Desperate Measures

Chapter 3 - Interview 1

The Quibbler, Tuesday, September 3, 1996

SPECIAL EDITION!

Harry Potter a Veela!
Read the exclusive interview with our very own Mr. Xenophilius Lovegood!

Mr. Harry Potter has agreed to a series of exclusive interviews with our respected paper upon the condition that our conversations were printed word for word. We here at The Quibbler are more than happy to give Mr. Potter this assurance of our integrity. Below you will find our conversation that took place in Hogwarts' Great Hall on the morning of September 2nd.

LG:"Well, Mr. Potter, it seems that you've sprung quite a surprise on the wizarding world!"

HP:"Yes."

LG: "Well, can you tell us about it?"

HP:"I suppose. It's nothing odd, really. My mother was a half-Veela and she passed her Veela genes down to me."

LG:"But that is quite the surprise, Mr. Potter..."

HP:"Please call me Harry."

LG:"Of course. Thank you, Harry. As I was saying, it appears quite the surprise that Lily Potter was a Veela. Where did it come from? Did anybody actually know?"

HP:"Half-Veela and, well, she knew, obviously. My father also knew. Nobody else, I don't think. At least, not that I know of. As to where it came from, I'd like to keep quiet about that for now."

LG:"And how did you find out that your mother was half-Veela? Did you research it when you came into your own inheritance?"

HP:"No, I already knew. I've known since I was thirteen, almost fourteen. My mother left me her journals and she talks about it in there."

LG:"My goodness. You've kept your heritage a secret this whole time?"

HP:"Two years is hardly that long. And, yes, I kept it secret. It wasn't anybody's business but my own. At least, at the time. Now that I've reached my sexual maturity, it's quite the different story, isn't it?" (laugh)

LG:"Quite so. I apologize for any offense..."

HP:"It's all right. I know everyone's curious. It's just that my private life is supposed to be private, you know? It really bothers me sometimes when people think they have the right to know everything about me no matter what."

LG:"Well, yes, I can see that... So what does this mean for you and your future?"

HP:"Well, for my immediate future, it means that I'm seeking a mate. My long-term plans are still subject to change at this point."

LG:"Well, you're young yet so you've plenty of time to decide what to do with your life. I'm sure that quite a number people would like to know what thoughts you may have about your future goals but I understand that you granted this interview primarily so that you might get the word out about what it is you are looking for in a mate, so shall we start on that?"

HP:"Certainly, sir."

LG:"Well, let's start with the basics first. Are you looking for a man or a woman? Or do you care?"

HP:(snort) "Well, I am a submissive Veela, you know. An x-male. That means I'm looking for a man, obviously. So, all women are out."

LG:"Well, I'm sure that will dismay quite a number of people."

HP:"Probably. I imagine it'll interest a lot more, though."

LG:"Oh, of course, of course. Well, let's move on to something else easy. Are you interested in men of a particular age?"