Ghosts (repost), Snape/OFC, 16/48

Ghosts (repost), Snape/OFC, 16/48
Rating: G – hard-R; this chapter PG
Author’s Notes:

If you don’t know what this is, please read this: http://rm.livejournal.com/727358.html

This story was originally written in late-2001; despite a recent tune-up, it is in no way compliant with the current state of the HP universe.

Your feedback and commentary are always welcome, even for a time capsule such as this.

Each chapter of this story has now been tagged. You can find the whole thing here.

If you’re looking for slash, het, poly, Book-6 compliant Slytherin backstory please visit the recently updated Fascilis Descensus Averno a WIP written with kalichan. It features Severus Snape, Lucius & Narcissa Malfoy, Bellatrix & Rodolphus Lestrange and Regulus Black and mostly takes place in 1979 – 1981 but has forays both significantly forward and back in time. It is also a multimedia project.
Disclaimer: It’s JKR’s world, I just mess about with it.

( ”It was several years ago and I don't want to talk about it, and if you persist on the subject I will not hesitate to use Obliviate on you” )

today, I have questions -- rude people, hp things, women

1. Why does anyone ever think it's a good idea to clip their nails on the subway? Especially while listening to an iPod and playing video games on their mobile. Not sexy. Also, upon completion of nail clipping, why would anyone ever then proceed for forcibly brush the nail debris off themselves and onto the surrounding passangers. Why?

2. I'm dying my hair again. Very dark brown or black. Any recommendations that _are not_ Feria, which I think looks flat and terrible on me? I realize this is absurd since I'm dying it close to black, and you all know why, but I don't want to look like a goth. Not blue black. No.

3. I am thinking that one of my Phoenix Rising costumes should be Snape as quidditch ref. I think this is brilliant. It, however, presents several logistical problems, both more and less funny than the "where do I find a vulture?" problem.
(a) Recommendations for folks who make brooms other than Alivans? I may still go with Alivans, but I want to browse.
(b) Broom won't fit in luggage; broom can't be carry on (I imagine it's like the rules for cricket bats, and yes, there are rules for cricket bats) -- surely you HP'ers with quidditch costumes have run into this problem. How do I get a broom on a plane? Or do I have to mail it to a friend who is driving and then mail it back to myself?
(c) I can't find my copy of the book (lame, I know) with Snape quidditch ref scene -- is there anything specific about costuming or broom in there?

4. Latest terrorism drama -- real or overblown? I mean, yesterday the news was freaking out over Egyptian students who got lost at the airport. All I could think watching the news this morning was "Terrorism Alert Ernie."

5. There are signs all over St. Patricks requesting respectful attire and for people not to take photos during mass or use cellphones in there. So what is up with the short shorts and the phones going off during mass? I'm not even Catholic and won't go in there if my knees aren't covered, because it's RUDE. Also, if you needed somewhere quiet to do you homework, would you really do it in the Lady Chapel (come on, Starbucks has better air conditioning), and then leave in a huff of irritation when you discover a service is about to start in there? I mean, what is up with that?

6. Why does pretty much every corporate entity of any size think women only want to talk about husbands, children, make-up and food? And why have women acquiesced to this so eagerly? Judy's Book is making my head spin like in The Exorcist this week. Also, I worked in PR and Maketing for 10 years -- I know moms are a highly sought after demographic. Guess what? Gay people have huuuuuuge disposable incomes and are also a sought after demographic. Grrrrr. (See drama here: http://www.judysbook.com/members/33817/posts/2006/8/429345/)

7. What are your questions?

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