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[thousandmore]

I must ask for all staff and... other beings to remain out of the library until further notice. The removal of books until the school year starts is strictly forbidden and if you are in possession of one, I would strongly urge you to return it as soon as possible. If you are a student with an overdue library book, you will find a way to return it

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[noheatnikki]

Excuse me, but you would be...?

[thousandmore]

The new librarian, Wan Shi Tong. And you, ma'am?

[noheatnikki]

Kate Beckett. I'm the new TA for Pre-Auror Studies. Nice to meet you.

[thousandmore]

I see, training children to work for the Ministry. Let us stay on good terms.

[noheatnikki]

I tend to view it more as training children to take care of themselves and protect society. The Ministry is secondary to that.

Welcome to Hogwarts. I hope you like it here.

[thousandmore]

I do not believe the Ministry has proven itself to be effective in either, but I will believe in you.

It is not my first time here; I already know I will be at peace here.

[noheatnikki]

I'm actually inclined to agree with you on that. It's part of the reason I'm here.

Were you here as a student?

[thousandmore]

Your good intentions are likely misplaced, you cannot control what the students will do with your knowledge.

I was.

[noheatnikki]

Can anyone really control what people do with the knowledge we impart? I think the most we can do is lead by example and hope for the best. The Ministry forgets that sometimes.

I was a Gryffindor as a student. I graduated about 13 years ago.

[thousandmore]

It is foolhardy of you, but admirable.

Ravenclaw and 25 years ago would be the year of my graduation.