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sweetpinkpixie That was a rather astute thought just now, thinking of his as a centaur. Pity it was very far from the truth, but it would be difficult to convey this to someone who knew nothing about Star Trek. Or maybe not so much, perhaps he could work with this. "Not exactly, Mr. Hirase," he smiled. "You see, in the universe of Star Trek there are beings that live on other planets. Extraterrestrials, some that are very human looking in appearance. This character, Spock, has a mother who is human and a father who is a species of extraterrestrial called Vulcan."
Was Mr. Hirase still paying attention? Airey was about 97.6% positive that the boy had probably tuned him out by now.
And he was going to continue humming, by the way, just a little more quietly now.
The astronomer smirked and tapped his nose with the index finger of his right hand. "It's working, isn't it?" It was freezing outside and all. And hey, if the Gryffindor thought he was some criminal mastermind then bonus points to him for having a vivid imagination. Airey could appreciate that. He had had one as a student. Still did really.
He was aware that he had just set himself up for what the professor was about to say, yeah? It was TOO easy. "Well, perhaps you should utilize those investigation skills," he winked. Heh. Tooooooo easy.
His brow knotted as his mind briefly went back to his school days. Not even really his school days, he heard whispers in the corridors from students and his own colleagues about him that were not the most friendly of descriptions. "Many things," he elected to say in response. "I wore glasses. Liked science. Enjoyed muggle things with an almost obsessive diligence. Kept mostly to myself. Prime target for those afraid of what is different and looking to flex their peanut sized craniums." He was, of course, a bit of a hypocrite here since he retaliated by pulling pranks, but doing such was more of a means to show his affection.
Yeah, just don't try to make sense of that one. It really only made sense in his own head. Although looking at who on staff he pranked the most, well, there was a prime example of things.
"Just take it slow. It helps. It really helps," he encouraged with a firm nod towards the tea. Ah yes, Mrs. Burbage. "It's Burbage, not Garbage," he replied, eyebrow raised. "I regret that I had to hear about her death from the Daily Prophet, which I believe the library keeps a record of if you want to read the full account there, but the term she came to teach at Hogwarts there was some sort of ancient spirit terrorizing the school and manipulated a flesh eating plant that then devoured her and another visiting professor."
Did he mention he did not enjoy Herbology? Dirt and all that. Reading about it had only solidified his dislike for the subject and general gardening pastime.
He had to admit, he was a little dissapointed that he had been wrong about his centaur theory. But that didn't let him down and he continued to listen. It was..actually pretty cool.
"So these Extraterrains" he said as he wrapped the blanket closer around his shoulders before he continued to breathe through his mouth. He was also unaware he said that wrong.
"They're like Halfbloods" had to be!
"the humans are the muggles and the Extra-something are the magical folks" There was one thing weirding him out though.
"Was that ...Halfblood..Spick...or Spock... born in a Volcano?" If he was then that was the COOLEST thing EVER. And made being born in bed at home sound really lame..mweh.
"Wow, if you REALLY did make a freeze ray you aren't the brightest are you?" hmm, back to the rude tone. It was so normal to him that half of the time he wasn't even realising it. And this was the perfect example, it had just blurted out.
"I mean, why would you even hint someting like that..it just makes you a suspect" duh. Kevin shifted on the sofa , making sure that the cup of tea wasn't spilled and took another sip.
Why...was he smirking and tapping his nose like that? Kevin raised an eyebrow.
"Maybe i should! i mean, i like finding things out..i'm currently trying to figure out why this Gryffindor guy is acting so strange whenever our Head of House is nearby or if i even mention her name" He was still innocent in the sense that he didn't really know much about crushes. Merlin, he had been freaked out when Angel had kissed him...on the cheeks BUT STILL
Anyways, one day he was going to find out this mystery!
As the Professor started to open up about his childhood at school, Kevin began to realise that the man had been different as well.
"So you were a nerd?" he asked.
"Well, i like being by myself. Most people don't even understand my humour" Kevin frowned as he started to pluck on the blanket with his fingers absentmindly.
"They call me a freak back home. The neighbouring kids i mean, they saw me doing magic once...well i actually attacked them and thats when they knew i could do something "freakish"" There were no tears no sighs but he just shrugged his shoulders.
"That's why i became more...more like a dominant person cause i hate people stepping on me" was he really opening up to an adult right now? Kevin realised it and he quickly took a big sip from the tea, causing his tongue to burn again and he coughed.
"Don't tell anyone what i just said or i will make everyone BELIEVE that you're behind this freezing weather and they'll kick you out of school" deal? deal.
Burbage, Garbage...it was all the same. Kevin shrugged his shoulders and waved his hand in a way that he should continue talking and when he was finished, the second year's mouth dropped slightly. But instead of being horrified by this story, he began to whine.
"Oh come on! Bentley told me that the previous Potions Professor set someone on fire and a flesh eating plant even ATE two Professors?!" he sighed heavily.
"Why do all the cool stuff happen when i'm not around or maybe not even born yet?! Noooo i get the stupid old age stuff and now this freezing cold to deal with and i'm highly sensitive to getting sick and" the boy continued to ramble on until he was silent and drank the last bit of his tea. His throat was definitely feeling better already.
"AND AN ANCIENT SPIRIT TERROZING THE SCHOOL?!" he suddenly yelled when that part dawned on him a moment later and as he set the cup on the ground in front of him, Kevin huffed loudly and wrapped the blanket around him tighter.
"Those Cold Ones and Skygge we keep learning about in Defence class better show up soon or else i have nothing to tell at home" HIGHLY DISSAPOINTED GRYFFINDOR RIGHT HERE!
Waaaaaaaaait a second! He was totally getting sidetracked here wasn't he?
"Give me my hat now, okay?"