Riding it Out

[alt_daphne]

It's been quite a tumultuous week, with each day bringing more news, both good and bad. I was very sorry to hear that the Sisters and Brothers programmes will no longer be a part of the YPL for the time being, but even more sorry to hear of Mr Gibbon's passing (I should add, since some people have asked: no, he's not related to my voice teacher - her name is Mrs Gibbons). He clearly did much important work for both the YPL and our Lord's Council, and will be missed.

Things have been particularly fraught here in Slytherin, with so many students having loved ones and family friends who are on the Council, and who have been called to quelle the situation in Ireland. Now that it looks as if the worst of it has passed, we can finally begin to rest easy and reflect on these events. We are so fortunate to have such skilled witches and wizards looking out for us, and - in the case of Professors Lestrange and Dolohov, and Headmistress McGonagall - even luckier to be under their tutelage!

With that said, I do have a bit of good news I'd like to share with you. Planning is well under way for a Spring Revue of Hogwarts Through the Ages: a theatrical showcase of music, song, dance, and comedy. Under the guidance of co-directors Professor Carpenter and Mr Gerald Krumgold (from the West End's Society of New London Theatre), auditions for singing, dancing, and speaking parts will take place before we break for Christmas hols. More information to come on that in the very near future!

Meanwhile, I would like to ask for volunteers for a student-led planning committee. In particular, there is a need for people who are interested in set design, costuming and makeup, music arrangement, historical and theatrical research, effects charms, script writing, and other such backstage happenings. Keep in mind that being on the planning committee will not prevent you from auditioning for a part! But for those of you who would rather make your mark off-stage, but still be involved, this is a perfect opportunity. If you're interested, please meet with us in Professor Carpenter's classroom on Sunday at 2pm. (If that time doesn't work for you, just let either Professor Carpenter or myself know that you're interested and you can come to the next meeting we hold!)

Comments

Private message to Astoria Greengrass

[alt_daphne]

No, you're not allowed on the planning committee. And if you try to go through Professor Carpenter I'll hex your hair into an elaborate rats' nest - complete with actual rats.

[alt_draco]

Daphs, thanks for your words of gratitude and reflection, and for letting me sit glued to the wireless earlier this week while you carried on with the Prefect duties. You're a true housemate and friend.

Count me in for the planning committee. I don't know what bits I'll help out with yet, but count me in just the same.

[alt_eloise]

I'd love to help with costumes and makeup!!

Only I won't be able to come to the Sunday meeting. So if you can keep me in mind for next time, cheers.

[alt_padma]

I left a note on Madam Umbridge's, too, in case anyone looks there.

I wish we'd hear when the Professors will be back. It would be lovely to organise a victory celebration, wouldn't it?

Though, I do feel bad for Finnigan. He's still really worried about how Ireland will come out, though the news sounds like things are moving toward surrender. That's got to be good, hasn't it?

[alt_linus]

I'm delighted to have been able to provide you with a few useful snippets of historical data, and look forward to continuing, if you will have me.

[alt_pansy]

Thank you, Daphs. It really has been a frightful few days, and it's awful news about Mr Gibbon, but I found it incredibly comforting to have such warm support from others in our House and in our year (yourself included!).

I'm looking forward to moving ahead, and this project seems just the thing. I would love to help in any way that's needed, but you'll probably guess what I'd look forward to doing the most!

[alt_ron]

I'm in.

Oh, and Bundy says to tell you she can't make Sunday because of the Sisters meeting, but she wants to help.

[alt_blaise]

You know you can count on me for whatever you need, but if you wanted someone to oversee procurement of properties and materials, or general management of the production and its budget, you know I have skills in those areas.

Private message to Daphne

[alt_sally_anne]

I've got the Sisters meeting at two on Sunday but count me in. I don't think I want to be on stage for anything this year but I'd be happy to help with whatever's needed -- effects charms, set painting, you know, anything like that.