demonesskage is going to start an HP IRC channel. Go tell her it's a very good idea. A Very Good Idea, indeed.

EDIT: Nevermind, she made it. Now, GO JOIN! Ask her for details, as I have no idea what I'm talking about. All I know is that it's fun.

Also: Molly (the daughter of the Family Friend) has decided that she's not coming. Bah.

</b>EDIT:</b> *smacks forehead* How do I not remember that the Pullman series is called "His Dark Materials"? *facepalm* How dense can I be? Granted, I haven't read that series in years, but...really. *tottles off to re-read them* Oh, and I almost got through that post without asterisks, too.