Open lab

[higherthaneverybody]

Ravenclaws:
It has come to my attention that several students have been performing experiments or working on personal projects in their dormitories. While I strongly encourage creativity and extracurricular efforts, living quarters are not the best for such efforts. With that in mind, I will be setting up one of the empty classrooms for Ravenclaw students to use as they please, for scholarly pursuits or the practice of more practical magic. There will be cabinets set aside for storage, and each child that signs up will be assigned a secure space in which to store their supplies and the fruits of their labors. Anyone who would like assistance or someone to consult on their projects may approach me privately, and I will provide other supplies as resources allow, on an individual basis.

I should hope it goes without saying that no illegal activities should be taking place in this, shall we call it, open laboratory, but I know my House, and so I'll make it explicit. Any illicit activities performed in this room will be punished immediately.

Sign-ups for space and time can be done through this entry, or in person.

Comments

[higherthaneverybody]

I EXPECTED AS MUCH.
you cannot monopolize the room, obviously,
BUT I BELIEVE WE CAN COME TO AN ARRANGEMENT.

[3potionproblem]

Yes, of course, but my needs are generally more important. Am I to leave my muggle chemistry cross-studies in my room or can I move those items as well?

[higherthaneverybody]

YOUR EGOTISM
is, as always, entertaining,
BUT YOU MAY FIND IT MORE USEFUL
to at least pretend to some humility.
YOU MAY MOVE ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN
as you like.

[3potionproblem]

Not really one for false pretenses. Wastes far too much time, especially when we both know I'm right.

Will there be charms in place to keep people from interfering with other people's work? Or am I simply stripped of all possible wrongdoings should such tampering be evident when something explodes or adversely effects the student body?

[higherthaneverybody]

everyone must have their
OWN PARTICULAR AREAS OF IGNORANCE.
are you unable to perform such charms on your own?
IN YOUR SIXTH YEAR?

[3potionproblem]

I'm quite good at finding ways to make fiddling with my work less than advantageous. If I'm allowed, it's no hardship.

I shall enlist some house elves to move my items at once.

[higherthaneverybody]

you are, indeed, allowed.
I SHOULD HOPE YOUR HOUSEMATES KNOW BY NOW
to not tamper with your things.
WOULD YOU CARE TO KNOW
where the room is, mr. holmes?

[3potionproblem]

It will certainly make it easier on the house elves.

[higherthaneverybody]

i'll be sure to inform you
ONCE IT'S PREPARED.
as i said in my original entry
IT IS NOT YET SET UP.
but i applaud your eagerness.

[3potionproblem]

Any excuse to get out of the dorm is a welcome one. I do have one more question though. Are the hours restrictive at night? I tend to do some of my best work between the hours of ten pm and seven am.

[higherthaneverybody]

as students are not allowed to be
OUT OF BOUNDS
at those hours
I CANNOT ALLOW
use of the room at night
WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
however, i intend to institute some
LATE NIGHT SESSIONS
as my schedule permits.

[3potionproblem]

Hm.. sounds a little less attractive than just keeping my things in my room where I can see to them at my leisure.