Infragilis

Hi I'm Persephone, and yes I am a librarian. If you don't think that's the wickedest thing ever then you haven't met me.

[persephone-morris]

Whose stupid idea was this?

[rhett-bloodthirsty-darrow-blog]

I myself have never feel into this state of mind. I been around much longer than these so call old men in the Ministry. They know better than to treat their fellow magical folks like this. Yes, and I believe that muggles are a great assist to the magical community. Of course. No boring details will be implied here. *goes over to sit on his chair;open his desk draw and pulls out a book and slams it on his desk* First we have to get them where it hurts. But to do so we will need to a few people. We already have me. The vampire. *grins* You, the intelligent one. You are basically the head of the library. Which means you can get all the books we need. Now we can’t do these with just two people. We need two more. One with the bronze and one that could be followed to be evil, but is secretly working for the greater good. Sounds good so far?

[persephone-morris]

Well aren't you so freaking magical. I don't see how being older than them is really doing you much good right now. Even if you don't look all that much older than me. Oh great a vampire perfect. Now explain to me how this is going to help us. Though I am very interested in the part of hitting them where it hurts, it's just the manner of finding the sore spot. Keep talking..

[persephone-morris]

Whose stupid idea was this?

[rhett-bloodthirsty-darrow-blog]

Wow, and you are usually the most calmest staff we have here. Look, perhaps a riot will cause them to see that the shit they are doing is unnecessary. But it could also end up you or someone you love getting hurt. With that said, fireball. You need to simmer down a bit and help me come up with a plan. I’m all for reasonable plans that have a do able out come. So you in or do you want to leave and see where these riot takes you?

[persephone-morris]

Well how am I expected to be calm when I'm being told that my family and I are a bunch of undesirables. I might not be the primmest girl around the school, but that doesn't make me garbage. My ancestors don't have anything to do with my worth either. At least they shouldn't, but because a couple of old men in the ministry think they do. You know, even if I could choose to have pureblood parents I wouldn't want them. I like the perspective that my mum gave me. I'm listening. So start talking and don't waste my time with extraneous details. 

[persephone-morris]

Whose stupid idea was this?

[rhett-bloodthirsty-darrow-blog]

*sees her making a scene;rushes over to her and pulls her aside into his class room* Are you trying to get yourself killed or worse one of those students who being captive killed? *locks his door;putting a silent charm on it* Yelling and screaming isn’t going to resolve this issue at hand. It will only make matters worse. *takes a deep breath* We need to find away to fight against this. They are only children.

[persephone-morris]

Does it look like I give a shit? Because I really don't right now. If I get myself killed it's only going to speed the process along. Relax Mr. Muscles I haven't gone near any of the kids in my rage. Nobody can be tied to me being pissed off. I don't talk to the small people anyway. I don't think sitting around letting them get away with this ridiculous shit is going to do anything either. Causing a riot might at least get somebody's attention. Wow thank you for pointing out that they're children. I had no clue about that. You're a genius you know that?

[persephone-morris]

Whose stupid idea was this?

Because when I find out who it was I'm going to make them swallow a couple of books so they can ingest some knowledge. It'll be good for them.

[thewolfeinthenight-blog]

Rabbits are pretty scary. With their beady eyes and big buck teeth. Hoppy legs and twitchy noses…..they just. Aren’t. Cute.

[persephone-morris]

Rabbits are not scary. Have you actually seen a rabbit in real life? They are fluffy, and friendly, and all around perfect. I'll also have you know that my patronus is a rabbit. Is there any particular reason that rabbits make you uneasy? Besides their outward appearance?

[ashton-thebroodyone]

I over heard a few of the students today talking about me and a student of mine.

[ashton-thebroodyone]

Wait, there are others besides these two young ladies. In which will have dentition now for spreading such a rumor. I have? Is it due to this or is it due to my. How do I say this, ‘Lame way of teaching?’ Or perhaps it’s a cocktail of both? No matter I will have this resolved, Perspephone.

[persephone-morris]

There's only been a few giggles and whispers here and there. Actually I've heard them talk about quite a few of the TA's as well.. And one of the librarians I work with. To be fair to them, I don't think the staff was as attractive when we went to school as it is now. But yeah your name has come up more lately, so who's this Harley chick? Do you think she's preeeetttty Ash? 

[ashton-thebroodyone]

I over heard a few of the students today talking about me and a student of mine.

The two young girls, whom are fourth years. Where giggling about me and a certain seventh year young lady. Saying that I have a obvious crush on the say student. I would like to clear this up. Harley is my friend and one of my bright students. She is nothing more than that. I promise you.

[persephone-morris]

Oh so Harley is the girl I've been hearing girls whispers about when I hear your name. You've been quite the gossip topic in the library. Have you been up to something horrible and.. What's the word the little Gryffindors would say... Scandalous?

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[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. 

[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. 

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[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]

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. 

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[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.

[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. 

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[blooddoesntfazeme-deactivated20]

If you were concerned about the state of your room I would be dragging you to the infirmary. I know how much you care about your books. Boundary issues? Maybe they didn’t like touching your books because they were intimidated by you, or them… depending on how well they could read. [Smiles] My cousin used to talk about it a lot when I was growing up… that’s why you’re named Persephone, because of your mum’s love for Greek Mythology?

Whenever Aston makes a joke it’s awkward, because they either don’t make sense or just aren’t funny.

[persephone-morris]

Maybe one day it'll concern me, but Hell will likely freeze over first. I just don't see what the big deal is if nobody is never going to see it, if I know where things are they don't need to be color coded. Books are the closest things I will ever have to children. They're much cleaner and while they may keep me up at night I still have the choice to go to sleep whenever I want.. I just never want to. I think it was a mixture of both because they knew that if they touched any of my mythology books they would not live to tell about it. Yes, that's why all of my siblings names relate to mythology. Although most of the boys names are a little lesser known ones. Just because nobody could live in a house with a kid named Zeus. 

Most of the time they don't make sense.. because he uses way too many words nobody knows, or has used in the past century. 

[persephone-morris]

Hmm

[blooddoesntfazeme-deactivated20]

The way you care so much about the state of books in this library is seriously fascinating, Sephy [smirks]. As long as you don’t have to pay for new books, add them, I’m sure Minerva won’t mind. Are you interested in Greek Mythology?

Did anything interesting happen at dinner? I took a nap in my office and slept through it for the second time. I really need to drink more coffee.

[persephone-morris]

Well I may not be as concerned about the state of my room compared to the state of the books, but it's because they're important. Especially because they were always the one thing my brothers wouldn't touch of mine. I still don't understand their boundary issues. Yeah it's kind of something my mum passed down to me just because she always talked about it so passionately. 

Not really. Ashton tried to make a joke, but it was just awkward. 

[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. 

[persephone-morris]

I only have one petpeeve with this job

[blooddoesntfazeme-deactivated20]

I don’t think age is the problem, if someone is going to be an ass, they will be an ass at whatever age they are. Most of my suggestions for getting them to not do those things would land us both in trouble, and probably lose me my job, so I won’t suggest them, but I feel for you all the same. Sometimes, I don’t understand why I waste my time trying to teach some of them. I preferred not to make out with the boys when I was here, they were jerks with arrogance that inflated their heads three times the size… no wait, that was when I hexed them, my bad. They’re children, they won’t, guaranteed. That’s nice, you must be pleased. Everyone has a different nickname for me, this is becoming exasperating. You need to get together and decide on one only. I’m fine, busy wasting my life trying not to hex my own students half the time, but fine.

[persephone-morris]

Still at least it would keep the teenagers out of here. I think anybody else is smarter about where they want to jump each others bones. I really don't care if people want to do that, but they need to stop sharing it with the world. You're having sex great. I really don't give a shit. You could still suggest the ideas.. We'd only get in trouble if I actually used them, and I'm not that stupid. I like my job enough that I don't want to throw it away because some kids can't keep track of their things. I don't think I could ever actually teach these kids, I'd probably get in trouble with what I said to them. It would be worth it though. Pft like I'm going to share my nickname for you with other people, they're not cool enough. I like different nicknames, they add personality.. but if it really bugs you I can just call you Amelia.

[thewolfeinthenight-blog]

Drowning is a pretty scary boggart….well my boggart would probably turn into something else than the fear I told the students. My boggart might be something else but…to be honest, im terrified of rabbits…

[persephone-morris]

It's pretty scary in real life as well. Wait did I hear you right? Did you just say you're afraid of rabbits? Why? Rabbits are so cute and sweet, they're not anything to be afraid of. It's not like they're going to attack you in your sleep.

[persephone-morris]

I only have one petpeeve with this job

[blooddoesntfazeme-deactivated20]

Ugh, why you still let them walk through the door is a mystery to me, Sephy. You’re lucky it was unused, when I was here, the library was a make out hot spot, especially in the goblin poetry section. No-one ever went there, so I’m just saying, keep an eye out. [Shivers] I don’t even want to think about the disgusting behaviour of my students… anyway, other than that, how have you been?

[persephone-morris]

Trust me, if I could stop them from coming in I would. I'd set up an age line to keep out the disrespectful little arses. I don't want to have to always be piling their stuff and having to help them dig through it later. I think I would have lost it if it was used. I would have made one of the guys take care of it. Jayden or James can be on condom duty. I don't need that in my life. I never really made out in the library.. I preferred the Quidditch pitch. I don't want to keep an eye out, what they do in the goblin poetry section is their business. They just need to clean up after themselves. Pretty good. One of the twins just got engaged.. so there's a nice self-esteem boost. What about you Aims?

[thewolfeinthenight-blog]

Well Id say mine’s more rational than that. How a fear of raw potatoes could ever be rationalized is beyond me.

I dont want to tell you what mine is….I dont like being made fun of…Even if its just you Persephone

[persephone-morris]

It has to do with some dream she had as a kid that's haunted her since and I don't know all the details. I don't think any of my fears are all that strange or crazy.

Oh come on I'm not going to make fun of you. Would it make you feel better if I told you what I think my boggart would be? I'm sure it would be drowning.. Even though I've never met a boggart in my life. Actually I don't know how it would take this form, but I can't think of anything that's scarier to me.