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*PhoenixRising* · 10-02-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva knew right away what her answer would be and put her hand up, "Professor, I feel arthimancy is telling your own future by the use of numbers and math. You find your paths, and fortune, and even love by ways of numbers found for your name and even birthday." She had been taking this class since her first year so Minerva really was starting to feel comfortable with most of it at least. She still wasn't the best at math, but it was coming with practice and if she just kept trying, she thought maybe it would be easy by seventh year. Well she was hopeful at least.

Josephina nodded. Telling of your future by using numbers; the most basic and rudimentary of principles. "Not find love, necessarily," Fina argued. Because if that were the case then it would be ten times easier to find love than it was. "But find out if you're compatible based on your names and birthdays, yes."

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Originally Posted by Cassirin

Vivi sat slumped a bit in her seat, taking in the chatter around her and mentally preparing for the need to sit still and FOCUS for the duration of class. Arithmancy was essentially maths, and while she was competent at it, she found it awfully hard to focus on classes where she had to sit still for long periods of time.

At least they started off with active participation, and Vivi raised her hand. "To me, if divination and Muggle mathematics got married and had a baby class, Arithmancy would be that baby. It's divination through the use of symbolic numbers."

Fina smiled in amusement at the next comment over what Arithmancy was. A baby class. Stealing a look at her roster, she found something more ironic about the person who suggested that. The last time she had seen Genevieve (or Sophia) was when they were babies.

"Unique way of putting it, but yes," Fina nodded.

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Originally Posted by DeathEater1

What is Arithmancy, really?

..........

Cardigan had to think a little on that one. Well, she knew one thing: It was like Maths, for one thing, with all the numbers and such. That was really all she knew...

Darn.

She needed to study more!! Procrastination is NOT, always, the option!!! Well, she'd just have to put in all she knew about the subject, which was not a lot. Poo...

"Well......for one thing, it uses numbers, and is a lot like the muggle subject Maths, and you can find out a lot about yourself from it." Cadigan said, after raising her head. Sigh. She was never gonna get an OWL or NEWT in this subject!! It was probably very necessary for University or the Ministry of Magic. Any position would probably require an OWL/NEWT in Arithmancy!!! Though, at least it wasn't what she was planning on going to college for: she wanted, currently, to study Herbology, and then work in the Enviromental Protection department of the British ministry. That would be a dream come true!!!

Fina nodded. "Very true, yes."

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Giving Logan one last smile before returning her gaze to Lewis, Kurumi was about to say something when class began and her attention was taken by Professor Hadley beginning the lesson. Moving her parchment in front of her and picking up her quill, she couldn't help but catch Lewis' gaze out of the corner of her eye before seriously pondering what Professor Hadley had asked.

Were they supposed to give a 'proper' definition? The seventh year found that easy enough to do, but it didn't really define the subject to her. "I've always felt that Arithmancy was something that helped put order to chaos. Explain chaos really through the universal language of numbers. A way of divining and making sense of the madness that can be the human spirit," Kurumi said after raising her hand. In a nut shell, Arithmancy was sort of perfection.

Order to chaos. Interesting point and why - though she was sure Calista would disagree - Arithmancy was an awesome form of Divination. "And amazing how orderly the subject can be." It made sense.

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Originally Posted by nups21

Ira just tried to focus on the class and the lesson that just started.

What is Arithmancy? Ira raised her hand up and answered the first thing that rolled in her mind, "In simple terms, it is divination by numbers." Which according to Ira was much better than divination through crystal balls and tea cups. Though that wasn't the complete description fitting Arithmancy subject. She continued, "But it is actually much more than that I feel.. We try to analyse the personality of the person too, and his behaviour, which together are taken in account to predict the.. the future."

And this reminded Ira that she needed to study. Like, really study the basics!

Divination by numbers. Basic. But then Ira went on to elaborate her definition about analyzing personality and behaviors, to which Fina simply nodded.

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Originally Posted by emjay

And then the 15 year old turned his attention to the front because class, as it would seem, was now to begin. He thought over the question for a moment, then pondered his classmates answers. Grinning first at Vivi's analogy, Ethan raised his hand to expand on the subject slightly. "Arithmancy is the study of the magical properties of numbers... We can not only use them to predict the future but also learn about what paths to take to best ensure our personal successes."

Magical properties of numbers. Yes. Also true.

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Originally Posted by lemon

Alice beamed back at Hadley as she tried to muster up an answer. What was Arithmancy? The class she was in currently. Duh.

The lioness sucked on the tip of her quill as she thought, twirling a tendril of her long caramel hair between her fingers. After finally conjuring up an answer, she raised her hand. "Professor, isn't Arithmancy.. numerology? Magical properties of numbers?" That was the best she could come up with. "The first portion of the word means numbers. I think." Her brow furrowed in thought. "The second part means divination. So, technically speaking, it's divination through numbers." Etymology came in handy.. sometimes. "But it's much more organized than divination, in my opinion. Very precise. Very orderly."

Okay. She was done now. She was just going to sit and listen to other ~~better~~ answers now.

And suck on her quill.

And another who mentioned the organization of numbers. Fina nodded at the Lioness as she listened to the other answers.

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Originally Posted by lazykitty

Good, they were starting off simple. Emmanuelle appreciated that she wasn't going to have to deal with numbers right off the bat, since, to be honest, the amount of math that went into Arithmancy had always kind of intimidated her. "Basically, it's Divination using numbers instead of tea leaves, crystal balls or dreams." she replied, barely managing to disguise how silly she sometimes found that other form of Divination. Would do to put down one class in a completely different one, after all.

Like Divination that used numbers instead of tea leaves; more reliable in her mind too, even.

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

What was Arithmancy. Jory raised his hand after some thought.

"Arithmancy is the combination of numbers and letters to figure out someone's life in the future,'' he said. "It's like using tea leaves and crystal balls in Divination.''

Using numbers AND letters; because yes, it wasn't just numbers that mattered. "Good point, yes, letters matter too."

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Originally Posted by MyPatronusIsaMoose

"Thank you Professor." Oakey said with a smile, hopefully he won't be to distracted today with how he was going to ask Hadley his question.

He turned back around and moved over to a desk that wasn't to far from where Ella and Minerva were sitting. He gave them a quick nod and removed his things from his bag setting them down in front of him.

He listened to Hadley's first question and answered. "Arithmancy is the study of numbers and their magical properties." Oakey started. "It's also can help predict the future in many different ways."

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Originally Posted by Steelsheen

Arithmancy in his words...

Vickers paused for a moment, given that the description echoing in his head is the textbook version. Finally he raised his hand "Professor, Arithmancy is divination through numbers as well as the study of the magical properties of numbers." Still too bookish? Well thats just how it is to him.

Numbers and their magical properties. Yes, again, to both Oakey and Vickers.

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Originally Posted by LilFox06

Anya sucked on the peppermint on her desk. Mmmm. Candy.

What was arithmancy in her words? More fun than math. Like... math with a purpose.

But that really wasn't a proper magical answer.

She raised her hand. "It's like... a more structured divination of sorts... with numbers" she offered.

"Or you can use the translation system for notes when you're bored."

True story.

....and then Anya went back to happily sucking on her peppermint.

Structure; went along with the orderly comments that others had mentioned. Josephina nodded again.

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

Once Professor Hadley had returned her greeting, Kendall honestly had gone back to her sketch. At least she understood that, and it was better than just sitting staring off into space while she'd waited for the lesson to start. Although, she'd continued sketching even as the lecture had begun. She didn't need to pay attention when it was just 'welcome back's and 'good luck's, even if she felt she deserved both. She'd come back even though she didn't quite understand the subject, after all, and then, she didn't understand the subject. Explaining why she kept her focus on her sketch of Midir. She wasn't avoiding to listen, at least.

But finally, she decided to try to prove that she actually did care about the lesson, even if it bored her and confused her most of the time. At least Vivi's description had amused her, and she set her sketch in her lap as she raised her hand. "Arithmancy tells us that numbers have meaning. Other than just that 1 plus 1 equals 2 and that stuff. And some numbers're more magical than others," she said, sounding sure of herself even though she knew it wasn't as good of an answer as most of the others. And then she went back to her sketch. She could listen and sketch, after all, and now she proved she could participate and sketch too.

And smiled at the mention of numbers having meanings beyond the simple calculation, addition stuff. And yes, some numbers were more magical than others; like some dark wizards liked to think that seven was more magical and powerful. And yet it was a Hufflepuff who discovered those properties. Whoever said Puffers were duffers, were seriously misled ...

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Originally Posted by hpluvr037

But then it was clear that class was about to begin. "Good morning, Professor!" he chirped happily. His cheeks flushed as he realized that no one else had replied. So she clearly wasn't looking for a whole class response, he realized belatedly. Just what he hadn't wanted. He was standing out. Pao lost her next few words in his embarrassment, but then struggled to bring his attention back to what she was saying.

Oh, I actually know this one! He was happy to finally be in a subject that he actually had some knowledge of. He could actually answer a question in this class rather than just sit there silently feeling dumb! His left hand shot into the air and he eagerly waited for eye contact.

"Arithmancy is a branch of magic, just like Charms or Transfiguration. But Arithmancy studies the meanings of numbers and how they impact our lives. It's like the scientific examination of numerical energies!" he finished, excited to finally start what he was sure would be his favorite class. Anything with math was sure to be fantastic.

Speaking of Puffers....... Logan was totally being smart right now! A branch of magic; how clever of him to say so and being the first one to mention and call it as such! "Numerical energies, yes, I like that."

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Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow

Ella smirked when Hadley wished the new students good luck. The third year knew that Arithmancy could be overwhelming at first but really, it wasn't so bad. Besides, the badger found that Hadley made things relatively easy to understand so she figured the new students wouldn't have too hard a time. And hey, maybe Ella could help anyone who needed it. She really enjoyed helping people. Oh! And she also really enjoyed these peppermint things! They were delicious. BEAM.

What is Arithmancy? Ella considered this for a moment before raising her hand. "Professor, Arithmancy is the magical study of numbers and how they can be used to... to help predict things and reveal things about ourselves." Yup, sounded pretty legit, yeah?

Predict and reveal things about ourselves; all too true, as well.

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Originally Posted by Princesspower

Sarah did not think about it for long, she said the first thing that came to mind, "Arithmancy is finding meaning and symbolism in words using numbers" she said upon her her hand shooting up.

As was finding meaning and symbolism in numbers, which was ultimately the point and principles behind Arithmancy.

SPOILER!!: fireeeee!!

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Originally Posted by Harry174

Laura was glad to have her wand back even if it was still broken, she went and sat down next to her sister and then she took out a piece of parchment and looked at Professor Hadley waiting for her to tell them what they were doing first.

Laura listen to Professor Hadley and started to write what she thought Arithmancy was, she was writting something when she realised she had made a mistake, she took out her wand like normal. "Reverto." Laura had forgot it was broken.

"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!" Laura jumped up in suprise. "FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Okay so only the paper was on fire but still it was on fire, the wand had somehow caused the paper to go up in flames.

Laura still standing up sort of dancing around the flames, trying to stay away from it looked at Professor Hadley. "My answer was on the piece of paper but it was something like it is to do with numbers." See Laura was still trying to answer the question even though her wand had cause her parchment to go up in flames, it was a good job that she hadn't written too much on the parchment.

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Originally Posted by Dances_With_Potter

Sutton didn't really have an answer for the question, but she was excited to learn, and so she sat at her desk, busily taking notes of what all the other students said. Then she heard a scream from next to her and looked up to see that Laura's paper was fire. Taking out her wand while rolling her eyes, she pointed it at Laura's desk and said, "Aguamenti!" Splashing water on the girls desk to put out a fire.

There. All better.

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Originally Posted by Harry174

Laura wasn't happy she was soaking wet though now, Sutton had put out the fire but she could have asked Laura to move, and saying that where was Sutton sat since her sister was sat next to her, she looked at herself and decided that she needed to get dry, she took out her wand and then suddenly realised she didn't want to get set on fire or anything so she just sat there annoyed all her things were ruined. "PROFESSOR HADLEY!!!!!!" Laura shouted. "My books and things are ruined." Laura held up her Arithmancy text book that was soaking wet and was totally damaged beyond repair. "Sutton you could have warned me you were going to use water, I would have moved everything else out of the way."

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Originally Posted by Dances_With_Potter

Sutton looked back at Laura. How had she gotten so wet? Sutton had just splashed a little water on the fire, and suddenly Laura was acting like she was soaking wet. Hmm... "Sorry... I didn't think about telling you to move. I didn't want you or your other stuff to get burned..." she said, sincerely sorry the girl and her book had gotten splashed with the water. Looking back to Professor Hadley, Sutton said, "I'm sorry I'm causing such an interruption, Professor Hadley. I was just trying to keep it from getting worse... Do you want me to dry Laura and her stuff off?" Sutton was embarrassed that she was interrupting class, but catching the room on fire hadn't seemed like a good option. She supposed she should have just left it and let someone else deal with it...

Sutton looked down at her desk as a sickly hot feeling creeped up her neck and into her face.

Listening as some of the students started repeating, she was about to move on when all of a sudden she heard a shriek and her attention redirected over toward Laura, as she caught sight of flickering flames in HER classroom. Which were gone a moment later, thanks to Sutton. "Thank you Miss Pietek; five points for use of quick intellect in a moment of distress."

But what was Laura shrieking about now? "Please, Miss Hyde. Calm down and relax. Sutton was just helping so the fire didn't spread. Two points from you for overreacting instead of being appreciative. If you act like that, Sutton won't let you share her textbook while yours dries out. Now settle down and I would advise you put that wand away, as well." For now. She wasn't even sure they were going to get to wand usage in this lesson anyway.

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Okay, so Sierra hated Arithmancy. There was just no other way around it other than point blank saying the truth--she hated this subject. Professor Hadley, though, she'd decided she actually liked. True, the woman chose to spend her days hanging out with a bunch lowly Puffers, but there were good points, as well.

This professor had never annoyed Sierra.

Her mother had made her stay enrolled in this class, too, so Sierra endured it year after year, and here she was for yet another round of classes. Le sigh. She raised her hand in the year. "In my own words," she said, hoping nobody else had explained it this way just yet, "it's mapping out our future using numbers and their meanings. We can tell what's in store for us and what we can do to make the most out of what's ahead."

Despite the momentary distraction, Josephina turned her attention over toward Sierra and blinked a moment in surprise at seeing her in her lesson still. Considering the girl was a sixth year, she was actually surprised she hadn't given up on the subject, but at the same time was pleased to see her sticking it out. Even if it was for the sake of someone else ~~though she didn't know that~~.

"Yes, mapping our futures out using numbers. That's a good way to put it," Fina nodded and smiled at the Slytherin Prefect, as she made her way over to the board and wrote two words.

Number Characteristics

"So as many of you mentioned, Arithmancy is a form of divining. A way to reveal information about ourselves, our past, present, and future." She explained, her eyes meeting those of each of the students as she talked. "But no one talked about practical uses for the subject. We know how we can apply charms to everyday life. And even transfiguration. But what about Arithmancy? Sure we can calculate our character numbers or life path numbers, which tell a great deal of information, but how is that practical?"

She knew some students would probably agree there and relate that to muggle math. But it didn't stop her from pressing on. "So what I'm trying to say is that Arithmancy can and is practical. What are some practical uses for Arithmancy, given what you know about the subject? How can we use the orderly, systematic meanings presented in numbers in everyday life?"

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PhoenixRising Quintaped Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in my head [GMT-6] Posts: 58,907 Hogwarts RPG Name: Amelia Adara Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Emma Montmorency (#301199) Hufflepuff Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Kartik Ishaan Joshi (#3112da) Ravenclaw Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Kara Walsh (#aa1506) Gryffindor First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Tiffany Rose Slytherin Third Year x12 x8	YesJess! \| Captain Goggles \| Mama Badger \| Eva's Soul Sister \| An OG™ \| It's all in the Numbers Quote: Originally Posted by Bazinga Minerva knew right away what her answer would be and put her hand up, "Professor, I feel arthimancy is telling your own future by the use of numbers and math. You find your paths, and fortune, and even love by ways of numbers found for your name and even birthday." She had been taking this class since her first year so Minerva really was starting to feel comfortable with most of it at least. She still wasn't the best at math, but it was coming with practice and if she just kept trying, she thought maybe it would be easy by seventh year. Well she was hopeful at least. Josephina nodded. Telling of your future by using numbers; the most basic and rudimentary of principles. "Not find love, necessarily," Fina argued. Because if that were the case then it would be ten times easier to find love than it was. "But find out if you're compatible based on your names and birthdays, yes." Quote: Originally Posted by Cassirin Vivi sat slumped a bit in her seat, taking in the chatter around her and mentally preparing for the need to sit still and FOCUS for the duration of class. Arithmancy was essentially maths, and while she was competent at it, she found it awfully hard to focus on classes where she had to sit still for long periods of time. At least they started off with active participation, and Vivi raised her hand. "To me, if divination and Muggle mathematics got married and had a baby class, Arithmancy would be that baby. It's divination through the use of symbolic numbers." Fina smiled in amusement at the next comment over what Arithmancy was. A baby class. Stealing a look at her roster, she found something more ironic about the person who suggested that. The last time she had seen Genevieve (or Sophia) was when they were babies. "Unique way of putting it, but yes," Fina nodded. Quote: Originally Posted by DeathEater1 What is Arithmancy, really? .......... Cardigan had to think a little on that one. Well, she knew one thing: It was like Maths, for one thing, with all the numbers and such. That was really all she knew... Darn. She needed to study more!! Procrastination is NOT, always, the option!!! Well, she'd just have to put in all she knew about the subject, which was not a lot. Poo... "Well......for one thing, it uses numbers, and is a lot like the muggle subject Maths, and you can find out a lot about yourself from it." Cadigan said, after raising her head. Sigh. She was never gonna get an OWL or NEWT in this subject!! It was probably very necessary for University or the Ministry of Magic. Any position would probably require an OWL/NEWT in Arithmancy!!! Though, at least it wasn't what she was planning on going to college for: she wanted, currently, to study Herbology, and then work in the Enviromental Protection department of the British ministry. That would be a dream come true!!! Fina nodded. "Very true, yes." Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Giving Logan one last smile before returning her gaze to Lewis, Kurumi was about to say something when class began and her attention was taken by Professor Hadley beginning the lesson. Moving her parchment in front of her and picking up her quill, she couldn't help but catch Lewis' gaze out of the corner of her eye before seriously pondering what Professor Hadley had asked. Were they supposed to give a 'proper' definition? The seventh year found that easy enough to do, but it didn't really define the subject to her. "I've always felt that Arithmancy was something that helped put order to chaos. Explain chaos really through the universal language of numbers. A way of divining and making sense of the madness that can be the human spirit," Kurumi said after raising her hand. In a nut shell, Arithmancy was sort of perfection. Order to chaos. Interesting point and why - though she was sure Calista would disagree - Arithmancy was an awesome form of Divination. "And amazing how orderly the subject can be." It made sense. Quote: Originally Posted by nups21 Ira just tried to focus on the class and the lesson that just started. What is Arithmancy? Ira raised her hand up and answered the first thing that rolled in her mind, "In simple terms, it is divination by numbers." Which according to Ira was much better than divination through crystal balls and tea cups. Though that wasn't the complete description fitting Arithmancy subject. She continued, "But it is actually much more than that I feel.. We try to analyse the personality of the person too, and his behaviour, which together are taken in account to predict the.. the future." And this reminded Ira that she needed to study. Like, really study the basics! Divination by numbers. Basic. But then Ira went on to elaborate her definition about analyzing personality and behaviors, to which Fina simply nodded. Quote: Originally Posted by emjay And then the 15 year old turned his attention to the front because class, as it would seem, was now to begin. He thought over the question for a moment, then pondered his classmates answers. Grinning first at Vivi's analogy, Ethan raised his hand to expand on the subject slightly. "Arithmancy is the study of the magical properties of numbers... We can not only use them to predict the future but also learn about what paths to take to best ensure our personal successes." Magical properties of numbers. Yes. Also true. Quote: Originally Posted by lemon Alice beamed back at Hadley as she tried to muster up an answer. What was Arithmancy? The class she was in currently. Duh. The lioness sucked on the tip of her quill as she thought, twirling a tendril of her long caramel hair between her fingers. After finally conjuring up an answer, she raised her hand. "Professor, isn't Arithmancy.. numerology? Magical properties of numbers?" That was the best she could come up with. "The first portion of the word means numbers. I think." Her brow furrowed in thought. "The second part means divination. So, technically speaking, it's divination through numbers." Etymology came in handy.. sometimes. "But it's much more organized than divination, in my opinion. Very precise. Very orderly." Okay. She was done now. She was just going to sit and listen to other ~~better~~ answers now. And suck on her quill. And another who mentioned the organization of numbers. Fina nodded at the Lioness as she listened to the other answers. Quote: Originally Posted by lazykitty Good, they were starting off simple. Emmanuelle appreciated that she wasn't going to have to deal with numbers right off the bat, since, to be honest, the amount of math that went into Arithmancy had always kind of intimidated her. "Basically, it's Divination using numbers instead of tea leaves, crystal balls or dreams." she replied, barely managing to disguise how silly she sometimes found that other form of Divination. Would do to put down one class in a completely different one, after all. Like Divination that used numbers instead of tea leaves; more reliable in her mind too, even. Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 What was Arithmancy. Jory raised his hand after some thought. "Arithmancy is the combination of numbers and letters to figure out someone's life in the future,'' he said. "It's like using tea leaves and crystal balls in Divination.'' Using numbers AND letters; because yes, it wasn't just numbers that mattered. "Good point, yes, letters matter too." Quote: Originally Posted by MyPatronusIsaMoose "Thank you Professor." Oakey said with a smile, hopefully he won't be to distracted today with how he was going to ask Hadley his question. He turned back around and moved over to a desk that wasn't to far from where Ella and Minerva were sitting. He gave them a quick nod and removed his things from his bag setting them down in front of him. He listened to Hadley's first question and answered. "Arithmancy is the study of numbers and their magical properties." Oakey started. "It's also can help predict the future in many different ways." Quote: Originally Posted by Steelsheen Arithmancy in his words... Vickers paused for a moment, given that the description echoing in his head is the textbook version. Finally he raised his hand "Professor, Arithmancy is divination through numbers as well as the study of the magical properties of numbers." Still too bookish? Well thats just how it is to him. Numbers and their magical properties. Yes, again, to both Oakey and Vickers. Quote: Originally Posted by LilFox06 Anya sucked on the peppermint on her desk. Mmmm. Candy. What was arithmancy in her words? More fun than math. Like... math with a purpose. But that really wasn't a proper magical answer. She raised her hand. "It's like... a more structured divination of sorts... with numbers" she offered. "Or you can use the translation system for notes when you're bored." True story. ....and then Anya went back to happily sucking on her peppermint. Structure; went along with the orderly comments that others had mentioned. Josephina nodded again. Quote: Originally Posted by SilverTiger Once Professor Hadley had returned her greeting, Kendall honestly had gone back to her sketch. At least she understood that, and it was better than just sitting staring off into space while she'd waited for the lesson to start. Although, she'd continued sketching even as the lecture had begun. She didn't need to pay attention when it was just 'welcome back's and 'good luck's, even if she felt she deserved both. She'd come back even though she didn't quite understand the subject, after all, and then, she didn't understand the subject. Explaining why she kept her focus on her sketch of Midir. She wasn't avoiding to listen, at least. But finally, she decided to try to prove that she actually did care about the lesson, even if it bored her and confused her most of the time. At least Vivi's description had amused her, and she set her sketch in her lap as she raised her hand. "Arithmancy tells us that numbers have meaning. Other than just that 1 plus 1 equals 2 and that stuff. And some numbers're more magical than others," she said, sounding sure of herself even though she knew it wasn't as good of an answer as most of the others. And then she went back to her sketch. She could listen and sketch, after all, and now she proved she could participate and sketch too. And smiled at the mention of numbers having meanings beyond the simple calculation, addition stuff. And yes, some numbers were more magical than others; like some dark wizards liked to think that seven was more magical and powerful. And yet it was a Hufflepuff who discovered those properties. Whoever said Puffers were duffers, were seriously misled ... Quote: Originally Posted by hpluvr037 But then it was clear that class was about to begin. "Good morning, Professor!" he chirped happily. His cheeks flushed as he realized that no one else had replied. So she clearly wasn't looking for a whole class response, he realized belatedly. Just what he hadn't wanted. He was standing out. Pao lost her next few words in his embarrassment, but then struggled to bring his attention back to what she was saying. Oh, I actually know this one! He was happy to finally be in a subject that he actually had some knowledge of. He could actually answer a question in this class rather than just sit there silently feeling dumb! His left hand shot into the air and he eagerly waited for eye contact. "Arithmancy is a branch of magic, just like Charms or Transfiguration. But Arithmancy studies the meanings of numbers and how they impact our lives. It's like the scientific examination of numerical energies!" he finished, excited to finally start what he was sure would be his favorite class. Anything with math was sure to be fantastic. Speaking of Puffers....... Logan was totally being smart right now! A branch of magic; how clever of him to say so and being the first one to mention and call it as such! "Numerical energies, yes, I like that." Quote: Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow Ella smirked when Hadley wished the new students good luck. The third year knew that Arithmancy could be overwhelming at first but really, it wasn't so bad. Besides, the badger found that Hadley made things relatively easy to understand so she figured the new students wouldn't have too hard a time. And hey, maybe Ella could help anyone who needed it. She really enjoyed helping people. Oh! And she also really enjoyed these peppermint things! They were delicious. BEAM. What is Arithmancy? Ella considered this for a moment before raising her hand. "Professor, Arithmancy is the magical study of numbers and how they can be used to... to help predict things and reveal things about ourselves." Yup, sounded pretty legit, yeah? Predict and reveal things about ourselves; all too true, as well. Quote: Originally Posted by Princesspower Sarah did not think about it for long, she said the first thing that came to mind, "Arithmancy is finding meaning and symbolism in words using numbers" she said upon her her hand shooting up. As was finding meaning and symbolism in numbers, which was ultimately the point and principles behind Arithmancy. SPOILER!!: fireeeee!! Quote: Originally Posted by Harry174 Laura was glad to have her wand back even if it was still broken, she went and sat down next to her sister and then she took out a piece of parchment and looked at Professor Hadley waiting for her to tell them what they were doing first. Laura listen to Professor Hadley and started to write what she thought Arithmancy was, she was writting something when she realised she had made a mistake, she took out her wand like normal. "Reverto." Laura had forgot it was broken. "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!" Laura jumped up in suprise. "FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Okay so only the paper was on fire but still it was on fire, the wand had somehow caused the paper to go up in flames. Laura still standing up sort of dancing around the flames, trying to stay away from it looked at Professor Hadley. "My answer was on the piece of paper but it was something like it is to do with numbers." See Laura was still trying to answer the question even though her wand had cause her parchment to go up in flames, it was a good job that she hadn't written too much on the parchment. Quote: Originally Posted by Dances_With_Potter Sutton didn't really have an answer for the question, but she was excited to learn, and so she sat at her desk, busily taking notes of what all the other students said. Then she heard a scream from next to her and looked up to see that Laura's paper was fire. Taking out her wand while rolling her eyes, she pointed it at Laura's desk and said, "Aguamenti!" Splashing water on the girls desk to put out a fire. There. All better. Quote: Originally Posted by Harry174 Laura wasn't happy she was soaking wet though now, Sutton had put out the fire but she could have asked Laura to move, and saying that where was Sutton sat since her sister was sat next to her, she looked at herself and decided that she needed to get dry, she took out her wand and then suddenly realised she didn't want to get set on fire or anything so she just sat there annoyed all her things were ruined. "PROFESSOR HADLEY!!!!!!" Laura shouted. "My books and things are ruined." Laura held up her Arithmancy text book that was soaking wet and was totally damaged beyond repair. "Sutton you could have warned me you were going to use water, I would have moved everything else out of the way." Quote: Originally Posted by Dances_With_Potter Sutton looked back at Laura. How had she gotten so wet? Sutton had just splashed a little water on the fire, and suddenly Laura was acting like she was soaking wet. Hmm... "Sorry... I didn't think about telling you to move. I didn't want you or your other stuff to get burned..." she said, sincerely sorry the girl and her book had gotten splashed with the water. Looking back to Professor Hadley, Sutton said, "I'm sorry I'm causing such an interruption, Professor Hadley. I was just trying to keep it from getting worse... Do you want me to dry Laura and her stuff off?" Sutton was embarrassed that she was interrupting class, but catching the room on fire hadn't seemed like a good option. She supposed she should have just left it and let someone else deal with it... Sutton looked down at her desk as a sickly hot feeling creeped up her neck and into her face. Listening as some of the students started repeating, she was about to move on when all of a sudden she heard a shriek and her attention redirected over toward Laura, as she caught sight of flickering flames in HER classroom. Which were gone a moment later, thanks to Sutton. "Thank you Miss Pietek; five points for use of quick intellect in a moment of distress." But what was Laura shrieking about now? "Please, Miss Hyde. Calm down and relax. Sutton was just helping so the fire didn't spread. Two points from you for overreacting instead of being appreciative. If you act like that, Sutton won't let you share her textbook while yours dries out. Now settle down and I would advise you put that wand away, as well." For now. She wasn't even sure they were going to get to wand usage in this lesson anyway. Quote: Originally Posted by Anna Banana Okay, so Sierra hated Arithmancy. There was just no other way around it other than point blank saying the truth--she hated this subject. Professor Hadley, though, she'd decided she actually liked. True, the woman chose to spend her days hanging out with a bunch lowly Puffers, but there were good points, as well. This professor had never annoyed Sierra. Her mother had made her stay enrolled in this class, too, so Sierra endured it year after year, and here she was for yet another round of classes. Le sigh. She raised her hand in the year. "In my own words," she said, hoping nobody else had explained it this way just yet, "it's mapping out our future using numbers and their meanings. We can tell what's in store for us and what we can do to make the most out of what's ahead." Despite the momentary distraction, Josephina turned her attention over toward Sierra and blinked a moment in surprise at seeing her in her lesson still. Considering the girl was a sixth year, she was actually surprised she hadn't given up on the subject, but at the same time was pleased to see her sticking it out. Even if it was for the sake of someone else ~~though she didn't know that~~. "Yes, mapping our futures out using numbers. That's a good way to put it," Fina nodded and smiled at the Slytherin Prefect, as she made her way over to the board and wrote two words. Number Characteristics "So as many of you mentioned, Arithmancy is a form of divining. A way to reveal information about ourselves, our past, present, and future." She explained, her eyes meeting those of each of the students as she talked. "But no one talked about practical uses for the subject. We know how we can apply charms to everyday life. And even transfiguration. But what about Arithmancy? Sure we can calculate our character numbers or life path numbers, which tell a great deal of information, but how is that practical?" She knew some students would probably agree there and relate that to muggle math. But it didn't stop her from pressing on. "So what I'm trying to say is that Arithmancy can and is practical. What are some practical uses for Arithmancy, given what you know about the subject? How can we use the orderly, systematic meanings presented in numbers in everyday life?" __________________ ___________________You should take your little finger and just point it in the mirror. ________________________________________Baby, maybe you're the problem ✯