A Week in Rural Scotland

[rainne]

Thank you for joining us here in picturesque Glen Macalie, on the shore of Loch Leven in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland. We welcome you to the campus of the Glen Macalie School for Girls and hope that you will enjoy your stay.


This week will largely be unstructured; you are welcome to investigate the castle (which dates back to 1237 CE) and the nearby village of Glen Macalie. Some resources which will be available to you include:

In the castle:
Comprehensive Library
Modern Kitchens
State of the art Training/Exercise Room
Extensively landscaped grounds and gardens
Horseback Riding
Fishing
Hiking

In the village:
Shopping
Pubs and restaurants
Museum
Historical buildings
Golf

We ask only that you take care to observe the following rules:

1) Please do not leave campus near or after dark.
2) Venturing too far outside after dark, even on campus, is not guaranteed to be safe. You do so at your own risk.
3) There will be occasional evening events. Participation in these events should be considered of minor risk; however, anyone taking part should endeavor to follow all directions to ensure his or her safety.

If you have any questions, please feel free to see Mr. Giles or Ms. Summers.

Comments

MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

Want to learn a few basic spells, come and join this class.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[csichick-2.livejournal.com]

*raises an eyebrow*

What subject do you teach?

~Hermione

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

I have knowledge on many subjects. Demonology, healing, magical lore, defensive spells, protection spells, plants and many other things.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[csichick-2.livejournal.com]

How about transfiguration? Or arithmancy?

~Hermione

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

No, not transfiguration and I'm not familiar with arithmancy.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[hanorganaas.livejournal.com]

Can you teach me to turn someone into a toad....because someone I know completely deserves it.

-Katniss

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, I don't do transformations. But I do know someone who specializes in vengeance.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[hanorganaas.livejournal.com]

As long as it doesnt involve killing people Im good not doing that again..

-Katniss

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

No, you don't have to kill anyone. Just wish for something bad to happen to them.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[janetlin.livejournal.com]

Magic? Really?

~ Janet

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

Yes, really.

my guess is you are a scientist.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[janetlin.livejournal.com]

I'm a doctor. And I've seen all kinds of technology that would otherwise be considered magic.

~ Janet

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

Well, you stole the quote I was going to use.

*smiles*

I'm Rupert Giles, pleased to meet you.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[http://users.livejournal.com/_eyesofpride_/]

Seriously, Hermione? I ask you to come to Scotland and you drag me back to class. This is officially the worst trip ever.

-Ron

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[csichick-2.livejournal.com]

Well I had to make sure he wasn't a fraud or death eater or something.

~Hermione

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[http://users.livejournal.com/_eyesofpride_/]

It's not our business if he's teaching muggles fake magic. They like that kind of stuff, right?

-Ron

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[csichick-2.livejournal.com]

I suppose.

You know me, I can't help myself.

~Hermione

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[queer-theory.livejournal.com]

Is it possible to learn magic if you're just... a normal guy?

- Scripps

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

Yes, there are many spell the non-practitioner can learn.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[queer-theory.livejournal.com]

My roommate... my best friend, really... she's a witch. And I thought it could be nice for me to learn a spell or two.

- Scripps

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

*smiles*

Certainly, I could even lend you some books so that you could learn on your own.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[kiwifruitbat.livejournal.com]

*The older man eventually tracks Giles down*

"Alright... I do have t ask. You are telling me that nearly anyone could learn... with practice and diligence?"

*There is a slight note of incredulity in his voice*

-Wedge

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

Basically yes.

Having an open mind helps.

-Giles

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[kiwifruitbat.livejournal.com]

*He taps his chin thoughtfully.*

"Alright... Do or do not as a good friend of mine was want to quote. His teacher I believe. What sort of things are you able to teach?"

*There is a distinct military bearing about the man as he speaks to Giles, yet it is contrasted by his relaxed demeanour*

-Wedge

Re: MAGIC CLASS

[secondalto.livejournal.com]

Quite a few things. Is there anything in particular you'd like to learn?

-Giles