when atoms collide

Writer for the Daily Prophet Ravenclaw Class of 2045

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Using algebra? What’s a rocket?

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Maybe. I don’t know. Like, one of those things that go into space.

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Really? What sorts of things do people do with it?

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Build stuff. Rockets. I’m not really sure.

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“Really? You all know all the magic and everything. That’s a lot more useful and practical out here than being able to work out x in some random equation.”

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“Yeah, here, in the wizarding world- but we’re the vast minority of the actual population of earth. Out there it’s the science and math that counts.”

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Yeah, we do it in school.

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{ “Well that’s-” Morgan paused, considering how to best phrase his racing thoughts as a concise statement. If the Ignotum were trained, even at an introductory level, in math and science, they had an advantage over Hogwarts trained wizards and witches, especially in the muggle world. However, the Ignotum were barred from seeking employment in the muggle world. Morgan’s initial instinct was to assume that it was all a conspiracy. That the Wizengamot had understood that they were restricting GIFT’s graduates from taking advantage of their skills- and was doing it on purpose. That seemed like a bit of a jump though, so he forced himself to let it go. At least for the moment. “- pretty cool. I wish I knew that stuff.” }

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Hey guys!! So a little bit ago Morgan was really into this idea about starting an Ignotum focused/run newspaper. I don’t really feel like he can do it by himself, and with Cheyne out of play he sort of needs a partner in crime. If any of y’all are interested in getting your characters involved in that hmu on this blog or I can give you my skype! xoxo

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I was less into it back there, actually. There I didn’t feel good at it. Compared to other people, you know? Here I do. I know way more than a lot of people I’ve talked to. It’s one of the few things that is still at least somewhat comfortable. Gravity is the same out here as in there, same with calculus and even how genetics work even if it’s common for people to actually know their donors – I mean, their parents – and we never did.

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Do you know calculus? Physics? Do all of you?

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Yes. And?

Wait, was that your answer?

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Oh, no. That’s not why you’re interesting. If I were you I don’t know if I’d still be so into science.

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Oh, maybe. I wouldn’t know about that. Interesting how?

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You’re Ignotum right?

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Maybe, but it’s old science. It’s not the sort of stuff we learnt. It’s the sort of science they kept on us to try and stop us from realising that that wasn’t all there was. Does it change enough to go more than once, anyway? Surely if you’ve been, you’ve been.

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Huh. I guess. I don’t know if they’ve got rotating exhibits or... You’re interesting.

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I was going to start with the Science Museum, because that at least won’t be too much of a step into the bizarre. Then I’m going to try this Natural History place.

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Well Natural History’s sort of science too I think. Cool though. I’ve only been there once.

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@tessadeboned: Well no, you're right there, but still. A goat, Morgan?

@tessadeboned: No, no, no, please tell me, please. It could really come in handy for me.

@amorganmohan: it's hypothetical!!!! (right???)

@amorganmohan: alright, but privately. turning people into ducks is serious business

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@tessadeboned: and actually having sex with livestock is better???

@tessadeboned: Well now I need to know this jinx. That sounds like it'd come in handy when someone is bugging me.

@amorganmohan: neither is an ideal situation here.

@amorganmohan: I'm going to keep it secret to use on you when you least expect.

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@tessadeboned: Really though, you'd rather have sex with the goat??

@tessadeboned: I've always been a little distrustful of hypnosis. What if they did something to you whilst you were under, and the next thing you know you're quacking every time someone says 'duck'.

@amorganmohan: i don't want to go around with people thinking I have sex with live stock!

@amorganmohan: I'm pretty sure there's a jinx that can do that for you w/out the pendulum or whatever

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@tessadeboned: Not that, no, but now you've said it, I am sort of wondering about that too.

@tessadeboned: I was actually going to ask how you can unsee something.

@amorganmohan: yikes, sorry.

@amorganmohan: You could try hypnosis?

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Don’t get all logistical on me. Wheels, Morgan!

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Okay. I guess we have to agree to disagree on these conceptual transport issues.

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@tessadeboned: Okay, now I have another question for you.

@amorganmohan: what the hell is wrong with me? that's understandable. @tessadeboned

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@tessadeboned: Weird question I got asked today; would you rather secretly have sex with a goat or have everyone think you had sex with a goat even though you didn’t?

@tessadeboned: Answers on a postcard, please.

@morganmohan: I'd rather fuck the goat 😥 @tessadeboned