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THINGS FAIRY KINGDOM RESIDENTS DON'T TAKE FOR GRANTED

2/5/2015

That the friendly looking crone actually is a friendly crone.
That apprentices to wizards can be trusted with the housework.
That glowing red apples, usually offered for tasting by a friendly looking crone, is the healthiest thing you'll ever eat.
That frogs and beasts in general actually started life as said frogs and beasts. Too many enchantments on people getting in the way of an enraged witch means residents of the Fairy Kingdom know not to assume anything here. Frogs especially are treated with especial care just in case they do turn out to be a prince. It happens... here.
That if someone offers to show you how to spin straw into gold they are doing this from the goodness of their heart. The Fairy Kingdom knows differently.

1/5/2015

Warning signs come in all sizes, shapes and forms in the Fairy Kingdom. Some of these are:-

You find a ring in mysterious circumstances. Now is the time to put that ring back and to wipe all thought of it from your mind. What happens if you do not? Suddenly dark horses and riders turn up out of nowhere. There is a link and you are about to run for your life.
Any fairy godmother who seems to disappear from the scene probably has not. It makes sense to ensure you know where each and every fairy godmother is to avoid causing offence when you have a wedding or christening to organize.
When a new stepmother moves in (with or without her own children) and her attitude is, at best, cold, watch out. Your life is about to become thoroughly miserable. It would help no end if you know you have a fairy godmother and, even better, if you know where she is. See 2 above.
If on a quest for treasure and your map says "Dragons be here" be sure they are. Also look out for ogres, giants and other monsters after your blood. Look out for brigands who want the treasure. Ask yourself whether it really is worth the grief. If in any doubt on this point, the answer is it isn't and you'd be better off staying at home.
If the tale of the Three Little Pigs teaches anything, it is the importance of either being a decent builder using good materials or buying that said builder in as your home really is your castle here.