A Note to All Students

[occlumens_snape]

For all students who have found their way to this message, I congratulate for having intelligence greater than the average simian. I would like to remind all students that all comments publically aired in this journal shall be treated as spoken words, so I would be very careful with what you have to say. I do expect the students of Slytherin

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[msr_moony]

Unusual indeed, Severus. I do know how rare returning to the Post of Defense Against The Darks Arts teacher is, believe me.

[occlumens_snape]

...some say the position is cursed, though I'm very certain you're quite familiar with many meanings for that word. How very like an alumni of the house of Gryffindor to enjoy tempting fate.

[msr_moony]

Tempting fate...I do suppose it could be considered that. But I hardly think I am alone in it. There are many others in this school who might say the same, wouldn't you think?

[occlumens_snape]

There are many of student and staff in the school who would openly admit they occasionally take unusually high risks in the line of work. I am not one of them.

[msr_moony]

If you say so.

[occlumens_snape]

So.

Your biting wit seems to fail you.

[msr_moony]

And yours is sharp as ever.

[occlumens_snape]

You are, I am certain, familiar with how pointed it can be.

[msr_moony]

It's cut is sharper than a stake's.

[occlumens_snape]

If that is the case, you may wish to turn tail before it hounds you to death.

[msr_moony]

I do have a bit of preparation before my classes tommorow yes. After all, I'd hate to be flapping around the room unprepared.

[occlumens_snape]

Contrary to popular opinion, I am quite unflappable, though it would be most unfortunate for your students if you were so worked up you began foaming at the mouth.

[msr_moony]

I would so hate to become one of those things that goes bump in the night.

[occlumens_snape]

I suppose then that your bark is worse than my bite.

[msr_moony]

I suppose. But if the students haven't started warding you off yet...

[occlumens_snape]

Cloves of garlic occasionally appear in my drawers. They fail to have done away with me yet. I do not seem to have a bane so easily accessed.