I wanted to give Vlad an excellent source of holy water from a dicey river… The first thing that came to mind was the song “Dirty Water” sung by The Standells in 1966 (It’s playing in my head as I type).
“Down by the River…
Down by the banks of the River Charles
(Oh, that’s what’s happenin’ baby)
That’s where you’ll find me
Along with lovers, muggers, and thieves.
(Ahh, but they’re cool people)
I love that dirty water
‘Oh oh, Boston, you’re my home”  (written by Ed Cobb)
This mentions the “dirty water” of the river Charles in Boston, MA. I figured that wouldn’t come to the audience’s mind quite so quickly as it would me… as it is my birthday today and I’m probably older than most of you! (And, damn proud of it! – I keep well.)
I traveled south to New York City where the East River lurks with all it’s lovely contaminants. What better place for Vlad to extract his holy water from! It would definitely have a deep understanding about evil and therefore, like Professor Snape in Harry Potter, know exactly how to deal with the Voldemorts of the world.
So, here’s to the East River! May it vanquish it’s demons!
Tj
