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Episodah 13 (I hope you don’t have triskaidekaphobia) is from Alan Hutcheson. Drop by and see his Sketches by Plumboz. “Do you think you might do that again?” Bumblebore said nonchalantly to Hermione. “Do what?” Hermione said perplexedly. “That little, you know,” said Bumblebore. He made a kicking motion and then tipped his head back.Continue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 12… “Harry, they’re not using wands,” Hermione shrieked shrilly. Harry had indeed disarmed the battling wizards. Four arms now paired off and arm-wrestled at his feet. “Brilliant, boy genius,” said Weasel as he refereed the match. “That put an end to the fighting….Not!” For the two wheezing geezer wizards, it only meant a changeContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Today’s episode comes to us from Lexi, writer, silversmith, repairer of rocking horses. Episode 11 Bumblebore’s eyebrows knitted furiously, till it seemed they might produce a small sock or even a scarf. Following his gaze, Harry saw an elderly, upright man in brown flowing robes holding a staff, striding towards them. ‘You know who thatContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 10 “As I was saying,” Bumblebore continued, “A Horcrux contains a piece of a wizard’s or witch’s sole.” “S-O-U-L, right?” “Nay, verily,” the wizened wizard whispered conspiratorially. “Like the sole of their shoe.” He plunked his size twelve dirty canvas sneakers, complete with a huge hole, which let his big toe out to lookContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 9 “One Long Island Iced Tea coming up.” Harry watched as the man pulled strangely shaped bottles from in front of a magical mirror that reflected the man’s opposite side than the one Harry could see, mixing different colored liquids together that magically changed into a blend of the colors they had been. HeContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 8 Here it is by popular demand of my reader, the continuing saga of Harry Splutter and the Never Ending Story…. “When a wizard does something bad, like jaywalking, a piece of the sole is torn away and can be placed in a container. Making the wizard, as it were, immortal…if he or sheContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 7 A short riff today. A mere 270 words… After Bumblebore magically cleared the table of detritus, Harry went off to find the boozehound something to drink. Next to a Scarf and Barf he found a Three Broomsticks Express and ordered two butterbeers. He carried them back to the table and put one inContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 6 Ron trailed behind Hermione, whining as usual. “Look who I found lurking about the little witches room.” Hermione said hooking her thumb in Ron Weasel’s direction. “Shoot, don’t blame me, I don’t understand wha’ these funny runic symbols next to the doors mean.” “You are such a weasel, Weasel,” shrieked Hermione. “Please, myContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 5 “Yeah,” said Harry, “And for purposes of plot exposition I need you to explain what Horcruxii are.” “Horcruxii are thingamajiggies that contain the whozeewhatsis of you know who—“ “Don’t get technical on me you mangy gasbag.” “Who are you calling mangy?” asked the disheveled wizard wearing worn robes as he played with aContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”

Episode 4…Back, as if by magic (because it certainly wasn’t popular demand), the latest Harry Splutter installment. Note the latest title. Still a work in progress… Harry grabbed Hermione’s hand and yanked her down the up escalator. No matter how fast they ran, they couldn’t make any headway down. Finally, a knot of witches andContinue reading “Harry Splutter and the Lure of Hollyweird”