seventy-first labyrinth

[lord_wizard]

I don't think a crystal ball is required to realize we have a bit of a situation on our hands.

As such, I will be moving today's divination classes from the North Tower to a classroom at the base. I strongly recommend that Gryffindors and Ravenclaws not linger in their dormitories any longer than necessary, and that no student be out on the grounds until further notice - that means no flying lessons, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, and especially no Quidditch practice.

I would like to remind my NEWT level students to bring their dream diaries, which you were instructed to collect over the summer, to class today, in our continued investigation of oneiromancy, or dream magic. For my beginning students, napping in class in fact not a valid form of study of that topic. That suggestion was only creative the first time it was used on me.

[Hogwarts staff]

I think a meeting in the staff room at lunch would be prudent. We can't have a dragon wandering the grounds and disrupting things.

[Until then, Professor Harrowgate, as he is known as here, can be found settling at his temporary classroom on the ground floor. Crystal balls and packs of cards are scattered on the velvet-draped desks, though what you'll be learning with today depends on what year you're in currently. He's likely scrawling notes on the blackboard in preparation for the lecture as you enter]

Comments

[Staff filter]

[onlyanapple]

Huh. I thought there was something weird about the roof today.

[forever]

[lord_wizard]

A bit more leathery and fire-breathing for my liking, yes.

[onlyanapple]

Just a tad. I suppose we'll have to do something about it.

[lord_wizard]

I'd rather not get sacked for not trying.

[onlyanapple]

Oh pffft, like they'd sack us.

[lord_wizard]

May I remind you of our continued lack of a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?

[onlyanapple]

Yeah, well, given the history of the position, you can't be surprised no one wants the job.

[lord_wizard]

I suppose I cannot fault that logic. But it leaves us in something of a position.

[onlyanapple]

I'm sure we'll muddle through somehow.

[lord_wizard]

Of course. I will see you at the meeting then.

[onlyanapple]

Sure thing.

filter forever

[atrophied]

I would. But there are stairs. So.

ditto

[lord_wizard]

As the staffroom is on the ground floor, that shouldn't be too much of a worry. Though given the fact that I can't recall you actually attending a staff meeting before now, I'm not surprised it slipped your mind.

[atrophied]

There were stairs. So.

[ house, pls. ]

[xss]

You and the other teachers won't... actually hurt the dragon... will you professor...?

[she knows they'll probably be the ones to take care of it, after all they're the full fledged wizards here, but this has been bugging her. IT PROBABLY DOESN'T MEAN TO DO WRONG... :<]

[lord_wizard]

I can't speak for the other teachers, but that won't be my intention or my first suggestion.

[It's easier to stand for this option now. If the dragon eats somebody, they might have no choice]

[xss]

[OH GOSH SHE'S SO RELIEVED RIGHT NOW]

Oh thank goodness...! I was getting worried... I know it's dangerous and shouldn't be here but it probably doesn't mean to intentionally cause problems... dragons seem really misunderstood...

[lord_wizard]

I am, admittedly, not the expert on dragon behavior, but killing is a messy option regardless of who is on the receiving end.

[little_shit]

[Waitwhat!?]

I'm sorry, sir, but did you say no Quiddich practice?

[lord_wizard]

You heard me, Mr. Bond. Not unless you wish to be tantamount to a waving flag in front of a bull.

[little_shit]

Maybe something could be done about the dragon so we can resume normal activities, then.

[You know, like QUIDDICH]

[lord_wizard]

The staff will handle that. Until then, it's safer if you stay inside. Practice broom manuevers in the Great Hall for all I care...

[kungfuwitch]

[Hey Professor Harrowgate, there's one 7th year dozing off in the middle of said lecture. (Also it's TOTALLY a valid form of study)]

[lord_wizard]

[Once Felix notices her, he mimes a shushing sound to the rest of the class and walks up to her desk. After a moment to see whether or not she's faking or wakes up on her own, he promptly drops their Divination textbook onto the desk next to her head]

[kungfuwitch]

[She shrieks in surprise, jerking awake and falling off her chair]

[lord_wizard]

Ms. Halliwell. Long night, was it?

[kungfuwitch]

[She stares up from her seat on the floor for a moment before sighing dramatically as she pushes herself to her feet.]

Yes Professor Harrowgate. I'm sorry but I was so engrossed in my studies that I didn't realize what time it was and didn't get nearly enough sleep as a result.

[lord_wizard]

I'm impressed by your devotion. Would you mind, then, telling me what one aspect of oneiromancy makes it unique in comparison to other forms of divination?

[ Locked to Felix ]

[wishmadeinfire]

Since we're being advised not to stay in the dorm, does that mean I can finally move back in with you?

_{[ He might be seventeen again and you might be faculty, but he still knows you as his lover, age be damned. ]}

[Ashura]

[lord_wizard]

[His mental history does not include any relationship with his student, and so this message comes as something as a shock]

I don't know what you're talking about.

Re: [Ashura]

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[ There is a long quiet, and he bit his lip. Really? But, if he did not remember him, then he would not remember Mildmay and Tharumis' leaving either, so at the moment he should be relatively happy. So it was something. ]}

Oh... sorry, Professor, I think I meant that for someone else.

_{[ Lying. ]}

[lord_wizard]

...Right. Well, a visit to the hospital wing might not be amiss, just in case somebody has slipped you a love potion.

[wishmadeinfire]

No, I don't think that's the case, really. I am seventeen, professor - slipping into your boyfriend's room is just something you do at this age.

[lord_wizard]

I cannot fault you for the enthusiasm, but I would be careful not to say such things were the other professors can hear you. It is, after all, technically against school rules to engage in trysts on school grounds.

[wishmadeinfire]

Hmm, I know, but that's what makes it fun, don't you agree?

_{[ A quiet pause again, considering. It was not as if this wholly meant anything, did it? Everything would go back to normal once this place was back to being Cair Paradisa... ]}

Could I admit something to you professor?

[lord_wizard]

[He's not saying either way. It's safer.]

Within reason, though I don't know why you'd come to me. I'm not even of your House.

[wishmadeinfire]

Well, I think you not being of my house makes it easier to admit that I find you quite handsome - for a professor.

_{[ Oh, he knew it was a might improper, but Felix was his lover back in Cair Paradisa, wand he might as well enjoy the chance to, well, flirt again. He had to admit, the courting sort of flirting had much reduced since they became an official couple. ]}

[lord_wizard]

[He's not sure what to make of that. He'd be lying if he had said he'd never noticed, but even he had principles]

I appreciate the flattery, but it won't help your final grade any.

[wishmadeinfire]

Please professor, I do have some class. It's said out of honesty, not for gain.

_{[ Because like a final grade was going to matter here. ]}

[lord_wizard]

Very well, but I'd suggest limiting your...honesty...while you're here.

[wishmadeinfire]

I am seventeen, Professor, and about to pass out of this school. Playing cautiously hardly seems a thing to make the final year interesting, don't you think? Surely you wouldn't report me for a bit of "flattery" as you call it?

[lord_wizard]

As long as that's all it is.

[wishmadeinfire]

Hmm, and ever the gentleman, professor, ever the gentleman.

Do wear green to class, won't you? It's your color.

[lord_wizard]

I'll consider it.

[wishmadeinfire]

I look forward to seeing your answer to it then.