Originally Posted by Felixir

Corn syrup? That didn't taste very appetising, but Tobias gave a large grin as he entered the office and sat down. "It might have been, Professor!" MAYBE. He didn't really question what was IN his food, as long as it TASTED good. Was she remarking on his ENERGY? Probably. It was what a lot of people noticed about him first.

He took the seat Professor Hadley gestured to and made himself comfortable whilst he considered the tea. That was the stuff that tasted a bit like straw and the way lavender smelled, yeah? And you weren't supposed to put sugar in it. Maaaaaaaaybe he'd pass. "I'm okay for now thanks, Professor Hadley."

Right. Anyway. What she could do for him. YES. He sat up a little straighter and began to talk.

"Well Professor, I had this idea at the beginning of summer, about school and stuff. Basically, last term I kind of realised that I could actually do quite well in school in stuff, and I never believed that before. At my old school things were just so boring." And he was a little TOO bouncy and wild. "And I decided that I would really really try, y'know? I'm not naturally super smart or anything, so I'm going to work really hard to get the best grades. But..."

He paused and shifted in his chair a little, apparently unable to sit still.

"Well, I kinda am up against some stuff, personally. Like at home and all that stuff," Tobias waved a hand dismissively, blah blah blah, Hadley wouldn't be interested in that, unless the school somehow already knew. "And I've always had a problem focusing for a long time and being too... bouncy." Why was he saying this? He wasn't sure. Maybe to make Professor Hadley aware... or whatever. "But that's not the point. Thing is, I kind of noticed last year, with all that... stuff that went on..." Dementors, ice cream, anti-ice cream, yada yada yada. "That... well anything can happen really. And I want to be super prepared. Because, like, what if something happens in my OWL year and then I end up totally not prepared? Because I want to get at LEAST 9 Os in my OWLs." And now that he had his heart set on it, the thought of not managing that was... not a fun thought.

"So I thought I'd try and... get a head start. On the theory stuff. Try and get prepared as early as possible, just in case anything happens in the future that gets in the way, 'cause you never know. If I know loads of OWL theory stuff by third year, I can spend way more time on the practical bit, 'cause that's WAY harder," Tobias finished, realising he'd been kind of shuffling further and further forward in his seat in his enthusiasm and his desire for Hadley to understand what he was getting at and that it made SENSE to him.

Blushing slightly, Tobias moved back in the chair again and gave a sheepish grin. "Sorry. Got carried away," he said, but he was still grinning. "I just... I want to do really well for once, you know? I wanna prove I can do well."

He didn't say who he was proving it to.

"Anyway... does it... sound like a good idea? D'you have any advice?"

Originally Posted by Charely Potter

As soon as Wade heard the familiar click sound from the door before him opening, his whistling ceased. Cool. He smiled back at his Head of House as he was welcomed in, he was in quite an enthused mood today."Hello, Professor Hadley! How are you? Was your summer good?" At the mention of his badge, Wade briefly looked down at his badge.. yeah, it became a temporarily little habit to make sure it wasn't slipping whenever mentioned. Since he had only worn in for a mere two days. Heh. "Thanks Professor, I honestly wasn't expecting to earn such a title." He ruffled the back of his own hair as he could feel the room getting just a tad warmer."I.. very much appreciate getting the opportunity and everything, though. Thank you so much." Afterward, he sort of blinked as he remembered about his gift.

"Erm, I also had this gift I've been working on.. Since you first helped me with my career options," Wade then took the carefully wrapped parcel from one of the inner pockets of his school robe to offer it to his Head of House. "I kind of took up knitting from my girlfriend and especially after Mr. Firth's.." It had just occurred to Wade, how he hadn't dared mentioned his name since, well, from what happened. He cleared his throat ignoring the familiar drop in his stomach. "Er.. well, I had been hoping to finish it before the summer.. but I didn't realize the amount of time it took," He sort of laughed before he waited to see what Professor Hadley thought of it.

Well, not wanting to stay standing the entire time, and since Wade was allowed after all, he them plopped his rump right down into the quite comfy seat before accepting one of the peppermints. "Thanks," Though, now that gave Wade the other reason for being here today. There had been a lot on his mind throughout the summer, after all."Professor, can we talk some more about my career options. I had developed some more questions over the summer."

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Old habit or not she liked them. Giving the professor a smile she nodded to her comment. "Plus peppermint is a natural muscle relaxer, so they would help during say a student maybe being stressed out in your office so probably a good thing to keep around." Not that she was nervous, no way, at least not today. It was just a friendly visit that she had always enjoyed each term. How she would miss these little visits, but that was months away, no need to start thinking about that now.

Minerva listened and nodded, "Yes avoiding those glares would probably be the best the rest of term. I do not want to find myself near her wand, those dungeons, or plants together again." ever.. ever.. ever again. Even with treatment over the summer her memories were still around. Shaking her head she knew she wasn't even thinking of Lafay when she first did it, just Tillstorm, but that voice had almost made her jump in that new grounds keepers lap. How awful would that have been. Some way to start off seventh term as prefect that's for sure.

Minerva listened and a smile grew on her face. "Italy? I have never been, but I bet it's lovely there. Did you do anything fun?" Oh and Pao, Min gave another smile and nod. She liked Pao he was fun. She hated that he didn't stay more than one term, but that was life now wasn't it. Something caught Minerva's attention.. said friend was used twice. Was this friend a boy.. Did Hadley have a boyfriend.. Minerva so badly wanted to ask, but this was her head of house and that was none of her business. Even though she wanted so bad to ask and make it her business.

Seeing her glace Min followed her eyes to a picture.. hmm said friend? Maybe? "If you don't mind me asking, is that a family member of yours Professor?" Brother or not family at all.. Boyfriend professor? So she would know how it felt to miss a boyfriend.. like she was this term, but professors could leave when they wanted couldn't they? So probably not the same. Oh well moving on... "Did you enjoy the festival? I wish I could have seen you there." That would have been fun and all, but her and Ethan did have a good time just being together.