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.

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[drivensnow]

Lalonde.

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

[bev_rage]

You know my mum?

Um, High Inquisitor sir.

[drivensnow]

Yes, she was at many of my social gatherings. Clever woman.

She knew how to use her words well.

[bev_rage]

She is. She's the one who taught me before I started here. She used to have me proofread some of her final drafts to work on my vocabulary.

Not trying to be rude, Inquisitor Snow, but would you mind not referring to her in the past tense? I mean, there's not evidence she's not okay.

[drivensnow]

Ah, you're certainly right. For all we know, she could waltz right back in. Maybe she's off taking some time for herself, yes? Maybe she's... writing a new book? You never know. Sometimes authors like to vanish and then pop up when you least expect it.

[bev_rage]

I'm just hoping she's okay. I don't care why she's gone, I just want her home.

But if she were off writing a new book she would have told me I think. When she wrote her last book she bounced ideas off me all the time.

[drivensnow]

Mm, maybe this is a book that she doesn't want your help with, have you ever thought of that? An eleven year old only knows so much about the world around her.

[bev_rage]

[Wow, way to smack her in the self-esteem.]

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No, I didn't, sir.
I just thought she liked my input.