I am drilling them mercilessly in the guise of friendly revision, yes; I do not intend to allow that woman to make me look incompetent. My students will all pass their exams, thank you very much, no matter if I have to start resorting to 'detentions' in which we drill the wandwork they are not permitted to practise outside the classroom. (I am motivating them all to come see me for revision by feeding them; Madame Toad is doing her best to starve them as well as bind their wands.)
Given Our Lord's wishes, I am also encouraging Harry's rebellion -- although the other children may beat him to it. (Their efforts are a small bright spot in the midst of all the hassle; I have found myself hard pressed to keep a straight face at some points. Did you see Miss Longbottom's codification of the pink menace's dictates? It was a mercy I did not read it in front of the children; I would have had to explain why I could not stop laughing.)
Still -- I do not need to tell you that things are miserable here, and miserable children take steps that are neither in their best long-term interests nor the Protectorate's. I know that you are trying, as are we all, but it may be wise for us all to sit down over Easter hols and coordinate a plan of attack.
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Given Our Lord's wishes, I am also encouraging Harry's rebellion -- although the other children may beat him to it. (Their efforts are a small bright spot in the midst of all the hassle; I have found myself hard pressed to keep a straight face at some points. Did you see Miss Longbottom's codification of the pink menace's dictates? It was a mercy I did not read it in front of the children; I would have had to explain why I could not stop laughing.)
Still -- I do not need to tell you that things are miserable here, and miserable children take steps that are neither in their best long-term interests nor the Protectorate's. I know that you are trying, as are we all, but it may be wise for us all to sit down over Easter hols and coordinate a plan of attack.
Resignedly,
T