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Piece O Rhys: What don't these third years not understand about the serpentine pattern of tea leaves!? I mean it is pretty obvious it means a certian doom involving a legless reptile.
baklava: Perhaps they don't like the idea of the "certain doom" part, and so attempt to repress said knowledge.
Piece O Rhys: Why should I repress? I mean, these kids need to know the truth. I am not about to lie to them.
baklava: I meant that the students attempt to repress that knowledge from their own minds. I should have been clearer; but it is good that you value the "truth".
Piece O Rhys: They cannot deny the inevitable, Chrys. I mean some people are just doomed. It is in the stars.
baklava: Mm. Humans have a tendency to deny the inevitable.
I prefer to think of it as being in the numbers.
Piece O Rhys: Well, the stars, more likely. Did you see Mercury this morning?
baklava: No, I'm afraid I missed it. What did it say?
Piece O Rhys: Well, Mercury aligned with Jupiter. The smallest and the biggest met. There is obviously going to be an uproar from students against faculty.
baklava: ...ah hah.
Piece O Rhys: So, I am just warning you.
baklava: Mmm-hmm. I'll keep it in mind.
Piece O Rhys: So, anyways, what is going on with you?
Piece O Rhys: I mean, I know what will but what is?
baklava: ...not much. Students are behaving themselves at the moment and Sybill has not predicted any misfortune for me lately.
Piece O Rhys: I will need to ask Professor Lauder what he believes is coming. I have a feeling it is something big.
baklava: Mmm.
Piece O Rhys: ...versus something small. Who knows, maybe it is the house elves, I will have to talk to Sybill about it.
baklava: House elves do get rather...off...on occasion.
Piece O Rhys: Yes, they do.
Piece O Rhys: Well, I have to finish grading these. I will see you tomorrow, bright and early for breakfast.
baklava: See you.