Never Too Old (Claudius)

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ALTON TOWERS AMUSEMENT PARK

What did two elderly best friends do when they had a chance to go on holiday? Visit a museum? Stroll through a botanical garden or bird sanctuary? Just sit and have a nice tea in a quiet park?

Of course not, at least not for Philo Greengrass and Claudius Snug! It was off to Alton Towers Amusement Park for a day of rides, junk food, and whatever mischief the two could get into. This duo was never too old to have a blast, and Philo of course had no issue enjoying a holiday amongst the Muggles. Clad in a t-shirt, slacks, casual shows, and a derby and with a chocolate ice cream cone in his right hand, he walked about looking for The Smiler, a Fourteen Loop Roller Coaster. He finally gave up and grabbed the map with his free hand.

"Well bloody hell," he chuckled. "It's on the other end of the park."

CLAUDIUS FREDRICK SNUG

[CLAUDIUS FREDRICK SNUG]

Snug would never wear a tank top at Hogwarts. He knew that was a recipe for some of the older kids' teasings and pranks, which wouldn't bother him if he didn't think they were so bad at it. However, here at the amusement park, just hanging out with his oldest and dearest friend you could bet he was wearing one now. A tank top and slacks and a matching bowler hat to Philo's.

He turned hearing Philo talk. He chuckled. "These Muggle amusement park maps are tricky. I never once saw the building shaped like a stick figure woman or man." he said looking at the map and Philo's hands. He shrugged. "Well let's head off to the other side then." he said with a smile.

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Philo chuckled about the stick figures.

"The maps are a bit silly, aren't they?" he said. "The odd shapes of the buildings and all. Why it makes it look like this roller coaster takes up half the park." He then nodded as Claudius said they should go to the other side. "Yes indeed, but let's take the express train to the other side. It's just over there." He pointed to the station which featured a small train that took people tired of walking through the park.

As Philo waited, he smiled at his best pal.

"Always good to get away, isn't it?" he said. "Muggles certainly know how to have fun, don't they?" A kid then turned and looked at him.

"What's a Muggle?" he asked. While some wizards would feel awkward, Philo was quick to answer. He had answered that question for Muggles a number of times.

"Oh, Martin and Martha Muggle," he said. "The nice people my friend and I are staying with on our vacation. They gave us tickets to the park."

The kid just shrugged at him and turned back to whatever else he was paying attention to. Philo smiled at the mother.

"Lovely boy you have there," he said. "To be young and curious about the world again, eh?" The mother smiled back, but said nothing.

CLAUDIUS FREDRICK SNUG

[CLAUDIUS FREDRICK SNUG]

Snug nodded in agreement about he maps being a bit silly. "Yes, if it were the case we would be standing right in the middle of this attraction." he said pointing to where they were on the map. "Sounds good." he said about taking the express train to the other side. He followed Philo to where the train entrance was.

He was about to respond to Philo when the child asked him what a muggle was. After the exchange between Philo and the mother and child Snugs smiled and tipped his hat to the woman. "Madam." he said in greeting before they continued towards the train. "I agree with you though. It's amazing what muggles can accomplish without the help of magic." he said matter-of-factly and with appreciation.

@philo