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Felixir · 01-07-2014, 05:50 PM

SPOILER!!: Professor Tyner

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Originally Posted by hpluvr037

The fidgeting was actually starting to bother her if she was honest with herself. He needs something else to occupy his hands. And in her experience, such weighty conversations about futures often needed some lightening up anyways. Both things led her to cast a nonverbal Summoning Charm. "Excuse me one moment," she said, opening the window that overlooked the pitch. A warm current of air rushed in, along with the two objects summoned from her Hogsmeade home. Holding them out for him to see, she said, "Would you care for a popsicle? It's warm outside. Red or orange, I like both."

Sitting back down in her chair, she commented, "They're bewitched so they won't melt or drip, so feel free to take your time on that." She certainly would not be falling prey to a brain freeze. "Wingardium Leviosa," she said simply, swishing and flicking her wand. Her own popsicle hovered obediently about three inches off the desk. "So it doesn't get dirty," she said by way of explanation. Then, folding her hands, she addressed his concerns.

"Right. Now, practically speaking you are correct that the national team may be a stretch. But you will never know if you do not at least attempt to make it. I will see what I can do." With another flick of her wrist, the quill in front of her sprang to life, inking itself and then scrawling off a memo. Contact Bartholemew and Dirk concerning Tobias Tempus it read. "And how will you be this summer, Tobias?" The gentlemen would certainly need to know that information.

"As for your other comments: Mr. Yarborough would be very lucky if you did not make the team, because that would mean he had managed to find ten other fliers that are even better than yourself. Between you and me, I would say that is highly unlikely given the relatively small sample size he is working with." In other words, Tobias really didn't have much to worry about in that regard. "As for his strategies I cannot say. But I have watched you fly now quite a bit, and if I had to pick a position for you purely based on these experiences, I would say you may consider giving Chasing your consideration." Which did not mean that he was not a good Keeper, just that, in her opinion, he was a better Chaser. "I have seen your attention to detail in your turns, ability to course correct, and of course your aim. That particular skill set is more beneficial in Chasing." Although they could be used for Keeping in a different manner. "However, what it really boils down to is which position you feel the most comfortable or natural playing, and which you have the most fun doing."

The former Ravenclaw reached for her popsicle. Lick. Lick. Lick.

Tobias nodded at the professor and looked over at the window as she made to open it. And... popsicles? Neat!

"I'd love one, thank you, Professor!" Tobias grinned, and reached out tho take the red one. Red flavour was good flavour. And, with it still being September and summer, it was perfect popsicle weather. The boy smiled happily, and now had something to sort of occupy him a bit while he listened.

He was definitely relieved that Professor Tyner didn't immediately dismiss his suggestion about the natural team, and smiled to himself. "That's brilliant, thanks." Grateful Hufflepuff is grateful. "Oh, my birthday is the end of September, so I'll be 14 when summer's here," Tobias responded to the Professor's question straight away, momentarily pausing his consumption of the popsicle.

Tobias sat and listened patiently, and it wasn't long before he found himself sitting there just sort of... stunned? Taken aback? Well he was SOMETHING. Because that was definitely a compliment about his Quidditch skills, and for some reason Tobias wasn't used to compliments. Especially when they came from someone with Professor Tyner's sort of experience or whatever. He opened his mouth to say thank you yet again, but shut it quickly because Tyner made to carry on talking. Instead he just grinned even moar and continued with the popsicle. Yup.

When Tyner finished talking, Tobias continued licking the popsicle thoughtfully. He was about to point out that he had fun doing pretty much everything, so it was difficult to use that as a gauge. But then it kind of occured to him that if he enjoyed playing in every position, then he couldn't really go wrong. "I gotta admit, Chasing's pretty fun, 'cause I love to move around a lot," he responded. It was true. Sometimes it was kind of easy to lose concentration when he had to be still. And then there was all those skills Tyner had mentioned, and he grinned again. "I'll definitely put some thought into it, and see how it goes this term." Nodnodnod. He licked at the popsicle again, which was now pretty much in two halves, absolutely requiring both hands to hold it by this point. "I really appreciate your help, professor. It's good to get an unbiased opinion in this stuff." He paused, and then went on with another little smile. "I just... yeah, thanks." Hearing good things was GOOD.

"I can get out of your way now, if you need me to," Tobias suggested. He'd pretty much asked all the things he'd needed to, and the Quidditch official had afforded him her time, information, opinion AND a popsicle. It had already been a very successful visit.

01-07-2014, 05:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Felixir Forum Manager Book Club Mod Alley Proprietor Banshee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posts: 50,165 Hogwarts RPG Name: Charlie Upstead Gryffindor Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Aurelio Kaiser Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Alexei Petrov Slytherin First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Yves Flamel Slytherin Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Achilles Zacharias Ravenclaw Third Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Ezekiel Ransom-Kruus Ollivanders x12 x12	*ehehe bad influence* :3 Lovely™ \| Captain Hurted \| Ariana's Bane \| Resident Antagonist \| Unparalleled Delight SPOILER!!*: Professor Tyner* Quote: Originally Posted by hpluvr037 The fidgeting was actually starting to bother her if she was honest with herself. He needs something else to occupy his hands. And in her experience, such weighty conversations about futures often needed some lightening up anyways. Both things led her to cast a nonverbal Summoning Charm. "Excuse me one moment," she said, opening the window that overlooked the pitch. A warm current of air rushed in, along with the two objects summoned from her Hogsmeade home. Holding them out for him to see, she said, "Would you care for a popsicle? It's warm outside. Red or orange, I like both." Sitting back down in her chair, she commented, "They're bewitched so they won't melt or drip, so feel free to take your time on that." She certainly would not be falling prey to a brain freeze. "Wingardium Leviosa," she said simply, swishing and flicking her wand. Her own popsicle hovered obediently about three inches off the desk. "So it doesn't get dirty," she said by way of explanation. Then, folding her hands, she addressed his concerns. "Right. Now, practically speaking you are correct that the national team may be a stretch. But you will never know if you do not at least attempt to make it. I will see what I can do." With another flick of her wrist, the quill in front of her sprang to life, inking itself and then scrawling off a memo. Contact Bartholemew and Dirk concerning Tobias Tempus it read. "And how will you be this summer, Tobias?" The gentlemen would certainly need to know that information. "As for your other comments: Mr. Yarborough would be very lucky if you did not make the team, because that would mean he had managed to find ten other fliers that are even better than yourself. Between you and me, I would say that is highly unlikely given the relatively small sample size he is working with." In other words, Tobias really didn't have much to worry about in that regard. "As for his strategies I cannot say. But I have watched you fly now quite a bit, and if I had to pick a position for you purely based on these experiences, I would say you may consider giving Chasing your consideration." Which did not mean that he was not a good Keeper, just that, in her opinion, he was a better Chaser. "I have seen your attention to detail in your turns, ability to course correct, and of course your aim. That particular skill set is more beneficial in Chasing." Although they could be used for Keeping in a different manner. "*However, what it really boils down to is which position you feel the most comfortable or natural playing, and which you have the most fun* doing.*" The former Ravenclaw reached for her popsicle. Lick. Lick. Lick.* Tobias nodded at the professor and looked over at the window as she made to open it. And... popsicles? Neat! "I'd love one, thank you, Professor!" Tobias grinned, and reached out tho take the red one. Red flavour was good flavour. And, with it still being September and summer, it was perfect popsicle weather. The boy smiled happily, and now had something to sort of occupy him a bit while he listened. He was definitely relieved that Professor Tyner didn't immediately dismiss his suggestion about the natural team, and smiled to himself. "That's brilliant, thanks." Grateful Hufflepuff is grateful. "Oh, my birthday is the end of September, so I'll be 14 when summer's here," Tobias responded to the Professor's question straight away, momentarily pausing his consumption of the popsicle. Tobias sat and listened patiently, and it wasn't long before he found himself sitting there just sort of... stunned? Taken aback? Well he was SOMETHING. Because that was definitely a compliment about his Quidditch skills, and for some reason Tobias wasn't used to compliments. Especially when they came from someone with Professor Tyner's sort of experience or whatever. He opened his mouth to say thank you yet again, but shut it quickly because Tyner made to carry on talking. Instead he just grinned even moar and continued with the popsicle. Yup. When Tyner finished talking, Tobias continued licking the popsicle thoughtfully. He was about to point out that he had fun doing pretty much everything, so it was difficult to use that as a gauge. But then it kind of occured to him that if he enjoyed playing in every position, then he couldn't really go wrong. "I gotta admit, Chasing's pretty fun, 'cause I love to move around a lot," he responded. It was true. Sometimes it was kind of easy to lose concentration when he had to be still. And then there was all those skills Tyner had mentioned, and he grinned again. "I'll definitely put some thought into it, and see how it goes this term." Nodnodnod. He licked at the popsicle again, which was now pretty much in two halves, absolutely requiring both hands to hold it by this point. "I really appreciate your help, professor. It's good to get an unbiased opinion in this stuff." He paused, and then went on with another little smile. "I just... yeah, thanks." Hearing good things was GOOD. "I can get out of your way now, if you need me to," Tobias suggested. He'd pretty much asked all the things he'd needed to, and the Quidditch official had afforded him her time, information, opinion AND a popsicle. It had already been a very successful visit. __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Chocolate!