reclines a human-sized dog wearing a hat::: & Eos> Uh-oh...better try again. % > Ron> ::giggles:: Very dashing @:::The Doctor dusts himself off:: You never know what is going to happen in a room as full of remarkable objects as this one. & Irish> What's wrong, duh-hunh duh-hunh? & :::Eos turns back towards the wall::: & >Ron> Oh nothing... care for a leather chewie? & :::her brow furrowed in concentration, she begins again::: & :::Something blue pulsates at the back of Fred's neck. Then with a whoosh flies onto the balconey:: Very good, You've managed to rescue my hat & :::as she says the words of the counterspell, energy flows from the wand, enveloping first Fred, then the imprisoned teachers::: @ ::Harry and Hermione examing the pile of dust where Voldemort vanished:: @ Harry>What did you do Doctor? & :::The stone wall crumbles, revealing the teachers returning to normal::: @I let the mirror show him what he really wanted, destruction. & :::Eos looks upon her handiwork, then at the wand, and smiles::: & Eos> Keen! & :::Slowly strightens up and dusts himself off before getting hat.:: Whew...I'm glad that's done & ::a wizard in tall pointy hat and merlin white beard blinks for the first time in days:: Ultimately, while ev il can destroy good, at a most basic level evil destroys itself. & Dumbledore>::focuses on the young woman with the wand:: Well done, young lady. You have a talent for this. & Irish> Good job, Eos, uh-huh uh-huh. & Eos> :::blushes::: Thank you, sir. @ Hermione>You *are* a wise wizard Doctor. You sounded just like Dumbledore. & Eos> I think someone else should change Irish, back, however. @Well, where do you think he gets his insights from, hmm? & Dumbledore>::stands up and ushers his fellow teachers to join him:: Come on Minerva. We have damages to fix I'm sure. @ Dumbledore>Ah Fluffy, come to see your master? Hagrid, I think this pup deserves a treat. @:::The Doctor suddenly realizes that his hand is seriously hurt and that he has been blocking the nerves off, but now must let feeling return to his hand so that healing can begin. He changes his facial expression and grits his teeth a bit as the pain comes flooding in.::: % ""Puffs himself up :: Perhaps now some mortals will think I'm good for something besides sniffing out the students hidden treats & :::Eos hands Ron back his wand::: & Minerva McGonagel>:;straightening her spectacles, glaring at Eos:: You aren't a student here. & Eos> No ma'am, just a guest. & ::a burly man in furs pats his three headed dog:: Aye, good Fluffy. Ye smelled the nillwonkers dinna ya? & Dumbledore>And fortunate are we you decided to visit us. I fear dark forces are at work. & McGonagel>But where are our students Albus? if you-know-who harmed them...