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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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Inquisitor Snow.

You should remember that I am in a position of power over you, and I do not appreciate you trying to make the Ministry out to be a fool.

The Ministry knows more than you, as last I checked you are retired. We sent highly skilled professionals over there to check, there was no trace of dark magic at all.

If you continue to defy me, your job can and will be on the line.

If you think you have authority over me you are sorely mistaken.

Hogwarts staff checked as well. Highly skilled members of the staff, if you're curious. Their findings are different.

You could at least try to be more subtle with your threats.

I will be just as subtle as you're being, Miss Matteris. If you wish to openly defy me, then I will openly threaten your job. Because I have plenty of authority over you. I could owl the Minister right now and he can confirm this fact.

Under what authority did they check?

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The Minister has no authority over me. Unless he somehow has authority over French citizens, but even then I wouldn't obey him.

Under Dumbledore's. Are you going to get huffy because they didn't involve the poor Ministry in their investigation?

Oh, so you aren't a British citizen, then?

I see.

And yes, considering they had no right to proceed without the Ministry's approval.

I've never been one. It's nothing I've kept secret, either.

I wasn't aware the Ministry needed to approve every little thing.

Are you aware that I could have you deported, Miss Matteris?

I'm not as daft as you think I am. Do I care?

No.

So you do not care about your position as teacher? Or, worse, your daughter?

There are magical schools in France. I am more than capable of supporting myself and Vriska without this position, and I could very well teach her everything she needs to know myself.

I am not going to let you threaten me.

And I am not going to let you disrespect me, Miss Matteris. It seems we're at an impasse. Should it get out that you have been living here illegally, I'm sure it would bring your parenting into question. Are you sure you would be able to hang on to your daughter if that were the case?

And what do you suggest I do, Snow?

Asides from total obedience, because that won't happen.

You could start with not openly defying the Ministry and my authority.

You could also start with putting up the facade of supporting me, despite the fact I know you don't.

[There are several small ink splotches.]

And if I don't comply, you'll deport me and take away Vriska. Am I correct?

You are correct, yes.

Do we have an agreement?

I'll think about it.

I expect your answer by tomorrow night.

Otherwise I will be forced to go ahead and take action against your defiance.

You'll get your answer.

I hope for your sake it's the right one.

Well we'll have to see, won't we?

Yes.

Though I think it's only fair you know I already have an owl waiting, should you make the wrong one.

[She's...not going to answer. She can't. She's too angry and too shaken to answer.]

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