Letter #2

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Mordrid returned empty handed and thus I am presuming you have been terribly busy with life and all that it entails. Remus would tell you to sit back with a steaming cup of hot cocoa and forget it all. I think I am for the fire whiskey myself, but Remus seems to find comfort in the more innocent fractions.

Therefore, since I last wrote, indeed Dumbledore called a staff meeting, and it was needless to say, interesting. The other professors are a very eccentric bunch, but then being from the muggle world (which I have not told them, but I am sure they will figure it out eventually), I would expect nothing less.

Because I gave you my schedule last letter, I finally had the chance to meet those I would be working with for the upcoming year.

Prof. Bathsheba Babbling teaches Ancient Runes, and yes, her name describes her perfectly. She seems like she would be a riot at parties, but I think I must be careful what I say around her as well.

A very stoic woman, Prof. Minerva McGonagall, teaches Transfiguration. She gives the impression of a very maternal grandmother. She is also head of the Gryffindor House... very stoic indeed.

Oh, what a delightful man the Charms professor can be. Prof. Filius Flitwick, do not let his size fool you. He is a wizard duelling champion. Reminds me of “the old back in ‘Nam” story kind of person. He is also head of Ravenclaw House, and although I made the decision of not belonging to any particular house, I think he is trying to convince me to pick otherwise.

Professor Pomona Sprout teaches herbology, and is head of Hufflepuff. True to the Hufflepuff spirit, seems like a very loving, stay-true-to-you, individual. I think by my assisting in her class will also help with potions as well.

Obviously, I told you about Remus, and I will be assisting him in his DADA class. I am wondering about his extra-curricular life though. He missed our meeting last week and his excuse was that he must be hanging out with me too much and that it was his time of month. He is such a kidder.

I leave the last class only because I think it will take some time to explain this man without screaming my head off. The Potions professor... one, Severus Snape. He is head of Slytherin House. I can tell him and I will have many arguments to come. It almost felt like he was attempting to burrow into my mind, I took great offense to this (seeing, as I did not give him permission to do so) for some reason he was angered by my offense, and stormed off. Remus told me not to take most of what Severus does personally, but pities me for it is going to be difficult. Oh goody. Me thinks I will attempt a good will offering tomorrow and see if I can start fresh with him. Something tells me, it is going to be a long year.

Next week I begin training with the professors to which I will be assisting, which also gives them a chance to relax as well for school is just around the corner. I hope I will be as much help as Dumbledore thinks I can be.

Speaking of Dumbledore, maybe through your letter you can send some delicious lemon drops (the man loves his sweets, and warm socks (don’t ask, I know I didn’t)

Cheers,

Sappheire
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I must say the most surprising thing happened last week. Dumbledore invited me to assist at Hogwarts , he believes that its not the students but the professors who need some help (imagine that). I am sure that I will not fit in like everything else in life but I am told Hogwarts has an excellent library, so I shall lock myself in there if life manages to happen.

Classes start in two weeks and in that time Dumbledore has requested I befriend as many of the professors as possible, seeing as I decided to not be sorted into any particular house ( I dislike having labels) , I think the sorting hat was very pleased with my decision as was the Headmaster, Dumbledore believes however that my choice may cause some animosity among students and staff a like, so I should try to make the friends I can before word gets out that I do not belong to any particular house.

I managed to make one friend ( I think ) so far. Remis Lupin, he is the Defense against the Dark Arts (DADA) professor.He is shy and reserved and maybe that is why most nights we just sit in front of the fire drinking hot cocoa. I know there is something more to Lupin, but I am not trying to push him, seeing as I would hate if someone did that to me.

I have yet to introduce myself to any of the others, I have been spending most of my time preparing to be a TA ( Here is how my schedule for the fall looks):

Mondays and Thursdays:Transfiguration(mornings)and Ancient Runes (afternoons)

Wednesdays and Fridays: DADA(mornings) and Potions (afternoons)

Tuesdays: Charms (morning) and Herbology (afternoon)

It looks like during these times I will assist the professors with preparing the classes each day and tutoring those who need a little extra help on the side. Maybe that is why I have been spending so much time in the library, I want to make sure I know this stuff inside and out.

Anyway I will let you know in a few days how things have been holding up. Dumbledore has asked for a staff meeting tomorrow, so that I may meet the rest of the professors here.

How are you doing? What have you been up to?

All the best,

Sappheire

P.S Or I guess that is Prof. Greenwood now :-)

P.S.S Please return your reply via my owl, Mordrid.