Eight ♒

[wwistful]

I suppose now is as good a time as any to formally apologise for my behaviour under the influence of the unexplained events. We all know that it's an entirely blameless situation and that nothing can be done, so, any further mentions of the situation involving myself in particular may be reason enough for me to remove points. Let's not be counter productive about this, let's just move on from it.

This journal is also an opportunity to share some more positive news regarding Slytherin and Ravenclaw students taking my class. I have acquired a boggart and there will be a practical class in the next few weeks. As such, any concerns should be brought to me. However, if you skip without my consent I will make you regret it every day for the rest of your school life. Thank you.

Now, an assignment for all of you in my class, though the lengths will vary. I want you to consider the events of the previous days and then think about the risks and consequences of uncontrolled magic, even if it's not necessarily Dark Arts, it's still a situation one must understand and prepare for. I want you to take a long thought about why we have rules and regulations to adhere to and how they benefit us.
First to Third years I want to see at least three good paragraphs. Fourth to Fifth should write at least five. Sixth to Seventh I expect a convincing, well thought out essay with an argument for your opinion. The length is up to you.

I will finish with a friendly reminder that you may not use my situation as an example in your analysis unless you're particularly interested in failure.

[Private to Tulio]
15 points to Slytherin for impressive negotiation skills.


[[ooc: Homework goes HERE also Murdoc was a pirate for the wish event don't judge him. There will be a boggart log up in about two weeks!]]

Comments

[filtered]

[greenmoonrising]

Sir I realize you won't let me skip the practical so I was hoping that I could do this in private with just you present? It's just, considering that boggarts bring out your greatest fears...


I might have a bad reaction.

Re: [filtered]

[wwistful]

I understand, you condition is to be considered. Several other students will be having private classes as well, so it will be fine.

I will be there to take control if necessary. However, you will need to know how to fend off a boggart in the likely event you will be faced with one.

[eighttimeshandy]

At least you weren't dead.

[wwistful]

Yes. There's a silver lining in every cloud.

[filtered]

[nomorals]

Is it still okay if I do study instead, Professor?

I mean I could do a private session if you want me to, but the events last week kind of left me with as much doubt that I could handle it as before.

[filtered]

[wwistful]

You will need to know how to fend off boggarts, Miss Abadeer. It's essential.

[givesyouaboner]

Noted.
Also, Professor, have you put any thought into when a good time would be to continue my lessons?

[wwistful]

That depends on your class schedule, Strider. When are you free?

[givesyouaboner]

Mid afternoon and evenings, except when I have Magical Languages.

strike readable

[fuckyeahdeathrays]

A boggart sounds like fun interesting.

Should I read up on it before then?

[wwistful]

Not fun so much as interesting.

Research may prove to be useful.

[3potionproblem]

What do boggarts turn into if you're not afraid of anything? I'm mildly put off by my brother but irritation is hardly fear. Can they become intangible things? Does a boggart disappear is one fears being alone, per se? Or do they becoming tiny to simulate a fear of heights through forced perception? Can a boggart become boredom? What if its choosing of the personification of the abstract isn't relative to the nuances within the overarching concept?

Also, I’d like permission to sit in on all boggart encounters. It is relevant to my extracurricular interests.

[wwistful]

It's not often a boggart is unable to find something to use against you. it may zero in on a fear you were unaware you had. An encounter with a boggart is a very educating experience for for one's self, so I suppose I can only say that you'll find out when it happens.

You are welcome to sit in on anything that doesn't clash with your own class and isn't private.

[cantstarvethisfire]

Can we practice with it before the class?

[wwistful]

The class itself is practice enough.

[actuallyspeakslatin]

Did you find the boggart here? Or did you get it somewhere else?

[wwistful]

Teachers have access to a great many things, but I don't believe I'm allowed to reveal our secrets.

[greenteengenius]

What is a boggart?

[wwistful]

A creature with shape shifting ability, it's able to manifest itself into the form of your greatest fear.

I understand you've missed quite a lot, so you may want to refer to the text books you've been assigned this year.

[allisnotlost]

i am so glad that wwas ovver
im not sure i could take bein a girl for more than one day to be honest
or havvin multiple speech impediments
fuck lisps
also hey can i ask you a question

[wwistful]

I'm sure it was very informative for you.

What is it?

Private

[drivensnow]

That would be a fine time for me to sit in on a lesson, Professor. You should let me know what day you're having the boggart, specifically.

Private

[wwistful]

We would be happy to have you, Sir. We will be having it on the 12th of October, a Friday.

[Filtered private]

[grandhighwizard]

oh dear.
REMOVING POINTS, CAPTAIN?
whatever should i do?

[Filtered private]

[wwistful]

Would it kill you to act like an adult?