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[savespeople]

I don't suppose anyone here knows a spell for getting rid of headaches, do they?

[The camera turns on to show a dark-haired boy wearing cracked glasses, rubbing his head as he glances slowly around him.]

I don't know what happened, but it definitely feels like a load of bricks fell on me.

I'm beginning to think I might know who's behind this, but I really, really hope I'm wrong.

[He reaches out in front of him, and his hand closes around a doorknob. Perfect. Maybe this will lead to a way out. He pushes on it and the door swings open. But the only thing greeting him is an empty chamber with stairs on one side of the room and a doorway leading somewhere else. He furrows his brow in annoyance. None of this is making any sense.]

Hello? Is anyone there? If this is meant to be a joke, I'm not laughing.

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[pottershotter]

[James stares for slightly longer than is comfortable. It's like he's looking into a mirror, sort of! Like he's looking at himself a couple of years ago...]

I wish it were a joke! It would be a pretty good one, I have to admit.

[Trust him, he's kind of an expert.]

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[savespeople]

[Harry's just going to stare back, because that is definitely an uncanny resemblance.]

So... so this isn't a joke then?

[At least he doesn't have to pretend to laugh.]

Where are we?

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[pottershotter]

I'm afraid not. We're somewhere called Wonderland, which apparently has something to do with a Muggle book?

[James shrugs. He's not terribly familiar and he still hasn't managed to find himself a copy here. He's been busy spoiling his life for himself.]

It snatches up people from all sorts of places and keeps them trapped here. But, it stops time at home, so when they go back they just start up right where they were. It's a bit of an odd place.

[He should be more into the Wonderland explanation, but seriously, aside from the eyes, they could pass as siblings! It's the strangest thing.]

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[savespeople]

Wonderland, really?

[He wants to laugh at that name, because really, how original.]

Wait, did you just say Muggle? How do you know that word?

[He listens to the explanation, but for some reason, it doesn't seem as important.]

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[vistandsforvice]

[ Don't mind Vi while she barges through the door at the top of the stairs. She kicks the thing clear open, because opening doors normally is for amateurs. ]

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[savespeople]

[Harry's just going to jump, because bloody hell!]

Where did you come from?

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[vistandsforvice]

[ She gestures behind her with one of her massive metal gloves. ]

The door, duh.

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[savespeople]

[Oh, so you're one of those people. Harry just loves people like you.... only not really.]

Well, yeah, obviously, but you just startled me a bit.

[More than a bit, but that's not important.]

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[freetobe]

I believe humans have a conglomerate of concoctions to cure the undoubtedly very bothersome sensation of an aching head.

Why a spell?

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[savespeople]

[Because I'm a wizard and wizards use spells for just about everything?

Because I hope that my best friend who's the smartest witch I know is here?

Because I have no idea where I am and if no one remotely wizard-like answers, then I'll at least know where I'm not?

But Harry can't really say any of that, because that would be giving himself away.]

Of course, but those concoctions usually take a long time to create, and I'd rather get rid of this headache sooner and not later.

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[freetobe]

Are you in league with witches?

[Witches are not pleasant company in Castiel's world. Not at all.]

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[savespeople]

In league? Not really, no.

[That's not exactly what he'd call his affiliation with Hogwarts or with Hermione or Ginny or any of the others he's come to know.]

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[eatsyourscience]

A spell?

...Are you a wizard?

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[savespeople]

Er, yeah, I am. How'd you know that?

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[eatsyourscience]

I was one once, for a few days.

[A short pause while Souji peers at Harry.]

Are you James's son?

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[savespeople]

For a few days? Most of the time, well, all the time, actually, when you're a wizard, you're one forever.

And yeah, that's right.

[It's a little bizarre how much Souji seems to know.]

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[insidethechimney]

[Somehow, the pink pony translates his last sentence like so:

"Why isn't there a joke here? I want to laugh!"

So she zips down to sneak up behind him, skulking in the shadows in her best ninja gear, and takes aim with her cannon. One pie, coming Harry's way!]

[action] this is brilliant XD best introduction ever

[savespeople]

[He doesn't even see the pie coming until it's too late, and by then, he's been hit in the face by it.]

What the--?!

[action] awww you are making me blush!!

[insidethechimney]

[And that's her cue to tear away the ninja outfit to reveal a suit and top hat combo. (Don't ask how she managed to squeeze a top hat underneath it. Just don't bother.) Now for the singing and dancing!]

Welcome to Wonderland
Do enjoy your stay!
The closets will give you stuff,
The kitchen will keep you fed.

I'll be your guide,
I'm Pinkie Pie!
Now sorry to be rude
But I didn't get your name.

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[usskickass]

[...Oh no.]

Harry Potter?

[savespeople]

[Harry had been waiting for someone to respond with the usual double-take and familiar eye-flick-thing to look at his scar. This wasn't actually like that, but it was close enough.]

Er, yeah, I'm Harry.

[usskickass]

Okay, uh. I know you're Dad.

[And a lot of intimate details about your teenage years.

She tries to ignore that fact and moves on into the normal routine without betraying her starstruck feelings or the fact that she read about him taking a bath once.]

You just got here, right?

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[forgottenmother]

[Amaterasu has no idea who this kid is, but man. Obviously this mopey kid needs a break from The Mope. What better way to take a break from it than to play with a wolf goddess?

So, Ammy simply...barks at him and then, tail wagging like a furious fan, she starts sniffing his hands. She'll get him to play, but right now it's introductions time.]

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[savespeople]

[Playing with a wolf goddess is the best cure for The Mope, yes.]

Er, hi.

[He gapes at her rather impressive markings before he realizes he's probably being rude for staring.]

That tickles a bit, you know.

[Referring to her sniffing, of course.]

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[forgottenmother]

[Normally, a dog will pretty much keep doing what they're doing. Or maybe stop.

Not Ammy.

'Scuse her, Harry, she's just going to place her paws as close to your shoulders as possible so she can lick your face.]