-my mind may be wandering, but I confess-

[bobthewizard]

*amused* Some of you may be pleased to know that the wards on my classroom have been altered so as not to permit the latest curse.

Others may not be as pleased... because the precaution has been taken in anticipation of a test for which you will all be revising during the beginning of this week. Having everyone's thoughts public would be less than conducive to such a proceeding, don't you think? *smirks*

This will be a preliminary test to your end-of-the-year exams, and will comprise everything on the curriculum from the beginning of the year to the winter break. The second half of the preliminary exam will take place next week. Those of you who are preparing for OWLs and NEWTs are advised to peruse your notes very, very carefully.


*unfortunately, his journal is still down in his tiny office, so the following strikeout is somewhat less than stricken* There, that should wake them all up. ..Has anybody seen my cat?


[[Totally private, to the tune of 100% hackability]]

There must be somewhere where hapless students won't trip over them every five seconds -- but when the exam materials are shipped in there will be no room in here. What to do, what to do.....

[[/private]]


*meanwhile, on the seventh floor, a tattooed, hairless cat is having a fine old time chasing a number of crabs perilously close to the edge of the stairwell*


[[By 'them', Bob refers to certain Dark textbooks which he's taken out of the Restricted Section in order to restrict them a bit more than Dumbledore has seen fit. XD And if your character was around back in December when everyone got a pet crab, feel free to have your crab be among those that Marco is pestering!]]

Comments

[hrairoo-lapine.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for that professor. Yes! Finely somewhere safe.

*some time later, Fiver stalks quickly into the room, checks to make sure that the sparkles are indeed gone, and sighs in relief*

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*near the blackboard, writing golden letters in the air; nods as Fiver comes in* I will have to close it up this evening -- it is never left open at night -- but you're welcome to take refuge here for the moment as long as you don't disturb anything.


[[Strike = nonsparkly invisible thought. ^__^]]

[hrairoo-lapine.livejournal.com]

*regains the presence of mind to be embarrassed over the sudden intrusion* Thank you professor. I won't stay long.

[80smusicforever.livejournal.com]

Seen your cat..?
Oh, no I haven't reacently... Want me to try and find him?

What is it with me and offering to find people's pets lately?! Uugh... I must just be that damn bored...

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*smirks, knowing Marco's propensity for hide-and-seek* Oh, be my guest. I hope the experience will amuse you as much as it does him.

[80smusicforever.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... Ok, I'll see about doing that then...

Yah... I'm just that bored... This whole 'classes suspended' thing is so not good... Me being bored is less than good... *mental sigh, snicker* At least I haven't started doing anything truly weird yet... Though maybe...

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

..Suspended? I probably don't want to know. *which, under the circumstances, is a good thing*

*dryly, writes* Have you tried Muggle Sudoku?

[80smusicforever.livejournal.com]

Apparently... Nevermind, stupid potions... I wonder what... Stupid forest, stupid London... *his thoughts are very chaotic, seeming jumpting from one thought tangent to the next for no reason*

Sudoku? ... what that boring number thing? Yah, It's an annoying way to burn through an hour or so with a few of 'em... but it is boring as all hell...

... I've been considering working on a few potions... Since I have to make my own lately... Some of the more complicated ones will keep me busy for a while. Thank god the one I need to make so often is one of 'em...

... I'm also trying to unofficially help some of the kids out with potions studying... Maybe Pepper-up potions..?
... Is there any you know anyone has any use for..?

With Marco

[tastefulsilence.livejournal.com]

Hey, dude, stop harshing the crabs. They're fun to torment, I suppose, but they CAN bite you back.

Re: With Marco

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*tail lashing, peers up at Dwayne as letters pop up over his head*

Noisy undead predator isn't paying proper attention to the little scurrying prey! *bats a crab in Dwayne's direction*

Re: With Marco

[tastefulsilence.livejournal.com]

*startles back in surprise as the sudden text* Whoa! He speaks! You speak? I didn't think the spell would effect animals, even cats.

*looks down at the batted crab in bemusement* What am I supposed to be paying attention to?

Re: With Marco

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

MRRW?? *appears to have no idea what Dwayne is talking about*

OOOH. He has sparkles.

*crab skitters to one side, and Marco follows it alertly* Why is he not catching it!??

Re: With Marco

[tastefulsilence.livejournal.com]

*eyes the cat and chuckles* The cat is so cute.

Huh? Oh. *stoops down and scoops the crab up, scowls and holds it so it can't pinch him, kneels and eyes Marco, brandishes it lightly at him* I like cats, just so long as I don't have to be one.

[taniyamai.livejournal.com]

Oh thank goodness! I was hoping there wouldn't be much of it going on in class .. it's awfully hard to study.

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

Well, I can't speak for anyone else's class, but.... *shudders as he recalls the mishmash of shiny lettering drowning out his own aerial writing* ..it was quite unsupportable in mine.

If you want a peaceful environment to do your homework in, the classroom will be open for several hours this afternoon while I prepare notes for tomorrow's class.

[surreptiti0us.livejournal.com]

What are you shipping for the exams?

((ooc: Yamato's now kind of fascinated with Bob LOL))

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

..excuse me? Confound this curse anyway. It is an assortment of anti-cheating devices; the OWLs and NEWTs are taken under strictly monitored conditions and for some incomprehensible reason Dumbledore decided that the supplies were best stored in my office.


[[Sorry for commenting with the wrong journal..... XD! That's hilarious! We'll have to get them together for some sort of plot.]]

[surreptiti0us.livejournal.com]

Sorry, my natural curiosity gets the best of me all the time~ It's all anti-cheating? Bummer. Maybe the other Professors like doing yoga positions and need the space. I mean it's not like you're using it...

((ooc: Roffle, yes! That'd be awesome))

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*gets a mental vision of McGonagall doing yoga in secret; snort of laughter*

Of course I'm using it. It's undignified having to stand in stacks of books every time a student requires a consultation.

[zodiaconigiri.livejournal.com]

Yes sir, I understand. Uwahh..I'll need to gather my notes together.

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

Excellent. If there are any questions, you have only to ask.

Private

[not-chapel.livejournal.com]

You got some time, Bob?

I really, really, really, need a drink. It's been a hell of a week for me.

er, curse, notprivate

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

..Hm? *is familiar with Wolfwood staff-table conversation by now... but didn't think him the type to be as agitated as he seems now*

*letting his curiosity show* I suppose so, Nicholas; it's the weekend, though you must know I cannot imbibe alongside you. What do you suggest?

er, curse, notprivate

[not-chapel.livejournal.com]

Thanks...I got a lot on my mind.

*chuckles* Yeah...I know you can't drink with me...could you watch me?

I just...need someone to talk to right now.

Re: er, curse, notprivate

[bobthewizard.livejournal.com]

*murmurs, still unsure of what he's in for* Not a problem. I've watched worse in my career.

Where and when?