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alt_rabastanHope to see all of you at the Demonstration between Professor Dolohov and myself tomorrow- my NEWT level students, in particular, are advised to attend, and I think those of you who regularly come 'round to duelling club will find it worthwhile as well. Mind, this is no ordinary duel, but to repeat what's already been said, a demonstration of the variety and depth available through study of Arts and Defence. In the future, Professor Dolohov and I will likely devise other ways of showing you how each of our respective fields compliment the other's.
I also want to echo the seriousness of Professor Dolohov's words on safety and discomfort. Students who find themselves overwhelmed during the demonstration will have the antechamber as a retreat, but if any of the younger students find themselves too anxious to attend, do know that you won't be penalised for remaining in your common rooms.
That said, we're also aiming to have a bit of fun with this, and I think most of you will conclude the afternoon with the feeling that it was well-spent.
After today's lessons, I'll be holed up in my quarters until tomorrow. If anyone was hoping to have a chat about their boggart or their essay on trap and curse detection, try to catch me at lunch, or else it'll have to wait until after the weekend.
I also want to echo the seriousness of Professor Dolohov's words on safety and discomfort. Students who find themselves overwhelmed during the demonstration will have the antechamber as a retreat, but if any of the younger students find themselves too anxious to attend, do know that you won't be penalised for remaining in your common rooms.
That said, we're also aiming to have a bit of fun with this, and I think most of you will conclude the afternoon with the feeling that it was well-spent.
After today's lessons, I'll be holed up in my quarters until tomorrow. If anyone was hoping to have a chat about their boggart or their essay on trap and curse detection, try to catch me at lunch, or else it'll have to wait until after the weekend.
Re: Private message to Rory
Date: 2012-10-05 04:32 pm (UTC)I don't think I'll try for tonight - it's likely to be late, and I'd hate to wake you accidentally. Tomorrow, though, after all goes well (and it will) is another question.
Did you realise it's a year since that first night for us tomorrow? I hadn't until I suddenly looked at the date. (That's what comes of being utterly vague with people about what got us together when, I suppose.) There's something that feels.. very fitting, in Barty coming tomorrow. What a difference a year makes, anyway.
On the 2nds and 3rds - no, I've heard some of it too. Did what I could in my class this morning (and will for the Hufflepuff and Slytherin thirds this afternoon, too.) I'll keep working on it. Going to be nice and visibly "No, really, I am absolutely at ease with this" in public as much as I can at supper, too.
For Harry, on Sunday, I put in another order with the Archetype, so we've a nice selection. (That's why I'm not at lunch, actually - they promised they'd pass it through the floo up here as soon as they had it ready.) That way, if we get Draco as well, there'll be plenty, and if not, well, I'm sure between your appetite and Harry's we'll manage somehow.
Your Rory.