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

[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.

[doctorkishitani]

I'm very sorry, High Inquisitor. I didn't mean any disrespect, but I really don't think it was simply a case of unruly teenagers losing control, especially given the number of first hand accounts that state otherwise.

[inkblot]

And although I probably can't speak for the rest of the student population, but I don't think I would describe myself as rowdy in any way and I did end up breaking someone's nose for no discernible reason.

[drivensnow]

Detention, Mister Kishitani.

I would have hoped you would consider the matter closed, but unfortunately your mouth got away from you just as much as your actions at camp.

The collective mood of a situation is very influential on a person's actions. You got caught up in the... excitement, and acted in a way you wouldn't normally have acted. Nothing more, nothing less.

[doctorkishitani]

I'm sorry. I just didn't think the matter was closed.

When am I to be serving this detention?