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alt_savithaI've been giving some thought to the question of instructors and I've thought of a few who might be qualified.
Neave Cavanaugh and Jove Bobolis were in school at around the same time as Gwendolyn. (And the Carrows.) Cavanaugh's a Herbologist -- had a book come out for the popular market a year or two back, I think, someone gave it to me as a birthday gift for some reason. I'm not sure why; I loathe gardening. She was also a Hufflepuff, which would be convenient. Jove Bobolis was noted at being exceptional at Transfiguration and I think he was either a Hufflepuff or a Gryffindor -- if the latter, I'm sure Lana would not object in the slightest to passing off that responsibility.
Of course, I have no idea if either is suited to teaching. Which is why I thought I'd also mention Xerxes Glozeman. He taught Charms for a few years, once we'd removed that loathsome little goblin who taught it before the war. Xerxes was certainly more talented at Charms than any other area, but he was a thoroughly talented wizard, and he was a fine teacher.
Neave Cavanaugh and Jove Bobolis were in school at around the same time as Gwendolyn. (And the Carrows.) Cavanaugh's a Herbologist -- had a book come out for the popular market a year or two back, I think, someone gave it to me as a birthday gift for some reason. I'm not sure why; I loathe gardening. She was also a Hufflepuff, which would be convenient. Jove Bobolis was noted at being exceptional at Transfiguration and I think he was either a Hufflepuff or a Gryffindor -- if the latter, I'm sure Lana would not object in the slightest to passing off that responsibility.
Of course, I have no idea if either is suited to teaching. Which is why I thought I'd also mention Xerxes Glozeman. He taught Charms for a few years, once we'd removed that loathsome little goblin who taught it before the war. Xerxes was certainly more talented at Charms than any other area, but he was a thoroughly talented wizard, and he was a fine teacher.
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Date: 2014-12-14 05:42 am (UTC)And I didn't know Xerxes taught for a while after the war, actually. I've always found him to be a fine wizard. I don't know if he'd be willing to spend a few years back here, but if he would, it would be a relief to have at least one potential hire there will be no doubt can pass a thorough security screening.
I'll talk to him, and feel out Cavanaugh and Bobolis as well. There's no hope we'll be able to hire replacements before the end of term, of course -- particularly not with the screening and background checks I will be insisting upon -- but at least it's only exams next week, and thankfully all of our former colleagues had already filed copies of their planned exams, albeit without answer keys in some cases. (And Lord knows I am not qualified to mark half of them.) At least the students won't be too badly penalised. And we can work out who will proctor what, tomorrow. If I have to call in favours, I will.
Guildmaster Bright has let me know he has someone in mind for Astronomy, and after a long discussion with St M's, we've worked out a temporary bargain there; they'll be adding Hogwarts as a station on their ward rotations. Which means a different person each shift, and we may run into some issues with continuity of care, but it will get us through the next week while we look for a more long-term solution, at least. And does not impose upon Miss Perks any further.
This is beginning to seem less insurmountable than it seemed this morning, at least.