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ArianaBlack · 01-09-2020, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by feeheeheeny

The entire state of the castle was... disconcerting, to say the least, and Teddy had tried to be super polite and not rock the boat and not question authority. That wasn't in his nature, but now, standing in what was THE Ravenclaw common room where significant role models in his life had grown up and shared memories... and seeing it... in such disarray... and what was presently being asked of them...

Teddy was confused.

Leaving Tavie's side for the first time since the feast, the twelve-year-old timidly crossed over to stand beside Schmoe, not saying anything until the man made eye contact. "Hello, sir?" He meant for it to come out as a greeting, but it became a question as he lowered his voice, beckoning with a hand for the professor to lean a little closer so he wouldn't have to speak so loudly to keep everyone from overhearing.

"I was wondering - sorry, err, congratulations on the new position, we're lucky to have you -" What sounded like an afterthought was genuine, although the contortion of Teddy's face played no role in conveying that. "I know that you're, err, the Muggle Studies professor and all, but couldn't this... maybe be an opportunity to introduce the first years to the wonders of magic? I mean -" He gestured toward the rubbish bins and cleaning products. "This could be a teachable moment, right? Teach a few cleaning spells? It could be, erm, a... group bonding kind of thing, Ravenclaws love to learn and teach others what they already know, and maybe it could be more fun for us all to sort of paint it as that kind of activity. That's in our nature."

Teddy didn't know Schmoe's prior experiences with Ravenclaws and how much he really understood them, but he had the purest intentions of helping him make a good first impression with his new title, truly.

Finneas was quite content with his little rag and the lovely music. With all the hard work, things were already starting to look much better! Sort of. But they didn't have to get the place into perfect shape by the end of the night, so it was FINE. Just as long as they made the Common Room look, errrrrrrrrrr... more? ....... Liveable. That's all he asked. That's all Trent asked too, hopefully because Finneas liked to get into bed by 11 PM latest.

He did put a pause on thoughts of sleep, however, when Teddy walked over. Hm? He looked at the boy with beady eyes (okay, look, his eyes were always beady that's just how things were). "Hello, Teddy?" He wasn't sure whether or not he ought to be concerned. But he was always a little concerned. Especially right now on his first night as Head of House. Had something already gone wrong? .... Aside from.... Y'know. The obvious disarray.

He did then pick up on the gesture (a miracle!) and leaned in to listen to the second year. Schmoe nodded his head humming at appropriate times and smiling all the while in that strange way he did when he was proud. "I errr think that's a brilliant idea, Teddy," an excellent idea, really. Though Finneas preferred cleaning without the use of magic as it somehow felt more thorough. If others wanted to use magic, however, he would not be one to deter them! Especially if it could be used as a TEACHABLE MOMENT!!! Er. The only real concern was the errr... Chance that some of the magical balance of the castle was off due to the whole abandonment thing. Surely that was not the case however, and if it was it would probably be fine. Finneas was sure of it.

AnYwAy, anyway, ANYWAY.

"Perhaps you ought to take the lead." It was his idea after all and the first years were far more likely to listen to someone their own age. Maybe.

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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 feeheeheeny The entire state of the castle was... disconcerting, to say the least, and Teddy had tried to be super polite and not rock the boat and not question authority. That wasn't in his nature, but now, standing in what was THE Ravenclaw common room where significant role models in his life had grown up and shared memories... and seeing it... in such disarray... and what was presently being asked of them... Teddy was confused. Leaving Tavie's side for the first time since the feast, the twelve-year-old timidly crossed over to stand beside Schmoe, not saying anything until the man made eye contact. "Hello, sir?" He meant for it to come out as a greeting, but it became a question as he lowered his voice, beckoning with a hand for the professor to lean a little closer so he wouldn't have to speak so loudly to keep everyone from overhearing. "I was wondering - sorry, err, congratulations on the new position, we're lucky to have you -" What sounded like an afterthought was genuine, although the contortion of Teddy's face played no role in conveying that. "I know that you're, err, the Muggle Studies professor and all, but couldn't this... maybe be an opportunity to introduce the first years to the wonders of magic? I mean -" He gestured toward the rubbish bins and cleaning products. "This could be a teachable moment, right? Teach a few cleaning spells? It could be, erm, a... group bonding kind of thing, Ravenclaws love to learn and teach others what they already know, and maybe it could be more fun for us all to sort of paint it as that kind of activity. That's in our nature." Teddy didn't know Schmoe's prior experiences with Ravenclaws and how much he really understood them, but he had the purest intentions of helping him make a good first impression with his new title, truly. Finneas was quite content with his little rag and the lovely music. With all the hard work, things were already starting to look much better! Sort of. But they didn't have to get the place into perfect shape by the end of the night, so it was FINE. Just as long as they made the Common Room look, errrrrrrrrrr... more? ....... Liveable. That's all he asked. That's all Trent asked too, hopefully because Finneas liked to get into bed by 11 PM latest. He did put a pause on thoughts of sleep, however, when Teddy walked over. Hm? He looked at the boy with beady eyes (okay, look, his eyes were always beady that's just how things were). "Hello, Teddy?" He wasn't sure whether or not he ought to be concerned. But he was always a little concerned. Especially right now on his first night as Head of House. Had something already gone wrong? .... Aside from.... Y'know. The obvious disarray. He did then pick up on the gesture (a miracle!) and leaned in to listen to the second year. Schmoe nodded his head humming at appropriate times and smiling all the while in that strange way he did when he was proud. "I errr think that's a brilliant idea, Teddy," an excellent idea, really. Though Finneas preferred cleaning without the use of magic as it somehow felt more thorough. If others wanted to use magic, however, he would not be one to deter them! Especially if it could be used as a TEACHABLE MOMENT!!! Er. The only real concern was the errr... Chance that some of the magical balance of the castle was off due to the whole abandonment thing. Surely that was not the case however, and if it was it would probably be fine. Finneas was sure of it. AnYwAy, anyway, ANYWAY. "Perhaps you ought to take the lead." It was his idea after all and the first years were far more likely to listen to someone their own age. Maybe. __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Lemon!