sortinghat_rp | ( 001 ) well, I have to start someday, don't I?

It's certainly been a long time since I've done any teaching. And a very long time since I've written in one of these journals - I'm amazed it was still here, and in my old office, even! If only the ink had stayed good as well.

But ah, let's see! My name is Antonio Fernández Carriedo - that's Professor Fernández to you! - and I will be filling the post for Care of Magical Creatures, starting this semester. Headmaster Dumbledore very graciously offered me my old post and really, it's rather nice to be back at Hogwarts after so very long, too. I used to teach it before- ( A few ink blots. ) Well! I used to teach it years and years ago, but here I am again! Rather lucky for me that the spot was open again, and on such short notice, too!

But let's see again, ah - yes! If you're in third year or above, you can sign up for my class! I'm afraid any of you younger years are just going to have to wait - far far far too dangerous for you if you're that young, even though it's really rather quite fun. But oh, don't worry if you don't want to take it - it's an elective after all, so no pressure. It's lovely if you want to learn things about all sorts of strange creatures, though! Feel free to ask me any questions you may have, I will be here to help you and answer them for you if you need any help or anything like that, okay!

~~Ay... I wish I had Lovino with me.~~

( OOC: For those of you who are curious - here is a little information on the changes to Antonio with the time jump. Basically, he was a Death Eater, and a known one - but has been cleared of all charges due to his claims of being under the Imperius Curse. Have fun with that. I'll have more information up later, but feel free to ask me anything if you have questions or want in on more plot details! And feel free to be horrible to poor Toño here. :') )

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Six years. That is a very long time - a little less than half my age. By the way, my name is Rose Lalonde. I'm a third year Ravenclaw and I'll be in your class.

They've made incredible progress. I've seen pictures of what computers used to look like, it's quite impressive indeed - almost like magic! I quite like muggle things; it's a pity that there's such tension within the community nowadays.

Nevertheless, thank you so much for lending me the books, Professor... I really am grateful ~~you have no idea how many librarians have turned me down~~. I'd really appreciate anything you can tell me, and I shall have to understand about the restricted section. I'm only a child, after all, and a little information is better than nothing.

Yes, it's quite a while, I guess! And ah, it's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Lalonde! I hope you enjoy the class.

...Yes, it's quite a pity. Perhaps... with the ending of the war now it'll be better.

It's no problem! You must promise me you'll be careful though - these creatures scare most wizards absolutely silly. And sure! I can talk it over with you when I have some free time. Your Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher might know some more on the creatures than I do, though. Well, at least about the lore.

I believe I shall. I have learned a little from talking with you already. Thank you so much, Professor!

It's quite a relief that it's over... Not many people I knew personally were hurt, so I suppose I came out of it fairly well. The herbology teacher that disappeared after my first year came as a bit of a shock, though.

I suppose there are a lot of things that scare most wizards absolutely silly, but I think that attempting to understand them is more productive than remaining willfully ignorant. How can we be proud of ourselves if we let our fears dictate our intellectual pursuits?

Still, I will most certainly be exercising caution, and I'll look into asking a few professors about it - in a purely academic way, of course... I don't exactly want to land myself in detention.

You're very welcome. I'm glad to help any student!

Yes, it's... it's quite a relief that it's finally done. And really? That's good, then. ...Ah, yes. I... I believe I know what you're talking about.

Hmmm, that's true. Still, a note of caution is good as well! Sometimes those fears are there for a reason.

Haha, good. If you need help, you're free to talk to me.

Yes, I suppose I shouldn't talk too much about it. After all, it's still a sensitive topic. My apologies, Sir.

I suppose there are bound to be reasons behind such fears. Perhaps more research can help in protecting us from them, though. I believe in that sort of thing.

I'll perhaps talk to you after class sometime - I look forward to the lessons!

It's okay! It really hasn't been very long at all since the war ended though, so it'll be touchy subject for quite a few people for a while. Maybe another time.

That's true. Just be careful - maybe it's something you can strive to study fully when you're older! It's something you can do in the field I'm in, after all.

Thank you! I look forward to having such an interested student in my class!

Yes, that's true. Things are still taking their time to settle down. I'll try to be more courteous around the subject.

Perhaps I should keep the topic in mind as a prospective final project of some kind - it's odd how age can open such doors! Alas, the wait will be so excruciatingly long.

I will see you soon then, Professor! (I do hope there isn't any more preparatory reading; that monster book didn't take too kindly to my cat.)

Thank you.

Yes! That sounds like a perfect idea. I can help you with it if you get to that point!

Good! I'll look forward to it. (Oh, no, just the book! And ah, dear. Just make sure to pet its spine! That'll calm it down.)

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