Subject: I like the idea, but
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Posted on: 2014-02-05 19:34:00 UTC

there may be some logistical problems to be considered.

As far as I remember, the canon sources don’t give us a "How to create a Howler" instruction, and I doubt that Harry would know how to do it. Hermione might know, though.

The information may be found in the library, but at least one of your agents may need to be a witch or wizard native to the Potterverse to be able to understand the instructions and perform the task.

How is it done?

Do they need a magic quill and/or magic parchment? Where do they get it?

Do they write using the tip of their wand instead of a quill? I’m sure this cannot be done with a Muggle-use wand from HFA. PPC wands can perform more spells, but I don’t like the idea of DoSAT just building wands for all occasions. Again, you may need a native witch or wizard wielding a canonical wand.

Do they write an ordinary letter and then enchant it (resp. the Charge List) to make it a Howler? I’m not a friend of made up spells, but perhaps the readers don’t need to see how it is performed.

Do they need an owl, or may a Howler be delivered by other means?

I’m looking forward to see your solutions.

HG

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