IC Prospective: Sybille Matteris (Marquise Spinneret Mindfang)

[arachnoble]

Character: Sybille Matteris (Marquise Spinneret Mindfang)
Mun: Amanda
Plot specific: Nope.


It has recently come to my attention that some of my students seem to believe that Charms is a class they do not need to devote attention to. That it is not as important as Transfiguration, or Potions, or Defence Against the Dark Arts, disregarding the fact that the majority of spells are classified as Charms, including many spells that are used in Defence Against the Dark Arts!

Because of the arrogance and idiocy of these students, who don't realize a strong foundation in charms leads to a strength in other classifications of magic, all students enrolled in Charms (which means every single one of you), has to write an eight page paper on what they deem to be the most impressive, important, and useful Charm. This paper is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Failure to complete this assignment will result in punishment and docked points. Hopefully no more of you will take this class lightly from here on out.

Comments

[shellfishlovver]

And they say I'm strict.

[arachnoble]

Being strict never hurt a teacher.

They asked for it, anyways!!

[shellfishlovver]

Of that much, I am aware. I'm simply concerned that you might be threatenin my position as cruelest teacher.

[arachnoble]

Oh please, as if there would be any competition between us! You know as well as I do that I'm on a whole other level, Orphie!

[shellfishlovver]

A whole other level of ridiculous.

Don't call me that.

[arachnoble]

If by ridiculous you mean "better than you in every way", then yes!!

Awwwwwwww, don't be that way Orphie. ;)

[shellfishlovver]

No, I don't.

If you insist on using nicknames, it's Orphaner not Orphie. The latter sounds absurd.

[arachnoble]

Yeah, yeah. If you say so!

You liked Orphie when we were younger. And it suits you!

[shellfishlovver]

I didn't like it then, you just didn't listen. So clearly, not much has changed in that regard.

How does it suit me?

[arachnoble]

I only listen to things worth hearing.

It's a stupid name, totally fitting of a total fuck up like you!

[shellfishlovver]

What makes you think I'm a fuck up?

[arachnoble]

Too many things to bother counting.

You have a history of failure. Maybe not academically, but certainly in other areas of your life.

[shellfishlovver]

I'm doin' fine, thank you very much.
And if fuckin' up is what lead me here then that means you fucked up too.

[arachnoble]

I didn't ask.

I came here of my own choice, not from any sense of duty or guilt over a child. Starting teaching after losing my arm doesn't mean I fucked up and got dragged into this.

[shellfishlovver]

I don't care if you asked or not.

Really? It sure seems like it. Far be it from Miss Mindfang to ever accept her own shortcomings.

[arachnoble]

You should care, because I won't be able to tolerate you for much longer.

As if I even have as many shortcomings as you seem to believe I do.

[shellfishlovver]

And then you'll stop talkin' to me and callin' me idiotic names? Oh. What a pity.

You're right. I'm almost certain you have more.

[arachnoble]

I don't think your poor heart could handle another woman ignoring you.

Well, maybe it could. I don't think you've ever had a substantial relationship in your life! How did you ever have two children? I can't think of any woman who would be able to stand you long enough for you to impregnate them.

Or why she'd even want to carry your spawn.

[shellfishlovver]

I was married. Until my wife died. Your sympathies are most appreciated.

I don't recall tellin' you any of this, Sybille.

[arachnoble]

As if marriages are anything more than a piece of paper and empty promises.

I have my ways of gathering information.

[shellfishlovver]

Maybe so. Though that hardly excuses the fond feelings.

Nice to know you still care.

[arachnoble]

I'm sure your dead wife was fond of you being gone all the time.

It has nothing to do with caring about you! I keep tabs on all of my co-workers.

[shellfishlovver]

I'm sure you know nothin about my wife or our marriage.

Of course it doesn't.

[arachnoble]

I know what being an auror was like.

What, do you think I've been harboring all of this love for you after we split ways?

[shellfishlovver]

Don't be ridiculous. We hated each other as tykes an' I highly doubt that would change even after ten or so years.

[trollvatar]

Eight pages? Like 20 inches for the potions teach was bad enough, but this on top of that? Ugh. It's probably a good thing I got that detention.

And Orphie, huh? What, you and Professor Donoghue have nicknames for each other or something back when you were ickle firsties, Professor Matteris?

[arachnoble]

Yes, pages. If you have a hard time filling them, that's not my problem.

Something like that. It really is of no concern to you, but feel free to call him Orphie as well. I'm sure he'd like that.

[trollvatar]

I'm not even sure if I have that much left after Bolin and I made spitballs...

I-I mean, I'm sure he'd much prefer it if you called him that, Professor, and far be it for me to take away your fun.

[arachnoble]

No, no. I'm certain that he would love for his students to refer to him with such a nostalgic nickname! It would show him that they want to connect with him, and I know he would appreciate that!

ahhhhhhh Mindfang! <3

[animalmagnetism]

{>How could you ask them to choose just one?<}
{>There are so many good ones!<}
{>Such cruelty.<}
{>It's a good thing I'm not a student anymore then!<}

Hehehe 8)<33333333

[arachnoble]

If my students could understand that they wouldn't have to write this paper! But noooooooo, Charms isn't as important or useful or awesome as the other classes.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Care of Magical Creatures is the most awesome of course!<}
{>Or flying.<}
{>But Charms is much more useful to the average witch or wizard.<}
{>I'm sure you'll make them see the power and beauty of charms soon enough.<}

[arachnoble]

Charms is the best class! It's useful, and you can do almost anything with a charm!!

I'd feel sorry for my students who won't ever understand how great charms are, but they're idiots.

[animalmagnetism]

{>We'll have to agree to disagree!<}
{>A professor should naturally think their own class is the best.<}
{>But discounting other classes really is something only an idiot would do.<}
{>I could never argue the usefulness of charms.<}
{>Not a day goes by when I can't find a situation where one would be useful.<}

[arachnoble]

If only all of my students would think that way.

If only all witches and wizards would think that way!!

[animalmagnetism]

{>We should spread the word!<}
{>Show them what they're overlooking!<}
{>Start with the children by teaching them right and go on from there.<}

[arachnoble]

At least children's mind are usually more open to influence. Especially the Muggleborn.

They'll believe anything you tell them.

[animalmagnetism]

{>Haha! I'm sure my teachers wished they could influence me more than they did!<}
{>But kids do have a lot of trust.<}
{>It's a precious thing.<}