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Originally Posted by PattyH. 
At first Prometheus thought a large black bat had swooped through the door, however as it drew closer, he realised it was Severus Snape.
"Professor Snape, I am sorry but your position at Hogwarts is no longer available. Your Fatal flaw was your inability to be neither loved, liked nor respected by your students, due to your prickly and rude demeanor. However I am not here today to talk about the past, I am here to discuss your options for the future. After so many years at the school as both staff and student you should seize this opportunity to go away and reevaluate your life, and if you decide you really wish to continue teaching, then the Ministry will be more than happy to help you find your softer side." he said with a smile.
"Oh and Professor Snape, the reason I work for the Ministry, is due to the fact that i was taught by teachers i loved and respected. Teachers who saw potential in me and gave me the chance to succeed and not once put me down, as you have done with some many other students."
Professor Snapes image scowled and turned to sweep out of the room but instead shimmered and disappeared. Text Cut: Golden Monkey Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Monkey Darius stood, his hands loose behind his back his face calm and soothing as the illusion of Trelawney appeared. It was then he knew his decision was correct. Clearing his throat he stared at her blankly, amazed that they had kept her on for so long. "My Dear Professor, you must understand, the times have changed since you began teaching." he began in his most soothing voice. "As with all changes, sacrifices must be made, and I'm afraid you are one of those sacrifices. Teaching young children about the importance of divination is more than just theatrics or voice changes. You see professor, as I'm sure you're aware, these students will be out in the real world soon, do you really want them to fail? I sure don't; the way you've been teaching these children have been wrong, you should have helped more, been more curious towards them." he explained, his hands now moving on their own accord. He was flying by the seat of his pants right now, having no clue what he was talking about. "You yourself teach of things to come, having premonitions, surely you must have known that this was coming." he added with a quirked up eyebrow.
This was apparently harder than he thought, as Darius looked on staring the woman in the eye. "You've done a wonderful job teaching our youth, however..." he paused, his face smoothing out into an incredible smile, his hazel eyes soft "It's time for you to move on. We will forever be grateful for your wonderful service to our school." he finished, clearly out of his element. However Darius was good at hiding his emotions, using his good looks to ease everyone. Why couldn't he just take out his comic book and find something useful there? Surely Superman had been through something like this before? The image of Proffessor Trealawney shimmered and disappeared. Text Cut: individual Quote:
Originally Posted by individual Lilah had been watching the others and the illusions appearing, and disappearing. The lady wasn't kidding when she said they had to fire a teacher. Lilah was too nice to fire somebody! Couldn't she stand as a backup for someone instead?
But, no. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the dreaded moment arrive. Oh great. Great great great. "Weed out the bad seeds? Is that what you call it?" she said in disbelief, organizing the things on her desk before staring straight into his...unbelievably dark eyes. Wow, they matched his heart. "Professor Snape, you are teaching a subject that requires patience, precision, and one needs to be comfortable with what their doing and in their environment in order to succeed in the subject. I know, I know. Don't tell me that you already know this, because obviously you don't if these kids are sitting in their seats and just counting down the seconds where they could leave the classroom and hide in their dormitories for the rest of the day instead of focusing on the task at hand. Fear, humiliation, the fact that sometimes these kids don't even feel safe...this is not the way a Professor should be teaching his class. Especially one that deals with a few certain ingredients that one should be extremely careful with. I am sorry, with all due respect Professor Snape, I really would fire you."
Oh dear Merlin, she was done right? Done?! That all just...came out! Out of nowhere! Now she just needed to, calm down. Let her heart beat settle down and, maybe a black hole could just swallow her up? The image of Snape scowled and disappeared as it shimmered out of existence. Text Cut: Hermione J. Granger Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermione J. Granger "I'm afraid so Professor Trelawney" said Oliver. "Admittedly you have been at Hogwarts for a number of years as the Divination Teacher" said Oliver. "However during that period of time you have managed to waste an endless number of students education. Since you started teaching at Hogwarts there have been hundreds of students passing through your class, and not one of them has learned a single thing. Whether it be for the classroom, or in the real world. Educators see this as a problem. If you can't teach your subject than we have no reason to keep you. Your class is a joke, people are falling asleep, and talking about things unrelated to the subject matter. Your the only person that seems to know what's going on in the classroom, and that's only half the time" said Oliver. If you would like to call yourself a true seer than by all means you can continue to do so, but you no longer will be working as a seer or a Professor at Hogwarts. Professor Trelawney you are fired!" said Oliver. The image of Trelawney blotted at ehr eyes under her buy eye glasses and disappeared. Text Cut: Mrs_Molly_Weasley Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs_Molly_Weasley Melina had once again been late- today was just not her day- and took a seat as the forms of those she knew to be Professors Sprout, Flitwick, Trelawney, Hagrid and Snape spoke to other employees about... being fired. And the notorious Professor Umbridge. Judging by the Professor's reactions, Melina guessed that they would be evaluating the teaching skills and abilities of the past mentors. As she soon found an evaluation sheet, she looked it over twice, took a quill out of her pocket and then began to write down her thoughts.
Each Professor has his or her own flaws and wonders.
Professor Flitwick: I must say that I do not agree with the High Inquestor, though it ma just be my style but I believe that a positive and cheerful learning environment is one that leads to successful pupils. However, the Professor does need to maintain more strict disiplinary actions. Also, some would say that more mishaps than necessary have occured in this classroom. As to who's fault that is, I cannot solely put the blame on Professor Flitwick.
Professor Hagrid: I find that this class is one of the more entertaining classes as opposed to say, History of Magic. Hagrid's teaching style is a more... relaxed one than most and makes the learning environment an easier one than a quicker paced class. Also, it is more involved and interactive. I understand that Hagrid's class has lead to injuries, but when dealing with wild animals what are you going to do?
Professor Snape: Professor Snape seems to have a superb knowledge of Potions as well has a firm hand on the classroom. Although Professor Snape is a man who knows how to get his point across, the potions that he has taught seem to be a little advanced for the students that he taught. Having been a Gryffindor/Slytherin rivalry, Snape tended to be biased toward Gryffindors aspecially. Other than that, he is very qualified for his position.
Professor Sprout: I certainly agree about the astound knowledge of herbology and the ability to share that knowledge are key features to the success of Professor Sprout. I do think that the language is a bit disruptive and the students would benefit from a cleaner environment. In my opinion, groupwork is a way to build character but it would be good to do some individual work as students will need to take initiative to do things for themselves in the "real" world.
Professor Trelawney: Though her predictions may seem random and the subject might seem ridiculous to some, it is not a pointless subject. Professor Trelawney might want to work on honing her skills to become a more accurate Seer, and the death/harm predictions should definetly be left out. And even though Trelawney may not be the most lucid seeming professor, she interests the class and gets them involved.
Professor/High Inquestor Umbridge: I believe that Umbridge has made some fair desicions in her examining the other Professors, but she has also used the power of her position to her own personal advantage. This is both unprofessional and unethical. Students also never got the chance to practice what they were learning, and you know what they say: practice makes perfect.
This was a difficult desicion and you are all very unique and wonderful in your own way, but please do not think this makes me think any less of you. If given the option, I would fire Professor Umbridge, and if not given the option, I would fire Professor Trelawney who seemed to be the weaker link of the bunch.
Capping the quill and putting it back in the designated pocket, Melina sat back: done. The image of Sybill Trelawney came into being in front of the woman and looked sad and put out. "You would have ME fired... what about Hagrid? Or or or someone anyone other than me, dear lady," she pleaded with the woman. Text Cut: Jojogali Quote:
Originally Posted by Jojogali Katherine was taken back by the sudden appearance of the woman, she approached her and rested one calming hand on her shoulder " I know I know, we just think your methods aren't made for us, we can't seem to understand you, but considering your talent, I'm sure others will come seek you, for the meantime you are more than welcome in the castle!" she said with a pleasant smile. Being nice always worked with sensitive people, she hoped that was the best way to approach it. "Oh and anytime we seek for the future we will seek for you" she added at last, as her final touch. The image of the woman in front of her shimmered and disappeared. Text Cut: Nymphadoraliz Quote:
Originally Posted by Nymphadoraliz Bursting out laughing, Mackenzie covers her mouth. "The two greatest teachers to pass through Hogwarts? I definitely agree with you Flitwick and Hagrid, were excellent professors. Not to mention Professor Sprout." She would have mentioned Trelawney, but her experience with Divination professors last term, made her bite her tongue.
"No, I do not believe you nor does anyone else in this ministry." Eyeing Professor Snape a little ways away with one of her colleagues. "Even Professor Snape was better then you. You were devious, disrespectful, cruel, and I've had enough out of yo..."
"Now that was rude!" she says as Umbridge made a rude gesture. "I have had ENOUGH! You are no longer needed here. You're Fired!"
Stepping back, Mackenzie takes a deep breath. Wow! Feeling exhausted from such a silly encounter, she shakes her head. The image of Umbridge opened her mouth to begin to shout but instead shimmered and disappeared. Text Cut: DanialRadFan01 Quote:
Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01 Armen was shocked speechless when the little figure of Professor Flitwick walked towards him. He was stuck between mumbleing uncoherently and wanting to pat the poor old dwarf's head. He was torn about this, but by what he had read in the report this needed to be done.
He took a deep breath for confidence and then gave it to them man as best as he could. "Well Filius according to your report you are known to let the students work on advanced charm work unsupervised. And wouldn't you want the students in your classes actually learn from a teacher who actually instructs them?" he asked the tiny man sincerely. "Wouldn't you want them to be prepared to defend Hogwarts if the situation arise?" The image of Filius Flitwick nodded sadly and disappeared. Text Cut: Sneakeh Cat Quote:
Originally Posted by Sneakeh Cat OHHHHH, that image looked so real! Sam just stared at Snape for a moment or two, deciding whether or not he just wanted to poke him to see if he was real. But since he was a grown Division Head in his 20s, he decided it was best NOT to do that.
"I do have a suitable reason to dismiss you, Mr. Snape," he replied. "This report --" He tapped his index finger against the Initial Report of the Hogwarts High Inquisitor that was on his desk. "-- states that you have been teaching young students very advanced Potion making lessons. This is intolerable, sir." He paused for a moment to let Snape's brain soak in what he was saying before continuing, "And if the students in your class doesn't understand what's going on being it's too ADVANCED for them, then they might fail their exams and everything. Which isn't good...and it will be your fault."
"But you do have a really good knowledge in Potions, Mr. Snape. So maybe you can pick up another job somewhere? There's got to be places looking for someone with your knowledge in Potions," he explained. "Hogwarts just isn't the place to be teaching young students advanced subjects, sir." He paused one last time before adding, "I'm sorry." THe Snape image scowled and shimmered away, disappearing. Text Cut: HannahLongbottom Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom "Thank you Miss McArdle." He returned her smile and tried again to work out what the phial on her necklace contained. It swirled almost like a memory... but why on earth would Antigone wear a memory?
Malachi was impressed with the strength of Antigone's spellwork, this illusion was throughly convincing. He cleared his throat.
"My good lady forgive me, but I can only judge on the evidence presented to me. While Professor Hagrid also gave pause for thought, he at least had a through working knowledge of his subject. There is also the matter of your your skills with discipline. You seem to be totally deficient in that area. I am left with no option but to terminate your employment."
He felt like a total swine for having fired the woman... but it had to be done. The image of Trelawney smiled sadly and said, "I understand, sir... Thank you for being so kind." She then shimmered from existence. Text Cut: Dances_With_Potter Quote:
Originally Posted by Dances_With_Potter Chloe followed the group into the next room and sat down. When Antigone stood up to speak, she simply smiled. This was a challenge about teaching. Chloe had this one in the bag because this was, after all, her department's job. After listening carefully to the instructions, she began to extensively read through the pamphlet, annotating it by circling the good things about each teacher and putting rectangles around the bad ones, and she wrote notes to herself in the margins. When she got to the back page, she flipped through her pamphlet once again, trying to make a decision.
Hmph! Obviously this Umbridge woman is the one who should be fired! Chloe thought to herself, though several people had tried this approach now, and she wasn't sure that this was the point of the exercise. After thinking for a few more moments, she put ink on her quill and began to write. The image of Sybill Trelawney appeared in front of the woman and said, "Obviously you do not see me fit to teach the noble art of Divination.. Why is that, young lady?" Text Cut: Whitterz Quote:
Originally Posted by Whitterz Well, this was boring.
Dan found himself almost nodding off as he heard some woman rambling on about teachers and how they should teach. Like this woman was really any authority on anything. Pfft!
He rolled his eyes as he waited for her to finish, thinking of how he could next torture his brother. Maybe he could put something in his coffee...
He smiled to himself, but frowned as soon as he heard mention of evaluations. What did this have to do with anything? Honestly. A waste of his time.
Professor Flitwick should be fired because he is an incompetent teacher who doesn't know how to discipline his students and keep them in line. He also isn't serious, and what teacher isn't serious? I'll tell you... a joke of one!
Professor Trelawney should be fired because she is a fraud. What next? A fake Astronomy teacher? What do we go to school for? To be taught by incompetent twits? I know I didn't go to school for that.
Professor Hagrid should be fired because he is incompetent and puts students in danger. Do we want kids to die while at school? No, we do not. He might as well round up some Dementors and use those.
Professor Sprout is like Flitwick. she should be fired for demonstrating what a teacher shouldn't do. Letting students lip off?They are kids! That kind of language is supposed to be used by adults like me.
Professor Snape should be fired for being a jerk.
Then he added at the bottom:
Of all the teachers, Snape is the one most competent. OOC: You must choose the ONE teacher you want to fire. Please read Miss McArdle's pamphlet over and listen to what she is saying. Text Cut: grangerfan8 Quote:
Originally Posted by grangerfan8 Nikos had been sitting in the middle of the room, leaning back in his seat and listening as the Education Head spoke. His previous trip to their department had piqued his curiosity in the education system so he listened intently. Picking up the pamphlet, his eyes scanned the words of Delores Umbridge. Now Nikos wasn't a fan of the 'High Inquisitor', but he couldn't help but be impressed by her reports, even if he didn't agree with them all. After thoroughly reading all the reports, he turned it over and wrote his response on the back.
Once finished, he placed his quill and parchement down on his desk, clasping his hands as he waited for his 'illusion'. The image of the tower half giant Rubeus Hagrid loped over to the man and shifted uncomfaortably. "Wh-why you wan fire me fur?" he asked sadly as he blew his nose like a foghorn on his handkerchief. Text Cut: cedricdiggory Quote:
Originally Posted by cedricdiggory Chris had finished his reports now, and was ready to pass it to the challenge host but seeing that the host was busy with some other people, he started reviewing his report once again and hoped that it would suffice and all to be able to enter the next challenge. He had a hard time doing the report. Well, it was really hard to judge people's working ethics especially when you didn't know them that well.
"Upon reviewing the High Inquisitor's reports for a few times, I've come up with a surmise that the staff that should be fired is High Inquisitor and Professor Dolores Umbridge herself for she has done nothing but twit other professors teaching skills with pure derision and sarcasm. She should always know as a teacher herself that being a teacher is really a hard profession so instead of turning all the other professor's teachers hope and chances down, she should have encouraged them to be a great teacher. All her reports are therefore unfair and with that being said, she is really the one that should be fired and all the regular Hogwarts professors before her should just continue teaching with high hopes for their students that they'll be a productive and industrious citizens of our beloved country. And for me and with highest respect, I conclude that Professor Snape is the best suited for the job and is the best professor Hogwarts have had, alongside with Professor Dumbledore. Professor Snape is the most competent, most dedicated and most excellent of them all. With perfect and immense teaching and guiding skills and with him being such an authoritative professor, Professor Snape has surely instilled in student's minds that knowledge, respect, and a very good demeanour are the best things a students should always have." OOC: Umbridge is NOT an option and Miss McArdle and I would like for you all to follow the instructions, please. We will no longer allow you all to fire Umbridge. Please stick to those listed. Text Cut: Cinn-O-Bun Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinn-O-Bun Erik looked up at a door in front of him as Hagrid walked toward him. Okay...this was weird. Seeing the giant of a man in front of him shifting he swallowed. "Well...Hagrid. I know ye do and I know they love you but I feel that your skills could be more...useful elsewhere than teachin them." How to phrase to a big blubbering hallucination that he was fired...? "I'm sorry mate, I am but I think it's for the best. I have nothin but the kids best interest at heart much like yerself." He smiled at Hagrid limply. Hopefully he'd take it well. THe image of Hagrid sobbed a bit before shimmering and disappearing. Text Cut: harita Quote:
Originally Posted by harita Laura checked her report again and began thinking Umbridge fine she had to be fired had she been the option.But since she isnt,who next?
thought Laura
Professor Snape? she thought
Or Professor Hagrid? and after quite a bit of thinking she made her changes in the report
Laura went through the notes once again and then began with her work on the blank page.
But i would atlast want to add that if Professor Dolores Jane Umbridge would have put herself up on the list i certainly would have fired her for her horrible behavior as a teacher and a even more pathetic behavior as a High Inquistor.
Laura looked around to see what would be next and looked around to see if others finished with their reports.
OOC: Some Changes In The Report Made... The image of Proffesor Snape appeared in front of the woman and crossed his arms menacingly across his chest. "Well, let us get on with this then you imbecile," he said to the woman with a deep scowl. Text Cut: SilverTiger Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverTiger As the black-clad figure of Severus Snape, or the illusion of the professor if he wanted to be entirely accurate, loped toward him, Dorian stood up from his seat. Partly to just show the illusion that he wasn't intimidated, as well as to use his own height as an advantage. If that would work on a illusion, since he wasn't convinced it would. he'd just have to pretend it wasn't an illusion. Inclining his head a little as the sneering began, he calmly watched the professor for a few seconds as he continued speaking.
"Contrary to your opinion, Mr. Snape," he began then, intentionally choosing to not use the professor title as he knew it would only work for him. In a bizarre way. "Most people would believe the bad seeds are those who actually do wrong, not just seem to irritate you because of their very existence. And I believe, by that definition, your own Slytherins qualify much more as the bad seeds as opposed to those who were the targets of your derision. And it truly was derision, not wrath, or however you would like to see it. It wasn't even just the Gryffindors, either. You thought you were better than everyone, while it might surprise you to find out you were not. Even the only reason Professor Umbridge gave as a negative aspect to your teaching skills is not really true. Several students, and not only your Slytherins, are fully capable of brewing the potions she said were beyond their milieu, if they hadn't had you breathing down their necks.
Therefore, your termination is more due to the fact that the students would be much more capable of reaching their true capacities for greatness without needing to worry about the slightest misstep being ridiculed by you, and by proxy your little minions in Slytherin. And even some of those students might prove to be valued members of society without your influence coloring their perspectives. And that decision, sir, is final." Severus Snape could bluster his way through more sneering, Dorian didn't care; he could take it. The greasy man was fired and that was that. The image of Severus Snape scowled and shimmered and disappeared. Text Cut: Esme Quote:
Originally Posted by Esme
Skander stood bored as he saw the figure of the esteemed potions master turn to face him. "You were a brilliant Potions Master sir and you definitely knew what you were teaching in the classroom. However your style of teaching often led to students being terrified of you, making them nervous and therefore leading to mishaps that may not have occurred if there had been a more understanding teacher. Furthermore you discriminated against students who you held personal grudges against, no matter their skills in potions, and against those who took more guidance then you were willing to provide. Your utter distaste for the students you taught also appeared in every aspect of your classes and it could be said that the largest bad seed in your classroom was you.
Therefore sir I am choosing to weed out the bad seed which unfortunately for you requires me to terminate your position. You sir are fired."
Feeling slightly pleased with himself Skander let his shoulders drop slightly. No matter what he would stand firm in the decision that Snape needed to go. Sure there were others on the list but Snape was the worst 'real' teacher of the bunch.
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Originally Posted by Lara_the_Firelady Ah, people who considered themselves so smart and accoplished. They never learned. Ryan just smirked at the Snape illusion and took a deep breath before he carelessly replied him ''Is not this comment of your is...well...too sophomoric, Mister Snape, just like how you try to manage your control over students'' he stopped and smirked widely ''I have nothing more to mention about you. That simple you are'' The image of Snape stood still in his place and said, "You really are a moron aren't you... Why would you fire me is the question at hand. Maybe you should have learned to pay more attention whilst in school." The image of Trelawney finally shimmered and disappeared.
OOC: will have to make another post... sorry guys.
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