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12-27-2010, 02:36 PM
| | |  Library Reference Desk
A large desk sits near the entrance of the library. This is where the librarian, Madam Donovan, usually sits, keeping an eye out over her domain, and its prominent placement makes it clear that students are welcome to approach her if they require assistance. You won't necessarily have to ask for help, however; a large tome on a nearby stand, full of extensive records of past teachers, prefects, awards, champions, and all kinds of events of the long history of Hogwarts, is often the first - and easiest - way to look for information. Feel free to consult it, but be mindful of its age. This book may not be removed from the library unless under the specific instruction from the librarian.
A further large collection of shelves, not unlike the others around the library, stretches out behind the librarian's desk. The books it holds make up the library reference section. A complete inventory of all the books in the library, they are not to be taken out of the room, but you are welcome to use them in here.
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02-27-2011, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising  Professor Hadley wasn't prepared for this kind of talk; sure she had a fascination with the future, but she'd never worked with students long enough to have them actually come to her to want to speak about it. Down in South Africa, she was only there teaching two years. Had she been there a third, like here at Hogwarts, would those students come to her as well? Who knew. Either way, if there was one place in the world that Josephina knew would hold the knowledge and confidence about possibilities, it was the Hogwarts Library.
In there, it felt like anything was possible. Like you had the whole world at your fingertips; or at least books to pour your heart and soul into so you could forget about anything else on your mind. Which is why, like the good numerologist that she was, Hadley would be conversing with a student about life in the one place that seemed to hold a vast majority of the world's truths. But not just anyplace in the library, because she needed a quieter environment, without the noises of pages turning or quills scratching.
Thus ... "Madam Donovan?" Hadley called politely, as she rested her hand on the reference desk. "May I have the key for the restricted section?" With only a small upward glance, Kimber smiled and untied the key from around her wrist. "You may, Professor," she said, holding it up so that it dangled from its silk ribbon. "Here you are." Quote:
Originally Posted by D.A Forever Hopefully, Katie wasn't late. What she wouldn't have given to have her annoying younger sister around to wake her up bright and early with her chaotic methods just this once. She hadn't really over slept too long, barely enough for it to count for anything, except.. when you have to travel four floors up to the Library, to meet with a Professor.
Thankfully though, she had made it. Dressed properly in her school robes, dark curls as tame as unruly came but at least brushed through with a clip on one side just above her ear to keep hair from in front of her face, the Hufflepuff was wide awake as she entered the Library, dark eyes looking for the Arithmancy professor. It only took a second to spot her and Katie was already on her way, catching the last bit of Hadley's request. The restricted section? Briefly, Katie wondered why, but brushed it off with a bit of relief. It would be quiet there, more secluded from other students.
"Good morning, Professor Hadley," The sixth year greeted, a small smile present. "And Madame Donovan." "Good morning," the Librarian greeted back, rather unconcerned what she was doing at her desk. Quote:
Originally Posted by sarahb Jackie hurried to the library in search of a divination book. She had been having nightmares quite frequently now and wanted a book on dream interpretation. Jackie was having a hard time finding one so she went over to the library reference desk to ask the librarian. She patiently waited her turn then asked, Excuse me Madame Donovan. I was wondering if you would please help me find a book on dream interpretation." Jackie shuddered at the thought of dreams. She was having them at least every day now. Intrigued by the child's topic of research, Madam Donovan titled her head and asked, "For a class assignment or are you researching something more specific?"
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Jake had spent at least a month's worth of free time lurking around the library and reading as much as he could. He had a constant headache, his eyes hurt and he was sure that proper revision would be more beneficial to his NEWTs.
But, as usual when he thought about those exams, a great emptiness somehow welled up inside his stomach... like a rapidly inflated balloon... and he felt lost. Admittedly, a lot of his feelings were stemming from that discussion he'd had with Neptune about Jim. The more he thought, the more he analysed. And that was never good.
Of course, there was also the fear of change, and leaving school soon. It terrified the boy.
Jake approached the desk with a list in his hand, full of book titles (many of which had been crossed off), and waited for the librarian to address him; these days he was a lot more passive with people.
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Dressed in some "not working" clothes, Chad entered the library. He had pretty much spent the term getting a feel for the grounds and gauging how much free time he would have in his days. He kind of figured now, though, that the term was winding down. He could slack a little bit.
Plus, it had been a while since he'd talked to his Library friend.
Chad approached her desk and drummed a rhythmic tune on it to get her attention.
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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr Jake had spent at least a month's worth of free time lurking around the library and reading as much as he could. He had a constant headache, his eyes hurt and he was sure that proper revision would be more beneficial to his NEWTs.
But, as usual when he thought about those exams, a great emptiness somehow welled up inside his stomach... like a rapidly inflated balloon... and he felt lost. Admittedly, a lot of his feelings were stemming from that discussion he'd had with Neptune about Jim. The more he thought, the more he analysed. And that was never good.
Of course, there was also the fear of change, and leaving school soon. It terrified the boy.
Jake approached the desk with a list in his hand, full of book titles (many of which had been crossed off), and waited for the librarian to address him; these days he was a lot more passive with people. When Madam Donovan directed her attention to the quietly waiting Hufflepuff, she smiled. Smiled at his patience AND smiled at the fact that she had to actually look UP at him. This usually meant the student in question was years past the irritatingly horrid, grubby hands stage that most of the other shorter students seemed stuck in. "Good afternoon." Quote:
Originally Posted by Tailzerr Dressed in some "not working" clothes, Chad entered the library. He had pretty much spent the term getting a feel for the grounds and gauging how much free time he would have in his days. He kind of figured now, though, that the term was winding down. He could slack a little bit.
Plus, it had been a while since he'd talked to his Library friend.
Chad approached her desk and drummed a rhythmic tune on it to get her attention. Not actually LOOKING at Chad, Kimber slapped her hand down over his and cleared her throat. "Must you do that?" She shot him an amused glare, wrinkling her nose at him in minor annoyance.
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Originally Posted by Liisa When Madam Donovan directed her attention to the quietly waiting Hufflepuff, she smiled. Smiled at his patience AND smiled at the fact that she had to actually look UP at him. This usually meant the student in question was years past the irritatingly horrid, grubby hands stage that most of the other shorter students seemed stuck in.
"Good afternoon." "Good afternoon," Jake responded, taking a half step forward. "I was wondering if you could help me... I can't find anymore books on this topic..."
He held out the list to her, on it he'd written out a list of every book on the topic he'd found in the library and crossed it out as he'd read it. The top of it read: Knights of Walpurgis.
"I was wondering if maybe you had any in the restricted section, or perhaps if I'd missed any?"
He was YEARNING for more literature.
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Originally Posted by Liisa Not actually LOOKING at Chad, Kimber slapped her hand down over his and cleared her throat. "Must you do that?" She shot him an amused glare, wrinkling her nose at him in minor annoyance. Chad grinned. "Yes. I MUST." With his free hand, he gave it hard smack down onto the table, grinning wider at the sound it made. "It is much too quiet in here."
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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr "Good afternoon," Jake responded, taking a half step forward. "I was wondering if you could help me... I can't find anymore books on this topic..."
He held out the list to her, on it he'd written out a list of every book on the topic he'd found in the library and crossed it out as he'd read it. The top of it read: Knights of Walpurgis.
"I was wondering if maybe you had any in the restricted section, or perhaps if I'd missed any?"
He was YEARNING for more literature. "Certainly," the Librarian replied, taking the list as he handed it over.
She gave the parchment a puzzled look and did some serious brain racking before finally setting in on the desk. "Honestly... and this seldom happens, " she said softly. "I can't say that I've come across the topic. But surely you'll find something in our History section."
Still... that didn't seem very helpful. She'd have to try that again. "If after thumbing through them you've had no luck, come back here to me and I will try to help." See? Better. *grin* She was at least trying. Quote:
Originally Posted by Tailzerr
Chad grinned. "Yes. I MUST." With his free hand, he gave it hard smack down onto the table, grinning wider at the sound it made. "It is much too quiet in here."
Kimber JUMPED at the sound his hand made and looked up at him with a startled expression on her face. "CHAD!" she said, trying to keep her own voice down. "This is the LIBRARY, you realize?" she grinned, trying not to giggle. HONESTLY!
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He started to drum his fingers on her desk. "Yes, I do realize, thank you. It is too quiet though. We should throw a party in here..." Hmmm...yeees.
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Oh for the love of Merlin! Kimber glared at him and covered his hand again to still his fingers. "Chad... don't make me hex you," she said, stepping forward until they were eye to eye.
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He grinned sneakily at her threat. "I am guessing that this is a 'no' to the party? Shame. We could have thrown a meeeeeean party, Madame." He took her hands in his and held them. "You should really consider having a party. I can help you organize!"
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They were askin' if you were around. How you was, where you could be found....
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Kimber rolled her eyes. There he was, teasing her again.
"You know, you're impossible," she said, smiling despite herself. "Did you come by just to harass me?"
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Chad laughed. Loudly. Just to annoy her.
"Yes, I am, but you are now stuck with me, Kimber," he then grinned, letting go of her hands and taking a seat on the edge of her desk. "And, as much as I would love to say yes to harassing you, I politely have to say no. I came to ask for your assistance in finding the section with the french books." She DID have one, yes?
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Originally Posted by Liisa "Certainly," the Librarian replied, taking the list as he handed it over.
She gave the parchment a puzzled look and did some serious brain racking before finally setting in on the desk. "Honestly... and this seldom happens, " she said softly. "I can't say that I've come across the topic. But surely you'll find something in our History section."
Still... that didn't seem very helpful. She'd have to try that again.
"If after thumbing through them you've had no luck, come back here to me and I will try to help." See? Better. *grin* She was at least trying. "Well... I already have... that's the thing. I've spent a lot of time in here," Jake replied with a tiny thoughtful frown. "I wrote down the relevant titles and cross them out as I read them," he added, pointing to the list. "But I'll have another look and see. I may have missed a couple."
Someone could have brought one back, right?
"Right... I'll do that. Thanks," he gave a teeny smile as he went to go and search, knowing he'd be coming straight back.
Probably should have asked his brother. The guy owned a book shop, after all.
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Originally Posted by Tailzerr Chad laughed. Loudly. Just to annoy her.
"Yes, I am, but you are now stuck with me, Kimber," he then grinned, letting go of her hands and taking a seat on the edge of her desk. "And, as much as I would love to say yes to harassing you, I politely have to say no. I came to ask for your assistance in finding the section with the french books." She DID have one, yes? Kimber felt her cheeks color a slight shade of pink and she smiled. "Yes... I am," she repeated softly. "Really?"she said, giving Chad a look. With a sigh, she stepped around her desk and yanked him off of his perch. "Come on. I'm guessing you'd like me to show you as opposed to simply telling you where to look?" Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoerawrr "Well... I already have... that's the thing. I've spent a lot of time in here," Jake replied with a tiny thoughtful frown. "I wrote down the relevant titles and cross them out as I read them," he added, pointing to the list. "But I'll have another look and see. I may have missed a couple."
Someone could have brought one back, right?
"Right... I'll do that. Thanks," he gave a teeny smile as he went to go and search, knowing he'd be coming straight back.
Probably should have asked his brother. The guy owned a book shop, after all. "Looks like I'll be in the foreign language sections if you need me," she called after him. "In the back corner, along the wall," she added, pointing in said direction. You know... just in case. Most students had no trouble at all navigating their way around the Library.
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He grinned as she pulled him off her desk. "You are good," he chuckled. "I get lost real easy." He batted his eyes, too, for added effect.
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They were askin' if you were around. How you was, where you could be found....
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