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Edward Penguin · 10-03-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

"Ian dear you are never a bother. I enjoy talking with my students, getting to know them, and helping them." She felt she was doing all three right now with him. Sipping on her drink she kept her encouraging smile. "You know it's very normal to feel frustrated at first with Divination. It's very hard subject and the pieces are complicated. I use to get frustrated as a child. My parents were so good at it and I wasn't, but I kept working at it until I got better." Now it was just part of her.

She gave him a sad look as he talked. The poor boy seemed so upset and torn by his family. She couldn't imagine. "They are just trying to protect you. Muggles, they don't understand. I've seen it, when they don't understand they are scared and scared makes them shut down instead of explore. It makes them defensive. It's not really their fault. Even though psychics aren't considered wizards or witches to most, they still say it's dark and some will be mean to my grandmother who is only trying to help." She continued to smile, "I bet your parents love you very much and they are just trying to keep you safe." Yes the ministry, the secrets, but she knew why that was important as well.

Her frown formed as he talked about friends, "There is nothing true friends won't forgive. If you apologize and are true to that apology they will forgive. If they don't, maybe they weren't true friends anyway and now your path is open to find those true friends. I wouldn't shut myself off from finding friendships just because you made mistake. That's not fair to yourself or someone who might be in need of your friendship." She fully believed everything happened for a reason.

Ian smiled weakly at the professor as she provided continued encouragement. It was nice to feel like someone listened to him and was willing to take the time. Once again, he expressed his thanks. Thank you, professor.

When she spoke about wizard/muggle interaction, specifically about his parents, he nodded. Intellectually, he understood the need for secrecy. He'd seen the difficult time people who were different experienced, but emotionally, it was still a tough pill to swallow for the boy. Then he wondered to himself what would happen if he dated and married a muggle. Would he have to hide that side of him. It was all so confusing. Somedays, Ian felt like he wished he was back to 'normal' and he'd never heard of Hogwarts. I know ma'am. It's just tough sometimes. I'm sort of just venting. It's been a tough year for me and I really am glad you've allowed me the opportunity to speak my mind. Even if it is muddled and not quite all there. He took another sip of his water.

When she tried to reassure him about the true friend thing, this one was tougher to deal with. He really didn't know if he'd ever be able to heal that particular relationship and one broken relationship had impacted virtually ALL his other friendships here. It was very difficult. He didn't have anything he knew to say but Yes ma'am. He sighed and looked up hopefully at the professor.

10-03-2014, 03:31 PM	#22 (permalink)
Edward Penguin Diricawl Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hermit town Posts: 26,826 Hogwarts RPG Name: Gendry Elwes Third Year	NARGLES! \|Tree Hugger \| Wears a Penguin Suit & Tie \| Snape on a Stick Quote: Originally Posted by Bazinga "Ian dear you are never a bother. I enjoy talking with my students, getting to know them, and helping them." She felt she was doing all three right now with him. Sipping on her drink she kept her encouraging smile. "You know it's very normal to feel frustrated at first with Divination. It's very hard subject and the pieces are complicated. I use to get frustrated as a child. My parents were so good at it and I wasn't, but I kept working at it until I got better." Now it was just part of her. She gave him a sad look as he talked. The poor boy seemed so upset and torn by his family. She couldn't imagine. "They are just trying to protect you. Muggles, they don't understand. I've seen it, when they don't understand they are scared and scared makes them shut down instead of explore. It makes them defensive. It's not really their fault. Even though psychics aren't considered wizards or witches to most, they still say it's dark and some will be mean to my grandmother who is only trying to help." She continued to smile, "I bet your parents love you very much and they are just trying to keep you safe." Yes the ministry, the secrets, but she knew why that was important as well. Her frown formed as he talked about friends, "There is nothing true friends won't forgive. If you apologize and are true to that apology they will forgive. If they don't, maybe they weren't true friends anyway and now your path is open to find those true friends. I wouldn't shut myself off from finding friendships just because you made mistake. That's not fair to yourself or someone who might be in need of your friendship." She fully believed everything happened for a reason. Ian smiled weakly at the professor as she provided continued encouragement. It was nice to feel like someone listened to him and was willing to take the time. Once again, he expressed his thanks. Thank you, professor. When she spoke about wizard/muggle interaction, specifically about his parents, he nodded. Intellectually, he understood the need for secrecy. He'd seen the difficult time people who were different experienced, but emotionally, it was still a tough pill to swallow for the boy. Then he wondered to himself what would happen if he dated and married a muggle. Would he have to hide that side of him. It was all so confusing. Somedays, Ian felt like he wished he was back to 'normal' and he'd never heard of Hogwarts. I know ma'am. It's just tough sometimes. I'm sort of just venting. It's been a tough year for me and I really am glad you've allowed me the opportunity to speak my mind. Even if it is muddled and not quite all there. He took another sip of his water. When she tried to reassure him about the true friend thing, this one was tougher to deal with. He really didn't know if he'd ever be able to heal that particular relationship and one broken relationship had impacted virtually ALL his other friendships here. It was very difficult. He didn't have anything he knew to say but Yes ma'am. He sighed and looked up hopefully at the professor. __________________ Image by hermygirl...she's the best!