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ArianaBlack · 07-09-2019, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by laurange

In Simran's defense, more assignments were always fun -- and she personally never expected all of them returned. Setting priorities was a very important skill set and it was vital that it was learned early, and if she had to set impossible amounts of work, well, it only followed that the students would have to spend more time on the work that contributed to a grade.

But of course she couldn't admit that out loud. And she wasn't going to increase the workload to the level of impossibility, but it was a useful threat to make. "Very well, then," she said finally, heaving a sigh.

"I really do need you to speak up in class, though, Miss Castillo," she said, standing. "It affects your participation grade, and I can't give you the O on your finals without it."

That, at least, was a threat that wasn't empty.

She could leave now, if she wanted. Leave a poor old lady, who was just concerned for her wellbeing, to her tea and loneliness.

Nina continued to remain silent, listening to her Professor's words without any sort of reaction. Her hope was that maybe the empty look in her eyes could fool her Professor into believing that there really wasn't a reason behind her silence. Because the last thing she needed was for more Professor's to get on her case about it, though this was proving an impossible task.

.... Her participation grade?

Her breath faltered for a moment, caught in surprise. She hadn't known that her grade could be effected by lack of classroom participation. And.... She did want the O on her final believe it or not. She wanted to receive high marks because she did want to amount to something despite everything she portrayed to the world. The simple threat had struck a chord. She didn't know what to do. But she wasn't going to sit here and explore the possibilities in front of her Professor. She needed to think. She needed to sit down and decide whether jeopardizing everything was worth it.

It felt worth it. But her finals. Those really mattered at the end of the day.

With some hesitance, the Slytherin rose from the seat. Her voice was far less confident than she hoped it would be as she spoke, "I understand. Thank you, Professor," she was ready to walk out now. There was a lot she needed to think about.

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ArianaBlack Assistant Forum Manager Quibbler & Newbie Mod Ashwinder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: #6e5f57 \|#ff5470 Posts: 13,710 Hogwarts RPG Name: Alfie Adair Hufflepuff Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Laini Gracae-Ryans Slytherin Second Year x10 x1	doesn't proofread tweets \| #wrongaboutcereal \| #siriusly? \| emo to the extremo Quote: Originally Posted by laurange In Simran's defense, more assignments were always fun -- and she personally never expected all of them returned. Setting priorities was a very important skill set and it was vital that it was learned early, and if she had to set impossible amounts of work, well, it only followed that the students would have to spend more time on the work that contributed to a grade. But of course she couldn't admit that out loud. And she wasn't going to increase the workload to the level of impossibility, but it was a useful threat to make. "Very well, then," she said finally, heaving a sigh. "I really do need you to speak up in class, though, Miss Castillo," she said, standing. "It affects your participation grade, and I can't give you the O on your finals without it." That, at least, was a threat that wasn't empty. She could leave now, if she wanted. Leave a poor old lady, who was just concerned for her wellbeing, to her tea and loneliness. Nina continued to remain silent, listening to her Professor's words without any sort of reaction. Her hope was that maybe the empty look in her eyes could fool her Professor into believing that there really wasn't a reason behind her silence. Because the last thing she needed was for more Professor's to get on her case about it, though this was proving an impossible task. .... Her participation grade? Her breath faltered for a moment, caught in surprise. She hadn't known that her grade could be effected by lack of classroom participation. And.... She did want the O on her final believe it or not. She wanted to receive high marks because she did want to amount to something despite everything she portrayed to the world. The simple threat had struck a chord. She didn't know what to do. But she wasn't going to sit here and explore the possibilities in front of her Professor. She needed to think. She needed to sit down and decide whether jeopardizing everything was worth it. It felt worth it. But her finals. Those really mattered at the end of the day. With some hesitance, the Slytherin rose from the seat. Her voice was far less confident than she hoped it would be as she spoke, "I understand. Thank you, Professor," she was ready to walk out now. There was a lot she needed to think about. __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Lemon!