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On a raised dais situated at the farthest point from the Great Hall stands a long table where the members of the Hogwarts staff sit and enjoy their meal while casting a watchful eye out at the four House tables. Each staff member has an assigned cushioned chair to sit in during each meal, though the more notable out of them all is the throne-like golden chair in the centre reserved for the headmistress.
With no speech to be delivered, you are welcome to visit with your professors while they eat. Out of respect, however, please keep your visits brief as they, just like you, are here to enjoy a hearty and delicious meal prepared by the house-elves. Furthermore, do not let the mischievous side of you or your ego get the best of you. The staff table is not a place for you to eat too. Any student caught feasting away at this table will have points taken from their House or worse, especially if that seat happens to belong to the headmistress. Don't say you weren't warned.
YesJess! | Captain Goggles | Mama Badger | Eva's Soul Sister | An OG™ | It's all in the Numbers
Yes, she could have just gone to the Muggle Study Professor's office, but honestly, this felt better. Because then she could have others weigh in on the unfairness of the Muggle Study professor's actions during the last lesson. Reminder, this wasn't about the points although it was connected, but it was about the hypocritical actions that Skylar disliked.
After eating her dinner hastily, Skylar headed up to the staff dais, fully energized and fueled for a debate. Perhaps she should have done this in her office after all, but she was here now so...
"Professor Stewart." Although she really didn't want to call her professor, considering she hadn't acted like one, but she DID have respect for authority, despite the misconceptions.
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______________So much is happening to me. So much that I can't even see.
So many words of wisdom that I am trying to be. It'll be in my own time.
Last edited by PhoenixRising; 10-30-2017 at 03:59 AM.
Reason: ... bleh. grammar o.o
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Sky! <3
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Originally Posted by UndeadRising
Yes, she could have just gone to the Muggle Study Professor's office, but honestly, this felt better. Because then she could have others weigh in on the unfairness of the Muggle Study professor's actions during the last lesson. Reminder, this wasn't about the points although it was connected, but it was about the hypocritical actions that Skylar disliked.
After eating her dinner hastily, Skylar headed up to the staff dais, fully energized and fueled for a debate. Perhaps she should have done this in her office after all, but she was here now so...
"Professor Stewart." Although she really didn't want to call her professor, considering she hadn't acted like one, but she DID have respect for authority, despite the misconceptions.
Kay didn't have much of an appetite that evening. It had a bit to do with the lesson from earlier that day, a bit of the personal hurt she was feeling from last Christmas and the pressure of successfully completing an upcoming task. So when blue eyes noticed one Skylar Diggory heading her way, she knew immediately that the Snakette was there to discuss today's occurrences.
Which was fine with Kaysha unless Skylar decided to show any attitude.
She was not in the mood to deal with any drama. However, she would be polite and listen to what was going to be said to her because... well, she had a soft spot for all her kiddos. "Hello, Ms Diggory. Is there something on your mind?''
YesJess! | Captain Goggles | Mama Badger | Eva's Soul Sister | An OG™ | It's all in the Numbers
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Originally Posted by UndeadLeader19
Kay didn't have much of an appetite that evening. It had a bit to do with the lesson from earlier that day, a bit of the personal hurt she was feeling from last Christmas and the pressure of successfully completing an upcoming task. So when blue eyes noticed one Skylar Diggory heading her way, she knew immediately that the Snakette was there to discuss today's occurrences.
Which was fine with Kaysha unless Skylar decided to show any attitude.
She was not in the mood to deal with any drama. However, she would be polite and listen to what was going to be said to her because... well, she had a soft spot for all her kiddos. "Hello, Ms Diggory. Is there something on your mind?''[/COLOR]
Was it her, or did the Muggle Studies Professor seem off? Perhaps that might have explained her use of the magical entity to prank them one-sidedly in a class about muggles? Or her lack of better judgment when it came to fair exercise of a muggle sport?
Skylar had it all worked out in her head what she was going to say, when she would say it. And yet, when the woman greeted her and asked that question, is something on your mind, the fifth year just felt at breaking point. WELL YES, SOMETHING WAS ON HER MIND. She didn't just approach the staff dais without reason; she wasn't the type to go sitting in the chairs of her professors, or even VISITING professors, unless she had a reason. As it were, she could count on one hand the amount of times she'd visited professors in their offices. So yes, yes, Stewart, there was something on her mind. She was the worst combination of irritated and exhausted.
"Muggle studies today was not fair. You, yourself, had said to have an open mind and to try to enjoy muggle sports and maybe I'd change my mind? Well, guess what?" Skylar was speaking surprisingly level-headed. "I didn't change my mind, because you designed a game of dodgeball which was NOT indicative of muggle dodgeball at all. Getting water balloons thrown at us by a magical entity that we couldn't even throw back? How was that supposed to make us appreciative of muggle sports? All I wanted was a fair game. I wanted to give muggle sports a shot, just like you said, keep an open mind. But then, you had to say no, i didn't follow the rules. I didn't follow YOUR rules, which were completely closed minded and absurd. And you called me, closed minded?" Okay she was done.
"That's all. I just wanted to let you know, so in case you don't see me signed up for your class next year, it's not for lack of interest." It's because Kaysha Stewart was not the same as she used to be; something changed and Skylar wasn't exactly sure what or why...
__________________
______________So much is happening to me. So much that I can't even see.
So many words of wisdom that I am trying to be. It'll be in my own time.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Sky! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by UndeadRising
Was it her, or did the Muggle Studies Professor seem off? Perhaps that might have explained her use of the magical entity to prank them one-sidedly in a class about muggles? Or her lack of better judgment when it came to fair exercise of a muggle sport?
Skylar had it all worked out in her head what she was going to say, when she would say it. And yet, when the woman greeted her and asked that question, is something on your mind, the fifth year just felt at breaking point. WELL YES, SOMETHING WAS ON HER MIND. She didn't just approach the staff dais without reason; she wasn't the type to go sitting in the chairs of her professors, or even VISITING professors, unless she had a reason. As it were, she could count on one hand the amount of times she'd visited professors in their offices. So yes, yes, Stewart, there was something on her mind. She was the worst combination of irritated and exhausted.
"Muggle studies today was not fair. You, yourself, had said to have an open mind and to try to enjoy muggle sports and maybe I'd change my mind? Well, guess what?" Skylar was speaking surprisingly level-headed. "I didn't change my mind, because you designed a game of dodgeball which was NOT indicative of muggle dodgeball at all. Getting water balloons thrown at us by a magical entity that we couldn't even throw back? How was that supposed to make us appreciative of muggle sports? All I wanted was a fair game. I wanted to give muggle sports a shot, just like you said, keep an open mind. But then, you had to say no, i didn't follow the rules. I didn't follow YOUR rules, which were completely closed minded and absurd. And you called me, closed minded?" Okay she was done.
"That's all. I just wanted to let you know, so in case you don't see me signed up for your class next year, it's not for lack of interest." It's because Kaysha Stewart was not the same as she used to be; something changed and Skylar wasn't exactly sure what or why...
Ah, yes.
Kay had been expecting some sort of rant from Sky and was prepared for it. She listened to every word, not once interrupting. On a regular day, she would have been sad and disheartened but it seemed that nothing else could bother her. She didn't have the heart to carry anymore feelings. Not that she didn't value Sky's feedback.
"Thank you, Ms Diggory. I designed that game differently from the real game, yes. But the main component was there- to actually dodge the balloons. I added in the pink stains as a way of keeping everyone in the fun instead of being eliminated as in the real games. I'll admit, Peeves was supposed to be visible but being a Poltergeist... That was my own fault for trusting him.'' Again, it impacted her on how trusting she was. She really didn't know how and why that trait hadn't been her downfall as yet.
"I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy what I had planned but contrary to what you have said, I never called you close minded. I was merely encouraging you not to be that way, not because you 'are' as you suggested but because you should never be that way.'' Kay would hate to loose a student because of this. "It's fine to blame me but it's not necessary to drop the subject due to one lesson that you deemed unfair when other lessons have not been that way.'' There had never been any other complaints as far as she could remember and certainly none from Skylar.
YesJess! | Captain Goggles | Mama Badger | Eva's Soul Sister | An OG™ | It's all in the Numbers
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Ah, yes.
Kay had been expecting some sort of rant from Sky and was prepared for it. She listened to every word, not once interrupting. On a regular day, she would have been sad and disheartened but it seemed that nothing else could bother her. She didn't have the heart to carry anymore feelings. Not that she didn't value Sky's feedback.
"Thank you, Ms Diggory. I designed that game differently from the real game, yes. But the main component was there- to actually dodge the balloons. I added in the pink stains as a way of keeping everyone in the fun instead of being eliminated as in the real games. I'll admit, Peeves was supposed to be visible but being a Poltergeist... That was my own fault for trusting him.'' Again, it impacted her on how trusting she was. She really didn't know how and why that trait hadn't been her downfall as yet.
"I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy what I had planned but contrary to what you have said, I never called you close minded. I was merely encouraging you not to be that way, not because you 'are' as you suggested but because you should never be that way.'' Kay would hate to loose a student because of this. "It's fine to blame me but it's not necessary to drop the subject due to one lesson that you deemed unfair when other lessons have not been that way.'' There had never been any other complaints as far as she could remember and certainly none from Skylar.
Okay, despite Skylar's even tempered words, honestly, she'd been expecting some sort of backlash from the Muggle Studies Professor. And what she got? It kind of disappointed. What didn't disappoint was hearing the all too familiar voice of a third year Gryffindor from the student tables; PLACE YOUR BETS HERE, PLACE YOUR BETS HERE!!! HOW MANY WEEKS OF DETENTION DO YOU THINK SKYLAR DIGGORY WILL GET!?! and then more chanting of FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!
It made it very distracting to concentrate on what Stewart was saying, but yet, one thing that did strike her attention span was how Stewart seemed genuine in her trusting of Peeves. Even she, just a student, knew better than that. "If you wanted Peeves to cooperate, you should have gotten the Baron involved." Honestly. But then again, the Baron probably wouldn't have listened to her anyway, because even though Stewart was a Professor, she wasn't a Slytherin.
"I'm just ... " the fight chanting in her head, as Skylar tried to etch that out, rubbing her temples methodically. "It's misleading. Teaching muggle studies and encouraging us to use mundane methods, but then to go and have a magical entity as part of the activity. And then to punish us for wanting a fair game? It's not as if we used magic to fight back...Even if you used magic to target us, by involving a poltergeist... "
Also, truth be told, she probably wouldn't drop the subject, because Muggle Studies did have its merit in her wide variety of possible professions she had to choose from.
__________________
______________So much is happening to me. So much that I can't even see.
So many words of wisdom that I am trying to be. It'll be in my own time.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Sky!
Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising
Okay, despite Skylar's even tempered words, honestly, she'd been expecting some sort of backlash from the Muggle Studies Professor. And what she got? It kind of disappointed. What didn't disappoint was hearing the all too familiar voice of a third year Gryffindor from the student tables; PLACE YOUR BETS HERE, PLACE YOUR BETS HERE!!! HOW MANY WEEKS OF DETENTION DO YOU THINK SKYLAR DIGGORY WILL GET!?! and then more chanting of FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!
It made it very distracting to concentrate on what Stewart was saying, but yet, one thing that did strike her attention span was how Stewart seemed genuine in her trusting of Peeves. Even she, just a student, knew better than that. "If you wanted Peeves to cooperate, you should have gotten the Baron involved." Honestly. But then again, the Baron probably wouldn't have listened to her anyway, because even though Stewart was a Professor, she wasn't a Slytherin.
"I'm just ... " the fight chanting in her head, as Skylar tried to etch that out, rubbing her temples methodically. "It's misleading. Teaching muggle studies and encouraging us to use mundane methods, but then to go and have a magical entity as part of the activity. And then to punish us for wanting a fair game? It's not as if we used magic to fight back...Even if you used magic to target us, by involving a poltergeist... "
Also, truth be told, she probably wouldn't drop the subject, because Muggle Studies did have its merit in her wide variety of possible professions she had to choose from.
"The Baron rarely listens to anyone but the ones in charge of the school or most likely the Head of Slytherin,'' Kay said smoothly. "I think you fail to see the point, Ms Diggory. Despite Peeves being magical, I did not ask him to use magic to levitate and drop the balloons over your heads. He threw them.'' Kay was getting impatient now. While she appreciated the feedback, she really didn't have time for the Slytherin's stubbornness.
"Again, I am sorry you feel this way and thank you for your concerns. I'll remember to keep them in mind when planning future lessons.'' No, she was not being rude and sarcastic because students' opinions did matter to her.
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