Goodness, that's quite a lot of comment indeed! Thank you for taking the time. As to my own thoughts:
Miss Greengrass: you're quite right about her recent work, and that's a concern of mine. And, likewise, that she's done much better building connections within her House than outside it. That said, she's shown great interest, and been otherwise quite suitable in terms of the YPL work.
Miss Parkinson: I do agree about some of her history - but I admit, she's shown more than a little growth in the past two years, and I'd like to continue to encourage her energies in the service of the Protectorate.
As to Miss Perks, you are right that I find much of value in her - she's been assisting me with some projects this year, and I do appreciate her work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to chip in (no small thing when herding first years through camping and long hikes.) And of course, her classwork is excellent.
On the boys - yes, of course, I've had some discussions with Raz about it, naturally. But I understand there's still quite a bit of discussion at Buckingham about related matters, the question of the best way forward to develop Mr Marvolo's skills and training. I do intend to ask other sources, but had hoped you might have insight as well.
Finally, regarding Mr Malfoy, you're quite right that there's no necessity for him to have such a position. At the same time, given the number of Head Boys and Girls who have also been YPL counsellors (a fact I'm quite proud of), I'd hate to have gossip center on someone - particularly with both his skills and family connections - not being selected, even though it's scarcely necessary to his future.
I am glad we're starting the discussion earlier this year than last - I do intend to speak to a number of people (students, as well as adults who know them well: the Gryffindor boys are also a particularly challenging decision this year) over the next two weeks, and see if that helps.
As to Capper, well. Septima mentioned he made a little progress with her over the holidays, but I admit I am still less than happy with his chart work.
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Date: 2012-04-20 08:05 pm (UTC)Miss Greengrass: you're quite right about her recent work, and that's a concern of mine. And, likewise, that she's done much better building connections within her House than outside it. That said, she's shown great interest, and been otherwise quite suitable in terms of the YPL work.
Miss Parkinson: I do agree about some of her history - but I admit, she's shown more than a little growth in the past two years, and I'd like to continue to encourage her energies in the service of the Protectorate.
As to Miss Perks, you are right that I find much of value in her - she's been assisting me with some projects this year, and I do appreciate her work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to chip in (no small thing when herding first years through camping and long hikes.) And of course, her classwork is excellent.
On the boys - yes, of course, I've had some discussions with Raz about it, naturally. But I understand there's still quite a bit of discussion at Buckingham about related matters, the question of the best way forward to develop Mr Marvolo's skills and training. I do intend to ask other sources, but had hoped you might have insight as well.
Finally, regarding Mr Malfoy, you're quite right that there's no necessity for him to have such a position. At the same time, given the number of Head Boys and Girls who have also been YPL counsellors (a fact I'm quite proud of), I'd hate to have gossip center on someone - particularly with both his skills and family connections - not being selected, even though it's scarcely necessary to his future.
I am glad we're starting the discussion earlier this year than last - I do intend to speak to a number of people (students, as well as adults who know them well: the Gryffindor boys are also a particularly challenging decision this year) over the next two weeks, and see if that helps.
As to Capper, well. Septima mentioned he made a little progress with her over the holidays, but I admit I am still less than happy with his chart work.