[ OPEN ] we are all pursuing magic

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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! ]

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charms class

[postictal]

['Course he knows Professor Weller. He can't not know him. He's his head of house, he's supposed to know him. It's just that Tim's not really someone who, uh, speaks to professors outside of class hours. Or anyone at all, if he can help it. He's supposed to be planning for career advice and what he wants to do once he graduates - a date that's fast looming up for him and the other seventh years - but honestly? He's got no idea. He keeps expecting his next year at Hogwarts to be his last, for a plethora of reasons.

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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[ Kurt circulates around the room, mostly staying on the periphery as his students work through their Charms. He's there to assist but doesn't want to interfere in the learning process. Tim's always been one of his quieter students, though he's not usually disruptive like this, so when he moves over to him swiftly, despite being firm, there's a hint of concern as well. And he should probably deduct house points for this - even from his own house - but he refrains. This one time. ]

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. ]

Gryff common room

[blackbirdsing]

[ Sarah's looking for her brother, wanting to pick his brain about what it's like being a professor. She's not sure if she really wants to do that when she's done with school. She's not sure what she wants. But it won't hurt to ask and see what he thinks.

When she gains entry into the room she ignores anyone wondering why a puff is in their room and finds her brother with a book, smiling and sitting beside him. ]

Do professors ever stop reading, or is it just a constant thing?

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[ His sister prompts a soft smile from Kurt, and he sets his book aside. ]

Rarely. Except when their little sisters stop by, or their girlfriends are around to kiss. [ He loves bringing up Jane to tease her sometimes. ]

classroom

[henrydaniel]

[ Henry feels a bit more pressure maybe (as he's sure all the kids with family as professors do) to be better than everyone else. Charms is one of the places he does feel pretty confident, and as a third year, he's always trying to be better than the people a year ahead of him. It's not so much cockiness as it is no one can tell his mom or aunt that he's not doing a really great job.

That's why when he can't seem to get the hang of the seize and pull, he huffs in frustration, loosening his Gryffindor tie a little and trying again, pointing his wand at a book he's trying to pull in. ]

Carpe Retractum!

[ It starts off great, but when he tries to pull the object back toward him, it...falls apart and fizzles out. Putting his wand down for a second, he rubs his face. This is definitely going to be on final exams and he just wants to get it. ]

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[ Kurt is well aware of Henry's situation, and he's been cognizant of giving his young student a little extra attention at times when he worries Henry is carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. He knows what that's like, he recognizes it in Henry, and it makes him worry.

At least his frustrations today are simply over trying to master a Charm, but he knows it's still a stressful thing. Walking over to him, Kurt has an air of calmness around him, resting a hand on Henry's shoulder as he speaks to him. ]

How many times have you tried this Charm, Henry?

common room

[accelerate]

[ he didn't fall asleep in charms class. ]

[ except barry fell asleep in charms class. ]

[ he'd missed a good portion of the lesson — and it's one of his favourite classes, if not for the fact professor weller teaches it. all he remembers is he'd rested his elbow on the table and his cheek against his fist, and then he was being nudged as the class was being dismissed. ]

[ it wouldn't worry barry if he hadn't almost fallen asleep in his breakfast the other morning. falling asleep in breakfast. if barry allen isn't known as a gryffindor prefect or a lover of all things muggle pop music (and cursing the suits of armour to sing and dance to it), he's best known for the fact he eats like food is air for him. ]

[ after he comes back from a class that had happened at the same time as his transfiguration class, he flops down on the armchair in the gryffindor common room. his bag sinks to the floor and he sprawls himself on there like he's made out of lead. ] Hey, Professor. Long time no see.

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[ Kurt doesn't pick favorite students. He really doesn't. But sometimes there are students like Barry, who just naturally endear themselves to him a little more than others, inspiring pride and feelings of fondness not at all unlike what he feels for his baby sister. He takes a little extra care in looking out for Barry, being a source of wisdom and support if needed.

When Barry had proposed the idea of using a Time Turner for his 6th Year, where others had balked, Kurt was supportive. He knows what he's capable of, what he can handle, and he deserves the chance to try. That's not to say Kurt didn't harbor concern in the back of his mind that if things did get to be too much for Barry, he wouldn't simply carry on like everything was fine regardless.

Setting his book aside when he's spoken to, Kurt raises an eyebrow. ]

Yeah. We missed you in Charms Class, Barry.

[ Oh, yes. He was there, but...not there. ]

You feeling okay? [ It's not like him, Kurt knows that, and he'll give him a chance to open up first before questioning further. ]

( hufflepuff common room )

[shrunken]

[ ray has been practicing a lot lately. he's at the hearth, muttering to himself and gesticulating wildly (over-caffeinated yet again) while he paces back and forth. he stops every so often, shaking his head and starting over fresh. ]

It's our last year here at Hogwarts and I want you-- no, Ray. It's not about you it's about Sa-- Professor Weller! Hullo!

[ ...did ray's voice just crack? he tries to cover it with a too-wide smile because hey he totally wasn't just rehearsing a speech for sarah. who is professor weller's little sister. that he loves. a lot. ha. haha. this is fine! ]

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[ Kurt's in a particularly good mood this evening. Muggle movie night was a success, the holidays are approaching - always his favorite time of year - and he has a date with Jane to look forward to on Friday night. He's here to see her now, too, along with checking up on Sarah.

But he runs into Ray first, and he distinctly hears everything Ray's just said. Folding his arms across his chest, Kurt nods a little at him. He's never really had a problem with Ray, though he's always been more stern around him. ]

Ray. Don't let me interrupt: finish what you were gonna say.

[ Please do. He's very interested in hearing this. ]

Muggle Movie Night omg

[luckynumberthree]

[ If there's one student who always shows up like clockwork for Muggle Movie Night, it's Simon, who actually usually manages to sit still for the duration of every single one of them, glued to the screen like it's the most fascinating thing he's ever seen. And who knows, maybe it is, although the magical world has always proved fascinating to him. But for a muggleborn, the delight he shows in every new movie professor Weller shows should probably strike some as... a little odd.

Especially when, after the Star Wars trilogy finishes up, the Hufflepuff plants himself in front of the Head of Gryffindor with a fervent expression. ]

Are there more??? They can't stop there!

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[ There's a certain kinship shared between fellow muggleborns, and Kurt's always felt that with Simon. He appreciates his enthusiasm, since Kurt is a movie buff himself. The sheer delight on Simon's face at times makes him feel so much younger again, and for his part, he loves to see it; it's similar to the enjoyment felt when watching a young child open their presents on Christmas day.

Smirking a little, Kurt is quick to nod. ]

There's more, I promise. Gotta space it out a little.

MOVIE NIGHT i hope a skeleton is okay

[punful]

Muggle movie night is his jam. Movies are pretty much the best thing ever, to start with. You just sit somewhere and eat popcorn and watch cool things happen. How great and effortless is that? Also, wizards don't really...make all that many movies, which is stupid. Imagine wizards doing the special effects. It would be awesome. Also also, as soon as Sans heard that Star Wars was on the schedule, he absolutely had to go, whether he was invited or not. He has only seen Return of the Jedi, which completely blew his mind, and then blew his mind again when he found out there were more movies to go with it. Space and aliens and...space? It's amazing. Muggles come up with such cool stuff, and space is always fascinating, even when it's fictionalized.

It's one of the very few times that he shows up anywhere on time, because he really doesn't want to miss anything. He knows Professor Weller from class and because the guy's always coming by the Hufflepuff dorms--Sans is pretty sure he's got 'Puff family or something.

"Hey--did it start yet? I've been looking forward to this all month."

it's perfect!

[startingpoint]

Kurt goes all out on these days. There's popcorn, of course, in great abundance, but he's vigilant about having a variety of finger foods, most of which could be considered junk and not the type of food he would traditionally encourage his students to eat on a regular basis. But one day like this won't hurt anyone.

It seems he's drawn a big crowd this year, though he's not surprised given that Star Wars is showing.

"You're just in time," Kurt smiles with a friendly nod at Sans. "Grab some food if you're hungry, there's plenty to eat." He's also happy to hear Sans has been looking forward to this. It's not a huge event in the scheme of things, but something near and dear to Kurt's heart.

Hogsmeade

[mimic]

[ Peter's just walked into the Three Broomsticks Inn to get himself a Butterbeer, intending on ordering one to go when he spots Professor Weller sitting at one of the tables. His brother, Nathan, had been a student at Hogwarts around the same time as the Professor, but considering the rest of his family had been sorted into Slytherin and he's the first Gryffindor (and now the odd sheep of the family), he assumes they likely weren't friends or Nathan would have said so.

Then again, what would he know? His brother's been spending most of his time focused on his job in the Ministry that Peter rarely gets the chance to talk to him anymore. He adores and worships Nathan, but sometimes wishes he'd put work aside for a minute so they can be a family again. ]

Hey, Professor.

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[ Though their differing houses had meant Kurt didn't see much of Nathan Petrelli, he certainly knew of him. These days, his reputation is impossible to miss, given his position. He'd always struck Kurt as ambitious and determined, from what little he knew about him, so it's no surprise to see him working in the Ministry.

It was a surprise to everyone when Peter was sorted into Gryffindor, and though it was never Kurt's business, he always wondered if his family ever made him feel bad about it. It certainly wasn't anything within his control, but some families are incredibly narrow-minded when it comes to House sorting, he knows.

Kurt cares about all of his students, but as Head of House, he's particularly watchful over his fellow Gryffs, and Peter is no exception, especially given his lineage. Pleased to see him out in the village and hopefully enjoying the day, Kurt smiles with a friendly nod. ]

Peter. How's everything? Good day so far?

[goingon13]

It's time for Charms, and Sharon is ready. She's got her books, she's got her notes, she's scribbled down some questions that she hopes will impress Professor Weller. She's practiced the charms they were assigned.

She is so, so ready.

So when it comes time to demonstrate mastery over the water charm, it's possible that Sharon is a little too excited.

One moment she's holding her wand in front of her, the next she's saying aqua eructo, and the next she's still holding her wand.

Except now everyone - and everything - in front of her is drenched, and she's staring at Professor Weller, utterly mortified. She'd only meant to do a tiny string of water, but that, that had been...

Crap.

She swallows and slowly lowers her wand, folding her hands on her desk.

Crap. Crap crap crap.

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There's some laughter from the other students once the shock wears off, and Kurt can see the embarrassment written all over Sharon's face. Kurt's equally shocked for a moment, completely drenched, but he's quick to admonish the other students.

"Hey. I'm deducting House points to anyone still laughing when I stop talking." The silence is swift and deafening then, and Kurt nods a little. "Good." Clearing his throat, he uses a Drought Charm to help dry things up, and then orders the students to go back to their practice.

Then he makes his way to Sharon, resting his hands on her desk.

"Sharon. Wanna tell me what happened?" He asks her gently.

charms class

[plutonicideals]

[Riley... hasn't been having much luck with the charm they've been working on now, despite her best efforts, and she keeps getting more and more frustrated as she tries to practice it. Which is why there's a loud yelp when she (somehow) manages to cause a tiny explosion. Nothing seems to be harmed necessarily, except her own pride.]

Professor!

[startingpoint]

[ Though Kurt encourages his students to problem solve on their own or with each other, he maintains a watchful eye at all times. Most of the charms they're working on right now couldn't go so terribly awry that any serious damage would occur, but there are always risks to consider. So when he hears his name and sees the small explosion, he hurries over.

First things first: ]

Riley - you okay?

Commonroom

[doorkey]

Most evenings, muggleborn first year Coraline Jones has been completely enchanted by her new witchy life, and perfectly nonchalant about her head of house's presence in the commonroom- it only means she can't slip out to roam the halls until after he's gone off to grade papers or sleep or... whatever else the teaching staff does after hours.

But today there had been a bit of an unruly incident after flying lessons, and a miserable afternoon in History of Magic, and she's not exactly sure how much the professors all talk to each other about their students, but she might have felt a concerned eye or two on her in passing from the high table at supper in the Great Hall.

She really doesn't think she can handle another adult lecturing her right now, because the lump that's been sitting in her throat hasn't really left yet.

So Coraline's sort of trying to evade Professor Weller's attention, which usually isn't too much of a problem with all the antics going on, but tonight there seems to be an unusual lull in the room and some of the older girls are loitering around right at the foot of the dormitory staircase, and she probably won't be able to just make a break for it and slip through the cluster of them unnoticed.

[startingpoint]

Kurt is just finishing up grading the last paper in his pile when he notices Coraline near the dormitory staircase. With the cluster of girls congregated there, any hope she has of just going to her room in peace seems highly unlikely. He does know what happened earlier; not at length, but the other professors mentioned it to him, particularly as head of house.

He's not at all interested in lecturing her, he's reasonably sure she's had enough of that already today.

But he does want to talk to her. Setting the last paper aside, he makes a move towards her.

"Coraline. I'd like to talk to you."

Gryffindor common room

[circlejerked]

_{[Aha! Head of House detected!]}

What are you up to?

<sub>[Don't mind Anders if he casually slinks down the dormitory stairs where he'd been finishing up some reading in his bed (it's a well-known fact it's easier to cast a silencing spell around your four-poster than around an entire, boisterous common room), having caught Kurt unawares while bent over something.

Slyly, Anders questions Professor Weller like he's walked in on him red-handed, doing something he shouldn't. It doesn't matter if he actually is, all history will remember is that one time Anders snuck up on Weller and spread a rumor about it at dinner.

It's how Kurt knows he's Anders favorite teacher.]</sub>

Movies (1/2) [Wendy and I come 1000 years late with Starbucks]

[theothermrgray]

[Dorian's coming with his "date" for the night, Wendy Corduroy from his own house. They both realize th date bit might not happen, but he at least enjoys the company of a like minded individual.]

[He looks over the old camera, studying it with intense curiosity.]

Hm... Interesting set up you have there, Professor. [He turns to Wendy.] Do muggles still watch their films with that?

2/2, whoops we late

[canofwhoopass]

[Wendy is really, really hoping this isn't a date. She'd much rather it be a Cool Friends Hangout, but Dorian isn't the first to do the "hey wanna hang" and then try to kiss her mid-hangout. But she's always down for re-watching Star Wars, so like, she's HERE.]

It's like, the authentic way to do it, with all the old reels and stuff. It makes everything look, like, right.