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Kiora Maelith Sinavre watched intently as the headmaster outlined his proposal. Teach one class, of his own choice, and fill the newly created position of school guardian; basically, make sure nothing nasty and harmful got into the school.
"-since are teachers are only that. They haven't proven particularly effective at protecting the students- but they are excellent teachers." Dumbledore brought his wandering to a halt before Kiora had time to become distracted and looked straight across the desk at the man before him. The potential new staff member had flowing white hair and fiercely bright amber eyes in a face that managed to look young and considerably wise. "Are you interested in the position Sinavre?"
"Certainly. I'd love to assist you in this time of…..strife. You know of course that I am not permitted to take sides in the conflict beyond my duties at the school."
"I am aware of that unfortunate circumstance, but the fact remains that having you here would be invaluable. Now, on the issue of salary-"
"None is necessary Dumbledore. I have more than enough in the way of personal resources, and I'm too old to still be chasing wealth." Dumbledore smiled at Kiora's reply.
"I don't suppose you know what class you're going to offer?"
"Actually," Kiora said, smiling at the thought of what the headmaster's reaction would be, "I do. I was hoping that it would be possible for me to offer an elective about magic without a wand." Dumbledore's eyebrows rose.
"You are skilled enough to teach that brand of magic? I haven't met a wizard who could for a long, long time."
"I prefer mage. But yes, I am quite sure I can teach your students- those who want to learn, in any case, how to use magic without their wands."
"Very well then. It will be most interesting to see who wants that class." Dumbeldore's eyes twinkled. He reached out to shake Kiora's hand, and stopped short, his eyes drawn to the strange piece of jewelry on it. Silvery metal covered all of Kiora's fingertips to the closest knuckle, extending to the middle knuckle on the top of the finger and leaving the actual fingertips exposed. It was all connected to a hemisphere of blue stone on the back of the hand by thin metal braids. "Is that-" Kiora nodded before the headmaster finished. Dumbledore grasped Kiora's hand firmly and shook it.
"Welcome to Hogwarts Professor Sinavre. And may I call you by your first name?"
"Of course."
"Well then Kiora, I think perhaps you have a class to plan."