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Crazy Cat-Lady

In Little Whinging, Privet Drive, around the bend at Number Four is sighted, strikingly alive, a tabby cat not seen before. Her interests vary from her kind’s - she does not mind the scuttling rat Behind a battered bin she finds some shade. (They think she just gets fat). But After dark a cat’s a tiger - this one’s waiting for a boy not to pounce on - far from her intentions. This child gives her joy. No one spots a vanished cat. - from where her bracing figure lay a lady rose in robe and hat, looked up and gestured, walked away. She swore to guard his life and name from all things dark and horrible This silent storm left as she came She went by name McGonagall. -------------------------------------------------------- Tribute to Professor McGonagall of Hogwarts from Harry Potter. She was a cat Animagus - so literally a Cat Lady This is when she waits for Hagrid to bring infant Harry to his aunt's family home after the death of his parents, where he is ill-treated and will stay until 11. THE TRANSFIGURATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3MKL5XBIY -The relevant part begins at 0:50

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Date: 12/28/2018 1:38:00 PM
Indeed a tribute to the professor of transfiguration, Sneha. My 14 yr old granddaughter is also a keen fan of Harry Potter! Both of you must have a lot in common. ~ Stay safe...Wingardium Leviosa:) // paul
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Date: 3/15/2018 12:09:00 AM
Harry Potter movie is my fav one. :)Congratulations!
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Date: 2/6/2018 11:01:00 AM
This poem is pure fantasy with an added Harry Porter surprise ingredient. It flows off the tongue like syrup, leaving a sweet after taste....delicious! Emile.
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:14:00 AM
Thank you for your lovely comments, they are always so nice to see! :)
Date: 1/30/2018 12:55:00 PM
Good to know the context of Harry Porter. I was not aware. Congrats Sneha. Where do you stay? Love.
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:13:00 AM
Thanks very much! I am from Chennai but live in Bangalore :)
Date: 1/28/2018 10:53:00 AM
many congrats on your win Sneha this is such a clever poem and I am sure JK Rowling would be so thrilled her stories inspire you so much:-) hugs jan xx
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:12:00 AM
Thanks again dear Jan, that is a wonderful thing to say :)
Date: 1/27/2018 1:18:00 PM
oh! I'm not familiar with the inspiration for this, but I sure enjoyed reading it! Good job!
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:11:00 AM
Thank you, glad you did :)
Date: 1/22/2018 3:31:00 AM
Oh this is a fun write. Loved the Harry Potter series, it did appeal to both young and old. You have written this very well, and I see Congratulations are in order. You deserve the honors..Maria
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:11:00 AM
Thanks for your lovely comment. I am glad you think so and yes, it is a great series :)
Date: 1/21/2018 8:32:00 PM
Beautiful imagery, Sneha. Many will appreciated the Harry Potter tribute. Thanks for entering my contest.
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:09:00 AM
Thank you so much for my placement. Yours was a great contest :)
Date: 1/21/2018 6:57:00 PM
oh is it from the Harry Potter stories? I am seeing Jan's reply below. Just coming back around with big congrats for you, dear.
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:08:00 AM
Yes, thanks again dear Andrea :)
Date: 1/21/2018 3:08:00 PM
Of course i wouldn't expect you to write about anyone else as I know you are a Harry Potter fan Sneha! Many congrats on your win - at least with an HM our poems will hopefully get a few more reads:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:07:00 AM
Aww thank you dear Jan! I think they did :)
Date: 1/21/2018 1:44:00 PM
Oh I sure did enjoy this one. Beautiful write, Sneha :) hugs and smiles /)
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:05:00 AM
Thanks so much :)
Date: 1/21/2018 9:54:00 AM
It seems I have saved one of the best for last. This brought a smile as I thought about reading Harry Potter books with my son when he was a child. Concatulations on your win.
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Sneha Rv
Date: 2/8/2018 7:06:00 AM
That is so nice of you :) Thanks very much for the fishes!
Date: 1/20/2018 9:24:00 PM
Well done Sneha, well deserved HM. Regards Tom
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Sneha Rv
Date: 1/21/2018 5:16:00 AM
Thanks very much!
Date: 1/20/2018 8:17:00 PM
So imaginative, Sneha. I love that you came up with something totally different from everyone else. I do not know the character to whom you refer in the tribute, but I can have a clue about it now!!
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Sneha Rv
Date: 1/21/2018 5:14:00 AM
Thanks very much dear Andrea!
Date: 1/20/2018 7:38:00 AM
Your imagination shines with this poem..well written..best for a win, Sneha.
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Sneha Rv
Date: 1/21/2018 5:10:00 AM
Thank you! I have added a note below :)
Date: 1/19/2018 9:27:00 PM
Brilliant delivery of one of my favourite characters McGonagall. Love it!
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Sneha Rv
Date: 1/21/2018 5:14:00 AM
Thank you sO much, it is very nice to know she is! Glad you liked it! :)

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