Written Memo

[oh_earwax]

[All teachers will receive a note on their desks, written in Dumbledore's distinctive hand.]

I'd like to see all the staff in the staffroom, if you please. We have a serious matter to discuss.

[Yukimi's note also reads:]

And I'd like to speak with you privately, Kazuhiko. In my office after the meeting, please.


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[yukimi-mama.livejournal.com]

[HE IS GOING TO DIE... He doesn't know how he's supposed to sit through this whole meeting and not throw up from panic.]

So.. I have an idea what this is about.

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[quixotical]

Really? Me neither!

( He does wonder why you look so pale though. ) I wonder why Dumbledore himself called us all here...

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[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

To discuss the rumor addressed in Miss Rochefort's post, Antonio. I assume you have all heard it by now?

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[quixotical]

Oh! ( Antonio looks surprised for a moment - he had been almost thinking that was all just some cruel joke she had been playing. Then again joke or not, that allegation was pretty serious. He nods in response, sitting up a little straighter. ) I don't know the full details of it, unfortunately. I guess rumor or not, it's pretty serious, huh?

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[yukimi-mama.livejournal.com]

We can't.. really take her seriously. I mean, she makes stuff up all the time. She does it for attention.

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[genki-ni-yuuki.livejournal.com]

Of course we do. Even if it's for attention, there has to be a reason for it.

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[yukimi-mama.livejournal.com]

I've been pulled into her tricks too many times, that's all..

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[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

When we do not listen to the children, Kazuhiko, or fail to take them seriously, we are lost.

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[yukimi-mama.livejournal.com]

Right.. Of course.

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[genki-ni-yuuki.livejournal.com]

I think that her family should be notified about what happened.

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[noheatnikki.livejournal.com]

I agree. It is a very serious accusation. If she's not making it up, we need to determine if the student is of age. That draws the line between unethical and illegal.

If she is making it up, and gives a name, I vote for expulsion. A whiff of this kind of scandal can ruin a career. She needs to be aware that there are serious consequences for this.

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[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

It would be both illegal and unethical in either case, Kate. As educators, we have been entrusted with the well-being of our students, and to violate that trust is a very serious infringement. The most important thing now is to find the student in question and make sure they receive the help they need.

I've already spoken with Miss Rochefort, and she told me that what she heard was a rumor. I believe I have impressed upon her the importance of reporting such gossip to the proper authorities in the future, but even if what she heard is not true, that does not mean she made it up, or had any malicious intent.

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[noheatnikki.livejournal.com]

With all due respect sir, are we discussing the same Lili Rochefort? Granted, my experience with her has been limited, but I can't recall an interaction with her that did not somehow involve malicious intent.

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[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

In matters as delicate as this, we would be remiss in our duties to simply disregard the words of any of our students, even those who may seem more recalcitrant than others. For the time being, I am inclined to believe that Miss Rochefort is speaking the truth until I receive information that would prove otherwise.

[vertulpen.livejournal.com]

[A long sigh from Thijs is the only sign he's here.]

[justliketherifle]

[ Sam's here, yup. Being a responsible TA. ]

If this is about the Love Potion incident, we're working on damage control...

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, I'm afraid we're here to discuss a far more serious matter.

[justliketherifle]

Oh. [ Well, shit. ] What's this about, then, sir?

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

Do you read the journal network very often, Sam?

[justliketherifle]

I, uh, try to stay out of people's business, if that's what you mean.

[ Which is 50% a lie, he keeps tabs on the students and on Dean, but teachers could get him in a nick of trouble... ]

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid there is, at the moment, a very nasty rumour circling regarding an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and student. That is what I've called you all here to discuss.

[justliketherifle]

Oh, I see. [ Shit. IT BETTER NOT BE DEAN. I-it can't be. He's not that dumb, is he? ]

You say it's a rumor... Does that mean the student hasn't stepped forward?

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

No student has stepped forward at this time, no, though there could be many reasons for that.

I would like very much if this whole business were nothing but a rumour.

[justliketherifle]

Yeah, I can imagine. [ Pause. ]

An issue like this has to be dealt with pretty sensitively. I can see why all the staff are involved...

Is the presumed student of age, at least? [ That would be a serious problem if they weren't. ]

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

At the moment, we can't know.

[broomscankill.livejournal.com]

I just gotta say, it's not me.

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

For that I am certainly thankful. But perhaps that is something that needn't have required clarification, Dean.

[noheatnikki.livejournal.com]

[Kate is slightly uncomfortable.]

This doesn't have anything to do with me and Puckerman, does it?

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

Should there be reason for concern?

[noheatnikki.livejournal.com]

Absolutely not, sir. None whatsoever.

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

Kate, your complete honesty would be appreciated.

[noheatnikki.livejournal.com]

There's just been some gossip that Puckerman has a crush on me. And we had to kiss each other because of one of those damn Christmas crackers. It got kids talking. That's all. When I talked to Lilli, she didn't insinuate that I was the professor she was referring to.

[oh-earwax.livejournal.com]

If this were to be more than that, I trust that you would be forthright with me on the matter.

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[bauhaus-mind.livejournal.com]

Yes sir?