Collins, Jake

Frank sat in his office, wondering how he went from Auror to a career counselor. Now he was working both jobs, but he was actually pretty excited about this. He liked dealing with people and also loved to help them, so this was sort of a win-win situation. He was feeling very optimistic about everything, especially this new internship program.

He reviewed his file on Jake Collins. The boy seemed like your average Gryffindor boy and Frank saw a little bit of himself. Not too outward, but not exactly antisocial. And the boy wanted to help people by interning as a Healer. Frank could relate with that. He was looking forward to getting to know this boy, just as he was with everyone who came into his office.

He closed the file and smiled at Jake, who was sitting across from him at the desk. "Hello, Jake! I'm so glad you are here and that you decided to do this internship. Now before we really begin, could you answer a few questions? What classes are you currently taking? And why do you want to be a Healer. Also, please ask any questions now."

Jake had signed up for this internship program in hopes that he could be able to do something constructive. He didn't want to be just another kid who does nothing to help people. That's why he wanted to take a Healer internship. He loved to be around people and help them, and in his mind was the best thing for him to do.

"Well, right now I'm taking Defence against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, and Charms." he said, looking up slightly. "I want to be a Healer because, well I want to help people, and I don't want to be like some other kids who don't do anything. I want to make a difference and help anyone I possibly can."

Frank listened carefully to everything the boy said, making notes where needed in his own file of the Gryffindor boy. Frank had been right in a lot of his thoughts on the boy. He did however frown when he said his classes, but continued to listen because he wanted to politely hear the boy out. The boy finally finished and Frank smiled, nodding. "Okay. My only qualm is that you may want to consider taking Potions to be a Healer. Just a thought."

"So let me explain the process. I will put you in touch with your mentor and you will have a day where you shadow them on the job. Then you report back here and we discuss the progress you've made, what you've learned, talk about anything you might need help in to be successful in the Healing field. And if at any time you decide you do not want to pursue this field, you just let me know."

"Any questions so far?"

"Right. I had thought about taking Potions, but I wasn't totally sure if I wanted to be a Healer so I decided not to take it." Jake said. He had had a tough time deciding what classes he should take, but Potions never really grabbed his attention even though he wanted to be a Healer. But he now wanted to take it, to help him become a Healer.

Jake listened to him, nodding occasionally, taking in everything he said. Down to the last word. "No, not really. You've pretty much made everything clear, so far." he responded.

Frank nodded, scrawling down that the young Jake might consider changing his classes to fit the bill of a Healer a little more before looking up and saying, "Well if you are very serious and very certain about being a Healer I suggest looking into Potions. If you have too many classes, Charms really is not necessary for the job but the other two are useful."

He continued, "I'm glad you're understanding so far. Th is working out just as we had all hoped it would. Here's the information about your first day with your mentor." He scrawled the information and slid it over to her. "You've been paired with Arabella Johnson, a Healer at St Mungos. I'm sure you'll learn a lot. If you have any questions, my door is always open."

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