Class followup

[alt_antonin]

I have seen several of our Gryffindor and Hufflepuff fifth-year students discussing the locking spell we covered in lecture on Wednesday, and several of our Slytherin and Ravenclaw students looking forward to the lesson on Friday (at which, yes, we will cover the same spell). I have not wished to intrude in your discussions: however, if you have any questions that were not covered in class, feel free to ask them. I will happily answer, though my schedule today is such that I may not be able to answer questions in advance of tomorrow's Slytherin/Ravenclaw lecture.

Comments

[alt_luna]

And the whole thing about the clamps.

It sounds very uncomfortable. Unless it enhances the effects?

[alt_antonin]

...Miss Lovegood, I must confess, you have managed to thoroughly confuse me.

If you don't mind, can you please let me know what translation you're using, and which publisher put out the edition? The only possible explanation I can think of is that you have unfortunately been given an extremely inaccurate rendition.

Give me a moment to glance over your essay, as well, and perhaps that will help make things clear.

[alt_luna]

Oh, people tell me that I confuse them all the time, sir, so I'm not surprised.

The publisher is Paramour Press, and the translator is Sylkie Reville.

[alt_antonin]

Miss Lovegood, I believe we are dealing with an extremely awkward situation here, although I'm not entirely certain what.

Did the bookstore give you this copy? Are you certain of the title?

[alt_luna]

Oh, yes, the title is indeed Intra Profundis. I have it right here in front of me. This is a very new edition, just released two months ago.

And no, I didn't get it from the bookstore. Mrs Brown (she's my foster mother) had it on her bookshelf. This is her own personal copy. I asked Mr Brown if I could bring it with me to Hogwarts, and he said it would be all right.

[alt_antonin]

Miss Lovegood, I believe I have discovered the source of your confusion. I cannot apologise profusely enough. You are entirely correct that the book you have read is not appropriate for a Hogwarts education and I deeply regret the circumstance that caused this issue.

It appears I was wholly unaware that a volume had been published with the same name as the title I placed on the booklist. The title I intended for you to read was written by Marcus Julius Calidus in Roman times. The volume you have read is of rather more recent authorship.

Please see me at your earliest convenience and I will provide you with the appropriate text. I recommend you return the volume you currently possess to your foster mother and say no more about the subject. Ever again.

I will return the assignment to you unmarked, and allow you to make it up at a time of your choosing.

Regards,
Professor Dolohov

[alt_luna]

Oh. Oh, I see. Yes, that explains things then, doesn't it?

I'm rather relieved.

I mean, if this really was our textbook, I couldn't imagine what you would ask us to do for extra credit.