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[animalmagnetism]

{>What did I miss?<}
{>A lot probably! But when England calls!<}
{>I hope my students paid close attention to all of the Quidditch World Cup and not just the final!<}
{>There will be a quiz when we return to classes.<}
{>And a special unit sometime during first term analyzing playing styles and tactics.<}
{>Hmm there was something else
Oh! Haha! I remember now.<}
{>Teachers! Who's up for a small get together before term starts?<}
{>To celebrate our last week of summer freedom before we start in on guiding the children towards their futures!<}

Comments

[accioleggings]

WELCOME BACK, PROFESSOR BANKS!
WE WERE WONDERING WHERE YOU'D DISAPPEARED OFF TO.

AS FOR THE GATHERING, IT SOUNDS LIKE A SPLENDID IDEA.

[animalmagnetism]

{>My only regret is that we didn't make it to the final!<}
{>Exciting match though.<}
{>And there's always the next World Cup!<}

{>Excellent! We should get planning.<}
{>Not much time left before term.<}

[plushaeusrumpified]

Shit son, I thought you'd done died.

[wwistful]

Welcome back, Banks.

[moveslikejaeger]

but what if we didnt go to the quidditch match?

[ficklefuckwit]

Great galloping gatsby i drank up every second of the cup like a homeless man guzzles the rain.
Im not certain i will be lucky enough to be privy to your class that covers quidditch though it is extremely heartening to know one covers it!
Do you teach first years professor banks?

[animalmagnetism]

{>Then you weren't paying much attention to the World Cup.<}
{>I probably should have left a note.<}
{>But it was more fun as a surprise!<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>You're coming to the get together!<}
{>No ifs ands or buts!<}
{>Good to talk with you again Murdoc.<}
{>How has your summer been?<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>You should have enough time to find game recaps!<}
{>If you really need the help I have a few.<}
{>And some of your fellow students will have gone too!<}
{>There's lots of resources if you just take the time to look.<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>No worries!<}
{>Flying is required for first years!<}
{>I like to cover quidditch in flying too.<}
{>Since it makes use of all the skills a good casual flyer needs and more.<}

[di_intraining]

I didn't go to the match Professor. Is there a recording of it or something?

[ficklefuckwit]

Oh!
Youre the flying instructor!
Tapdancing jellybeans on a balance beam that is just bloody fucking fantastic!!
Er.
Excuse my poor language professor.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

You're always so cheery, Professor Banks! I think that's great. How has your holiday been, if that's alright to ask.

[thegluethatbinds]

I don't believe we've met, Professor Banks, but I have to say that I enjoyed watching the English Quidditch team in action.

My name is Philip Coulson, and I'm starting as a new Defence against the Dark Arts teacher this coming semester. It's a pleasure to meet you, if not face-to-face than over the journals.

[wwistful]

No, I'm not. I have a son to take care of and better things to do than see people i'll be spending the rest of the coming year with.
Glad you think so.
Quaint, I suppose. It sounds as if you had a pleasant time.

[moveslikejaeger]

that sounds like work can we just not and say we did?

[sugaredpotions]

I didn't get to go to any of them, but I listened to every single one of England's matches, Professor Banks! You were amazing! Listening to you play inspired me to start practicing with some of the other kids in the neighborhood. I'm going to try out for Ravenclaw's Quidditch team this year! I really hope I make it, I've been practicing really hard!

[animalmagnetism]

{>Splendid! We'll have it at your house!<}
{>And only invite a couple.<}
{>Sybille and...<}
{>You can pick the rest!<}
{>It was exciting!<}
{>I didn't realize I missed Quidditch that much.<}
{>I think I might sign on to play every summer somewhere.<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>If you're in my class you'll do the work!<}
{>Or end up in the hospital wing after horrible broom accidents.<}
{>I think the former is probably easier than the latter.<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>Top secret! But I don't mind the language.<}
{>A growing boy needs to lean how to express himself in his own ways!<}
{>But you should probably keep a tighter lid on it where the other professors can read it.<}
{>I do look forward to having you in class!<}
{>It promises to be a fun year.<}

[moveslikejaeger]

thats not hardly the same thing an essay isnt going to teach me how to fly flying is going to teach me to fly

[animalmagnetism]

{>Quite a few! You'll have to track them down yourself though!<}
{>A good exercise in the important kinds of research.<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>Busy! Exciting too!<}
{>I have a lot to catch up on from the looks of things.<}
{>I'll have to remember to keep more in touch next summer.<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>We'll go straight to the top next cup!<}
{>I'm sure of it.<}
{>And good to meet you! I look forward to talking in person when term starts.<}
{>DADA is an important class. Teach them well!<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>It was a great cup!<}
{>So glad to hear that we inspired the next generation of players!<}
{>I'll be expecting you in my class of course!<}
{>And good luck on the tryouts. But keep practicing even if you don't make it.<}
{>A lot of Quidditch comes down to practice and knowing your teammates.<}

[animalmagnetism]

{>Now who said ANYTHING about essays?<}
{>Not very useful for Quidditch or flying!<}
{>But watching and reading about matches does improve flying!<}
{>You won't know what to practice if you don't know what's out there to try!<}
{>And the cup has some of the best flying in the world. What better to learn from than the best?<}

don't mind me i am pulling details from thin air

[sugaredpotions]

It was fantastic! I still can't believe how close the match between England and France was, but all of you really came through!

Of course! I was already signed up, but I'm even more excited now. I'm gonna practice even more once I get to school, before tryouts, but no matter what, I'm not giving up. Besides, I'm having too much fun! Why would I want to give up something so fun?

fine with me!

[animalmagnetism]

{>That was an exciting match!<}
{>France had some really fascinating strategies.<}
{>And that's the spirit! With that attitude you'll be a great flyer.<}

[wwistful]

No. We won't.
You can visit if you like, provided that it's just you and not a gaggle of obnoxious idiots.

[animalmagnetism]

{>You win! I'll come over for a couple days to visit!<}
{>I'm sure we can find some fun to get into.<}

[wwistful]

If you'd like to, I wouldn't mind the company.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Of course I'm coming!<}
{>We'll have a grand time.<}

[wwistful]

I'll hold you to that.