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XanaSnape · 09-08-2009, 07:49 PM

Please do not post here until the Professor has invited you in. Please use the office doorway thread to knock and gain admittance to the Professor's office.

The warm interior of Professor Kazimeriz's office is simply lit with a candlelight chandelier. While it is well organized and fastidiously tidy, the floor to ceiling mahogany shelves are overflowing with thick, ancient books and curiosities that the professor has collected during nearly a century of travels. The walls are decorated with tribal masks and other oddities as well as moving photographs of distant lands and distant people. Several photos are of the professor himself, posing with various wizards, witches, hobgoblins, werewolves, vampires and other magical beings.

At the center of the office is a large mahogany desk with a deeply cushioned leather chair behind it. On the desk are a few artifacts, including a glass-encased hand of glory. There is also a quill, blotter and a photograph of a much younger Professor Kazimeriz with a woman and small child.

At the back of the room there is a large, locked, wood and glass enclosed curio cabinet which contains a variety of objects. Each object has a note card describing the object and the curse placed on it. To the right of the cabinet, there is a brass bell dangling from a wrought iron hook. In this area, there is also a fastidious workspace featuring a triple-locked glass cabinet housing potions ingredients. On the counter you will find an array of potions-making equipment: phials, alembics, stills,and of course several cauldrons in various states of steaming and brewing. The bookshelves are jammed with many ancient texts: An anonymous treatise on the Philosophers' stone, An hundred aphorisms containing the whole body of magic from Ms. Sloane 1321, Basil Valentine's Triumphal Chariot of Antimony, Advanced Potion-Making by Libatius Borage, Moste Potente Potions, Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger, Compleat Potions by Horace Slughorn, and many others.

Comfortable, overstuffed chairs and sofas are positioned within the office near the fireplace sitting area and across from the professor's desk. The smell of tea and warm sugar cookies lingers in the air, mingling with the scent of the burning pine log in the fireplace and the occasional wafting scent of whatever happens to be brewing at the moment.

When you are invited in, please make yourself comfortable.

**Grey Lady** · 10-03-2009, 05:43 AM

"Oh, dear me! The two of you need to drink your tea and speak in a civilized manner," Helena exclaimed and hovered above her chair.

Mell · 10-03-2009, 05:47 AM

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Kazimeriz raised an eyebrow. "You presume to know me, my motivations, or my opinions at your own detriment, Professor Lawson."

He paused, sipping his tea. " I do not know if you are aware, Professor, but young Master Upstead was struggling with his stay at Hogwarts and with issues stemming from a lack of magical confidence long before you arrived to 'save' him. In fact, my association with Mr. Upstead began with an attempt to assist him in gaining confidence against a particularly insidious tormenter that was bullying him. But before we analyze history or you come to me with accusations, perhaps you would do well to explain yourself... Specifically with regard to a certain amulet you placed upon the boy." He met Lawson's eyes.

Marcus, refrained from rolling his eyes at Kazi. "Well obviously you didn't do a very good job at 'helping' the boy Valon. He is once again being bullied." Lawson waved his hand dismissively as though he found the whole amulet thing to be of no importance. "There is nothing dark about the amulet Professor, it was merely a way for the boy to contact me should he feel the need."

XanaSnape · 10-03-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Grey Lady

"Oh, dear me! The two of you need to drink your tea and speak in a civilized manner," Helena exclaimed and hovered above her chair.

"But of course, Lady Helena. I would not want you to feel uncomfortable in any way." Kazimeriz said pleasantly.

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Marcus, refrained from rolling his eyes at Kazi. "Well obviously you didn't do a very good job at 'helping' the boy Valon. He is once again being bullied." Lawson waved his hand dismissively as though he found the whole amulet thing to be of no importance. "There is nothing dark about the amulet Professor, it was merely a way for the boy to contact me should he feel the need."

Kazimeriz raised an eyebrow. "I do not recall stating that I was successful in my attempt to assist Master Lawson. Nor do I recall inviting you to address me by my given name, Professor Lawson." he said coolly. "I am afraid that you and I disagree about approach to instruction. I would be happy to discuss my strategy for helping Upstead with you, for my goal is to see that each student has, within themselves, the ability to defend themselves against any foe, no matter how fearsome... whereas from what I observe, your strategy appears to be offering to act as an on-call bodyguard for students. Or at least for your favourite students. I hardly see that as an even-handed or responsible approach to education. You might as well be throughing them to the wolves... metaphorically speaking, of course." Kazimeriz sipped his tea again, obviously at ease-- as though they were merely discussing hypothetical teaching approaches and not engaged in verbal combat. His eyes told a different story, however. He watched Lawson with an almost predatory gleam in his eyes.

Mrs. Weasley · 10-03-2009, 06:05 AM

Abby would probably enjoy this verbal duel if she wasn't so afraid as to what the out come would be.

Mell · 10-03-2009, 06:09 AM

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"Oh, dear me! The two of you need to drink your tea and speak in a civilized manner," Helena exclaimed and hovered above her chair.

"My apologies to you Lady Ravenclaw." Marcus inclined his head towards the ghost before returning his gaze to Kazi.

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Kazimeriz raised an eyebrow. "I do not recall stating that I was successful in my attempt to assist Master Lawson. Nor do I recall inviting you to address me by my given name, Professor Lawson." he said coolly. "I am afraid that you and I disagree about approach to instruction. I would be happy to discuss my strategy for helping Upstead with you, for my goal is to see that each student has, within themselves, the ability to defend themselves against any foe, no matter how fearsome... whereas from what I observe, your strategy appears to be offering to act as an on-call bodyguard for students. Or at least for your favourite students. I hardly see that as an even-handed or responsible approach to education. You might as well be throughing them to the wolves... metaphorically speaking, of course." Kazimeriz sipped his tea again, obviously at ease-- as though they were merely discussing hypothetical teaching approaches and not in verbal combat. His eyes told a different story, however. He watched Lawson with an almost predatory gleam in his eyes.

Now it was Lawson's turn to raise an eyebrow. He decided to ignore the comment about how he addressed the old man. In his frame of mind at that moment he would call him what he felt like. "Well Professor, times have changed and our methods of teaching are different but our goals are the same."

Marcus threw himself into thee nearest chair and glared at Kazi. "And please do not lecture me on having favourites. When you know very well that you also have your own. I do believe I have noticed you with Miss Toussaint quite often." He made another dismissive gesture with his hand again before continuing. "Regardless of my feelings for certain students, I treat them all the same in the class room where it counts. And isn't it school policy for a student to seek out a Professor when they are being bullied and not to handle it themselves? Otherwise we'd have students fighting all over the place." He raised an eyebrow at Kazi as he lent back in his chair.

XanaSnape · 10-03-2009, 06:22 AM

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"My apologies to you Lady Ravenclaw." Marcus inclined his head towards the ghost before returning his gaze to Kazi.

Now it was Lawson's turn to raise an eyebrow. He decided to ignore the comment about how he addressed the old man. In his frame of mind at that moment he would call him what he felt like. "Well Professor, times have changed and our methods of teaching are different but our goals are the same."

Marcus threw himself into thee nearest chair and glared at Kazi. "And please do not lecture me on having favourites. When you know very well that you also have your own. I do believe I have noticed you with Miss Toussaint quite often." He made another dismissive gesture with his hand again before continuing. "Regardless of my feelings for certain students, I treat them all the same in the class room where it counts. And isn't it school policy for a student to seek out a Professor when they are being bullied and not to handle it themselves? Otherwise we'd have students fighting all over the place." He raised an eyebrow at Kazi as he lent back in his chair.

"It is indeed, and I certainly do not discourage that practice." he said agreeably, the gleam in his eyes intensifying. "Since you brought up the subject of favouritism in the classroom setting, may I point out that while 'times have changed' the rules of propriety have not changed whether one is in the classroom or not. It is appropriate-- no, critical-- that student safety and education are an instructor's paramount concern while in the classroom. Do you agree with this statement?" He leaned back in his chair, still regarding Lawson with that same focused gaze.

Mell · 10-03-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

"It is indeed, and I certainly do not discourage that practice." he said agreeably, the gleam in his eyes intensifying. "Since you brought up the subject of favouritism in the classroom setting, may I point out that while 'times have changed' the rules of propriety have not changed whether one is in the classroom or not. It is appropriate-- no, critical-- that student safety and education are an instructor's paramount concern while in the classroom. Do you agree with this statement?" He leaned back in his chair, still regarding Lawson with that same focused gaze.

Marcus lent forward in the chair, his own eyes holding a glint of menace in them. "What are you trying to insinuate Professor Kazimeriz?"

XanaSnape · 10-03-2009, 06:31 AM

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Marcus lent forward in the chair, his own eyes holding a glint of menace in them. "What are you trying to insinuate Professor Kazimeriz?"

"It is a simple question, requiring a straightforward answer, Professor Lawson. Do you agree with the statement, or do you not?" Kazimeriz asked, holding Lawson's gaze like two animals circling before combat.

Mell · 10-03-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

"It is a simple question, requiring a straightforward answer, Professor Lawson. Do you agree with the statement, or do you not?" Kazimeriz asked, holding Lawson's gaze like two animals circling before combat.

"Of course I do Professor. The student's education, safety and well being are of utmost importance." Lawson, eyed Kazi very carefully. He had the feeling that the old man was about to accuse him of something. "I always put the students first and I always will."

XanaSnape · 10-03-2009, 06:48 AM

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"Of course I do Professor. The student's education, safety and well being are of utmost importance." Lawson, eyed Kazi very carefully. He had the feeling that the old man was about to accuse him of something. "I always put the students first and I always will."

"Fascinating. Then perhaps you would like to explain, for the benefit of all present, why precisely you felt it appropriate to sit in Miss Lupa's classroom gorging yourself on cake while Miss Lupa lost control of her class... Why you allowed the situation to continue until the point that students were striking each other and even drawing wands on one another-- and yet you, the Defense professor, did nothing, causing students to feel concerned enough about safety that they contacted me to come to their aid. Yes, perhaps you would like to explain how those actions are in line with your focus on education and safety... or further, how your mysterious absence at the lycanthrope assembly at precisely the moment you were needed most was demonstrative of your passion for ensuring 'student safety in educational settings.' Professor." Kazimeriz spoke cordially, never raising his voice, yet it was clear he was incensed.

Mell · 10-03-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

"Fascinating. Then perhaps you would like to explain, for the benefit of all present, why precisely you felt it appropriate to sit in Miss Lupa's classroom gorging yourself on cake while Miss Lupa lost control of her class... Why you allowed the situation to continue until the point that students were striking each other and even drawing wands on one another-- and yet you, the Defense professor, did nothing, causing students to feel concerned enough about safety that they contacted me to come to their aid. Yes, perhaps you would like to explain how those actions are in line with your focus on education and safety... or further, how your mysterious absence at the lycanthrope assembly at precisely the moment you were needed most was demonstrative of your passion for ensuring 'student safety in educational settings.' Professor." Kazimeriz spoke cordially, never raising his voice, yet it was clear he was incensed.

Ah so that was it. Marcus shook his head at the man and folded his arms across his chest once again. "Well that would be because I, unlike you see Professor Lupa as a fully grown and mature woman and not a child. I would have been undermining her authority were I to step in and take over. From what I could see she managed to get the situation under control fairly quickly."

Marcus lent back in the chair, a small smirk playing on his lips. "I do believe that she was rather unimpressed when you stepped in and tried to take the matter into your own hands. You might be a lot older than the rest of us Professor but we are all adults here and can handle ourselves quite well."

Leaning forward once again in the chair and giving the old man a steely gaze, Marcus continued. "As for my whereabouts at the assembly, I have already discussed that with the Auror's at the Ministry and with Alessia. I really don't think I need to go over it again." Certainly not to you he added silently.

Mrs. Weasley · 10-03-2009, 07:11 AM

Abby's ears perked up when she heard the special assembly mentioned. She would like to know where Lawson was too. Students? What's with students? Celandine was the only one who sent a patronus to Professor Kazimeriz. I hardly think Professor Lupa had lost control of the class. Some of the students got carried away that's all. As much as Abby would like to set Professor Kazimeriz straight, she keeps her mouth shut. At the moment the old adage "Children should be seen and not heard" seems like the best thing to do. Point to Kazimeriz. He's managed to paint Lawson into a corner. He should come out fighting in a few minutes. Nothing like anger to make you say things you might not otherwise say.

Droo · 10-03-2009, 05:36 PM

Alessia sat silently sipping her tea. She didn't agree with either professor, but she opted not to speak. If she has she'd be taking someone's side. Even if she told Marcus to not speak for her... and defended her god father, he'd feel as if she overstepped her bounds and he would scold her for that. He could take care of himself. If she was to defend Marcus, that would be bad as well. So instead she opted to be the lady, and only speak when spoken to. Though Jacob Upstead was in her office earlier... and he seemed odd...

Disneymaniac · 10-03-2009, 05:37 PM

Theo entered Kazi's office, as told. He passed Abby who was listening to the convo. Weird child. You don't jjust listen in. You take part. "Sir. Abby is eavesdropping," he announced to Kazi, "I thought you should know. It is rude after all." He pointed to her hiding place. Since he had passed it.

Droo · 10-03-2009, 05:44 PM

"As is interrupting, Master Newtington..." Alessia said under her breath.

Mrs. Weasley · 10-03-2009, 05:52 PM

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Theo entered Kazi's office, as told. He passed Abby who was listening to the convo. Weird child. You don't jjust listen in. You take part. "Sir. Abby is eavesdropping," he announced to Kazi, "I thought you should know. It is rude after all." He pointed to her hiding place. Since he had passed it.

Abby snickers at Theo. Does the guy really think Kazi doesn't know what she's doing? Instead of answering the boy's comments, Abby picks up one of the tea cups on the tray. Professor Kazimeriz's pot pours her a cup of tea. Then a slice of lemon floats into her tea followed by two lumps of sugar. [I]Amazing the service remembers how she likes her tea. Abby takes a sip and waits for the party to resume.

OOC: Abby is sitting in one of the chairs right in front of Kazi's desk. He can see everything she is doing.

XanaSnape · 10-03-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenster

Theo entered Kazi's office, as told. He passed Abby who was listening to the convo. Weird child. You don't jjust listen in. You take part. "Sir. Abby is eavesdropping," he announced to Kazi, "I thought you should know. It is rude after all." He pointed to her hiding place. Since he had passed it.

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"As is interrupting, Master Newtington..." Alessia said under her breath.

Kazimeriz smirked a little at the boy. "Thank you for your concern, Master Newtington. However, rest assured I am fully aware of who is in my office... and all too aware that we converse openly, without so much as a privacy charm. Please take a seat, and I shall be right with you."

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Ah so that was it. Marcus shook his head at the man and folded his arms across his chest once again. "Well that would be because I, unlike you see Professor Lupa as a fully grown and mature woman and not a child. I would have been undermining her authority were I to step in and take over. From what I could see she managed to get the situation under control fairly quickly."

Marcus lent back in the chair, a small smirk playing on his lips. "I do believe that she was rather unimpressed when you stepped in and tried to take the matter into your own hands. You might be a lot older than the rest of us Professor but we are all adults here and can handle ourselves quite well."

Leaning forward once again in the chair and giving the old man a steely gaze, Marcus continued. "As for my whereabouts at the assembly, I have already discussed that with the Auror's at the Ministry and with Alessia. I really don't think I need to go over it again." Certainly not to you he added silently.

He turned back to Lawson, smirking. "So not only do you profess to know my opinions and motivations, but you think you know Professor Lupa's as well? You assume much, Lawson... unless of course you are quite the legilimens... in which case, it must be quite tiring to carry the moral burden of knowing that you are disrespecting your colleagues by prying into their mindspace, uninvited."

He paused, sharpening his focus back on Lawson. "But of course, that assumes that you are actually demonstrating skill in the art of legilimency. Of course, I can only speak for myself in stating that your observations thus far have been unremarkable, even obtuse."

He turned to Alessia; smiling warmly at the young woman. "Alessia, perhaps would you favor us with your viewpoint. Is Mr. Lawson accurate where you are concerned? That is, did you find fault with my attempt to answer a student's distress call, knowing as we do that there have been several individuals--" his eyes shifted to Newtington for the moment, then back to Alessia "--who have been campaigning rather aggressively against those with your condition? Knowing that you, my colleague and only goddaughter, have already been targeted once by someone..." he glanced at Lawson for a moment -- "...someone who does not have your best interests at heart? Did you object to my attempt to ensure that you and the students in your class were indeed safe; did you feel I was questioning your competency by answering a student's cry for help that might well have been sent on your command?"

"Or did you think Mr. Lawson's complete inaction was a more appropriate way to show support and concern for the safety and well being of you and your students, given the tumultous climate of society's current views on lycanthropes in this school?" Kazimeriz raised an eyebrow.

"Be honest, my dear." he said, sipping his tea again. Ahhh... It was the simple things, in his old age, that kept his energy focused, he found. Also, monkey-picked oolong tea always just such a pleasure.

Disneymaniac · 10-03-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

Kazimeriz smirked a little at the boy. "Thank you for your concern, Master Newtington. However, rest assured I am fully aware of who is in my office... and all too aware that we converse openly, without so much as a privacy charm. Please take a seat, and I shall be right with you."

"Ok. Just making sure you know," Theo smiled. He liked Kazi. He was his favourite Professor. He sat down in a chair, right next to Kazi. He would see Less' evil glares then.

Droo · 10-03-2009, 07:43 PM

Alessia placed her teacup back on it's saucer. "Do I find fault with you answering a plea from a student?" She looked up at him... so that's why he came. "No... not al all. And if you asked me if I found fault with your concern for me, I do not. I am blessed to have you care for me so. Protect me when I am need." She smiled tenderly at him. "At the same time, Professor Lawson didn't feel I lost control of the class and trusted in my abilities. I also see no fault with that either. The one and the other are not in disagreement with one another." She took another sip of the tea and placed it back down on the saucer. "What I am more concerned with, is the student who sent the distress call. That student had no faith me. And therefor does not respect me as a professor. Are you willing to reveal their name to me Papa Valon? I would like to speak with them."

XanaSnape · 10-03-2009, 08:01 PM

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Alessia placed her teacup back on it's saucer. "Do I find fault with you answering a plea from a student?" She looked up at him... so that's why he came. "No... not al all. And if you asked me if I found fault with your concern for me, I do not. I am blessed to have you care for me so. Protect me when I am need." She smiled tenderly at him. "At the same time, Professor Lawson didn't feel I lost control of the class and trusted in my abilities. I also see no fault with that either. The one and the other are not in disagreement with one another." She took another sip of the tea and placed it back down on the saucer. "What I am more concerned with, is the student who sent the distress call. That student had no faith me. And therefor does not respect me as a professor. Are you willing to reveal their name to me Papa Valon? I would like to speak with them."

Kazimeriz smiled at her stiffly. "We shall speak about that privately, Alessia, out of respect for the student's privacy."

He glared at Lawson. "The point here, Professor Lawson, is that you seem to be operating under a multitude of bad assumptions-- not only with regard to Miss Lupa, but with regard to my methods of instructing Master Jacob Upstead in defense and magical confidence. Further, I find it highly disrespectful and unprofessional that you would burst into my office uninvited, and rather than discuss things with me privately, as professional colleagues might, instead you call my methods into question in front of students, who were here first and who undoubtedly have legitimate business with me. It might make one question your motives, your professionalism, and your conduct, as you appear to behave inconsistently toward students and professors, especially with regard to who is given the consideration of security and educational support... and who is neglected. Professor." he sneered.

Disneymaniac · 10-03-2009, 08:04 PM

Theo raised his hand, "I didn't do it. It wasn't me." He didn't do it, and he didn't want to just sit. He wanted to be involved in the conversation. "I don't know how to do a patronus."

Droo · 10-03-2009, 08:25 PM

"You had plenty to do with the situation, Master Newtington. As your detention proved." She smiled, "I suggest you let the adults talk."

She then rounded on her godfather and Marcus. "Speaking of Master Upstead, he and his girlfriend presented themselves in my office earlier and showed me some runes that apparently appeared in their pockets... but they both left in a hurry."

Mrs. Weasley · 10-03-2009, 10:59 PM

Abby can't help but grin in her tea cup. Theo has a lot to learn about things at Hogwarts. Of course Abby knows who the student is. She takes another sip of tea. Sometimes it's better to wait silently than try to get involved in affairs that don't concern you. Well that at least publicly don't concern you. You can learn more by listening. I wonder who the other student was who brought the runes to Professor Lupa's attention? I'm sure Ray's uncle will be very interested in them. Someone messes with Professor Lupa's Wolfsbane Potion and now strange runes. It's apparent someone has it in for Professor Lupa. Abby looks at Professor Lawson.

Mell · 10-04-2009, 12:22 AM

Marcus threw Alessia a grateful smile, thankful that she was not taking sides in this matter. It didn't matter what Kazi thought of him, he was not here to turn the woman against her godfather.

Turning back to face the old man, Marcus flicked his wand at the students in the room and cast a silent 'Muffliato' at them. Since he obviously didn't like the students hearing what they were saying, Lawson took matters into his own hands. "I didn't come in here assuming anything Professor. I simply asked you a question in regards to Jacob Upstead. A matter in which you have still not addressed. Instead you would rather discuss my ethics and professionalism at this school." He paused while he re-holstered his wand and calmly placed his hands onto his lap. "You, yourself have been prejudiced against me from the time I have started here without ever taking the time to know anything about me. Except from what you read in my file." He raised an eyebrow at Kazi before continuing. "Who I am friends with should have no bearing of your opinion of me, should it?"

Mrs. Weasley · 10-04-2009, 02:59 AM

Professor Lawson pulls out his wand and everythings starts buzzing again. Remind me to find the late Professor Snape's grave. I need to have a word with him about his Muffliato Charm. Just when things are getting good, someone swishes his wand, and all I get is a ringing in my ears. Abby notices Professor Lawson put his wand back into his holster. It figures. Abby raises her tea cup and smiles at Professor Lawson. Obviously he's spent too much time with Truebridge. Lawson's becoming as secretive as him. Oh well, I guess I can count the books in the cabinet until they get finished.

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