checking in

[quigonginger]

Debbie and Dot sat in the office, (here's hoping they got in ok, or 
this post makes no sense) slaving like House Elves.  

Breaking for tea, Dot looked over to Ginger's desk.  It has been 
devoid of human presence, but the stack of papers and notes seems to 
have grown.  She gasped, certain that she saw movement.

Motioning to Debbie, they went over to the desk.  Among the notes on 
Ginger's board were odd things like "Reminder:  Inhale, exhale, 
repeat." and "Remember to shower."  

"I heard Ginger started college," whispered Debbie, "Do you think 
she's in over her head?"

Dot, who has 'been there, done that' with regards to being educated 
whilst coding, nods.  "I think she's trying to tell us something."

Suddenly Ginger emerges, gasping for breath.  "Kelly did up through 
Veritaserum, right?  I only have to go up through Priori 
Incantato/um, right?"  She disappears, as though an unseen hand has 
grabbed her by the feet and pulled.

Dot and Debbie stared at each other.  

Ginger appeared again.  Taking a deep breath, she said, "I'm almost 
done.  Just the 5 posts each in Leg and Occ, and the PI category 
left, but with school, it's been a nightmare.  Two chapters a day, 
and an exam every Tuesday, covering 8 chapters!  And it's a computer 
class.  I was just pleased with myself that I have figured out that 
copy and paste..."

She vanished, to return seconds later.  "BTW, Happy birthday, 
Debbie.  I'll be done with school..."

Ginger went down for the third time.  Debbie was sure that as 
Ginger's voice trailed off she had given her end date as 8/9.  Dot 
was equally sure Ginger had said 9/8.  Recognizing a cultural 
difference, they realized they were both right.

"Well," said Dot, "At least we know she's still working."

"Right," agreed Debbie, and sighed, "Back to Snape."

Ginger, apologising for her lack of output, but still working.