The most noticeable trait about the seating area, is perhaps the green, live grass that has grown about the entire space. Here and there, a school stone will stick out, making for an interesting hop-scotch pathway to the Professor's door and the waiting area itself.
A small, charmed fire-pit resides in the center of the waiting area, set into the floor and constantly burning, crackling and popping with real light and real heat. Nearby, a tiny water fountain gives a pleasant, bubbling white-noise and if one stains their ears enough, they may be able to hear the rustling of leaves or the distant chirping of a song bird. And surely those are not trees. Where, exactly are you again?
Chairs, seemingly carved out of log stumps sprout up here and there about the fire pit. But don't feel like sitting on a hard surface? Not a problem. There are plaid blankets a plenty, rolled up in tight bundles beside a wicker basket and a few long, roasting sticks.
If you're feeling peckish, have a peek inside the basket. It is lined with a bag of marshmallows, hot chocolate mix and several tin mugs. There is a hand-written label on top of the container, which reads:
'Help Yourself,
Enjoy Yourself,
Clean up After Yourself.'
If you're ready to get down to business, approach, knock on the door, and try your luck. You may have to wait a few minutes, so perhaps take a seat, take a load off and try tossing in a packet or two of muggle 'Magic Fire' to see what color the flames might turn.
Be forewarned, however, while the fire is charmed to prevent injury or spread in the event of an unfortunate accident, the Professor is not likely to take kindly to irresponsibility around the pit. Just as he is unlikely to be too pleased with sticky fingers coming into his office. Look in the box, find the napkins. Please.
A copy of the
Noticeboard has also been pinned close to the Professor's door.
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Sabel will either invite you into the office or hold the meeting out here, depending on circumstance.
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