10-03-2022, 02:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-03-2022, 02:55 PM by Gwen Moore.)
Gwen sat, her eyes closed so she could picture the words in her mind as he said them. There were a few mistakes and though she wanted to correct him immediately, as she had with all of the other students, she bit her tongue. No reason to ruin his confidence while he was trying so hard. She could see that he was, so maybe it was the stepmother after all. Perhaps she didn't push or care enough to make this a cornerstone of his education.
Well, he wouldn't have such difficulty with her. Gwen was really hoped the first lesson or two would leave a good impression on the students because she fully intended to push them to pull out the best person inside of them. Plus get results as quickly as possible for the sake of their progression in the other classes.
When he'd finished, she took the book back. Slowly, she went through the pages he'd read and pointed out the handful of mistakes that he'd made. There were a few curious ones but she left it alone for now, merely giving him the correct pronunciation.
"That was a very good start, I believe." She concluded with. "There are some things to work on, obviously, but your biggest friend is going to be practice. With that in mind," She pulled out a journal with his house crest on it, presenting it to him as she had done with the other students. "You'll find a copy of the alphabet in the front and there are always quills in the common rooms with plenty of ink for that purpose. If you've found that there is none to be had, simply let me know and I'll have Lady Hufflepuff refill the supplies.
"As for practicing your reading, there is a very large library in the castle as well as the small one I keep in here so if you wish to borrow a book..." She frowned, remembering that the person Rowena had apparently hired to manage the library was not yet here. "Well, the library's not in order yet but feel free to borrow any book from my collection if you wish. However, I will expect it back in a timely manner and good condition.
"Have you any questions for me?" Gwen asked, looking to the hourglass to see how much time they had left before his next class.
Well, he wouldn't have such difficulty with her. Gwen was really hoped the first lesson or two would leave a good impression on the students because she fully intended to push them to pull out the best person inside of them. Plus get results as quickly as possible for the sake of their progression in the other classes.
When he'd finished, she took the book back. Slowly, she went through the pages he'd read and pointed out the handful of mistakes that he'd made. There were a few curious ones but she left it alone for now, merely giving him the correct pronunciation.
"That was a very good start, I believe." She concluded with. "There are some things to work on, obviously, but your biggest friend is going to be practice. With that in mind," She pulled out a journal with his house crest on it, presenting it to him as she had done with the other students. "You'll find a copy of the alphabet in the front and there are always quills in the common rooms with plenty of ink for that purpose. If you've found that there is none to be had, simply let me know and I'll have Lady Hufflepuff refill the supplies.
"As for practicing your reading, there is a very large library in the castle as well as the small one I keep in here so if you wish to borrow a book..." She frowned, remembering that the person Rowena had apparently hired to manage the library was not yet here. "Well, the library's not in order yet but feel free to borrow any book from my collection if you wish. However, I will expect it back in a timely manner and good condition.
"Have you any questions for me?" Gwen asked, looking to the hourglass to see how much time they had left before his next class.
