Remus J Lupin (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
theshabbiestofmen) wrote2012-05-01 09:18 pm
theshabbiestofmen) wrote2012-05-01 09:18 pm
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Oh-- oh, yes. Quite.
It is only that Enjolras has told me you are interested in books. I fear... I fear I have no many acquaintances on board in general, and fewer still that share my somewhat recluse hobby. I was wondering if indeed it were true, and you consider yourself avid about reading?
It is only that Enjolras has told me you are interested in books. I fear... I fear I have no many acquaintances on board in general, and fewer still that share my somewhat recluse hobby. I was wondering if indeed it were true, and you consider yourself avid about reading?
[Oh. Oh. His smile grows.]
Oh, yes. Very much so, to be honest. What sorts of books do you like to read?
Oh, yes. Very much so, to be honest. What sorts of books do you like to read?
Oh, all sorts.
[He admits, staring down and biting his lip as he cannot help but to be suddenly smiling himself.]
There is no thought too great for a book that is too small for a man's mind. Still, I would say I prefer lyrical prose; poetry, that is. Epics most especially. Historic narratives and mythologies might come at odds for second.
And you, my friend?
[He admits, staring down and biting his lip as he cannot help but to be suddenly smiling himself.]
There is no thought too great for a book that is too small for a man's mind. Still, I would say I prefer lyrical prose; poetry, that is. Epics most especially. Historic narratives and mythologies might come at odds for second.
And you, my friend?
Oh, I-- anything. I absolutely agree, it's-- oh, I could read anything.
[A beat. He rubs his nose.]
I'm-- well, I'm half and half. My mother is a non-magical person, and my father a wizard, so I got the benefit of both worlds. And I think it's because of that that I love reading magical textbooks so much. It's fascinating to learn more and more of what I could possibly do. Beyond that-- epics, yes, I do love the classic epics, I could reread the Odyssey in a heartbeat-- I haven't read as many mythologies as I should, but it's fascinating to see how different cultures repeat the same myths.
[A beat. he adds:]
And I do love a good adventure book.
[A beat. He rubs his nose.]
I'm-- well, I'm half and half. My mother is a non-magical person, and my father a wizard, so I got the benefit of both worlds. And I think it's because of that that I love reading magical textbooks so much. It's fascinating to learn more and more of what I could possibly do. Beyond that-- epics, yes, I do love the classic epics, I could reread the Odyssey in a heartbeat-- I haven't read as many mythologies as I should, but it's fascinating to see how different cultures repeat the same myths.
[A beat. he adds:]
And I do love a good adventure book.
Ah! Homer, considered the great poet-founder of culture. If you like that such work, I have with me Agamemnon in Greek by Aeschylus, and The Satires of Juvenal, in Latin. They're both bound; if you do not mind that?; but well-cared for. I should be pleased to lend them to you.
[His expression lights up at the talk of magic again.]
Have you any such textbooks with you, on your person? Or have you thought to pen some of your own? I am sure they'd be a great addition to the library on board. Oh, but they do sound fascinating, Remus.
[Remus has spoken for himself very well! The last bit earns a soft laugh, though.]
What kind of an adventure? A captain lost along the wild orient, the tale of a beautiful princess escaped onto a spice boat-? It is very English of you in taste, if I may say so.
[His expression lights up at the talk of magic again.]
Have you any such textbooks with you, on your person? Or have you thought to pen some of your own? I am sure they'd be a great addition to the library on board. Oh, but they do sound fascinating, Remus.
[Remus has spoken for himself very well! The last bit earns a soft laugh, though.]
What kind of an adventure? A captain lost along the wild orient, the tale of a beautiful princess escaped onto a spice boat-? It is very English of you in taste, if I may say so.
Yes, I have a few-- or Lily does, anyway, and I'm certain she wouldn't mind you borrowing them. It could be a trade! I've never-- well, I'm not nearly fluent enough in Greek or Latin to read them, but I'd certainly like to try. All our spells are based in Latin, so I've at least a semi-decent knowledge of it.
[He chuckles, though, at that last sentence.]
To be honest, anything like that. But Dumas is my favorite-- I don't know if he's come out in your time, but he's brilliant. Utterly brilliant-- The Three Musketeers is wonderful, all about daring swordfights and honor and bravery and what it means to do what's right versus what's demanded--
[He chuckles, though, at that last sentence.]
To be honest, anything like that. But Dumas is my favorite-- I don't know if he's come out in your time, but he's brilliant. Utterly brilliant-- The Three Musketeers is wonderful, all about daring swordfights and honor and bravery and what it means to do what's right versus what's demanded--
Is Lily a friend of yours, I should take it?
[A trade sounds very agreeable, if not quite fair in this instance. Therefore, he goes on,]
I should be more than pleased to help or instruct you in either Latin, or Greek; or both, if you've really the stomach for it. And perhaps, if I might have questions as to the sorcery elements in your books, I could enquire with you?
Dumas...? You have corrected me very seriously. [He gives, teasing halfway.] Not English at all; tat sounds French. I cannot say I have any knowledge of it. However, its themes sound like a celebration of what all the best literature contains. The most vital lessons of man have just been summarized by you, and it.
[A trade sounds very agreeable, if not quite fair in this instance. Therefore, he goes on,]
I should be more than pleased to help or instruct you in either Latin, or Greek; or both, if you've really the stomach for it. And perhaps, if I might have questions as to the sorcery elements in your books, I could enquire with you?
Dumas...? You have corrected me very seriously. [He gives, teasing halfway.] Not English at all; tat sounds French. I cannot say I have any knowledge of it. However, its themes sound like a celebration of what all the best literature contains. The most vital lessons of man have just been summarized by you, and it.
I'd love to instruct you-- honestly, the problem will be stopping me; I adore teaching far too much. When would you like to start? I suppose we could do-- oh, I don't know, an hour per subject? An hour of yours, an hour of mine sort of thing.
Then we haven't any problem! For I am wont to learn it.
We should start just as soon as you are ready and willing. An hour per subject sounds very agreeable.
Thank you, Remus.
We should start just as soon as you are ready and willing. An hour per subject sounds very agreeable.
Thank you, Remus.
Well, er-- would you like to come by now?
If it should be no trouble to you, I would be more than happy to.
Come over, then! The door's open.
On my way. I'll bring the Latin, and we shall work our way up to the Greek.
[Let's be real; he's going to knock anyway.]
[Let's be real; he's going to knock anyway.]
[But that's all right; it's polite and he respects that all the more. He's a little flushed when he opens the door, excitement making his eyes bright-- and he's got datapads and textbooks laid out, all ready.]
Hello.
Hello.
[Remus received a sheepish smile in return, though Jehan looked deeply pleased to be intruding on him otherwise. His own book is tucked against his arm, and he nods in greeting.]
Hello. Thank you for having me.
Hello. Thank you for having me.
Absolutely.
[He turns, moving to sit on his bed. There are some odd posters on the walls; one-- a golden lion on a red background-- even moves, silently roaring and pawing at the air.]
So-- would you like to learn or teach first?
[He turns, moving to sit on his bed. There are some odd posters on the walls; one-- a golden lion on a red background-- even moves, silently roaring and pawing at the air.]
So-- would you like to learn or teach first?
If you would permit my being selfish... I would choose learning first.
[And he feels not the least bit silly, being instructed by someone younger than himself, especially as Remus has noted a fondness for teaching. Which is well, because Jehan is eager to repay the favour, but has a greater love of being taught. Especially at such a subject!
Following him inside and closing the door behind, he startled for a moment at the moving poster... then chuckled a little.]
Is it an illusion, or have you put a spell on that also?
[And he feels not the least bit silly, being instructed by someone younger than himself, especially as Remus has noted a fondness for teaching. Which is well, because Jehan is eager to repay the favour, but has a greater love of being taught. Especially at such a subject!
Following him inside and closing the door behind, he startled for a moment at the moving poster... then chuckled a little.]
Is it an illusion, or have you put a spell on that also?
Oh, it's a spell, yes. We have four houses at school, and Sirius and I are in the same group-- represented by a lion and the colors red and gold. It was a present when he was feeling rather homesick.
[He grabs one of the datapads and shifts, lying on his stomach on the floor, gesturing for Prouvaire to join him.]
Right, so this is my first time teaching, so if I leave something out, simply tell me; I might be a bit too excited and skip over things.
But! Magic, in a base form, can be separated into some six subjects: Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology. There are other branches of magic, of course, things like-- oh, Divination and Dark Magic-- but at the core, those are what you start with.
[He's written all this down, of course, and he passes the datapad to his friend.]
Anything in particular you want to hear about first?
[He grabs one of the datapads and shifts, lying on his stomach on the floor, gesturing for Prouvaire to join him.]
Right, so this is my first time teaching, so if I leave something out, simply tell me; I might be a bit too excited and skip over things.
But! Magic, in a base form, can be separated into some six subjects: Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology. There are other branches of magic, of course, things like-- oh, Divination and Dark Magic-- but at the core, those are what you start with.
[He's written all this down, of course, and he passes the datapad to his friend.]
Anything in particular you want to hear about first?
Yes. Please. Thank you.
Hello, Remus. [ still weird, man. ] It's Hermione. I've a quick question, possibly a few questions, actually, if you've the time. Nothing personal, just about the ship.
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