(Success) A Map of Renown

[Pontifex Maximus]

Atticus collected his books, suppressing a smile. Two new leads.

[Pontifex Maximus]

Atticus opened his trunk while he was alone in the common room in the dungeons. Tucked towards the back was a roll of parchment with a heading "The Map." He had written a fair amount of notes, a particular section was circled. "Myrtle." Atticus had worked out where Myrtle spent most of her time...in the abandoned girl's bathroom in the U-bend. He wasn't really looking forward to it, but if it meant a lead on the map, he would waste no time in getting to know the ghost. Atticus gathered his things and exited the common room. The made his way up from the dungeons to the third floor, trying to look as innocent as possible. He stood outside the lavatory, checking to make sure he wasn't being followed. It seemed all clear....

Atticus turned the handle of the bathroom and entered, closing it securely behind him.

[Dark Storm]

The smell hit Atticus, even before he entered. Damp and dirt gave the dingy room a musty scent. He entered to find the floor damp and the taps running, overflowing almost. The large basin which dominated the room had a crack through one of its sides, and in the far corner, inside one of the stalls, came the very faint sound of a young girl, crying...

[Pontifex Maximus]

Atticus sat in silence for a moment before deciding on a course of action.

Myrtle, is that you?

[m_1512]

Myrtle stopped sobbing. She floated up towards the ceiling.
She stopped midair, oggling at the boy. She then makes a rather sulky face, and says to him.

What are you here for?

She floats around in the air.

Come to appreciate my dwelling?
Or have you come to gloat me for a ghost living in a bathroom?

[Pontifex Maximus]

Atticus looked up at the ghostly figure, moving his hair out of his eyes.

Neither. I just escaped a large and violent Gryffindor 7th year. Bowled me right over and kept on walking. Some people are so rude, don't you think?

A friendly, diplomatic tone is what was necessary here. Myrtle's tantrums were famous within Hogwarts and most avoided this lavatory simply for that reason. But Atticus needed her desperately. He understood he would have to build some trust.

[m_1512]

If at all, Myrtle looked even disgruntled at this. Glowering at him, she says.

And you think I am thick to actually believe that happened? Even Peeves can come up a better story.
Oh.. Wait, maybe you think I am stupid.

Peraly transparent tears starts welling in her eyes.

Its what everybody says, isn't it? Stupid, thick, and spotty Myrtle...

She swells up, and zooms closer, glaring.

Why don't you tell me what you really want?

[Pontifex Maximus]

Atticus pointed to the bruise on his arm.

Lying, am I? The kid made me drop all my books, too. Almost lost some important notes. Think you could help me with something?

[m_1512]

Myrtle's expression instantly changed from sulky to sympathetic.

I am not hard hearted, you know. I always help people. Of corse, they walk out once done and never remember me again. But I think you might be different. What's on your mind?

[Pontifex Maximus]

A map. A map of Hogwarts that shows you where people are at all times. I've been looking for over two years now and I can't find out anything about it anywhere. I know it is here somewhere, but I don't know how close I am.

[m_1512]

I had heard many things about it too. And also, it is way before your time.

[Pontifex Maximus]

What did you hear?

[m_1512]

OOC
@Ponti: Could we put this on hold for 3 days? I am awaiting a proper net connection.





{Delete this post please}

[m_1512]

Myrtle floats around looking thoughtful.

There had been rumors of course.

The legendary troublemakers James Potter and Sirius Black and Remus Lupin had been said to have written it. Harry Potter had once sneaked into a prefect bathroom.

But last I heard, Nick had a lot to say on this matter. Nick you know, the Gryffindor ghost.


Oh.. Yes, a person had asked me about this before too.

[Pontifex Maximus]

Atticus rolled his eyes, hating his luck. Why couldn't it have been the bloody baron

And you're quite sure he knows about it? Where could I find him? Sometimes he throws parties in the dungeons, I've only seen one...but I try to avoid them.

[m_1512]

Myrtle rolls her eyes.

"Oh, he is always floating around in his elegant and fashionable common room."

[Pontifex Maximus]

Alright then, thanks Myrtle.

Well that was a real shame...how would he ever get into the Gryffindor common room? Some strings must be pulled, but if he had to rely on any Gryffindors to get him in, they would know what he was up to. The next step of the plan would require careful planning, perhaps if Nick could be lured out...Atticus left the bathroom with mixed feelings of hope and apprehension.

[m_1512]

There was a commotion in the next corridor. The entire corridor was filled with smashed artifacts. A pearly white figure with a ruff was floating in a wall, saying.

"This is the limit. I am reporting Peeves to the teachers."

[m_1512]

To make this interesting, I think I will put in a roll for which teacher Nick goes to.

Select one of the teacher whose office you will go.

[Pontifex Maximus]

Atticus heard the noises and stopped. Could he really be this lucky? The voice sounded like Nick's...whose office was closest...Professor Petunia! of course, Nick could float through walls and would clearly beat him there. Atticus broke into a sprint to make it to Petunia's office before Nick left...