Originally Posted by Leeness

And secondly, that other Professor. No respect and an other idiot. Yes, come to a school where there is tons of kids when you don't like kids. Smart move. However, Flynn may have had the guts to lash out at a fellow pupil, but not a Professor. "Sorry you feel that way sir," he offered to Thornton.

Originally Posted by Berty Borr

"I've always thought I had a way with the children," Lord Borr knew as much, but he was a modest man. "I wouldn't be opposed to you taking some notes on how it's done. Pass it around. Send it over to that girly school, too. Merlin help them you KNOW they need it!" Lord Borr laughed so loud it hurt.

Originally Posted by Berty Borr

Lord Borr turned to Bob Thorton. "See how important I am?" Truly, he even amazed himself sometimes.

Without the help of his cane, getting to his feet was a challenge. But Lord Borr was up for any challenge. He defied gravity and raised himself to his full height. "Yes, Professor Doyle, I think I will say a few words. I'll fill in everything you left out," Lord Borr's hands went up and he waved out to all the students, all his fans and supporters.

"Well, children, here were are! On the eve of a new beginning. Rest well tonight, because tomorrow - tomorrow we start a whole new reign. GONE are the days where you could run wild and act like a fool. GONE are the days where you filled you hollow heads with the nonsense curriculum previously taught. GONE of the days of Hogwarts and GONE are the days of chaos!" Lord paused to catch his breath and allow for applause. "Long will be the reign of Minister Cooper's new school! HOORAY!"

"Let me read you the new rules. Rules that you all should have had the very beginning," Lord Borr cleared his throat and began:

1. Appropriate school uniforms must be worn at all times outside the common rooms. Be sure your shirt is tucked in, your trousers are ironed, and your shoes match your belt. No jewelry.

2. There is absolutely no communication with anyone outside of your school aside from parents and guardians. You are here for education, not socialization.

3. Students must be in their common rooms by 9:30 each weekday and by 10:30 on weekends. You must be in your dormitory half an hour after the common room curfew.

4. The castle and its furnishings deserve our respect at all times. Do not stand on the furniture or sit down too hard. Do not remove wall decorations. Do not wear the suits of armor.

5. No food or drink permitted outside the Great Hall under any circumstances. This includes snacking in bed. The elves WILL check your sheets.

6. Pets are only allowed in the dormitories, not in the common rooms, corridors, or elsewhere in the school. They may not sleep in your bed, as it is unsanitary.

7. All non-academic clubs are henceforth disbanded. Quidditch is acceptable as it is an opportunity to stretch our bodies as well as our minds.

8. No running, jumping, skipping, or general tomfoolery in the corridors or outside the common rooms. Try not to have any fun on school time."

Lord Borr was utterly spent at the end of his magnificent speech. He had just enough energy for one more thing. "A toast! TO THE MINISTER! Long live Minister Cooper! And to a very educational year!! "

Originally Posted by Berty Borr

"Barry Weasley. Barry Weasley," Lord Borr said twice, committing it to memory. He took the bag of cookies and sniffed them. "Can't accept these. Why, it'd make my Little Lita cry her heart out and I won't be having that. But, thank you son. Thank you for your kindness. You are a good boy, no doubts about it. Mind if I give your cookies to Bob? Bob Thornton here - GOOD PEOPLE."

Originally Posted by n1fanharry