Unfortunately. [Waver doesn't hide the disdain, or the grimace on his face.] I like to think that what I disliked, I've actively worked against in my own time as a professor.
[But very, very willing to step away from the matter of why Kayneth is the actual worst ever, Waver seizes on the opportunity for a topic change.] Lupin, yes? I met him at the Barrel's party in December.
Should I be calling you Professor Waver? I've never really known what formality to take.
[ They went straight from research to their friendship, of sorts, via Harry. She's never really asked much about his history of position beyond what she knew about him here in the Drabworld. ]
That's him. He was my Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in my third year.
Hermione moves and sits down, looking more than a little excited. ]
Most of them are self-explanatory. Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology are the lessons we all have to take in our first year. From our third year onwards we can also take Artithmancy, Muggle Studies, Divination, Ancient Runes and Care of Magical Creatures.
Ahhh, okay, that makes sense. Potions and alchemy probably have enough in common that the latter is just a specialized version of the former, isn't it?
[Waver's trying not to launch into ask a million questions mode. His hands grip the railing as they descend into the basement, the cage catching his eye for only a moment. It gets nothing more than a raised eyebrow, and Waver's attention then returns to Hermione.]
Too many things going on in one lab can also be a true nightmare to keep track of.
Absolutely. At least I can brew the healing potions while also making the salves by hand.
[ And inside they go! To one side is her trunk of ingredients, set up and open, and on the other are two cauldrons. One of them is a deep purple colour while the other is more of a golden colour, as though she's shoved some gold bars into the cauldron and crossed her fingers. Tucked in the corner is a desk where vials and equipment rests - knives, mortar and pestle, that sort of thing. ]
[Waver's grin nearly hurts as he walks in, taking a good look around. Sure, Morla had gifted him a work room back in Caer Scima, but he had almost no time to use it, as he had gone out on diplomacy work soon after, and then moved out. The room's contents had moved with him to the Barrel, but there was no real time to sit and work.
He's careful to not get his face too close to the cauldrons - nothing like sticking your face over what boils down to a vat of magical chemicals - but the colours within well. Funny, given the courts' colour preferences.
Finally, he approaches the desk, comparing what was given to him against Hermione's. He could use some more knives, and should probably steal the kitchen's mortar and pstel sometime soon.]
It's a lovely set up, it really is. How long did it take you to get all the equipment?
A few months after I got my house, really. I've been a bit lucky and I do feel like I cheated the system a little bit.
[ She motions to the small beaded bag, resting innocently on the desk. ]
I had everything I needed in there. My potions textbook, some vials, a cauldron. I asked for potions supplies as a gift from the monarchs not long after I got here so I was given the ingredients I needed to at least make a start and the rest I've traded for, here and there. My friends give me things in return for the potions I make them, so I keep a fairly decent balance.
[ His grin is enough for Hermione, enough to know she did right by letting him take a look inside. Not many people have been down here, no one really all that interested in the boring brewing bit, so she welcomes it. ]
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[ Hermione leans forward, almost instantly. ]
Wait, um. Magic Crests? Things that have the knowledge of previous generations?
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[ There's a bit of pride, knowing something, and she takes a sip of her drink before she leans on the counter. ]
We decided that the Crests were a bit like having the formula for a mathematical problem but never being taught exactly how to use it.
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[ ... That she can't imagine, but she supposes it makes sense. ]
I'm not the only one with a Professor here, then. We've got more in common than I thought, Waver.
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[But very, very willing to step away from the matter of why Kayneth is the actual worst ever, Waver seizes on the opportunity for a topic change.] Lupin, yes? I met him at the Barrel's party in December.
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[ They went straight from research to their friendship, of sorts, via Harry. She's never really asked much about his history of position beyond what she knew about him here in the Drabworld. ]
That's him. He was my Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in my third year.
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[Equality's hard to win here, honestly. Waver likes to enforce it when he can.]
Oh, well that's a department more impressive than anything we've got back home.
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Her smile is a lot softer, now, and she glances down at her drink, a bit more shy. ]
I could tell you about all the subjects, if you'd like. It's not all Potions and teleporting.
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Hermione moves and sits down, looking more than a little excited. ]
Most of them are self-explanatory. Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology are the lessons we all have to take in our first year. From our third year onwards we can also take Artithmancy, Muggle Studies, Divination, Ancient Runes and Care of Magical Creatures.
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That's a practical core. No alchemy department?
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Only if there's enough interest. We learn aspects of it in Potions but the specialised teaching? Only if it's worth the time it would take, I think.
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Ahhh, okay, that makes sense. Potions and alchemy probably have enough in common that the latter is just a specialized version of the former, isn't it?
[Guess what he is really, Hermione.]
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I have a question for you, Waver.
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[ No, that isn't an innuendo. ]
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[Is it Christmas?!]
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Of course I am! It's just downstairs.
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Drinks allowed?
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[ But she trusts him. She goes to the door, opening it and heading straight towards the basement. ]
I'm only brewing two at a time until I get my hands on a few more cauldrons, but I don't think I'm doing too badly.
[ ... Please ignore the really obvious steel caged room opposite the door to the lab, Waver. ]
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Too many things going on in one lab can also be a true nightmare to keep track of.
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[ And inside they go! To one side is her trunk of ingredients, set up and open, and on the other are two cauldrons. One of them is a deep purple colour while the other is more of a golden colour, as though she's shoved some gold bars into the cauldron and crossed her fingers. Tucked in the corner is a desk where vials and equipment rests - knives, mortar and pestle, that sort of thing. ]
And here is my home away from home.
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He's careful to not get his face too close to the cauldrons - nothing like sticking your face over what boils down to a vat of magical chemicals - but the colours within well. Funny, given the courts' colour preferences.
Finally, he approaches the desk, comparing what was given to him against Hermione's. He could use some more knives, and should probably steal the kitchen's mortar and pstel sometime soon.]
It's a lovely set up, it really is. How long did it take you to get all the equipment?
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[ She motions to the small beaded bag, resting innocently on the desk. ]
I had everything I needed in there. My potions textbook, some vials, a cauldron. I asked for potions supplies as a gift from the monarchs not long after I got here so I was given the ingredients I needed to at least make a start and the rest I've traded for, here and there. My friends give me things in return for the potions I make them, so I keep a fairly decent balance.
[ His grin is enough for Hermione, enough to know she did right by letting him take a look inside. Not many people have been down here, no one really all that interested in the boring brewing bit, so she welcomes it. ]
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hermione i'm going to cry from that magic of friendship comment.
the most powerful magic after love!!!
honestly i'm tempted to say let's end it here BECAUSE IT'S A REALLY GOOD SPOT.