Order Only: An interesting project

[alt_gredforge]

We've been approached by the Head Boy, Cedric Diggory, for a little project in anticipation of the Halloween Feast: to make some face masks that can be charmed, i.e., like lions, eagles, badgers and snakes. Thing is, we have some ideas about how a product like this might be of some interest to the Order. We're not talking about something as good as Polyjuice, by any means. But maybe something that'd fool casual observation, in the dark, or as part of a crowd. Diggory's going to help, and he's wicked good with Charms stuff. We said we'd bring in Lee, too.

And get this: Diggory said Marvolo might be inclined to help, too. So it's an opportunity to get to know him a bit better, too.

Kingsley, any advice from the prospective of someone who's done some theatrical work? We're thinking maybe a wool base, then a charm, with a potion fixative.

Comments

[alt_frank]

definitely sounds like something worth looking into.

anything that saves on polyjuice is worth it in my book, and maybe some of our contacts at the camps could find some use in them too.

[alt_gredforge]

Yep, we agree.

At the very least, it'll give us some ideas for further tinkering, and hey, we don't have to turn our best prototypes over for the stated purpose, do we?

We bet the whole thing will make Fu really happy, too. And maybe the Sherwood Band. Although we'll have to be careful how we use 'em, if it's for Order business.

[alt_frank]

could muggles use them? might have to test it out to see.

[alt_gredforge]

Don't see why not. The magic will be in the charm and potion that sets the 'face,' but can't think of any reason why anybody can't put them on afterward.

[alt_kingsley]

A very interesting idea, you two. And yeah, it could have applications.

We use stage makeup and glamours, mostly. But I think Dorcas has a book about traditional Japanese stage magic that might be to the point. They do a lot with masks because of the kabuki tradition. Will see if I can dig it out for you.

[alt_bill]

Sometimes you two are too bloody clever for your own good.

[alt_gredforge]

We agree!

Pity that Percy doesn't see it that way.

[alt_bill]

Yeah, well, what Percy doesn't notice about clever things around him, the better for all of us.

[alt_gredforge]

Luckily, it's not an uncommon occurrence.

He wouldn't notice us being clever even if it bit him in the arse.

[alt_molly]

Boys!

[alt_gredforge]

Sorry, Mum.

Private message to Fred Weasley and George Weasley

[alt_bill]

All kidding aside, gents, don't make the mistake of underestimating Percy. He was clever enough to become Head Boy (I know, I know; it's a fact of which he reminds you ad nauseum. And he's very eager to please his boss, a fact of which Mum and Dad are painfully aware. I wouldn't put it past him to try to curry favour with the 'right people' by selling out his family.

Let's not give him the opportunity to notice anything amiss. All right?

Re: Private message to Fred Weasley and George Weasley

[alt_gredforge]

Right.

Well, he's not crossing our paths now, and if he ever has any reason to hear of our little Halloween masks, he'll probably not do any more than to sneer at them.

Re: Private message to Fred Weasley and George Weasley

[alt_bill]

Maybe not. But he would remember them, if he learns about them. And yeah, if the Order uses them later, he's perfectly capable of putting two and two together. So let's not wave them in front of his nose, hmm?

Re: Private message to Fred Weasley and George Weasley

[alt_gredforge]

Understood.