Elephant Ears

Duran T. Mumbo 13 year old, 6th year Hufflepuff who can fly without a broom and who might just be a werewolf. Also likes elephants, jelly beans, and his friends.

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-sitting writing a letter-

[jinglespaisleywinkle]

That was amazing! I like brooms, but you’re a better adventure! -she drags him along- Come on you need a tour! -she takes him in the large house and begins dragging him around in and out of rooms decorated with locks and charms galore, hiding things not even her mother could see- This is the kitchen, my room, my parents room, the bathroom, the living room, my step-dad’s office, some guest rooms… -she circled her way back to the kitchen- But this room, it’s my favourite room. 

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-follows her around the house, smiling and listening to her talk, and then finally speaks when they return to the kitchen- Why's this one your favorite?!

[wilde-beast]

Yeah, just—we’ll ask him tomorrow, okay?

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I guess.

[wilde-beast]

No, it’s fine.  I just—I have to go and I don’t know how long I’ll be but I just have to fucking do it.

But I need some fucking answers.  I mean—fuck, you wouldn’t get it.  You’re just a kid.

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Just because I'm younger than you doesn't mean that I'm dumb, Adam. I know how people work and I can understand feelings. It's only three years, anyway, and we're going into the same grade.

If you're sure you don't want company, though, then that's fine. I'll just somehow track down Dale or Violet.

[aint-no-rat]

I think you’re full of it.

But really, what’ve you been up to since you’ve been hanging around the Brits?

[mumbojumbo-dumbo]

You're more full of it.

A lot of stuff! People are a lot nicer here than at home, Timbits. I actually have more than one friend now! And--And, uh... Right now I'm staying with my friend Adam, you should meet him, and sometimes I go to visit other people, and I'm about to go into my seventh year even though I should be in fifth! Isn't that cool?! And I'm a Hufflepuff!

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-sitting writing a letter-

[jinglespaisleywinkle]

-she takes his hand and begins to float surprised as they gain height and begin to fly- That way! -she points straight ahead- It’s a really big house in the middle of nowhere you can’t miss it! I promise! -after they fly for awhile you can see it in the distance and points- Down there, see it?

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Yeah, I see it!

-slowly starts to descend for awhile until they land just in front of the house and immediately grins- That was fun! I haven't flown that long in a really long time. Was it okay?

[aint-no-rat]

Nah, no way I said that.

[mumbojumbo-dumbo]

You totally did!

[wilde-beast]

I’m going to try, I promise.  I just—I have to talk to Cherie. And I can only do it tomorrow and it’s the worst fucking timing, I know.  I just—I have to do it.

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Oh! You're gonna go talk to her. Okay. -hesitates, then continues- At her birthday party, right? I can go with you, if you want. Not to--Not to talk, but I can go there and wait. Y'know, for moral support and stuff.

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-sitting writing a letter-

[jinglespaisleywinkle]

Can you really? I want to fly with you! Your form of flying is such an adventure, plus I heard I shouldn’t fly on an empty stomach and I’m starving.

[mumbojumbo-dumbo]

Okay! You gotta take my hand. -offers it to her, still hovering, and they both start rising when she takes it- I can fly with anyone! -slowly twirls with her in the air and giggles- I dunno how, but it works. Anyway, let's go. Which direction?

[aint-no-rat]

…what about boats?

[mumbojumbo-dumbo]

You said it!

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-sitting writing a letter-

[headmaster-rattigan]

Yes, you are fantastic at it, the best I have ever seen. In fact, I was curious, is there a way you do control it? Or does this just come naturally? Perhaps you could teach Adam a thing or two.

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-snickers- Yeah, Adam isn't that calm.

I don't really think I go anything special... But I'm just a lot less angry than Adam in general, and when I do get angry about stuff, I think about how my mom used to tell me it wasn't worth wasting your life being upset if you could help it, so then I stop.

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-sitting writing a letter-

[jinglespaisleywinkle]

Floo powder? Or will we fly? My house isn’t far but walking isn’t an adventure. -she giggles- 

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We can fly! -starts hovering a bit off the ground, smiling wide- I can fly us both if you need me to.

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-sitting writing a letter-

[headmaster-rattigan]

Whatever you need Mr. Mumbo -he reads it over nodding and then sets down the letter- It seems kind enough, wonderfully written as well. 

You know Duran you are quite calm around the moon, it is very refreshing.

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Thanks, Professor! I don't wanna screw things up more, so I'm trying to write my best.

Am I? I mean, I never really notice if I change or not, so I can't tell.

[wilde-beast]

I’m uh—I’ve got somewhere to be tomorrow night.  I mean, not the whole night but I’ll be gone until—look, ask Dale and Violet and I’ll meet you three.

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-bites his lip, then nods- Okay, Adam. Have fun wherever you're gonna be.

You're gonna--You're gonna actually be there for the moon part, right?

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-sitting writing a letter-

[headmaster-rattigan]

It’s lovely that things are healing with your family, Mr. Mumbo. Perhaps it would help if I read over what you wrote? To be sure what you are saying sounds kind enough of course, the full moon is this evening after all.

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Oh... Right. -blinks- I forgot I get all weird near the moon. -smiles and offers him the letter- Here.

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-sitting writing a letter-

[jinglespaisleywinkle]

Stat?!?! Well if you think so Doctor Shorty! -she stands up quickly and grabs his hand- Come on! We have to get to my house! Fast! I heard there where something adventurous there!

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-giggling as she starts pulling him away- Okay! We're off to adventure!

[wilde-beast]

Fuck, sorry.  I didn’t realize it was you.

What’s so important?

[mumbojumbo-dumbo]

Oh, okay.

Well, there's two things! Firstly, there's someone really cool I want you to meet soon, and secondly, I wanted to know what we're doing for the full moon 'cause it's the first one since we've been here.

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-sitting writing a letter-

[headmaster-rattigan]

You’re cousin hm? Anything of importance or… Wolf-ness? -he sat down watching him curiously- 

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-freezes for a moment, then glances up at Rattigan and bites his lip- Yeah, actually. We're trying to... Work stuff out, I guess. Mason's being the friendliest right now.