(May 21, 2022 – 4:43 PM)Thomas Aldridge Wrote:  I'm sure once Thomas got into the Quidditch world, he knew of Sloane's family (since he's muggleborn he didn't know of them prior), maybe he knew them personally at some point when he went pro, who knows. But he'd consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to help coach Sloane and her brother at Hogwarts and is happy to make sure the pitch is available for Sloane to practice on her own. He's sure she doesn't need any advice on making the pro league from him since she's got it from her family, but he's happy to offer encouragement anyway

I feel like Thomas and Mason are like... opposites, in a way. Thomas is loud and energetic, and Mason is soft-spoken and reclusive. Being new to working at Hogwarts, I think that Thomas would look to professors like Mason, who've been there for a while, for guidance, especially because Thomas feels like - being only 26, going on 27, he's so young for a staff member and he wonders if students will take him seriously. Thomas may not have a ton in common with him, but he'd still be kind to him around the castle and is happy to help him with anything he needs or hang out.

Sounds good! She's pretty easygoing, but hangs around the pitch more than anywhere else, so she's around!

As for Mason, he was about that age when he started working at Hogwarts, so he gets it. He's super approachable so helps out quite a bit with the new staff where he can. He never played or had much of an interest in quidditch, but he's there to lend a hand!

Let me know if a thread with either strikes your fancy!