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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 17, 2018 22:14:12 GMT
Well that was a bit surprising, but a welcome surprise. If she were anyone at work, they'd be grilling him for hours after screwing up so badly. At least she was letting him get away with it. How would he explain the fact David McKay was a good friend of his who was killed, and he just took the chance for a little bit of freedom because he was being hunted for a crime he didn't commit? Everything was so complicated. Not to mention this was his granddaughter.
"I appreciate that. Now, what do you think if I bring in a dementor for class? Or go werewolf hunting? Oh, or I could bring in an Inferi!"
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Post by Nymphadora Tonks on Oct 17, 2018 22:44:45 GMT
"I think I'm going to have to take a T, Professor."
She gave him an 'are you crazy' look. Honestly, on top of the curse on the position, it seemed like anyone who got hired for it seemed to have a few screws loose. She hated to think that this was the case, but. It seemed like a fail-proof theory so far.
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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 17, 2018 22:59:13 GMT
He raised an eyebrow. Why wasn't she praising him for such good ideas? Didn't these kids like the practical lessons instead of listening to someone drone on? Maybe it wasn't intense enough…
"Maybe I could ask Hagrid to procure a manticore for me then. Or we could go up to the mountains one weekend and take care of this giant cell that's been attacking nearby wizarding villages." He nodded triumphantly. Yes, that would surely get her excited for class!
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Post by Nymphadora Tonks on Oct 18, 2018 0:06:56 GMT
"Manticore?!"
Though, an idea popped into her mind at this wasn't there someone who specialized in beasts... Fantastic Beasts? He seemed to be focusing on these dark creatures... and having an expert on hand would probably be a lot safer than this dunderhead just randomly bringing in creatures.
"Uhmm... I don't know about that; but, isn't there someone that specialized in ... magical creatures? Possibly a guest lecturer?"
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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 18, 2018 0:13:41 GMT
He tilted his head to the side for a moment, his eyes having turned to a nice lavender color as he was peacefully in thought about it. That could be a lot of fun. But didn’t students like practical things? A guest lecturer could shake things up a bit, he supposed. That guy could also be some fun. He wrote a note for himself for later to call him up and see if he could come by – he was fairly old by now, but he was still the expert when it came to that. Maybe he could plan it for after that lesson with the Grindylows in the lake...
"I do know a guy. Used to be a Hufflepuff. He's in his seventies now, but he's the leading magical creature expert. But he's also a more of a 'care of magical creatures' sort of guy than a 'disable the creature and run away' sort of guy. He could be interesting still, I suppose."
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Post by Nymphadora Tonks on Oct 18, 2018 0:19:11 GMT
Why on earth was she giving this guy suggestions? Should he be the one planning these things? None the less, him taking the suggestion did give her a feeling of... something. She was proud of it, anyway.
"I--Hufflepuff was he? Interesting. I think it would be really interesting. And I'm sure he could procure up some ... uh, more interesting creatures to show us?"
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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 18, 2018 10:55:40 GMT
McKay chuckled looking at her for a moment. He remembered how he looked up to the guy quite a bit. He hoped he could come by for a quick thing at least – David knew the guy, Theo did not and boy, he was almost like an elated young boy who was about to meet his hero. He remembered sitting with David chatting about a bunch of different things just in general, and David knowing Newt was one of the things he envied most of all.
"You know, Theodore Blake was similar in the career path he chose to this guy – Newt Scamander. He wrote Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt did. Theo, instead of looking for magical beasts and understanding them, looked for magical people and attempted to understand them – especially the most isolated ones. There's a completely isolated community down in Antarctica – its under the ground and the only way to get there is to apparate inside – there's wards so the muggles can't sense them at all too."
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Post by Nymphadora Tonks on Oct 18, 2018 11:16:06 GMT
Careful there, McKay, keep talking with information like that, and she's likely to put all the pieces together sooner rather than later...
Tonks blinked. Well, that was certainly riveting. She wouldn't mind a study of that, especially if there was some further research on metamorphmaguses involved.
"That would be an interesting read," she said giving him a nod, sitting back in her chair, in thought. "I wouldn't mind a further study into the metamorphmagus skill. I think it would be beneficial; I'd like to become an auror after Hogwars, and I think it's a really useful skill to have, for it. ...Problem is my uh," and she laughs here. "Well, I ain't the most graceful swan."
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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 18, 2018 11:22:48 GMT
Sorry, not sorry. He's just excited someone is interested in him and not just McKay. Then again, there was reason for that. Honestly, he loved being Theodore Blake – until his parents died at least, even if it was a sad life being denied by the woman he loved, and a child of his claimed as someone else's. David was just a plain old auror – no offense to David, may he rest in peace. He was such a kind guy – a bit eccentric, but then again, that might be why they got along so much.
He gave her a slight snort as he set one of the essays to the side – an A, which wasn't terrible. He'd already graded a T which was a bit sad. "Well, if I became an auror, I'm sure you'd have no problem with it."
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Post by Nymphadora Tonks on Oct 18, 2018 12:02:59 GMT
He had a point there, she had to admit.
If he was an auror, that was. She giggled, "no problem, sure. Well, I still hope to gain a little bit more graceful footing regardless. But that's still a while from now, gotta get through school and somehow... somehow earn the grades."
Defense Against the Dark Arts was indeed going much better than it had been in previous years, so O.W.Ls didn't look so dismal and she wouldn't have to stress after the Christmas holidays. Thank Merlin, she had better things to be worrying about. Like a certain Lupin.
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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 18, 2018 12:11:28 GMT
He chuckled, rubbing the back of his head. "Admittedly, I didn't do very well in Potions. I remember Slughorn always got onto me for that." He paused. "I ended up getting the grades I needed, but just barely. Still was part of his silly club – saw potential in me in areas that were not Potions. Boy, I remember asking Tom to help me out from time to time." Maybe that was why Tom was so angry. He just wanted Theo to pay him back for the free tutoring. Or it was because Tom was a psychopath and he didn't realize it until after his parents died. One or the other. Boy, if it was because of the tutoring and feeling like he should get some payment for it, Theo would feel a bit bad for it…
"Old Sluggy was a good head of house –" He paused for a moment again. "Though he wasn't mine." No, not at all. You were a Hufflepuff, remember that. Boy, he really hoped she wouldn't look up David's classmates – though Tom was a common name, wasn't it? It was probably just fine. "I can help you out if you're struggling in something – just not potions. Ask Slughorn for that." He laughed, rubbing the side of his nose for a moment and taking off his reading glasses, setting them aside. Sometimes he needed a break from reading the same thing over and over again just phrased differently.
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Post by Nymphadora Tonks on Oct 18, 2018 12:17:52 GMT
"I wouldn't mind the tutoring. I'm not struggling at the moment, but if I find something, I'll definitely come to you."
He was being kind again, and this made her smile. Something about it just... felt natural.
"I'm actually okay in potions myself, though if rumour has it well enough, that Rose Lupin has a knack for them; unlike her brother who very nearly explodes cauldrons any chance he gets. There are just some people who get it, and those who don't."
Subtle art, Potions, was.
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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 18, 2018 12:23:23 GMT
He points at her and gives her a wink. "You've got it." Wow, now you were trying to act all cool. David – Theo – whatever you wanted to be called, you're lame. You're not cool at all. Except he really did want at least Tonks to like him. For reasons. That should be obvious to a reader, even if the characters didn't get it yet.
He pulled out a bag of crackers and munched on one of them. He offered her one. They were just plain saltine type crackers. Weird. "Want one?" He liked salty things. Crackers were salty. They also helped fill up his stomach if he was craving something. Just over all he thought they were a good snack to have at times.
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Post by Nymphadora Tonks on Oct 18, 2018 21:20:05 GMT
What in Merlin's name was this guy going. Now it was like he was attempting to act all hip with her. She rose a brow not falling for it.
"Don't even try, Professor. The generation gap is already there. You're old enough to be my grandfather."
She meant it as a joke.
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Post by David T. McKay on Oct 18, 2018 21:24:44 GMT
He indeed begins to choke on the cracker. He coughs and hits his chest a couple of times before he managed to clear his airway, his eyes watering. Oh god, she knew, didn't she? Shit, this was just great. She was saying that to let him know she knew. Good job Theo, you suck at this. He took in a few deep breaths, his eyes turning a bit dark.
"Merlin's beard…" He shook his head and rubbed at his temples, "What gave it away? Was it the Metamorphagus thing? Or the stories?"
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