Announcement

[oh_earwax]

Students and staff, I regret to inform you that we have a serious predicament on our hands.

I recieved word from the Ministry today that there has been a report of the use of an Unforgivable Curse by a minor, within the Hogwarts grounds.

While we do not yet know the identity of the individual that cast the curse, I can assure you that we will be doing everything we can to discover them, and anyone who may have had a hand in the affair. The safety of my students is my utmost concern.

Until the culprit or culprits are caught, I must insist that students take great care in the corridors. You shall be accompanied to and from classes by your professors, and I would ask that any free time is spent in your respective common rooms, rather than roaming the castle. Prefects, I must ask you your cooperation as well, to see that these rules are upheld.

I am truly sorry that such a thing should happen during what should be a time of peace and celebration.

I would like to request all staff members meet in my office at your earliest convenience.

((OOC: Feel free to comment to this post like you would any other! Teacher characters, please join in on the staff meeting :3))

Comments

[yerawwizarderi]

wwhoa
wwhat
cant wwe wwork out some arrangement wwhere wwe dont got professor kronopoulos followwin us to the toilet

[oh_earwax]

Not to worry, Mister Ampora; I don't believe that following students into the cubicles shall be necessary.

[yerawwizarderi]

oh pheww man i wwas startin to get really wworried
wway to put a damper on your day havvin him lurkin around wwhile youre havvin a privvate moment
anywway howw long is this goin on for wwhen do wwe get to breathe wwithout fuckin notice again

[oh_earwax]

The staff and I will be doing everything we can to make the school safe once more. I hope it shouldn't be long.

[yerawwizarderi]

great thanks anywway dumbles

[dance_kiss_schmooze]

I really have to wonder, Mister Ampora, what in the world made you think I would ever be interested in watching you use the toilet.

[Also watch your language with the headmaster, dagnabbit; that's just plain rude. Not that he cares. But he's considering chiding you just for the brownie points.]

[yerawwizarderi]

is this a trick question or are you really honestly lookin for an answwer here

STAFF MEETING OF 'SHIT JUST GOT REAL' NESS

[oh_earwax]

[jasmineofthewest]

[Iroh is sitting at the table. He hasn't said a word yet, and his expression is one of disappointment and deep thought. Occasionally his gaze flicks sternly to and from the ones he feels suspicious of. Namely, Antonio and Hades. But he doesn't say anything. He's just going to wait and listen at the moment. He doesn't even really know what to say.]

[burntoashes]

...Ah, if I might say something? I'm not sure if it's related, but...Melvin McGrath was acting rather oddly earlier. Almost...panicked, I would say.

[She pauses before waving her hands.]

I don't mean to say that he did it! I just have a feeling that he might have been...privy to it. And I would like to ask for permission to watch out for him, for his safety and...perhaps him opening up to me about this happening. If that's how it is.

[dance_kiss_schmooze]

[Don't think he doesn't see that Stinkeye, Iroh. Hades' expression remains neutral banking toward disinterested. Certainly having students throwing Unforgivable Curses around won't do, but he's not terribly concerned about it. Frankly, he's a little impressed a student managed it, but of course he'll be keeping that little tidbit to himself.

[Threading his fingers together, he rests his chin on them and eyes Dumbledore.]

So which curse was it? [No sense beating around the bush.] It should be easier to narrow down a pool of suspects based on the situation, don't'cha think? I mean, there are definitely plenty of students I just don't think have it in 'em to use the Cruciatus Curse, am I right?

[cleancuffs]

[ Balthier doesn't sit as he rightfully should--rather, he leans back against a shelf and appears to be more of an observer than participant in this discussion. Or perhaps he's just waiting for the right time to chime in. ]

[angelic_soldier]

Do we know who the victim was? Are they okay?

[oh_earwax]

It was indeed the Cruciatus Curse that was used, and unfortunately no, at this time, we do not know who the victim was.

If the victim was in fact a student, they may have understandable concerns about coming forward; I encourage all of you to make yourselves open and available to any student who claims to have information about the incident.

[thatscalledsokkastyle]

How will the punk be punished?

[Because this? NOT COOL.]

[oh_earwax]

Use of an Unforgivable Curse most usually results in an immediate sentence to Azkaban.

Given that the culprit in this case is a minor, some leniency may be warranted, but I assure you, Mister Reed, they will be swiftly detained in any case.

[thatscalledsokkastyle]

Good.

I know I'm not a prefect or anything, but if I can help at all, tell me.

[oh_earwax]

Looking out for each other, and taking your concerns to a professor, is what I would ask of every student.

[thatscalledsokkastyle]

Got it.

[plastic_spastic]

The Ministry is on their way, right?

[oh_earwax]

I've asked them to allow me to handle the issue for the moment, as Hogwarts is my jurisdiction. I have faith in my staff to handle the incident swiftly; the Ministry will take over from there.

[reportedly]

I'll do whatever I can to help, Professor.

[oh_earwax]

I greatly appreciate that, Miss Ritchi.

this is filtered from Melvin - but then, only he would notice that

[status_is_not_quo]

Do you know who the student was who the curse was put on, Professor?

Same filter

[oh_earwax]

Unfortunately, we do not. Though I should hope, if it was a student who was cursed, that student would feel safe enough to come forward privately.

[kid8dik]

...Understood, Professor.

And if there is anything else we as prefects can do, please let us know.

[oh_earwax]

Yes. Do not forget, in your duty toward your fellow students, to pay heed to your own safety.

[kid8dik]

Of course.

[And this is filtered to Dumbledore.]

May speak with you privately, Headmaster?

Filtered

[oh_earwax]

Of course you may.

Filtered

[kid8dik]

I wouldn't typically cast blame on a student without just cause.

However, I find it worth mentioning that after my...fight with Galen Marek, he implied that he considered killing me even after I mentioned Azkaban, and I firmly believe that casting one of the Unforgivable Curses is something he would have the inclination to do. I have no way of knowing his potential involvement in this incident, but I believe it is something worth looking into.

Filtered

[oh_earwax]

Duly noted, [MISTER DEATH]. Believe me when I say I will give the matter my full consideration.

[fashioneighsta]

Are we truly in that much danger, Professor?

[oh_earwax]

As long as I am at Hogwarts, I will do everything within my power to keep you students safe.