[quote=@Eschatologist] Real life isn't balanced, as much as I'd like it to be. I certainly won't be pushing for Billy to be able to do it, that would not make sense, but magic in HP isn't exactly fair or dramatic. [/quote] it's ok as said I think we're all agreed its a step too far so we can leave it at that Personally my reluctance was also a reluctance to introduce elements into an rp I don't truly understand myself as evidenced by my description above. (fyi I knew antimatter had been artificially created but weapons using it haven't to my knowledge though research has been funded) Either way it's neither here nor their. Report your plan to Blackwell who will give you two companions and send three more wizards to begin a barrage to keep those on the barricade distracted as you make your progress In terms of the life spells, the first office would show no signs of life, the second office multiple life signs, your issue being how do you distinguish between normal ministry officials possibly hiding and those imperiorised. Make your move on the second room and I'll describe what you see in their. Should give you enough for a decent sized post. Feel frame to name describe your comrades if you wish. Should give you enough for a nice post. Any questions let me know. Fyi bad luck on the post dookie :( happens to me alllllll the time... really frustrating :(