Albus and Minerva decided to spend a few days of vacation in Germany, as had been their habit for several years now. During a walk in the countryside, they noticed a 'For Sale' sign next to a lovely rustic cottage; ecstatic, they decided to make it their summer residence.
They contacted the owner, Severus Snape, and arranged with him to visit the house inside.
On the agreed day, at the appointed time, the couple reached the place where the property was located in their old but highly efficient car.
Accompanied by Mr Snape, they visited the house and were very enthusiastic about it.
It was just right for them: away from the smog and noise of the city, with lots of green around and lots of pure air.
So they made arrangements to go to the notary to prepare the deed of sale.
They got into the car and set off home.
On the way back, Albus and Minerva talked about the many good things they had found in that little house, and how kind the owner, Mr. Snape, had been.
At a certain point, however, they realized that, taken by euphoria, they had forgotten to visit the bathroom.
Once they arrived at home, Minerva immediately wrote an email to Mr. Snape asking him for information:
"Dear Mr. Snape, I am the woman who the other day came to visit her cottage in the country.
My husband and I have now realized that during our visit we forgot to ask you to be able to see the W.C.
Please therefore enlighten us on this.
Thank you."
Receiving the email, Severus did not exactly understand the meaning of the abbreviation W.C .; he thought and thought, and finally he guessed that it was an Anglican church called White Chapel, not far from his home.
You can imagine Minerva's surprise when she, a few days later, found herself reading the reply email, with detailed explanation from Mr. Snape:
"Dear Mrs. Dumbledore, I greatly appreciated your request and I am pleased to inform you that the place you are interested in is twelve kilometers away from the house I showed you;
I therefore admit it is somewhat inconvenient to access it, especially for regulars.
Those who usually stay long for functions, are advised to bring breakfast with them so that they can stop for the whole day without excessive discomfort.
The place can be reached on foot, by bicycle, by car.
It is preferable to arrive early to avoid being left out or hampering the movement of others.
There is room for about forty people seated and one hundred standing in the room.
An air conditioning system ensures that the air is constantly kept pure.
To find a seat, you must arrive promptly.
The children sit next to their parents and they all sing in chorus.
At the entrance it is possible to pick up some sheets of paper which, after use, must be returned to the exit, possibly in good condition, because they will be reused by the people who come after.
Those who arrive late could be left without a leaflet: in this case they can still ask the neighbor if he kindly allows them to use his.
Large amplifiers ensure a perfect and effective diffusion of sounds which in this way can also be heard by those who are outside.
Everything that visitors lovingly leave is collected and distributed to the poor of the country.
Finally, there are photographers who, on request, provide to portray the absorbed attitudes of people intent on such profound meditation.
Looking forward to seeing you again, I offer you my best regards.
Mr. Severus Snape ".
