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Peregrine Hyde

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Grin is, in many ways, a walking paradox. She's an introverted extrovert in equal need of roots and wings. She enjoys quiet and (her own) routine as much as she thrives on variety and spontaneity. She's peaceful and relaxed, yet chaotic, posessing a million dreams and a restless mind. Both a child at heart, and a tired old soul. The dichotomy of her personality drives her to seek constantly for balance.

[The Jester's Privilege]

A 55ft(16.76m) long narrowboat serves as Grin's current home. When purchased, the interior had a beam (width) of 6'10"ft(2.08m) and a ceiling height of 6'2"ft(1.8m). Being 5'10" herself, Grin was unnerved to realize that she had a touch of claustrophobia.

With the help of her father, Extension Charms were used to raise the interior's ceiling by 4ft(1.21m) and expanded the beam to 12ft(3.65m). Her claustrophobia is further mitigated by the multiple windows on each side which let in plenty of light and fresh air. Her father also installed Extensions in her wardrobe, tea pantry, and bathroom (more to follow on these details).

Philodendron vines grow along the walls and ceilings from the stairs and into each room. Grin does not actually remember planting it and isn't sure where it's growing from. She calls it Geraldine. Fairy lights and strings of prisms are draped liberally, and owing to having kicked over a pot of glitter on multiple occasions while running to get the tea kettle, silvery footprints are everywhere. One way or another, bits of the stuff have likewise come to dust (to greater or lesser extent) the walls, countertops, and virtually every article of clothing she owns, as glitter is wont to do when left unattended.

Basic Muggle Layout:

Immediately down the stairs is Grin's lounge area, followed by a small stove (inhabited by a trio of salamanders named Tabasco, Habañero, and Cayenne). Next comes the kitchen (inhabited by a pair of dormice named Lulu and Carroll) followed by a pantry, then the bathroom, closet, and bedroom (inhabited by a cat named Biscuit). All furniture in the lounge and kitchen are hung up and swing, partly to save space, but mostly for fun. The swinging loveseat is especially plush. Grin's bed, though also very plush, does not swing - hence why she opts for the hammock, which is actually inside her closet.

Magical Additions:

Besides having expanded both the ceiling height and inner width by