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[tomatatas]

 As many of you would have seen, assuming you do possess the skills of basic reading comprehension, Hogwart's now possess two Herbology teachers. Which to be frank, I am glad of, as dealing with all of you would likely give me wrinkles far too early. Slytherin and Hufflepuff you will be reporting to me, and Gryffindor and Ravenclaw will be under the eye of Inquisitor Snow. No ifs or buts.

Now as for Homework, I have looked over the quizes I set on the first day back and I see that like I expected barely any of you seemed to actually study. So obviously to combat that I will need to set more stricter homework, and anyone who doesn't hand it in on it's due date with it fulfilling all it's requirements can expect a detention.

First years, I expect 8 inches on one of the most common plants discussed in your textbooks. Discuss where it is commonly found, what it is traditionally used for, and potential side effects it can have if used incorrectly.

Second years we will be studying Mandrakes as many of you may have assumed. As such I want 10 inches on the growth cycle of a mandrake, it's common uses, and the side effects it can have. 

Third years I want a foot on the uses of the seeds of a Puffapod. Yes they are known for flowering instantly upon touching the ground, but there is more to them than beauty.

Fourth we will soon begin studying Bubotuber's and as such I want at least a foot on the correct method to harvests this plant's pus, and what the pus can be used for.

Fifth years yes this is an important year as we have all told you. Consider it also the potential last year I will ever have to deal with you,  if you do not intend on pursing a career that needs a NEWT in Herbology. I'm sure some of us will be very glad of this parting and I know in some cases I will be positively gleeful. But for the meantime, I want 30 inches on topics we have previously studied. If some of you are stuck and have not absorbed any information like I assume, then look up and see the homework I have set for grades below you for ideas.

Sixth and seventh years, you have elected to stay with me. Hopefully this is because you show actual interest in the topic and not just because you feel you need attempt it. As such, sixth years, pick a topic that we have previously studied and write me at least 20 inches on the subject. I want something that I feel could be good enough to go into a textbook, but trust me I'll know if it's been copied from anywhere. Seventh, I want you to find a plant that isn't native to the UK region, and write me an essay of 25 inches on it. Uses, it's time of discoveries, any side effects it has, the basics. Again, I'll know how many of you actually did the effort into it.

Aside from sixth and seventh years, I expect all these to be returned to me in two weeks. Sixth years I want yours in three, and seventh have till this time next month. Failure to hand it in will result in a very serious discussion as to why you feel you are too good for my assignments.

[ooc: Homework post here]

[Filtered to Lovino and Madeline]

I want both of you to keep your heads down around the Inquisitor. You both have his classes after all. Lovino if I hear one word of misbehaviour from you I promise my punishment will be much worse than his could ever be.

Watch what you say, watch how you act. And don't trust him.

[Filtered to Antonio]

Has the Inquisitor bothered you yet?

Comments

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[gloriousandfree]

It's disappointing we won't have classes together Chiara. I'll keep my head down. Note that I didn't even bring up how I hexed a student on that camping trip, completely unlike me...

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[tomatatas]

It is... I'd like to be able to keep an eye on both you an Lovino, for your own safety. But yes, take care of what you do and say cara. I know I won't have to warn you as much as I will with Lovino.

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[gloriousandfree]

Of course I will. There's nothing wrong, right? He's just gotten off on the wrong foot so to speak?

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[tomatatas]

There's nothing wrong. Just... well with your relation to I, and the close ties my family has to Antonio, and Antonio's history... It would be best for all of us to step carefully.

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[gloriousandfree]

Alright Chiara, I will be quite careful.

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[tomatatas]

Good. I know you will. You're one of the few good, well behaved people in this family after all.

[filtered]

[gloriousandfree]

You have so little faith in your family.

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[tomatatas]

No, I just prefer not to kid myself over them and accept that they are as they are and they’ll never change.

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[gloriousandfree]

I still think you should believe they can.

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[tomatatas]

You’re young cara. I wish I could still afford to think like that.

[remembertheroses]

I will do the homework Professor Vargas.

I would also like to ask, can students have plants in the greenhouse too?

[tomatatas]

Thank you Miss Amano.

Well, I am overseeing a student gardening club, so I have set aside a greenhouse for them with some rearranging. Would you like to reserve a small spot Miss Amano?

[remembertheroses]

Yes please, I would like that very much. Thank you Professor. If I may ask as well, when can I start planting?

[tomatatas]

I have a free afternoon this Saturday. Would that be suitable?

[remembertheroses]

Yes it is. Thank you very much Professor Vargas. May I please use the school gardening tools as well? I will bring my own when I go home for holidays.

[tomatatas]

It’s fine. Just send me a little note when you’re coming down, in the off chance I forget. I can use the time to work on my own things anyway. And yes, you’re welcome to them. It’s no hassle as long as they’re put back as they were found.

[remembertheroses]

Alright. Thank you once again Professor Vargas. I will send you the note and see you on this Saturday.

[tomatatas]

I’ll see you Saturday.

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[quixotical]

Ah, no, not yet. I just settled in, actually! Maybe that's why.

Is he really a "Inquisitor"? Did the Ministry really send him?

[permafiltered]

[tomatatas]

Well be careful then. And you could have asked for help you know.

He seems to be a real one yes. Apparently what happened at the summer camp made them send him. He's convinced it was just rowdy teenagers and had nothing to do with Dark Wizards.

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[pomodoroo]

Jesus, you don't hesitate to just dive on into the serious sh- wait what?! I have that crazy asshole for my teacher now?! When the fuck did this happen?

[tomatatas]

It's good to let them all know what I'm expecting. And yes. I suppose Dumbledore split us like that so I couldn't be accused of favouring you. But for your own personal safety, and mine and your siblings, bite your stupid tongue around him and used you head before you speak. He's a dangerous man. He's already threatened one teacher with deportation and I for one have no citizenship here either.

It's easier to protect you and Feli and Alice if I'm here.

[nunganunga_k_o]

30 inches on ALL of our prior lessons? How are we supposed to remember that much about some shrubs??

[tomatatas]

Yes, Miss Nicolson. And that is why we take notes in our classes. So if our memories fail us we have something to look back on.

[coffeewithtea]

Puffapod... their name is pretty cutesy. I will write your essay, right after I find a ruler.

[tomatatas]

Yes, I suppose it is. If you have any trouble finding one come to my office I have many.

[coffeewithtea]

I know you mean the ruler but can I borrow a Puffapod too?

[tomatatas]

I'll consider it. What do you plan to do with it?

[coffeewithtea]

I only thought having a Puffapod to examine would help me with the homework you assigned, maybe.

[tomatatas]

And is it impossible for you to observe and examine one in class Mr Wong?

[coffeewithtea]

That's right otherwise I would not be asking if I could take one.

[tomatatas]

... I will look at your records and consider it.

My decision would be made easier if you gave me a truthful speech on what you plan to do beyond observe and examine though.

[coffeewithtea]

My record is clean. Now if you wish to know what I plan to do with the Puffapod, I would be glad to share.

So do you want to know?

[tomatatas]

I'll be the judge of that. But good.

How to plan to examine it. You won't be harming it in anyway way will you?

[coffeewithtea]

I will take good care of it for sure. I will hold it carefully using both my hands as I observe it carefully.

[tomatatas]

And what are you looking to discover from all this?

[Because right now you're going into her book of weird kids]

[coffeewithtea]

Probably not the meaning of life. I doubt I will find it by staring at a Puffapod but like I hope to get a pretty good grade on your homework.

[That's good. It will be a real honor.]

[tomatatas]

I don’t think anyone has found the meaning of life by staring at a puffapod.

[S I G H. She is going the regret this, she knows it]

Very well. You may come and collect one tomorrow. But if I hear of any mistreatment at all, I’ll revoke your rights to touching anything in my class and you’ll be given a large amount of detentions.

Understood?

[coffeewithtea]

If by chance I do, I will be sure to mention that it was because of your help.

[He doesn't have any real plans for it. He might just show it to his friends and when he finally grows bored he will return it.]

I understand! I'll be there first thing in the morning.

[tomatatas]

...Thank you. I’m sure I’ll appreciate that if you ever do.

[Wow kawaii. And yet she can’t help but be suspicious of everyone]

I’ll see you then, then.

[coffeewithtea]

[It isn't bad to be suspicious. He will try not to get carried away with it. But come on how cool is it that he can get something from his teacher (even if it is only temporary).]

Yes. I'll totally be there. [Because he wasn't going to miss out on this.]

ooc: log or continue here? or just assume he got it. or however you wish miss.

[tomatatas]

[Yeah well when you grow up in her family youonly know suspicions. But she's trying. Apparently you can't assume the worst of all students]

Very good. [Already regretting this...]

(ooc: I'm good with either. what would you prefer??)

[coffeewithtea]

[Well he isn't the worst. He would never allow himself to get carried away too far on most occasions.]

Can I take the best one?

ooc: I can put up a log if you wish. It'll probably be good to do so.

[tomatatas]

[She's still got her eye on you.]

They're Puffapod's, there's really not much difference between them and the next one.

(ooc; that sounds good to me! Hit me up when you do)

[coffeewithtea]

[That was all fine.]

We'll see, we'll see.

(ooc: here!)