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Tweak says, "Don't have cow man"

Brian makes kittens and dancing look manly (driftingthrough) wrote,
@ 2012-01-02 21:50:00

Are you feckin' coddin' me?! Who in their right mind DOES somethin' like that? These aren't just some stupid rules that you can break whenever you feel like because they're worthless. The Statute of Secrecy is of one of those BIG ONES that happens to be in place for a reason. Safety for everyone involved is just one of those reasons. Now I'll be the first to admit, in some circumstances, it's okay to preform magic in front of muggles, but it has to be a damn good emergency. Life or death good reason. And we have laws to protect you in those kinds of situations. We're not just out to punish people after all. It's there to help the wizarding citizens. Granted it works both ways, if you do something wrong, you're going to get punished for it, but if you do something good, well, you'll get protection. And I know I'm over simplifying it and there are a million other little stipulations and loopholes and shite so don't bother to point that out. I could argue night and day about this and have a ton of ammo behind me so if you want to get into this, I'd be happy to. Give me some damn practice.

I just keep thinkin' about that bloke whose still in St. M's and his family. What in the world could they have possibly told them to make them not freak the fuck out (that is assuming that he has one in the first place...)? Because if it were my family...well..Da and Grandda would just assume that I went on a weekend with the lads suddenly, and Grammy would probably worry but then Grandda would probably just tell her that I was fine and what possible trouble could I get myself into that he and Da haven't already gotten themselves into. Which would either work or make her worry more, depending on the wind. But I think that I've got a different circumstance than most here. ~~Speaking of which...fuck her. Not worth thinking about right now.~~

Also. Echo. I have a little more important things to deal with then the length of my hair so you can shove it up your hole.

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rockinmyfame
2012-01-14 02:07 am UTC (link)

I couldn't imagine having someone disappear like that. I mean, possibly, they knew he was going out for a good time. Maybe he was just stopping after work for a bit and then... they just don't come home. Maybe they sent some Oblivators to change the memory a bit to make them think that he was just going on a vacation for a few days?

Also I love your hair. I think it's awesome.

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driftingthrough
2012-01-15 07:37 pm UTC (link)

But even then you have to start getting into the debate about is it right to modify someone's memory like that. Especially a muggle's who didn't have anything really to do with the situation other than just so happen to be the loved ones of the person who was involved with the incident. Is it right to modify their memory to keep them from feeling the worry/anxiety/pain of having their loved one missing for a few days? Or do you just modify the bloke that's in hospital and let him deal with the consequences of being gone for that long? Because break it down either way, I'm pretty sure both sides had a hand in this. Sorry. Advanced Legal E on the horizons and all...

Uh, thanks. Tell you the truth, I wasn't even planning on this. I just have other things I'd like to get done then go to the barber.

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rockinmyfame
2012-01-18 02:52 am UTC (link)

And this is why I picked the easy field. It's fine.

Let's assume for a second it's all right to modify the memory of the family and the victim... what about the rest of those close to them? Someone is bound to ask questions. Friends, work, someone beyond those who are living with him. It's such a slippery slope.

Being responsible sucks doesn't it? This is why I'm not.

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driftingthrough
2012-01-18 04:29 am UTC (link)

To each his or her own I suppose. Since, I enjoy this sort of thing, and yet, I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket.

To play the devil's advocate for a moment. If they don't, then they could run their mouths off and say something that the shouldn't about something that they saw and one of two things could happen. People could choose to believe that they're insane and their quality of life could suffer in a verity of ways. Or they could leak something to the wrong person and then they believe you and we have another set of problems to deal with.

It has its perks.

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rockinmyfame
2012-01-21 01:33 am UTC (link)

Either a) your tune is too big or b) your bucket to small. Typical mistake.

Again, this is why I am glad I'm not involved in this sort of thing. You're messing with someone's life here. There is no win. The only thing I guess you can do is go the greatest good for the most and have to ignore that once in a while, someone's gonna have to just get fucked over. Well, maybe not ignore, but live with the fact I guess.

Name one. Actually don't. Knowing you, you'd come up with a list.

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driftingthrough
2012-01-21 01:43 am UTC (link)

Most buckets look to small to me....

It's tricky. And this is without even stepping into the court room. Once you get in there then you have to start thinking about what's best for your client, and if you can make it work for everyone, that's great, but more times than not in the field I'm going into....not so much.

Well, should you ever want the list, it's waiting for you.

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	rockinmyfame 2012-01-23 02:55 am UTC (link)
	Considering you... you shoulda used a barrel. See, I only have to worry about thousands and thousands of fans someday. That and stalkers. Have you been making up drafts for those restraining orders for future stalkers like I've asked? Don't hold your breath. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	notallisgold 2012-01-14 02:08 am UTC (link)
	Don't they know if you cut your hair, your awesome powers of awesomeness lawyer-y-ness will disappear? Like Sampson! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	driftingthrough 2012-01-15 07:38 pm UTC (link)
	Ha! Careful lass, or you just might provoke the McLaggen ego into waking up! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notallisgold 2012-01-18 03:18 am UTC (link)
	So I should or shouldn't go on? Also, you have a present on the way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	driftingthrough 2012-01-18 04:30 am UTC (link)
	Probably best to leave sleeping giants where they lie, yeah? I do? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notallisgold 2012-01-21 01:24 am UTC (link)
	You know what they say, curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back. Let's see... oh! I know! Your back up plan! You could be a hair model! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	driftingthrough 2012-01-21 01:36 am UTC (link)
	I don't think you understand how confused I am by this statement. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notallisgold 2012-01-23 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Don't you know, cats have nine lives? Also, your lucious locks could totally qualify you for a hair model should the whole ~~superhero~~ bouncer by night, lawyer by day thing not work out. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	wannaseemysnake 2012-01-14 02:10 am UTC (link)
	I know Max and Who like your hair just the way it is. Plus! It gives Marvin a perfect place to practice his grooming! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	driftingthrough 2012-01-15 07:39 pm UTC (link)
	Otto, do me a favor, yeah? Never change. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	wannaseemysnake 2012-01-21 01:26 am UTC (link)
	Never change? Uh okay... I think Who just went to go visit. ~~I hope~~. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	driftingthrough 2012-01-21 01:37 am UTC (link)
	Nope. You're pretty rapid just the way you are mate. He is-, oh yeah, he and Max are playing. He's good. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	wannaseemysnake 2012-01-23 02:56 am UTC (link)
	Thanks Brian! He tried to play Great Escape yesterday and managed to sneak outside. Just wanna make sure he's not trolling for another escape route. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	driftingthrough 2012-01-23 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	Looks like you've got yourself a little adventurer there. If I see him lurking around the doors I'll make sure he doesn't escape. Right now though Who and Max are happily wrestling. (Reply to this) (Parent)