L is for Lethargic
'Lethargic' means to feel sluggish and tired.
Arthur Weasley heard a small knock on his bedroom door as his eldest son, Bill, wondered inside. The four year old had a blanket draped over his shoulders and clasped a colourful book in his hands. Arthur quietly slipped out of his covers and led Bill back to his bed. The baby, Charlie, had just been placed to sleep and he didn't want to be yelled at by his wife for disturbing the peace.
Bill was tucked snugly into bed; his favourite soft toy lay alongside him.
"Can you read me a bedtime story Daddy?" Bill asked.
"Sure, did you want me to read this one?" Arthur picked up the discarded book Bill had previously dropped by the door.
"Yes, please."
Arthur sat down comfortably on the end of the bed and began to read.
The Wizard's New Robes
Once upon a time there lived a wizard whose only interest in life was to dress up in fashionable clothes. He kept changing his robes so that people would admire him.
Once, two thieves decided to teach him a lesson. They told him that they were fine tailors and could sew lovely new dress robes for him. It would be so light and fine that it would seem invisible. Only those who were stupid could not see it. The wizard was very excited and ordered the new tailors to begin their work.
Finally, the new dress robes were ready. He could see nothing but he did not want to appear as stupid. He pretended to admire the robes and thanked the tailors. He decided to parade down the main street for all to see his new clothes. The people could only see a naked wizard but had heard that the material was invisible to only the stupid. No one admitted it for fear of being thought as an idiot.
They foolishly praised the invisible fabric and the colours. The wizard was very happy.
At last, a child cried out, "That man is naked!"
Soon everyone began to murmur the same thing and very soon all shouted, "He is not wearing anything!"
The wizard realised the truth and quickly retreated back inside, where he put on his old robes.
"That was so silly, Daddy," Bill laughed.
"It was, wasn't it," Arthur chuckled.
Bill yawned loudly.
"I think it's time you went to sleep young man."
"But I'm not tired," moaned Bill, as his eyes began to slowly droop.
"Of course not. So you won't mind if I turn off the light?" Arthur asked.
Bill had already closed his eyes and snorted a reply.
"Goodnight son," Arthur smiled.
