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Unsatisfactory Start
May. 12th, 2009 09:24 pmThus far the week has not been nearly satisfactory, beginning with the elf leaving the window open during the storm Sunday night. Claimed it was rushing about shutting them - why it did not begin in the right place astounds me.
Crispin confirmed that he will be glad to accompany us to Paris, but otherwise has been exceedingly distracted. Tardy this morning, as well - and had forgot to note the location of my earliest meeting. Luckily Dawlish had overheard Mulciber and Montague on their way to the fourth floor.
Unluckily the meeting proved a waste of time. It had been a last-moment addition yesterday, thrown together and supposedly 'urgent,' but in reality the sort of thing Mulciber ought to have been able to address without additional Conciliatory input. Purity Control is more than equipped to monitor and maintain the camps against additional circulation of contraband. Montague's brief was ill-prepared and uninteresting, into the bargain. Left what I hope shall be a lasting impression not to trouble me in future if the intent is to squander my attention - or any other resource.
Rather an unproductive meeting with the Headmistress yesterday. What is it about women that they demand an attentive and listening ear, but then do not wish to accept proffered advice or simple solutions to their predicaments? Complaint is all very well, but it does little to improve one's situation, and if one's situation cannot be remedied, then what is the point of complaining? I certainly take her meaning on several issues, yet sadly agree there is little one can do to force children always to obey without question their betters. I still hold that students shall take advantage of one another for so long as their fellows allow it, and nothing prefect or teacher may do shall change the outcome. If it disrupts the classroom, then it is the responsibility of the teacher to discipline, no doubt - but to curb the practice altogether is, I fear, an entirely fruitless proposal. Some of them will likely never learn their lesson, never convince their tormentors to find an easier target.
At least my jaunt to Hogwarts proved - for once - not to result in some bizarre crisis requiring additional days of recovery. Furthermore I was able to see first-hand that Draco appears to have suffered no lasting ill effect from Friday's Potions incident. I spoke with Horace and received a better account of what precisely occurred; Draco had an imperfect recollection, though that is to be expected. However, I was able to ascertain that he continues to thrive much better than last term at this time. Assured him that he may stay out the full week following exams, if he prefers.
Following this, however, received word from Caldecott regarding the matter of Parkinson's absurd and ongoing campaign. He had a positive raft of parchment requiring review and signature in preparation for our month abroad, as well. Sorely tempted to indulge in a little hexing myself, after spending over two hours attempting to achieve a simple outcome! Had Caldecott himself been a little less apologetic, or a little more inept, I doubt I should have resisted the urge!
Tea with Ari this afternoon. The new baby (Natalie) gets on well, though Pandora it seems has been taken ill with a bout of depression. Her Healers have been unable to dissipate it adequately. Ari has chiefly concerned himself with fitting out Kenwood, which unfortunately leaves him on-hand for her outbursts of temperament. Suggested he might wish to provide consultation to the Derby and Nottingham camps, which have remained short-handed since Higgins or Hibbert - whatever the man's name - was removed from his post. The idea perked him up somewhat; believe he may pursue the activity if solely as an occupation that provides diversion from the usual duties of hearth and home.
Received the agenda package for to-morrow's Board meeting at Presto. Still acquiring the basic knowledge needed to make any impact on the proceedings, but one can but persevere.
Crispin confirmed that he will be glad to accompany us to Paris, but otherwise has been exceedingly distracted. Tardy this morning, as well - and had forgot to note the location of my earliest meeting. Luckily Dawlish had overheard Mulciber and Montague on their way to the fourth floor.
Unluckily the meeting proved a waste of time. It had been a last-moment addition yesterday, thrown together and supposedly 'urgent,' but in reality the sort of thing Mulciber ought to have been able to address without additional Conciliatory input. Purity Control is more than equipped to monitor and maintain the camps against additional circulation of contraband. Montague's brief was ill-prepared and uninteresting, into the bargain. Left what I hope shall be a lasting impression not to trouble me in future if the intent is to squander my attention - or any other resource.
Rather an unproductive meeting with the Headmistress yesterday. What is it about women that they demand an attentive and listening ear, but then do not wish to accept proffered advice or simple solutions to their predicaments? Complaint is all very well, but it does little to improve one's situation, and if one's situation cannot be remedied, then what is the point of complaining? I certainly take her meaning on several issues, yet sadly agree there is little one can do to force children always to obey without question their betters. I still hold that students shall take advantage of one another for so long as their fellows allow it, and nothing prefect or teacher may do shall change the outcome. If it disrupts the classroom, then it is the responsibility of the teacher to discipline, no doubt - but to curb the practice altogether is, I fear, an entirely fruitless proposal. Some of them will likely never learn their lesson, never convince their tormentors to find an easier target.
At least my jaunt to Hogwarts proved - for once - not to result in some bizarre crisis requiring additional days of recovery. Furthermore I was able to see first-hand that Draco appears to have suffered no lasting ill effect from Friday's Potions incident. I spoke with Horace and received a better account of what precisely occurred; Draco had an imperfect recollection, though that is to be expected. However, I was able to ascertain that he continues to thrive much better than last term at this time. Assured him that he may stay out the full week following exams, if he prefers.
Following this, however, received word from Caldecott regarding the matter of Parkinson's absurd and ongoing campaign. He had a positive raft of parchment requiring review and signature in preparation for our month abroad, as well. Sorely tempted to indulge in a little hexing myself, after spending over two hours attempting to achieve a simple outcome! Had Caldecott himself been a little less apologetic, or a little more inept, I doubt I should have resisted the urge!
Tea with Ari this afternoon. The new baby (Natalie) gets on well, though Pandora it seems has been taken ill with a bout of depression. Her Healers have been unable to dissipate it adequately. Ari has chiefly concerned himself with fitting out Kenwood, which unfortunately leaves him on-hand for her outbursts of temperament. Suggested he might wish to provide consultation to the Derby and Nottingham camps, which have remained short-handed since Higgins or Hibbert - whatever the man's name - was removed from his post. The idea perked him up somewhat; believe he may pursue the activity if solely as an occupation that provides diversion from the usual duties of hearth and home.
Received the agenda package for to-morrow's Board meeting at Presto. Still acquiring the basic knowledge needed to make any impact on the proceedings, but one can but persevere.
