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On to another question, then. "Where do you SEE yourself in ten years, Callie?" Get it? Cos she was a SEER? Har har har. |
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Until the woman spoke her next question. Calista looked at Anastasia for a moment trying to figure out if she meant what she thought she meant. Was she...making fun of her? "Where do I see myself in ten years? Well I would hope here, still teaching students. I don't have any plans to leave anytime soon," she said trailing off, still looking for any trace of a joke in the woman's eyes. "being Deputy Headmistress certainly would be a nice addition to that future." she added with a slight chuckle, her bangles janjling as she touched her hair. |
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"You don't have any personal or private goals, Calista?" she pushed the question a bit further. "Of course I understand that you really want this position, but I'm concerned that you might be TOO focused on your professional life.... we want well-rounded staffers who can connect with the students, after all...." She smiled kindly |
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Where to begin? I used to be homeless and wish to never go back there? No, definately not THAT! Ummmm... "Well as for the personal side of things, a family would be very nice. You have children, right?" She eyed the desk for pictures of them. "I just--ever since I was sixteen I've been alone, I want to mend that now that I'm back on the right path." She nodded and looked at the floor for a minute before slowly returning her gaze to the Headmistress. |
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And ah, there they were. "I have a son, yes, he is my pride and joy and the only child I will ever need in my life," Annie declared proudly, scooping a framed photo off her desk and passing it across to Callie. "I um," she paused as she tried to figure out all the possible MEANINGS behind the blonde's so serious answer, "I'm glad to hear that you're... on the right path now?" Awkward. Maybe this young blonde was not right for the deputy position after all... still, she would keep her in mind. "Regarding the position," she switched back to the reason they were there, "do you have any questions for me? Regarding it?" |
Seren had arrived early. Perhaps too early... and had been sitting in the waiting area for a reasonable length of time. She sat, waiting patiently for Callie to depart, but soon grew impatient. Heels clicking, she took the opportunity to meander about the space, observing the nick-nacks as she went. She stopped, just short of the door to Annie's office, surely it wouldn't be much longer, she could stand. She began flipping through her portfolio to pass the time and to ease the nerves. |
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"Thank you for your time, Ms. Elwood," she stated, standing up and showing Callie to the door. "Send Seren up when you come, would you?" She smiled politely and shut the door, retreating back to her desk to reset everything for the next interview. Well she was halfway done, at least. |
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"Good day Headmistress, I trust you've been well?" she greeted as she closed the door behind her. She had been about to call her Annie... but, at the present time it didn't feel appropriate. Seren's knuckles were white from gripping her portfolio, and after taking some measured steps she stopped in front of Annie and placed it on the desk before her. She'd never done this before. The whole profiling and skills statements. But she figured she'd done a half decent job of it at least. SPOILER!!: Portfolio |
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She settled back into her cushiony seat and flipped it open, taking her time to read while Seren helped herself to some refreshments. She read and she read and by the time she finished, she was making a pretty darn impressed face. "Wow," the redhead actually commented, setting the portfolio back on the table. "I'm... impressed, actually, with the thought and careful consideration you put into achieving this position." She allowed the other woman a rare smile and picked up her teacup. "So tell me, Seren, why do you want this job so badly?" The Cliff notes face-to-face real version, if you would. She'd read the well-worded polite version, and until now, had had no idea the Herbology professor was so... ambitious. |
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As Annie neared the end of it, and her facial expression changed, Seren felt like a burden had been lifted from her shoulders. Yes. This was a good thing... "Thank you," she replied somewhat softy, gosh she was starting to sound like a broken record. Returning the Headmistresses smile, Seren didn't even need a moment to think of how she might answer that question. "It's quite simple really. I love teaching... I love this school and I value each and every one of the students that pass through these doors. I feel that this is the next step for me, in ensuring that this school, under your leadership, thrives and that students are provided a safe environment in which to excel." She paused here.. not quite sure if she was voicing her intentions as best she could. "I want to be a part of this schools legacy..." Yes, legacy... that is what it was all about. Knowing that you've been a part of something significant, something long lasting, that you helped. |
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She settled back into her seat and nodded along at Seren's answers, seeming to agree with everything the other Herbologist said. She particularly liked the bits about 'under your leadership' and 'safe environment.' Also of note was the word legacy... which caused Anastasia to sit up some. "I like where you're going with this," the redhead encouraged her to go on. "What would you want your legacy to be, Miss Bentley? You already have an impressive roster of achievements here..." Published author, head of house, professor.... |
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It felt strange, being interviewed again. When she'd visited this very office for her interview with Tate, she wasn't the least bit nervous, and yet she still felt more comfortable at this present time. That was, perhaps, a testament to Annie's personable nature... to some degree. Seren smiled before taking another sip of tea, her throat had a tendency to shrivel like a fig under pressure, not that this was pressure. This was, going better than she had anticipated, she only hoped it would finish on this high note. Her legacy? ... HER legacy.. in all honesty, she hadn't considered it to be part of her own, not really... more of a ... whole-school legacy, and having a higher position would just be a bonus. Though, she supposed... "My legacy... is to be the best person that I can be. And I know that I have more to give to the school. I want to be seen as... a significant part of the success of Hogwarts, to be remembered by staff, students and parents alike for years to come." Something which she hasn't quite achieved just yet. Head of House was one thing, but Deputy was a whole other can of worms. "This position can open doors for me, it would provide me with opportunities to make a difference and above all, it would provide me with new challenged and new journeys which is important for self-improvement." |
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Areas to improve. Now this is something she had given a great deal of thought. "Well, firstly... and I think this is fairly obvious... is the safety of the members of the school." She was certain Annie understood this. What with losing two staff members to a plant... a stunning plant... but never the less. "In my time here at Hogwarts, the lives of students and staff have been threatened on more than one occasion. I realise that, Hogwarts, has always seemed to be under this.. curse, of sorts, but I do feel that there are more measures we could be taking to ensure situations, much like our previous term, do not occur again." There was more that they could be doing, and personally she would feel a great deal more comfortable if these issues were addressed. |
Annie once again started nodding as Seren answered her question. Well well, was there something they didn't agree on? The school OBVIOUSLY had a curse of some sort on it... she herself had debated asking Callie to give the place an exorcism, if she thought the Divination professor capable of such complicated wandwork.... "I agree," the redhead said. "Last term was such a tragedy, really, between losing that valuable plant..." she trailed off with memories of the gorgeous, exotic gift she had initially thought was from Ethan... its silky green leaves... friendly, long vines... bright pink flowers... oh and who could forget that heavenly scent? But to finish her sentence, "...and losing two of our staff members. What a shame." She let out a fake sigh and then snapped back to business, folding her hands crisply on the desk. "So how do we fix it? What else can we - you and I, potentially as the administrators of this school - do to increase the safety of our students and to decrease the occurrence of these weird semi-annual events?" |
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Seren had been expecting the next question, it was the most logical way to proceed. How could they, fix this. "Well, see... I've been thinking. I know it's practical for staff to patrol the corridors at night, but our efforts are largely expended on ensuring students aren't doing the wrong thing, and less so on other possible threats..." the ones that seem to just blend in to the untrained eye. "Perhaps, depending on the schools budget and additional funding, we could acquire security personnel. Someone who is trained for the job." Casually raising her teacup to her lips, she took a quick swig. "That aside, it probably wouldn't hurt to get someone to look into this.. curse thing, whatever it is. The number of incidents that occur at Hogwarts is not normal.." at all... "A historical inquiry might be of use... and if it's planned right, then the students could also learn a thing or two in the process." |
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"That's something to bring up with the Board of Governors, certainly," Annie agreed, giving her quill a pointed look so it would write this important bit down. "I also like the idea of a historical inquiry... perhaps that is something the Deputy Headmaster or Headmistress could lead, no?" She was picturing a focus group of both students, staff members, and historians going through all the files in the library... heh. As for her final question... "I think we're nearly done here, Miss Bentley," she smiled amicably. "Just a few more questions. What do you, personally, see the role of Deputy as being? What sort of tasks would you put yourself in charge of, if you were my #2?" |
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Interlocking her fingers, Seren placed her hands on her knees. Almost over, either time was flying, which was probably the case, or this wasn't as long as she'd expected. Now it was time for end game. This question had the potential to ruin her chances of acquiring the position. "My role, primarily, would be to assist and support you in any way that I can... but more specifically... tasks I would undergo on your behalf would include sending out letters to first years as well as welcoming them to the school, escorting them to the feast... keep students informed by posting any announcements you deem important for them to be aware of.. assisting you in the management of resources, parents point of contact and paper work." She paused here for a moment, other tasks, "... and of course to act in your position should you be away or unable to fulfill your duties." Was that it? No. Of course, "Not to mention the implementation of the historical inquiry.." There... that, summed it up... maybe. |
Mhmm. Agreed. Annie nodded again and started petting her cat, though most of her focus was on Seren as she answered her questions. Right, support the Head of the school... send out the first-year letters... be there in case anything happened to Annie... which nothing would, really, because she was too awesome to allow anything bad to happen to her. Satisfied with that answer, the redhead smiled in a final sort of way. "And do you have any questions for me, regarding this position?" Last chance! |
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Questions? ... About the position... "Well actually... is there anything in particular you would like to see, or expect from your deputy? Anything I haven't touched on?" |
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"What I'm looking for," Annie said carefully, slowly, "is a person different from me, who brings a fresh perspective to the school, who is organized, on time, prepared, and full of useful ideas." So far, Seren met many of those criteria. "I actually think a deputy should act in much the same way you mentioned. Perhaps they can also show leadership for the rest of the school staff, sort of organize the heads of houses and set up a chain of command." Then, perhaps, she wouldn't be called every time there was, say, a dumb ghost on the loose in the castle. Annie stood up, then, and offered Seren a handshake. "Thank you so much for your time, dear, I've truly enjoyed our conversation." |
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She'd been holding her breath without realising it, but as Annie slowly responded, she felt her chest expanding as air was carefully inhaled once more. To her relief, there wasn't anything of great value that she'd not addressed, so, in her point of view, this interview had been a success. Standing, Seren took the headmistresses hand and gave it a gentle but somewhat excited shake. It must be the adrenalin. "No, thank you for the opportunity, this has been a valuable experience. I look forward to hearing from you." Because, she would hear from her, even if she didn't get it, right? Surely. With a last smile, and a respectful bow of the head, Seren left her position at the desk and headed for the doors. Now it was out of her hands... but she had a number of things to consider, so she wouldn't be anxiously awaiting a formal response. |
Dash had arrived early enough to see Seren enter the room, which was completely fine. He preferred being incredibly early than being late for anything. He was dressed to impress of course, and his hair was not exactly perfected, but it was much neater than its usual state. While the other candidates may have been nervous Dash sat, cool and calm, with a thin small black folder in his hand. There was absolutely no reason for him to be nervous. An ex-Hit Wizard nervous over a simple an interview? Ridiculous. It was either he got the job or he didn't. One choice would benefit Anastasia and the school, and the other choice would just be silly. His eyes flickered toward the door as Seren left and gave her a small nod. Standing up, Dash entered the office, with not a care in the world. "Headmistress Truebridge." A thin smile crossed his lips as he made his way over to her desk. See he was being all polite too!! To think this was the woman who's coin purse he had almost stolen. |
Aww, such nice parting words from Seren. And she seemed excited, too, which was as she should be. "Same to you, dear," Annie shook her hand back and showed her to the door. She had just re-taken her seat behind the desk when in came her next candidate for the job. "Dash," Annie greeted the man who was already familiar with the office...and its password, apparently. She debated between giving him a formal handshake and all that and instead just gestured for him to have a seat. "Tea or coffee?" The redhead leaned over to give the pot a rap with her wand so it would warm up. |
"Tea please." Taking a seat in the chair that she gestured to, Dash glanced at the red head for a few seconds. He was trying to be good, professional, but he couldn't help but smirk. "You look well rested. As if you aren't about to have a mental break down anytime soon. I'm guessing the time away from ghosts have been good for you." Ghosts. Man eating plants. The whole lot really. Remember the folder in his hand he placed it on her desk. She could open it or not, either way he'd bring it up. It held only a single sheet of paper, with a few neatly written things. SPOILER!!: Folder |
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