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Join Date: May 2006
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Sebastian Price
First Year |  The Harpy of Hogwarts | Dungeon Mistress | Bimba di Serpeverde
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Originally Posted by Tailzerr  ...Tournament?
"I am sorry? What tournament?" Was it some sort of Groundskeeper Tournament? Him versus the Monsieur that was Groundskeeper before him for the coveted title of 'Supreme Groundskeeper', if there was such a thing?
How the heck could you make a tournament out of Groundskeeping anyways? 'Let us see who can cut grass the fastest with a tiny pair of safety scissors.'
Snort. Oh... woops. "Nothing. Nevermind..." Obviously she had been wrong. "I'm Potion Mistress and Slytherin Head of House Hecate Lafay... and you are..." French obviously... Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin Keep smirking, Lafay. The governors could keep her here, but they didn't have to keep her as Head of House or in the position she currently enjoyed.
"I guess we're all moving up into positions beyond our own expectations, Professor. I would ask you to mind your house and not my business, though." They typically required more attention than he did from the woman. She simply nodded at the Headmaster. She wasn't going to let his words affect her. She was keeping an eye at the table, even if she didn't need to. She had a great pair of prefects, a wonderful head girl, and a talented quidditch captain. We may be moving into positions beyond expectations, but he couldn't say she wasn't doing a fine job. Both years she was Head of House, both years, Slytherin got the house cup.
She whispered to Truebridge, "They are doing great you know. My snakes. And I don't even need to deduct 50 points from the lot of them at the feast to make them behave..."
... famous last words... Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin "If I can have your attention, students... if you can bear with me for a few moments of business chatter, there is a bountiful feast as reward on the other side. I welcome you back to Hogwarts once again. To returning students, you will see new faces at the staff table. Please make every effort to welcome staff members and students to our home. To new students... the rules at Hogwarts are simple and we will make every effort to make them clear. First and foremost, make good choices and do not die."
Always always... do not die.
"In addition to our new staff, we also welcome Mr. Ikenna Gevrik to Hogwarts. He will be serving as... a special security consultant and is very interested in making the school as safe as possible. It is my desire that you make him welcome and listen to everything he has to say. It is, of course, your own responsibility to way those things you hear against your own conscience and make decisions that are right for yourself."
And... did Gevrik want to say anything? Hmm? Well said... she clapped. As was customary. Quote:
Originally Posted by AmbiguouslyMe A bit of dirt under his nails and his hair a bit rumpled, Charlie finally managed to make it to the feast. Somehow, he'd lost track of time, digging out on the grounds, blissfully ignorant of the boats and carriages carrying his new pupils up to the castle.
So much to do, and such little time!
Picking absently at his cuticles, he wrinkled his nose in an attempt to push his glasses up further without using his hands, as he climbed the dias and settled into a chair, not making eye contact with the other staff near by.
Wonderful first impression, Charlie, he chastised himself as it became abundantly clear that he'd just entered right after the speech. Who. What. Was. That! Who in their right mind would show up to dinner, let alone a FEAST like that! Probably the new groundskeeper. Someone needed to hose him down... now... where was her wand. Potions Lab. Right. Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Kurumi swallowed hard and carried the box of cookies towards Dragon Lady. Did she even like sugar? As Head of Slytherin House, the woman would probably think she had poisoned them or put something in them to have them explode - that seemed to be the trend with everyone else at the Slytherin Table anyway.
Knowing that a stuttering greeting would likely grant her a one-way trip into a scary nightmare, Kurumi calmed herself down as best she could before addressing the Potions Mistress.
"G-Good evening, Professor Lafay," Kurumi said nervously, but with not as much stuttering as she usually had when addressing her. She slowly held the cookies out in front of her, you know, just in case she had missed her rather awkward introduction previously. "Thank you for everything you taught me last term. I," she swallowed before finishing her thought. She was being polite, didn't have to mean she was 100% serious. "...I'm looking forward to another term of potions." And to finish things off, a nice deep bow.
Now, to see if Dragon Lady hexed her or made the cookies explode herself. Well well well... hear THAT Headmaster? The girl, and NOT a Slytherin, was thanking her for everything that she taught, and was looking forward to classes. "Thank you, Miss Hollingberry. Cookies... Lovely. Please return to your seat now, and I'll see you in class soon" She said nodding to the child. Oh Oh Oh... whipped cream on the ice cream that was today? "Headmaster? Would you care for one of the cookie my Gryffindor student gifted me?" Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloody Baron The Slytherin house ghost went and stood behind the headmaster. That's where his support was going... he then turned to the end of the table and nodded to Lafay. He was Head. He saw Truebridge and nodded to him... and then to Max. "Baron, always a pleasure." She said to the ghost. Quote:
Originally Posted by AmbiguouslyMe Charlie shivered as the Baron settled and nodded - not from any sense of cold.
Just a sense of the creeps.
Swallowing hard, Charlie watched out of the corner of his eye. "Always hated that ghost," he muttered under his breath, recalling, more fondly, his experiences with the Grey Lady. Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloody Baron He grumbled and glared at the man who came in looking like he'd just been on the field of battle. Which side was he on? "I don't think he's fond of you either..." Hecate said not looking up from her glass. Quote:
Originally Posted by Ikenna Gevrik As a masterful, focused man often does, Ikenna ignored those around him still trying to address him and waited for Casey Tate's introduction. He stiffly returned the 'bow', or whatever that awkward jerking was, and then turned out toward the students.
"Thank you for that welcome, Headmaster Tate. I am, as he said, Mr. Ikenna Gevrik, Special Security Liaison to the School." He extended a warm smile toward the assembled students and bowed in their direction as well, though at the same time he swept his arms out, he also cast a nonverbal sticking charm at Vindictus' hands in mid-clap.
With the clapping stopped and a dead silence in the Hall, Ikenna straightened back up with a genuinely friendly expression.
"Those of you who can recall events of the past, from a flooding school to an underground fight club, will find it easy to see why the Ministry of Magic has concerns about security around its most precious asset: the bodies and minds of our future leaders. Those of you who may be younger will at the least realize that a heightened sense of safety and security around the castle will not only allow everyone to sleep better at night, but it will also pre-empt any future warnings from your professors, such as orders to 'do not die.'"
Gevrik's beetle-like eyes glittered for a moment with amusement as he cracked a smile, and then he continued onward in a most amicable tone.
"Perhaps some of your good, safe choices this year will lead to good rewards, not only for you, your professors or your house-mates, but perhaps also for the betterment of all mankind. The times are changing swiftly and as the Headmaster said, I can only ask that you lend me your ears and remain open-minded this school year, for you will all find that I am not your typical dose of Ministry intervention."
No, Ikenna Gevrik could be something much more sinister...but he did not drop the smile from his face or the friendliness in his tone...yet.
"Again, I appreciate Hogwarts opening its doors to me and I can only hope that you will all also open your minds and hearts, for I hold the safety and security of us all very dear in mine."
He bowed his head once more to signify the end of his speech and then smoothly slid back down into his seat. Also well put. She clapped again and nodded knowingly.
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