four ♓ voice;

[quasistellar]

Now that I've had a chance to go over your summer assignments, I must say, there are some...creative interpretations here. Creative meaning 'I don't know how you came to this conclusion'. I'm also shocked at how many of you charted the wrong constellations.

That's why I'm giving an additional assignment, on top of what I've said in classes.

The Western Zodiac has traditionally been broken up into twelve signs, each associated with a particular constellation. I expect an essay from each of you on the very basics about each constellation, as it applies to magic. The types it's associated with, the elements, all of it.

Also, I'm making this clear right now: I am no longer tolerating any disrespect from any student. All future detentions from me will be served on the days of Quidditch matches and on Hogsmeade weekends, whenever possible.

Comments

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Have things gotten really out of hand, Professor? I've definitely noticed a few more problems than usual...

[quasistellar]

Miss Gothel, I can assure you the trouble isn't with you. But things as a whole have been escalating since the summer, and it's a problem I intend to stop.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'll do my best to help, as a prefect.

[quasistellar]

Very good. Ten points to Hufflepuff for your willingness to step forward on this.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh, gosh, thank you, Professor. That's very kind.

[quasistellar]

Just as bad behavior needs to be punished, good behavior should be rewarded.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

You know, Professor, I really enjoy charting stars and learning the magical properties of astronomy. I didn't have the time to take your class, but if it's not too much trouble, maybe you could teach me some things sometime?

[quasistellar]

I would be glad to, when you're available.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Thank you so much, Professor! Perhaps I could stop by during lunch later this week?

[quasistellar]

I'll have some material ready, then. It's refreshing to see someone with such a spark and excitement for the material.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh, well... I'm glad!

[luxextenebris]

I guess that's the last time I let Hayner try to help me with my summer homework. I knew I should've gone back and changed some of the answers.

I actually really like astronomy and your classes, Professor Peixes, and I apologize if I've been disrespectful in the past.

[quasistellar]

So long as you realize your mistake and learn from it, Mr. Cerridwen, that's the important part.

It hasn't been you. The problem largely lies with some of your schoolmates, and it's one that I'm hoping will subside.

[luxextenebris]

Oh yeah. Don't let a guy who doesn't know jack about astronomy help you chart stars. I should've asked Olette instead.

Well, maybe some of them don't realize what they're doing? I mean, we are teenagers and I think a lot of the time we don't remember that our teachers have feelings too.

[quasistellar]

There's learning boundaries, and then there's deliberately breaking them. The former is perfectly normal. The latter is problematic.

[seeringlight]

Has it really come to this point where privileges are to be threatened?

I would also like to volunteer. I'm not a Prefect given my year, but I intend to be. This will merely be practice for when that time comes. Honestly, as much as one may dislike their teacher, you should always respect those who are willing to teach. We would get nowhere without teachers.

I assume reporting any grievances to available staff would be the fastest route to get things done?

[quasistellar]

It has come to that point, yes.

Excellent. And yes, that would be the fastest route. Ten points to Slytherin.

[seeringlight]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'll be sure to make sure my peers are on their best behavior.

Thank you, professor. I appreciate it.

[status_is_not_quo]

I admit that I can be rather isolated from my fellow students for the fair majority of the summer, and freely acknowledge that I may have a more difficult time than some in garnering the respect of my peers, but as a prefect I too will be more than willing to help with the growing discipline problem in any way that I can.

I'm also worried, Professor Peixes, was my charting off? I thought it was accurate as well as precise, but one miscalculation can throw the whole thing off, I guess. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I would like to fix any mistakes in my previous assignment as well as do the newly-assigned essay. It's important to learn from my mistakes, after all. Is there a length requirement? Would ten centimeters per sign be too much?

[quasistellar]

I very much appreciate that, Mr. Harris. Ten points to Slytherin for the initiative.

You don't need to worry about your prior assignment. Your charting was both precise and accurate. There's nothing to fix there. But no, ten centimeters would not be too much, though you needn't go very far past that.

[status_is_not_quo]

Thank you, Professor, that's very generous of you.

Oh, good. Then I'll start on the new assignment right away. When is the zodiac assignment due?

YOU SAW NO TAG WITH THE WRONG JOURNAL

[quasistellar]

It's due a week from today.

[cantfightthisfire]

I'm being made to try out for Quidditch this weekend. Does that mean if I fuck shit up, I can get out of that?

[quasistellar]

Language, Miss Prescott. And no. I dare say I would personally see that you tried out should you attempt to get out of it.

[cantfightthisfire]

whore

What's the point? It's a stupid sport.

[quasistellar]

Five points from Slytherin, and it'll be more if you continue swearing at me. If you don't want to try out, then that is your choice, but antagonizing me in order to avoid trying out is not wise.

[moveslikejaeger]

oh noooooo you horrible witchy evil thing you! whatever shall we dooooooo?

[quasistellar]

First of all, Mr. Jaegar, that's five points from Gryffindor. I won't have that kind of backtalk from you.

Second, ideally, you would learn from the mistakes you've made and then keep yourself from repeating them.

[thesmallesttrickster]

Really? I was under the impression that my star charts were spot on.

[Yeah, he's a first year, but he tried anyways]

[quasistellar]

Yours were excellent, Mr. Laufeyson. No need to worry.

[thesmallesttrickster]

Thank you Professor. Would it be possible to sit in on some of the upper level's stargazing?