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

[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.

[3potionproblem]

It'll certainly be interesting. I'm rather curious what it is that I'm afraid of.

Private boggart encounters aren't exactly interesting anyway. Those people already know what to fear and their reaction to it wouldn't be of much interest to me. People who think they have it under control or are prepared to face it in front of others are much better.

[wwistful]

As am I.

That's an...interesting way of putting it. As long as you're silent and behave yourself there shouldn't be a problem.

[3potionproblem]

Thank you, sir. Observation is best done without interaction anyway. You won't even know I'm there. Outside the obvious fact that I will be.

[wwistful]

Alright then. If it is for educational purposes then I am more than willing to allow it.