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Hera · 04-13-2012, 03:38 AM

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On the front of the office door is a plaque which reads:

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To be seen, please book an appointment with Professor Bentley , Deputy Headmistress, Gryffindor Head of House and Herbologist, via owl.
Thank you.

Professor Bentley is a very busy woman, but if you're lucky enough to secure an appointment with her one of the first things you will notice when you enter her office is the aroma. The air is filled with the sweet scent of peppermint tea and flowers. Oh no, you won’t find trowels, dragon dung or dirt in this room, everything is presented in a neat and orderly fashion. The office is decorated in earthy brown tones with hints of pink, green and yellow making the room feel very homey. In summer a light breeze will be drifting through an open window, whereas in the cooler months a fire will be roaring in the open grate fireplace. Behind Professor Bentley’s desk on wall by the window is a large cork board. On this board you will see a collection of photographs of family and friends as well as the occasional note about classes or homework. Photographs include her very dashing husband Aron Ashburry-Hawthorne as well as colleagues and former students. Also among these, is a photograph of her handsome, white pomeranian, Caltex. So feel free to come in and take a seat on one of the plush and comfy stools- mind of course you have permission to enter. Don't worry too much about the small bundle of fluff that flits in and out of the room, or lounges at your feet, Caltex doesn't bite. Just be sure your laces are tied, otherwise you might find you wont have any left by the time you leave.

And be careful as you enter... the potted Fanged Geraniums by the door like to play occasionally.

OOC: Please do not post in here until your character has been invited in. To be invited in you need to request an appointment with Professor Bentley via owl (PM).

Appointments:
Beatrice Castell - Ended
Mackenzie Jones - Expired
Jacob Keller & Ira Wilson - Expired
Alice Fischer - Expired
Oakey Gunter - Expired
Ethan McCarthy - Now!

Uncle Moose · 06-27-2013, 01:14 AM

Who'd have thought it. Oakey going to visit Professor Bentley the Herbology Professor, of course he was here for a reason. He crumpled the note up in his pocket as he neared the door, and gave it three quick knocks before backing away.

How had he even gotten to this office through the Greenhouses without being glanced at once by any of her less than trustworthy Man-Eaters. Maybe she fed them just now.
No, that'd be too lucky for him. Stay Vigilant Oakey.

Hera · 06-27-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ ExpelliarMOOSE

Who'd have thought it. Oakey going to visit Professor Bentley the Herbology Professor, of course he was here for a reason. He crumpled the note up in his pocket as he neared the door, and gave it three quick knocks before backing away.

How had he even gotten to this office through the Greenhouses without being glanced at once by any of her less than trustworthy Man-Eaters. Maybe she fed them just now.
No, that'd be too lucky for him. Stay Vigilant Oakey.

Seren, was stuffing her face. Her apple addiction hadn't slowed by any means... in face, it was reaching epic proportions. Two apple cores, the pastry from a slice of apple pie and some healthy oven-baked apple chips littered her desk. Granted, it was a late lunch.

Hearing the knock at the door, Seren glanced from her bump, to her desk and to the door...

"Come iiiiinnn!" she called out in a sing-song voice.

There was no way she was going to be able to waddle her way out of this one. She felt like the size of a house. Was she the size of a house?!! 0____________o

Uncle Moose · 06-27-2013, 02:23 PM

Oakey opened the door, and went inside the office. It looked less evil that he thought it would. But her desk...was a mess, and covered in apple stuff.
Bentley. he tried on a nice smile for her, to show that he did in fact really want to come see her. Even if he was still scared out of his mind. "Hello Professor." Oakey took a seat at by her desk and pulled out the note extending it to her.

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Dear; Head Mistress, Heads of Houses, Professor James and Healer Tillstorm.

Due to some disturbing studies, and an detention I had to serve. I have come to discover some food items that should be avoided before a Quidditch Match, and practices. The number one thing on the list was Mashed Potatoes, and then an assortment od dessert pies. I also found that gummy treats are a bad source of food before and after Quidditch.
I bring this to your attention so that we can prevent anyone from getting sick from these foods. Perhaps a notice to inform the my classmates will be a good start?

-Head Boy Oakey Gunter

"Professor Flamsteed had asked me to make up a note to hand out to you, the rest of the Heads."extending his arm just a bit further. for Bentley to easily take without having to lean forward to much, because you know she put on some extra pounds.

Hera · 06-28-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ ExpelliarMOOSE

Oakey opened the door, and went inside the office. It looked less evil that he thought it would. But her desk...was a mess, and covered in apple stuff.
Bentley. he tried on a nice smile for her, to show that he did in fact really want to come see her. Even if he was still scared out of his mind. "Hello Professor." Oakey took a seat at by her desk and pulled out the note extending it to her.

"Professor Flamsteed had asked me to make up a note to hand out to you, the rest of the Heads."extending his arm just a bit further. for Bentley to easily take without having to lean forward to much, because you know she put on some extra pounds.

Seeing Oakey open the door and step into her office, Seren suddenly remembered the appointment... but to double check, craned her neck and searched the items on her desk. There, open, was her daily planner... and he was on time. It was a good thing she hadn't needed to pee yet.
"Hello Oakey," she greeted warmly, "please take a seat," she added as the head boy entered and made himself comfortable.

Seren listened, nodding and making all the appropriate sounds which communicated that she was listening.

Flamsteed was involved? Seren raised a brow curiously. "Mmhhmm," she mused, taking the parchment Oakey offered her.
Stuffing an apple chip in her mouth, Seren read over the short note.

Errrr...

"And what exactly is the matter with the mashed potatoes and dessert pies?" she asked.

Uncle Moose · 07-02-2013, 01:56 PM

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Seeing Oakey open the door and step into her office, Seren suddenly remembered the appointment... but to double check, craned her neck and searched the items on her desk. There, open, was her daily planner... and he was on time. It was a good thing she hadn't needed to pee yet.
"Hello Oakey," she greeted warmly, "please take a seat," she added as the head boy entered and made himself comfortable.

Seren listened, nodding and making all the appropriate sounds which communicated that she was listening.

Flamsteed was involved? Seren raised a brow curiously. "Mmhhmm," she mused, taking the parchment Oakey offered her.
Stuffing an apple chip in her mouth, Seren read over the short note.

Errrr...

"And what exactly is the matter with the mashed potatoes and dessert pies?" she asked.

Did the note sound like he waas hating on the the mashed potatoes and desert pies? "I-uh-There isn't anything wrong with them. It's just when they're being eaten. Before matches and practice." Gummy worms in particular, take note of those Professor!
"I wanted to ask a favor to Ma'am" He realized it took him forever to get down here and ask her, but the Head Mistress said she might have a certain book he's been meaing to read.

Hera · 07-07-2013, 12:48 PM

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Did the note sound like he waas hating on the the mashed potatoes and desert pies? "I-uh-There isn't anything wrong with them. It's just when they're being eaten. Before matches and practice." Gummy worms in particular, take note of those Professor!
"I wanted to ask a favor to Ma'am" He realized it took him forever to get down here and ask her, but the Head Mistress said she might have a certain book he's been meaing to read.

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Seren still didn't understand.

"If there's nothing wrong with them, then what difference does it make if there's a match or not?" Really, it didn't make sense. If it was an indigestion thing, then it ought to be food in general, not particular kinds of food. The boy was having her on it seemed, and Flamsteed was aiding and abetting the task.

Munching on another apple crisp, cause it was oh so very tasty, Seren gave Oakey an amused expression. "A favour?" she asked around her bit.

Uncle Moose · 07-08-2013, 02:36 PM

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Seren still didn't understand.

"If there's nothing wrong with them, then what difference does it make if there's a match or not?" Really, it didn't make sense. If it was an indigestion thing, then it ought to be food in general, not particular kinds of food. The boy was having her on it seemed, and Flamsteed was aiding and abetting the task.

Munching on another apple crisp, cause it was oh so very tasty, Seren gave Oakey an amused expression. "A favour?" she asked around her bit.

Oakey scratched the back of his neck, believing he had made it clear enough to understand. "I-uh well I mean, there could be something wrong with them. I'm gonna go see Toodles too about it, I'm sure the food is fine though." Make sense Oakey! "I guess I'm trying to say is that the food may be fine, it's just that I did a study for detention and determined that soft foods were the cause of getting sick the most in matches and practices." Hopefull that would put some light on the subject.

Oh the favor! Right! "I was just curious if you kept any books on Man...Eating-Plants. I spoke with Headmistress Truebridge and she said either she or you could provide me some books on the plants to, well get help me get over my fear of them." He looked around her office in hope that she would indeed have these books.

Hera · 07-08-2013, 04:19 PM

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Oakey scratched the back of his neck, believing he had made it clear enough to understand. "I-uh well I mean, there could be something wrong with them. I'm gonna go see Toodles too about it, I'm sure the food is fine though." Make sense Oakey! "I guess I'm trying to say is that the food may be fine, it's just that I did a study for detention and determined that soft foods were the cause of getting sick the most in matches and practices." Hopefull that would put some light on the subject.

Oh the favor! Right! "I was just curious if you kept any books on Man...Eating-Plants. I spoke with Headmistress Truebridge and she said either she or you could provide me some books on the plants to, well get help me get over my fear of them." He looked around her office in hope that she would indeed have these books.

Uh huh... so, there wasn't anything wrong with them, though, there might be? Seren was both confused and amused. At any rate, she wasn't at all concerned about it. Food was food, unless it was poisoned they'd survive.
"Right," she nodded conclusively. Still not sure what she was supposed to do about it. Tell people the food was fine, but maybe not fine? Before matches in particular?

The other matter, she could help with. Easy peasy, and in fact, this pleased her. Seren grinned, it was about time the boy manned up and got over his fear. They were only plants with teeth, not much different to creatures or humans, really. "Of course," she trilled. Pointing to the cabinet beneath the window, she added, "If you look in there, you'll find one of my own works... A Worlds Collection of Flesh-Eating Trees, Shrubs and Plants... that should have everything you need." She was somewhat of an expert on the matter. But books were only the beginning.
"If you ever want to set up a meeting with my fanged geraniums, or perhaps some throat-latching carnations, I'd be more than happy to chaperone."

Uncle Moose · 07-09-2013, 12:04 AM

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Uh huh... so, there wasn't anything wrong with them, though, there might be? Seren was both confused and amused. At any rate, she wasn't at all concerned about it. Food was food, unless it was poisoned they'd survive.
"Right," she nodded conclusively. Still not sure what she was supposed to do about it. Tell people the food was fine, but maybe not fine? Before matches in particular?

The other matter, she could help with. Easy peasy, and in fact, this pleased her. Seren grinned, it was about time the boy manned up and got over his fear. They were only plants with teeth, not much different to creatures or humans, really. "Of course," she trilled. Pointing to the cabinet beneath the window, she added, "If you look in there, you'll find one of my own works... A Worlds Collection of Flesh-Eating Trees, Shrubs and Plants... that should have everything you need." She was somewhat of an expert on the matter. But books were only the beginning.
"If you ever want to set up a meeting with my fanged geraniums, or perhaps some throat-latching carnations, I'd be more than happy to chaperone."

She didn't sound anymore convinced of what he was trying to get across. Why was he trying so hard on getting Bentley to understand anyways. He just needed his points back for this.

Oakey sat back and followed her pointed finger over to the cabinet. Standing up Oakey browsed her the shelves until he came across the book that she had written. Pulling it out Oakey quietly skimmed through a few of the pages. Closing it he carried it back to the chair and sat down again. "It's really okay if I borrow this book for a while?"

Had she just said he needed appointments with her demon plants? "I uh-m-maybe. Maybe I should read up on them...first or I-I don't know...yeah uh sure. Both would good."

THE HELL DID YOU JUST AGREE TO OAKEY? THAT WAS A TERRIBLE IDEA!
Have meetings with her Demon Plants. It was a death wish, who cares if she was chaperoning!

Hera · 07-10-2013, 09:59 AM

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She didn't sound anymore convinced of what he was trying to get across. Why was he trying so hard on getting Bentley to understand anyways. He just needed his points back for this.

Oakey sat back and followed her pointed finger over to the cabinet. Standing up Oakey browsed her the shelves until he came across the book that she had written. Pulling it out Oakey quietly skimmed through a few of the pages. Closing it he carried it back to the chair and sat down again. "It's really okay if I borrow this book for a while?"

Had she just said he needed appointments with her demon plants? "I uh-m-maybe. Maybe I should read up on them...first or I-I don't know...yeah uh sure. Both would good."

THE HELL DID YOU JUST AGREE TO OAKEY? THAT WAS A TERRIBLE IDEA!
Have meetings with her Demon Plants. It was a death wish, who cares if she was chaperoning!

Seren nodded, "Of course you can... just be sure to return it before you leave.." cause she wanted her book back. Of course. Hence the borrowing, and not the giving.

Oakey seemed to be making some good in-roads, this progress was very pleasing. Seren beamed, "You ahve no idea how much it pleases me that you're trying to get over your fear." As irrational as it was...
"We'd be happy to help at any time."

emjay · 07-13-2013, 05:48 PM

As soon as Herbology class was over, Ethan had packed up his things and headed straight for Bentley's office. Hopefully she had remembered his request for a meeting from when class started, but even if she didn't he figured she'd at least pass this way and see him. He had just a few things to talk about and hopefully not take up to much of her time, but he also knew that if he didn't speak with her today he might not have the chance again. His window of opportunity was quickly closing as her due date neared.. or had it passed?

As he was fairly certain he beat her to her office, he chose not to knock since she would not be inside. The thought that he should have just walked with her after class filtered through his mind but he quickly shrugged it off as it was too late to do that now. Instead, he simply stood outside her office door and waited for her to show up.

Hera · 07-14-2013, 03:38 AM

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As soon as Herbology class was over, Ethan had packed up his things and headed straight for Bentley's office. Hopefully she had remembered his request for a meeting from when class started, but even if she didn't he figured she'd at least pass this way and see him. He had just a few things to talk about and hopefully not take up to much of her time, but he also knew that if he didn't speak with her today he might not have the chance again. His window of opportunity was quickly closing as her due date neared.. or had it passed?

As he was fairly certain he beat her to her office, he chose not to knock since she would not be inside. The thought that he should have just walked with her after class filtered through his mind but he quickly shrugged it off as it was too late to do that now. Instead, he simply stood outside her office door and waited for her to show up.

It took her a while to catch up, what with her bump and the waddling, though she was getting better at it.
"Ethan," she greeted with a nod, "you wanted to see me?"

The office door opened with a few diligent flicks of her wand. She didn't wait for the Ravenclaw to enter first, she needed to sit... feet, back... she was sore and tired, definitely overdue for her nap.

She sat, indicating for Ethan to do the same. "Apple?" she offered, taking one from the basket on her desk.

emjay · 07-15-2013, 01:51 AM

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It took her a while to catch up, what with her bump and the waddling, though she was getting better at it.
"Ethan," she greeted with a nod, "you wanted to see me?"

The office door opened with a few diligent flicks of her wand. She didn't wait for the Ravenclaw to enter first, she needed to sit... feet, back... she was sore and tired, definitely overdue for her nap.

She sat, indicating for Ethan to do the same. "Apple?" she offered, taking one from the basket on her desk.

Ethan's green eyes wandered towards the direction of the greenhouses as he saw a figure approaching. He could tell by the shape and gait that it was Professor Bentley, even from a bit of a distance away, and he allowed a faint smile to appear on his lips as she neared.

"I did, Professor," he nodded at her words then followed her inside once she had opened the door. "I just wanted to talk to you about a few things actually.." Once his teacher was seated, the Prefect did the same, sitting across from her at her prompting. He did not plan on taking up too much of her time, knowing that she was busy.. maybe even more so than usual.. but he felt the need to see her today.

An apple? His eyes fell on the basket and he happily nodded, before taking one for himself. "Thanks, Professor," he grinned before taking a bite. "So, how's everything going?" He tilted his head towards her swollen belly as he chewed thoughtfully for a moment, figuring it was polite to start with niceties before jumping in to anything major.

But he also didn't want to take up too much of her time, so after a moment, he leaned back and said, "One of the reasons I wanted to talk to you today has to do with an Ancient Runes assignment, actually.." Which was probably an odd reason to see the Herbology professor, admittedly.. but he had his reasons. "We are supposed to use some bark to create a runic wand.. and there is a certain tree I would like to cut a piece of bark from, but I wanted to ask your permission first."

Hera · 07-15-2013, 02:08 AM

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Ethan's green eyes wandered towards the direction of the greenhouses as he saw a figure approaching. He could tell by the shape and gait that it was Professor Bentley, even from a bit of a distance away, and he allowed a faint smile to appear on his lips as she neared.

"I did, Professor," he nodded at her words then followed her inside once she had opened the door. "I just wanted to talk to you about a few things actually.." Once his teacher was seated, the Prefect did the same, sitting across from her at her prompting. He did not plan on taking up too much of her time, knowing that she was busy.. maybe even more so than usual.. but he felt the need to see her today.

An apple? His eyes fell on the basket and he happily nodded, before taking one for himself. "Thanks, Professor," he grinned before taking a bite. "So, how's everything going?" He tilted his head towards her swollen belly as he chewed thoughtfully for a moment, figuring it was polite to start with niceties before jumping in to anything major.

But he also didn't want to take up too much of her time, so after a moment, he leaned back and said, "One of the reasons I wanted to talk to you today has to do with an Ancient Runes assignment, actually.." Which was probably an odd reason to see the Herbology professor, admittedly.. but he had his reasons. "We are supposed to use some bark to create a runic wand.. and there is a certain tree I would like to cut a piece of bark from, but I wanted to ask your permission first."

If it weren't for the natural sugars, Seren would probably have crashed on her desk, and quite happily at that, but as it were, she was perfectly alert and in a good mood. "Mmm, good, finalising a few last minute things before I take my leave," she mused after swallowing a bite. The prospect of not seeing the term through felt strange, but she'd done everything she needed to, so no harm done.

Taking another bite of her apple, Seren listened as Ethan launched into a discussion of... Runes? Was he aware it wasn't her strong suit? ... But of course, he wasn't asking about Runes per se. That was a relief. Though what he said next, was not a relief, at all.

On the one hand, Ethan was lovely enough to ask for permission... but she wondered how many students were going around hacking at trees, her trees. The schools trees! ... well granted, if it was bark they were after, then, it wasn't so bad. Seren only hoped the students didn't go over board.
"Mmm, and which tree would that be?" she asked, she wasn't a legilimens after all.

emjay · 07-16-2013, 03:41 AM

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If it weren't for the natural sugars, Seren would probably have crashed on her desk, and quite happily at that, but as it were, she was perfectly alert and in a good mood. "Mmm, good, finalising a few last minute things before I take my leave," she mused after swallowing a bite. The prospect of not seeing the term through felt strange, but she'd done everything she needed to, so no harm done.

Taking another bite of her apple, Seren listened as Ethan launched into a discussion of... Runes? Was he aware it wasn't her strong suit? ... But of course, he wasn't asking about Runes per se. That was a relief. Though what he said next, was not a relief, at all.

On the one hand, Ethan was lovely enough to ask for permission... but she wondered how many students were going around hacking at trees, her trees. The schools trees! ... well granted, if it was bark they were after, then, it wasn't so bad. Seren only hoped the students didn't go over board.
"Mmm, and which tree would that be?" she asked, she wasn't a legilimens after all.

Ethan tilted his head a bit as Professor Bentley spoke, turning her words over in his mind as he thought them out. He knew she was pretty much due any day and figured she would be leaving, but he wondered what would be happening with the greenhouses and that. Even if it would just be a couple months. "So.. will there be anyone to take care of the greenhouses while your gone?" Because he still planned on using them up till the end of term so hopefully they'd still be open..

He took another bite of his apple and laid his arm across his knees as he chewed, watching Bentley carefully for her response. He was having a hard time reading her.. but he needed to explain further anyway. "I'm probably getting ahead of myself," he said with a light chuckle. "I should explain the assignment and the process. It's actually very humane.." Or else he probably wouldn't be doing the assignment at all. He thought about the instructions before continuing.

"Actually, we need to ask the tree permission also.. its a whole process where we communicate with the tree. And if its felt that the tree doesn't give its permission, we're supposed to choose another." She didn't want details, did she? He could provide them, but figured she'd just appreciate the condensed version. "Then its more like the bark is an offering from the tree.. and there's even something in there about offering something for the tree in return." That was the basic of the bark cutting part anyway.

"The tree that I was hoping to use," he started, eyeing her carefully. "Is the Midnight Magnolia.. I've been studying a lot more about flesh-eaters the last couple terms.." To better prepare for his NEWTs for one, but also because he had been more interested in understanding them better after events from a couple terms ago. "Anyway, I've been doing my research and I know that those particular trees aren't normally dangerous to humans. I've read about how to best be prepared to working with them and wanted to know if it would be alright to use the bark of the Midnight Magnolia.." He, of course, would have had to ask her permission to enter Greenhouse 8 anyway.. but even if he didn't, he thought it would be a good idea to ask what she thought anyway.

Hera · 07-18-2013, 03:44 PM

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Ethan tilted his head a bit as Professor Bentley spoke, turning her words over in his mind as he thought them out. He knew she was pretty much due any day and figured she would be leaving, but he wondered what would be happening with the greenhouses and that. Even if it would just be a couple months. "So.. will there be anyone to take care of the greenhouses while your gone?" Because he still planned on using them up till the end of term so hopefully they'd still be open..

He took another bite of his apple and laid his arm across his knees as he chewed, watching Bentley carefully for her response. He was having a hard time reading her.. but he needed to explain further anyway. "I'm probably getting ahead of myself," he said with a light chuckle. "I should explain the assignment and the process. It's actually very humane.." Or else he probably wouldn't be doing the assignment at all. He thought about the instructions before continuing.

"Actually, we need to ask the tree permission also.. its a whole process where we communicate with the tree. And if its felt that the tree doesn't give its permission, we're supposed to choose another." She didn't want details, did she? He could provide them, but figured she'd just appreciate the condensed version. "Then its more like the bark is an offering from the tree.. and there's even something in there about offering something for the tree in return." That was the basic of the bark cutting part anyway.

"The tree that I was hoping to use," he started, eyeing her carefully. "Is the Midnight Magnolia.. I've been studying a lot more about flesh-eaters the last couple terms.." To better prepare for his NEWTs for one, but also because he had been more interested in understanding them better after events from a couple terms ago. "Anyway, I've been doing my research and I know that those particular trees aren't normally dangerous to humans. I've read about how to best be prepared to working with them and wanted to know if it would be alright to use the bark of the Midnight Magnolia.." He, of course, would have had to ask her permission to enter Greenhouse 8 anyway.. but even if he didn't, he thought it would be a good idea to ask what she thought anyway.

Smiling, Seren nodded. "Of course." As if she would leave the greenhouses to fend for themselves. That was just not... fathomable. Many of the students would no doubt have a hand keeping the greenhouses and gardens in check, then there was the groundskeeper ... and the gardens were a part of the grounds, and Annie. The woman liked to visit the greenhouses on occasions, and no doubt would ensure everything was in check.

Taking a few more bites of the crisp apple, Seren listened as the Prefect highlighted some of the finer points of the assessment item. It all sounded very interesting... and at least the Runes Professor was teaching them to respect the flora... that was something. She made some vague mmmm and ahhh sounds where appropriate, to show that she was listening and that she understood. Intentions were pure and all. Though, his request was... heartbreaking.

"Ethan..." she started, the smile fading from her lips. "... I'm afraid that just isn't possible. The Midnight Magnolia was taken by the goblins," nasty things they were... how dare they take her flesh-eaters from her..
"Being one of the rarest of flesh-eaters, I'm sure you can understand why they felt it was of great value."

"You'll have to find an alternative."

emjay · 07-21-2013, 11:34 PM

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Smiling, Seren nodded. "Of course." As if she would leave the greenhouses to fend for themselves. That was just not... fathomable. Many of the students would no doubt have a hand keeping the greenhouses and gardens in check, then there was the groundskeeper ... and the gardens were a part of the grounds, and Annie. The woman liked to visit the greenhouses on occasions, and no doubt would ensure everything was in check.

Taking a few more bites of the crisp apple, Seren listened as the Prefect highlighted some of the finer points of the assessment item. It all sounded very interesting... and at least the Runes Professor was teaching them to respect the flora... that was something. She made some vague mmmm and ahhh sounds where appropriate, to show that she was listening and that she understood. Intentions were pure and all. Though, his request was... heartbreaking.

"Ethan..." she started, the smile fading from her lips. "... I'm afraid that just isn't possible. The Midnight Magnolia was taken by the goblins," nasty things they were... how dare they take her flesh-eaters from her..
"Being one of the rarest of flesh-eaters, I'm sure you can understand why they felt it was of great value."

"You'll have to find an alternative."

Ethan nodded a bit as she confirmed that the greenhouses would be taken care of in her absence. Not that he thought she would leave them uncared for while she was on leave, but he more wondered if it were one person taking responsibility or if it were more of a group effort with student volunteers. And if that were the case.. or either really, he was more than willing to help. He planned on spending his usual time in the greenhouses and gardens anyway. "I can certainly assist in that area, Professor," he offered. "Anything you need me to do.. I'd be happy to help out."

He took one last bite from the apple, then glanced at the core. He could hold on to it till they were done, then toss it in the compost bin on his way out. But then he looked up at Bentley as he heard his words and his face fell. "Oh.." he said simply in his disappointment, unable to find any other words momentarily. Yes.. he remembered that evening all too well when he stumbled across that horrid little goblin stealing the plants from Greenhouse 8. But he didn't stick around long to see whatever became of that after he summoned for Professor Bentley. Had they taken everything? "I'm sorry , Professor," he said in a small voice. "I didn't realize they took that particular tree as well.." Had everything from that particular greenhouse been confiscated? Honestly, their education experience really suffered from the cutbacks and repossessions. He didn't want to ask though.. and he wasn't going to inquire about the dragon trees either. Even if they still were located on site, he knew he wasn't as prepared to handle those.

"Yeah.. I'll.. I'll choose something else," he said with a nod, looking down at his hands in his lap still holding the apple core. "That bark would have made an amazing runic wand though.." He was sure he would have been the only one in the school with a wand from that particular tree, but not much he could do about it. He did have something else to talk about though, right? But first he needed to process this revelation for a moment.

Hera · 07-22-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by emjay

Ethan nodded a bit as she confirmed that the greenhouses would be taken care of in her absence. Not that he thought she would leave them uncared for while she was on leave, but he more wondered if it were one person taking responsibility or if it were more of a group effort with student volunteers. And if that were the case.. or either really, he was more than willing to help. He planned on spending his usual time in the greenhouses and gardens anyway. "I can certainly assist in that area, Professor," he offered. "Anything you need me to do.. I'd be happy to help out."

He took one last bite from the apple, then glanced at the core. He could hold on to it till they were done, then toss it in the compost bin on his way out. But then he looked up at Bentley as he heard his words and his face fell. "Oh.." he said simply in his disappointment, unable to find any other words momentarily. Yes.. he remembered that evening all too well when he stumbled across that horrid little goblin stealing the plants from Greenhouse 8. But he didn't stick around long to see whatever became of that after he summoned for Professor Bentley. Had they taken everything? "I'm sorry , Professor," he said in a small voice. "I didn't realize they took that particular tree as well.." Had everything from that particular greenhouse been confiscated? Honestly, their education experience really suffered from the cutbacks and repossessions. He didn't want to ask though.. and he wasn't going to inquire about the dragon trees either. Even if they still were located on site, he knew he wasn't as prepared to handle those.

"Yeah.. I'll.. I'll choose something else," he said with a nod, looking down at his hands in his lap still holding the apple core. "That bark would have made an amazing runic wand though.." He was sure he would have been the only one in the school with a wand from that particular tree, but not much he could do about it. He did have something else to talk about though, right? But first he needed to process this revelation for a moment.

Finishing off her apple in a few more bites, Seren dropped the core into the designated apple core bin next to the waste paper bin beside her desk. It made for good compost. "Oh certainly, feel free to provide maintenance support, I'm sure it will be appreciated." After all, watering, fertilising and trimming were essential for healthy growth... and the more the merrier.

It was strange how not many people knew of the impact of the repossessions on herbology. Granted, greenhouse eight was secured and few had access to it throughout the term... so, herbology, seemingly got away unscathed. If only that had been the case. "Unfortunately not much was left.. flesh-eaters in general are quite valuable, and they aren't exactly missed by much of the school," which was utterly ridiculous. The runic wand thing sounded like good fun, she didn't recall doing anything like that when she was at school.. shame.
"Well good luck, I'm sure you'll find something suitable."

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