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Old 09-15-2009, 10:44 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Zara H. Bunbury-Foster
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Originally Posted by Whitterz View Post
He smiled at her and watched as she pushed the dessert to the side. So she would eat it later. Good. "Yes, Professor Bunbury. Enjoy your dessert."

He smiled and was about to go when he remembered that he still had his poem for her. "One more thing." He placed the poem on the table. "See you in class later." He turned away and headed back to his table.

SPOILER!!: poem
Search the world, but let me say,
That you will never find,
A lady with a better taste,
Or more fantastic mind.

No one who, with better skill,
Can spot some Jimmy Choos;
No one who, with better taste,
Can pick, in pink, her shoes.

A better flyer never was,
And who can not admire?
Her taste in food, in dishes sweet,
Her hair, that shade of fire!

A teacher who is sans a match,
A teacher made of beauty,
Someone sweet, to never shy,
From courage, pink or duty!
"I.... whuhhhhh?" Bunbury's eyes narrowed as Torin headed back to his table but not before leaving a bit of parchment on the table in front of her. She quickly snatched it up before anyone could take notice and read through it like it was going to turn to ashes in the next five seconds.

Merlin's pants did she blush at the end of that poem. GUHHHH. The boy would not give up until he was Hogwarts' Poet Laurete or what??? Embarrassing. Quickly, trying to cool herself off, Bunbury folded the parchment into a tiny little square and stuck it under her thigh.

If someone had noticed...

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Originally Posted by SeerCassandraTrelawney View Post
Alessia's head spun before Max could respond. It was as if she was on fire. (In her defence, being this close to the full moon was stressful.) Had that horrible rabid bunny thing said what she'd just heard!! And to a student?! Alessia took a breath trying to steady herself... it wasn't the student she was angry at... "Hold that thought Maximus," she said and glared at the Herbology Professor. She waited until the student was out of hearing distance and said, "It's Headmaster Bontecou, Professor Bunbury, he never ceased to be the headmaster and deserves to be shown respect, when we speak to the students." This was not about challenging his position per se. This was all about his being a werewolf and made Alessia furious!
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Originally Posted by Biochemkris View Post
"Don't worry about it, Less. I'm not offended," he said, looking at Less and then Professor Bunbury. And he really wasn't. It would take a lot to offend Pepe. He was far too easy going.
...but no, they were too concerned about her addressing Bontecou by his last name?

"Is there something else I should call you...?" she observed loudly in Pepe's direction. Bunz was instead thinking of a million and one things just then that she could call Lupa but it took quite a bit of self control to keep her expression and tone emotionless. "Of course he is a headmaster. I am a professor. But I don't object to being called by only my last name.... Lupa."

She did object when the other woman called her Annie but did she ever make a stink about it in public? Not yet she hadn't. Filthy werewolf.

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape View Post
"Indeed, commanding and maintaining respect for all authority will be of particular importance this term." Kazimeriz said to Bontecou and Lupa as he overheard the last snippet of their conversation. He made his way over to the headmaster, taking out a parchment from his pocket and slapping it down next to Bontecou's plate.

SPOILER!!: flier




"This was given to me by one of the Hufflepuff students." he said simply.
Anastasia's eyes were briefly directed away from that infuriating Runes professor when Kazimeriz shuffled to the scene. She raised a curious eyebrow and tried to lean a bit closer to see what a Hufflepuff student had given the man, but alas, the Headmaster quickly snatched it away.

Maybe he, too, was receiving love poems? But...but who would write a WEREWOLF poetry??!?! Ew.

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Originally Posted by aussiegirl View Post
Reaching for his glass, Marcus spied the chocolate Baked Alaska. Oh was it time for dessert already? He hadn't even eaten any dinner yet but like HE was going to pass up more chocolate. He pulled the Baked Alaska towards him and picked up a spoon and without a second's hesitation he started spooning the delicious dessert into his mouth. Mmmm yummy.

Marcus watched as Alessia stared daggers at Annie and he quickly swiped the chocolate while she was not looking. Waste not, want not and all that. Oh Merlin!!! Was she going to start something with Annie? Marcus shifted in his seat so that he could get a better view of this and he popped the chocolate into his mouth.

YEAH GIRL FIGHT!!!

His money was on Less, she was a feisty thing and she had that whole werewolf thing going for her as well. Bunny, was going down!!
She settled back into her seat as Bontecou went around to give the speech. Annie was still relatively calm, despite Alessia's provocation from earlier, and now she had dinner entertainment in the form of the Defense professor.

So Marcus just couldn't stay away from the Baked Alaska, eh? MWAHAHA. Hopefully Torin had put something in it... student germs... stalker spices... something. "How does Hufflepuff cooking taste, Marcus?" she called down the table.

He seemed to be enjoying something just then like Iliana's company, maybe? HMMM??

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Originally Posted by Biochemkris View Post
Pepe listened to both Less and Kazimeriz, drumming the fingers of his left hand upon the table. He glanced down briefly at the parchment before responding. "I'm all for teaching the students respect, but we're all friends here and I am Bontecou as far as Bunbury's concerned," he shrugged, flashed a grin at said Bunbury which was probably a bit more sinister coming from a werewolf than if it had just come from Pepe even if it was the same old smile as before.

Then, he took a moment to really look at the parchment. He sighed and stuffed it in his pocket before Less could see. She'd find out eventually, but this was not the night for that. "Thanks for the heads up, Professor," Pepe flashed Kazimeriz a quick, halfhearted, grin as he placed his palms on the table on either side of his plate.

Well, that was everyone, he thought. Headmaster Bontecou pushed himself to his feet and walked around the staff table, avoiding the Bunbury side (he may like her, have infinite patience, and wear glasses but he was neither blind nor stupid and didn't want to straight the poor girl's nerves any further). When he was standing in front of the owl, it assumed the position for oration. He cleared his throat, took a very brief, uncharacteristically nervous, glance around the room, and broke out into his usual twinkling smile.

"Welcome back to another exciting term at Hogwarts! And welcome new students, I'm sure you'll all come to love this school as those of us returning do," Headmaster Bontecou began his speech on the upbeat, but the mood quickly turned somber. "Unfortunately, it is my regrettable honor to announce that Professor Forrester will not be returning to teach Astronomy this term. However, I want to assure you all that a replacement professor will be here in time for classes to begin. And on another sad note, our healer, Ms. Avalon, is missing and a replacement healer should be arriving shortly."

Actually, he had been expecting both new staff members to be here in time for the feast, but one could never really tell with those two. This quick thought brought a brief smile to his face. "It has also come to my attention that there are a lot of misconceptions being spread regarding werewolves. I would like to reassure each and every one of you that Ministry and I have been working for the better part of the summer to ensure your safety while within these walls and surrounding environs. And not just from werewolves, who happen to be people just like you or..." he stopped before he slipped and said 'I' like he'd been purporting ever since he was old enough to recognize discrimination for what it was. "The lovely Minister of Magic. They have been dealt a challenging hand in life, but the condition can be managed so as to reduce the risk to people to nearly zero.

"In addition, I have been meeting with the merchieftainess, Arethusa, and want to reassure you that we will have no trouble from the merpeople this term. Arethusa has even gone so far as to offer protection to the castle from any other water-bound threats. So, the castle will be remaining flood-free. I apologize for dampening any hopes for another pool party," the headmaster winked and chuckled.

A very discrete, though probably noticeable, glance at his watch and Pepe decided to finish this up (and not necessarily because he was getting a bit long winded). "That said, I know you'll all have a fantastic time this year.
So, fill your minds with knowledge, your hearts with friendship, and your guts with food. I declare this feast officially begun!" he declared as food appeared on the tables.


Then, the headmaster moved in front of where Kazimeriz was sitting and leaned over the table. "Will you close the feast for me and ensure the students get safely off to their common rooms?" he asked.
There, see, Bunbury and Bontecou could maintain a safe distance from each and get along. HA. The redhead had to throw a satisfied smirk in Less' direction but quickly went back to feigning interest in the speech.

And for once, there was some good news hidden in the boring babble. AVALON WAS GONEEEEEEEE. Praise Merlin and thank the stars! HALLELUJAH! This was a victory for the Bunzinator against Tarticus as far as she was concerned. Mwhahaha. Who cared if another Tarticus tried to take her place; Annie was just plain happy now, especially since the school was never supposed to flood ever again.

With that note, food appeared at last and Bunbury pulled some lovely potatoes in her direction. Perhaps it wouldn't be such a bad term after all.
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