First Petal

[drivensnow]

It has come to the Ministry's, and therefore my, attention that Hogwarts is in need of some... Assistance. Given the Headmaster's unfortunate inability to keep things under control at camp and even now under his very own roof, the Ministry has seen fit to appoint me High Inquisitor.

I can assure you that this is a very good thing, despite what you may be thinking and on behalf of the Ministry I would like to formally apologize for the events at camp. It is unfortunate that his carelessness would result in such an unfortunate occurrence. I can assure you that while I'm here, none of you will get so out of control.

You may have heard that it was dark magic responsible, but I can promise you that this was a lie made up only to justify a few rowdy teenagers. This will not be tolerated while I'm here, believe me. Everyone's safety is of my utmost concern, and it's up to me to prune the thorny hedges and keep everything nice and orderly.

With that said, I do not tolerate disobedience of any kind, and if I catch any kind of behaviour like what was displayed at camp, the consequences will be severe. This is the only warning I am going to give anyone. I fully expect to get along with every student here, however, so do not let my faith go unrewarded.

Finally, along with my position as High Inquisitor, I have also been appointed Herbology Professor. But considering the importance of the position, it would be best for you to refer to me as Inquisitor Snow rather than Professor.

Comments

[thegluethatbinds]

Welcome to Hogwarts, Inquisitor.

[drivensnow]

Thank you.

Despite some seemingly... questionable decisions made by the staff, it's rather nice to walk these halls again, if only for the sake of nostalgia.

[speterman]

Welcome to Hogwarts Inquisitor Snow! I hope you enjoy your time here.

[drivensnow]

Thank you. I'm sure my time here will be most enlightening.

[doctorkishitani]

With all due respect, Profe High Inquisitor Snow, I think we do have reason to believe that dark magic was involved. I know that I got into a very intense fight with a student I've always been on very good terms with and ended up breaking his nose. And we discussed the incident after the fact and neither of us can remember why we were fighting in the first place. I've heard a number of very interesting theories about what might have happened, but as of now, I think the most plausible one was that it was a sort of widespread perversion on a cheering charm.

And welcome to Hogwarts! My name is Shinra Kishitani and I'm in Ravenclaw 4th. I will look forward to your classes.

[drivensnow]

I said it once and this is the last time I'm going to say it, dark magic was not involved. It was nothing more than a situation that got out of hand.

Five points from Ravenclaw, Mister Kishitani, for questioning the ministry and disrespecting my authority.

[bev_rage]

[...Welp, not a month into the new school year and already the Ministry was in the school. She can just imagine the chill in her mother's stare if she found out. But now's not the time to get on a High Inquisitor's bad side.]

Welcome to Hogwarts, Inquisitor Snow. I'm Roxy Lalonde and I guess I'm in your Herbology class now.

[drivensnow]

Lalonde.

I knew your mother. It's certainly a shame what happened to her, isn't it? She was gaining quite the fame.

[nothanks_bro]

I'd say 'welcome to Hogwarts', but I just got here myself.

[drivensnow]

Oh?

The Headmaster didn't tell me of your employment.

[wavesofjade]

Welcome, High Inquisitor.

I Hope Your Stay Will Be A Pleasant One.

[drivensnow]

What a civilized response.

[couldbehealer]

Welcome to Hogwarts, sir. I hope you find yourself comfortable.

[drivensnow]

Thank you. It's quite nice being back, a few things aside.

[thesmallesttrickster]

Excuse me, Inquisitor Snow, but I believe the evidence of what happened, namely the extremely out of character behavior of some of the offending students, would indicate that it was not, as you said, " a lie made up only to justify a few rowdy teenagers".

Dismissing the possibility of dark magic seems like a rather irresponsible thing for the ministry to do.

[drivensnow]

As I said to Mister Kishitani, the collective mood of a situation can influence the mood and actions of a person. Things got out of hand, people acted on adrenaline.

The Ministry has investigated the matter fully.

Five points from Slytherin.

[nomorals]

[Whoops. Time to put on the pureblood face.]

It's been a while, Inquisitor Snow. Welcome to Hogwarts.

Marceline Abadeer. We met when I was younger.

[drivensnow]

Miss Abadeer, it has been some time. I remember you, yes. You attended several of my parties with your father.

[donutsanddestiny]

[Well, now, this is interesting! A powerful man indeed, at their school... Not that Dumbledore isn't powerful with his magic and position, but this is a whole different kind of political power. For once, Melvin really, really thinks before writing.]

Melvin McGrath, Inquisitor Snow. I should be quite a learning experience to have you here.

[drivensnow]

It will indeed. It's good to meet your acquaintance, Mister McGrath. I very much look forward to teaching everyone a little about respect.

And Herbology, of course.

[wwhatevver]

[My mind is tellin' me no, but my quill......
My quill is tellin' me yessssssss,,,,,,,,

ok no he's just. Going to make as well of an impression as he can.]

wwelcome Welcome to Hogwarts, High Inquisitor Snow. My name is Eridan Ampora and I am a 4th year Slytherin.

I certainly do hope that you're time here is enjoyable and that... certain students don't end up givin' you a wrong opinion of the school.

[This is so weird being so formal over the journals oh lord.]

[drivensnow]

Mister Ampora...

I remember you, your father has been to a few of my social gatherings. If I recall correctly, you were there, yes?

The purple streak in your hair is incredibly unbecoming of someone of your blood status.

And which students might those be?

[caresawholeawfullot]

Hey, Inquisitor Snow. I look forward to Herbology. I'm Ted Wiggins.

[drivensnow]

Hello, Mister Wiggins. I certainly hope you are, because it's a lovely subject.

[jeet]

Oh, my, I cannot believe we have a Ministry-appointed official at the school!

I am Baljeet Rai, Inquisitor Snow, and I am looking forward to both your class and having you here.

[drivensnow]

What enthusiasm. It's refreshing, to be honest.

But fair warning, my class, even for the younger years, is not a walk in the park. If you can't handle dangerous plants, you have no business taking it.

[c9rp9realn9rmative]

Welc9me t9 H9gwarts, Inquisit9r Sn9w. 9r perhaps welc9me 6ack, I d9 n9t presume t9 kn9w 9r judge y9u 9n where y9u went t9 sch99l y9urself.

I am certain that y9u will have n9 pr96lem w9rking with y9ur fell9w staff mem6ers, as they are for the m9st part a very pers9na6le and c99perative 6unch. I sh9uld h9pe y9u are willing t9 acc9unt f9r a reas9na6le am9unt 9f harmless t9mf99lery and shenanigans, as these are in fact children y9u are dealing with, n9t miniature adults. I appreciate the initiative that the Ministry has taken in sending a representative t9 the sch99l t9 cur6 future incidents, 6ut I 6elieve that it is n9t really as 6ig 9f an issue as the Ministry has made it 9ut t9 6e. With all due respect, Headmaster Dum6led9re is a highly respected and talented wizard, f9r g99d reas9n. He has never acted in anything 6ut the sch99l's 6est interest, and t9 attempt t9 paint him as an irresp9nsi6le caretaker in 9rder t9 inflate y9ur 9wn damaged sense 9f self-w9rth reeks 9f privilege that is quite frankly setting a p99r example f9r the same students y9u are here t9 instruct. We all must 6e the change we wish t9 see in the next generati9n, Inquisit9r Sn9w, and if y9u want the students t9 sh9w respect f9r their pr9fess9rs then it w9uld 6eh99ve y9u t9 sh9w respect t9 y9ur elders as well.

[drivensnow]

This is first and foremost a school, and as such the tomfoolery and 'shenanigans' as you put it, are expected to be kept at a minimum. This is a place for learning and preparing for the future, not a place for fooling around.

With that said, you would do well to hold your tongue. I do not appreciate being talked to in this manner. I am not questioning Dumbledore's ability to inflate my supposed damaged sense of worth. The truth of the matter is, he failed to reign in a situation before it got out of hand. Students were hurt when it was supposed to be a safe place.

I owe no respect to someone who would make such a careless mistake. Did you not hear of the incident last year in which a student used an unforgivable curse? He is failing in many aspects at keeping control.

What is your name?

[notapigeon]

Heeey, Mr. Snow. Remember me? It's been a long time!

[drivensnow]

Mister Robinson, yes. I know your father.

I have my eye on you.

[quasistellar]

Welcome to Hogwarts.

[drivensnow]

Miss Peixes, what a pleasure.

Thank you.

[arachnoble]

Is the Ministry really so foolish as to write off dark magic?

I would say I'm disappointed, but I'm not surprised. They do so love to deny things that would cause unrest.

[drivensnow]

The Ministry has conducted a thorough investigation of the area.

If I recall correctly, you worked for the Ministry for quite some time. Now you're speaking out against it publicly? You should watch what you say.

[moirailcompass]

["Rowdy teenagers?" Well okay, she can't exactly argue that but Vriska lost a lie. Still she saw how the others who questioned him were dealt with so she keeps her mouth shut on that matter. For now anyway.]

:33 < hello inquisitor snow
:33 < my name is nepeta leijon
:33 < if i may ask what are the changes that we can expect around here?

[drivensnow]

Many things. For one, there will be no more blatant disrespect for those who are in authority.

[marshall_lee]

Welcome to Hogwarts Inquisitor Snow.

[drivensnow]

Thank you. I certainly hope you won't be causing any trouble.

[accioleggings]

Welcome, High Inquisitor Snow. I'm Salvador Vantas, I teach History of Magic. I hope you enjoy your time here at the school.

[drivensnow]

Thank you. History of Magic is a very important subject. I do hope you're doing it well.

[greenteengenius]

[Lyrl puts a lot of thought into whether or not to reply, but since he's going to be stuck in this man's classes he might as well rip off the bandage quickly.]

I suppose you know my father, Inquisitor Snow?

[drivensnow]

I do, yes.

Have you ever accompanied him to one of my gatherings? I'm not sure I remember you.

[cantstarvethisfire]

...oh.

[drivensnow]

Miss Everdeen. I wondered just how long it would be before I saw you.

[remembertheroses]

Good afternoon Inquisitor Snow.

[He seems to be someone rather intimidating. Ib's writing shows her slight apprehension about him, especially given how he's been speaking to the other students. She's taking slightly longer to write her words out, trying to make sure there are no misspellings.]

Please excuse me if I am rude for asking, but are you taking over Professor Vargas' classes? Is she ok alright?

[drivensnow]

No, we are simply splitting the class up between ourselves. I will be taking the Gryffindors and Ravenclaws.

[wwistful]

Are you calling me a liar?

[drivensnow]

I'm calling you misinformed.

[bubblingover]

Welcome to )(ogwarts, )(igh Inquisitor! T)(oug)( i )(ave a question, w)(at is your job exactly as a )(ig)( Inquisitor?

[mama shark filter]

[quasistellar]

Don't ask anything else. You can ask me, but not him.