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K, before u all kill me with flames…

The reason that I haven't been posting lately is that I've encountered a huge snag in my story-weaving efforts.
Yeah, this would be writer's block, as they call it, if wasn't combined with my love of web comics, f*#!ing parents, huge amounts of schoolwork, and the arrival of my (insert angelic choir) AGE OF MYTHOLOGY!!

So to recap, I'm currently overwhelmed. However, Pt. II should be up soon, but (U all r going to hate me…) I need time to see how our prez's holy war for the sake of oil and the spread of stupidity turns out… Yeah.

As u all can guess, Pt. II has a lot to do with out prez. He actually has a medium part… Because of this, I need to see if he completely screws up or completely screws himself and the entire world… (Yeah, we're all screwed, you hear me? SCREWED!!)

Before that, though, I figure lotz of readers (yep, still in denial; ^^U) are kinda confused with wtf is going on… So I decided to do a couple of filler chappies explaining what goes on in my ficcie…

First up, the Magic in this ficcie!

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MAGIC: A BRIEF SYNOPSIS

There are many types of magic in the Harry Potter universe, including the usually seen magic that involves an amplifier, or wand. In this ficcie, this type of magic is known as "wand magic". There also seems to be other, more obscure types of magic, like the instinctive magic that has saved so many magic-users and proved to their families that they have a gift. These, and many other types of magics, are explained in the following:

1. Artifacts/Spelled Items:
Items that have magical properties bestowed upon them either by nature or magic-users. These items, depending on the power invested in them at their creation, can range from a temporary scrying surface to a weapon with the power to level worlds. It is noted that most of these items can be employed by anyone who encounters them (i.e. without any magic ability), assuming that they have a general idea on how to use the artifact, but some can also have powerful charms laden within to accept only their rightful owner. Generally, a magic artifact has a greater effect when the user has an understanding of magic and exactly how the artifact was enchanted.

2. Wand magic:
The most basic form of magic; The use of this type of magic involves an amplifier or a channel to enhance the users' power. This is the most common and easiest to master type of magic. It should be noted that the effects of this magic, while obeying the guidelines set by the spell, can vary greatly depending on the intent the user(s) has in mind, the raw magical power of the user(s), and if any other spells were cast or left a strong residue. For example, a simple Disarming charm can become physically disabling when multiple people are casting at one target, or when the caster is in a furious rage. This magic is quite broad and versatile, and can be used by anyone who has at least a spark of magic to magnify. Some advanced magic-users that possess great power sometimes dispose of their wands, finding little use for them. Though they no longer "require" a wand to use their magic, their magic still cannot be counted as Wandless magic, described below.

3. Wandless magic:
There is a wide range of magics that do not require the use of a wand. These types of magic are powerful enough to physically manifest without necessarily relying on a wand or another kind of amplifier. Two variations of wandless magic are listed below.

A. Instinctive Magic:
This type of magic is evident in any magic-user of sizable power. Before their potential is fully utilized, they can cause mysterious happenings when they are in a distressed state of consciousness. Often dismissing their magics as luck, many powerful magic users live their life without any knowledge of their hidden power.

B. Theological Magic:
Possessors of vast amount of magic, with a deep understanding of exactly how their gift functions, can mold their power into forms that normal magic-users can only dream of. These individuals are extremely rare, and sought-after by anyone who is cognizant of their abilities.

(Puts on kevlar suit, flame suit, and bio-chemical suit)...

(Damn, that's bulky)

Alright, bring it on! I'm ready for anything!

(sees mob)

EEEEEP!!! (runs away!!!!!!!!!)