Hell is empty

...and all the devils are here. William Shakespeare. The Tempest James Delevingne, the assistant librarian from Oslo. Pleased to meet you

[ensomtjames]

Hold on || James & Jayden

[jaydentheaussie]

Jayden Hughes? I..ve been working here since the beginning of the year. Youre James right?

[ensomtjames]

Yes, James Delevingne.

So why is a young lad like you working at a school library?

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[persephone-morris]

It’s sad to see such a beautiful library be neglected. They did? As if this library wasn’t lacking before. It seems like a good number of the students have issues with taking care of things that aren’t their personal property. If teachers could just keep an eye out for students who are mistreating these books it would be a great deal of help. 

In a way I can understand that. I suppose it’s not that fair for me to do too much speculation since I grew up with a foot in both worlds. Yet if it weren’t for the public announcement of my blood purity I don’t think anyone would just assume that my mother had been a muggle. Or that it makes me any less of a wizard for those few who are born into a long line of wizards. 

[ensomtjames]

I brought up the issue with McGonagall a few days after I arrived here, so I expect she'll be getting back to me pretty soon. I was also thinking about bringing this issue to the attention of several alumni as well, Perhaps Anthony Goldstein or even Hermione Granger. They're well-known book enthusiasts.

Of course. You're a witch in your own right. I feel that it's more of an issue of ignorance on both sides and that time will resolve it. Pressing a problem like this one never leads to anything good. 

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[persephone-morris]

Well then we can find other books on more academic to balance things out. That way we can make sure the library is diverse as it can be. I think this place could actually use a few renovations book wise. I feel like it’s a great deal the same of when I was here. 

So me, along with many other witches and wizards, being forced to wear this silly pin as if to alert people of the plague is because someone wants to stay inside of their comfort zone? That is an interesting theory, care to explain it further? That could be a part of it, but I think things could be better if people knew a little more about the Muggle world. After all, the less you know about something the less comfortable you are with it. 

[ensomtjames]

In my opinion, I feel like it has deteriorated quite a bit. The Headmistress and the Ministry started confiscating a few books from the library and far too many student deface some of the rarer tomes. It's really quite a shame that the teachers don't enforce the book-handling rules as much as they used to.

Not only just the Purebloods who feel leery towards completely accepting Muggleborns, but also the Muggleborns who refuse to accept magical tradition and culture. Let me put it into a more familiar scenario. The English colonists who settled in the Americas. They intruded into the land and culture of the Indians living there, expecting their culture to be preferred over centuries of tradition and eventually killing off a majority of the Native American population. That is what the purebloods fear will happen to them. And that is why they are hesitant to accept. 

[ensomtjames]

Hold on || James & Jayden

[jaydentheaussie]

Well like i said messed up. Thanks for saving me from the horribleness that would have been. Ill make sure to not let any uhh students pick up that one. 

[ensomtjames]

Well, yes. They are in the Restricted Section for a reason. I'm not quite sure why the administration hasn't looked into that issue yet. I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch your name.

[ensomtjames]

Hold on || James & Jayden

[jaydentheaussie]

What the….thanks Mate…thats a messed up book. Who knew taking a job in the library could actually be dangerous

[ensomtjames]

Yes, well, many people underestimate the power of magical literature. For example, upon reading page 94 of that book, a rash will erupt on your genitals if you are engaging in an affair. Rather nasty stuff made by a couple of perverted old wizards.

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[persephone-morris]

Just because it isn’t about spells and potions doesn’t mean that it should be completely shoved aside. I understand that those things are the core of academics here, but understanding another culture is just as beneficial. Perhaps we wouldn’t be having some of the problems we’re having now if more people were better educated about muggle culture in general. 

[ensomtjames]

Yes, I used the word "prioritized" for a reason. My point is, the main reason of a library, especially the Hogwarts library, is for the students to reap the benefits of such a diverse resource in order to better their knowledge of the magical world. I never said that non-academic content should be shoved aside. 

Besides, knowledge of the Muggle world has little to do with our problems today. More likely, it has to do with human inability to accept situations outside their comfort zone.

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

I’m really tempted on adding a few more books on Greek mythology to the library.. Not many because not everyone is interested in muggle studies, but the few books we do have are in terrible condition. 

[ensomtjames]

While Greek mythology has its merits, I believe any investments going into the library should be prioritized in improving the academic section. The library, after all, if supposed to be an assistant to the students.

[ensomtjames]

Hold on || James & Jayden

I wouldn't touch that if I were you. The reader's cursed to...well....suffer with hypersexuality upon reading a certain page. I wouldn't risk it.

[ensomtjames]

Double Double Toil and Trouble // Open

[v-amberlynnsanderson]

Before the demon who would be watching her for the rest of the year got to the school, Verity was going to do what she wanted- what else was there? Everyone had remembered her as the sweet, provocative girl with hippie slang, but now all she wanted was to clean the damn place and smoke- maybe hookup with others and play with Fin Dunstan’s little kid. For now, she was pulling her clothing back on. It was pranking season and she’d been hit with some sort of trick- clearly set up by horny boys who didn’t have the right faces for what they wanted- to remove a persons outer clothing. If she had been a student, she would’ve re-dressed freely while walking through the halls, but she was an “adult” now and needed to act accordingly.

When the covering she was behind was pulled back, she was standing there in her leather jeans half up and her laced brassiere out in the open. She didn’t recognize the person who was looking at her, but clearly, he wasn’t in the mood.

"Ain’t that a bite." She whispered, a sly smirk planted on her lips as she pulled the jeans up so they hung on her hips. "Never seen a gal in her bra, daddy-o?" 

[ensomtjames]

In his defense, James had seen a naked woman before. Twice actually. It had been the summer before his seventh year and on his 25th birthday in a seedy Oslo nightclub. The former took place with one of his uncle's friend's daughters and the other with a coworker who relocated not long after the experience. Both times, however, he had been drunk. Not in a way where he became completely incapacitated, but his cognitive function had still been affected. Either way, the experiences gave him some idea of the female anatomy so he wasn't too shocked. 

Nonetheless, he averted his eyes. "Would you care to explain, Miss?"

[ensomtjames]

Double Double Toil and Trouble // Open

It was common knowledge that Hogwarts couples had a strange liking for the torch niches or the sparse broom cupboard. Personally, James never understood how a salacious coupling of fevered kisses and wandering hands in such a confined space could have so much appeal. In fact, he never cared much for physical pleasure. It was the basest animal need and required far too much intimacy for his comfort. No wonder he was saddled with hallway patrol. McGonagall must have assigned him this to get a laugh out of his discomfort.

"Bloody teenagers," he muttered as a pulled aside another decorative covering and peered inside, "Alright, who--"

He froze.

[rhyan-nott-amused-blog]

Any information you’d like to share with me? It seems like you know something that I don’t. Oh I’m sure many people in the castle are getting them, especially those who are purebloods. Most of them being old friends of my mothers family. 

[ensomtjames]

None that would be beyond what you've probably already heard. I don't get out much, in case you haven't noticed. 

And would you consider inviting one more? I love weddings, such eventful things they are.

[rhyan-nott-amused-blog]

Yes, I know that it’s a little.. early, but there wasn’t much choice in the matter. Theodore Nott, he’s the teaching assistant for his father whom he shares his name with. 

[ensomtjames]

A Nott...interesting. Well, congratulations, when might I expect a wedding invitation?

[ensomtjames]

I ship you with me baby because fuck you is sexy

Well...ahh....thank you?

[ensomtjames]

I ship you with Anne Hathaway (the olden days one) because you both love Shakespeare.

Any woman who loves Shakespeare is a woman worthy of attention

[rhyan-nott-amused-blog]

Thanks you for the warning, it's sweet to know you care so much, but I know what kinds of people work at Ministry. I've had its workers surrounding me since I was born. I wouldn't even think of working there if it didn't contain my ideal job. You shouldn't worry though, I'm a big girl who can manage for myself.

Indeed I am. Hence the ring.

[ensomtjames]

Oh? And who is the lucky lad? 

[tomata-romana-blog]

"I ship you with_____because_____" finish the sentence in my askbox.

[ensomtjames]

Well then

[rhyan-nott-amused-blog]

That would be him. Why he loves teaching here so much, I will never really know. Perhaps he finds it rewarding to listen to idiots whining everyday, I don’t know. Oh trust me, I’m not here because I want to be here. I would much rather be working at the ministry, but my father, and I’m sure my fiance’s father, would like to have me where they can keep their eye on me. Otherwise I would not be in this position. 

[ensomtjames]

The Ministry? My dear, the Ministry is much much worse. Where Hogwarts contains a murderer, the Ministry of Magic is a den full of them. It would be like jumping out of the cauldron and into the fire. But yes, it is nice to be away from overbearing relatives. 

A fiance? You are engaged?