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Job Fair at Hogwarts
June, 2095
by: Louise Hamilton


This past February, Hogwarts hosted a job fair to explore potential careers and open the student population's awareness to alternative fields that they may not have considered before. Students got the chance to speak with those who work in the field and learn about what it takes to succeed in the wizarding world's job market. Alchemy and Potions booth saw returning prefects, Puck Greyvson and Isidora Stark representing their field, whereas the Auror booth saw former Head Girl Alexa Cambridge with Evangeline Shacklebolt, the creative arts booth was hard to miss with the exuberant actress, Amanda Macmillan-Rastrick, accompanied by Fashion Designer, Emmanuelle Moreau-Ewing.

There were the mysteriously plain black boxes for those wanting to try their hand at curse-breaking, which seemed to be an adequately popular table. Perhaps it was due to the appearance of former runes Professor, Viktor Sokolov, or was it Daphne Flamsteed? Either way, a very informative booth and definitely a popular career choice. Healing was also a popular choice, which was maybe due to the fact that they were giving away free healing kits? Or the jovial energy from the two former Hufflepuff Prefects, Amelia Adara, and Vanessa Paton, was hard to miss.

The writing and journalism table held some interesting topics, with author and former Divination professor Nolan Reynolds, alongside fellow Daily Prophet journalist. Perhaps we have some future journalists in our midst? Or just some avid fans of the writing world? Either way, it's nice to know our work is appreciated, ay?

Naturally, with the return of quidditch to Hogwarts this term, it was no surprise to see quite a few students crowding the Professional Quidditch table, eager to find out what it took to play professionally. It seemed most students weren't even just looking for autographs from Beck Salvatore from Tutshill Tornadoes and the current owner of Montrose Magpies, Colin MacKenzie, but actually seemed to have legitimate questions about part-time work and if it was best to focus on one position or several.

Students are always rallying for change, so it wasn't really a surprise that the Ministry of Magic booth was swarming with activity. The variety of job opportunities at the large employee located in the London Underground proved to be eye-opening for many students, perhaps due to the representatives being not much older than themselves?

But it was the Magizoology booth that was attractive to many students in that it provided stories from dragon handler, Fintan Darcy, alongside the Zookeeper at the Scamander Zoo, Khara Darcy and her niffler Plank. Insightful tales of what certifications were required and insights as to their daily duties were shared by those brave enough to approach. No lurking creatures either!

If you had enough of the creatures, then there was always the table filled with plants, repping for the Herbology field. There weren't even man-eating plants, as was rumored to be at Hogwarts several years ago. Or at least not that former Ravenclaws, James Wilkes and Spike Hutchinson would let on, but they were simply trying to promote their field not scare people from it! Naturally, the Hufflepuff Captain and future Herbology professor (maybe?) was present at that booth, inquiring about the path to become a Herbologist and the University requirements along with good herbology research programs. Though it wouldn't have been a bore to Wilkes or Hutchinson, she did spare them some official plant terminology.

Lastly, and the largest table, was that for Wizarding University, being staffed by Edinburgh Professor, Gavin McNally and Copenhagen Professor, Ragnild Westergaard. The professors weren't even overwhelmed but graciously explained the advantages to Wizarding University and all that it had to offer to the many students to grace the table, from first to seventh years. The draw to the table existed even before the sudden appearance of candles dripping red paint and the hawk bearing the all too familiar message of "Expose the inequality! End the struggle".

Despite the eerie message interrupting the job fair, the event proved successful and inviting, with all the various professions represented. It seemed to be enjoyable by the masses, along with very informative.
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