Two notes

[alt_sinistra]

To answer a number of questions I've gotten recently.

First, I've been asked what I think of our new Headmaster.

In the two years I've known him, I've come to greatly value both Headmaster Dolohov's breadth and depth of knowledge and willingness to share what he knows, and also his ability to admit what he does not yet know and learn more about it.

More than that, I deeply respect his approach to teaching, wanting each student to know themselves and what they're capable of. No small thing, that. I look forward to his plans for the school and I like the ones I've heard so far.

Second, I do intend to continue teaching, and cannot imagine being anywhere other than Hogwarts come September. Students, if you have questions about preparing for the coming year or astronomy, you are welcome to write.

Comments

Private message to Poppy

[alt_sinistra]

I am feeling a little better. Reliably, I mean. Managed a more useful sort of walk the last few days (two miles, this morning, which is long enough my head settles a bit.) And some notes for Tosha, sort of.

The books you left are interesting. (I'm most of the way done with Daughter of Time and the setup is very - well. Feels familiar, you know, having just books and the people one can talk into visiting.) And that medieval series also looks good, the herbalist.

The new daybed is helping too, I'm pretty sure. Clever of Storm to think of it. I was sort of dubious, when he brought it - that it'd be too much, him remaking our bed for it. But it's comforting, reaching to touch the carvings. Also comfortable.

Is your week's session going well?

Private message to Harry and Cedric

[alt_sinistra]

Poppy has said that my trying a broom again would likely be good for me. Though having you both here to help would be best, really, the first time. Especially given it's a new broom on my end.

Also. I might be up for baking again. Maybe. I'll try, anyway. Biscuits or scones, don't know if you have a preference.

And perhaps more pleasant conversations than complicated ones, though I'm glad we talked as we did last week.

Private message to Sally-Anne Perks

[alt_sinistra]

Our new Headmaster mentioned that you'd recently come across some German you were struggling with. If you've time to visit at some point, I would be quite willing to take a look. Translation spells often don't do well with technical language.

I understand your internship has been challenging, but is going well. (There are very few certain things for me right now, but your cleverness and ability to learn are not a thing I could ever doubt.)

Private message to Tosha

[alt_sinistra]

People do keep asking. About both my teaching and what I think of you. (Still very slow. The above all took me multiple drafts and hours.) Also, several other thoughts. All in a row. Perhaps the walks are helping.

Basic composition and grammar: You should be getting a letter of application from Gordon Holcomb sometime today. Georg can speak to the relevant skills better than I can (I've biases, mostly in his favour), but he is pleasant, diligent, and patient - been a tutor, the family's fallen out of my head again, last of their kids starts Hogwarts this year, so he's looking for something new.

For Potions, first, have you asked Poppy? She's meeting a number of people in the field this summer. Might have ideas that would help you, or know who absolutely couldn't deal with students. You've probably already thought of that, though, weeks ago.

Second, was reminded that Parthenope York (in the WEA office) knows near everyone. I think I remember your last round with her (over the Noble Arts exams) means you may need want to sweeten her.

Have it on good authority (I double checked) that the useful offerings include fancy pastries (the Archetype's are a favourite, citrus or good chocolate, not the marzipan), real green tea, or invitations to meals with other interesting scholars (smaller is better - a lunch with you and two or three others, maybe).

I've notes to talk through in pieces, assuming I remember what I meant by any of them. For tomorrow.

About going places - it's not just the travel. Quite sure I'm not up for dealing with most people yet. Especially in numbers greater than, oh, two. Also, I know you are exceedingly busy, Toshenka. When I think it might actually help, I will ask, promise.

Private Message to Professor Siz

[alt_pansy]

It is so very good to see you writing again, Professor Siz.

I'm also quite pleased to hear that you're coming back to school. It wouldn't be Hogwarts without you. Truly.

Private Message to Professor Sinistra

[alt_evelyn]

Dear Professor,

I'm so very glad to hear that you're coming back next term.

I'm working my way through the books you suggested towards the end of term, and they're proving very helpful. Thank you.

Please forgive me if I'm being too forward. I am sorry for your loss.

-Evelyn