Next Generation 2

[choki]

Nikolaus remained silent. Pointless to continue the explanation, he resigned to the fact that these righteous wizards only believed they were upright and anyone who failed to comply with the so-called right ways were wrong. Nothing would seem to change the impression he had given to others, the same way it did before. Perhaps, no one would ever understand him.

[Q.Araignee]

Gwydion turned to the woman Damien was talking to, who seemed to be the Headmistress. He bowed his head respectfully before speaking.

"My apologies, ma'am, for bursting in unannounced. I merely wished to try and avoid more trouble than necessary in sorting this out and allowing normal lessons to resume. I believe it would be more beneficial for all concerned if I were to talk to Nikolaus myself right now and report immediately to both yourself and Mr Nomare after the next lesson- which will be starting in about five minutes, I believe. I wish to clear this up as cleanly as possible, I assure you."

[DucksRMagical]

What on earth was going on? Galena groaned inwardly as she realized how out of the loop she was. What a fine headmistress she was making. Aurors bursting in and her teachers dueling with each other. Not to mention the dragon Damien mentioned.

"Will someone please explain to me what is going on in my own school? What is this dragon you're talking about? And why is the Ministry sending Aurors to check up on things?" Galena was getting quite frustrated that nobody was telling her about this dragon incident, as well as everything else.

[FawkesthePhoenix]

Valencia stepped forward and explained everything to Galena, though her eyes (and in Nikolaus's case, glare) were still fixed on the three angry wizards. "Nikolaus performed an inexcusable tranfiguration of a highly magical object into a full-blown dragon. He then created another creature made of water to battle it! All in front of students with no safety precautions!" Galena looked shocked. Valencia turned her attention to the three men staring daggers at each other. Her voice took on a soothing yet firm tone that seemed to radiate authority. "I'm sure we can all solve this calmly and effectively. Now I would appreciate it if all three of you would please take one large step away from the others, lest you all be tempted into more violence." Valencia addressed the Ministry Official, "I understand that you are here because of the display of magic by Nikolaus earlier today, is that correct?"

[Q.Araignee]

There was something odd about this other teacher, a more subtle form of authority hung about her then that of the Headmistress. Gwydion complied with her request to step back before turning his full attention to her.

"Indeed, that is what prompted Mister Potter to send me here. Although it was suggested that I remain on the grounds once the matter has been dealt with, after certain other recent events- if you understand my train of thought, Miss."

[FawkesthePhoenix]

"Of course, I understand comepletely." Valencia now spoke to everyone. "I'm sure we can think of a compromise that everyone is content with. Any ideas?" Valencia asked pointedly.

[DucksRMagical]

Galena stared at the three wizards for a few moments and vaguely registered Valencia talking to the Auror. She was shocked that Nikolaus had attempted such magic on the grounds without so much as a thought to the safety of the students. She was even more shocked that this had transpired without her even being aware of it. Galena really needed to secure a new Transfiguration teacher and fast.

Galena shook her head to clear her thoughts and then turned to the Auror, "I don't believe we have ever met. I'm Galena Sprague, Headmistress. Is there something specific I can help you with?" Galena stuck her hand out to the Auror.

[choki]

Nikolaus was unable to understand their over reactions to the prior incident. He had everything under perfect control, yet to them, he could have endangered the students.

"What have they took me for? A fool?" These words rang constantly in his head ever since the start of this meaingless conversation. He stepped forward to pick up his scattered wand, only to have the rest watched intently.

[FawkesthePhoenix]

"And if everyone could put their wands away, please." Valencia insisted firmly, stowing her own in her robes. "I think everyone will be more open to suggestions without them being enforced by raised wands."

[DucksRMagical]

"Excellent idea," Galena replied, but didn't put her wand away. "Now, can I get anyone a chair?" She waved her wand in complicated motions and a few comfy armchairs appeared out of thin air.

Galena put her wand into her robes and took her seat behind the desk. "Please, sit down everyone. Help yourself to the biscuits." Galena gestured to the tin of chocolate covered biscuits on her desk.

[FawkesthePhoenix]

Valencia sat down softly on a pale blue armchair to Galena's right. "Yes, do make yourselves comfortable."

[choki]

Taking his wand, Nikolaus wiped it against his robe, apparently disgusted by the fact that it was used by someone other than him. Damien saw that smirk on his face but held on, a bit unwillingly. It was unwise to start another fight.

He stashed his wand and sat down.

[salemboy]

Damien finally realized that this situation needed to be sorted out, or Potter actually WOULD deport him. He sat down and stowed his wand. Then before anybody could stop him, he pulled out the same potion he'd used at Hagrid's hut, and threw it down. It shattered and once again released the white gas. He breathed deeply and felt himself calm down.

[Q.Araignee]

Gwydion shook the Headmistresses hand warmly before sitting down in a dark violet armchair and putting his wand away. When Damien smashed the vial of a curious potion, he took a deep breathe- it seemed harmless enough, calming effects on all around and not much else, so he let it be.

"Ms Sprague, a pleasure to make your acquaintance. As I'm sure you remember the events of the past few days well enough, I'll be brief. Mister Potter was concerned about the situation and resolved that if anything out of the ordinary happened he would send one of us to investigate and, at the discretion of yourself, remain on the grounds. An extra safety precaution, that's all- none of us would want a repeat of what transpired in '97, though that is the most extreme example."

[salemboy]

Damien remained calm, but managed to say it all the same. "With all due respect, they already have an auror present. I believe that Mr. Potter does not know that. He has met me before and knows I'm capable to help with this school."