MEETINGS WITH THORN

[goosestaff]

After receiving multiple student complaints, Mr. Thorn requests that Christopher Park and Levi Kramer come see him in his office after classes end. It's immediately apparent that the normally upbeat Quidditch coach is in no laughing mood when he tells the boys that if they want to skip this chat, they can consider themselves removed from the school team.

"We talk a lot about pro scouts and showing up Ilvermorny, but Team Gooseberry is meant to represent the school, first and foremost. Bullying and harassment aren't qualities we want Gooseberry to be known for, and they're definitely not what I want associated with the person I've trusted to lead. Being on this team is a privilege. If you don't think so, there are a dozen kids who'll take your spots. And sorry, gentlemen, but I hold my players to a higher standard than Vector or Merrill do.

"Chris, you're no longer captain. Levi, if you're serious about wanting to play pro, then you should learn to show respect and restraint. Attitude can mean the difference between first string or staying on the reserve bench." Thorn crosses his arms, looking at Chris and Levi in turn to make it clear that his next words are addressed to them both. "If I hear about another incident like this again, you're off the team. Consider this your one chance." He dismisses them with that warning.

Before junior bonding begins, Mr. Thorn tracks down Clementine Decourt for a talk.

He gets right to the point. "Clem, I'm making you the new captain of the school team. Roster's the same otherwise. Game against Ilvermorny's on March 12. That's three weeks. Plenty of time to get settled." Thorn pauses a moment, his demeanour softening. "If you need help, I'm here, but I know Fiori and Stoker respect you and will offer advice." He laughs. "Not that you're forced to listen to them. I'm more than confident you can handle this."

Comments

Levi & Chris, a summary

[gdilevi]

[longcons]

(i feel......... quite bad for them lmao if this had happened to me in hs i would have, idk, turned into a melodramatic ghost and haunted my school or embraced alcoholism at an even younger age or smthng)

[bambae]

(Give them time. They can still go down that path. My money's on the melodramatic ghost tbh)

[browbeats]

(This school is gonna be full of melodramatic ghosts by the end of this year I'm calling it)

[longcons]

(new lotto: comment to be the one student that DOESNT turn to a melodramatic ghost)

[gdilevi]

(i mean levi's first incarnation was basically a melodramatic alcoholic ghost that haunted the bars in search of BOOty to make himself feel wanted and validated.)

[gdilevi]

(i would've cried. one time in in the fourth grade i had a mental breakdown because i got in trouble for trying to teach a new foreign student english and the teacher said it was bullying.)

[bambae]

(Oh my god I have literally never got in trouble for anything I don't even know how I would handle it. But Chris getting in trouble is giving me second hand shame.)

[gdilevi]

(i also had a mental breakdown because in fifth grade, a girl convinced me the m&m dispenser on the teacher's desk was for everyone and i got caught with a handful of m&ms. i ended up bullying the girl who bullied me and i never got in trouble for it.)

[bambae]

(When I was a kid I lived next to the elementary school I went to. And I joined band in fifth grade. But my mom worked nights and woke up late like three times a week so I always got to school late Bc I was an asshole kid who can't wake up on my own. But my mom prioritized band over actual school so she made sure no matter what I got there in time to go to band. But I was the one that had to go to class and get lectured about being late and then very quietly tell my teacher 'okay but now I have to go to band...' and start her on a whole new lecture. It was the worst year of my life)

[longcons]

( do yall think having a rough time in 5th grade is the reason we all live vicariously through fictional children today )

[longcons]

(i was a Habitual Truant and Regular Saturday School Attendee by the time i was in high school but sometimes i think back to the one (1) time i got in trouble for real in the 5th grade and i have to do a shot)

(poor kids)

[bambae]

(They laughed at a sophomore. You're not supposed to feel bad for them)

[longcons]

( but i do tho ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ congratulations gooseberry, you've discovered the only feeling im capable of experiencing: secondhand embarrassment and shame )

[browbeats]

(One time when I was editor-in-chief of the hs paper my news editor and I put a dumb placeholder headline on the front page and then sent it to the printers before we noticed it and they took my editorship from me until I cried so hard it shamed the teacher into giving it back.

It was the worst hour of my life and I still feel bad about it.)

[browbeats]

(.......the placeholder headline was about a test tearing sophomores a new one too, I think sophomores are the problem here you guys)

[longcons]

(FUCK SOPHOMORES)

[quinning]

(........ last spring i tried to use my friend's VIB sephora coupon and account to get an extra 15% discount on a lipstick, all at her urging. i froze and spelled 'my' name wrong and i felt so horrible that in the end i nearly cried and just paid full price because i felt such Shame.

i might still be a sophomore.)

[bambae]

(Oh my god kas)

Re: Levi & Chris, a summary

[quinning]

Re: Levi & Chris, a summary

[gdilevi]

Re: Levi & Chris, a summary

[bambae]

The accuracy tho

levi feels so bad ok

[gdilevi]

Maybe Levi should go apologize to Cecil too

[bambae]

[quinning]