March 29, 1972
In the Room of Requirement, ANDROMEDA is wandering around aimlessly, examining the various items that have been discarded over the years. She eventually comes to a large object that is covered by a black cloth, similar to the Vanishing Cabinet. She removes the cloth, which reveals a large, ornate mirror underneath.
PANDORA: (from behind) Andromeda?
ANDROMEDA: (startled) Dora! You scared me. How- how did you- ?
PANDORA: Get in here? Well, it is true that not many students know about this place. But then again, some do.
ANDROMEDA: What- what do you come here for?
PANDORA: (mystically) I find this to be an interesting room. I like to go through all these mysterious items. I wonder who left them, and for how long they've been abandoned here. Anyway, why are you here?
ANDROMEDA: Oh, uh- same reason, I guess.
PANDORA: Nevertheless, it looks like you have discovered one of my more favorite artifacts. (She points to the mirror).
ANDROMEDA: Oh, yeah. What is this?
PANDORA: I can only guess, but it appears to show the exact definition of happiness to whoever gazes into it. For example, I see myself discovering an entirely new breed of nargles, unknown to man.
ANDROMEDA: Oh, that's... nice.
PANDORA: What about you?
ANDROMEDA: Well, let's see... I'm standing back home, with my family-
PANDORA: (sincerely) That's beautiful.
ANDROMEDA: -but it's different. They seem... better. And, and- Ted's with me.
PANDORA: Ted Tonks?
ANDROMEDA: (breathless, pressing a hand against the glass) Yes, he's there. With me. And my family. They've accepted him. Us. They've welcomed us as husband and wife.
PANDORA: (after a moment) You know what this means, don't you?
ANDROMEDA: (continuing to stare at the mirror, visibly amazed) Can- can this ever be real?
PANDORA: Perhaps. But in order for it to have any reality, you know what you must do?
ANDROMEDA: (finally looking away from the mirror) What?
PANDORA: Go to him, Andromeda. You love him. And he loves you. I can see it in your eyes. You need each other.
ANDROMEDA: (quietly) You think so?
PANDORA: Yes. Now, hurry, go on.
ANDROMEDA: Now?
PANDORA: Yes, now, there's no time to waste! Go find him.
ANDROMEDA: Okay. Dora- thank you.
PANDORA smiles and urges ANDROMEDA to leave the room, which she eventually does. PANDORA takes another look at the mirror, and then covers it back up with the cloth.
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