Let's see, inspection time. What does this broom need done? She ran her expert fingers over each tail twig and up the handle. Hmm. This could definitely use-- And then in walked a student. A Captain student, to be precise. "Miss Fischer, hello. And I believe I need help with everything," she said, gesturing apologetically. "The brooms.."

She trailed off as a young Ravenclaw entered. "Good day, Miss Brown. As I was saying to Alice, our brooms returned to us in quite sad shape. My first years were having more trouble than usual in their flying lesson the other day."

Another student, male this time, was right on Sophie's heels, it seemed. "Hello, Bart." She glanced out the door to see if anyone else was about to come in. "We need to overhaul these brooms. The handles need polishing, the tail twigs need clipping, and I'm sure there are several other tasks which could be done." Looking at the Gryffindor Captain, she said, "Alice here would be more than capable of assisting you. I have a feeling more people will be showing up and need some instruction. Everything you need is either on a shelf or in this box."


Now where was she on this broom? Oh yes, she was going to start cleaning up the line that the right tail twigs were making. At least... she WAS, until a new wave of people started to arrive. "Mr. Odessa, it is good to see you. Yes, your idea sounds good. I knew I had forgotten to bring something." She retrieved her wand from inside her robes and swiftly conjured a few buckets. "I'll let you handle filling them, shall I?" He had likely seen the box of supplies sitting on the floor right next to her, so she didn't insult his intelligence by telling him where he would find it.

Soon afterwards, two Hufflepuffs walked in one right after another. "It is indeed a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Sander. I trust you've met Mr. Tempus?" If not, there was no time like the present to get to know a housemate. Giving Toby a swift nod, she continued. "I assure you, Sander, that Tobias is more than capable of helping you if you need anything." Perhaps the boy wouldn't need help, but as she'd never met him before, she really had no idea. "Several of the handles need polishing, gentleman. I'd recommend starting there."

Just as she was finishing up those instructions, a young Gryffindor walked in (Lexers). "You start by reminding me of your name." Goodness, she had been getting quite forgetful of late, hadn't she? "Then you may join Captain Odessa in his quest to clean all the tail twigs, if you are amenable."

And another Hufflepuff? Yes, she knew this one. "Good afternoon, Mr. Rehman. I'm glad you could join us." What should she assign him to? "So far we have three tasks going: washing tail twigs, clipping tail twigs, or polishing handles. Join in on whichever sounds the best to you."

Finally she returned to her own broom. I think it's time to grab a pair of tail-twig clippers. She twisted around to dig into the box and let out a small GROOAAAN. Why had her back been so painful lately?