Self-study

[alt_padma]

Sandoval says that we ought to face adversity by pouring energy into constructive action instead of criticism.

So I asked Finnigan yesterday if he wouldn't like to start an alternate History of Magic self-study programme, and he said he'd love it.

Sandoval, do you have the list of books you gave to Madam Pince this week? Finnigan's going to write to his guardian about supplying them for us.

I'm putting a sign-up parchment on the bulletin board outside the Great Hall. Anyone who wants to join us, sign up by Wednesday. Then we'll decide where and when to meet, that's best for everyone.

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[alt_lana]

Has Finnigan sent his letter yet, do you think? Johns, Yaxley and I put our heads together this afternoon, and we've thought of a half dozen more titles he could suggest.

If it's too late, I'll see if Papa wouldn't think it a good idea to underwrite the rest of them. I hadn't thought to ask him, but I'm sure he'd want to participate. Especially if Mr Rosier is taking the lead.

Well done, Patil. You really ran with your idea and are well on the road to making a harvest of it. Good show!

[alt_seamus]

Yeah sorry, I owled Mr Rosier right away when Padma gave me the list.

[alt_lana]

No worries, Finnigan. It's fantastic you thought to ask your guardian; that's just the sort of positive initiative this school needs to show. I feel sure my father will view this as a good opportunity to invest in our education.

Unless someone else would like to approach their own parents or guardians? Perhaps we are thinking too narrowly. There might be an opportunity to consider an educational gifts programme every family could support.

Let's give this some thought and see what might grow from it.

In the meantime, if I haven't heard from anyone specifically about funding the remainder of these history texts, I will write Papa tomorrow.

Bravo, Finnigan.