Originally Posted by Slytherin Fox

Antonio smiled softly. "Thank you, Piper," he said. "I appreciate that. And yes, it is like a miracle that I have littlle Antonia here with me. Unfortunately she isn't here at Hogwarts with me, she is back home and I have a woman who takes care of her and lives there with her, someone who is very good. I plan to spend the break between terms with her, but I wish I had more chance to spend some time with her. These are such important years." He nodded sadly.

Antonio thought a moment. Hearing the name Monica brought back memories. "Yes, Monica," he said softly. "I remember her well. She was very gifted in the same kind of way that Jack is, and would be someone that could help him with this." He turned to Jack. "Monica Black was gifted in a way similar to you, and was one of the most intelligent and talented witches I have ever met. Unfortunately, despite this, she too has disappeared."

"Yes, feel free to use whatever you like, including the drawers," Antonio urged Barry. "We want you to achieve a good grade, after all."

Antonio looked at Jack. "As Barry mentioned, there are others. Monica was someone who also shared this gift which you have. I only wish she was still here to help us."

He thought for a moment. "Barry, do you know of anyone else who is skilled in these things? Anyone who might still be at Hogwarts?" Antonio couldn't think of anyone offhand, but he didn't have a chance to mingle with people as much as the students themselves. He didn't want to say the word legilmancy, but he knew that Barry knew that was what he meant.

Originally Posted by PtLovesJtSnow

Piper looked at Jack and she had a strange feeling he could read her mind, either that or her face was to expressive. " What is wrong?" She asked genuinely concerned. "Can I help?" She asked believing that he actually knew how she felt, highly let down, sad..and somewhat alone..

Piper looked at the Professor sadly, " I am sorry to hear that, it must be very hard being away from her, especially during this time." She said softly, " Did you get to spend time with her, during this past summer?" She asked curiously, somehow her liking for him had just increased, though she knew what the ending would be. " Do you have a picture?" She asked, now very curious.