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[animalmagnetism]

[New writing all over the journal, kind of large and...enthusiastic is a good word. Also, doodled (and fairly well, at that) around the words are sketches of fairy wings. Yeah.]

{>Haha! I guess requesting two classes was a little much.<}
{>They didn't need more Care of Magical Creatures professors but a spot was open for flying.<}
{>So come Monday I expect you all to be there with your brooms and smiling faces! I'm even giving you time to pick them up at home over break!<}
{>No excuses. Flying might not be mandatory for upper years but it's the fun you all need to keep going with your studies!<}
{>You know what they say about all work and no play.<}
{>Autographs to everyone who does well first day.<}
{>Oh. Right. I should introduce myself.<}
{>Peter Banks at your service!<}
{>Yes. The quidditch player and yeah I'm taking a break from that to teach the next generation of fine flyers.<}
{>I know you won't disappoint.<}

Comments

[grandhighwizard]

you're certainly
ENTHUSIASTIC.
how refreshing.

[animalmagnetism]

{>If you can't approach something with all your enthusiasm you shouldn't be doing it at all.<}
{>Part of the reason History should be made an elective.<}
{>Too bad the Ministry would never sign on!<}

[grandhighwizard]

how old are you?
THAT SOUNDS LIKE A STUDENT'S OPINION.
you'll find history far more interesting from
AN ADULT PERSPECTIVE.

[animalmagnetism]

{>It's interesting in small doses.<}
{>Even better if I can actually experience it for myself.<}
{>Someday they'll invent a charm for that I'm sure.<}
{>But I'll leave studying it to wizards and witches who have the patience to pour through a dry old history text and not lose track of where they're reading!<}
{>Practical classes have always been my best.<}
{>And I'm twenty. Not far from one but age is all in our minds anyway!<}

[shellfishlovver]

I wasn't aware we were hiring children as staff.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Age is all in the mind anyway!<}
{>You need to loosen up a bit!<}

[shellfishlovver]

On the contrary, I think it's you who needs to mature.

[nosigntospeakof]

WELCOME TO THE TEAM, PROFESSOR BANKS.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Thank you for the welcome friend!<}
{>Now which one are you?<}
{>I haven't straightened out all the new names yet!<}

[nosigntospeakof]

SAL VANTAS, I TEACH HISTORY OF MAGIC.
IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN YOU MIGHT HAVE EITHER MY DAUGHTER OR MY NEPHEW IN YOUR CLASS WHEN THE HOLIDAYS ENDS.

[arachnoble]

Welcome to the staff, Mr. Banks.

I wouldn't expect much from your students, though.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Be still my heart. Hello there!<}
{>And I expect a great many things from them.<}
{>They just need to be handled right!<}

[arachnoble]

Good evening.

Maybe they'll deliver, but I doubt it. This years lot of firsties doesn't give me much cause to believe in them.

[disciplewhomsignlessloves]

Well I'm afraid I stole the last spot. I'm Dierdre Vantas-Leijon, one of the Care of Magical Creature professors. If it's a bit of a mouthful you could always call me Leijon.

Cute wings :33 Cyrus will hate them I'm sure.

[animalmagnetism]

{>I was wondering when someone would identify those!<}
{>I'd give points but you're not a student. Haha!<}
{>At least I don't have to worry about who's teaching the students about magical creatures.<}
{>You obviously know your stuff.<}
{>It's a pleasure to meet you Dierdre!<}
{>Is Dierdre alright?<}

[disciplewhomsignlessloves]

Well of course they're fairy wings
H33! Thank you! Dierdre is fine.

You know, if you can stand a whole mess of cats and kneazels, you're welcome to sit on a few classes! Two heads is better than one at times, right?

tags might come a little slow after tonight since i am still on a road trip but eeee

[i_bullieve_i_can_fly]

oH, uHH,
hI,
i GUESS WE SHOP AT THE SAME INK STORE,
uH, sMALL WORLD,

i WISH i COULD SAY THAT, i'LL BE IN YOUR CLASS BUT, uHHH,
aNYWAY, i GUESS i'M JUST HERE TO REMARK ON YOUR INK,
aND ALSO TO SAY WELCOME,

[animalmagnetism]

{>It's a lovely color.<}
{>What a surprise to see someone else who likes it!<}
{>And why won't you be?<}
{>What's stopping you?<}

[i_bullieve_i_can_fly]

i AGREE,
iT'S LOVELY AND ALSO SURPRISING, tHAT ANYONE ELSE USES IT,
uH, tHAT SOMEONE BEING YOU, aND ALSO ME, tO YOU,
wAIT, i'M NOT MAKING SENSE, oKAY ANYWAY MOVING ON,

i WON'T BE IN IT BECAUSE, uH,
i CAN'T FLY,
tHERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, aND i'M IN A WHEELCHAIR,
bUT IT'S OKAY, uH, bECAUSE TO BE HONEST i'M A LITTLE SCARED OF FLYING, uH, aFTER WHAT HAPPENED, sO,,, yEAH,

[plushaeusrumpified]

what the shit.
i aint even started yet.
and youre already trying to upstage me.
you douchebag.
i dont fucking need help.

and Peter just selectively ignores most of that

[animalmagnetism]

{>So you're the other flying teacher I've heard about!<}
{>Excellent!<}
{>Between the two of us we'll have the whole castle soaring like pros.<}
{>We simply must get together before term and show each other our skills.<}
{>Compare notes!<}
{>Then we can split things up so the kids get the most benefit from our skillsets!<}

fffffff good job peter. that is probably the smartest way to deal with bro.

[plushaeusrumpified]

are you fucking kidding me.
way to selective hearing asshole.
youre doing it on purpose too.
i know it.
fuck you.

you take the itty shitty firsties.
ill take the rest.

i bet my brooms bigger than yours.

[yerawwizarderi]

am i supposed to knoww wwho you are or somethin

[animalmagnetism]

{>I was a chaser for Pride of Portree!<}
{>I have a standing invite from the captain to return when I get "bored of teaching."<}
{>Though the Magpies and the Bats keep trying to lure me away.<}
{>Like I would ever play for anyone but my hometeam.<}

[yerawwizarderi]

wwhat about GOOD teams