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The old staff and new staff alike are already seated when you enter the Great Hall. Their traditional place is at a long table stretching across a raised dais at the front of the Great Hall. Feel free to come up and greet them after the Headmistress has given her speech. Remember your manners, children. Your professors like to have a quiet dinner too.
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Anastasia had been early to the feast for once, mostly because she wanted to watch and wait for the Board candidates before the Sorting started. These people were important, very important... and some of them were very good-looking, too. She wondered idly if any of them would dare to approach her table?
Hmm. Anyway. She adjusted her dress under her black dress robes and poured herself a cup of water before anyone else could put something into the glass. She hadn't forgotten the last feast she had attended here!
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Josephina found herself entering a nearly empty Great Hall, which rather surprised her. She was never early to feasts; especially not the opening ones. And yet somehow she found herself already taking her seat - second from the end - and watching as MOST of the students would enter through the doors. But of greater interest to her was the extra table in the Hall that night; they would have guests, she knew this year, and furthermore, she even recognized some of the names of the candidates. Which both exhilarated her and made her anxious to see them.
Fiddling with her bracelet a moment, she gave a sideway glance down the table as she realized Anastasia was present. How long had she been sitting there for? Was she there the whole time? Giving a small wave, she smiled at her boss. "Evening, Headmistress. You enjoy the rest of your break?"
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Having actually done all her unpacking early and keeping a close watch on the time, Medea entered the Great Hall right on time; even a little earlier than expected. Perhaps it was because of, despite the fact that they would be joined by a good amount of new staff members and special guests the school would be having this year, the neatly wrapped rectangular object she held in her hands. Walking quietly in her leather boots down the opposite aisle of tables than she usually did, she moved around the table until she stood behind the chair that a particular librarian would be sitting in soon.
She placed the wrapped package down on the plate there.
"Good evening, Headmistress." Medea greeted on her way to her seat, smiling towards the Arithmancy professor once she sat down. Looks like someone will be surrounded by the living this time. "Hello, Josephina. Have a nice summer?"
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Smiling, as always, Seren meandered up to the staff dais whilst casting a watchful eye of the students, particularly her Lions. It was always interesting seeing them settle down, get back into routine, or find their place in this new world. Some faces were missing from the crowd, but she tried not to think about that, instead, she smiled brightly at her colleagues. "Evening Annie... Medea, Fina," she greeted, noticing that she was at the lonely side of the table... for the time being. "Enjoyed your summers?" she asked, perching herself on her seat and pouring a glass of water.
Another new term, the third of Calista's teaching career, and she was still at least very close to the level of excitment she was during her first Start of Term Feast. They were always so nice. You got to see your collegues after a long summer, meet the new ones (as there were supposedly quite a few this term) and see the students all happily awaiting their dinner. Callie walked dreamily through the house tables stopping to wave at a few students on her way, her bangles jingling madly as she did so. Finally when she made her way closer to the Staff dial, she stopped short to look at the extra table infront of it. Those were Governors and board candidates, important people she didn't want to mess with. She politely nodded at them and then, more reservedly, walked to her seat, sandals smacking the flagstones as she went.
She passed behind the Arithmancy's Professor's chair on the way to her own. "Evening Fina, did you have a nice summer?" She quickly hoped that the woman would have some people to sit between this feast. She then saw Medea and quickly joined her. "Hey stranger." She giggled as she sqeezed the brunette's arm. It wasn't like they had just spent the entire summer together or anything.
And there were only two others at the table Seren the Herbology Professor who go a excited wave and a shout down the table. "Evening Seren, I love your skirt!" It had flowers, naturally, and it was just SOO Seren. And then there was the Headmistress sitting just one chair away on her other side. "Hello Mrs. Truebridge." She gave her a quick grin before taking a sip of water. They had had a meeting over the summer and it had only made her a tad more convinced that the redhead didn't like her.
After her drink she made another quick glance at the empty chair on her left, Max's old chair. She wondered who they would get to sit there. Perhaps someone that didn't try and make her swoon every meal? Perhaps?
Leobald had arrived at Hogwarts to unpack and settle in early since he now had two cats to think of too. The two cats which he had bought in Diagon Alley together with Medea had already impacted his life in a big way. They were already family and he had only had them a few weeks. Satisfied that his pets were good for the feast with toys, food, scratching poles and the works Leo headed down to the Great Hall.
Clad in dark red robes he entered through the big oak doors noting that a few of his colleagues had already found their seats on the dais. Leo took his time to pass by the house tables waving to some students and stopping to say hello to others.
When he made it up to the staff dais several minutes later he greeted his colleagues with big smiles. "Good evening Mrs Truebridge, Fina, Callie, Medea and Seren! I hope everyone enjoyed their breaks?"
Going around the dais to slip into his seat, two seats away from Seren he noticed a rectangular wrapped package waiting for him on his plate. Leo sat down wondering who had given him a gift. Looking for a note he found one attached to the underside of the package in cursive hand writing it read
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Originally Posted by The card
Leo,
I hope you'll find this to be of use some way or another as I have. Good luck with your new family members. Cats are wonderful and intelligent creatures.
Medea
Pulling off the wrapping paper around the package Leo looked down at a thick book by Patrick Levander called '100.5 tips on how you secure your home and workplace.' In fine print at the bottom it read. 'We can’t guarantee that all tips will have desired effect.' As much as he wanted to start reading the book right then and there, he couldn’t. Gingerly handling the book between his hands he looked right to catch Medea’s eye. "Thank you so much for the book Medea."he beamed happily.
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It was quite a bizarre feeling, Erin decided, as she glided through the Great Hall with her head held high and moved with purpose toward the Staff Table. The return to Hogwarts was quite unexpected; she - and the rest of the Wizarding World, it seemed - never thought Vindictus would leave his position, nor did she ever think she would get this kind of opportunity.
And it was a big deal.
She certainly appeared more confident than she felt, she knew, but first impressions were everything, were they not? Both the students and professors would surely draw their first conclusions about the new Quidditch Official on her appearance. So, naturally, she had tried to dress as casually proper as she could - proper enough to earn respect, yet... she hoped that the smile that crept up to her eyes was a tremendous indicator of kindness behind her current attire.
When Erin neared the Staff Table, she tried not to hurry her pace or seem too eager to slide into the seat next to the Headmistress; regardless, her excitement was irrefutable. When she pulled out her chair enough to take her seat, her demeanor softened; Erin offered a small "excuse me" to the unknown woman on her right side as she softly brushed against her chair to sit down.
There. She was situated and on time.
Then, a broad smile spread across her face. "It's a pleasure to see you again, as always, A-... Headmistress." That was what she was supposed to call her, right? Was she allowed to use nicknames? Was that improper? She assumed so and continued, "I see that your superb eye for fashion has not faltered one bit over the years." She offered a nodding gesture down to the black polka-dotted dress and began to pour herself a cup of water as she spoke, "Classy, elegant, and chic. Perfectly balanced - excellent choice." She envied the woman, really; there was no way Erin could have worn a dress like that anymore. They were the same age, yet the woman sitting before her had aged much gentler than she had.
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Seren was rather amused, smiling into her glass of water as she sipped, she wondered why on earth everyone seemed to be so formal with Annie. Well... granted, she had been too at this time last year, and during the interview too.. but that was a formal matter, this, well this ought be to more sociable. Besides, the redhead had said to her last year that she could call her Annie. Was this an exclusive thing? Was she special?!
Deciding she shouldn't read too much into it, and deciding that other people's behaviours shouldn't influence her own, Seren turned her attention to her colleages, still, all smiles.
SPOILER!!: Callie
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Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01
Another new term, the third of Calista's teaching career, and she was still at least very close to the level of excitment she was during her first Start of Term Feast. They were always so nice. You got to see your collegues after a long summer, meet the new ones (as there were supposedly quite a few this term) and see the students all happily awaiting their dinner. Callie walked dreamily through the house tables stopping to wave at a few students on her way, her bangles jingling madly as she did so. Finally when she made her way closer to the Staff dial, she stopped short to look at the extra table infront of it. Those were Governors and board candidates, important people she didn't want to mess with. She politely nodded at them and then, more reservedly, walked to her seat, sandals smacking the flagstones as she went.
And there were only two others at the table Seren the Herbology Professor who go a excited wave and a shout down the table. "Evening Seren, I love your skirt!" It had flowers, naturally, and it was just SOO Seren. And then there was the Headmistress sitting just one chair away on her other side. "Hello Mrs. Truebridge." She gave her a quick grin before taking a sip of water. They had had a meeting over the summer and it had only made her a tad more convinced that the redhead didn't like her.
"Hey Callie," Seren quickly replied, the blonde's presence having an instantaneous affect on her mood. From cheerful, to more cherrful... if that were even possible. "Thanks!" she half yelled and half whispered... the result being an oddly muffled sound. "How was your summer? I love your hair!"
Indeed, Callie's locks were lovely this evening, lovely waves... oh how she loved waves. And those, were killer waves!
SPOILER!!: Leo
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Originally Posted by Nordic Witch
When he made it up to the staff dais several minutes later he greeted his colleagues with big smiles. "Good evening Mrs Truebridge, Fina, Callie, Medea and Seren! I hope everyone enjoyed their breaks?"
Going around the dais to slip into his seat, two seats away from Seren he noticed a rectangular wrapped package waiting for him on his plate. Leo sat down wondering who had given him a gift. Looking for a note he found one attached to the underside of the package in cursive hand writing it read
"Leo," she greeted, offering the Librarian a respectful nod. "My break was amazing... how was yours?"
She honestly wondered how he felt... returning to the school, knowing that his Library was in tatters. Well, mild tatters, but tatters nonetheless.
SPOILER!!: Erin
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Originally Posted by Grangerfn1
The time had come.
It was quite a bizarre feeling, Erin decided, as she glided through the Great Hall with her head held high and moved with purpose toward the Staff Table. The return to Hogwarts was quite unexpected; she - and the rest of the Wizarding World, it seemed - never thought Vindictus would leave his position, nor did she ever think she would get this kind of opportunity.
And it was a big deal.
She certainly appeared more confident than she felt, she knew, but first impressions were everything, were they not? Both the students and professors would surely draw their first conclusions about the new Quidditch Official on her appearance. So, naturally, she had tried to dress as casually proper as she could - proper enough to earn respect, yet... she hoped that the smile that crept up to her eyes was a tremendous indicator of kindness behind her current attire.
When Erin neared the Staff Table, she tried not to hurry her pace or seem too eager to slide into the seat next to the Headmistress; regardless, her excitement was irrefutable. When she pulled out her chair enough to take her seat, her demeanor softened; Erin offered a small "excuse me" to the unknown woman on her right side as she softly brushed against her chair to sit down.
There. She was situated and on time.
Then, a broad smile spread across her face. "It's a pleasure to see you again, as always, A-... Headmistress." That was what she was supposed to call her, right? Was she allowed to use nicknames? Was that improper? She assumed so and continued, "I see that your superb eye for fashion has not faltered one bit over the years." She offered a nodding gesture down to the black polka-dotted dress and began to pour herself a cup of water as she spoke, "Classy, elegant, and chic. Perfectly balanced - excellent choice." She envied the woman, really; there was no way Erin could have worn a dress like that anymore. They were the same age, yet the woman sitting before her had aged much gentler than she had.
Lucky.
Ooooohh!
Seren was officially excited to see Vindictus' replacement. Sad as it was that her former professor, Head of House and quidditch official had left them.. it was also exciting to see knew faces, and especially female faces!
Leaning along the length of the table, toward Annie and the new woman, Seren beamed brightly. "Hi, I'm Seren... just wanted to say welcome."
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It was going to snow, she knew it!
Not only was she actually attending the feast, but by the looks of it, it seemed like she had arrived right on time. She could even been considered early! There were only a handful of staff members at the staff table so far, and the sound of all the students chatting was not yet deafening. The table that was set up for the Board of Governor Candidates seemed to missing a few members, too. It was definitely going to snow.
Head tilted back some, so that she could look at the enchanted ceiling for any hints of snow, Vanora slowly made her way up to the staff table, doing her best to dodge anyone whose way she was in. Not that she could actually see if she was in anyone's way, but she did manage to make it to her seat without even touching anyone or anything, so she must have been doing something right.
She plopped herself right down onto her chair and put on a grin, just in case anyone was looking at her before going back to ceiling staring.
How many times would the word summer be said before Truebridge gave her speech?
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"Leo," she greeted, offering the Librarian a respectful nod. "My break was amazing... how was yours?"
She honestly wondered how he felt... returning to the school, knowing that his Library was in tatters. Well, mild tatters, but tatters nonetheless.
Turning towards Seren who looked as radiant and flowery as ever Leo grimaced at her question. "It had its highs and lows." His thoughts drifted over to the library that he had walked through earlier. It was still very much in tatters and burn marks and gaping holes after the books were still ever present in the reference section. Dejectedly he said "The library still looks like a disaster zone with burn marks and soot everywhere. I'm going to have to close the reference section until I can get it refurbished---"Leo trailed off with a cough. Pouring himself some water he took a few sips. Trying to change the topic to not spoil his mood he asked "How are the green houses looking? Gotten any new plants this year?"
While he had been talking to Seren, the new Quidditch official had arrived and sat down on Annie’s left. The short haired blond that had taken over, after Vindictus had left at the end of last term. Waving a little at her, he greeted. "Hi, I’m Leobald, the school librarian. Just thought I'd say hi and welcome."
Even further down the table, past Callie and the new quidditch official he saw Vanora slip into her seat. It was too far away to shout a welcome so he settled with giving her a wave and mouthing a 'good evening' in her direction.
When you say it was sixty years later, it sounds way too long but Ab's eyes recognized every corridor, every corner out the grounds, and even the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall. The seventy something man climbed the few steps to the dais, leaning on his ever-so-useful cane and making sure to keep his back straight. It seemed to bend on its own with time, but not when he willed it not to. He took a second to glance at his co-staffers, a smile starting to brighten his face. They were so… lively.
He fixed his favorite pocket hanky and moved, not hurriedly, toward the loooooong table. Merlin, how was he supposed to greet and introduce himself to all those? He should've applied more ointment on his knees. You know... so they didn't squeak or jam. "Good evening fellows," An extra beaming toward Ethan's wife, she was bright and pretty as always. Not too red or pinkish today, that was incredibly relieving to his eyes. "Hello headmistress." Aww, see what he did there? Annie was all grown up in black and headmistress-y. He had to try that word, he should get used to it actually. His eyes then met the others, all young ladies... oh and a young man faaaar from where Ab stood. His eyes lingered long on the young man's face, they could be mates in this big women's solidarity.
Ab switched the cane to his other hand and went to sit at the end of the table, the closest end to him. That was his place if his memory served him right.
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Originally Posted by Roselyn
Having actually done all her unpacking early and keeping a close watch on the time, Medea entered the Great Hall right on time; even a little earlier than expected. Perhaps it was because of, despite the fact that they would be joined by a good amount of new staff members and special guests the school would be having this year, the neatly wrapped rectangular object she held in her hands. Walking quietly in her leather boots down the opposite aisle of tables than she usually did, she moved around the table until she stood behind the chair that a particular librarian would be sitting in soon.
She placed the wrapped package down on the plate there.
"Good evening, Headmistress." Medea greeted on her way to her seat, smiling towards the Arithmancy professor once she sat down. Looks like someone will be surrounded by the living this time. "Hello, Josephina. Have a nice summer?"
Josephina stopped fiddling with her bracelet as she felt more of her colleagues filing in near her. For once was her side of the table actually more filled than the other side? That may have been a first!
Taking a quiet sip from her water goblet, she gave a friendly smile to the Defense Professor. "Evening, Medea. My summer was . . . relaxing, actually. Spent some much needed time with family." Reported on her nephew's outstanding abilities on the quidditch pitch too, but she didn't add that. It wasn't like Medea wasn't around last term that she didn't know of his skills. "How about you? You have a nice summer?"
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Originally Posted by Hera
Smiling, as always, Seren meandered up to the staff dais whilst casting a watchful eye of the students, particularly her Lions. It was always interesting seeing them settle down, get back into routine, or find their place in this new world. Some faces were missing from the crowd, but she tried not to think about that, instead, she smiled brightly at her colleagues. "Evening Annie... Medea, Fina," she greeted, noticing that she was at the lonely side of the table... for the time being. "Enjoyed your summers?" she asked, perching herself on her seat and pouring a glass of water.
"Evening Seren," Fina greeted back, before too many others filed into their seats in between them. "Yes, I did. You?"
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Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01
Another new term, the third of Calista's teaching career, and she was still at least very close to the level of excitment she was during her first Start of Term Feast. They were always so nice. You got to see your collegues after a long summer, meet the new ones (as there were supposedly quite a few this term) and see the students all happily awaiting their dinner. Callie walked dreamily through the house tables stopping to wave at a few students on her way, her bangles jingling madly as she did so. Finally when she made her way closer to the Staff dial, she stopped short to look at the extra table infront of it. Those were Governors and board candidates, important people she didn't want to mess with. She politely nodded at them and then, more reservedly, walked to her seat, sandals smacking the flagstones as she went.
She passed behind the Arithmancy's Professor's chair on the way to her own. "Evening Fina, did you have a nice summer?" She quickly hoped that the woman would have some people to sit between this feast. She then saw Medea and quickly joined her. "Hey stranger." She giggled as she sqeezed the brunette's arm. It wasn't like they had just spent the entire summer together or anything.
And there was one more to add to the chairs that were between herself and Seren; no doubt in the next five minutes, more chairs would be filled between herself and the Herbology Professor. "Evening Calista," the Arithmancy professor smiled back at the blond. "I did, I did. How about yourself? You know, we really ought to reserve some more time to get to know each other." They're subjects were both divining based, even if hers was more concrete in her mind. But also, she felt like she never spent enough time with her colleagues except during meals.
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Originally Posted by Nordic Witch
Leobald had arrived at Hogwarts to unpack and settle in early since he now had two cats to think of too. The two cats which he had bought in Diagon Alley together with Medea had already impacted his life in a big way. They were already family and he had only had them a few weeks. Satisfied that his pets were good for the feast with toys, food, scratching poles and the works Leo headed down to the Great Hall.
Clad in dark red robes he entered through the big oak doors noting that a few of his colleagues had already found their seats on the dais. Leo took his time to pass by the house tables waving to some students and stopping to say hello to others.
When he made it up to the staff dais several minutes later he greeted his colleagues with big smiles. "Good evening Mrs Truebridge, Fina, Callie, Medea and Seren! I hope everyone enjoyed their breaks?"
Pulling off the wrapping paper around the package Leo looked down at a thick book by Patrick Levander called '100.5 tips on how you secure your home and workplace.' In fine print at the bottom it read. 'We can’t guarantee that all tips will have desired effect.' As much as he wanted to start reading the book right then and there, he couldn’t. Gingerly handling the book between his hands he looked right to catch Medea’s eye. "Thank you so much for the book Medea."he beamed happily.
"Good evening, Leo!" Fina called back to the librarian, giving him a brief smile. She then caught sight of him unwrapping a package and curiosity got the best of her as she peered down the table. But before she could see what it was (not that she'd have been able to see the title anyway from the distance), she heard him shout a note of thanks to Medea. Looking toward Medea, she curiously asked, "so what book did you get him?" If it was 100 Fail-Safe ways to Charm Witches, she would have laughed right there.
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Originally Posted by Grangerfn1
The time had come.
It was quite a bizarre feeling, Erin decided, as she glided through the Great Hall with her head held high and moved with purpose toward the Staff Table. The return to Hogwarts was quite unexpected; she - and the rest of the Wizarding World, it seemed - never thought Vindictus would leave his position, nor did she ever think she would get this kind of opportunity.
And it was a big deal.
She certainly appeared more confident than she felt, she knew, but first impressions were everything, were they not? Both the students and professors would surely draw their first conclusions about the new Quidditch Official on her appearance. So, naturally, she had tried to dress as casually proper as she could - proper enough to earn respect, yet... she hoped that the smile that crept up to her eyes was a tremendous indicator of kindness behind her current attire.
When Erin neared the Staff Table, she tried not to hurry her pace or seem too eager to slide into the seat next to the Headmistress; regardless, her excitement was irrefutable. When she pulled out her chair enough to take her seat, her demeanor softened; Erin offered a small "excuse me" to the unknown woman on her right side as she softly brushed against her chair to sit down.
There. She was situated and on time.
Then, a broad smile spread across her face. "It's a pleasure to see you again, as always, A-... Headmistress." That was what she was supposed to call her, right? Was she allowed to use nicknames? Was that improper? She assumed so and continued, "I see that your superb eye for fashion has not faltered one bit over the years." She offered a nodding gesture down to the black polka-dotted dress and began to pour herself a cup of water as she spoke, "Classy, elegant, and chic. Perfectly balanced - excellent choice." She envied the woman, really; there was no way Erin could have worn a dress like that anymore. They were the same age, yet the woman sitting before her had aged much gentler than she had.
Lucky.
Another to sit between herself and the Herbology Professor, but this one ... was new ... and yet oddly familiar. Finding herself staring a good moment or two, she finally pulled her hazel eyes away and forced her gaze toward her badgers a moment to think. Taking another sip of water, she glanced back. Vindictus' chair, which meant the man was truly gone. Which meant this woman was his replacement. This woman who seemed SO familiar. And if she had gone to one quidditch game during her Hogwarts years she would have known instantly, but alas not the case.
Closing her eyes, she tried to think back to her house common room. Yes, her sitting doing her homework .... back in her third year ... OH! OH! This girl - woman - and her boss, they were seventh year chasers! She remembered vaguely them coming in after a practice or something one night. BUT what was her name? She had no idea; she was only 14 after all, when the woman graduated.
And she should really stop staring and thinking so much. Shaking her head, she gave the woman a smile. "Josephina Hadley, Arithmancy Professor. You were a Hufflepuff Chaser, weren't you?" Because just to make sure her recollection wasn't completely fail.
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Originally Posted by Destiny
It was going to snow, she knew it!
Not only was she actually attending the feast, but by the looks of it, it seemed like she had arrived right on time. She could even been considered early! There were only a handful of staff members at the staff table so far, and the sound of all the students chatting was not yet deafening. The table that was set up for the Board of Governor Candidates seemed to missing a few members, too. It was definitely going to snow.
Head tilted back some, so that she could look at the enchanted ceiling for any hints of snow, Vanora slowly made her way up to the staff table, doing her best to dodge anyone whose way she was in. Not that she could actually see if she was in anyone's way, but she did manage to make it to her seat without even touching anyone or anything, so she must have been doing something right.
She plopped herself right down onto her chair and put on a grin, just in case anyone was looking at her before going back to ceiling staring.
How many times would the word summer be said before Truebridge gave her speech?
And there was the first to sit ... closest to her. Well technically, if prior years were the norm, the woman was sort of sitting next to her, since there was only one chair between them. "Evening, Vanora. Welcome back." She said, giving the Magical Creatures Professor a friendly smile as she took notice of the fact that she was still surrounded by empty seats. Had a Runes and Astronomy professor not been found? Not that she would have been surprised if that were the case; she was quite acclimated to the extra elbow room lately.
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Originally Posted by Magical Soul
When you say it was sixty years later, it sounds way too long but Ab's eyes recognized every corridor, every corner out the grounds, and even the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall. The seventy something man climbed the few steps to the dais, leaning on his ever-so-useful cane and making sure to keep his back straight. It seemed to bend on its own with time, but not when he willed it not to. He took a second to glance at his co-staffers, a smile starting to brighten his face. They were so… lively.
He fixed his favorite pocket hanky and moved, not hurriedly, toward the loooooong table. Merlin, how was he supposed to greet and introduce himself to all those? He should've applied more ointment on his knees. You know... so they didn't squeak or jam. "Good evening fellows," An extra beaming toward Ethan's wife, she was bright and pretty as always. Not too red or pinkish today, that was incredibly relieving to his eyes. "Hello headmistress." Aww, see what he did there? Annie was all grown up in black and headmistress-y. He had to try that word, he should get used to it actually. His eyes then met the others, all young ladies... oh and a young man faaaar from where Ab stood. His eyes lingered long on the young man's face, they could be mates in this big women's solidarity.
Ab switched the cane to his other hand and went to sit at the end of the table, the closest end to him. That was his place if his memory served him right.
Just as she had those thoughts though on the extra elbow room, as if her thoughts were echoed in the Hall, another colleague joined the ranks at the table. This one took the seat at the end. An older gentleman, probably old enough to be her father .... or grandfather if her father started young. The Runes Professor, no doubt, unless of course he was senile and forgot where he was supposed to sit. BUT she was KIND and was going to give him the benefit of the doubt. Plus she liked the idea of actually sitting next to a live human again.
"Evening, sir," Josephina smiled broadly at him. "I trust you're the new Runes Professor? I'm Josephina Hadley, Arithmancy Professor."
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SPOILER!!: Leo
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Originally Posted by Nordic Witch
Turning towards Seren who looked as radiant and flowery as ever Leo grimaced at her question. "It had its highs and lows." His thoughts drifted over to the library that he had walked through earlier. It was still very much in tatters and burn marks and gaping holes after the books were still ever present in the reference section. Dejectedly he said "The library still looks like a disaster zone with burn marks and soot everywhere. I'm going to have to close the reference section until I can get it refurbished---"Leo trailed off with a cough. Pouring himself some water he took a few sips. Trying to change the topic to not spoil his mood he asked "How are the green houses looking? Gotten any new plants this year?"
While he had been talking to Seren, the new Quidditch official had arrived and sat down on Annie’s left. The short haired blond that had taken over, after Vindictus had left at the end of last term. Waving a little at her, he greeted. "Hi, I’m Leobald, the school librarian. Just thought I'd say hi and welcome."
Even further down the table, past Callie and the new quidditch official he saw Vanora slip into her seat. It was too far away to shout a welcome so he settled with giving her a wave and mouthing a 'good evening' in her direction.
Seren offered Leo a sympathetic smile, the kind that was fused with sadness. She knew what loss felt like, what devastation felt like... but she also knew it was possible to cope, to get past it and move on. "Don't worry... I'm sure we'll have it restored to its former glory in time..."
The change of topic was appreciated, talk of last terms events stirred up memories of the Umbrella Vinora...and the woman that blew it up. No, Seren was not pleased, but she could move on... she could. "I did actually, and greenhouse six has had a complete makeover... it's been a long time coming, but it's so worth it. You should come down and have a look sometime."
SPOILER!!: Ab
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Originally Posted by Magical Soul
When you say it was sixty years later, it sounds way too long but Ab's eyes recognized every corridor, every corner out the grounds, and even the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall. The seventy something man climbed the few steps to the dais, leaning on his ever-so-useful cane and making sure to keep his back straight. It seemed to bend on its own with time, but not when he willed it not to. He took a second to glance at his co-staffers, a smile starting to brighten his face. They were so… lively.
He fixed his favorite pocket hanky and moved, not hurriedly, toward the loooooong table. Merlin, how was he supposed to greet and introduce himself to all those? He should've applied more ointment on his knees. You know... so they didn't squeak or jam. "Good evening fellows," An extra beaming toward Ethan's wife, she was bright and pretty as always. Not too red or pinkish today, that was incredibly relieving to his eyes. "Hello headmistress." Aww, see what he did there? Annie was all grown up in black and headmistress-y. He had to try that word, he should get used to it actually. His eyes then met the others, all young ladies... oh and a young man faaaar from where Ab stood. His eyes lingered long on the young man's face, they could be mates in this big women's solidarity.
Ab switched the cane to his other hand and went to sit at the end of the table, the closest end to him. That was his place if his memory served him right.
Eyes wide, and smile lifting, Seren observed the elderly man that was joining their ranks. He looked delightful! She really ought to introduce herself, perhaps when tables and seating plans didn't prohibit it. She doubted he could see her from where he sat, but she smiled and waved regardless.
SPOILER!!: Fina
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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising
"Evening Seren," Fina greeted back, before too many others filed into their seats in between them. "Yes, I did. You?"
Oh good, she'd enjoyed her break. It'd be a shame if anyone didn't really... a down right shame. "Oh absolutely" she replied with a mischievous smile.
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Annie, like Seren, was wondering what had caused the sudden upswing in formality. Everyone (the Herbology professor excluded) was 'Mrs. Truebridge' this and 'Headmistress' that. She didn't mind, necessarily, but it did strike her as amusing when Callie addressed everyone at the table by their first name and then added in her formal, married name last. Amusing, that was all. Surely they weren't all sucking up because she still hadn't announced her choice of deputy?
Heheh. No matter. Annie returned the greetings with smiles and waves, being too far away from most of them to strike up a real conversation. She had been about to mutter something about her quiet summer to Fina, but then one of her seatmates arrived...
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The time had come.
It was quite a bizarre feeling, Erin decided, as she glided through the Great Hall with her head held high and moved with purpose toward the Staff Table. The return to Hogwarts was quite unexpected; she - and the rest of the Wizarding World, it seemed - never thought Vindictus would leave his position, nor did she ever think she would get this kind of opportunity.
And it was a big deal.
She certainly appeared more confident than she felt, she knew, but first impressions were everything, were they not? Both the students and professors would surely draw their first conclusions about the new Quidditch Official on her appearance. So, naturally, she had tried to dress as casually proper as she could - proper enough to earn respect, yet... she hoped that the smile that crept up to her eyes was a tremendous indicator of kindness behind her current attire.
When Erin neared the Staff Table, she tried not to hurry her pace or seem too eager to slide into the seat next to the Headmistress; regardless, her excitement was irrefutable. When she pulled out her chair enough to take her seat, her demeanor softened; Erin offered a small "excuse me" to the unknown woman on her right side as she softly brushed against her chair to sit down.
There. She was situated and on time.
Then, a broad smile spread across her face. "It's a pleasure to see you again, as always, A-... Headmistress." That was what she was supposed to call her, right? Was she allowed to use nicknames? Was that improper? She assumed so and continued, "I see that your superb eye for fashion has not faltered one bit over the years." She offered a nodding gesture down to the black polka-dotted dress and began to pour herself a cup of water as she spoke, "Classy, elegant, and chic. Perfectly balanced - excellent choice." She envied the woman, really; there was no way Erin could have worn a dress like that anymore. They were the same age, yet the woman sitting before her had aged much gentler than she had.
Lucky.
...and she was right on time, and dressed quite nicely as well. Anastasia didn't remember Erin having THAT much of a sense of style, but well, the purple looked lovely on her. It helped that her old housemate was throwing compliments her way too. Hehe.
"Hello Erin dear, you know you can call me Annie," the redhead turned her head and smiled toward the flying instructor. "And thank you; this dress is vintage, would you believe it? It's over 100 years old now." Not that she had owned it that long, but heh, there were some perks that came along with cleaning out a deceased relative's things.
She sipped at her water glass and daintily set it back down, deciding she had better return the compliment. "That color looks great on you, you know. Did you have any trouble getting to the castle?" Hopefully not? Hogwarts just wouldn't be Hogwarts without at least one jock quidditch professor.
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Alistaire Firth entered the Great Hall looking distinctly windswept. Those boats go faster than I remember. Running his hands through his hair, he attempted to right the flyaway strands. It wouldn't do to not look put-together at his first opening feast. Especially with the Board candidates here. Especially when I have to sit next to Truebridge. He still felt nervous around her.
Convinced that he'd done all he could in the hair department, he swallowed once and strode up the gap between tables. When he neared the front, he sent a polite nod in the general direction of the candidate table before mounting the dais. He was beginning to regret having to sit in the middle, because it took him so long to get to his seat. This was bad for two reasons: one because he was hungry, and two because it just gave that much more opportunity to be stared at.
He passed several empty seats that would soon belong Magnus, Lafay, and Cerulean, then a present Kitridge and Bentley, and finally Tillstorm's vacant seat before coming to a stop behind his throne-like chair. Where was everyone? "Evenin' Headmistress," he said cordially, inclining his head to her. Then he sank down into his chair, arranging his kilt and straightening his jacket. It was time for the Sorting, no? Then the best part: the food!
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It was quite a bizarre feeling, Erin decided, as she glided through the Great Hall with her head held high and moved with purpose toward the Staff Table. The return to Hogwarts was quite unexpected; she - and the rest of the Wizarding World, it seemed - never thought Vindictus would leave his position, nor did she ever think she would get this kind of opportunity.
And it was a big deal.
She certainly appeared more confident than she felt, she knew, but first impressions were everything, were they not? Both the students and professors would surely draw their first conclusions about the new Quidditch Official on her appearance. So, naturally, she had tried to dress as casually proper as she could - proper enough to earn respect, yet... she hoped that the smile that crept up to her eyes was a tremendous indicator of kindness behind her current attire.
When Erin neared the Staff Table, she tried not to hurry her pace or seem too eager to slide into the seat next to the Headmistress; regardless, her excitement was irrefutable. When she pulled out her chair enough to take her seat, her demeanor softened; Erin offered a small "excuse me" to the unknown woman on her right side as she softly brushed against her chair to sit down.
There. She was situated and on time.
Then, a broad smile spread across her face. "It's a pleasure to see you again, as always, A-... Headmistress." That was what she was supposed to call her, right? Was she allowed to use nicknames? Was that improper? She assumed so and continued, "I see that your superb eye for fashion has not faltered one bit over the years." She offered a nodding gesture down to the black polka-dotted dress and began to pour herself a cup of water as she spoke, "Classy, elegant, and chic. Perfectly balanced - excellent choice." She envied the woman, really; there was no way Erin could have worn a dress like that anymore. They were the same age, yet the woman sitting before her had aged much gentler than she had.
Lucky.
It was like the replacement for Max had pyschic powers (she would have to look into that) because as soon as Callie had wondered who would be sitting there, she appeared. The woman excused herself as she scooted past her chair. "No problem at all." The blonde said, before catching a glimpse of the slightly older woman, who was also blonde, as she took a seat next to her. She was happy to see a woman was hired as Quiddich Official/Flying Instructor--woman could do anything a man could naturally.
The dress was astonishingly purple, and she loved it. She would have to ask her where she got it later, but now it would be polite to introduce herself. "Good evening, Calista Elwood, Divination." She held out a bangled hand and wrist to shake.
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Originally Posted by Hera
Seren was rather amused, smiling into her glass of water as she sipped, she wondered why on earth everyone seemed to be so formal with Annie. Well... granted, she had been too at this time last year, and during the interview too.. but that was a formal matter, this, well this ought be to more sociable. Besides, the redhead had said to her last year that she could call her Annie. Was this an exclusive thing? Was she special?!
Deciding she shouldn't read too much into it, and deciding that other people's behaviours shouldn't influence her own, Seren turned her attention to her colleages, still, all smiles.
"Hey Callie," Seren quickly replied, the blonde's presence having an instantaneous affect on her mood. From cheerful, to more cherrful... if that were even possible. "Thanks!" she half yelled and half whispered... the result being an oddly muffled sound. "How was your summer? I love your hair!"
Indeed, Callie's locks were lovely this evening, lovely waves... oh how she loved waves. And those, were killer waves[/i].
Oh good, Seren was able to hear her from all the way over there.
"You're welcome!" The blonde was about to answer the the Herbology Professor's question about her summer but she was momentarily elated by the mention of her hair. "Oh thanks for noticing Seren, I got this new curling spell kit from Primpernelle's over the summer. I just could never get it to cooperate like this before." She could always let her borrow it if she wanted.
"Summer was great. Medea and I stayed together and just sort of hung out." A single-ladies summer of sorts. They had had fun. Yep!
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Originally Posted by Magical Soul
When you say it was sixty years later, it sounds way too long but Ab's eyes recognized every corridor, every corner out the grounds, and even the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall. The seventy something man climbed the few steps to the dais, leaning on his ever-so-useful cane and making sure to keep his back straight. It seemed to bend on its own with time, but not when he willed it not to. He took a second to glance at his co-staffers, a smile starting to brighten his face. They were so… lively.
He fixed his favorite pocket hanky and moved, not hurriedly, toward the loooooong table. Merlin, how was he supposed to greet and introduce himself to all those? He should've applied more ointment on his knees. You know... so they didn't squeak or jam. "Good evening fellows," An extra beaming toward Ethan's wife, she was bright and pretty as always. Not too red or pinkish today, that was incredibly relieving to his eyes. "Hello headmistress." Aww, see what he did there? Annie was all grown up in black and headmistress-y. He had to try that word, he should get used to it actually. His eyes then met the others, all young ladies... oh and a young man faaaar from where Ab stood. His eyes lingered long on the young man's face, they could be mates in this big women's solidarity.
Ab switched the cane to his other hand and went to sit at the end of the table, the closest end to him. That was his place if his memory served him right.
More sips of water to quell the hunger in her stomach, and she then heard a new voice, one of a man she didn't recognize.
The blonde turned to her right to see an grey-haired man with a cane and a genuine smile waving down to Anastasia and the other staff as well. She couldn't help herself but she spoke, rather quietly but still out-loud. "Aww look at the poppaw!" She couldn't help it, he seemed so nice and cute, like her grandpa was.
"Hello sir!" she called down to him and waved, a bright smile on her own face. Calista would definately need to go meet him properly later.
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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising
And there was one more to add to the chairs that were between herself and Seren; no doubt in the next five minutes, more chairs would be filled between herself and the Herbology Professor. "Evening Calista," the Arithmancy professor smiled back at the blond. "I did, I did. How about yourself? You know, we really ought to reserve some more time to get to know each other." They're subjects were both divining based, even if hers was more concrete in her mind. But also, she felt like she never spent enough time with her colleagues except during meals.
"Oh that's good to hear," Callie said to Fina as she turned more in her chair to peer down at the woman as she talked. "Mine was good as well, quiet and spent with friends." And speaking of friends, the Arithmancy professor brought up a good point.
She was right. "We really should! I actually have a plan for that kind of thing this term, we shall see huh?" And she gave the woman a little wink and a smile. She really was lovely and their subjects were rather similar.
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Originally Posted by Destiny
It was going to snow, she knew it!
Not only was she actually attending the feast, but by the looks of it, it seemed like she had arrived right on time. She could even been considered early! There were only a handful of staff members at the staff table so far, and the sound of all the students chatting was not yet deafening. The table that was set up for the Board of Governor Candidates seemed to missing a few members, too. It was definitely going to snow.
Head tilted back some, so that she could look at the enchanted ceiling for any hints of snow, Vanora slowly made her way up to the staff table, doing her best to dodge anyone whose way she was in. Not that she could actually see if she was in anyone's way, but she did manage to make it to her seat without even touching anyone or anything, so she must have been doing something right.
She plopped herself right down onto her chair and put on a grin, just in case anyone was looking at her before going back to ceiling staring.
How many times would the word summer be said before Truebridge gave her speech?
"Evening Vanora, you're looking nice tonight." Not that she didn't always but yeah. Callie couldn't help but remember this night a year ago when the new Care of Magical Creatures professor had gotten so many looks for being rather infromal. She had been cute still but she had done much better this term.
"How are the creatures in the stables and barn?" The blonde had remembered some of them had been killed last term by the ghost and killer plant--it had made her sad to think about and they didn't even belong to her.
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Alistaire Firth entered the Great Hall looking distinctly windswept. Those boats go faster than I remember. Running his hands through his hair, he attempted to right the flyaway strands. It wouldn't do to not look put-together at his first opening feast. Especially with the Board candidates here. Especially when I have to sit next to Truebridge. He still felt nervous around her.
Convinced that he'd done all he could in the hair department, he swallowed once and strode up the gap between tables. When he neared the front, he sent a polite nod in the general direction of the candidate table before mounting the dais. He was beginning to regret having to sit in the middle, because it took him so long to get to his seat. This was bad for two reasons: one because he was hungry, and two because it just gave that much more opportunity to be stared at.
He passed several empty seats that would soon belong Magnus, Lafay, and Cerulean, then a present Kitridge and Bentley, and finally Tillstorm's vacant seat before coming to a stop behind his throne-like chair. Where was everyone? "Evenin' Headmistress," he said cordially, inclining his head to her. Then he sank down into his chair, arranging his kilt and straightening his jacket. It was time for the Sorting, no? Then the best part: the food!
Callie had remembered that Sebastian wasn't going to be sitting in the Groundskeeper chair this year but she couldn't help herself from being suprised by the new, equally, if not more attractive Groundskeeper made his appearance by rushing into the Great Hall, wind-swept and a bit out of breath. Was that a Groundskeeper thing? It was like a big strong man rushing into a room to save you....*siiigh*
The Divination professor needed to act professional. She hadn't really looked as rediculous as she had thought she did just now, did she? She shook her head, took another drink and then waited for the man to take his seat.
Wait....was he wearing a skirt? O__________o
She guessed she could look past that. At least he didn't have scrawny chicken legs sticking out from beneath it. "Good evening. You must be out new Groundskeeper." She said leaning behind the Headmistress's chair, since she would probably find it rude to lean over her to meet the handsome new hire. "Calista Elwood, Divination. You can call me Callie though."
SPOILER!!: Eva and Rose
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Originally Posted by Nordic Witch
Leobald had arrived at Hogwarts to unpack and settle in early since he now had two cats to think of too. The two cats which he had bought in Diagon Alley together with Medea had already impacted his life in a big way. They were already family and he had only had them a few weeks. Satisfied that his pets were good for the feast with toys, food, scratching poles and the works Leo headed down to the Great Hall.
Clad in dark red robes he entered through the big oak doors noting that a few of his colleagues had already found their seats on the dais. Leo took his time to pass by the house tables waving to some students and stopping to say hello to others.
When he made it up to the staff dais several minutes later he greeted his colleagues with big smiles. "Good evening Mrs Truebridge, Fina, Callie, Medea and Seren! I hope everyone enjoyed their breaks?"
Going around the dais to slip into his seat, two seats away from Seren he noticed a rectangular wrapped package waiting for him on his plate. Leo sat down wondering who had given him a gift. Looking for a note he found one attached to the underside of the package in cursive hand writing it read
Pulling off the wrapping paper around the package Leo looked down at a thick book by Patrick Levander called '100.5 tips on how you secure your home and workplace.' In fine print at the bottom it read. 'We can’t guarantee that all tips will have desired effect.' As much as he wanted to start reading the book right then and there, he couldn’t. Gingerly handling the book between his hands he looked right to catch Medea’s eye. "Thank you so much for the book Medea."he beamed happily.
The Librarian, Leo, waved down at her from across the table and Callie waved right back. He was always so nice and she felt horrible about his Library. He had never done anything to that ghost and he goes and destroys the place. Well...it had been Sophia's fault really right? She liked to blame her so in her mind it was.
Oh but he was now thanking Medea for a book? She stopped pointing at the Groundskeeper and making funny eyes at her friend when she saw this, gift?
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Sophia was in no particular rush to come down to the feast. This was her third term being Charms professor and she had to admit it was all starting to grow on her...even the kids... In any case she was excited to wear her dragon skin dress, if only William was still at Hogwarts, she was sure the man would just absolutely love it.
Ha!
She clicked her way into the Great Hall eying the students as she made her way up to the staff table. They all seemed to be behaving for now anyways.
"Good evening!" She announced with an unnatural cheerfulness...(unnatural with her anyways) to the general table. Oh look the new persons had arrived.
"Medea..." She turned to the woman sitting next to her. "Have you spoken to William about his precious Pygmy Puffs?"
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Josephina stopped fiddling with her bracelet as she felt more of her colleagues filing in near her. For once was her side of the table actually more filled than the other side? That may have been a first!
Taking a quiet sip from her water goblet, she gave a friendly smile to the Defense Professor. "Evening, Medea. My summer was . . . relaxing, actually. Spent some much needed time with family." Reported on her nephew's outstanding abilities on the quidditch pitch too, but she didn't add that. It wasn't like Medea wasn't around last term that she didn't know of his skills. "How about you? You have a nice summer?"
"How nice." she nodded a little. Relaxing summers were always welcome, especially with family. Especially, after crazy school terms with people eating plants and ghosts. "I've had a good summer. Relaxing too." Mmhmm. "Think ve all needed one of those this time."
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Smiling, as always, Seren meandered up to the staff dais whilst casting a watchful eye of the students, particularly her Lions. It was always interesting seeing them settle down, get back into routine, or find their place in this new world. Some faces were missing from the crowd, but she tried not to think about that, instead, she smiled brightly at her colleagues. "Evening Annie... Medea, Fina," she greeted, noticing that she was at the lonely side of the table... for the time being. "Enjoyed your summers?" she asked, perching herself on her seat and pouring a glass of water.
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She passed behind the Arithmancy's Professor's chair on the way to her own. "Evening Fina, did you have a nice summer?" She quickly hoped that the woman would have some people to sit between this feast. She then saw Medea and quickly joined her. "Hey stranger." She giggled as she sqeezed the brunette's arm. It wasn't like they had just spent the entire summer together or anything.
Just settling into her seat, Medea looked up to notice two things. One, her name being called by the Herbology professor and the noise of jingling bracelets. Both brought a smile to her face. "Hello, Seren." she greeted as the Herbology professor went down the table to her own seat.
In which her view was blocked by another blonde. "Heeey, haven't seen you in forever." Hehe. What was it, that morning, was the last they saw one another? Yesterday? The day before? "Hope you had a good summer."
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When he made it up to the staff dais several minutes later he greeted his colleagues with big smiles. "Good evening Mrs Truebridge, Fina, Callie, Medea and Seren! I hope everyone enjoyed their breaks?"
Going around the dais to slip into his seat, two seats away from Seren he noticed a rectangular wrapped package waiting for him on his plate. Leo sat down wondering who had given him a gift. Looking for a note he found one attached to the underside of the package in cursive hand writing it read
Pulling off the wrapping paper around the package Leo looked down at a thick book by Patrick Levander called '100.5 tips on how you secure your home and workplace.' In fine print at the bottom it read. 'We can’t guarantee that all tips will have desired effect.' As much as he wanted to start reading the book right then and there, he couldn’t. Gingerly handling the book between his hands he looked right to catch Medea’s eye. "Thank you so much for the book Medea."he beamed happily.
Having been distracted with others, she hadn't noticed Leo had come in until her view passed by her friend, down the table, ready to rest on the unopened book sitting on Leo's plate. However, he was already there and it was already opened, which came as a surprise. She smiled, happy that he enjoyed it. "You're welcome." she called down to him.
She was going to have to pay him a visit soon. Point out which tips were actually worth it.
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Sophia was in no particular rush to come down to the feast. This was her third term being Charms professor and she had to admit it was all starting to grow on her...even the kids... In any case she was excited to wear her dragon skin dress, if only William was still at Hogwarts, she was sure the man would just absolutely love it.
Ha!
She clicked her way into the Great Hall eying the students as she made her way up to the staff table. They all seemed to be behaving for now anyways.
"Good evening!" She announced with an unnatural cheerfulness...(unnatural with her anyways) to the general table. Oh look the new persons had arrived.
"Medea..." She turned to the woman sitting next to her. "Have you spoken to William about his precious Pygmy Puffs?"
It was then she noticed the newcomers of staff starting to arrive. All of them which looked nothing like their Charms professor who looked more stern than hippogriff debating the movement of a bow. Then again, the woman was full of surprises. Like right now. With her suspiciously cheerful greeting.
Ahem.
Hmmm? "Vot?" Her? William? Pygmy Puffs? "Vot about Villiam and pygmy puffs?"
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Lafay was seated in her usual spot. Her eyes were on the Slytherin table making sure those brats were behaving. She saw her new gray streak of hair fall in front of her, and she quickly moved it back behind her ear. She sipped on her tea and kept watch.
Seren was officially excited to see Vindictus' replacement. Sad as it was that her former professor, Head of House and quidditch official had left them.. it was also exciting to see knew faces, and especially female faces!
Leaning along the length of the table, toward Annie and the new woman, Seren beamed brightly. "Hi, I'm Seren... just wanted to say welcome."
Aw, how nice! Erin smiled as she leaned into the table to peer across Annie at the new woman greeting her. "Thank you, Seren - good evening. It's a pleasure to meet you." Even though she didn't quite know who she really was or what she did at the school, of course it was nice all the same. "I'm Erin James, the new Quidditch Official." She offered a small wave of the hand in greeting, knowing Annie wouldn't care too much to be leaned across for a handshake.
The new Quidditch Official, though. That was... the most bizarre statement - and the realization of her position was finally beginning to sink in.
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While he had been talking to Seren, the new Quidditch official had arrived and sat down on Annie’s left. The short haired blond that had taken over, after Vindictus had left at the end of last term. Waving a little at her, he greeted. "Hi, I’m Leobald, the school librarian. Just thought I'd say hi and welcome."
She didn't have much time to dwell on the anxious feeling that was bubbling in the pit of her stomach, though, as an attractive male head peeked out from behind Seren's. The librarian was a male? That was a welcome change in pace from Erin's experience of having Madame Rowena as the librarian during her years at Hogwarts. Now that she thought about it, the stereotype of librarians being females was quite silly.
This Leobald was a good man to combat the status quo.
"Pleasure to meet you, Leobald - I'm Erin James, the new flying instructor." You probably know my son, Maximus, he's quite the bookworm, she wanted to go on, but could hear Max's embarrassed plea of 'please don't talk about me too much at Hogwarts' echoing in her head. She would respect her son's wish - for the time being.
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[QUOTE=PhoenixRising;11289716]Another to sit between herself and the Herbology Professor, but this one ... was new ... and yet oddly familiar. Finding herself staring a good moment or two, she finally pulled her hazel eyes away and forced her gaze toward her badgers a moment to think. Taking another sip of water, she glanced back. Vindictus' chair, which meant the man was truly gone. Which meant this woman was his replacement. This woman who seemed SO familiar. And if she had gone to one quidditch game during her Hogwarts years she would have known instantly, but alas not the case.
Closing her eyes, she tried to think back to her house common room. Yes, her sitting doing her homework .... back in her third year ... OH! OH! This girl - woman - and her boss, they were seventh year chasers! She remembered vaguely them coming in after a practice or something one night. BUT what was her name? She had no idea; she was only 14 after all, when the woman graduated.
And she should really stop staring and thinking so much. Shaking her head, she gave the woman a smile. "Josephina Hadley, Arithmancy Professor. You were a Hufflepuff Chaser, weren't you?" Because just to make sure her recollection wasn't completely fail.
There was quite a bit of talking across the table, wasn't there?
It was endearing and heartwarming for all of the professors to be eager to greet the newcomer - really, she wasn't complaining - but they were almost... too happy, weren't they? Were they trying to size up Vindictus' replacement? Were they upset that he had left them? Was she destined to be compared to the man this entire term?
Probably.
But perhaps that could work in her favor.
You were a Hufflepuff Chaser. The words caught Erin off guard as she peered down at the woman who introduced herself as the Arithmancy Professor. Turning briefly to grin to Annie, Erin answered gleefully, "I'm surprised that you remember that, but... yes - of course! Annie and I were quite the duo." They had been, arguably, the best Chasers in the school. "It was a shame that Annie didn't pursue a career professionally," she added dismally. "Oh - it's Erin James, by the way - you would have known me as Erin Andrews. It's a pleasure to... meet you properly." She offered a sincere, warm smile to Hadley, silently adding her to the list of professors that would make fine comrades.
Text Cut: Bunz
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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl
Annie, like Seren, was wondering what had caused the sudden upswing in formality. Everyone (the Herbology professor excluded) was 'Mrs. Truebridge' this and 'Headmistress' that. She didn't mind, necessarily, but it did strike her as amusing when Callie addressed everyone at the table by their first name and then added in her formal, married name last. Amusing, that was all. Surely they weren't all sucking up because she still hadn't announced her choice of deputy?
Heheh. No matter. Annie returned the greetings with smiles and waves, being too far away from most of them to strike up a real conversation. She had been about to mutter something about her quiet summer to Fina, but then one of her seatmates arrived...
...and she was right on time, and dressed quite nicely as well. Anastasia didn't remember Erin having THAT much of a sense of style, but well, the purple looked lovely on her. It helped that her old housemate was throwing compliments her way too. Hehe.
"Hello Erin dear, you know you can call me Annie," the redhead turned her head and smiled toward the flying instructor. "And thank you; this dress is vintage, would you believe it? It's over 100 years old now." Not that she had owned it that long, but heh, there were some perks that came along with cleaning out a deceased relative's things.
She sipped at her water glass and daintily set it back down, deciding she had better return the compliment. "That color looks great on you, you know. Did you have any trouble getting to the castle?" Hopefully not? Hogwarts just wouldn't be Hogwarts without at least one jock quidditch professor.
Drawing her attention back to her old friend, Erin smiled softly and offered a nod of understanding once permission was given for informality, then proceeded to subconsciously smooth out her own dress as Annie spoke about her 'vintage' attire. "Could've fooled me - looks as good as new - a splendid find, really." Or wherever she got it from. "You wear it well." No surprise there.
When Annie returned the sentiment, Erin shook her head humbly, unable to suppress the embarrassed smile that threatened to spread across her entire face. "No, no - thank you, of course - I have always been fond of purple. Trouble? No, not at all - and it feels... right to be back here." Her gaze settled on Annie's with a bright-eyed, searching expression. Did she feel the same way about being back at Hogwarts? Had she fallen in love with it all over again? "And with both of us being here - it almost feels as if we never said goodbye." Goodbye to the school, goodbye to each other.
It just felt... right.
Text Cut: Elwood
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Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01
It was like the replacement for Max had psychic powers (she would have to look into that) because as soon as Callie had wondered who would be sitting there, she appeared. The woman excused herself as she scooted past her chair. "No problem at all." The blonde said, before catching a glimpse of the slightly older woman, who was also blonde, as she took a seat next to her. She was happy to see a woman was hired as Quidditch Official/Flying Instructor--woman could do anything a man could naturally.
The dress was astonishingly purple, and she loved it. She would have to ask her where she got it later, but now it would be polite to introduce herself. "Good evening, Calista Elwood, Divination." She held out a bangled hand and wrist to shake.
When the blonde on her other side introduced herself, Erin extended her arm to shake her hand with a cheery grin. "Erin James, Quidditch and Flying Instructor," she replied pleasantly. The vibe that Calista was already giving off was one of a kind heart and strong mind, perhaps a bit loopy - but that was the best kind of person, wasn't it? "It's lovely to meet you - that's quite the dress. If you don't mind me asking... how long have you been on staff?"
Gemma walked into the Great Hall hurriedly. She was running later than she had ever been. She had been working hard on getting the Ravenclaw Common Room all put together and she had lost track of time. She had just enough time to brush her hair and put on her white dress suit and her new black and white heels and then she had to run..slowly in her heels...out the door and down to the Great Hall.
She smiled as she got to the table and she did her usual pass up and down the table to say hello and introduce herself before sitting down. She glanced at the Headmistress and hoped she had enough time to make her rounds before the Opening Speech started.
She smiled at Lafay as the woman kept a close eye on the Slytherin Table..."I hope you had a good break." she said nicely but quickly.
Seeing Medea, she nodded and smiled at the DADA Professor, "Glad to see you back again Medea! Did you do anything exciting for the break?"
As she got close to Bellaire, she instantly noticed her dragon skin dress...she liked it but she knew she would never be brave enough to wear it....it definitely fit Bellaire perfectly. "Sophia, that dress looks great on you!"
She stopped in front of one of the new faces and held out her hand and tried not to make an odd face as she noticed that the man had on a kilt...surely he knew how to sit appropriately in that thing...she thought with a smile, "Welcome to Hogwarts, I'm Gemma Cerluean, Muggle Studies."
As she glanced at the Ravenclaw Table...just keeping an eye on her lovelies, she walked a little bit further nodding her head up and down slightly at some of the returning staff members not really wanting to interrupt their conversations.
She finally made it to another new face and she held out her hand and smiled at the older gentleman...yes...he must be the eldest on the Staff this term, "Gemma Cerulean, Muggle Studies...I hope you've had a good start at Hogwarts so far..."
She felt her face turn red as she got closer to the Librarian...yes she was still embarrassed about the whole falling in his lap incident at the end of last term. She smiled his way and with a little wave said, "Leo...it's always nice to see you...Good break?...any more books donated to the library?" she tried not to stumble through her words from embarrassment.
When she made it to the COMC professor, she couldn't help but follow the woman's stare to the ceiling. It was like she was in a trance or even hypnotized by the ceiling. She smiled at the woman and just gave a little 'Hello!' not really sure if she could break the trance.
She finally made it to her seat and sat down taking a quick drink and then focusing in her whole attention on the Ravvie Table...she must make sure they were acting well...she would not handle them being out of line...
Just as she had those thoughts though on the extra elbow room, as if her thoughts were echoed in the Hall, another colleague joined the ranks at the table. This one took the seat at the end. An older gentleman, probably old enough to be her father .... or grandfather if her father started young. The Runes Professor, no doubt, unless of course he was senile and forgot where he was supposed to sit. BUT she was KIND and was going to give him the benefit of the doubt. Plus she liked the idea of actually sitting next to a live human again.
"Evening, sir," Josephina smiled broadly at him. "I trust you're the new Runes Professor? I'm Josephina Hadley, Arithmancy Professor."
By the time Ab was seated on the comfy chair, the young lady sitting next to him started to talk. Oh dear, he forgot to introduce himself too. "You are correct, professor Hadley." His eyes sparkled behind his glasses, with his right hand he was trying to balance the cane against the table. "Abraham Botros." He placed his hand on his heart before extending it to the lady, an Egyptian tradition he picked during those thirty years.
"Character number eight." He added after a moment, he was familiar with Arithmancy, you see. Not too much, but enough. "My character number."
Text Cut: Seren <3
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Originally Posted by Hera
Eyes wide, and smile lifting, Seren observed the elderly man that was joining their ranks. He looked delightful! She really ought to introduce herself, perhaps when tables and seating plans didn't prohibit it. She doubted he could see her from where he sat, but she smiled and waved regardless.
He was too focused on his cane, and the numbers lady to notice anything else. His seat at the end of the table was kind of distant from everyone, too. Maybe it was for the good... he could take a quick nap before Ethan's wife gave the welcome speech. Although he should be awake by then, seeing that she could address the new professors by name. Okay, naps for later.
Text Cut: Callie ^.^
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More sips of water to quell the hunger in her stomach, and she then heard a new voice, one of a man she didn't recognize.
The blonde turned to her right to see an grey-haired man with a cane and a genuine smile waving down to Anastasia and the other staff as well. She couldn't help herself but she spoke, rather quietly but still out-loud. "Aww look at the poppaw!" She couldn't help it, he seemed so nice and cute, like her grandpa was.
"Hello sir!" she called down to him and waved, a bright smile on her own face. Calista would definately need to go meet him properly later.
The cane was finally balanced on the table's ledge when someone squeaked excitedly spoke. Maybe to him? Ab stretched himself a bit forward and saw another young lady waving with a very big smile on her face. He smiled widely at her and... yeah, he didn't really wave but raised his hand. "Good evening, young lady. It's Abraham Botros." She didn't have to call him 'sir', that word was for students only.
Text Cut: Gemma :33
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Originally Posted by Lezleighd
She finally made it to another new face and she held out her hand and smiled at the older gentleman...yes...he must be the eldest on the Staff this term, "Gemma Cerulean, Muggle Studies...I hope you've had a good start at Hogwarts so far..."
Well, weren't his colleagues turning out to be quite the warmhearted? Ab hung on to the table as he stood up and shook the woman in white's hand. "Pleasure meeting you, professor Cerulean. Abraham Botros, Ancient Runes." He let go of her hand and patted his heart once before plopping back down to his chair. "It's a very special day, after all those years." He gave the Hall a nostalgic affectionate smile.
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Parting ways with Althea, Dash continued up to the staff table, hands in his pocket. Scanning the table for all the new staff members Dash noticed that many of the new staff were too far away for him to greet and so he wouldn't waste his time doing so. There was however one man who was close enough, to which Dash gave him a sold nod, before taking his seat.
Before the History of Magic professor offered any hellos or good evenings, he drew his wand, and tapped it against his goblet, checking to make sure that his water did not in fact contain any hidden potions.
Willy might have been gone, but it was not routine to cheek.
"Bentley." He gave the woman a small smile before tucking his wand away. "Leo, Gemma, Hecate." Hello, hello?
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Text Cut: Callie XD
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Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01
Callie had remembered that Sebastian wasn't going to be sitting in the Groundskeeper chair this year but she couldn't help herself from being suprised by the new, equally, if not more attractive Groundskeeper made his appearance by rushing into the Great Hall, wind-swept and a bit out of breath. Was that a Groundskeeper thing? It was like a big strong man rushing into a room to save you....*siiigh*
The Divination professor needed to act professional. She hadn't really looked as rediculous as she had thought she did just now, did she? She shook her head, took another drink and then waited for the man to take his seat.
Wait....was he wearing a skirt? O__________o
She guessed she could look past that. At least he didn't have scrawny chicken legs sticking out from beneath it. "Good evening. You must be out new Groundskeeper." She said leaning behind the Headmistress's chair, since she would probably find it rude to lean over her to meet the handsome new hire. "Calista Elwood, Divination. You can call me Callie though."
Off to his right, he heard the word Groundskeeper. So someone was probably talking to him. He looked past Truebridge, but saw no one looking towards him. Then he noticed someone leaning back, looking towards him from behind the Headmistress. He inclined his head toward her. "Alistaire Firth, Groundskeeper. An' yeh can call me Ali, if yeh'd like."
Add that to the list of names he had to remember. Calista Elwood, a.k.a. Callie.
Text Cut: Gemma
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Originally Posted by Lezleighd
Gemma walked into the Great Hall hurriedly. She was running later than she had ever been. She had been working hard on getting the Ravenclaw Common Room all put together and she had lost track of time. She had just enough time to brush her hair and put on her white dress suit and her new black and white heels and then she had to run..slowly in her heels...out the door and down to the Great Hall.
She smiled as she got to the table and she did her usual pass up and down the table to say hello and introduce herself before sitting down. She glanced at the Headmistress and hoped she had enough time to make her rounds before the Opening Speech started.
She smiled at Lafay as the woman kept a close eye on the Slytherin Table..."I hope you had a good break." she said nicely but quickly.
Seeing Medea, she nodded and smiled at the DADA Professor, "Glad to see you back again Medea! Did you do anything exciting for the break?"
As she got close to Bellaire, she instantly noticed her dragon skin dress...she liked it but she knew she would never be brave enough to wear it....it definitely fit Bellaire perfectly. "Sophia, that dress looks great on you!"
She stopped in front of one of the new faces and held out her hand and tried not to make an odd face as she noticed that the man had on a kilt...surely he knew how to sit appropriately in that thing...she thought with a smile, "Welcome to Hogwarts, I'm Gemma Cerluean, Muggle Studies."
As she glanced at the Ravenclaw Table...just keeping an eye on her lovelies, she walked a little bit further nodding her head up and down slightly at some of the returning staff members not really wanting to interrupt their conversations.
She finally made it to another new face and she held out her hand and smiled at the older gentleman...yes...he must be the eldest on the Staff this term, "Gemma Cerulean, Muggle Studies...I hope you've had a good start at Hogwarts so far..."
She felt her face turn red as she got closer to the Librarian...yes she was still embarrassed about the whole falling in his lap incident at the end of last term. She smiled his way and with a little wave said, "Leo...it's always nice to see you...Good break?...any more books donated to the library?" she tried not to stumble through her words from embarrassment.
When she made it to the COMC professor, she couldn't help but follow the woman's stare to the ceiling. It was like she was in a trance or even hypnotized by the ceiling. She smiled at the woman and just gave a little 'Hello!' not really sure if she could break the trance.
She finally made it to her seat and sat down taking a quick drink and then focusing in her whole attention on the Ravvie Table...she must make sure they were acting well...she would not handle them being out of line...
Another woman walked up to the table and stood in front of him, hand held out, which distracted him from Calista Elwood. No. Callie, she said. Ali turned to greet this new woman and returned the handshake. "Alistaire Firth, at yer service. New Groundskeeper."
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