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[burntoashes]

Now, children.

I must say I've had about up to here with some of the disgusting words I've been seeing coming from both "factions" as of late. If I see one mention of violence or hateful rhetoric, you'll be in detention with me for the rest of the year. The war was much more serious than some schoolyard squabble.

[l-lol salt in the wound much??]

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[witchafterall]

Thank you for that, Professor.

[quixotical]

Some people in the war certainly acted like it was.

[burntoashes]

My, Mami, it's nothing to thank me for. I was just tired of all the...chaos!

[burntoashes]

...Yes. You would certainly know, hmm?

[witchafterall]

As was I.

It's a difficult climate to be living in, even now. Sometimes I feel as though the end of the war has only left more tension amongst our community.

[quixotical]

...I would!

[bluhbluhhugewitch]

Isn't discussion recent events a show of intellectual prowess, Professor? I mean, it's good that we're keeping up with politics, riiiiiiiight?

[burntoashes]

It will take a while for the community to heal, I'm afraid. But have faith! Peace will come back to us.

[witchafterall]

I'd like to believe that at least some of us have learned something. We can only truly achieve peace through understanding.

[burntoashes]

But dear, you have to understand, you are not at Hogwarts to learn about the politics of the Wizarding World. We generally leave that up to your parents.

It was very kind of you to offer to tutor your fellow students, though.

[burntoashes]

So you think that's funny, then?

[bluhbluhhugewitch]

Should I assume that means you're not going to share what you think a8out the whole situation?

I was only trying to help! It's pretty clear that anything can happen, these days. We have to 8e prepared.

[quixotical]

Not particularly.

[burntoashes]

I'm sorry, but I don't trust your opinion on the matter.

[quixotical]

I'm not surprised in the least. Nor am I particularly expecting it. No offense taken!

[burntoashes]

I am opposed to hatred and violence, period. That's all you need to know, dear.

Yes, yes, there's nothing wrong with being prepared. In fact, Slytherin has been taking a beating lately due to...well, the events, so I think I'll award 8 points to your house for your efforts.

[burntoashes]

Stay away from Galen Marek. He's a troubled boy and I doubt influence from you would help him any.

all the sucking up, all of it

[bluhbluhhugewitch]

Oh, wow! You didn't have to do that Professor, 8ut thank you!!!!!!!!

[quixotical]

Believe me, that will not be a problem. Especially considering he hates me.

[star_killer]

I didn't realize I needed someone to decide who I can and can't talk to.

PRIVATE

[star_killer]

You had better watch what you say.

PRIVATE

[quixotical]

What? It's a fact, and you seem to hate everyone anyway. People knowing you hate me as well won't seem too strange.

[burntoashes]

Please. I will ask you to not start with me on this, you cannot intimidate me. I am much older than you and I have dealt with far, far worse than a teenage boy with a chip on his shoulder.

[Like say a few...now dead Death Eaters.]

And since you're here now, I'm pleased to inform you that you'll be staying after class with me for a few etiquette lessons.

[burntoashes]

That's beautiful, Mami. And I think it is true! You can't go through something this big for so long without learning anything at all.

[witchafterall]

Thank you, Professor. I only hope I can help promote that understanding someday.