[officeoftheheadmaster]

Many of you have surely read what I can only describe as a severely misguided article written by The Portsmith Post. I blame neither party involved in producing the article. Rather, I think it was a breakdown in communication and a need for some form of retaliation. While understandable, the conduct is also regrettable.

Though I am quite confused as to what the content was intended to amount to.

Firstly, I do not decide the cases which are seen by the Student Council. I merely receive the formal complaints and refer the complaints to the Student Council for deliberation...as is their intended function. One would think that my lack of interference would be a heartening sign of the lengths I go to in order to ensure the Council's independence in matters over which they are to have authority. One cannot fault the Student Council for hearing the concerns given a voice by formal complaints, no matter how invalid they may seem to others.

Furthermore if the Council cannot hear cases for breaking the smallest of rules should they only convene when something so egregious happens that lack of action would seem noteworthy? I think we can agree that such a system would be flawed if accountability is to have any credibility in Lowell's halls.

Mr. Langston is correct that the money his family donated to the school was in fact legitimate. What was not legitimate were the financial statements he provided; which are requisite of all Lowell Students at Admission. Falsifying Admissions records is grounds for removal and his grievance is that I did not treat him as a special case and allow him to remain at the school despite this rule breaking.

It is painful to have earned something and feel that you do not deserve for it to be taken away. Yet had Mr. Langston been honest about his financial situation, Lowell would not have denied him his place at the school as a Legacy student. The pain he has felt has led him to arouse suspicions against others at this Academy based on what I can only call rumor.

In fact, Mr. Langston uses the precise term 'rumor' when describing the supposed financial situation of Mr. Colby Boone, a respected teacher here. There was alleged "digging" done by some nameless detectives. He himself has said that his father was doing business with less than 'savory' persons. So what, may I ask, is the merit in trusting the gossip of someone with a grudge?

I don't dislike Mr. Langston. He had a promising future. It is exactly why I will not be pursuing charges against him for breaking his Non-Disclosure Agreement. He has disclosed nothing except the disgruntled hearsay of the rumor mill at Lowell. If Mr. Langston had actual facts and evidence then he would have presented them to a court of law instead of trying to sway the court of public opinion.

Though I must warn that I take the breaking of the law seriously. If Mr. Langston should break his Non-Disclosure agreement we will have no choice but to hold him accountable under the terms of the law.

I wish him and his family well. To the students and staff affected by the arousing of suspicions and distasteful rumor against you, I apologize. You do not deserve this. Lowell stands behind you.

We are Lowell Strong.

- Headmaster Blackwood

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[officeoftheheadmaster]

There comes an unfortunate time in every Headmaster’s tenure where he must decide how to address the actions of an unruly few. I had hoped such a day would take much longer to reach me but given the tumultuous times in Lowell’s present day, I cannot say I am terribly surprised.

Firstly, to the Scholarship students among us, I have to extend my deepest comforts to you. I understand this must be a confusing time and that you may feel uncertain about your future at Lowell. In efforts to give you an avenue of release and confidence, I have sought out and hired a counselor who specializes in emotions focused therapy, to help you deal with the adjustments of your life here at Lowell and the loss of our beloved Headmaster Dominic Westinghouse.

Second, I wish to address the foolish nonsense which has led to several unacceptable consequences. The loss of school property, the missing of classes for several students, and an unreasonable contagion of paranoia.

I myself was threatened with a letter much in the same way Headmaster Westinghouse was. I was given the same ultimatum outlined to him. A deadline of one year to rid the school of Scholarship students.

Let me be clear: there is no Order of the Primrose. The actions of this night were brought on by a radical few pranksters who have seized upon the growing imagination of the public to make a statement. Rest assured I will do the utmost to root out these rule breakers and put them before the mechanisms we have in place to deal with student misconduct. The student council.

I am holding any wrongdoing to account. Including the shirking of assigned duties by those scholarship students who elected not to attend the Masquerade Ball. All will be judged by the same measuring stick and all will be adjudicated by the same system. It is by upholding the rules we have set in place that we will send the message that those who do wrong will be punished.

I will continue to protect my students with prudence and to champion the student body of Lowell as a whole. May we move on from this disgrace having learned our lessons and moving toward a brighter more united future.

We are Lowell strong.

[officeoftheheadmaster]

...which is host to the spectacular and the spine-chilling. It is a season of decaying facades before the ultimate renewal of rebirth and new beginnings. Each season leads us into the growth and death of the one preceding it.

Our ancestors had time honored traditions which arose out of the very things which allowed them to persist. Traditions which paid homage to and evoked the forces around us which we may not always understand. Forces which shape us.

Just as shadows take the shape of the presence of the light, so too do our identities take shape of the shadows surrounding us. Tonight we celebrate the time honored tradition of Lowell Academy’s Masquerade Ball. These celebrations invite us to ask questions about who we are and who we’re perceived to be.

Here, in the Grand Ballroom, you will find the spectre of your classmates hidden beneath the veil of a chosen mask. Here you will find where truth lies between the lines and what you will do with the freedom anonymity grants you.

At Lowell it is an indispensable truth that we are all in search of something or someone. Yet I invite you to look with something other than your eyes. Look with your heart. Look with your mind. Do not be afraid of what looks back at you. For it is within that dark that you will find yourself; and within that dark where you can be lost.

I am personally inviting all students within Lowell’s halls to attend this celebration. There will be a light feast in the Dining Hall before all students will freshen up and change into their costumes. You will be in the Grand Ballroom by no later than nine ‘o clock this evening. You will have until midnight to find your match...and a night free of curfew to enjoy them.

Any who do not wish to attend will be subject to curfew and will volunteer themselves for pre-chosen activities. I will say it is in all students’ best interest to join us. Tradition, after all, preserves us.

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[officeoftheheadmaster]

     Headmaster of Lowell Academy is not an appointment I take lightly. It is a position for which I hold great reverence and hope to prove worthy of during my tenure. I am grateful for the opportunity I have been given but I am not now, nor have I ever been, blind to the nature of this academy.

     Lowell is an institution steeped in tradition. From Founder’s Day to the Fall Fete to claim declarations in the spring, we have nearly as many reasons to celebrate as we do to learn. It is this balance of education and tradition which allows Lowell to live on in the hearts of people who have long since left its halls. The reason, some might say, that generation after generation of sons have attended since Lowell’s founding all those years ago. To be part of our traditions is to be part of something greater than ourselves, a brotherhood unlike any other, a family.

     But these are no longer the times of Harrison Lowell. The world around us has changed and it is important that Lowell changes with it. As our student body grows so does our obligation to them. Which is why we can no longer allow the old ways to dictate our actions. Submissives are no longer delicate flowers meant for show - if they ever were - and dominants are not the only ones capable of deciding what they want in a claim. Which brings us to the most overlooked of designations, our switch students, who have too often existed on the outskirts of Lowell traditions. I write today to say we see you. You are as much part of us as any other and I am sorry it has taken so long for someone to tell you so.

      All of this speaks to a much larger need at the academy, one I intend to fill in time. Until then allow me to make a small offering. A change to a tradition nearly as old as the school itself.

     For the first time ever, dominants, switches, and submissives will be permitted to participate in the Bachelor Auction in February 14. All of the money raised from the event will be donated to Switches for Change, a non-profit organization promoting equal claim rights for switch/submissive pairings. Please keep this in mind when bidding and do so generously.

     Join us for this new beginning in the Fox Recital Hall at 7 pm on Valentine’s Day.

Regards,

[officeoftheheadmaster]

The Bachelor Auction (formerly Dowry Day) began 1835

     In the early days of Lowell Academy the class sizes were quite small and claims could be handled privately as most students were acquainted with each other. (Note: Claims were not limited to Lowell pairings. If one of the parters was not a student they arrangements were made outside the academy). Headmaster Lowell, intimate with the founding families, knew what they wanted for their sons and as such, was able to broker desirable claims.

     By the late 1830s, the size of the school had multiplied significantly and it became much harder for Harrison Lowell to keep up with the demands of his student body. Determined not to let his prestigious institution turn into a lawless breeding ground, he devised a new means of making suitable matches for his students on a larger scale.

     Dowry Day, normally hosted in early November, was a Lowell tradition that allowed submissives a formal introduction before the student body. They were presented based on their merits, connections, and ultimately, the value of their dowry. Following which, dominant students (and switches of high birth or from notable families) would place a bid for the submissive in question. At which point the Headmaster’s Office would arrange outings to determine which bidder was the best match for the submissive. Generally resulting in a claim by the end of term.

     The tradition remained a staple of Lowell’s academic year until dowries fell out of fashion in the late 19th century, at which point it was replaced by a Bachelor Auction. Much like Dowry Day, submissives were put on show, but this time it was dominants and switches footing the bill. The highest bidder was given one night in the company of the sub of their choice.  

     While Dowry Day had originally been a matter of business, the Bachelor Auction allowed students to pursue crushes and consider people that had otherwise seemed out of reach. Inspired by the affectionate nature of the auction, then Headmaster Jonathan Hargrave, moved the Bachelor Auction from its original date in November to February 14th.

The auction has been held on Valentine’s Day every year since.

- From the Office of the Headmaster

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     Today I pen to you a letter of proposal. While each new Headmaster has made their mark on this historic institution there can be no doubt that our students leave just as indelible a mark for future generations. This is true even more so now that we are allowing into the population those who have never before had the opportunity to attend.

     It should seem to me that such a change in the student body should also bring about structural changes to better fit this new composition; lest an unintentional hegemony develop amongst student groups of any kind.

     Power, however assumed or bestowed, can be a difficult thing for students to shape for themselves if left to their own devices. While I have the utmost faith in the young minds currently being shaped at Lowell Academy to handle such a responsibility I have a suggestion for its form and substance. I propose the creation of a Student Ambassador position.

     This position would be awarded following the outcome of a student election wherein candidates are proposed and the students decide their leader. This position would require the elected student to act as a representative to the student body for any matters students would like to bring before the Board Members or myself.

     This would not only give the students a voice with which to speak to authority but it would require cooperation and unity. If we wish to know how best to fortify Lowell’s future then I believe we must take into account the perspective of students whose experiences are defined by it. Having this official outlet to redress grievances and to effect change may very well be the very thing that makes some of the older Legacy families feel heard to an extent that this ‘Order of the Primrose’ business can be put officially to rest.

      Additionally, it would give those students with politically minded futures the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the rigors of campaigning and to better themselves through the strife of competition.

     Included in my letter is a proposal for the rules and considerations for the position. I look forward to discussing this in person at our next scheduled meeting.

Regards,

[officeoftheheadmaster]

Mr. Westbrooke,

     You and I both know that you are incapable of being the sort of submissive I enjoy. Your pride stands in the way of your potential and I prefer a partner who doesn’t know the meaning of shame. Perhaps you should enlist a stand in to play my part. Then you can have control and satisfaction. Neither would be guaranteed if you were mine.

Regards,

Dr. Westinghouse

[officeoftheheadmaster]

E - Extra info (any other fetishes? feet? leather? role playing? blood? fantasies that they might want to experience not on this list?)

     “ I enjoy the element of surprise in my relationships and that is impossible if all the cards are on the table beforehand. So I suppose I will leave this open to the creative imagination. Go wild. “

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R - Routine

     “ I haven’t had a one night stand in years and the closest I’ve ever some to scheduling sex with my partner is instilling in him the expectation it will happen nightly. After all, he exists for my pleasure and I exist to fulfill him. Naturally this requires constant vigilance. I would hate for him to be unsatisfied. ”

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N A V Y

N - Not yet (orgasm delay? orgasm denial? do they tell their partner not to touch themselves for a certain amount of time or under certain circumstances? do they delay or deny other things like bathroom usage or food? do they need to beg first? do they like being denied / delayed?)

     It is important to understand that Headmaster Westinghouse is a very cerebral lover. He’s the sort of man who will worm his want into your mind and take control without you realizing or fighting back. Orgasm denial and power exchange are part of that. He’s not afraid to be possessive when it comes to his claim and since that boy is his he doesn’t see any reason not to make choices about when he gets to cum or how he can dress. Westinghouse sees that level of submissiveness as an affirmation of his partners contentment.

A - Alone time (how do they get off when they’re all by themselves? do they watch porn, is it all in their imagination, do they jerk off, do they use toys?)

     He didn’t take a claim to spend time alone. It is his submissives job to attend to his needs and that is exactly what they do. Whenever he needs it.

V - Voyeurism (do they like to watch, or are they more hands on? are they more of an exhibitionist?)

     Westinghouse is a rather jealous man. It drives him mad to see his claim with anyone else. Still, he enjoys seeing his lover in a fit of passion, and having to hold back while someone else gets him there only heightens the sensation for the dominant. That being said, he’d much rather put on a show for others. Jealousy and pride go hand in hand.

Y - Yes, Master (what kinds of names are used during sex? do they like being called master / mistress, daddy, etc…? what names do they call their partner?)

     He prefers to go by Sir or Dominic, though his claim often calls him Dom. In his older years he’s gotten less particular about titles. So long as it’s said with respect he will normally respond.

[attcntiondefislut]

Dirty A-Z headcanon game

Send a letter for more information on my muse’s likes and dislikes! Inspired by kinks discussed around the internet. The (explanations) are mere guidelines, feel free to elaborate as much as you’d like!

A - Alone time (how do they get off when they’re all by themselves? do they watch porn, is it all in their imagination, do they jerk off, do they use toys?) 

B - Bondage (do they like it? do they not? do they prefer to be the one being tied or the one doing the tying?) 

C - Crying (is it a turn on? a turn off? do they cry during sex? have they cried during sex? what was the reason?) 

D - Dominance (do they prefer to dominate, or be dominated? do they have experience as a Dom? Do they have a Dom that they trust already? What kind of things do they enjoy as/with their Dominant partner?) 

E - Extra info (any other fetishes? feet? leather? role playing? blood? fantasies that they might want to experience not on this list?)

F - Food play (do they like using food in the bedroom? are there any foods they prefer to use during sex or foreplay? any they’d like to try?)

G - Group sex (would they have a threeway? four? an orgy? do they put on a show for spectators? or do they like to keep it just between them and their partner?) 

H - Humiliation (does degradation and insults get them hot? do they get off on humiliating someone else? what kind of humiliation is good for them?) 

I - Impact play (here’s where talking about things like spanking, paddles, canes, floggers and the like.) 

J - Jelly (what kind of lube are they using? is it flavored? have they tasted it? do they prefer to use something other than real lube during sex?) 

K - Kissing (what parts of their body do they like having kissed? what parts of their partner do they enjoy kissing? do they like leaving marks / having marks left on them?) 

L - Lighting (are the lights on? off? do they have some kind of mood lighting set up?) 

M - Masochism (do they like pain? scratching? biting? being bossed around? spoken down to? choked?) 

N - Not yet (orgasm delay? orgasm denial? do they tell their partner not to touch themselves for a certain amount of time or under certain circumstances? do they delay or deny other things like bathroom usage or food? do they need to beg first? do they like being denied / delayed?) 

O - Outdoor sex (have they ever done it in public? would they? where?)

P - Photography (are cameras allowed in the bedroom? do they send nudes? do they ask for nudes? would they ever record themselves having sex / being caught up in a sexual act?) 

Q - Quiet please (what’s the volume like in the bedroom? are they quiet? do they scream? do they like a loud partner? do they prefer if their partner is more soft spoken?)

R - Routine (do they have a routine when it comes to picking up one night stands? do they have scheduled sex with their partner? are things spontaneous or planned ahead of time?) 

S - Sleepy sex (do they give oral to wake their partner up? do they like receiving oral to wake up? do they like fucking their partner awake? being fucked awake? how about being fucked to sleep at night? do they have lazy morning sex?) 

T - Top or bottom (self explanatory…) 

U - Underwear (what kind of underwear do they put on in the morning, if any at all… do they own any sexy underwear or lingerie?) 

V - Voyeurism (do they like to watch, or are they more hands on? are they more of an exhibitionist?) 

W - Water (pool sex? bath / shower sex? are they into watersports at all?)

X - X-dressing (do they crossdress as a part of teasing / foreplay? does crossdressing turn them on? turn their partner on? do they prefer to do it or watch their partner crossdress instead? do they use other costumes? cat ears, tails, etc?) 

Y - Yes, Master (what kinds of names are used during sex? do they like being called master / mistress, daddy, etc…? what names do they call their partner?) 

Z - Zones (what are their erogenous zones? what spots on their body should be touched, bitten, kissed, when someone wants to get them in the mood?) 

[officeoftheheadmaster]

How exactly do you plan on responding to the Order of the Primroses' threats? Does the Office of the Headmaster respond to terrorists?

“ The Order of the Primrose is a thing of the past. As proven by their belief that money is reason enough for us to abandon our efforts. This is not 1820. People have more - have always had more - to offer than the sum of their bank accounts. If they want to see change then let them come out of the shadows and tell us, face to face, their vision for the future. Until then they are not worth my consideration. That being said, I will personally be replacing the stolen money and donating it to the chosen submissive assistance charities. Just because the leaders of our society can’t be bothered to take care of others doesn’t mean I share in their indifference. ”

[officeoftheheadmaster]

What's the sweetest thing a sub has ever done for you, Headmaster?

“ I don’t think my submissive would appreciate being exposed in this manner. We enjoy our privacy very much.”

[officeoftheheadmaster]

You scared of the Order, Headmaster?

     “What reason do I have to be afraid of a vigilante society? If they were capable of running this school than Windsor wouldn’t have been skimming off the top for all of those years. Their rejection of change only proves that they are afraid of me.”

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Dear Headmaster

Dear Headmaster