Back to School Diagon Alley Festival! – Log 1

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WHO: Anyone visiting Diagon Alley!
TONE: Festive and busy!
RATING: PG-13 for possible language
WHEN: August 20 through 22
WHERE: Any and all of Diagon Alley
WHAT: There is a huge festival the whole week to let students get school supplies. People from all over are flocking to Diagon Alley for the best deals. That means you might meet new people or see old friends!
STATUS: Ongoing!
NOTE: Remember that this event is semi-open! Any HP AU character can have fun here, whether you're in the game or not, so have fun!

Comments

[just1c3w1tch]

...You do realize people can be experienced with things other than magic? Stuff like street smarts and woodlore? Those don't stop being a thing just because you've got magic. And besides that, training yourself is an integral part of any education. [She is never going to accept that kids need adults.]

Why are you so afraid of being unsupervised anyway?

[fuckilovebooks]

It has nothing to do with fear. It's simply common sense.

[just1c3w1tch]

It's really not.

If I wasn't unsupervised more often than not, I wouldn't know how to take care of myself. You've got to grow up sometime. Get rid of the training wheels.

The kid being the one who insists on having a babysitter? Fear.

[fuckilovebooks]

Common sense dictates being aware of your limits. Being rash isn't the same as being brave, and being sensible isn't being cowardly.

[just1c3w1tch]

No, it isn't. Common sense is why I carry a cane. It's why I study for tests and assignments.

It doesn't mean I need a fucking guard detail. [She rolls her sightless eyes.]

[fuckilovebooks]

I hardly said you did. We're arguing the exact same thing.

[just1c3w1tch]

No, we're not. You'll never expand your limits if you don't push them. I'm advocating studying up before doing something difficult; you're advocating getting a babysitter.

[fuckilovebooks]

I think you're underestimating how dangerous the Forbidden Forest really is.

[just1c3w1tch]

Have you ever been there by yourself? Have you talked to the kids who do go there on their own?

Maybe I am underestimating it. Maybe I'm not ready to go. That doesn't mean I'm going to argue that the same holds true for everyone who hasn't graduated.