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.

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Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr

[alt_antonin]

Dearest --

Have only a moment, but thought this would amuse: am teaching the little darlings Balliol's Blood-Lock this week, and you will be pleased to know that though some have shown a certain interest in the details, your record of being the only student who has ever demanded to unravel the mechanism down to smallest component pieces thus far remains unbroken.

Nostalgic for the "but why does it work that way?",
T

Re: Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr

[alt_crouch_jr]

Toshenka.

I see your wish has been answered. 'But why does it work that way?'

Surprised it took until this week before any of them asked, given what you assigned them.

May I suggest an educational expedition for your students to Pseudonymity?

If I'd guessed you had such an interest, I'd have included you in the gift I've just sent Raz. Will rectify that tomorrow.


Musing on the state to which education has apparently come,
B

Re: Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr

[alt_antonin]

Clearly I need to echo the admonition I gave Lyoushka: not another word. I can't decide if I'm more mortified or amused. Or both at once.

I fear whatever you've in mind to twit me about this. Bear in mind I've a limited supply of forbearance: are you certain you wish to use it on this?

Suppose I could go imperiate Dolores into doing something horribly scandalous at supper tomorrow to change the topic of gossip.

In utter chagrin,
T

Re: Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr

[alt_crouch_jr]

In that case, no subscription to Sorcerotic for you. Cannot afford to lose both place and favour in one night. (And I assume Raz would share if you wish to ask.)

Will, however, send you the signed copy the publisher sent me. As you might imagine, Sylkie Reville has an admirable hand.

Re: Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr

[alt_antonin]

I am not familiar with the magazine, but the title alone suggests volumes. I appreciate your discretion. Or, at very least, your sense of self-preservation.

And I do suppose after all this fuss, I should at least read the damned thing, shouldn't I?

Re: Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr

[alt_crouch_jr]

As for discretion, I'm assured it will arrive at the school under plain brown wrapper.

Re. Intra P--I doubt you'd find it a hard read.