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Today is Sirius's birthday but he in a coma. Makes me worry that we just got him back but now we're lost him again. I've drawn on his face like I would have done back at Hogwarts but it didn't have the same satisfaction. Have I really grown up that much?

What I really wanted to ask is: What do you do for birthdays back home? Perhaps it could inspire me for when he wakes up.

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You don't celebrate birthdays? Why not?

But you're right. People are usually more important than the gifts they bring.

Edited 2011-10-19 12:52 (UTC)

It seems a bit ridiculous once you've passed a certain age. And I hardly need the reminder.

What age is that? Not 22 I hope.

I passed 22 many years ago. [Yes, she is being vague. Frustrating, isn't it?]

I'm not there yet but my Sirius is. I'm James, by the way. James Potter.

Enjoy it. Time passes far too quickly.

Helen Magnus. It's nice to meet you. If this can qualify as meeting.

Yes and No.

I think so. Unless you'd rather leave that for another time and another place.

I suppose it depends on your perspective.

No, I believe now is sufficient. Though, I certainly wouldn't object to a true meeting.

I believe mine is quite unique. But I could be wrong. It has been known to happen. [The smirk is very evident in his voice.]

Nice to meet the people you're trapped with, eh?

We all believe that.

[There's a faint hum of agreement.] Indeed it is.

I suppose we do. [He was about to continue but decided to keep that bomb shell until he could see her face.]

Not that there's anywhere I'd rather be.

[That earns a short laugh.] I can think of many places I'd rather be, but I might as well make the most of my time here.

Mind if I ask where? I would assume home but that could really be anywhere.

Old City. I don't suppose you've heard of the Sanctuary?

Sorry, no. I haven't. Sounds important though.

No reason to apologize. It's more important than many realize, even those who know of it's existence.

Is it a secret then? Or am I allowed to know? [For secrets made things very interesting.]

It isn't public knowledge, no. Our world simply isn't ready for that, and I have my doubts it ever will be.

We provide sanctuary for those who require it, those society wishes to eliminate, or worse, refuses to acknowledge exist. While at the same time, we protect the world from those too dangerous to be allowed freedom.

Doesn't sound much different from the home I left, actually. My people are hidden from the rest of the world. They don't believe we're real. It's interesting but at the same time, a little saddening.

Acceptance is a long and difficult road. I hold onto hope that, one day, the world will not so easily dismiss what they do not understand. It's the reason I continue to do what I do. But I don't believe I'll live to see that day.

I know I won't see it, if it ever happens. I doubt my son will either. Perhaps it never will. Which again, makes me a little sad.

But not everyone is so unwilling to see the truth. Those of us who do see it can only try to preserve the balance, and hope for the best.

Or try and change the laws set in place to protect those who wish to remain ignorant.

Something easier said than done.

Very much so. Especially when you're not only trying to show the world your power, but make those without it bow down to you.

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[Audio] <3 Sanctuary~

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[Audio] So happy for the new series!

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