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entrancelogs2016-10-01 10:31 am
startingpoint) wrote in entrancelogs2016-10-01 10:31 am
[ OPEN ] we are all pursuing magic
Who: Professor Kurt Weller + YOU!
Where: Literally everywhere!
When: Throughout the event
Rating: Doubtful it would be higher than PG but will edit if needed
Summary: Professor Kurt Weller will be in his element teaching Charms class and assisting students after class who may need extra assistance; he will be enjoying some time at Hogsmeade; spending time in the common (he is Gryffindor Head of House); and for fun, there will be a movie marathon of the best muggle movies played on an old-fashioned projector!
The Story:
ϟ Charms Class ϟ
[ Professor Kurt Weller takes great pride in his Charms class, and it's evident in not only his engaging teaching style, but his dedication to being constantly available to his students. He wants them to learn all that they can because he's always believed mastery of Charms is essential to being successful with all other magic, especially when it comes to magical dueling and Defense Against the Dark Arts. He's laying the groundwork, and knows students will realize they were wise to take their studies seriously as they grow. The nature of the class necessitates collaboration, and Kurt encourages students to not only test out Charms with each other, but to ask questions of each other first and then come to him if they're still unsure.
As a professor, Kurt is focused and serious, but when students are least expecting it, he'll devote either a small fraction of time or an entire class to more fun charms. Though he's obviously pleased with the students who are eager and diligent, Kurt is proud of all his students and doesn't hesitate to make sure they know he cares and he's there if they need a guiding hand or listening ear. Any Fifth Year students particularly worried about the practical portion of their Charms O.W.L.s are welcome to request additional tutoring from him, though extra tutoring is more than available for all. ]
ϟ Hogsmeade ϟ
[ Kurt's always enjoyed Hogsmeade, enchanted by the village from his very first visit. As a muggleborn, he could have never imagined half the things that he'd come to discover in his first year at Hogwarts. His sister was still so young at that point that she wouldn't have understood half the things he told her about, but he would weave all of his experiences into bedtime stories when he'd go home and visit her, making it accessible in ways she would understand. He would tell her about the cello that played itself, the butterbeer, choosing a wand, watching people perform magic with the ease of breathing. He took her with him to Hogsmeade before he could ever actually take her here, so this place has always been special for so many reasons.
Now, of course, he loves watching his students light up as they have fun. He enjoys meeting up with his fellow professors - often at The Three Broomsticks Inn - to share some food and drinks and catch up on life. Most of his fellow professors are people he's grown up with, their bonds only stronger as they age. He has fun perusing Dominic Maestro's Music Shop or shopping for holiday gifts at Gladrags Wizardwear and Honeydukes. He knows so many people that Kurt inevitably runs into at least five friends or students on any given weekend, and no matter what he's at the village for, he never hesitates to stop and talk to someone he knows. ]
ϟ Gryffindor Common Room ϟ
[ The Gryffindor Common Room is one of Kurt's favorite places to be (when he's not with his girlfriend, Professor Jane Doe) and it's a rare evening indeed when he's not there (the only other place he'd be during a weekday evening is the Hufflepuff Common Room). Out of the confines of class, Kurt is a little more laid-back with students who may approach him, either for help with homework or advice and/or conversation of a more personal nature. Having a sister so much younger than him and essentially raising her on his own has manifested a protective instinct in Kurt. He's also naturally inclined to feel a sense of fatherly love and concern for students who may need it most. He can often be found reading near the fireplace, though some clever students may catch him on extraordinarily rare occasions setting up pranks in the common room. It happens perhaps once or twice in a given year because Kurt is generally not the pranking type, but that's exactly why he enjoys doing it, and rarely getting caught. (ooc: Feel free to have your character make up a prank if you'd like and catch him in the act!)
ϟ Muggle Movie Night ϟ
[ Once a year, Kurt gathers up a large collection of what he deems to be the best muggle movies. He's careful to rotate, of course, so there aren't repeat movies each time they have one of these marathons. The marathon begins early on Sunday morning and lasts until late at night, such that he may incur a chiding from some of the other professors about how late he's kept the students up. There's no magic involved when they watch, and he insists on playing the movies with the use of an old-fashioned projector. There's plenty of popcorn, snacks, and other junk food to enjoy as they watch a varied selection, including Star Wars (the first three), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Wizard of Oz, and Young Frankenstein. ]
ϟ Elsewhere ϟ
[ Professor Weller can be seen in the Hufflepuff Common Room often through the week, both because Professor Doe is there, and his baby sister is a Hufflepuff. During meals, you might actually be enjoying something Kurt has baked himself. He could use magic, of course, but being muggleborn and a decent cook, he enjoys making things for people sometimes, often delicious pastries. He'll rotate and sit with older students occasionally or even his sister when she's not going through a phase thinking he's uncool. Most of the time, though, he'll be with his fellow professors and his girlfriend. During Quidditch matches, Kurt is energetic and extremely vocal as he cheers on the Gryffindor team. ]
[ ooc: Let me know if you want a separate closed starter and I can set that up! Will also match format if you prefer prose! ]
Where: Literally everywhere!
When: Throughout the event
Rating: Doubtful it would be higher than PG but will edit if needed
Summary: Professor Kurt Weller will be in his element teaching Charms class and assisting students after class who may need extra assistance; he will be enjoying some time at Hogsmeade; spending time in the common (he is Gryffindor Head of House); and for fun, there will be a movie marathon of the best muggle movies played on an old-fashioned projector!
The Story:
ϟ Charms Class ϟ
[ Professor Kurt Weller takes great pride in his Charms class, and it's evident in not only his engaging teaching style, but his dedication to being constantly available to his students. He wants them to learn all that they can because he's always believed mastery of Charms is essential to being successful with all other magic, especially when it comes to magical dueling and Defense Against the Dark Arts. He's laying the groundwork, and knows students will realize they were wise to take their studies seriously as they grow. The nature of the class necessitates collaboration, and Kurt encourages students to not only test out Charms with each other, but to ask questions of each other first and then come to him if they're still unsure.
As a professor, Kurt is focused and serious, but when students are least expecting it, he'll devote either a small fraction of time or an entire class to more fun charms. Though he's obviously pleased with the students who are eager and diligent, Kurt is proud of all his students and doesn't hesitate to make sure they know he cares and he's there if they need a guiding hand or listening ear. Any Fifth Year students particularly worried about the practical portion of their Charms O.W.L.s are welcome to request additional tutoring from him, though extra tutoring is more than available for all. ]
ϟ Hogsmeade ϟ
[ Kurt's always enjoyed Hogsmeade, enchanted by the village from his very first visit. As a muggleborn, he could have never imagined half the things that he'd come to discover in his first year at Hogwarts. His sister was still so young at that point that she wouldn't have understood half the things he told her about, but he would weave all of his experiences into bedtime stories when he'd go home and visit her, making it accessible in ways she would understand. He would tell her about the cello that played itself, the butterbeer, choosing a wand, watching people perform magic with the ease of breathing. He took her with him to Hogsmeade before he could ever actually take her here, so this place has always been special for so many reasons.
Now, of course, he loves watching his students light up as they have fun. He enjoys meeting up with his fellow professors - often at The Three Broomsticks Inn - to share some food and drinks and catch up on life. Most of his fellow professors are people he's grown up with, their bonds only stronger as they age. He has fun perusing Dominic Maestro's Music Shop or shopping for holiday gifts at Gladrags Wizardwear and Honeydukes. He knows so many people that Kurt inevitably runs into at least five friends or students on any given weekend, and no matter what he's at the village for, he never hesitates to stop and talk to someone he knows. ]
ϟ Gryffindor Common Room ϟ
[ The Gryffindor Common Room is one of Kurt's favorite places to be (when he's not with his girlfriend, Professor Jane Doe) and it's a rare evening indeed when he's not there (the only other place he'd be during a weekday evening is the Hufflepuff Common Room). Out of the confines of class, Kurt is a little more laid-back with students who may approach him, either for help with homework or advice and/or conversation of a more personal nature. Having a sister so much younger than him and essentially raising her on his own has manifested a protective instinct in Kurt. He's also naturally inclined to feel a sense of fatherly love and concern for students who may need it most. He can often be found reading near the fireplace, though some clever students may catch him on extraordinarily rare occasions setting up pranks in the common room. It happens perhaps once or twice in a given year because Kurt is generally not the pranking type, but that's exactly why he enjoys doing it, and rarely getting caught. (ooc: Feel free to have your character make up a prank if you'd like and catch him in the act!)
ϟ Muggle Movie Night ϟ
[ Once a year, Kurt gathers up a large collection of what he deems to be the best muggle movies. He's careful to rotate, of course, so there aren't repeat movies each time they have one of these marathons. The marathon begins early on Sunday morning and lasts until late at night, such that he may incur a chiding from some of the other professors about how late he's kept the students up. There's no magic involved when they watch, and he insists on playing the movies with the use of an old-fashioned projector. There's plenty of popcorn, snacks, and other junk food to enjoy as they watch a varied selection, including Star Wars (the first three), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Wizard of Oz, and Young Frankenstein. ]
ϟ Elsewhere ϟ
[ Professor Weller can be seen in the Hufflepuff Common Room often through the week, both because Professor Doe is there, and his baby sister is a Hufflepuff. During meals, you might actually be enjoying something Kurt has baked himself. He could use magic, of course, but being muggleborn and a decent cook, he enjoys making things for people sometimes, often delicious pastries. He'll rotate and sit with older students occasionally or even his sister when she's not going through a phase thinking he's uncool. Most of the time, though, he'll be with his fellow professors and his girlfriend. During Quidditch matches, Kurt is energetic and extremely vocal as he cheers on the Gryffindor team. ]
[ ooc: Let me know if you want a separate closed starter and I can set that up! Will also match format if you prefer prose! ]
charms class
At the moment, this seems to be bothering him pretty judiciously, because he's having trouble getting any of the assigned Charms for the day to work as required, and it's beginning to frustrate him to the point of outrage.]
Fuck, [he mutters under his breath, as he once again tries to turn his vinegar into wine, and once again ends up with nothing more than a glass of...cider, maybe? It's got bubbles. Why's it got bubbles.]
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Do that again and I'm knocking off some house points. Now, what's going on? [ He can see that the glass of wine that should be there isn't, but there's obviously more to this. ]
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Having some trouble is all. Never was very good at...
[He almost gestures vaguely at the glass with the hand holding his wand, but he thinks better of it. The sentiment is obvious.]
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All charms will give you trouble if you're not completely in the moment. Are you? Are all your thoughts right here?
[ Maybe they are, but he doubts it. ]
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[Emphatic and immediate. Then, as a disgruntled afterthought:]
...no. Guess not. I mean, apparently not, or I'd be...I'd be the next messiah, right?
[Except, uh, that was water into wine, huh? Are biblical anecdotes a lost cause here? He's got no clue, honestly.]
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[ He smirks. Like he's funny. But then he actually sits down next to him, pushing his sleeves up a little and then crossing his arms loosely over his chest. ]
So. Let's talk about it.
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I'm guessing something like "I guess I'm not a Charms guy" doesn't cut it, huh?
[Very obviously not, because he's still pursuing Charms in seventh year. Not out of any particular talent for it, mind. More simply because he just didn't know where else to go.]
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Or lack thereof, as the case may be. ]
No. And you know it. I think you could be a Charms guy, but do you like Charms? You've stuck with it - you want to be successful at it, or you don't know what else to do?
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[Since they're being straightforward with their feelings and shit here. He pushes a hand through his hair to mask the fact that he sincerely regrets saying that out loud to a Charms professor - that's probably offensive or something, right?]
I mean, I'm not terrible at it. I'm just not the best either.
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Nothing wrong with being honest. Not being honest is the reason you mess up your charms in the first place.
That's a place to start, only if you wanna keep going with it. Is there something else you like better, another class you enjoy?
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[Yep. Directionless, that's Tim's life in a nutshell, he thinks. Doesn't know why he's at Hogwarts. Doesn't know why he's a Gryffindor. Doesn't know what he's gonna be doing after. Too bad magic has a lot to do with intent as well as the technical skill. He's got the latter down, mostly, but the former's where he fails. Where he almost always fails.]
It's not the technical bit that's holding me back, anyway. All about the emotion and stuff behind it, right?
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[ Kurt knows from experience, though, that it's not like you can just shut it all off like a switch. ]
I didn't know why I was put into Gryffindor, either. I still don't know why some days. Doesn't matter. You are here, you belong here. Stop thinking about this class or what you're gonna do when you leave Hogwarts.
Pick something that makes you happy. One thing. What is it?
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Really not the right question to ask. You can just ask Professor Barnes why I'll never get top marks in DADA.
[He can't really make much of a secret of it. For as long as he's been here, he's never been able to produce a Patronus.]