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.

[thegluethatbinds]

Nothing wrong with a little nostalgia. Schools are good places for good memories.

I look forward to working with you. If you do need any assistance, please don't hesitate to approach me in person or over the network.

[speterman]

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

[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]

Yes, absolutely.

The offer is appreciated, but I should think that I will have no trouble handling my affairs alone.

I look forward to observing you.

[drivensnow]

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

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[thegluethatbinds]

I hope my conduct hasn't been inappropriate.

[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.

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[drivensnow]

I should hope not. You wouldn't happen to be speaking out of a guilty conscience, would you?

[Filtered]

[thegluethatbinds]

It is my first time teaching. It's very different compared to work in the Ministry.

[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.

[nothanks_bro]

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

[wavesofjade]

Welcome, High Inquisitor.

I Hope Your Stay Will Be A Pleasant One.

[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.

[couldbehealer]

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

[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]

Lalonde.

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

[Filtered]

[drivensnow]

Is it? I would hope given your years of working in the Ministry that you should know how to conduct yourself around students.

[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.

[drivensnow]

Oh?

The Headmaster didn't tell me of your employment.

[nothanks_bro]

Leon Kennedy. I'll be teaching Pre-Auror Studies.

[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]

What a civilized response.

[wavesofjade]

What A Strange Thing To Say.
Why Would I Not Be Civilised?
I Have The Utmost Respect For Any Ministry Presence Here.