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*MadAlice* · 09-20-2022, 01:55 AM

Tapio beamed to see so many people coming out to celebrate their greenhouses. "Good afternoon, Mr. Anders, Miss Anders. Yes, it is nice to see the greenhouses back in shape again." Tapio smiled to see how Jude always seemed to be taking care of the younger Anders girl. And at the butterflies. Not everyone knew it, but October was a prime time for the insects, as they made their fall migration. Poor things, probably wouldn't be here in a few weeks, with November coming on.

"Miss Fox", welcome and thank you. Please help yourself to food. Oh, and please watch where you're g-... ah, never mind, carry on." Tapio had been about to caution the girl about stepping on the flowers, but realized that the purple blooms weren't any of his plantings, just growing wild, he supposed. Hmm, curious...he wasn't sure he recognized those particular flowers offhand. He'd have to take a closer look later. But for now, he had social duties to take care of.

"Greetings, Miss Rowle; good, you can take some pictures for us," he added, noticing the camera. "Mr. Flamsteed, good you could make it, please help yourself to some food," because Tapio could not but help seeing the boy's eyes straying to the refreshment tables. Atlas was doing much better in class, Tapio thought; he seemed to be less nervous than the previous year, and that was always to the good.

"Mr. Ridley-Rush, Mr. Atreyur-Rehman, thank you and welcome! So glad you could make it down."

Tapio looked around to see who else was arriving, just in time to see Mitsuki on the ground picking up the flower crowns. "Ah, Miss Rasting, I see you brought some more decorations. Here, let me help you with those." Tapio knelt down and began to help her pick up the wreaths, which were very nice. My, there certainly were a lot of them! And...more of the butterflies, floating around their heads. Curious--the greenhouse area must be in the middle of one of their migratory paths.

Handing the flowers to Mitsuki, Tapio straightened up to his full (and very tall) height and made his way over to the entrance to Greenhouse Five. He cleared his throat, then turned to address the crowd. "Thank you, thank you everyone for coming down to celebrate the Hogwarts greenhouses. For those who don't know, all the greenhouses had to be burned a few years ago due to an infestation of an invasive species." Tapio didn't add that it had been more of a deliberate attack. The older students would be well aware of what had happened, but he saw no reason to cause the younger ones any anxiety over something that was done and over with. Besides, knowing the Hogwarts gossip-mill, the younger ones would no doubt hear all about it before bedtime, if they didn't know already.

"However, due to the tireless work of your former Herbology Professor, June Flamsteed, the many students and staff who have volunteered over the past few years, and some small efforts by myself, I am pleased to announce that, with a few exceptions, the buildings and their contents have been restored and replaced to their full glory once more. This event isn't meant to be a formal occasion, but I invite you all to tour some of the greenhouses and admire our work. Greenhouses One and Two are open to all, but any younger students who want to look at Greenhouses Three or Five should be accompanied by one of the older students--year five and above--and please, don't touch any of your fellow students' projects in Greenhouse Five. You can also go with a staff member, and I will be happy to escort small groups who wish to look at the restricted areas.

Please help yourself to the refreshments, and before you go, you're welcome to take one of our small plants here as a gift." Here he gestured over to the table with the little plants in their beribboned pots. Otherwise, enjoy the plants, the food, and the outdoors on this fine autumn day!"[/b] Tapio nodded his head in a slight bow in conclusion of his speech.

09-20-2022, 01:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
MadAlice Alley Proprietor DoM Puffskein Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,389 Hogwarts RPG Name: Hope Archard Ravenclaw Fifth Year Ministry RPG Name: Jane Elspeth Howard Mysteries	Tapio beamed to see so many people coming out to celebrate their greenhouses. "Good afternoon, Mr. Anders, Miss Anders. Yes, it is nice to see the greenhouses back in shape again." Tapio smiled to see how Jude always seemed to be taking care of the younger Anders girl. And at the butterflies. Not everyone knew it, but October was a prime time for the insects, as they made their fall migration. Poor things, probably wouldn't be here in a few weeks, with November coming on. "Miss Fox", welcome and thank you. Please help yourself to food. Oh, and please watch where you're g-... ah, never mind, carry on." Tapio had been about to caution the girl about stepping on the flowers, but realized that the purple blooms weren't any of his plantings, just growing wild, he supposed. Hmm, curious...he wasn't sure he recognized those particular flowers offhand. He'd have to take a closer look later. But for now, he had social duties to take care of. "Greetings, Miss Rowle; good, you can take some pictures for us," he added, noticing the camera. "Mr. Flamsteed, good you could make it, please help yourself to some food," because Tapio could not but help seeing the boy's eyes straying to the refreshment tables. Atlas was doing much better in class, Tapio thought; he seemed to be less nervous than the previous year, and that was always to the good. "Mr. Ridley-Rush, Mr. Atreyur-Rehman, thank you and welcome! So glad you could make it down." Tapio looked around to see who else was arriving, just in time to see Mitsuki on the ground picking up the flower crowns. "Ah, Miss Rasting, I see you brought some more decorations. Here, let me help you with those." Tapio knelt down and began to help her pick up the wreaths, which were very nice. My, there certainly were a lot of them! And...more of the butterflies, floating around their heads. Curious--the greenhouse area must be in the middle of one of their migratory paths. Handing the flowers to Mitsuki, Tapio straightened up to his full (and very tall) height and made his way over to the entrance to Greenhouse Five. He cleared his throat, then turned to address the crowd. "Thank you, thank you everyone for coming down to celebrate the Hogwarts greenhouses. For those who don't know, all the greenhouses had to be burned a few years ago due to an infestation of an invasive species." Tapio didn't add that it had been more of a deliberate attack. The older students would be well aware of what had happened, but he saw no reason to cause the younger ones any anxiety over something that was done and over with. Besides, knowing the Hogwarts gossip-mill, the younger ones would no doubt hear all about it before bedtime, if they didn't know already. "However, due to the tireless work of your former Herbology Professor, June Flamsteed, the many students and staff who have volunteered over the past few years, and some small efforts by myself, I am pleased to announce that, with a few exceptions, the buildings and their contents have been restored and replaced to their full glory once more. This event isn't meant to be a formal occasion, but I invite you all to tour some of the greenhouses and admire our work. Greenhouses One and Two are open to all, but any younger students who want to look at Greenhouses Three or Five should be accompanied by one of the older students--year five and above--and please, don't touch any of your fellow students' projects in Greenhouse Five. You can also go with a staff member, and I will be happy to escort small groups who wish to look at the restricted areas. Please help yourself to the refreshments, and before you go, you're welcome to take one of our small plants here as a gift." Here he gestured over to the table with the little plants in their beribboned pots. Otherwise, enjoy the plants, the food, and the outdoors on this fine autumn day!"[/b] Tapio nodded his head in a slight bow in conclusion of his speech. __________________ Last edited by MadAlice; 12-07-2022 at 12:58 AM.