#005 - Death Omens - Arcadian Evil's

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Title: Death Omens
Word Count: 100
Fandom: Harry Potter
Challenge: #005
Notes: Google was very helpful in finding these
superstitions.


"Come on, come on, pick up *click* Giles?"

"Buffy."

"Giles, what does it mean when a bird keeps trying to get into
the house?"

"There is an old superstition where a bird in the house means
death, but it's only a superstition; I'm sure it's nothing to
worry about."

"Giles, my entire life is based on superstition, it has to
mean something!"

"Does there appear to be any reason it's trying to gain
entrance?"

"I think it has something on its leg."

"Buffy, is it an owl?"

"Yes. Should that mean something?"

"Buffy..."

"Ooh, it's a post owl isn't it?"


Title: Arcadian Evil's
Word Count: 100
Fandom: Joan of Arcadia
Challenge: #005
Notes: Thank Google once again.


"Andrew, what are you doing?"

"Tying a knot, Grace."

"And why are you doing that?"

"Ah, my dear cousin, it is something your young mind will
not understand."

"Whatever."

"Well, I could try to explain. Don't look at me like that.
Ok, tying a knot in one's handkerchief is a means of
warding off evil."

"What's the 'evil' this time?"

"Well, I couldn't get to anything else quick enough and I
heard you on the phone... ow! I like my throat, thank you.
You said *she* was coming over again so I..."

"For the last time, Joan is not evil!"