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"I love the billywigs... such fascinating creatures. They're from Australia. I worked there for a few year in a Magical Creature refuge." She said. "Exotic, dangerous and exciting creatures have always sparked my interest as well." She laughed.
"So you're the Librarian? I remember countless of visits to the library when I was at Hogwarts. Although I have to admit, I didn't go to read." She winked.
Sophie nodded at Angela's comment about Hogwarts. She made a mental note to finish this conversation when students couldn't overhear them.
"Oh, really? I had no idea they were from Australia. That is quite interesting. It does seem like a fascinating creature...to think a simple sting can cause someone to levitate and can change the emotions. It's definitely something." She commented.
Chuckling, she nodded. "I am, and I do love my books. I don't know what I would do if I were unable to have access to a book. I don't think it would be a pretty picture."
Knowing that it would be better to speak about the situation later, Angela settled down once more.
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Cassirin Rae tapped her fingers against the table before rising abruptly. Might as well get this over with. "Attention, ladies! I'm happy to have you all back here at Hog... at Belle's School of Magic for Witches. I hope you had a lovely summer, and I hope you'll have an even lovelier school year."
"I'm sure you all have seen that things are not as they were last term, and I apologize for how abrupt this all is. I assure you that I would not have separated myself and my daughters from their father willingly, and we are working steadily to see if..." She glanced at the Ministry-provided professors. It was certain that if she said a negative word about her brother and the school that she'd be replaced, and then who would stand up for the rights of these girls.
"We are working for your good," she finished lamely. "I want to remind you that the professors of old," she stressed that, "are on your side and will be here for whatever needs you have. I'd like to welcome many new staff members too numerous to name, and I'd like to wish you luck this term."
"I DO regret to inform you that we are being held to the strictest standards as professors, and this causes a rather unfortunate need to deal harshly with any rule breakers. You can be unhappy about this turn of events, but rules must be followed to the letter and you must be respectful to the staff. The Minister has decreed that suspensions from the school are justified for outlandish behavior. PLease do not make me be the villain in this... event." She sighed. "And now... eat."
She sat rather too hard and pressed her face to Lainey's shoulder.
It was not long after that the Headmistress rose to make her speech. It was one, Angela knew, that she did not wish to give. This entire Ministry infiltration was rather ridiculous in her opinion. Hogwarts was a fine school and always had been.
With a frown, she shook her head to herself. She would hate to do that to the children, but she also knew that if she didn't, she wouldn't like the consequences. Why couldn't things go back to how they were before?
"Ridiculous." She murmured to the Magical Creatures professor. "This is completely tearing her apart."