Heart of Darkness
Introduction
This is a parody of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (H2G2). This was originally a radio drama, then books (a "five part trilogy"), and later a TV series, all by the late Douglas Adams. All H2G2 characters and many of the jokes belong to him and the BBC.
However, it is possible to read this without being familiar with H2G2, as the humour does not rely on this knowledge. Familiarity with Harry Potter (HP) is more important.
HP characters, the property of JK Rowling, have been substituted for the H2G2 ones, as below. Their characters and relationships are not true to the HP originals, although all retain certain characteristics, and have been selected with these in mind.
If this type of "messing about" with the characters upsets or annoys you, please do not read on.
Cast of Characters
Character Substitution:
This information is provided for anyone familiar with H2G2. It also partially explains the derivation of the character names.
H2G2's Arthur Dent (last surviving Earth man, rather a dullard) played by HP's Ron Weasley, in this story called Ron Prang
H2G2's Ford Prefect (researcher for H2G2, Arthur's best friend, from near Betelgeuse, distantly related to Zaphod Beeblebrox) played by HP's Sirius Black,in this story called Sirius Anglia
H2G2's Vogon captain (member of one of the universe's nastiest races) played by HP's Lord Voldemort, in this story called Captain Voldemort (the Voldem captain)
H2G2's Vogon guard played by HP's Argus Filch, in this story called Filch (the Voldem guard)
H2G2's Zaphod Beeblebrox (arrogant one-time Galactic President, thinks he's god's gift to women) played by HP's Lucius Malfoy, in this story called Lucius Beeblebrox
H2G2's Trillian (Tricia MacMillan) (last surviving Earth woman, frighteningly intelligent) played by HP's Hermione Granger, in this story called Henger
H2G2's Marvin (the paranoid android) played by HP's Prof. Severus Snape, in this story called Snape