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Maxilocks · 01-30-2011, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

Renée simply watched Jared as he seemed to ponder the discussion of beliefs about their abilities. Something seemed to have hit a chord, and she wondered what exactly that was. It could be easily gotten, but she had a feeling she’d agree with the sentiment anyway, giving her reason to hold back. Not to mention he quickly had distracted her with the comment he did make, and she smiled back at him. “At this point, I’d think we should expect ideas like that from the students. And at least it’s not hurting anyone.” If it helped the students remember her name, so be it. Besides, a name was just a name. His echoing of her statement made her grin come back, as it dovetailed so well with her thoughts. It was really quite fascinating the meanings that could be given to the simplest of things. Or the most complex, if they considered his name as well. Although people didn’t seem to come up with ways to remember that, instead simply choosing others. It was interesting, really.

She laughed a little at his observation about the Slytherins. “Actually, I can’t say I’ve had many issues with the Snakes. Other than a few admirers. And Miss Skye,” she replied. That was another amusing interaction, the Slytherin girl’s continued irritation at herself. “Actually, in my first lesson, I seemed to find the Hufflepuffs more of a handful.” Specifically, Jake and Treyen, and perhaps Simon, a bit. With his desperation for finding a correct answer, when he simply needed to learn. The other two were another story altogether, although she knew a bit of Treyen’s problem was the same as Ellie. It was all so similar, yet different, to when she had been a student. But then she had hardly been the typical Ravenclaw. That tangent was dislodged by the renewal of the pet discussion, though, and she looked back to him with another smile.

“Okay, not surprised,” she said mischievously, as he denied it. “I don’t think it’s so much of a minority. Some people need the companionship of pets, while others don’t. I’d imagine there’s both here.” She giggled a little at his comment about thinking of getting his own pet, though. That only reminded her of their first conversation ever. “So no pet manticore for Monsieur Descoteaux?,” she asked, laughter still in her voice, before it calmed a little as he spoke of Anastasia. “Yes, they are, and thank you,” she said simply. There were more domesticated phoenixes now than there had been in the past, truly. “I didn’t have too much difficulty, however. I rescued her from a man in Russia who was mistreating her, while I was visiting, so the loyalty sort of stemmed from that.” That was her theory, at least. And for a moment she longed for being twenty again. It wasn’t really that long ago, but the memories were still there. Not to mention she knew she’d changed since then.

The comment about complaining to Tate brought another grin to her face, however. More for reminding her of her almost identical suggestion to Ellie in her office than anything else, but at least it was amusing. She couldn’t imagine they’d get anywhere near that point. “The mere thought of you managing to get into my head amuses me too much to think of complaining,” she replied, entertained. There was a moment of wondering if he’d find it a challenge, but then they were speaking of Euripides again. It couldn’t be said that their conversations were slow, that was for sure, and another grin graced her features. “Why thank you. I’m sure if he was around, he’d be happy we came to that conclusion,” she responded mischievously. As if they truly had to worry about the ancient’s thoughts on the matter, when it was all just teasing on their part. She let her amusement fade a little as they spoke on other subjects, though. “Maybe. I’d look forward to it, although we still have to find time for my challenge to teach you Divination,” she reminded him with a quick grin. Both pursuits sounded quite diverting, really, from the stresses of being a professor. Oddly enough.

She feigned a sigh at his response to things, though. “Isn’t that always the case?,” she went on to tease. Challenges always did depend on interpretation. And his lazy grin only spurred her on more.

Oh, he did expect ideas from students. The wrong kind. Jared nodded, amused that he - and he suspected she, too - expected the students to cause, and think in terms of, mischief. Not that that could be helped. Hogwarts, and its undeniable link to - and history of - danger and mystery, almost seemed to give one an appetite for trouble.

"I could have assumed that in advance," he said, his green eyes lighting up in a teasing manner as she referred to admirers. Now, though, did not seem like the time to discuss tactics. How to handle... admirers. He also had a feeling that even if they did discuss that, practically, he'd find himself going semi-blank again. It almost amused him, to be honest, because he had never had to face this kind of difficulty before. His eyes flickered, a more serious expression, at her mention of Rae, though. He hadn't expected her to keep Renée in her bad books, not like he had expected Ellie to. Then again, so much had happened, even in the past month and the relatively cheerful atmosphere of Hogwarts, that he found he expected most things, even random students disliking him, now.

"I can relate to that." This, as she mentioned Hufflepuffs. He had found at least one a major handful, that one being Jake. Not that the boy liked creating trouble. It just seemed that Jake had that peculiar kind of intelligence that attracted it, in one way or the other. Jared couldn't blame him. He'd taken a liking to Jake.

"There seem to be more of those that need it," Jared said, his half-smile an impulsive reaction to the mischief in her tones. It was, after a fashion, relaxing. Pet manticore? Merlin. "I value my life, thank you very much, Renée." He inclined his head ever so slightly, an amused look playing around his lips. "Though I suppose a baby dragon might make for some nice company." Until it decided it liked breathing fire and singed his hair - assuming, of course, that it did not destroy his entire office first. "Creature police." Saving phoenixes and all. "How did that come about, if I may ask?" The mention of Russia had caught his interest as much as the thought of Renée rescuing a phoenix from a man. He had a feeling her statement regarding the bird's loyalty could be entirely true, the phoenix always having been a noble bird. The kind to repay trust.

"The mere thought of me managing to get into your head amuses me too much to even think of attempting it." And it did. He couldn't see himself getting into anyone's head, not like Renée could and did, let alone hers. He'd leave Legililmency alone for now, and perhaps for later too, and trust his perception to get him satisfactorily through life. People did, after all, get through it without both. He smiled at her comment about Euripides [the poor man didn't even know he had them for old friends, did he now?] before the smile turned into pleasant laughter. "I can't imagine what kind of rumours that would generate." Him, in the North Tower, attempting to get the hang of Divination. He could see himself failing spectacularly at it even now, but that only made him want to give it a try. He couldn't turn down something that sounded like a challenge.

"Is it?" His voice carried the same teasing quality as hers as he spoke. The questions had become circular again, no real answers really, but that was fine. It meant a touch of fun. Better that, than a conversation that drags. Not that theirs ever did. Drag.

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Maxilocks SS Featured Author Türk Bilgini Bugbear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: {in a leap of faith} Posts: 31,791 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sarani Glass Graduated x12	♥ Mrs. Itachi Uchiha™ & MAJNOO! : Bleach & Kyo & Natsume ♥ [ Maxh!Jesh ] Text Cut: And ze loverly PM discussion =D Quote: Originally Posted by SilverTiger Renée simply watched Jared as he seemed to ponder the discussion of beliefs about their abilities. Something seemed to have hit a chord, and she wondered what exactly that was. It could be easily gotten, but she had a feeling she’d agree with the sentiment anyway, giving her reason to hold back. Not to mention he quickly had distracted her with the comment he did make, and she smiled back at him. “At this point, I’d think we should expect ideas like that from the students. And at least it’s not hurting anyone.” If it helped the students remember her name, so be it. Besides, a name was just a name. His echoing of her statement made her grin come back, as it dovetailed so well with her thoughts. It was really quite fascinating the meanings that could be given to the simplest of things. Or the most complex, if they considered his name as well. Although people didn’t seem to come up with ways to remember that, instead simply choosing others. It was interesting, really. She laughed a little at his observation about the Slytherins. “Actually, I can’t say I’ve had many issues with the Snakes. Other than a few admirers. And Miss Skye,” she replied. That was another amusing interaction, the Slytherin girl’s continued irritation at herself. “Actually, in my first lesson, I seemed to find the Hufflepuffs more of a handful.” Specifically, Jake and Treyen, and perhaps Simon, a bit. With his desperation for finding a correct answer, when he simply needed to learn. The other two were another story altogether, although she knew a bit of Treyen’s problem was the same as Ellie. It was all so similar, yet different, to when she had been a student. But then she had hardly been the typical Ravenclaw. That tangent was dislodged by the renewal of the pet discussion, though, and she looked back to him with another smile. “Okay, not surprised,” she said mischievously, as he denied it. “I don’t think it’s so much of a minority. Some people need the companionship of pets, while others don’t. I’d imagine there’s both here.” She giggled a little at his comment about thinking of getting his own pet, though. That only reminded her of their first conversation ever. “So no pet manticore for Monsieur Descoteaux?,” she asked, laughter still in her voice, before it calmed a little as he spoke of Anastasia. “Yes, they are, and thank you,” she said simply. There were more domesticated phoenixes now than there had been in the past, truly. “I didn’t have too much difficulty, however. I rescued her from a man in Russia who was mistreating her, while I was visiting, so the loyalty sort of stemmed from that.” That was her theory, at least. And for a moment she longed for being twenty again. It wasn’t really that long ago, but the memories were still there. Not to mention she knew she’d changed since then. The comment about complaining to Tate brought another grin to her face, however. More for reminding her of her almost identical suggestion to Ellie in her office than anything else, but at least it was amusing. She couldn’t imagine they’d get anywhere near that point. “The mere thought of you managing to get into my head amuses me too much to think of complaining,” she replied, entertained. There was a moment of wondering if he’d find it a challenge, but then they were speaking of Euripides again. It couldn’t be said that their conversations were slow, that was for sure, and another grin graced her features. “Why thank you. I’m sure if he was around, he’d be happy we came to that conclusion,” she responded mischievously. As if they truly had to worry about the ancient’s thoughts on the matter, when it was all just teasing on their part. She let her amusement fade a little as they spoke on other subjects, though. “Maybe. I’d look forward to it, although we still have to find time for my challenge to teach you Divination,” she reminded him with a quick grin. Both pursuits sounded quite diverting, really, from the stresses of being a professor. Oddly enough. She feigned a sigh at his response to things, though. “Isn’t that always the case?,” she went on to tease. Challenges always did depend on interpretation. And his lazy grin only spurred her on more. Oh, he did expect ideas from students. The wrong kind. Jared nodded, amused that he - and he suspected she, too - expected the students to cause, and think in terms of, mischief. Not that that could be helped. Hogwarts, and its undeniable link to - and history of - danger and mystery, almost seemed to give one an appetite for trouble. "I could have assumed that in advance," he said, his green eyes lighting up in a teasing manner as she referred to admirers. Now, though, did not seem like the time to discuss tactics. How to handle... admirers. He also had a feeling that even if they did discuss that, practically, he'd find himself going semi-blank again. It almost amused him, to be honest, because he had never had to face this kind of difficulty before. His eyes flickered, a more serious expression, at her mention of Rae, though. He hadn't expected her to keep Renée in her bad books, not like he had expected Ellie to. Then again, so much had happened, even in the past month and the relatively cheerful atmosphere of Hogwarts, that he found he expected most things, even random students disliking him, now. "I can relate to that." This, as she mentioned Hufflepuffs. He had found at least one a major handful, that one being Jake. Not that the boy liked creating trouble. It just seemed that Jake had that peculiar kind of intelligence that attracted it, in one way or the other. Jared couldn't blame him. He'd taken a liking to Jake. "There seem to be more of those that need it," Jared said, his half-smile an impulsive reaction to the mischief in her tones. It was, after a fashion, relaxing. Pet manticore? Merlin. "I value my life, thank you very much, Renée." He inclined his head ever so slightly, an amused look playing around his lips. "Though I suppose a baby dragon might make for some nice company." Until it decided it liked breathing fire and singed his hair - assuming, of course, that it did not destroy his entire office first. "Creature police." Saving phoenixes and all. "How did that come about, if I may ask?" The mention of Russia had caught his interest as much as the thought of Renée rescuing a phoenix from a man. He had a feeling her statement regarding the bird's loyalty could be entirely true, the phoenix always having been a noble bird. The kind to repay trust. "The mere thought of me managing to get into your head amuses me too much to even think of attempting it." And it did. He couldn't see himself getting into anyone's head, not like Renée could and did, let alone hers. He'd leave Legililmency alone for now, and perhaps for later too, and trust his perception to get him satisfactorily through life. People did, after all, get through it without both. He smiled at her comment about Euripides [the poor man didn't even know he had them for old friends, did he now?] before the smile turned into pleasant laughter. "I can't imagine what kind of rumours that would generate." Him, in the North Tower, attempting to get the hang of Divination. He could see himself failing spectacularly at it even now, but that only made him want to give it a try. He couldn't turn down something that sounded like a challenge. "Is it?" His voice carried the same teasing quality as hers as he spoke. The questions had become circular again, no real answers really, but that was fine. It meant a touch of fun. Better that, than a conversation that drags. Not that theirs ever did. Drag.