The dread balloon, round II

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Round I: Dolores Umbridge

'Perhaps we should draw straws,' suggested Percy Weasley hesitantly.

'Don't be ridiculous. Surely someone heavy should be the one to go,' said Mrs Lestrange, still emaciated from her time in Azkaban. She glanced meaningfully at Mr Pettigrew, a rival for her Lord's favour.

A look of panic flashed across Pettigrew's face, and in a moment he was gone, replaced by a ragged grey rat who darted across the floor of the basket to cower under the hem of Lord Voldemort's robes.

Dumbledore peered over the side, gauging their position. 'A wise thought, Peter,' he remarked, 'but I fear we are still losing altitude.'

Mrs Lestrange looked disappointed, but turned her gaze disdainfully to Mr Dursley. 'The Muggle, then, he's a portly fellow--'

'I should have known!' bellowed Mr Dursley, going red in the face. 'This has all been a homicidal plot, right from the start! What about her?' He pointed accusatorily at Ms Umbridge. 'She must weigh more than me by a stone, at least!'

'Poor creature,' said Umbridge demurely (though she had gone rather flushed herself). 'Losing his eyesight... perhaps it would be best to put him out of his misery.'

'He is only a Muggle, after all,' Lord Voldemort agreed, looking amused.

'I like that!' said Fudge. 'This is meant to be a peace negotiation! How would it look if we came back having drowned the only Muggle aboard?'

'Enough talk!' said Mrs Lestrange, grabbing Umbridge (who was closest to her) by the arm. 'Out you go!'

'Fine by me,' said Mr Dursley firmly, and seized Umbridge as well.

'Cornelius, do something!' Umbridge shrieked as the two of them began to push her over the side.

'I-- I'll make sure you receive a posthumous Order of Merlin for your bravery, my dear,' said Fudge, wringing his hands.

No one else seemed particularly eager to rescue her -- though Percy Weasley did look a bit concerned -- and over she went, screaming all the way down, ending in an impressive ker-splash.

There was a pregnant pause as the remaining seven waited for the balloon to begin gaining altitude again. Dumbledore checked their position, and slowly shook his head. 'Alas,' he said.

[Poll #394127]

[EDIT: This round is closed. Proceed to round III.]

Comments

[atalantapendrag.livejournal.com]

Hee, channelling Lemony Snicket a bit, aren't you?

...meant as a compliment, of course.

[atdelphi.livejournal.com]

This amuses me in ways it probably shouldn't. :-P

[biichan.livejournal.com]

You will be happy to know that I am running a Save Peter And Percy Campaign in my lj :D

[hobviously.livejournal.com]

...EARWAX!

I love this game. :D

[deslea.livejournal.com]

I love you so much. *giggles*

[couchemal.livejournal.com]

Your current mood made me snicker. This is fun!

[luinthoron.livejournal.com]

Was pointed here by stiletto.

Well, as this is a peace negotiatio, we' obviously need Dumbledore, Voldemort, Fudge and Vernon to survive as long as possible. So I sadly have to vote for Percy this time.

[seventines.livejournal.com]

I still have it in for Fudge. Something about a zeitgeist and politicians, I suppose.

[noblerot.livejournal.com]

People, people. How can I make you see reason? Dumbledore is evil.

[dailyplanet.livejournal.com]

It's scary to what extremes I am willing to go to protect Peter. Y'all better watch your backs!!!

[ani-bester.livejournal.com]

*L* Oh man this is great. Wwo, it looks like the muggle will get it next> Poor Vernon. Done in by his own personality *L*

Personally, I voted for Bella. *shrugs* I like Percy, I really like Peter, Voldemort is interesting and honestly, I can't see him as much of a threat. Ok, honestly, there wasn't much logic because I just don't want to see Peter or Percy (all though it will come down to one of them it looks like) trhown out ^^

I actually dislike Dumbledore more than Bella, but I'm a little scared to see this balloon ride without him.
Myabe next round though, he will get my vote =P

[idlerat.livejournal.com]

True, Vernon's the fattest. But LV and Bella are the most evol, and of the two, Bella is probably marginally more unbalanced, and hence more dangerous to have on board. If we toss them both off, there's room to keep Vernon.

[http://users.livejournal.com/lady_alatariel_/]

This is fun!

::throws in vote for Fudge::
He annoys me

[ani-bester.livejournal.com]

It occures to me, I suppose in the name of the game, none of the wizards are going to think to apperate *sp, -_-* =P

[evilwildlex.livejournal.com]

Voted for Dumbledore. The man needs to GO. Although admittedly, Vernon would be the best choice with regards to weight.

[slinkhard.livejournal.com]

Poor Vernon's not popular, is he?
*votes Dumbledore*

[lunadeath02.livejournal.com]

I voted for Fudge, but I would say my other choice would be Vernon. *nodnod*

Random Suggestions...

[erinellii.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking about what other balloons there could be, and the only one I could come up with that practically everyone would know the characters would be a "Friends" balloon.

Or more composite balloons from different shows. Maybe superheroes like Batman, Superman, whatever. Or, their secret identities.

I also would love a poll on how people vote in these things. Do they vote for what makes sense within the story: that is, what they think those characters would actually decide? For what would be best for the world, a la Sam would be the best choice to get the ring to Mordor? Or do they just vote for whomever they like the best?

And I think it would be cool to have 48 hours to vote rather than 24.

Just random thoughts, though I wish I knew how to set up polls on my LJ, cause I'd so do that one.

[chresimos.livejournal.com]

Hahahahaha your little blurb owns me. :D Cowering under the hem of Voldie's robes! A portly fellow! Posthumous Order of Merlin - so Fudge-worthy. XD

I vote LV, because I feel he is most likely to do something like stick his finger in the balloon and then cackle, "Drowning will not defeat the invincible Lord Voldemort! Bwahahahahaha!" Bellatrix & Peter might be more amenable after he's gone, as well.

[muffytaj.livejournal.com]

Well, Dumbledore needs to stay because he's the one throwing people out. And whilst Vernon is teh fat, Fudge is no lightweight himself, and Percy can do Fudge's job without problem, whereas who would represent muggles if Vernon goes?