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Tweak says, "not enough, not nearly enough."

Caradoc Dearborn (borndear) wrote,
@ 2008-04-27 14:01:00

October 1, 1977 - A fine Sunday
[Against all Professors]

Right so....I had a sit down with Sprout today. She apparently thinks that I need more academic extra curriculars. Quidditch isn't enough, it's my final year, blahblahblah. You know, I told the woman last year I didn't want or need academic bullshite. And it's not like I'd be a good tutor you know? If you're too stupid to get it yourself - there's no way I'm going to be able to help you out. Just give up and find something else to do - or at least learn to fake it, yeah?

In other news - for those of you who live under a bloody rock the Catapults won their match against the Kestrels yesterday. No fucking surprise there! Kestrels are a joke! They're just as bad as the Tornadoes and Cannons. Pusses all of 'em! Caerphilly is going all the way this year ... I've already got lots on it. Speaking of---

Who's hosting the quidditch bids on the house games this year? I used to do Darius Ratner's pools - but now that he's gone I'm looking for another bookie sort. The Gryffindor vs Slytherin match is in a few weeks you know....

[Ward to Mafalda Hopkirk]

Oy, just to let you know, I've got your stuff on the way. It'll be about 3 galleons per bottle.

[/ward]

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	hopkirk 2008-04-27 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	So... Sprout advised that you to take up an academic extra-curricular, but you're not going to do that because tutoring is hopeless and people should've learned to feign knowledge by now. That's what you're saying, yes? [WARDED TO CARADOC.] Really? Wow. Okay. Thanks for telling me, I'll probably have enough for two. That should last forever. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-27 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	~~Yes~~ Nooo, what I'm saying is she's been nagging me for the last two years to take up tutoring as an academic extra-curricular. And I'm not doing it because I don't want to and it's pointless. [Ward to Mafalda] I've only got three coming...if you know anyone who might want the last let me know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hopkirk 2008-04-27 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	Tutoring is pointless, how? [WARD TO CARADOC.] I'll tell you if I hear anything. Considering how many people would be likely to attend the party, I don't think you'll have trouble getting rid of it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

borndear
2008-04-28 03:25 am UTC (link)

It just is, Mafalda. I'm admit it, I'm a firm believer that if you fail at transfigurations, charms or defense after the first three demonstrations you should probably cling to your theory work instead. I mean really, the only kids that have problems in practicals are those that A) don't try hard enough or B) just don't have the talent for it. Both issues I, personally, don't have the patience for. I'm only being honest.

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hopkirk
2008-04-28 04:08 am UTC (link)

Some people need extra attention that a teacher tending to fifteen pupils in a classroom isn’t necessarily capable of giving. Some others only need assistance with very specific areas of their study-work, because their strengths are better shown in other subjects. I’ve had to seek out-of-classroom help with a few things, with some offensive charms especially-- some DAtDA things do not come naturally to me, for instance-- and exam revision. I never thought of it to be a waste of time.

But since ‘it just is’, obviously I’m wrong.

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	borndear 2008-04-28 04:19 am UTC (link)
	Well good for you.... That still doesn't mean I have to feel like I owe the youthful masses of cheeky monkeys my time. Besides, I don't think anyone wants me molding young minds anyway. Other than Sprout...who's clearly delusional and has a higher opinion of my social morality and thinks my opinion toward the greater good involves intellectual charity work. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hopkirk 2008-04-28 04:28 am UTC (link)
	Oh, whatever. Don’t be patronising. That's fine, you don't have to do anything. You just don’t have to look down your nose at the whole thing so much. It helps some people out, a lot of the time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Oooh... Are you angry with me now? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hopkirk 2008-04-28 05:14 am UTC (link)
	I will be now, if you're going to pat yourself on the back about it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 06:50 am UTC (link)
	What kind of sick fuck do you take me for? I wasn't trying to tick you off - I didn't mean to anyway. I was just talking. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hopkirk 2008-04-28 08:25 am UTC (link)
	What? I never said you were one of those. Tones of voice are hard to guess when you're reading it all and I didn't know if you were trying to be haughty. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 10:07 pm UTC (link)
	I wasn't. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hopkirk 2008-04-28 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	I'm sorry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-29 01:57 am UTC (link)
	It happens. I'm over it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	tavery 2008-04-27 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	Academic WHAT? You're a tutor? Heh heh! Tooter? Tutor? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 03:28 am UTC (link)
	No. I declined the esteemed academic privilege. Reading comprehension isn't your strong point is it, Avery? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tavery 2008-04-28 04:58 am UTC (link)
	You're talking about gas! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 06:50 am UTC (link)
	Wrong. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	gibbon 2008-04-28 01:21 am UTC (link)
	You know, it could be fun to live under a rock, don't you think? I mean, wow! It would be dark. And hard. And rocky! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 03:29 am UTC (link)
	Until the issue of gravity takes place and you're squashed to death. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	goodwitch 2008-04-28 02:12 am UTC (link)
	Did someone say ... extracurriculars? I'm ever so insulted you did not seek me out, Care Bear. As head of the social committee and chief editor of the Hogwarts Herald, I'm sure I could find something for you to participate in that doesn't involve you he-men flying, beating or throwing something at someone or other. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 03:30 am UTC (link)
	Why would I seek you out for something I wasn't volunteering for in the first place? Honestly, Glen-duh, pay attention and use your brain. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ackk 2008-04-28 06:11 am UTC (link)
	The Kestrels are fun to watch, though. And I'm personally looking for the cannons to make a comeback. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-28 06:51 am UTC (link)
	That's never going to happen. Their owners a fucking ponce who doesn't know the first thing about the sport. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	foreverdreamer 2008-04-28 04:30 pm UTC (link)
	You're joking right? Falcons will totally dominate! They have one of the best records so far this year. (Reply to this) (Thread)

borndear
2008-04-28 10:11 pm UTC (link)

Pfft! The only people talk about the Falcons is because they won the Final for the last two years. But you know what? It's been centuries since a team has won it three times in a row. It just doesn't happen because after the second time the rest of bloody world catches on to their tactics, and their habits. And since they haven't traded or replaced any of their bloody players this season....they might make it to the final....but I assure you they WILL NOT win.

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	foreverdreamer 2008-04-29 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Be that as it may, I still think the Falcons can pull it off. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	borndear 2008-04-29 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Blah-blah-blah.... yeah. NO! (Reply to this) (Parent)