You're very welcome! Your reasoning regarding the hishaku was spot on, of course. It will also see some other interesting uses in the course of this little adventure. I hope my brother will let me borrow his scanner, so I can scan in the sketch I made of Motoyoshi and Reggie. Sad Sack and Miss Snarky ride again!As to Moto's family--well, that's a tale all its own, and we might even get to it before this story is through!

Hmm. Marry a Kappa? I suppose Motoyoshi could be considered an eligible bachelor, in that case! I'll have to borrow my brother's scanner and upload my sketches of Reggie and Moto one of these days. LOLI can see where the not-moving-in-part would be an advantage, really. Saves having damp sheets and being forced to deal with a creature famous for its flatulance! Severus figured out Reggie's true status at the end of Return of the Fairy God-Jarvey. Next chapter is in the corrections phase; hopefully it's up to snuff. Thanks for reviewing!

I'm starting a punchline hall of fame. You've just nominated the top entry in the category, "Lines that inspire laughter loud enought to scare the cat."Poor Hermione. We'll go over her psychological problems in a little more depth later. First, however, the important stuff--like, parties! Booze! Mayhem! Wheee!Thanks for the review!

Hee hee... I just hope you'll still be able to say that seven (or is it eight?) verses from now! Thanks for reviewing!

*blushes* Oh dear... In love? Whatever will Mr. Alfred say?Thank you very kindly for the review! I think I'll toddle off now, to finish tidying up Chapters 5 and 6. I don't want to leave any of Reggie's good friends hanging!

Ha! If queried, Mr. Alfred would puzzled. He'd then start listing Eros, Storge, Philia, and Agape. I *might* be able to head him off with a snog. I promise to sacrifice myself in pursuit of knowledge. Off I go...er, it may take awhile to get back to the keyboard. :-)I do adore good authors though. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to read authors like yourself. Now, I could say that I philia you, but that just sounds weird. However, I do.  :-)*giggle* Take care.

Reggie is up to plenty, and with a cast of dozens to babysit this time, she has her paws full! Good thing Moto is there to 'help'. Thanks for sharin' the love!!

Funny you should use the word 'launching'... have you been spying on chapter 3 or 4? LOL Thanks very kindly for the review!

More giggles? I think the Jarvey can oblige. Thanks for reviewing!

Reggie is feeling the love! More Jarvey action, coming right up--thanks for stopping by!

Your wish is our command. More is in the queue, including the identity of Motoyoshi, plenty of cursing, irritation, and pure insanity! Thanks for reviewing!

Thank you! Third installment, rolling right along--I only hope I can maintain the standards set by the series thus far. (Depending on which standards you consider, that may not be so difficult... *snerk*)

Thanks kindly for the review! As to Motoyoshi's identity, that will be revealed in Chapter 1. In the meantime, feel free to brush up on Japanese Mythology and make a guess!

Well, I did as you suggested and took a look into Japanese mythological creatures. I'm assuming that he's not a tanuki! Although I can see how a jarvey (being so rude and crude) might get a kick out of being assigned a tanuki as an apprentice, Motoyoshi doesn't appear to have the tanuki taste for mischief and jollity -- and he seems too polite to be a mooch. I have a hard time believing that Motoyoshi is a kitsune either, since most Muggles would simply assume at a casual glance that he's an ordinary fox -- I grant you that a fox with extra tails carrying a hishaku and furoshiki might attract some attention, but surely he could always shape-shift? You mention that Motoyoshi has "hands" and not paws...is he a tengu, or perhaps a kappa? Although I've read that kappas can be placated by man and are actually polite and trustworthy, it seems unlikely that Motoyoshi is one given their predilection for drowning people...

I congratulate you upon your most excellent research! You have narrowed it down to two choices, one of which is 100% correct. So, for ten points to the House of your choice, which is it? The Kappa or the Tengu?

I won't say what Motoyoshi is here, because I don't want to spoil your surprise for everyone else -- but I think that I've figured out which one he is. I'll try not to give it away -- if my guess is correct, he has a very distinctive feature which is related to one of the items which Reggie tells him to bring AND which explains how he probably became the servant of a wizard.

Oh, by the way...those points should go to Ravenclaw House (but I imagine that you figured that out already)

Ja mata, Dracontia-san!

*professor looks for her glasses*Ah! There you are, Professor! Good to hear from you again. More is on the way. Hopefully it's amusing enough that you won't have to resort to begging for less! (That will be a bit of a trick, as each subsequent chapter is about six times as long as this one...)Thanks for reviewing!

*bows* Thank you. Reggie's always glad to help tidy up--we'll see your floors clean, even if we have to roll you on them to do it! (It's all good, clean fun but for the Jarvey's mouth.) Cheers!

*looking very sheepish* I promise I'll tell you in Chapter 1 (which will be about 7 times longer than this one to make up for it.)  I want to save some jokes for later chapters, after all!Reggie and I are thrilled for the rating and just plain thrilled to be back in action! Thanks!

Oh, my... a declaration of love? That's a new wrinkle. Thank you! *blushes*I anticipate the next chapter entering the queue soon after the echoes of the squeal fade. Thank you kindly for reviewing! :-)

Thank you! Next chapter is in the queue. :-)

I sure could use those nifty little vials myself... definitely makes "I'll have what she's having" a lot more meaningful! And I'm with you on the mom thing. Blech!Thanks for the review!

Thank you! Reggie and I are firm believers in quality control, so maintaining amusement levels is job one. Well, we definitely believe in quality--control, maybe not so much...;)

Thanks! I shall endeavor to ensure that all subsequent chapters are likeable as well! :)

Thank you very much! Once upon a time, this chapter was not an evil cliffie--it just got so huge, it either had to be split or cause my very nice beta reader and the very nice admins very nasty headaches.I do hope chapter 4 (almost up) will prove equally satisfactory!(And hopefully, piano tuners everywhere are keeping a close eye on their supplies...)

I'll drink to that--here's to the remaining chapters being even funnier! Thank you kindly for the review!

LOL! I'm sure Reggie wouldn't mind, as long as you add a little silver-and-pink 'TM' after it, in ackowledgement of its origins. :-)

Well... I guess your definition of 'bad consequences' depends on whether you're reading it or experiencing it. Because on the reading end, I can pretty well promise the consequences will be quite amusing!I love the term 'piece de boulevard'... it fits so well with the title of the chapter. Thanks ever so much for an enlightening review!

Your wait is over! More, and hopefully funnier, has posted--and the rest is nearing completion. Thanks for reviewing!