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druidflower · 12-12-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

And then there was Caroline Avalon. He turned slowly from Truebridge to focus his attention on her; it was all he could do to keep from rolling his eyes. Just like an Avalon woman... can't shut them up even with a silencing charm. I'd always suspected the Avalons to be descended from banshees, or perhaps fwoopers, but this one, this is living proof.

He listened to her, including her disparaging remarks and her threat to go, then watched her turn on Alessia, sniping at her as well.

He smiled politely at the shrewish nurse, his voice low and even. "Healer Avalon, you are out of line. Your conduct in front of the students is extremely unprofessional and I will not have it. Even Professor Truebridge is behaving with more civility! Out of respect to your grandmother's memory, and for the sake of clarity, I will, however, comment on your statements."

"You need not worry about Professor Ashby. Professor Lawson is not being demoted; he will be making a lateral move that will allow him to utilize his unique experiences to teach the students things they might not learn otherwise. Professor Truebridge has been sacked, in the interest of the educational welfare of the students at this juncture. All positions have been, or are in the process of being, reviewed and will be staffed in ways that will give these students--" he made a grand sweeping gesture toward the hall filled with students "-- the finest, safest magical education in the wizarding world. But I do not answer to you; as Headmaster, I answer only to the Department of Magical Education, and to the students' parents... As does our new deputy Headmaster, Professor Maximus Vindictus... That is, if he will accept the position." He glanced to Max, still smiling pleasantly, before turning back to Miss Avalon.

He looked at her levelly, still speaking in calm tones. "And you, Miss Avalon... After your display of unprofessional conduct and insubordination, I do believe you no longer need answer to me. You need not bother to follow through with quitting your position: You're fired."

"It already was the finest magical educational institution in the world," Caroline retorted, "before you started decimating the staff." She eyed him accusingly.

He was so petty, so small. Did he think that he was winning by firing her? "I'll indulge your attempt to save face, Headmaster Kazimeriz," she emphasized the title that he was obviously so proud of, "It amounts to the same thing in the end, and only I need to know that I stood on my morals. Have your petty victory Valon, since it means so much to you."

Cari let go of Ethan and stepped down from the dias, "I wouldn't want to be associated with this second-rate institution, where Headmasters are given to their personal biases, and there is no loyalty left among the staff," she hissed as she passed Kazimeriz. She understood now, why her Grandmamma bore such a grudge.

Casting a final glance at the few on the staff she might acutally miss, Neo, Max, in his pungent way... Marcus in an extremely complicated way, and Ethan who she didn't worry she would never see again so much as she was sad she would never see again with any frequency. But even if she could stay, he wouldn't be. This above all: to thine own self be true, she thought as she gazed around.

Caroline squared her shoulders, "I obviously don't belong here," she announced, as she turned on her heal and marched out of the Hall with her head held high.

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druidflower Nogtail Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: in a PUMPKIN BOAT!! Posts: 4,635 Hogwarts RPG Name: whistle	NeeNee Omniscient Omnipotent Pie Maker Quote: Originally Posted by XanaSnape And then there was Caroline Avalon. He turned slowly from Truebridge to focus his attention on her; it was all he could do to keep from rolling his eyes. Just like an Avalon woman... can't shut them up even with a silencing charm. I'd always suspected the Avalons to be descended from banshees, or perhaps fwoopers, but this one, this is living proof. He listened to her, including her disparaging remarks and her threat to go, then watched her turn on Alessia, sniping at her as well. He smiled politely at the shrewish nurse, his voice low and even. "Healer Avalon, you are out of line. Your conduct in front of the students is extremely unprofessional and I will not have it. Even Professor Truebridge is behaving with more civility! Out of respect to your grandmother's memory, and for the sake of clarity, I will, however, comment on your statements." "You need not worry about Professor Ashby. Professor Lawson is not being demoted; he will be making a lateral move that will allow him to utilize his unique experiences to teach the students things they might not learn otherwise. Professor Truebridge has been sacked, in the interest of the educational welfare of the students at this juncture. All positions have been, or are in the process of being, reviewed and will be staffed in ways that will give these students--" he made a grand sweeping gesture toward the hall filled with students "-- the finest, safest magical education in the wizarding world. But I do not answer to you; as Headmaster, I answer only to the Department of Magical Education, and to the students' parents... As does our new deputy Headmaster, Professor Maximus Vindictus... That is, if he will accept the position." He glanced to Max, still smiling pleasantly, before turning back to Miss Avalon. He looked at her levelly, still speaking in calm tones. "And you, Miss Avalon... After your display of unprofessional conduct and insubordination, I do believe you no longer need answer to me. You need not bother to follow through with quitting your position: You're fired." "It already was the finest magical educational institution in the world," Caroline retorted, "before you started decimating the staff." She eyed him accusingly. He was so petty, so small. Did he think that he was winning by firing her? "I'll indulge your attempt to save face, Headmaster Kazimeriz," she emphasized the title that he was obviously so proud of, "It amounts to the same thing in the end, and only I need to know that I stood on my morals. Have your petty victory Valon, since it means so much to you." Cari let go of Ethan and stepped down from the dias, "I wouldn't want to be associated with this second-rate institution, where Headmasters are given to their personal biases, and there is no loyalty left among the staff," she hissed as she passed Kazimeriz. She understood now, why her Grandmamma bore such a grudge. Casting a final glance at the few on the staff she might acutally miss, Neo, Max, in his pungent way... Marcus in an extremely complicated way, and Ethan who she didn't worry she would never see again so much as she was sad she would never see again with any frequency. But even if she could stay, he wouldn't be. This above all: to thine own self be true, she thought as she gazed around. Caroline squared her shoulders, "I obviously don't belong here," she announced, as she turned on her heal and marched out of the Hall with her head held high. __________________ always