Well, it certainly took him a while, but it was worth the few hours of wandering around trying to find his office in the end because he'd met up with an
old professor he'd remembered fondly as his house's resident ghost and a charming first year with a Dora complex who was going to collaborate with him on
making a map. And it seemed he was in demand. It really was a pity that there was no apparition allowed within Hogwarts or he might've been able to
greet the fine people who had left him an assortment of notes and surprises. At least Professor Carracio had been kind enough to send him an owl
indicating that he had visitors awaiting him as well as several tokens. He'd have to search out the Herbology office soon.
The first thing he noticed was the mailbox on his desk. It was very peculiar so, he sat down and opened it up, to find it stuffed with letters and
whatnot. The first letter he received was from a first year:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Merope Gaunt aka Star Roth
"Sir,
I am keen to advance in potions as efficiently as I can. It being a subject of fascination for me. I know that we have a list of books advised by
yourself for us to read and learn from. However, I wondered if there were any others which you would recommend to a first year wishing to make potions
her predominant focus.
Yours sincerely,
Astara (Star) Roth, Slytherin House."
He did enjoy a student eager to learn and he made note to mention further texts to each of his classes should the students wish to learn more. Smiling,
he set this letter aside and moved onto the next one. This was from a third year and he chuckled as a butterfly flew out upon opening the envelope.
Quite clever, though he wouldn't have expected less from a member of his former house.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nymphadoraliz aka Liz Merelda
Professor
I'm sorry I missed you! I can't wait for Potions to begin again. It was one of my favorite subjects, and I had so much fun!
Liz
How lovely. It was nice to know that there were students who were actually excited to learn potions. He had to admit that he'd certainly developed
quite the interest in the subject through the efforts of two of his predecessors, Professors Draconia and Airlia. And here was another welcome, albeit
unusual, from a fourth year Hufflepuff.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ms. Diggory aka Kaika Lockhart
Welcome to Hogwarts, Prof. Bontecou,
You don't know me, I'm Kaika Lockhart and I thought I stepped into your office to meet our new Professor, since Potions is one of my favorite subjects.
I certainly hope that you won't make us bake cookies in class, or do anything cookies-related, for I will not appreciate that. I do expect to see some
amazing potion making this term.
Oh, and here's a box of chocolates for you. Hope you enjoy them.
K. Lockhart - 4th year Hufflepuff"
He laughed out loud at this letter. Cookies? After a moment he remembered that the Ministry had been interfering at Hogwarts again and supposed that
the bouncy Sophie Melita had come to teach potions once again. Well, he could assure them that he would not be teaching any cooking techniques in his
classes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ILoveHermione! aka Diana Lynton
Professor Bontecou,
I'm Diana....Diana Lynton,a first year,Hufflepuff.I'm very much eager to attend the Potons classes.Being a first year,I thought I should meet you.But I could'nt find you at the office.
Thank You,
Diana Lynton
First year,Hufflepuff
And another eager student. This was really lovely. Rey stretched back in his chair, hands over his head, and smiled. Just a moment to reflect on the well wishes before he started in on reviewing his lesson plans.