Bearing in mind that no one can predict Council politics with absolute certainty, and that there are of course additional considerations that cannot be calculated accurately nor discussed with those who do not have cause to know, I would not spend one additional minute of your time fretting about Miss Parkinson's safety; Avery does not have the sort of influence necessary with Our Lord to make good on such a threat.
That he should feel secure enough to make it to you, however, is interesting information. This is the sort of thing I would encourage you all to bring to me immediately when it happens. Not only does it allow me to take steps to protect you all -- and to every extent that is possible, I will always take steps to protect you; you are my students, and while I am neither omniscient nor all-powerful and cannot promise success in every conceivable situation, I will always do everything that is within my power to protect you for as long as possible -- but it is another piece of a puzzle I am fitting together. Thank you, Miss Perks; you have been most helpful.
I likewise would not worry about Malfoy, should you care about his prospects. Like a cat, he usually manages to land on his feet, however little he might deserve it in any particular situation.
My advice to you would be to choose none of the above options: rather than breaking off your relationship (and thus signaling that you both can be intimidated into acting contrary to your wishes), flaunting Avery's attempted domineering (and thus angering him and risking his retaliation), or carrying on your relationship in secret (inevitably opening yourselves up to the sort of scene that transpired this weekend) -- instead, simply make less of an issue of your togetherness, behaving towards each other as though you were nothing more than good friends. Do not attempt to convince anyone, whether in the competition or not, that you have broken up, but likewise do not carry on as though you are dating, if you understand the distinction.
Employing discretion in such matters is by way of making a counter-proposal; if Avery should continue to attempt to intimidate you, you can reassure him with a clear conscience that while you will not sacrifice your relationship, you likewise do not wish to reflect poorly upon him, and therefore have chosen to behave with utmost discretion, in consideration for his reputation as Mr Weasley's sponsor.
The trick, one supposes, will be getting Mr Weasley to understand the meaning of the word 'discretion' -- but I have faith in your powers of persuasion.
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Date: 2014-04-08 03:17 am (UTC)Bearing in mind that no one can predict Council politics with absolute certainty, and that there are of course additional considerations that cannot be calculated accurately nor discussed with those who do not have cause to know, I would not spend one additional minute of your time fretting about Miss Parkinson's safety; Avery does not have the sort of influence necessary with Our Lord to make good on such a threat.
That he should feel secure enough to make it to you, however, is interesting information. This is the sort of thing I would encourage you all to bring to me immediately when it happens. Not only does it allow me to take steps to protect you all -- and to every extent that is possible, I will always take steps to protect you; you are my students, and while I am neither omniscient nor all-powerful and cannot promise success in every conceivable situation, I will always do everything that is within my power to protect you for as long as possible -- but it is another piece of a puzzle I am fitting together. Thank you, Miss Perks; you have been most helpful.
I likewise would not worry about Malfoy, should you care about his prospects. Like a cat, he usually manages to land on his feet, however little he might deserve it in any particular situation.
My advice to you would be to choose none of the above options: rather than breaking off your relationship (and thus signaling that you both can be intimidated into acting contrary to your wishes), flaunting Avery's attempted domineering (and thus angering him and risking his retaliation), or carrying on your relationship in secret (inevitably opening yourselves up to the sort of scene that transpired this weekend) -- instead, simply make less of an issue of your togetherness, behaving towards each other as though you were nothing more than good friends. Do not attempt to convince anyone, whether in the competition or not, that you have broken up, but likewise do not carry on as though you are dating, if you understand the distinction.
Employing discretion in such matters is by way of making a counter-proposal; if Avery should continue to attempt to intimidate you, you can reassure him with a clear conscience that while you will not sacrifice your relationship, you likewise do not wish to reflect poorly upon him, and therefore have chosen to behave with utmost discretion, in consideration for his reputation as Mr Weasley's sponsor.
The trick, one supposes, will be getting Mr Weasley to understand the meaning of the word 'discretion' -- but I have faith in your powers of persuasion.