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Third incantation ϟ [video - day 357]
[Severus turns on the video feed, adjusts the angle a little - he's in one of the rooms in The Great Library - and clasps his hands together in front of him on the table. He has meticulously prepared himself for this announcement, right down to a list of points that he's written out that he wants to address. The list is laid out in front of him on the desk. It occurs to him to make the video filtered from the Dark Lord's prying eyes; he is not, however, addressing anything of a personal nature, and he knows the Dark Lord would find out the details of the school regardless.]
As some of you may recall, I made an announcement not too long ago concerning a proposal to establish a structured education system for the youth of Asgard. Due to… certain recent events [and by "certain events", he means being visited by the Gentlemen, not that he has any interest in discussing that matter], I experienced some setbacks in terms of organising things in a timely manner, hence the delay in my getting back to you all. However. A number of people expressed interest as a result of my last announcement and so I've decided to pursue with my proposal. The details I've worked out thus far are as followed:
[He pauses to glance down at the list. Just as he does so, a tall emu idly plods past behind him. It stops just short of disappearing from the video's field of vision; it cranes it long neck to preen its downy feathers.]
The library in Odin district was initially going to be the established location in which proposed structured lessons were to take place, however I've come to the conclusion that not only might that cause the library significant disruptions, especially once the school becomes busier and more active, it's quite probable that what the library has to offer in terms of functionality will become impractical. I have lodged a loan application with The Bank of Dvalin to be granted funding to either purchase or build a suitable school structure, and I'm pleased to say that said loan has very recently been approved. More details on this will be delivered at a later date. In the interim, classes will be conducted in the library but only as a transitory measure.
As for the school itself: given the diversity of educational backgrounds, all students will sit a standard across-the-board writing, comprehension and mathematics test. This will help me to determine what level each student is at, which will aid me in working out how best to cater for individual educational needs.
[Another referring glance down at his list.] Students will be sorted into Houses that directly correspond with the House in which they belong to in Asgard. Points will be allocated to individual Houses when students have demonstrated proficiency, success and excellence. Points will be deducted in the event of misconduct, tardiness or rule-breaking. The House that earns the most points in a given time will be rewarded with a prize. Again, more details concerning this will be delivered at a later date.
[Behind him, unbeknownst to him, the emu has stopped preening itself and has taken an interest in the video feed. It's slowly, curiously approaching over Severus' left shoulder, eyes sharply darting here and there. Severus pauses to turn the page of his list.]
A scope of subjects will be offered: literature and comprehension at remedial, general and extended levels; mathematics at remedial, intermediate and advanced levels; science-based subjects ranging from biology to herbolo--
[Suddenly, the screen is filled with nothing but a close-up of the emu's face. It's craning its head around Severus' arm and is pecking, rather determinedly, at his bracelet. (The emu has an irritating obsession with buttons, bracelets, jewellery and anything that looks like food. Which is basically everything.) Over the sound of the loud peck! peck-peck! peck!, Severus is impatiently berating the emu:]
Steven! Enough.
[He pushes the emu's head away with the back of his hand and shoots a sharp look off-screen at it.] Over there. Sit. [He remains glaring the emu for a long moment as it does as it's told. He finally looks back to the video.]
As I was saying, [another glance at the list to reorientate himself with what point he was on as he composes himself and quietly clears his throat] a range of subjects will be available, though it is only a preliminary list at the present time. I have plans to extend the spectrum of subjects offered.
Which brings me to my next point. As this is a venture I will unable to undertake on my own, I am putting forth a request for anyone who may be interested in teaching to approach me. I'm well aware that many here in Asgard have little, if not no teaching experience, and in any other situation I would strongly hesitate to hire anybody who is not qualified for the job. Unfortunately, we have little choice but to make do with what's available to us here in Asgard.
[Behind him, the emu has wandered back into view. It cocks its head towards the video, takes a cautious step closer, looks around, briefly preens its plumage, shakes its head, takes another step closer.]
I will therefore determine to the best of my ability, through interviews and peer observation of teaching methods, suitable teaching candidates. Bear in mind that, currently, all teaching positions will be voluntary; there will be no wage or salary until I'm in a position to be able to provide staff with regular, reliable pay.
On that note, however, if anyone is interested in pledging a donation towards school funding, be it a regular or a one-time donation, it would be most appreciated.
Now. With all that said, be you a prospective student, prospective teacher or interested in imparting a donation, I ask that you respond to this announcement--
[Standing directly behind him now, the emu boldly leans over and attempts to take a stabbing peck at one of the buttons on his tunic. Severus jerks back from the sudden and unexpected movement, a little startled, and the emu cranes its head in, this time to butt its head affectionately against Severus' cheek, wanting attention, from which Severus jerks back even further.] Not now, you wretched bird. I'm in the middle of--
[The feed suddenly cuts off; the last thing people will see just before it does is the emu's face looming in towards the bracelet to peck at it again, only to accidentally end the video transmission.]
[[OOC:
1. This is the ooc info post about the school! Please leave your character's name if they want to be a student at the school!
2. The ooc post I made about the school in which you can ask questions!
3. Unless specifically requested, all teacher interviews and peer observations will be handwaved, as I simply won't have time to role-play all of them; unless you want to consider your interaction with Snape in this post to be the interview, of course! More information on this here!
4. …I think that's everything. c:
5. OH. Unless threads are marked as private, or unless someone specifically says they don't want to be threadjacked, feel free to threadjack in this post!!]]
As some of you may recall, I made an announcement not too long ago concerning a proposal to establish a structured education system for the youth of Asgard. Due to… certain recent events [and by "certain events", he means being visited by the Gentlemen, not that he has any interest in discussing that matter], I experienced some setbacks in terms of organising things in a timely manner, hence the delay in my getting back to you all. However. A number of people expressed interest as a result of my last announcement and so I've decided to pursue with my proposal. The details I've worked out thus far are as followed:
[He pauses to glance down at the list. Just as he does so, a tall emu idly plods past behind him. It stops just short of disappearing from the video's field of vision; it cranes it long neck to preen its downy feathers.]
The library in Odin district was initially going to be the established location in which proposed structured lessons were to take place, however I've come to the conclusion that not only might that cause the library significant disruptions, especially once the school becomes busier and more active, it's quite probable that what the library has to offer in terms of functionality will become impractical. I have lodged a loan application with The Bank of Dvalin to be granted funding to either purchase or build a suitable school structure, and I'm pleased to say that said loan has very recently been approved. More details on this will be delivered at a later date. In the interim, classes will be conducted in the library but only as a transitory measure.
As for the school itself: given the diversity of educational backgrounds, all students will sit a standard across-the-board writing, comprehension and mathematics test. This will help me to determine what level each student is at, which will aid me in working out how best to cater for individual educational needs.
[Another referring glance down at his list.] Students will be sorted into Houses that directly correspond with the House in which they belong to in Asgard. Points will be allocated to individual Houses when students have demonstrated proficiency, success and excellence. Points will be deducted in the event of misconduct, tardiness or rule-breaking. The House that earns the most points in a given time will be rewarded with a prize. Again, more details concerning this will be delivered at a later date.
[Behind him, unbeknownst to him, the emu has stopped preening itself and has taken an interest in the video feed. It's slowly, curiously approaching over Severus' left shoulder, eyes sharply darting here and there. Severus pauses to turn the page of his list.]
A scope of subjects will be offered: literature and comprehension at remedial, general and extended levels; mathematics at remedial, intermediate and advanced levels; science-based subjects ranging from biology to herbolo--
[Suddenly, the screen is filled with nothing but a close-up of the emu's face. It's craning its head around Severus' arm and is pecking, rather determinedly, at his bracelet. (The emu has an irritating obsession with buttons, bracelets, jewellery and anything that looks like food. Which is basically everything.) Over the sound of the loud peck! peck-peck! peck!, Severus is impatiently berating the emu:]
Steven! Enough.
[He pushes the emu's head away with the back of his hand and shoots a sharp look off-screen at it.] Over there. Sit. [He remains glaring the emu for a long moment as it does as it's told. He finally looks back to the video.]
As I was saying, [another glance at the list to reorientate himself with what point he was on as he composes himself and quietly clears his throat] a range of subjects will be available, though it is only a preliminary list at the present time. I have plans to extend the spectrum of subjects offered.
Which brings me to my next point. As this is a venture I will unable to undertake on my own, I am putting forth a request for anyone who may be interested in teaching to approach me. I'm well aware that many here in Asgard have little, if not no teaching experience, and in any other situation I would strongly hesitate to hire anybody who is not qualified for the job. Unfortunately, we have little choice but to make do with what's available to us here in Asgard.
[Behind him, the emu has wandered back into view. It cocks its head towards the video, takes a cautious step closer, looks around, briefly preens its plumage, shakes its head, takes another step closer.]
I will therefore determine to the best of my ability, through interviews and peer observation of teaching methods, suitable teaching candidates. Bear in mind that, currently, all teaching positions will be voluntary; there will be no wage or salary until I'm in a position to be able to provide staff with regular, reliable pay.
On that note, however, if anyone is interested in pledging a donation towards school funding, be it a regular or a one-time donation, it would be most appreciated.
Now. With all that said, be you a prospective student, prospective teacher or interested in imparting a donation, I ask that you respond to this announcement--
[Standing directly behind him now, the emu boldly leans over and attempts to take a stabbing peck at one of the buttons on his tunic. Severus jerks back from the sudden and unexpected movement, a little startled, and the emu cranes its head in, this time to butt its head affectionately against Severus' cheek, wanting attention, from which Severus jerks back even further.] Not now, you wretched bird. I'm in the middle of--
[The feed suddenly cuts off; the last thing people will see just before it does is the emu's face looming in towards the bracelet to peck at it again, only to accidentally end the video transmission.]
[[OOC:
1. This is the ooc info post about the school! Please leave your character's name if they want to be a student at the school!
2. The ooc post I made about the school in which you can ask questions!
3. Unless specifically requested, all teacher interviews and peer observations will be handwaved, as I simply won't have time to role-play all of them; unless you want to consider your interaction with Snape in this post to be the interview, of course! More information on this here!
4. …I think that's everything. c:
5. OH. Unless threads are marked as private, or unless someone specifically says they don't want to be threadjacked, feel free to threadjack in this post!!]]
Video
[Goddamn you, Steven. This was all your fault.]
Video
Considering you set me on fire--
[The emu, recognising the brat's voice and face, stands suddenly very alert, if not alarmed. It stalks over to Severus, leans over his shoulder and peers threateningly at the young man's image. Steven does not like him. Not one bit.]
--not to mention threatened my bird, what could possibly lead you to believe, even remotely, that I would be in any way gracious towards you?
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[The feeling was mutual, Steven. Keep it up and Stiles was going to have roast emu.]
As for why, well...
[He shrugged.]
That's up to you. It's not like I can't find things to do during the day. I do have a job. I just thought you might put your academics ahead of your feelings.
[Yes, Stiles. Use his fee-fees against him. He didn't seem the sort who'd like admitting they existed, let alone that he had them.]
no subject
My feeling is that if I allowed you into the school, you would not only be a complete disruptive menace with no respect for your elders, you might attempt to pull that same reckless stunt on other students or staff.
no subject
[The 'you're just an especially annoying pain in my ass' was implied.]
And I've got top notch control of it. I've been practicing. I had to.
[He'd leave the particulars of that out of it, thank you.]
As for the disruptive thing? Well, probably no more than any other student. Not like I throw spit balls or bully people.
no subject
no subject
[Because he could set fire to Snape's hair? No... he wouldn't say that.]
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[A (rather dramatic) pause.] If you want to attend my school to learn magic, you'll have to earn it.
no subject
[Pointed look at the emu]
By doing what? If this involves anything in alleys or a men's bathroom, I'm not that interested in learning.
no subject
[And the mention of alleyways and men's bathrooms has Severus giving the boy a look of utmost disgust.]
A three thousand-word composition on why you want to be a student at my school and how you plan to control your temper.
no subject
[Have the same look back, Sevvy.]
Hey, I'm not the one with the temper problem. I was defending myself. If he hadn't pecked, he wouldn't have gone anywhere near that. Maybe Steve should write a three thousand word composition on how he can control his temper.
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Gee, why not make it five? I can add in a recipe for stewed emu leg at the bottom as a bonus.
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