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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.<}

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[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!<}

[grandhighwizard]

INDEED IT IS.
that's what makes age so important.
BUT CLEARLY YOU'RE EXPERIENCING HISTORY IN THE WRONG WAY
if you think it dry and dull. There is no
SOME DAY
about that charm you mentioned.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Is that so?<}
{>Enlighten me!<}
{>I'd love to get down and dirty with the gritty details!<}
{>I just don't have enough patience for a lot of words on a page.<}

[grandhighwizard]

you must know
WHAT A PENSIEVE IS.
there are some truly impressive private collections that provide a
FRONT ROW SEAT
to certain historical events.
SO REAL YOU CAN FEEL THE BLOOD SPLATTER.
it's quite an interesting experience
SEEING SOME OF THE GREAT BATTLES, FIRSTHAND.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Oh yeah I know about those!<}
{>I don't have access to any collections like that though.<}
{>That's the problem with a pensieve. It relies on the memories being collected and kept.<}
{>I was thinking more along the lines of making the words on a page come alive!<}
{>All you'd need is the history book and there are plenty of those around!<}

[grandhighwizard]

INTERACTIVE FANTASIES.
oh yes, those exist.
THERE ARE POTIONS FOR THAT.
i could assist you, if you'd care to experience something like that.
BUT I HAVE ACCESS TO A PENSIEVE, AS WELL.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Really?<}
{>Sounds interesting and ridiculously advanced!<}
{>And I'd love to experience new things!<}
{>There's nothing better!<}

[grandhighwizard]

there are
CERTAIN RISKS
involved.

[animalmagnetism]

{>What kind and how serious?<}

[Filtered to Peter]

[grandhighwizard]

there are some who find the experience
TOO REAL, TOO INTENSE.
they go mad from it.
I SUPPOSE THAT'S WHY IT'S NOT USED IN SCHOOL.
pity, really.

[Filtered to Peter]

[animalmagnetism]

{>That's all?<}
{>Sounds like fun!<}
{>Maybe I'll learn some things my teachers could never quite get through my skull along the way.<}

[Filtered to Peter]

[grandhighwizard]

let me know when you'd like
YOUR LESSON.

[Filtered to Peter]

[animalmagnetism]

{>Anytime!<}
{>The only thing I had planned before term starts back up was revisiting the Forbidden Forest.<}
{>But I can catch up the centaurs anytime.<}

[Filtered to Peter]

[grandhighwizard]

come along to my chambers
TONIGHT
then, and bring a book.
SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE TO EXPERIENCE.
i'll see if i can't give you
AN INTERESTING EVENING.

[Filtered to Peter]

[animalmagnetism]

{>Sure thing!<}
{>I'll be there.<}
{>You should probably mention your name!<}
{>What if I don't feel comfortable going to a stranger's quarters?<}

[Filtered to Peter]

[grandhighwizard]

[Okay, he has to laugh out loud for that one. Cute, very cute.]

YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE
even knowing my name.
RHYS RHYDDERCH.
i'm one of the potions professors, i believe we met briefly
SHORTLY AFTER YOU WERE HIRED
when you were being introduced to everyone.

[Filtered to Peter]

[animalmagnetism]

{>Haha! So it's you!<}
{>I just knew there was something interesting about you!<}
{>And why shouldn't I feel comfortable with you?<}
{>What exciting secrets are you hiding hm?<}

[Filtered to Peter]

[grandhighwizard]

you can't possibly imagine
I'D TELL YOU NOW
can you? No, no.
COME INTO MY PARLOR,
said the spider to the fly.

[Filtered to Peter]

[animalmagnetism]

{>I do have a certain fondness for spiders.<}
{>Did you know there's a colony of Acromantulas in the forest?<}
{>They're vicious! Haha!<}

[Filtered to Peter]

[grandhighwizard]

of course i knew.
ACROMANTULA VENOM IS EXCEEDINGLY USEFUL,
and a challenge to obtain.
DO YOU LIKE VICIOUS CREATURES, MR. BANKS?

[Filtered to Peter]

[animalmagnetism]

{>Maybe I'll convince them to give some up next time I visit the colony.<}
{>Consider it a thank you for welcoming me to the school!<}
{>And just liking the vicious ones wouldn't be fair to the rest!<}
{>I like ALL creatures.<}

[Filtered to Peter]

[grandhighwizard]

you don't discriminate.
HOW AMUSING.