Part vampires

[davewitley]

Pippin:

> There are part-vampires in both folklore and literature. 
> 
> In Rowling's world we have already met  part giants and a part 
> Veela. They appear human but have attenuated characteristics 
> of the non-human parent. A part vampire would presumably be 
> much the same; recognizably human but with some traces of the 
> other species, such as a nasty disposition, talent for the Dark 
> Arts, an affinity with bats, a preference for low light, and 
superb  
> mind powers. 

To help HPFGU members who may have doubts about their friends and 
acquaintances, I quote the following extract from the Guidelines for 
the Regulation of Non-wizarding Part-humans, Section 3, Annex G, 
Appendix iii, Tab b:

"Full vampire:

Sucks human blood
Has razor sharp fangs
Flies bat-like
Spreads hypnotic spell
Only goes out at night
Snarls at Dumbledore
Can be killed by properly accredited Slayer with wooden stake

Half vampire

Expert in potions
Is unsympathetic to dental problems
Swoops around like an overgrown bat
Sprays spit when angry
Maintains a low light working environment
Sneers at Longbottom
Has aversion to foolish wand-waving

Quarter vampire

Likes tomato juice
Gets teeth stuck in toffee
Is airsick
Has BO problem
Vacations in Britain
Quails at McGonagall
Will not touch sausages on cocktail sticks

Metaphorical vampire

Devours life force
Tortures supporters
Telepathically travels long distances in snake form
Very name is feared
Operates at full capacity underwater and underground
Screams 'Leave him! He's mine!'
Survives disincorporation"

Hope that helps

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