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

[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?

[wwhatevver]

Yes sir, I always kept close to my father when he brought me along. May I mention that they were very nice, because they really were.

[ink blots.]

Ah... My apologies sir, I've grown accustomed to it and my father never told me to cease doin' so. And, this shade of violet is a particularly regal and proud colour, if I do say so myself.

They're incredibly easy to spot, if I do say so myself.

[plus hes not going to just call out a bunch of students in public,,, probably.

lord is he nervous.]

[drivensnow]

They were rather nice parties, yes. It's good of you to acknowledge that. They're quite important, you see. Keeping relations with people... It gets you places.

Perhaps you should see about getting rid of it. It's really rather distracting, and no matter how regal it is, it's still... distasteful.

[wwhatevver]

Certainly, sir, and I will be sure to remember that piece of information for my own future.

I... um.

Excuse me for askin' this but, is it really, sir? None of the other Professors seem to think that it is, and it's not as if my whole head is covered in a distractin' colour like yellow or cyan or a whole rainbow a colours.

[drivensnow]

I just think that as a pureblood, you should present yourself in a more dignified manner.

And yes, it is very distracting.

[wwhatevver]

Well I apologize that it is distractin' to you, but I have no intention of gettin' rid of it anytime soon.

And I [Hesi...tation.... Carefully picking out his words.] already present myself in a dignified manner.

[private]

[quasistellar]

If your sucking up gets Feferi on this man's radar, I will take it upon myself to see that you are never out of detention.

[private]

[wwhatevver]

yes maam i uh
im tryin not to mention names at all in this convversation i promise
plus i cant do somethin like that to my owwn sister that wwould be incredibly unconscionable

[private]

[quasistellar]

See to it that you don't.

[private]

[wwhatevver]

[mama he loves you and all but you can be scary. 8(]

hn

yes maam

[private]

[quasistellar]

Good. There are people in this world who live to make trouble for others. Sometimes, the trouble is harmless. The kind of trouble Snow causes tends to be extremely serious.

[private]

[wwhatevver]

evven for those wwho arent causin trouble

and can i be honest for a moment and just say that he almost rivvals bein as intimidatin as father is wwhenevver hes angry at me

[private]

[bubblingover]

...Eridan, w)(at are you doing?

[private]

[wwhatevver]

[Making dumb life choices.]

im just makin a good impression is all

[private]

[bubblingover]

you know )(ow you told me to stop you from doing stupid t)(ings? Well, t)(at's w)(at i am doing rig)(t now!! Stop being suc)( a idiot, Snow means serious business and )(is not like Professor Matteris in terms of puis)(ment, consequences are going to be muc)( worse!!

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[wwhatevver]

im really doin a stupid thing arent i
but
im awware of howw bad the consequences could be fef
im treadin so carefully and im bein as polite as i can be
i knoww this is dangerous

but i
i might back off okay

[private]

[bubblingover]

just promise me you will keep your )(ead down ok?
its just unimaginable w)(at Snow can do
especially wit)( the ministry on )(is side
yeah just be smart ok
don't get yourself into somet)(ing you can't )(andle

[private]

[wwhatevver]

promise
dont wworry father and mother professor peixes havve also wwarned me about him
i uh
ill be wwatchin out
im a god damned ampora hes not gonna do anythin to me or you
especially since wwevve got our parents and the other professors
regardless ill be careful and i swwear im not as sloppy wwhenevver it comes to keepin my owwn self unharmed

but im not gonna take any chances
the convversation wwere havvin is as far as ill go in tryin to do somethin on my owwn accord

[wwistful]

You aren't breaking any rules with your hair, son. If he brings it up again, tell me straight away.

That being said, you would do well to steer clear of him. Manners won't always protect you.

[wwhatevver]

wwell yeah i kneww that i mean im not the only one wwith my hair coloured at this school and if it wwasnt allowwed then i wwouldnt havve kept this up for as long as ivve had it

yes father i uh
im figurin this out already

... a tad bit later [private]

[wwhatevver]

disregardin evverythin i wwrote abovve this guy makes me really really angry and im almost rollin my eyes at howw much i wwas tryin to land a good impression on him

but im still gonna stay awway from him dont wworry

[private]

[wwistful]

It's better to be cautious and polite than risk your education, my reputation and our extended families reputation. The ministry isn't above meddling, even for the smallest slights.


I'm still proud of you, though.

[private]

[wwhatevver]

this is one of those instances wwhere i need to just swwalloww back wwhat i wwant to say evven more and pretend to smile right

im
im glad to make you proud
i wwasnt goin to let him think that just because he is in the ministry that he can just get my respect so easily


ivve said it before and ill say it again
this is goin to be a long year

[private]

[wwistful]

It is. Unfortunately you'll manage to talk yourself into a hole if you continue.

Listen. He's already warned me about you, Eridan. Don't take anything I say in public as the truth. Just know that you need to be careful about what you say.