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[rule_britannia]

To anyone who might have heard about my brother Phineas' unfortunate accident and subsequent stay in hospital, mother has informed me that he's perfectly fine now. I'm sure all of those whose lives he has touched with his generosity and gentleness of spirit will be very relieved.

[The sarcasm, it's dripping off the page]

This year is turning out to be rather interesting already, I must say. Magical Languages looks as if it's going to be... enlightening.




Also, I found a copy of Spellman's Syllabary stuck between two chairs in the common room. There's no name in it. I believe I may keep it if no one claims it, so if it's yours, do speak up.

Comments

[preanimator]

Pity.

[rule_britannia]

I know.
Very indecent of him to recover like that.

[preanimator]

Why on earth are you taking Magical Languages, Kirkland? Isn't that the class taught by that buffoon in the hat and sun glasses?

[rule_britannia]

I have an interest in it, West, why else would I be taking it?

If you're referring to Professor Strider, yes, it is.

[preanimator]

Yes, but you're hardly going to learn anything from HIM. He's a quidditch player, isn't he? Not a real professor.

[rule_britannia]

Are you speaking from personal experience or a jaded preconception?

[preanimator]

I've not taken his class, if that's what your asking, since he's only just been elevated to the position. However, it's quite clear what his attitudes and his use of language are like if you read the journals at all. It's absolutely shameful, the way he goes on.

[rule_britannia]

I would have thought you'd know better than to judge someone on something like that. It's rather unsporting and dare I say unscientific to go about making generalised statements without being fully aware of all the facts.

From what I've seen of him so far he's a rather excellent teacher.

[preanimator]

So you actually feel you're going to get something out of being required to write urban ... lyrics, I suppose? God, Kirkland, I expected better of you.

[rule_britannia]

Sometimes taking the rough with the smooth is a requirement to the furthering of education, West.

I don't expect to be doing that kind of thing every week.

[preanimator]

Frankly, self study seems like it would be more useful than an exercise like THAT, which is likely intended merely for his own amusement. The ability to use rhyme and meter is hardly any way to judge someone's ability in their native language. But I suppose I'll hope for your sake that the man actually has some knowledge, and a way to impart it in a fashion that isn't a complete joke. Really, though, the situation doesn't seem likely.

[rule_britannia]

I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out.

Careful, I might actually start thinking you care about my intellect.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Kirkland, hang up the white armor and step away from the horse. I don't need you defending me.

West, you got a problem with me then you can say it to my face instead of talking shit about me behind my back to my students. Got that?

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[rule_britannia]

Consider it stepped away from.

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[plushaeusrumpified]

I'm not saying I don't appreciate it, FYI.

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[rule_britannia]

In that case, it's not a problem, professor.

I'll do my best to keep my white-knighting under control in the future.

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[plushaeusrumpified]

Thanks, kid.

There are just some battles that I need to fight for myself if I'm gonna earn any kind of respect around here.

It's an uphill battle.

[preanimator]

I hardly think that a public comment counts as behind your back, sir, but if you would prefer me to write some sort of announcement whenever your name comes up, I'll do so.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Don't get smartass with me. You were talking about me and insulting me to another student. For one that's fucking disrespectful and I don't appreciate it.

And two, if you have a complaint about the homework I assigned, take it up with me, don't bitch about it to Kirkland or anybody else.

[preanimator]

I'm not in your class, it would hardly be my place to make such a comment to you. I just don't see the use of your assignment, personally. Would you prefer I never share my opinions with other students? Again, if this is a requirement of the journals, I'd prefer that be made clear so I can moderate my behavior in the future. Or is it only negative opinions about yourself that I should censor?

[plushaeusrumpified]

That's part of my point. You're not even in my class, you have no right to judge anything. You don't know what the hell I have planned, do you?

You know what, I don't care if you have opinions. But some of the shit you said was out of line. That's my fucking problem.

[preanimator]

You're one of the few people around here who has one, I'd hate to see such a rare commodity go to waste. Don't read too much into it.

[rule_britannia]

I'm touched, really.

I shall do my best to keep my intelligence intact, I'd hate for you to be bored without me.

[preanimator]

Oh, please, don't do it for my entertainment, I'll get entirely the wrong idea.

[rule_britannia]

Ah, and we can't have that, can we?