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Unless something has changed, according to the initial GM post, McGonagall retired in 2010 as headmistress.
Edited. That is my bad. Do we know who the headmaster is already?
Devin looked up the stairway as it swung around to face the east side of the tower. It is almost like the school has a vendetta against people figuring out how to navigate its halls he thought after getting off the stairs. It has been several weeks since the young professor had arrived at Hogwarts and he had yet to master the grounds beyond his classroom and outdoor areas. He knew the Forbidden Forest better than he did Hogwarts.
He had a suspicion that students had been ordered by their house heads to follow help him around in hopes that he would award points to those that assisted him. The plan had worked as he already had awarded more than 20 points while getting lost. Thankfully when he turned the corner he saw that he was standing in front of the Transfiguration classroom which had its door slightly open. “Excellent!” He said with a happy tone. @ScarlettWaters16
“What is that Professor Coal?” A stern voice echoed. The voice cut through the light hum of students moving about the tower and its owner needed little introduction. Wearing a brilliant black and green robe, with a hat an equal match to the upright posture, the Headmistress stood in the middle of the corridor that Devin had just walked past.
How she got the jump on him Devin never could figure out, but he chalked it up to her knowing the school better than anyone. He felt a slight prick run along his spine almost like he was in a jungle with a very powerful cat. “Headmistress, it is good to see you. I hope you are well?” He said with a bright smile. He enjoyed the Headmistress. She was clever as they came and wasn’t really interested in nonsense. "I was just looking for the Transfiguration classroom. Seems I am starting to get the hang of this school. What can I do for you today?"
Being someone who enjoys a fair bit of nonsense meant Devin had his friction with the Headmistress, but really it was just their alternate personalities. She seemed to hold his opinion high enough that if Devin explained himself the Headmistress would usually side with him. The problem of course was Devin rarely explained himself. It was mostly out of laziness and not an act against the system.
“A Leviathan?” The Headmistress said in a very curt tone. “A Leviathan. Professor Coal this is completely out of the question.” She said while walking over to the Magical Creature professor. They were now only five or so feet from Professor Terrabeth’s classroom. “I mean really I had my reservations about having you take students into the Forbidden Forest, but now you want to take them out to see a Leviathan?”
“Well the students have finished their advanced aquatic beast’s readings. Seems only fair to show the reality of what they have been reading.” Devin said with a smile. He knew this was because the letter he sent in a request for a field trip to the Arctic Ocean to see one of the last remaining adult leviathans in Europe. For monster watchers it was a spectacular event and Devin felt it would be an amazing opportunity since it was going to happen closer to Scotland than it had ever in the past. From the tone the Headmistress was using it was quickly looking like it wasn’t going to happen.
“Do you have any idea how dangerous those beasts are? And you want to put them on a boat and just shove off towards the beast famous for devouring ships whole?” The Headmistress seemed angry when she asked this, but Devin knew the Headmistress long enough enough to know she wasn't actually upset so much as very reserved. More than likely seeing his request as dangerous just made him think it best to pull the young professor back a little.
“I am aware. That is why we wouldn’t be in the boats. We can leave that to the thrill seekers. I have it on good source that the leviathan’s path will stretch along the north coast of Ireland and Scotland. There will also be several of my friends from multiple Monster Regulation and Protection NGO’s in attendance. I have no interest in endangering the students. Only enrich their understanding of the animals they share this world with.” Devin purposefully used some key words as well as used a warmer than normal tone.
The Headmistress seemed to soften after Devin explained the students wouldn’t be on a boat. Still she wasn’t completely sold. “I will talk to some of the house heads, but you are not going to just take any student who completed the course. Each student will have to get another permission slip signed and I don’t want to even think about what we might need from the ministry.” She then started to leave.
Saying a quick goodbye Devin turned back to head over to the Transfiguration classroom. “Professor Coal I believe you have a class starting in ten minutes…” The Headmistress said in what could only be described as an educator’s voice. There was a silence that again gave Devin a short prick. He could tell he was glancing at Devin with a knowing gaze.
“Of course Headmistress . Just checking on the animals in Professor Terrabeth’s room. You know how the cleanup can cause the house elves trouble.” Devin than made a quick exit before the Headmistress could give a more direct order to get ready for his morning class. He opened the door into the Transfiguration classroom and walked in with a bright smile like a boy who had just left a store after buying a brand new toy.
“I have tracked lions across the Savannah and shadow caps in the dead of night and none of them compare to the Headmistress.” He smiled even more as some of the students who had heard the conversation in the hall gave a little laugh. Looking around the classroom Devin saw the normal amount of cats, dogs, birds, and other creatures that used to know only how to be a pencil, cup, book, or other object. Slowly the animals started to move over towards Devin.
Since as long as he can remember he had always had a way with animals that seemed to draw them towards him. It was what made him want to pursue a career involving them. Giving a cat a nice scratch on the head earned a purr and a bark from a dog got Devin to lean over and give it a pet as well. “Hey Terra. I heard the students in my class yesterday say there was going to be a visit to Hogsmeade in a couple of days. Thought you might want to make a date out of it and enjoy the village together?”
He had a suspicion that students had been ordered by their house heads to follow help him around in hopes that he would award points to those that assisted him. The plan had worked as he already had awarded more than 20 points while getting lost. Thankfully when he turned the corner he saw that he was standing in front of the Transfiguration classroom which had its door slightly open. “Excellent!” He said with a happy tone. @ScarlettWaters16
“What is that Professor Coal?” A stern voice echoed. The voice cut through the light hum of students moving about the tower and its owner needed little introduction. Wearing a brilliant black and green robe, with a hat an equal match to the upright posture, the Headmistress stood in the middle of the corridor that Devin had just walked past.
How she got the jump on him Devin never could figure out, but he chalked it up to her knowing the school better than anyone. He felt a slight prick run along his spine almost like he was in a jungle with a very powerful cat. “Headmistress, it is good to see you. I hope you are well?” He said with a bright smile. He enjoyed the Headmistress. She was clever as they came and wasn’t really interested in nonsense. "I was just looking for the Transfiguration classroom. Seems I am starting to get the hang of this school. What can I do for you today?"
Being someone who enjoys a fair bit of nonsense meant Devin had his friction with the Headmistress, but really it was just their alternate personalities. She seemed to hold his opinion high enough that if Devin explained himself the Headmistress would usually side with him. The problem of course was Devin rarely explained himself. It was mostly out of laziness and not an act against the system.
“A Leviathan?” The Headmistress said in a very curt tone. “A Leviathan. Professor Coal this is completely out of the question.” She said while walking over to the Magical Creature professor. They were now only five or so feet from Professor Terrabeth’s classroom. “I mean really I had my reservations about having you take students into the Forbidden Forest, but now you want to take them out to see a Leviathan?”
“Well the students have finished their advanced aquatic beast’s readings. Seems only fair to show the reality of what they have been reading.” Devin said with a smile. He knew this was because the letter he sent in a request for a field trip to the Arctic Ocean to see one of the last remaining adult leviathans in Europe. For monster watchers it was a spectacular event and Devin felt it would be an amazing opportunity since it was going to happen closer to Scotland than it had ever in the past. From the tone the Headmistress was using it was quickly looking like it wasn’t going to happen.
“Do you have any idea how dangerous those beasts are? And you want to put them on a boat and just shove off towards the beast famous for devouring ships whole?” The Headmistress seemed angry when she asked this, but Devin knew the Headmistress long enough enough to know she wasn't actually upset so much as very reserved. More than likely seeing his request as dangerous just made him think it best to pull the young professor back a little.
“I am aware. That is why we wouldn’t be in the boats. We can leave that to the thrill seekers. I have it on good source that the leviathan’s path will stretch along the north coast of Ireland and Scotland. There will also be several of my friends from multiple Monster Regulation and Protection NGO’s in attendance. I have no interest in endangering the students. Only enrich their understanding of the animals they share this world with.” Devin purposefully used some key words as well as used a warmer than normal tone.
The Headmistress seemed to soften after Devin explained the students wouldn’t be on a boat. Still she wasn’t completely sold. “I will talk to some of the house heads, but you are not going to just take any student who completed the course. Each student will have to get another permission slip signed and I don’t want to even think about what we might need from the ministry.” She then started to leave.
Saying a quick goodbye Devin turned back to head over to the Transfiguration classroom. “Professor Coal I believe you have a class starting in ten minutes…” The Headmistress said in what could only be described as an educator’s voice. There was a silence that again gave Devin a short prick. He could tell he was glancing at Devin with a knowing gaze.
“Of course Headmistress . Just checking on the animals in Professor Terrabeth’s room. You know how the cleanup can cause the house elves trouble.” Devin than made a quick exit before the Headmistress could give a more direct order to get ready for his morning class. He opened the door into the Transfiguration classroom and walked in with a bright smile like a boy who had just left a store after buying a brand new toy.
“I have tracked lions across the Savannah and shadow caps in the dead of night and none of them compare to the Headmistress.” He smiled even more as some of the students who had heard the conversation in the hall gave a little laugh. Looking around the classroom Devin saw the normal amount of cats, dogs, birds, and other creatures that used to know only how to be a pencil, cup, book, or other object. Slowly the animals started to move over towards Devin.
Since as long as he can remember he had always had a way with animals that seemed to draw them towards him. It was what made him want to pursue a career involving them. Giving a cat a nice scratch on the head earned a purr and a bark from a dog got Devin to lean over and give it a pet as well. “Hey Terra. I heard the students in my class yesterday say there was going to be a visit to Hogsmeade in a couple of days. Thought you might want to make a date out of it and enjoy the village together?”
Devin Coal
After the sun made its morning appearance the entire forest was bathed in a delightful yellow and orange tone. For the past two weeks Devin had been getting up early to track a small herd of Sunrise Deer a rare breed of cervidae who constantly glow with the same color and brilliance of the sun which makes for a beautiful sight, but can be difficult since they are easily found by predators. It is only during the hour before and after sunrise the glow they exude is unnoticeable to the naked eye making it the safest time for them to graze.
Every morning Devin had gotten up and, using a broom, flown into the Forbidden Forest to see what was causing the herds of Sunrise Deer to venture further and further away from the school grounds. Normally the grounds were a safe place for these gentle creatures and they understood this. The only thing that would normally scare an herbivore away from a prized food source would be a dangerous predator; however, after some extensive field time Devin had yet to find any alarming threat to the herd.
Devin had been considering the idea of bringing some of his 6th and 7th year students on a field trip to visit the herd, but at this point they were deep enough in the Forbidden Forest that even his laid back style of parenting wouldn't allow it. Taking a few photos of the herd and mounting his brook Devin took a final look around the forest and then kicked off the ground and flew into their air.
While flying back to the school grounds Devin thought about stopping by and saying hello to the centaurs in the forest. He had quickly become good friends with the tribe that called the forest home. He saw a small line of smoke coming up from the north side of the school grounds. That meant the gamekeeper was making his morning fire to boil water for tea. Time wasn't completely on his side so he forgo the centaur visit and flew back to Hogwarts.
Returning a few minutes later Devin looked around the great hall for one of his fellow Professors. His eyes were very much looking for something and while he didn't see it several people around him were certain of what he was looking for. "Professor..." A student said before stopping. “I believe I saw @ScarlettWaters16 Professor Carlyle earlier in the main hallway.”
It was no secret that Devin seemed to be keen on Professor Carlyle considering he had asked her out at the opening ceremony when the students were excused. Devin hadn’t done it in the most public fashion, but several students had heard him ask about her plans for the weekend and rumors have started from less. It also didn’t help that he came into her classroom at one point and asked the same question in front of the class.
Devin wasn’t embarrassed by his actions. He saw them as perfectly normal. He found her smart and pretty and was interested in getting to know her better. His friends back home had always said he was far too nonchalant when socializing with woman, but he just felt that his way avoided any sort of confusion. Thanking the student and making his way to the main hall Devin figured Terra had been making her way to her classroom as classes started in less than 30 minutes. With a brisk pip in his step he made his way towards the Transfiguration classroom.
After the sun made its morning appearance the entire forest was bathed in a delightful yellow and orange tone. For the past two weeks Devin had been getting up early to track a small herd of Sunrise Deer a rare breed of cervidae who constantly glow with the same color and brilliance of the sun which makes for a beautiful sight, but can be difficult since they are easily found by predators. It is only during the hour before and after sunrise the glow they exude is unnoticeable to the naked eye making it the safest time for them to graze.
Every morning Devin had gotten up and, using a broom, flown into the Forbidden Forest to see what was causing the herds of Sunrise Deer to venture further and further away from the school grounds. Normally the grounds were a safe place for these gentle creatures and they understood this. The only thing that would normally scare an herbivore away from a prized food source would be a dangerous predator; however, after some extensive field time Devin had yet to find any alarming threat to the herd.
Devin had been considering the idea of bringing some of his 6th and 7th year students on a field trip to visit the herd, but at this point they were deep enough in the Forbidden Forest that even his laid back style of parenting wouldn't allow it. Taking a few photos of the herd and mounting his brook Devin took a final look around the forest and then kicked off the ground and flew into their air.
While flying back to the school grounds Devin thought about stopping by and saying hello to the centaurs in the forest. He had quickly become good friends with the tribe that called the forest home. He saw a small line of smoke coming up from the north side of the school grounds. That meant the gamekeeper was making his morning fire to boil water for tea. Time wasn't completely on his side so he forgo the centaur visit and flew back to Hogwarts.
Returning a few minutes later Devin looked around the great hall for one of his fellow Professors. His eyes were very much looking for something and while he didn't see it several people around him were certain of what he was looking for. "Professor..." A student said before stopping. “I believe I saw @ScarlettWaters16 Professor Carlyle earlier in the main hallway.”
It was no secret that Devin seemed to be keen on Professor Carlyle considering he had asked her out at the opening ceremony when the students were excused. Devin hadn’t done it in the most public fashion, but several students had heard him ask about her plans for the weekend and rumors have started from less. It also didn’t help that he came into her classroom at one point and asked the same question in front of the class.
Devin wasn’t embarrassed by his actions. He saw them as perfectly normal. He found her smart and pretty and was interested in getting to know her better. His friends back home had always said he was far too nonchalant when socializing with woman, but he just felt that his way avoided any sort of confusion. Thanking the student and making his way to the main hall Devin figured Terra had been making her way to her classroom as classes started in less than 30 minutes. With a brisk pip in his step he made his way towards the Transfiguration classroom.
Oliver Batch
Oliver, drenched in sweat, was walked back into the school after his run around the lake when an old barn owl swooped down and dropped a letter in front of him. The 7th year student was slightly puzzled by the early morning mail. Running up the stairs to the perfect bathrooms he enjoyed a very well deserved soak in the warm waters. Cleaned off the morning workout and then returned to his room where he changed for the day ahead. He considered wearing his student robes, but remembered that the guest professor for Care of Magical Creatures had a ban on them during his class. Leaving his room in a plain white t-shirt and jeans combo he made his way down to the breakfast hall to silence his stomach.
The great hall was the epicenter of chaos in the mornings. Students realizing they had homework do desperately dashing from one friend to the other to see who they could copy from. Others just sleeping in and needed to rush through to get food while not being late. As a 7th year Oliver had a lot more independent time, but most of this was taken up by studying. Under his arm he held some of his study materials which he set down as he sat in the center of the Ravenclaw table. The table was the busiest of the four with most of the students sitting and studying. Oliver would have cracked a joke about the table being nothing but stereotypes, but as he put his own study materials down he saw the obvious hypocrisy.
Grabbing a piece of toast and smearing some butter on it Oliver dove into the book with full force. It was an advanced book on Alchemy that he had been assigned by an old professor from his time abroad last year. He had gotten some advice on how to survive his 7th year and the number one advice given was stay ahead of the curriculum. Since then Oliver has done his best to remain a week ahead of his classes as far as prep and practice. It had shown to be the right move as he was at the top of his classes.
Oliver, drenched in sweat, was walked back into the school after his run around the lake when an old barn owl swooped down and dropped a letter in front of him. The 7th year student was slightly puzzled by the early morning mail. Running up the stairs to the perfect bathrooms he enjoyed a very well deserved soak in the warm waters. Cleaned off the morning workout and then returned to his room where he changed for the day ahead. He considered wearing his student robes, but remembered that the guest professor for Care of Magical Creatures had a ban on them during his class. Leaving his room in a plain white t-shirt and jeans combo he made his way down to the breakfast hall to silence his stomach.
The great hall was the epicenter of chaos in the mornings. Students realizing they had homework do desperately dashing from one friend to the other to see who they could copy from. Others just sleeping in and needed to rush through to get food while not being late. As a 7th year Oliver had a lot more independent time, but most of this was taken up by studying. Under his arm he held some of his study materials which he set down as he sat in the center of the Ravenclaw table. The table was the busiest of the four with most of the students sitting and studying. Oliver would have cracked a joke about the table being nothing but stereotypes, but as he put his own study materials down he saw the obvious hypocrisy.
Grabbing a piece of toast and smearing some butter on it Oliver dove into the book with full force. It was an advanced book on Alchemy that he had been assigned by an old professor from his time abroad last year. He had gotten some advice on how to survive his 7th year and the number one advice given was stay ahead of the curriculum. Since then Oliver has done his best to remain a week ahead of his classes as far as prep and practice. It had shown to be the right move as he was at the top of his classes.
I only assume that Europe has its own Magical Community while Africa, North America, Asia, and maybe other regions have their own community and ministry hence the African attached. It wasn't meant to be anything other than a "He is from another part of the magical world" comment.
@RumikoOhara Aella Arcane (Year 6)
@Hatakekuro Sylvester Evans (Year 6)
@Asuu Damian ‘Ian’ Jackdaw (Year 6)
@Prints Avoid Abel Christopher Santos (Year 6)
@Ciphra Michael Spencer (Year 6)
@Pie Flavor Archion Silverwood (Year 7)
All of the above characters will have gotten a letter in the mail over summer that goes like this.
To the Guardian of student XXXXXX,
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
@Hatakekuro Sylvester Evans (Year 6)
@Asuu Damian ‘Ian’ Jackdaw (Year 6)
@Prints Avoid Abel Christopher Santos (Year 6)
@Ciphra Michael Spencer (Year 6)
@Pie Flavor Archion Silverwood (Year 7)
All of the above characters will have gotten a letter in the mail over summer that goes like this.
To the Guardian of student XXXXXX,
In an effort to continue Hogwarts unmatched magical educational standard we have the privilege of welcoming a guest professor for the class of Care of Magical Creatures. Professor Hemp will be replaced by Magical Community Animal Control and Conservation Officer Devin Coal.
Professor Coal has nearly ten years of active duty magical animal control and study experience as a magiczoologist in Africa after studying at South Matumba School of Magic in South Africa. As a guest professor he as requested some additional readings and expeditions including a field trip to the Forbidden Forest for all students above 5th year. You will find at attached parchments where you can give permission or voice your concerns.
Professor Coal has nearly ten years of active duty magical animal control and study experience as a magiczoologist in Africa after studying at South Matumba School of Magic in South Africa. As a guest professor he as requested some additional readings and expeditions including a field trip to the Forbidden Forest for all students above 5th year. You will find at attached parchments where you can give permission or voice your concerns.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Changed the photo for my teacher character. Wanted some war wounds from dealing with some of the more dangerous creatures in the magical and muggle world to have left their marks.
Cool I have a teacher and a student character so I am content with my additions to he character count. I think I might draft some "lesson plans" Can I get a quick count of how many students are talking Care for Magical Creatures? I can sort of see that most are taking it, but I don't want to miss anyone.
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