Open Professor & Staff Meeting Y47 | S1

[Professor Matt Alcott-Ward]

With the busy start of the year, Matt had waited with the meeting until the semester had started properly. He'd wanted to give everyone time to settle in and get their things in order before asking them all to give up some of their time. Matt hadn't decorated the Professor's common room, mostly because he wasn't sure if the staff would really like it, but he had put on some music and gotten a bunch of snacks and drinks. A new school year was always a fresh start, and Matt wanted everyone to have a moment to relax and have fun. He would have to make some announcements in a bit, but he was mainly hoping this meeting could be a bit of a welcome back party for everyone where they could socialize. He made the final adjustments to the snack table, then turned and smiled as the first members of staff walked in. He'd give everyone time to arrive first. He poured himself a drink and waited with a smile on his face. He was sure this year was going to be wonderful.

 

[Josephine Arora]

Josephine hadn't realized she was a little early until she stepped into the Professor's Common room and saw there wasn't anyone there yet. She hoped Angel would show up soon, though she knew she should probably socialize with people other than her partner. She grabbed herself a drink and stationed herself near the door so she could keep an eye on who entered.

 

[Professor Grace Holland]

Grace headed to the professor's common room for the meeting after spending some time on the pitch, flying around. She missed playing Quidditch something fierce lately, though she knew her professional days were long behind her. It wasn't that she regretted the choice to switch over to teaching, but she occasionally wondered if she should look for something else. Something that would let her be home with her daughter more often. She wasn't quite ready to change anything yet, though. Besides, she enjoyed teaching the first years, even when a lot of them were impatient. Grace headed into the common room and moved over to the snacks, trying to figure out what she would like.

 

[Professor Marigold Cooper]

Ari had never really been to a start of year meeting before, but then why would she have, since she'd never worked at a school before. Once she arrived at the common room, her eyes brightened as she took in the welcoming set up. She'd decided to arrive a little early, to help get her bearings, but also so she could try and get a read on everyone else as they entered. The only person she really knew here yet was the headmaster, but that's because he was the one who'd had a hand in getting her hired. Which she was greatful for, of course. She had heard she had rather large shoes to fill with her predecessor. She headed over to the snack table, deciding she wasn't yet in right bracket of nerves to risk talking to anyone. It was hard being the newcomer, but she'd managed so far. Still, the courage to speak up still eluded her, and so she decided to wait and see who else arrived.​

 

[Professor Lawrence Hale]

Lawrence felt a little awkward at the staff meeting, since he was only there as a temp. He had been half tempted to skip it entirely, but even if he was only there for a little while longer it was worth popping in to say hello. Maybe even make a solid enough impression that if any other short or even long term employment opportunities came up, he'd be in good stead. "Hello, hello," he greeted, giving a friendly smile towards the small group that had gathered, particularly noting the headmaster. Not seeing Cairo there yet, he moved closer to one of the new professors, hoping he appeared vaguely put together. "All a bit full on, eh? Welcome."

@Professor Marigold Cooper

 

[Vex]

The chaotic nonbeing loved a party, but it wasn't ready to blow the big surprise yet. He floated in through the upper part of the ceiling, keeping himself invisible in case of prying eyes as he sets up his slime display above their heads. He will let them have their meeting, but he's bored, and he shan't allow such a heinous emotion to tickle him. When the time is right, then he shall spread his cheerful slimes, but not until everyone was in the room of course.​

 

[Professor Landon Carter]

Landon was looking forward to another year at Hogwarts, and already it felt as though so much had happened. There were a couple of students he needed to keep eyes on, and he would do so, whilst also respecting boundaries. He knew he had a few things to work on himself however and thought that was what a whole new year was about. As the headmaster waited for everyone to gather for the meeting, Landon decided to make himself a cup of tea.

 

[Professor Gabrielle Moncrieffe]

Gabrielle had grand intentions of spending time engaging in the fabled traditions of self care (which in this case mostly meant chocolate cake, baths and books) more this year, in order to keep her blood pressure down and not snap at first years. And she had, over the break, sourced a beautiful copy of the Lemegeton that she intended to carefully look over. Not only was it a wonderful historical tome, but it also cultivated an image of being a rather classic demon summoning witch. That was the other part of self care, Gabrielle reasoned. Deep diving into demonology.

Alas, she was able to do neither, as she was obligated to attend a staff meeting. Gabrielle felt quite comfortable in her role at this point. She had been at the school quite a while, not as long as others but long enough to be practically part of the furniture. Perhaps a chair that zapped you with static electricity when you tried to sit on it. Or carpet that would get bunched up and cause people to trip over. The point was, she was there and at this point hardly needed to pretend to be anything more than what she was. She'd just go to the meeting, listen to whatever was said, and go back to something she'd actually enjoy. Gabrielle mumbled a vague hello, beelining for the snacks table to get a drink, and found herself a comfortable spot in the corner to vaguely loom.

 

[Professor Conan Edogawa]

There were very few areas that Conan hadn't ventured as a student, the Professor Common Room being one of them. He hadn't even known where it was then. It was weird being in it now. Being back in Hogwarts sort of made him feel like he was a student again even if he was older than a number of the staff. That was weird. Well, being here in general was weird. And now he was apparently about to attend a meeting with the rest of the staff. Lovely. At least he was sure none of them were here when he was a student. Unless it was Professor Styx. He doubted that man would ever leave. He'd probably be teaching as a ghost. But there was also Professor Haden. Hopefully, fingers crossed, they don't remember him. There must have been thousands of students since anyway. In any case, he decided to just stand on the sidelines rather awkwardly.​

 

[Professor Cairo Keller]

Cairo arrived for the professor meeting perfectly on time, her eyes first drawn to the spread of snacks. She helped herself to a pastry before scanning the room. Spotting Lawrence chatting with a young woman, she felt a pang of jealousy. Her casual relationship with him was supposed to be just that, but seeing him speaking to someone else didn't sit well with her. She walked over to them with a bright smile. "Lawrence, there you are," she said, injecting a touch of warmth into her voice as she placed a gentle hand on his arm. "Mind if I join you two?"
@Professor Lawrence Hale @Professor Marigold Cooper