Professor Kazimeriz strode to the last cell of the torture chamber. He drew his wand and opened the cell, which he had prepared for Mosier's stay.

"Climb the ladder down into the room." Kazimeriz said gruffly to the boy.

The light from the hall glowed faintly into the room, revealing an empty room. There was a ladder leading down into the room. The room was devoid of light and a silencing charm had been placed on it so no external sounds could be heard once the door was shut. The temperature of the air was exactly the same temperature as Mr. Mosier himself.

"I believe what you need more than anything, Mosier, is time for reflection. You will receive exactly that for the first portion of your detainment. You will have no light, no sound, no sensation. Just time. Lots and lots of time... to reflect. " Kazimeriz smirked. "Let us see how well you can tolerate being with yourself, with no one to impress with your antics."

Jack slid into the room, still humming, he looked around and yawned unimpressedly, so trivial, boring, they needed to put a load of sheep in here, now, THAT would be scary... "Time is good" Jack nodded with a small smile as he climbed down the ladder. Jack rolled his eyes as Kazi smirked "Old man" he muttered quietly.

Kazimeriz smirked. What cared he for cheeky students and their comments? "I tire of your tongue, Mr. Mosier. I think I shall just take that as well." He raised his wand and cast, vanishing his larnyx and the speech-related portion of Jack's tongue, neat as can be. He cast again, suspending Jack in the center of the room with a levitation spell, so he could not touch the floor, ceiling or walls and could not move himself in any direction. When the door closed, Jack would be stuck in the dark, without even the comfort of the floor or his own voice.

He took a deep breath through his nose. "What is that I smell? I do believe it is roast chicken. The house elves must be almost done with the dinner feast. I hope you are not hungry... Pity you will have to wait for some time to eat, but it is of your own doing. It does smell divine, doesn't it?" The smells of roast chicken and other delicious foods flooded the room.

"I do hope you use your time for reflection wisely, Mr. Mosier. I will be back to begin your detention... eventually. Unless of course it slips my mind; as you so frequently like to point out, I am very old and the elderly are known to forget things." Kazimeriz smirked. "Goodbye, Mr. Mosier..."

And Professor Kazimeriz shut the door, leaving Jack alone in the dark silence.

ooc: Have received OOC permission to cast on Becky's character. Luv, Xana~

Jack pulled a face and shook his head at Kazi, giving Kazi a dirty look as he restricted his speech. Jack rolled his eyes at the comment about food, he'd eaten before he came here, he wasn't stupid, he raised an eyebrow as Kazi started to be pedantic. Jack hovered in the dark silence thinking about muggle songs, he listened to them instead of reflecting, but it wasn't like Kazi could do anything about what he was thinking. Jack couldn't move even if he wanted to, but he was comfortable here, he listened to the song in his head and just sat in silence, waiting for Kazi to come back.

About an hour later, Jack was starting to get bored of this stupid box thing, he wanted to be able to move, his eye twitched as he tried to stretch but couldn't, he wanted to scream at the unfairness, but Kazi had taken his voice, and that included the part Jack needed to scream, he started to think about Jake but then suddenly changed subject, he decided to sleep, sleep was good, Jack hovered in the air just sleeping.

When he woke up a few hours later, he opened his eyes slowly and started to panic, it was dark! Where was he? Oh, yeah, the detention thinga-ma-bob, Jack calmed down and instantly started to listen, to see if he could hear Kazi, nothing, he was hating this, he started to think about Jake, it seemed to be the only way out

Jake wound me up, yes, I reacted, unable to stop myself, not my fault I couldn't control it, I managed to near the end... and well, oh, this is just damn evil. Ok, Jake, little kid messed me around, I tried to strangle him, he kicked me, which he's wanted to do for ages, I try to avoid him and I get detention because of his best friends, or so called, I get put in a cell unable to move. End of story.

Jack started to feel uncomfortable with being alone now. But there was nothing he could do, just sit, and wait.

After 30 minutes he got restless 'Stupid Krazymeriz and his loony ways' Jack thought bitterly 'Oh, I hope he hasn't forgotten about me' Jack thought feeling slightly panicked, then... he sniffed 'FOOOOOOOOOOOOOD' that smell was so appealing, normally he would have run to eat, but not this time, he couldn't even stretch, never mind run. He started to imagine the food and what it tasted like, he imagined eating it and wanted to cry, it didn't do a thing for him, he ground his teeth together in frustration. He wanted out. NOW.

He thought about Jake and started to feel bad, again, he remembered the feeling of being in charge, he'd loved it, it made him feel powerful, he wished Jake was in the room with him right now, so he could do it again, feel powerful again, feel in control of one thing at least. Jake was just unfortunately the target of his need to feel powerful. Jack hated not being able to do anything, if he had been able to move right now, he'd be pacing the room... trying to get rid of this horrible feeling, all he wanted was to have Jake, the floor, his voice and food, to at least feel safe, he would have cornered Jake first, then run around in a circle, then eaten and started to talk to himself.

He mentally scolded himself for going back to his old ways, hurting Jake was wrong, he knew it, he remembered Jake's face and tried to get the image out of his head, he felt the terror and fear he had inflicted upon Jake and started to cry, tears leaked out of his eyes and slid down his face, Jack opened his mouth a few times, trying to speak but knowing it was stupid to try to talk, he shut it again, he wanted out of there, he wanted to go, go home where these idiots couldn't hurt him, he then took a breath and tried to think rationally.

He started to make shapes with his lips but suddenly stopped, were the walls closing in? They looked like they were getting closer, Jack's eyes, wide with fear, darted all over the room anxiously, the walls were going to crush him, they were, he started to hyperventilate as they got so close, he closed his eyes, waiting to be crushed... but it never came.. Jack opened his eyes after five minutes and breathed a sigh of relief as the walls were back to where they belonged.

He didn't like this, the enclosure was not nice, he needed to play a prank, speak, or even just stretch, he hoped Kazi would be back, Jack was starting to wish he hadn't done it, he stared at the ceiling and tried not to cry again, he failed miserably though, he needed water, it was getting hot in here, Jack felt a hot shiver go through him and tried to shift, he needed to go to the toilet, and soon.

Jack felt a sinking feeling and started to cry more, he wanted John, he would be good as long as he could see John and Sak and even Ruby, he didn't want to speak now, he felt like no-one cared, why should they? He was only Jack, he wasn't important, he was a pawn in the game of life, he remembered some muggle lyrics and cried as he thought about the words

I dreamed I was missing, you were so scared, but no one would listen, 'cause no one else cared.

He felt like whatever he did was making everyone care less, but, he was just misunderstood, right? Deciding that he was lying to himself about him being misunderstood, he started to stare at the wall, deep in thought. He was starting to feel claustrophobic, he was used to the light now so he didn't care about that, he wanted to feel cold again, not too cold, just the light breeze and the sunlight on his skin.

Jack started to wonder why he was always getting wound up easily, he frowned as he tried to find the source, he thought back to when he was younger, and instantly cringed 'Mum, she got taken, Dad let it happen, and I couldn't help' Jack had always blamed himself for his mum getting taken away, but he'd never tried to help, he pushed past the pain and self loathing he felt to work it out, he tracked it back to his mum and Liam dying, he'd never really dealt with it and was now feeling the repercussions, he relaxed and felt the pain and regret and hate wash over him, he cried, sobbing uncontrollably he tried to move, temporarily forgetting he couldn't.

After five minutes, Jack calmed down a little and the sobs turned into hiccups, he yawned and sniffed sadly, he thought about how he'd instantly been put in a room for being bullied and stuff, he hoped the other two were having just as much fun as him

Kazimeriz opened the door and cast into the room. It was still devoid of furniture, but Kazimeriz added a short table with a bucket of clean water on it with a ladel. On the table was also an empty metal plate. He also added a small toilet facility. He lit the single candle on the chandelier to allow just enough light to see if one squinted hard. He cast again at the boy, restoring his tongue and voice to normal functionality. Without a word, he lowered the boy down to the ground of the room and left again, locking the door behind him.

Jack realised he was being let down as he started to move, when he got to the ground, he collapsed into a heap, his legs were hurting from not being used for so long, he coughed and then grinned as he realised he had his voice back, somehow managing to get onto his back, he stared at the ceiling and just waited in the silence, hoping Kazimeriz would come back, after about ten minutes, Jack realised he wasn't coming back for a while, he bent his legs and gasped as they clicked, he then crawled over to the barely visible table and looked at it "At least I have a drink" he sighed as he drank some water from the ladle and looked at the empty plate 'What am I meant to do with that?' he thought as he pulled his knees to his chest to comfort himself, the room was warm, and empty, he moved into the corner and cry sadly "I don't like this, I want to get out, I would say sorry if Upstead would stand still long enough and there weren't adults or older students around so he could say I was forced" he spoke out loud to no-one in particular as he put his head on his knees. He hated himself right now, it wasn't fair, he stared at his robes, deep in thought.

After quite some time, Professor Kazimeriz re-entered the room. He drew his wand and cast, opening a panel in the wall to reveal a fireplace. A happy fire danced in it, casting a warm glow in the room. He conjured two cozy armchairs with a table between them. On the table was a tray that contained a tea set, a variety of small sandwiches and tiny cakes, and sliced fruits. The table also contained a stack of parchment and a quill set. He casually walked into the room and sat down, pouring out two cups of tea. "Please have a seat, Mr. Mosier." He placed the second cup of tea in front of the seat that would be Jack's and waited.

Jack looked up as Kazimeriz came back, he hugged his knees tighter and stayed where he was for a minute before finally plucking up the courage to move, he hovered by the chair and gave Kazimeriz a wary glance, he looked at the chair and fire 'Why is he being so nice?' Jack wondered worriedly as he took a breath and sat down, he ignored the drink 'Probably got something in it' he bit his lip and sat silently, waiting for Kazimeriz to speak.

"Do have a cup of tea or a cake. You must be parched and hungry after all this time." Kazimeriz said, sipping his tea as though out with a good friend. "You have been given ample opportunity for personal reflection. What conclusions have you come to with regard to your situation?"

Jack shook his head warily and glanced at the food longingly but restrained himself, he wasn't going to risk it, he then had to answer, reluctantly he opened his mouth "Well..." he hesitated before breaking into speech "I realise I shouldn't have hurt Jake, and he was taunting me and winding me up to get a reaction, I gave that to him and got into trouble for it, I hate myself now, I want to say sorry, one on one, no-one else around, or he'll say I was forced to apologise" Jack finished gasping for breath but feeling better for saying it.

"Under the circumstances, there is no way I feel it is appropriate for you to be with Jake unsupervised. In fact, if you are not expelled there will be a restraining charm on you keeping you from getting closer than 10 feet from Jake when a professor is not present." He paused. "I am heartened to hear you wish to apologize, though. It is a good first step. Tell me why we should allow you to remain at Hogwarts, given your behavior issues and general lack of self control."

Jack bit his lip as the professor spoke, he was trying to stop himself from saying something, he hadn't pranked someone in hours, it was starting to play on his mind, he smiled a little when the professor said he was heartened "Well, I've been trying to stay away from Jake, it's just sometimes we cross paths unwillingly" Jack explained "I am trying professor, it's so hard though" Jack admitted "I'm working on my self control, I swear"

"Let me ask you again: why should we allow you to stay at Hogwarts? State your case: why should I refrain from going to the headmaster and asking that you be removed from the school?" Kazimeriz sipped his tea and spoke casually, as though talking about the weather.

Jack's expression instantly became worried "Erm... to be honest sir, I don't know, I have a feeling what I say won't be listened to anyway" Jack put his hands to his face and tried not to cry at the annoying casualness of Kazimeriz.

Did he not know that he may in fact stand at the precipice of a life lived as a squib, his wand broken and expelled from school? Perhaps he just didn't understand what was potentially at stake.

"This may in fact be your only chance to defend your position, Mr. Mosier. I strongly advise you to speak on your own behalf while you can. Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor." Kazimeriz cautioned the boy.

Jack slowly moved his hands from his face and revealed the pain he was feeling through his facial expression, he didn't know what to say at all, it was clearly not a good place for him to be in... he pulled his feet up onto the chair and crossed them, he put his elbows on his knees and his head back in his hands, he tried to think but it was too hard, he felt pressured, he ran a hand through his hair and took a shaky deep breath "I want to learn magic... and I want to stay at Hogwarts to study it... and" Jack paused and swallowed nervously "I want to try to make friends.. I've never been able to do that..." Jack trailed off as he looked down "I also want to grow up to be a successful employee in the Ministry of Magic" he kept looking down so he didn't see Kazimeriz's face.

"Do you, now? What is it, exactly, that you wish to do?" Kazimeriz asked softly, watching Jack closely.

Jack looked up "I want to be an employee of the Magical Law Enforcement team, I wanna help people, and work towards catching the bad guys" he told Kazimeriz, hope was glistening in his eyes as he looked Kazimeriz in the eyes.

"I see. A noble ambition-- and it seems we have something in common. Perhaps you are not aware, but I was a Hit Wizard and Auror with that very department for many years. Are you aware that to achieve your goal, you will need to graduate with honors at this institution? Do you realize that to be accepted into the department of law enforcement, you need to show that you are capable of following rules, as well as having both leadership skills and responsible behavior?" Kazimeriz watched the boy as he spoke, to see if the boy was being honest. It was possible that the boy was trying to endear himself to the professor by claiming to have a common ambition, after all.

"You were?" Jack asked with a twinkle in his eyes "I'm aware now, professor, can you help me? I really want to do this" Jack told him "I've wanted to do this for years, it's the only thing that ever appealed to me" Jack admitted honestly.

"I was indeed. During the time of the Dark Lord's second rising, I was a hit wizard and then an Auror as well. It is not a job for the weak... and definitely not for those who are unable to exhibit strong control over their minds and impulses." He sat back, eyeing Jack. "If this is truly the path you want, I presume you know already the first thing you must do: you must learn to control yourself. You must completely change your behavior, focus on your studies and become a leader within the school community. You must be known not for your bad behavior, but for your outstanding performance. I believe you have promise, Mosier, or I would not be taking the time to speak to you at all-- I would have already asked that the headmaster expel you. You see, long ago, there was once a boy much like yourself sitting in this very dungeon. That boy had a talent for trouble and a taste for battles... He was given a second chance-- a chance to be something more than the common hooligan he was setting himself up to be." Kazimeriz idly pulled out his wand, turning it in his hands as though lost in memories. "It wasn't easy for him by a long shot. But he rose to the challenge, achieving much success and building a life he could be proud of. I wonder... if given the same chance... will you do the same?" He raised an eyebrow, gesturing at the boy with his wand.

Jack nodded as he listened to Kazi, he resisted the strong urge to stand up and walk around by sitting on one of his legs, he had promise? Really? Kazi thought that? He frowned as Kazi mentioned a boy, had that boy been Kazi when he was young? Jack nodded again as Kazi asked him if he would do the same "I am willing to try, but I can make no promises" he admitted, it was better to be honest now then be called a liar and failure later.

"I am not asking for a promise; such things are easily made and broken. But what I do require is more than the mere ambition to 'try'. You will not succeed if you begin by reserving the right to fail. You must be resolute in your desire to change your ways, Mr. Mosier. If you can look into your own character and see yourself faltering in your dedication even as you sit here, then we have nothing further to discuss." He raised an eyebrow. "What will it be-- are you certain enough of yourself? Do you feel confident will dedicate yourself to changing your ways, or shall I contact the Headmaster now so we may consider other options for your fate? Think carefully before you respond." He sipped his tea and waited while Mosier debated his life.

Jack frowned as the professor spoke, he felt like he'd failed before he'd started, realising that Kazi didn't want empty promises, Jack bit his lip, he knew he couldn't be totally dedicated, he was prone to mood swings, but... Hogwarts, it was the perfect way to start your life, it set you up for life after, he raised a nervous hand to his neck and rubbed it, he laughed nervously as he chewed the corner of his lip "I'm not that certain, but I can do everything possible, I will use all my will and strength to try. But I get very random and uncontrollable mood swings" Jack admitted, it was better to be honest, right?

"Perhaps a visit to the healer would help. A mood stabilizing potion might be in order. I appreciate your candor, Mosier, but unless you feel confident that you will be able to display maturity and self-control as is required at this school, it would be irresponsible of me to release you back into the school population of my own doing. I will speak to the headmaster about your case, for your fate is truly his to decide. You will wait here." With that, Professor Kazimeriz stood and left the room.