- "Ten demerits. Not a promising start."
- —Grabiner to the Player
Grabiner is a strict Professor in Iris Academy, as well as a Romance Option.
Family
It would appear that the professor comes from a family of English nobility. He does not appear to have a particularly amicable relationship with his father, Aloysius Grabiner. There is no exact indication as to who his mother is, but it is evidenced that Aloysius has been divorced at the very least once. He likely was primarily raised by retainers, and would appear to be an only child. Since his father is the 16th Viscount Montague, Hieronymous Grabiner is the heir apparent for the title, and would become the 17th when his father passes away, if the two of them ever resolve their differences. Should the main character marry him and not undergo a divorce, she would most likely become his Viscountess.
Personality
The initial impression of this man is of severe and taciturn cruelty, paired with an expansive intellect. This can be clearly evidenced in his frequent allusions, and, for example, that he can read a book about Slovenian hay-racks in the original language and niche readings of paleontology. He also has a surprisingly dry sense of humor, if not using his wits to insult others. It would appear that he is the routine victim of a few pranks from the students, especially during the Initiation. Thanks to this, his sharp reactions to recieving romantic letters belies a very deep frustration. He apparently administers at least freshman detentions himself, being the acting teacher for any potential detentions the main character serves. Should you fail any of your exams, it's most likely that he'll be the one to transport you out of the dungeons.
Magic
Professor Hieronymous Grabiner teaches freshman level Red and Blue magic, but would appear to hold expertise in every field.
How to date him (tips and spoilers)
- Become a treasurer
- After writing the love letter, take a class taught by Grabiner sometime near the end half of the week, and admit to writing the letter.
- If you think about him during the Christmas event and you've been successful so far, he'll think of you (but not exactly in a friendly way). This is not necessary for Grabiner's romantic path.
- When you find Grabiner in apparent peril, try to rescue him.
- Do not try to pry into his past.
- Whatever you do, do not kiss Pastel. You will lose a lot of Grabiner points.
- Send him a friendly, but not romantic valentine.
- When Kyo and Minnie are fighting, confront Kyo and tell him to forget about her, and then go to Grabiner for help.
- While not affecting his relationship points with you, you can get a special scene with Grabiner early in the game if you fail the second exam by trying to jump across the abyss. You will get detention with him, and can request an alternative punishment, which he will give you. Again, this scene is not mandatory to get his good endings/date him, but is particularly entertaining regardless.
Trivia
- He may be modeled after Professor Snape of the Harry Potter series.