I'm not your punching bag

Hey there! The name's Spencer, but you can just call me Spence if that's what really floats your boat and all that! A hug? H-How about a friendly handshake instead, yeah?

[punchateenager]

“The shack is closed! Get out of here!”

[justnotaslinky]

“Grumpy as ever, huh?”

[theres-good-noose-tonight]

“You do realize that staying here is a threat to your life, no?”

[justnotaslinky]

“Sometimes you have to take a little bit of a risk when you’re doing what’s right, mate.”

[wewhowxnder-blog]

“So this is really going to happen…”

[justnotaslinky]

“Sad, but true, my friend.”

[hakuna-paul-matata]

Guess I really don’t. I try not to worry too much about stuff like this, but it keeps getting bigger.

[justnotaslinky]

Every time I think that all this nonsense might blow over, it just gets worse and worse. I’m starting to lose faith.

[hakuna-paul-matata]

War? Really? I mean, I guess he did say Military school now and all, but still, war seems a little much.

[justnotaslinky]

You have no idea what this guy is capable of. I mean, things were already bad enough when he started gaining power, but this is just all kinds of awful.

[hakuna-paul-matata]

Some of the kids here would probably have earned that title pretty quick. Hopefully we can keep up the magic tricks to a decent level.

[justnotaslinky]

I swear, I’m going to go stir-crazy with these new regulations. I feel like we’re being prepped for some kind of war rather than learning magic.

[hakuna-paul-matata]

If I’d wanted to go to military school, I would have hitchhiked to Durmstrang years ago.

[justnotaslinky]

But, now we’re just some carbon copy of muggle schools where troubled kids are sent, only we have a couple of magic tricks thrown in here and there.

[hakuna-paul-matata]

Who does he think he is? He just changed everything that made Hogwarts Hogwarts. 

[justnotaslinky]

Hence the reason he changed the entirety of the school’s name to something completely ridiculous.

[hakuna-paul-matata]

What does he mean, closing down the kitchens? You can’t just lock people out like that! 

[justnotaslinky]

Believe me, I’m in as much of an uproar about it as you are. It’s an absolute crime, if you ask me.

[pippens-muse]

Do something dumb. It is the best way to seem outgoing and fun, if you are willing to put yourself out there to climb and concur the womping willow, or play a prank on the headmaster, people will love you. It’s just the laws of that age. Have you not read my book?

[justnotaslinky]

Something dumb? Boy, I never thought I’d hear an adult say something like that to me; usually they say the opposite. Look, I’m all for doing something a little out of the box and a little whacky, but I’m not about to go and put my life or my place in this school at risk. I’m afraid I haven’t actually.

[pippens-muse]

I guess, but it’s what you make of it! What people you spend time with and the adventures you have!

[justnotaslinky]

Alright, then what would you make of it? After all, you’re an accomplished writer, shouldn’t be too hard to think of something adventurous and creative.

[pippens-muse]

I mean, I’m sure it’s possible. But why would you want to? There is so much to do! So many great things to see and do!

[justnotaslinky]

Because I’m done with the whole school deal. Besides, once you get down to it, there’s the castle and Hogsmeade to wander about in. Not a whole lot to do, Mr. Pippen.

[the-dashlikes]

Probably a good idea. No one really wants to see you around anyway.

[justnotaslinky]

Well, aren’t you just a charmer? Don’t be too sweet or I just might get a cavity.

[justnotaslinky]

Is it possible for me to just sleep through the rest of the year? Because I’m already on it.

[gwenhen-puff-deactivated2015100]

N-no! N-no p-please don’t f-f-f-feel bad. 

[justnotaslinky]

Then, whatever could be weighing on your mind?

[gwenhen-puff-deactivated2015100]

[shakes her head, unable to speak she’s so upset]

[justnotaslinky]

Oh, geez! What’s wrong? Is it something I’ve said? I feel awful!

[gwenhen-puff-deactivated2015100]

I’m sorry. It’s been a stressful week.

[justnotaslinky]

Woah, there. Need an ear to hear you out?