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Plants are always appreciated. Also happy to see that things are still going strong!

I'm glad to hear that the bit I wrote was fun! I recall having more story planned out for Hawthorne, but well, that never really happened. It's kind of nice to think about the horse still wandering about, at least. Looks like I have a lot of reading to catch up on!

I also joined the Bard waitlist, though it took me a day rather than a mere ten minutes.

What is the Protectors of the Plot Continuum?

The Protectors of the Plot Continuum (PPC) is an organization dedicated to preserving canon in fandom, promoting good writing, supporting critical thinking and analysis in fanworks, and above all, having fun.

The PPC was founded in 2002 by Jay and Acacia, two fanfiction writers who were frustrated by the amount of bad fanfiction they were seeing. They decided to create a group of agents who would travel to different fanfiction universes and fix the plot holes, Mary Sues, and other problems that they found.

The PPC is divided into different departments, each of which specializes in a different type of problem. The Department of Mary Sues, for example, is responsible for dealing with Mary Sue characters, while the Department of Bad Slash is responsible for dealing with bad slash fanfiction.

The PPC is a metafictional organization, which means that it exists within the world of fanfiction. The agents of the PPC are all fanfiction writers themselves, and they use their knowledge of fanfiction to fix the problems that they find.

The PPC is a popular and well-respected organization in the fanfiction community. It has been featured in several books and articles about fanfiction, and it has even been the subject of a documentary film.

The PPC is a great example of how fanfiction can be used for more than just entertainment. It can also be used to promote good writing, critical thinking, and analysis.

Write a PPC mission

Mission:

The mission of this PPC mission is to travel to the fanfiction universe of Harry Potter and fix the following problems:

The character of Harry Potter is a Mary Sue. The plot of the fanfiction is full of plot holes. The dialogue is unrealistic and stilted. Agents:

The agents for this mission are:

Agent Jane Doe, a skilled fanfiction writer with experience in fixing Mary Sue characters. Agent John Smith, a knowledgeable fan of the Harry Potter series who can help to identify and fix plot holes. Agent Hermione Granger, a former Mary Sue who has been trained by the PPC to help others avoid making the same mistakes. Plan:

The plan for this mission is as follows:

Agent Jane Doe will enter the fanfiction universe and meet with Harry Potter. Agent Jane Doe will explain to Harry Potter that he is a Mary Sue and that his character needs to be fixed. Agent Jane Doe will help Harry Potter to develop a more realistic personality and backstory. Agent John Smith will help to fix the plot holes in the fanfiction. Agent Hermione Granger will help to improve the dialogue in the fanfiction. Expected Results:

The expected results of this mission are as follows:

Harry Potter will no longer be a Mary Sue. The plot holes in the fanfiction will be fixed. The dialogue in the fanfiction will be improved. Risks:

The risks of this mission are as follows:

Harry Potter may not be willing to change his character. The plot holes in the fanfiction may be too difficult to fix. The dialogue in the fanfiction may be too difficult to improve. Contingency Plans:

The contingency plans for this mission are as follows:

If Harry Potter is not willing to change his character, Agent Jane Doe will try to convince him to see the error of his ways. If the plot holes in the fanfiction are too difficult to fix, Agent John Smith will try to minimize their impact on the story. If the dialogue in the fanfiction is too difficult to improve, Agent Hermione Granger will try to make it as realistic as possible. Conclusion:

This mission is a high-risk, high-reward mission. The potential benefits of fixing the problems in the fanfiction are great, but the risks are also high. The agents of the PPC must be prepared to deal with any challenges that they may face.

-Ls

I'm still a bit fond of Agent Hawthorne. He was fun, even though we only go to know him briefly.

Also, I semi-adopted the Valinorean horse from his recruitment mission. I haven't published anything to show for it, but I have a headcanon about him and Alice having the most amazing foals. ^_^ But he also appears in this story hS wrote about the various beings that live in the Courtyard!

~Neshomeh

Have a floating tulip!

We're doing well.

-Ls

Long time, no see! I'm Adagio, and I used to be active on the Board kind of a long time ago. I wrote a handful of missions and then (as tends to happen) wandered off and forgot about things. Not really planning on doing any more missions, I'm mostly just popping in to say hi and see how things are going these days.

It's also Italian for "monster", which fits the mafia-like nature of the main Octavinelle characters, so there's that.

Oh no, poor Momoka! Getting shoved into a conflict of interest like that between friends shucks sucks . . . As amusing as it was watching Inasuke trying to jog and complain in a gentlemanly manner, he’s a jerk for getting Momoka to help him like this, knowing how she feels about Kaguya . . . Wait. Actually, do the hook-em-horns agents know Momoka and Kaguya are a romantic couple, now? Either way, I hope Momoka spills the beans to Kaguya so he can at least participate in this race, if not shut it down by telling Inasuke and Urato off for their immaturity.

Honestly, I’m with nekoray1998 on the name of that lounge. It’s clearly meant to be named after Monstro; it’s got the underwater motif and everything! The developers really dropped the ball when they missed that reference.

—doctorlit started painting a bookshelf today, and has some sky blue splotches on his hand and arm

They're going through a rough patch in their friendship. We'll see how it turns out, though...

-soft, evil laughter at Doc's hopefulness about Bellatrix and Delphi-

Cultivation is actually a sizeable genre beyond MDZS derived from Taoist beliefs, so that's actually what's being referenced by the "internal alchemists" here. You can read more about it here. Incidentally, the original Purityworld author conceptualises magic in a similar way to cultivation, so it wasn't too much of a stretch.

(Insert joke about Lux doing dual cultivation to maintain her timeless blonde good looks here ;) )

Yes, poor Gary and Rose! The separate-school drift is even worse when the other school is culturally stuck in the 1790s ;)))

Thank you for reading!

I mean, it's nothing to write home about, but I've sporked things that attempted to do something in this style and did so much worse. An AI has much better grasp o the HP canon or the concept of a funny story than a lot of "fans", and that's sad.

(I already told Tomash this in DM, but I figured I should record my reaction here for posterity, too.)

—doctorlit records his reaction for posterity

Bard is Google's attempt at the same technology. It currently has a waiting list, but it took about 10 minutes for me to get access, so I wouldn't be concerned. It seems to be running at much the same level as ChatGPT; apparently it will cite sources if it quotes extensively from a website, but Google have a whole FAQ devoted to telling you that Bard lies constantly. At least they're honest!

At first it didn't want to tell me about the PPC at all, giving answers like "I'm unable to help you with that, as I'm only a language model and don't have the necessary information or abilities." or "I'm designed solely to process and generate text, so I'm unable to assist you with that." or simply "I'm not programmed to assist with that.". But I asked it about the Board, which led it to define the PPC in its answer, and then followed up by quoting that answer:

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Is the Protectors of the Plot Continuum a fictional organisation?

Yes, the Protectors of the Plot Continuum (PPC) is a fictional organization. It was created by Jay and Acacia, two fanfiction writers who wanted to create a place where people could discuss and improve fanfiction. The PPC is a consensual reality, which means that it exists only in the minds of its members. However, it has a very detailed history and mythology, which has been developed over the years by its members.

The PPC is dedicated to the extermination of badfic, which is fanfiction that is poorly written or that does not respect the canon of the original work. PPC agents, who are called Boarders, travel to different fanfiction universes and use their powers to fix badfic. They can do this by rewriting the story, killing off Mary Sue characters, or simply by erasing the badfic from existence.

The PPC is a very popular organization, and it has been featured in many fanfiction stories. It has also been the subject of several academic studies, which have explored its role in the fanfiction community.

("Fix badfic" is showing up again; Bing and ChatGPT both said the same thing. I'm not sure about us rewriting stories or wiping them from existence, and I don't think we've been in "several" academic studies - there have been a couple though.)

Tell me more.

Sure. The PPC is a very complex organization, and there is a lot to say about it. Here are a few more things you might want to know:

• The PPC is divided into different departments, each of which specializes in a different type of badfic. For example, the Department of Mary Sues is responsible for dealing with Mary Sue characters, while the Department of Bad Slash is responsible for dealing with bad slash fiction.
• The PPC has its own headquarters, which is located in a secret location in the real world. The headquarters is a large, complex building that is staffed by hundreds of PPC agents.
• The PPC has its own set of rules and regulations, which are designed to ensure that its agents act in a professional and ethical manner. These rules and regulations are constantly being updated as the PPC learns from its experiences.
• The PPC is a very active organization, and it is constantly working to improve the quality of fanfiction. It does this by reviewing fanfiction, providing feedback to fanfiction writers, and even rewriting fanfiction itself.
• The PPC is a very controversial organization, and it has been criticized by some people for its methods. However, the PPC has also been praised by many people for its efforts to improve the quality of fanfiction.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

(HQ is a secret location in the Real World? I think it's crossing us over with someone else. Also [eyebrow] at the description of how we "even rewrite[] fanfiction itself".)

Name three agents of the Protectors of the Plot Continuum.

Sure. Here are three agents of the Protectors of the Plot Continuum:

• Agent Blue Photon: Blue Photon is a highly skilled agent who is known for her quick wit and her ability to think on her feet. She is also a skilled fighter and a talented pilot.
• Agent Dafydd: Dafydd is a powerful agent who is known for his strength and his ability to take charge. He is also a skilled tactician and a natural leader.
• Agent Ithalond: Ithalond is a wise and experienced agent who is known for his calm demeanor and his ability to see the big picture. He is also a skilled diplomat and a natural negotiator.

These are just three of the many agents who work for the Protectors of the Plot Continuum. Each agent has their own unique skills and abilities, and they all play an important role in keeping the Plot Continuum safe.

(Very formulaic descriptions, and a weird selection of names to choose. At least two of these are straight-up nonsense.)

Who created those three agents?

The three agents you mentioned were created by Jay and Acacia, the two fanfiction writers who created the Protectors of the Plot Continuum. Jay and Acacia created the agents based on their own experiences as fanfiction writers, and they wanted to create characters who would be relatable to other fanfiction writers.

Blue Photon is based on Jay's own experiences as a fanfiction writer. Jay was often frustrated by bad fanfiction, and she wanted to create a character who could fight back against badfic. Blue Photon is a skilled fighter and a talented pilot, and she is always willing to stand up for what she believes in.

Dafydd is based on Acacia's own experiences as a fanfiction writer. Acacia was often frustrated by the lack of diversity in fanfiction, and she wanted to create a character who represented her own experiences. Dafydd is a powerful agent who is known for his strength and his ability to take charge. He is also a skilled tactician and a natural leader.

Ithalond is based on Jay and Acacia's shared experiences as fanfiction writers. Jay and Acacia were both frustrated by the lack of respect for canon in fanfiction, and they wanted to create a character who would uphold the canon of the original work. Ithalond is a wise and experienced agent who is known for his calm demeanor and his ability to see the big picture. He is also a skilled diplomat and a natural negotiator.

These are just three of the many agents who work for the Protectors of the Plot Continuum. Each agent has their own unique skills and abilities, and they all play an important role in keeping the Plot Continuum safe.

(A change from our usual responses - they're ALL by Jay and Acy?! Again, it's being very formulaic - I feel like it's riffing on a specific source here, but I don't know what.)

What other PPC agents did Jay and Acacia create?

Jay and Acacia created many other PPC agents, but here are a few of the most notable:

• Agent Alice: Alice is a Cute Animal Friend who was originally created by a fanfiction writer as a pet for her OC. However, Alice quickly became self-aware and escaped from her creator's story. She then joined the PPC and became a valuable member of the team.
• Agent Rhus: Rhus is a powerful psychic who was originally created by a fanfiction writer as a villain. However, Rhus eventually turned over a new leaf and joined the PPC. He is now a valuable member of the team and is known for his quick wit and his ability to think on his feet.
• Agent Xyzzy: Xyzzy is a mysterious agent who is known for his ability to travel through time. He is often called upon by the PPC to help them fix badfic that has been created in the past.
• Agent Zero: Zero is a powerful agent who is known for his ability to erase memories. He is often called upon by the PPC to help them deal with Mary Sue characters who have become too powerful.

These are just a few of the many other PPC agents who were created by Jay and Acacia. Each agent has their own unique skills and abilities, and they all play an important role in keeping the Plot Continuum safe.

(Alice is recognisable. Rhus is at least a TOS agent. Xyzzy is a spell from an ancient computer game, and I think Zero is from Star Trek: Prodigy. o.O)

What PPC story did Agent Dafydd first appear in?

Agent Dafydd first appeared in the PPC story "The Boarding Party" by Jay and Acacia. In the story, Dafydd is a new agent who is assigned to the PPC's Department of Mary Sues. He is initially hesitant to join the PPC, but he soon comes to realize that the PPC is a valuable organization that is doing important work. Dafydd quickly becomes a valuable member of the team and is known for his strength, his ability to take charge, and his natural leadership skills.

Here is an excerpt from the story:

Dafydd stood in the doorway of the PPC headquarters, taking it all in. He had never seen anything like it before. The building was huge, and it seemed to be made of glass and steel. There were people everywhere, all of them rushing to and fro. Dafydd felt a little overwhelmed. He wasn't sure if he was in the right place.

"Can I help you?" a voice said behind him.

Dafydd turned around and saw a woman standing there. She was tall and slender, with long black hair and piercing blue eyes. She was wearing a black suit that looked like it was made of liquid.

"I'm here to see Agent Acacia," Dafydd said.

"I'm Acacia," the woman said. "You must be Dafydd."

Dafydd nodded. "It's nice to meet you," he said.

"It's nice to meet you too," Acacia said. "Come on in."

Acacia led Dafydd into a large room that was filled with computers and monitors. There were people sitting at the computers, all of them typing away furiously.

"This is the PPC headquarters," Acacia said. "We're an organization that is dedicated to protecting the Plot Continuum."

"The Plot Continuum?" Dafydd asked.

"Yes," Acacia said. "The Plot Continuum is the fabric of reality. It's what holds everything together. And it's under attack."

"Attacked by what?" Dafydd asked.

"By badfic," Acacia said. "Badfic is fanfiction that is poorly written or that does not respect the canon of the original work. It's a threat to the Plot Continuum."

"I see," Dafydd said. "So what do you do?"

"We fix badfic," Acacia said. "We travel to different fanfiction universes and use our powers to fix the badfic."

"That sounds dangerous," Dafydd said.

"It can be," Acacia said. "But it's also very rewarding. We're making a difference in the world."

Dafydd nodded. "I want to help," he said.

"I'm glad to hear that," Acacia said. "We need all the help we can get."

(UNPROMPTED quoting, and what in Arda is Acacia wearing? I feel like we've gone full Men in Black here, though I wouldn't be surprised if we were running up against something else instead.)

Who is Agent Dafydd's wife?

Dafydd is not married. He is a single man who is dedicated to his work as a PPC agent. He is not interested in having a romantic relationship at this time.

Then who is Agent Constance married to?

Agent Constance is married to Cador, an archer.

Who created PPC agents Constance and Cador?

Agent Constance and Cador were created by Jay and Acacia, the two fanfiction writers who created the Protectors of the Plot Continuum. Jay and Acacia created the agents based on their own experiences as fanfiction writers, and they wanted to create characters who would be relatable to other fanfiction writers.

Constance is based on Jay's own experiences as a fanfiction writer. Jay was often frustrated by the lack of strong female characters in fanfiction, and she wanted to create a character who would be a role model for other female fanfiction writers. Constance is a powerful agent who is known for her strength, her courage, and her intelligence. She is also a skilled fighter and a talented leader.

Cador is based on Acacia's own experiences as a fanfiction writer. Acacia was often frustrated by the lack of diversity in fanfiction, and she wanted to create a character who represented her own experiences. Cador is a skilled archer who is known for his accuracy and his speed. He is also a loyal friend and a fierce protector of those he cares about.

These are just two of the many agents who work for the Protectors of the Plot Continuum. Each agent has their own unique skills and abilities, and they all play an important role in keeping the Plot Continuum safe.

(It's just making it up. Again, Google acknowledge that it does this, but it's still a surreal experience. Yet again, very formulaic agents, based on Jay and Acacia's experiences as fanfic writers. Does anyone else write for Bard's version of the PPC?)

Does anyone other than Jay and Acacia write stories for the PPC?

Yes, many other people write stories for the PPC. The Protectors of the Plot Continuum is a collaborative universe, which means that anyone can write stories about the PPC as long as they follow the established canon and get permission from the original creators.

There are many talented writers who have contributed stories to the PPC, and the fandom is always welcoming new writers. If you're interested in writing stories for the PPC, I encourage you to check out the PPC Wiki and the PPC Message Board for more information.

(You wouldn't know them though. They go to another PPC Message Board. In Canada.)

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At that point I asked it to name some of these mythical other writers, and discovered something weird. It was happy to provide a list of five supposed authors, starting with Artemis - who really existed - and then veering off into hallucinations. But it also showed me two other drafts of tthe same post! I think it does this for every post, but I didn't notice before. In one of them, it gave a list of 26 "PPC writers"... alphabetised.

• Artemis: Artemis is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Boarding Party" and "The Reckoning." Artemis is known for her well-developed characters and her exciting plots.
• Briar: Briar is another talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Abduction" and "The Escape." Briar is known for her humor and her ability to create suspenseful stories.
• Clover: Clover is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Clover's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Daisy: Daisy is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Daisy is known for her complex plots and her well-developed characters.
• Erin: Erin is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Erin's stories are known for their humor and their ability to create suspenseful stories.
• Fern: Fern is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Mission" and "The Rescue." Fern is known for her well-developed characters and her exciting plots.
• Ginger: Ginger is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Ginger's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Holly: Holly is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Holly is known for her complex plots and her well-developed characters.
• Ivy: Ivy is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Showdown" and "The End." Ivy is known for her well-developed characters and her exciting plots.
• Jasmine: Jasmine is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Jasmine's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Katie: Katie is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Katie is known for her complex plots and her well-developed characters.
• Lily: Lily is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Newcomer" and "The Journey." Lily is known for her well-developed characters and her exciting plots.
• Mia: Mia is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Mia's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Nia: Nia is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Nia is known for her complex plots and her well-developed characters.
• Olive: Olive is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Revelation" and "The Conclusion." Olive is known for her well-developed characters and her exciting plots.
• Peach: Peach is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Peach's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Quinn: Quinn is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Quinn is known for her complex plots and her well-developed characters.
• Rose: Rose is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Sacrifice" and "The Return." Rose is known for her well-developed characters and her exciting plots.
• Sage: Sage is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Sage's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Thorn: Thorn is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Thorn is known for her complex plots and her well-developed characters.
• Umber: Umber is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Legacy" and "The Future." Umber is known for her well-developed characters and her exciting plots.
• Vesper: Vesper is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Vesper's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Willow: Willow is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Willow is known for her complex plots and her well-developed characters.
• Xerxes: Xerxes is a talented writer who has written many popular PPC stories, including "The Battle" and "The Victory." Xerxes is known for his well-developed characters and his exciting plots.
• Yarrow: Yarrow is a new writer who has quickly become a popular author in the PPC fandom. Yarrow's stories are known for their originality and their heartwarming characters.
• Zinnia: Zinnia is a veteran writer who has been writing PPC stories for many years. Zinnia is [end of draft]

What's interesting is that it's picked up on the presence of flower names in the PPC, but hasn't quite recognised that they're all community characters. There's a handful of real author names in there, but I think it's largely coincidence - we've got a Lily, we've had a couple of Roses, but those are both common flower names. And the descriptions just show up the weakness of the AI.

Anyway, tag yourself, I'm Thorn.

hS

Spent the whole week rereading "A Southern Californian in King Cailan's Court" and taking notes! And here are the results!

I took some elements from Nesh's edit of "The Smasher," and some from hS's edit of "legolas, by laura." I personally like the result, but I'm worried there's still a bit too much there, despite how much of the "character/badfic history" section I trimmed out. I'm very open to feedback, although I'm going to bed for the night in a moment. Tomorrow, I'll probably go through and do citations, and add Officer Goodfeel to the Glossary. (Don't think we can add Bendrick, since his name never got changed?) But my brain is very done for now.

—doctorlit, a central Arizonan courting the Wiki

Doctorlit carefully ran a brush trough the wiki's pages, trying his best to get out some of the spam that always got in there somehow, no matter how he hard he tried.

"There's a good database," he said. "So polite!"

The wiki wasn't in the best shape, all things considered. It had been attacked by Fandom admins a few weeks earlier, and the clumps of torn-out text sure lookde rough, but, overall, the wiki was fine. It just needed a bit of extra attention, and doc was here, as he always was, to provide it.

"You're healing up quite well," doc said, giving the wiki a few pets after he was done brushing. "You'll be back to normal in no time, I'm sure."

The wiki purred. In its own strange way, it quite liked doc.

Doctorlit rummaged around in a nearby box and pulled out some text. "Here you go," he said, placing it in front of the wiki, "have some more text! You've been such a good wiki!"

The wiki gobbled up the words and wagged its tail.

Doc packed up and left, promising to be back soon. He'd love to spend more time with the wiki, but there were so many other critters to take care of. But the wiki didn't mind that doc had other responsibilities - it was just glad to see him whenever he came by.

(( wherein I unleash an unrefined plotbunny onto the shipfest thread ))

Oh, wow. Bellatrix is . . . fairly normal? Like, no surprise she’s way into the Pureblood stuff, but she doesn’t seem the “cackling murder” type if she’s hanging out in France and raising a daughter! And speaking of the daughter . . . Whoa! Delphi exists in this universe?! Kind of assumed she couldn't happen here . . . Her birth’s been moved up by about a decade, and I assume the father is different, but . . . wow! A version of Delphi who . . . might . . . not grow up evil and miserable is kind of neat to think about! She’s just another kid! Yay!

I see you couldn’t resist squeezing a Mo Dao Zu Shi reference in here! : )

Aw, man, I feel bad for Gary and Rose. It’s hard to preserve friendships when you wind up in a different school, but this is so much worse. They’re inherently never going to be privy to most of Harry’s life from now on. And what’s Harry supposed to say? Even something as simple as the class names at Hogwarts would give everything away. What Hogwarts really needs is a creative writing class! Then, Harry and Hermione can work together brainstorming a narrative to account for the entire year, that Harry can then tell to Rose and Gary over the summer! (And also Lockhart could have learned to come up with his own plots!)

—doctorlit, advocating for more actual academics at Hogwarts

Who is Iohann Ironwhisker?

According to the PPC Wiki, Iohann Ironwhisker is a character from the PPC (Protectors of the Plot Continuum) series, which is a fanfiction parody of bad fanfiction. He is a dwarf who works as a blacksmith and armorer for the PPC. He has appeared in two stories so far.

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… no comment.

Harry Potter and the Curse of the Rubber Duck

Harry Potter was having a normal day at Hogwarts, until he found a mysterious rubber duck in his dormitory. He picked it up and examined it, wondering who had left it there. He noticed a small tag attached to it, with the words "Made in China" and a strange symbol.

He shrugged and decided to keep it as a souvenir. He put it on his bedside table and went to join his friends for breakfast. Little did he know that the rubber duck was actually a cursed object, sent by Lord Voldemort himself.

The next morning, Harry woke up feeling very strange. He looked at himself in the mirror and gasped. He had turned into a duck! He had yellow feathers, a orange beak, and webbed feet. He tried to speak, but all he could say was "Quack!"

He panicked and ran out of his room, hoping to find someone who could help him. He bumped into Ron and Hermione, who were equally shocked to see him.

"Harry? Is that you?" Hermione asked.

"Quack!" Harry replied.

"What happened to you?" Ron asked.

"Quack!" Harry repeated.

"It must be that rubber duck you found yesterday," Hermione deduced. "It must be enchanted or something."

"Quack!" Harry agreed.

"We have to find a way to break the curse," Ron said. "Maybe Dumbledore can help."

"Quack!" Harry nodded.

They hurried to the headmaster's office, avoiding the stares and laughs of the other students and teachers. They knocked on the door and entered.

"Good morning, Professor Dumbledore," Hermione said politely.

"Good morning, Miss Granger, Mr. Weasley," Dumbledore said with a smile. "And who is this charming fellow?"

He pointed at Harry, who was sitting on Hermione's shoulder.

"Quack!" Harry said.

"This is Harry, sir," Ron explained. "He's been turned into a duck by a cursed rubber duck."

"A cursed rubber duck?" Dumbledore repeated, raising his eyebrows. "That's very unusual."

He took out his wand and waved it over Harry.

"Revelio!" he said.

A faint glow surrounded Harry, revealing the symbol on the tag of the rubber duck.

"That's the Dark Mark," Dumbledore said gravely. "This is no ordinary rubber duck. It's a horcrux."

"A horcrux?" Hermione gasped.

"Yes, a horcrux," Dumbledore confirmed. "A piece of Voldemort's soul, hidden inside an object. He must have sent it to Harry as a trap, hoping to kill him or possess him."

"Quack!" Harry quacked angrily.

"Don't worry, Harry," Dumbledore said soothingly. "We'll find a way to destroy it and restore you to your normal self."

He took the rubber duck from Harry's bedside table and placed it on his desk.

"It won't be easy," he warned. "Horcruxes are very resistant to magic. We'll need something very powerful to break them."

He looked around his office and spotted something that might work.

"Ah, here we go," he said, picking up a silver sword with a ruby handle. "The Sword of Gryffindor. It can destroy anything evil."

He handed the sword to Ron.

"Mr. Weasley, I trust you to do the honors," he said.

Ron nodded nervously and took the sword. He raised it above his head and brought it down on the rubber duck with all his strength.

There was a loud crack and a flash of green light. The rubber duck exploded into pieces, releasing a dark smoke that dissipated in the air.

Harry felt a surge of pain in his chest, then relief. He looked at himself and saw that he had turned back into a human boy. He smiled and hugged his friends.

"Thank you, Ron! Thank you, Hermione! Thank you, Professor Dumbledore!" he said gratefully.

"You're welcome, Harry," they all said.

They celebrated by having some chocolate frogs and pumpkin juice.

Harry decided to never touch another rubber duck again.

The Golden Demon novel by Ozaki Kōyō is a classic of Japanese literature that depicts the social changes and moral dilemmas of the Meiji era. The novel follows the lives of three main characters:

1. Kan-ichi, a poor but talented painter who falls in love with Omiya, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. He vows to marry her after he becomes successful, but faces many obstacles and temptations along the way.

2. Omiya, a beautiful and innocent girl who loves Kan-ichi sincerely, but is forced to marry Tokihiko, a rich and powerful politician, by her father. She suffers from domestic violence and loneliness, and hopes to reunite with Kan-ichi someday.

3. Tokihiko, a ruthless and ambitious man who marries Omiya for her money and status. He is also involved in a political conspiracy that threatens his life and career.

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1. Again, Kan'ichi is a high school student.

2. The other dude's name is Tadatsugu; this is significant, as his full name is supposed to mean "good for nothing outside of inheriting a mountain of wealth".

3. Miya isn't forced to marry Tomiyama, she decides to, because she secretly wishes she could marry a rich guy. This is important, as Kan'ichi wouldn't have angrily broken up with her and kicked her to the ground otherwise.

Alright, I'm stopping now, because I'm talking about a novel that very few PPCers know about or are interested in.

The Golden Demon can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:

1. The Golden Demon is a miniatures painting competition that has been held annually since 1987 by Games Workshop, the company that produces Warhammer and other tabletop games. The competition showcases the best painted models from hobbyists around the world, and the winners receive trophies shaped like demons.

2. The Golden Demon is also the English title of a novel by Ozaki Kōyō, a Japanese writer from the Meiji era. The novel was serialized from 1897 to 1902 in a newspaper, and tells the story of a tragic love triangle between a poor artist, a wealthy merchant’s daughter, and a rich politician.

3. The Golden Demon is also the name of a character from the manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The character is also known as Kokushibō, and he is one of the Twelve Kizuki, the strongest demons under Muzan Kibutsuji. He was formerly a human swordsman who became a demon to gain immortality.

Which one are you interested in?

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Hazama Kan'ichi is a poor high school student who later becomes a loan shark, not an artist. Shigisawa Miya's parents are never said to be merchants, and Tomiyama Tadatsugu is a banker, not a politician. Also, it's a love rectangle; Bing-kun left out Akagashi Mitsue, the beautiful but greedy loan shark who has the hots for Kan'ichi after the time skip.

It's written 鴫沢, meaning "sandpiper marsh". In this case, it's only meant as a reference to Shigisawa Miya from The Golden Demon and has no other meaning.

one in Inuyasha, one in Touhou Project, one in Onmyōji, to name a few. Also, since (modern) names ending in -ya are often masculine, there's already at least one example where the name is given to a male character.

Apparently, he's partially a species that doesn't exist in his universe. Poor boy must be having an existential crisis.