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demented_death_eater "You can't tell them that you're 29 forever," Vindictus said and it was obvious he was still pouting. "Besides, these kids don't realize that I'm richer than the Queen and that my wife prefers that I keep myself occupied by teaching." He happened to catch a scowl from Mac. "Eat a chocolate or two before that frown line remains permanently etched on your beautiful face."
Macadrian rolled her eyes, not dignifying Max's "29" comment with a response.
"I'm quite sure the kids realize that you made quite a bit of money playing Quidditch. In fact, I don't think one of them even suggested that you lacked money, just that perhaps this was a month to consider what you wanted to do with some of it. For example, perhaps you could donate some of that money to families in need, or to St. Mungo's to find cures for mysterious illnesses." Macadrian stared into Max's face to convey her opinions at this point.
"And as for balancing work and love, perhaps they were thinking that surely you must miss your wife and kids while you have to be here at Hogwarts, and that this would be a month to perhaps take a couple days away to visit with them, or plan a nice family vacation during the summer holidays. Not everything has to be negative, Professor Vindictus."
Satisfied that she had conveyed her point sufficiently, Macadarian returned her attention to her class and requested,
"As a reminder, my birthday is November 22, 2028. Please everyone calculate my Personal Year, Month, and Day Numbers for the 4th and the 5th. Then suggest how you think these numbers might specifically apply to my life. I promise, I won't be offended... or oversensitive."