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In youth we learn; in age we understand
Mar. 2nd, 2009 03:34 pmRecent events have inspired me to take a slow amble down memory lane to revisit my own days as a student here at Hogwarts. It seems so long ago now, I suppose because it was! But oh yes, we partook of our fair share of riotous living back in the day. Every new generation of students here at Hogwarts carries itself as if it were the first - the first to discover Honeydukes, the first to find that passageway behind that statue (you all know the one, I'm sure). The first to struggle with homework, fall out with old chums, discover the delights of new chums, run in the snow on the Quidditch pitch the day before a big match. It's all happened before, and I'm sure it will all happen again and again, long after this old body has given out.
They arrive so wide-eyed and full of potential, and they leave so bright and full of hope. It's really quite a marvellous place to spend one's life.
That's not to say there aren't less pleasant tasks that one must fulfil as a teacher, and especially a Head of House. I must confess, I've never much enjoyed the disciplining aspects, even those that are pre-emptive. I much prefer to let the children learn from their mistakes as they go, guiding them where necessary, and sanctioning them only where unavoidable. But then, this is quite a serious matter - and if it takes a few strong and carefully placed words to prevent any inappropriate or unwise actions against another student's property, well, I suppose it's best to step in and act now.
I must simply hope that they all heed my words of guidance on this matter, understand the very grave consequences of disregarding the warning they've had, and leave well enough alone.
They arrive so wide-eyed and full of potential, and they leave so bright and full of hope. It's really quite a marvellous place to spend one's life.
That's not to say there aren't less pleasant tasks that one must fulfil as a teacher, and especially a Head of House. I must confess, I've never much enjoyed the disciplining aspects, even those that are pre-emptive. I much prefer to let the children learn from their mistakes as they go, guiding them where necessary, and sanctioning them only where unavoidable. But then, this is quite a serious matter - and if it takes a few strong and carefully placed words to prevent any inappropriate or unwise actions against another student's property, well, I suppose it's best to step in and act now.
I must simply hope that they all heed my words of guidance on this matter, understand the very grave consequences of disregarding the warning they've had, and leave well enough alone.
