No apologies necessary -- I've been quite remiss in my correspondence today myself. (Allowed myself quite the lie-in, and have been lazing about quarters all day in my dressing-gown, setting the final touches on next week's lessons.)
Before I forget again: in our discussion last night you mentioned your sun-sign as an influence on your personality as much as your House. If you're a Virgo, you've a birthday coming up, yes? Or have I missed it? (Fear not, I shan't fuss, but one does like to acknowledge one's friends on their natal anniversary whenever possible.)
As for the rest -- well. Knowing that about Septima does indeed make certain things fall into place, and I shall tread carefully; thank you. I've lost several of my best-and-brightest over the years to various ills, and it is never a comfortable weight for a teacher to bear -- and I suspect, somehow, that death is an easier fate to accept for one's student than knowing him to be alive but out of reach. Truly a pity. (And it makes the trepidation among several of my OWL students clearer, as well, over and above the past trauma of that poor girl's death. I shall take closer looks at the halfbloods among them, and see which of them might benefit from an offer of some extra tutoring. Once we have built a certain measure of comfort with each other, mind.)
My thanks as well for the suggestions as to which of the third-years are likely to be able to help smooth the way. And please do assure your kits as much as possible. I know very little will ease nerves but time and a pleasant disposition, and their wariness is certainly understandable -- I shall continue to model every virtue my predecessor lacked and hope the adjustment phase does not last too long.
Fondly, and trusting your afternoon was as pleasant as mine, Tosha
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Re: Private message to Antosha
Date: 2012-09-09 03:29 am (UTC)No apologies necessary -- I've been quite remiss in my correspondence today myself. (Allowed myself quite the lie-in, and have been lazing about quarters all day in my dressing-gown, setting the final touches on next week's lessons.)
Before I forget again: in our discussion last night you mentioned your sun-sign as an influence on your personality as much as your House. If you're a Virgo, you've a birthday coming up, yes? Or have I missed it? (Fear not, I shan't fuss, but one does like to acknowledge one's friends on their natal anniversary whenever possible.)
As for the rest -- well. Knowing that about Septima does indeed make certain things fall into place, and I shall tread carefully; thank you. I've lost several of my best-and-brightest over the years to various ills, and it is never a comfortable weight for a teacher to bear -- and I suspect, somehow, that death is an easier fate to accept for one's student than knowing him to be alive but out of reach. Truly a pity. (And it makes the trepidation among several of my OWL students clearer, as well, over and above the past trauma of that poor girl's death. I shall take closer looks at the halfbloods among them, and see which of them might benefit from an offer of some extra tutoring. Once we have built a certain measure of comfort with each other, mind.)
My thanks as well for the suggestions as to which of the third-years are likely to be able to help smooth the way. And please do assure your kits as much as possible. I know very little will ease nerves but time and a pleasant disposition, and their wariness is certainly understandable -- I shall continue to model every virtue my predecessor lacked and hope the adjustment phase does not last too long.
Fondly, and trusting your afternoon was as pleasant as mine,
Tosha