I didn't mean to imply in the slightest that you weren't doing what you thought was best for students. Just that sometimes, a little external perspective, unfettered by habit, can be such a freeing thing.
Now, a word of advice, if I might, dear. I know it's been a terribly difficult time for you lately, the changes in your position, and all the new social considerations. Did you read The Transfiguration of Stress ? (Quercus Edmonds, such a clever man, you know.) If you don't have a copy, I really do recommend it, and would be glad to loan you one.
At any rate, he points out, ever so clearly, that even the happiest of changes is still quite stressful, so I’ve no doubt you're feeling the teensiest bit ... oh, wistful about bidding farewell to your carefree days and entering the state of married bliss. I can quite understand why you would react so negatively to a teensy request to change one little thing for our dear students' benefit, dear. Think nothing of it.
And of course, I understand that your long-term future here may not be the most immediate consideration on your mind. Certainly dear Rabastan is well-set-up enough to make sure his dear wife will never want for anything. We will all certainly understand dear, if you wish to cling to tradition during what may turn out to be your last year of teaching.
But, back to our tricky little problem. I am sorry you don’t feel you’re able to give - even just a little - to help us balance the needs of all. After all, I suppose we do all have those days when we fall a little short of the ideals we strive for in serving our glorious Protectorate. You mustn’t feel badly, Aurora, dear.
Now, take a little time, do at least speak to Minerva and Septima before you decline so precipitously. And my door is always open to you. Well, of course, it's open to all my dear colleagues here at Hogwarts, but I have a special place in my heart for a sister in Hufflepuff who is clearly trying her best to do the absolute utmost she can in service to our shared ideals.
Together - and with just a little cooperation - we can do far more than we could invidually, and I’m sure I can count on your help and compromise in the future. Do tell me it’s so.
Re: Private message to Aurora Sinistra
I didn't mean to imply in the slightest that you weren't doing what you thought was best for students. Just that sometimes, a little external perspective, unfettered by habit, can be such a freeing thing.
Now, a word of advice, if I might, dear. I know it's been a terribly difficult time for you lately, the changes in your position, and all the new social considerations. Did you read The Transfiguration of Stress ? (Quercus Edmonds, such a clever man, you know.) If you don't have a copy, I really do recommend it, and would be glad to loan you one.
At any rate, he points out, ever so clearly, that even the happiest of changes is still quite stressful, so I’ve no doubt you're feeling the teensiest bit ... oh, wistful about bidding farewell to your carefree days and entering the state of married bliss. I can quite understand why you would react so negatively to a teensy request to change one little thing for our dear students' benefit, dear. Think nothing of it.
And of course, I understand that your long-term future here may not be the most immediate consideration on your mind. Certainly dear Rabastan is well-set-up enough to make sure his dear wife will never want for anything. We will all certainly understand dear, if you wish to cling to tradition during what may turn out to be your last year of teaching.
But, back to our tricky little problem. I am sorry you don’t feel you’re able to give - even just a little - to help us balance the needs of all. After all, I suppose we do all have those days when we fall a little short of the ideals we strive for in serving our glorious Protectorate. You mustn’t feel badly, Aurora, dear.
Now, take a little time, do at least speak to Minerva and Septima before you decline so precipitously. And my door is always open to you. Well, of course, it's open to all my dear colleagues here at Hogwarts, but I have a special place in my heart for a sister in Hufflepuff who is clearly trying her best to do the absolute utmost she can in service to our shared ideals.
Together - and with just a little cooperation - we can do far more than we could invidually, and I’m sure I can count on your help and compromise in the future. Do tell me it’s so.
Dolores