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StarShine · 05-25-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordred

Anyway, time’s ticking…first question was up and so was Ethan’s hand. “Anxiety? Like when you threat someone or something dear from a person while they're nervous or in a panicked state." Did his classmates mention love? Yeah, okay whatever. Still. Last lesson for the term? Really?

Cosgrach nodded at him. He was one student Cosgrach liked. This time, though, he was a bit late to answer.

"Correct, but we've moved onto the next question," he said and smiled - see, he wasn't that grumpy.

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Originally Posted by Tegz

"Cheering charms manipulate people, and there's potion equivalents to that too. I read that Professor Sophie Melita added a mysterious special something to cookies she used to hand out.... and those cookies made people feel a sort of euphoria... improving mood and making people more biddable. They were handed out during times when people might otherwise have revolted. Sort of like crowd control in a way. With cookies." West knew about this partly from reading and partly due to the possibly unfortunate fact that Berty Borr, the greatest consumer of Melita cookies, was a close family friend of the Odessas. "The only laws I know of about spells or magical ingestibles that improve mood like that are Quidditch-related. You can get a ban for playing while knowingly influenced by magical mood-improving spells or potions."

Cosgrach nodded, smiled and nodded again. He briefly wondered how many hours West generally spent in the library. Must be lots.

"A great answer, again, Mr. Odessa." He didn't even have to add anything to the answer.

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Originally Posted by Poolicious

Potion or spells she knew that manipulates people? Oh. She knew one potion. The first year raised her hand. "Love potion, Professor." Were they going to brew love potion today? "And, I'm not sure about the laws regarding this potion, sir." Yeah, laws were never her things. "But I think its banned from Hogwarts?" She was not entirely sure about that though.

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Originally Posted by PhoenixStar

Raising her hand before she answered she said "Oh I think a love potion too professor because when you love people you get all stupid and forget about yourself and do things that you wouldn't normally do."

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Originally Posted by Sonea

And because she had been distracted she had not really been listening to what some other students were answering, she just ignored them and raised her hand. “Professor, I think that a love potion can manipulate somebody because a love potion isn’t creating true love, it’s just a way to manipulate somebody… To let him or her think and feel what YOU want… It’s a lie…” She paused for a few seconds to think before she spoke again, trying to look smart. “And about the laws… I don't know much about it, rules and lows are... not my specialty”

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Originally Posted by Squishy

Taking note of all the other answers given, it was shocking just how many emotions could be used to exploit others. And using one of the examples provided by a few students, she raised her hand to answer the next question. "Love potion makes the drinker feel that they are in love. But it isn't real love, it's fake love." And as for laws? That, she wasn't too familiar with yet, sadly. Seemed like a good idea to read up on those at some point.

Cosgrach nodded at them. "Yes, love potions. Yes, fake love. Yes, very strong manipulators. Yes, they are banned." He eyed the girls somewhat strictly. They shouldn't even THINK about it.

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

But yes anyways next question. "The imperio curse? It's one of the unforgivables. And dark wizards use it to manipulate people into doing whatever they want them to do. It's super dangerous," hence the term unforgivable. Was Zander supposed to connect this to all that emotion mumbo jumbo? Because imperio was totally a way of manipulating. So it was technically a right answer.

Cosgrach nodded at the boy. "That is correct, yes. Imperio is the most dangerous curse, I'd say." Even worse than the famous A-K spell, but he wasn't going to say why he thought Imperius was the worst.

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Originally Posted by hermionesclone

"The Camraderie Concoction's one," he started, his hand in the air, "It causes the drinker to be friendlier towards you which is better for you, the potioneer. If you're chummy chummy with someone, they're more likely to tell you something, especially if it's something they wouldn't tell you otherwise. So, manipulating them in a way for information." You'd have to be sneaky about it, too.

Ooooh, hehe, one of the fun potions. Cosgrach laughed briefly.

"True. And it's actually a fun potion." So, like, totally encouraging them to try it on and such.

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Originally Posted by ScarletCharm104

Marigold scratched her nose with her left hand as not to get ink on her face as she thought over the question. Love potions and cheering charms were already mentioned... Wasn't there a happiness potion? "I think there is a euphoria potion... I can't remember the name though." Shame, but at least she got to say 'euphoria.' It's a nice word.

"Elixir to Induce Euphoria." Nodnod. "And how can we use it?" More elaboration, perhaps?

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Originally Posted by Harry174

Angel smiled at the Professor as he seemed confused with the fact there was two of her, she was totally happy and now she was ready to answer the next question, she raised her hand. "Professor there was the spell that someone used in a diary once, to force someone to do terrible things." Angel really wished she knew what the spell was.

"Do you mean Lord Voldemort and Ginny Weasley?" Yeah, she meant them. Cosgrach nodded. It was actually nice that she knew that. It was a bit history now.

"It was dark magic," he simply said and turned to the next student.

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Originally Posted by Meizzner

"Well there is the Hate Potion. Shows the worst traits and habits of somebody to the drinker."

Ehehe, another classic potion. "A lovely one, don't you say?" It was such a delicate potion, too. One of Cosgrach's favourites, again.

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

This time her hand went up a bit more hesitantly. "I'm not sure I'm thinking of the same manipulating that you're thinking about Professor because I think you're looking for specific potions and spells but there's a variety depending on the kind of manipulation you mean, like the sleeping draught that maniuplates a person's sleep cycle, aging for someone's age manipulation...and calming draught if you meant emotion-wise but I guess I'm just not sure?" In the end, more than one but only because she legit didn't know which kind he meant. She wasn't so sure about the laws as a result so she'd just....not continue.

Oh. "We will focus on the emotional manipulation today, but physical manipulation would also be correct." Was it any clearer? He hoped so. He didn't want Alexa... Alexa... Cam...witch... to be behind the class.

He sucked at nicknaming, didn't he?

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Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi

"Veritaserum Potion is one, it's not really for manipulating emotions but if you want to manipulate someone to tell the truth...and their inner most secrets, that Potion would be perfect" He grinned as he didn't avoid looking at the Professor this time. Oh how he would have loved to brew that potion and accidentally slip some in the Professor's morning tea. "As for the laws, it is strictly controlled by the Ministry" would that stop him from trying to make this potion one day? nope

Weeeeell... Kevin kept being correct, and Cosgrach had to verify him again.

"Well done, Kevin." Correct answer and stuff. Blegh. He looked into his eyes this time too, though, but didn't hide the hostility in his.

One stupid movement, and the boy was out of his class.

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Sophie tried her best to give the professor as serious of an expression as possible. "...because I am," she said. "Not in one of those evil Lord Voldemort ways, though." Nope. Nothing 'control-freakish' like that. She just wouldn't stand for somebody messing her over, though.

...then there was a question.

"Err, Professor? Doesn't every potion manipulate a person?" she asked, raising her hand. It was true. "Isn't the purpose of every potion to give some sort of effect the drinker wouldn't otherwise have?" Every charm, too, for that matter. She could come up with a specific answer, too, though. "For example, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria manipulates the drinker into being happy--really, really happy."

"...and what kind of law?" she continued. "Potions laws? Because there's Golpalott's Third Law. That's a principle kind of law, though." Then there were tons of other laws that were rules kind of laws.

"Oh, good to know." That she wouldn't pull a Lord Voldemort. Hehe.

...before he could further reply...

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Originally Posted by feeheeheeny

But she gained her composure when the other Sophie spoke up. Ravenclaw Sophie eyed her, then eyed Culloden, and raised a hand right after she answered, "Can I remark on that? I don't think every potion manipulates a person, but I think most potions can manipulate a person. For example, I mean, the Pepper-Up Potion is always used with the intent to cure someone of the common cold, right? But manipulating generally has a negative connotation to it, in my opinion, and I don't think... there can be any real negative meaning behind a potion like that, unless... you're giving it to someone to make them like you more or trust you or something for future manipulation?" That felt different to her, though, because that wasn't the potion itself manipulating anyone. "But like, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria she mentioned could be used for good, pure reasons with a willing drinker and I wouldn't consider that to be manipulating, really... but if you give it to someone without them knowing with the intent of, like, exploiting them in some way... a potion with good effects can be used for evil, y'know what I mean? Just depends on how you look at the term 'manipulating,' I guess." Was he following? Did she make sense?

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Originally Posted by Govoni

"I'm going to agree with both Sophies..." The snake one and the claw one, mhm. "...and say that all potions manipulate in some way; humans and animals alike...I guess it's the same thing whether it's the body or the mind." Couldn't forget the animals, you know? They were giving potions, too. "...Calming Draught?......Wideye Potion?...Lack of sleep would maybe make someone more pliable."

Oh, Sophie B answering S.N., and Vesper B. joining in. Cosgrach listened to all three girls with a content expression, HAPPY that they were discussing, and in the end, he was smiling.

"I have to agree with S.B.," he said, "because for me as well, 'manipulation' has a negative meaning. It is changing the body or mind," he glanced over Vesper, because she'd directly said mental or physical, "in an evil way. So, with this mindset, it really is hard to use a curative potion to manipulate, as Miss Brown has put it. But an elixir to induce euphoria or calming draught can be used for both: to manipulate or to help." Was that a bit clearer now?

"As for the laws, Sophie N, I meant the mortal, legislative laws."

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Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88

"Professor what about Essence of Insanity? It causes the person to behave irrationally when they normally wouldn't," Cris paused to think what laws governed the use of that potion.

"I would assume that the laws of its usage is strictly governed by the Ministry although I'm sure that if someone really wanted to use it, by the time the Ministry found out about it, it would be too late," Cris concluded.

Another great answer. Cosgrach nodded at the boy.

"Great answer, and I have to agree with you," he said, "but if they find the guilty? That'd still be great."

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Originally Posted by Chiara

Lucy said:" I have heard about a Dreamless Sleep Potion...A potion that places someone in a sleep that is dreamless..I don't know if it is controlled by the laws of the Ministry..
This potion could be considered among those that are used to manipulate people?"

"I don't think it's controlled by ministry, no," he said, "and what I was looking for was emotional manipulation. But thank you for your answer, good try." He smiled at her.

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Originally Posted by Deezerz

Raising her hand, she said, "I believe the Animalis Fidelis Charm is a spell that can be used to manipulate. Last term Professor Fuller used it on Professor Thompson and it worked." Maybe a little too much according to a certain paper floating around. "The charm builds a bond between the caster and the castee. It influences the latter to do whatever the former wants." Which led to a form of manipulation, yeah? "Professor Fuller said it was legal because it isn't harmful," she added. The bond went both ways, apparently.

...oh, he knewknewknew he shouldn't be smirking - he knew! - but by the middle of the explanation, he'd already snorted once to keep his laugher in control. Of course - of course! - Pierson would do nothing to harm Javy. How silly they'd both been, unable to see LOOOOVE right in front of their eyes - Cosgrach took a deep breath. Okay. Humiliating mates in front of students was a terrible thing to do, so...

"That's also a great example." Yeah. From young lov -

K next student pls.

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Originally Posted by AlwaysSnapesGirl

So she tried to think of something else...and sorta came up with something though she wasn't sure it counted. But she raised her hand anyway. "What about the Polyjuice Potion? It doesn't technically affect emotion, but depending on who you change into, you could manipulate people who are close to them and get them to do what you want, depending on how they feel about the person you're pretending to be." And there probably were laws about it, only she couldn't remember them at the moment. Seemed like the sort of thing that ought to be regulated or illegal or something though, even if it was already supposed to be difficult to make.

"Different thinking, Penelope," he said and smiled at her, "and I believe no one ever tries to brew a polyjuice potion just for the fun of it, so it can also be considered manipulative." Nod nod.

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Originally Posted by Luna_Midnight

But might as well try, "Well Professor, I don't know a lot of potions and spells but is there a spell that takes a lot of emotion like huge emotion or a powerful memory to activate the spell that can manipulate people... Sorry that I don't know if there is such a spell..." She hoped this professor would not be like Professor Bellaire...

..."I'm sorry, I don't know which one you mean." He even looked sad, see? He meant it. He was sad he didn't know what she wanted to say. Shame.

No more answers? Okay. Time to move on, then.

"Thank you for the great answers, everyone," he said as he started walking around the class slowly, "as some of you were confused, I must say: I use the word 'manipulation' with a negative meaning and I wanted to hear the potions or spells that aim to change the subject physically or mentally so that it benefits someone else.

"So, some of these potions and spells are regulated by rules, and some aren't. Today, we will focus on a potion whose usage was prohibited ages ago, and it is still forbidden to use it for formal courts and interrogations." He deliberately stopped by Sophie Newell's desk and fished out a vial of potion for her. He didn't explain anything, though - this was almost a sort of test to see how ambitious she was: would she keep listening, or would she be too distracted? Well, the professor wasn't distracted at all, and his explanation continued at a medium pace in case people were taking notes: "Its name is 'Cabeza de Turco' - meaning, a scapegoat in English. The exact date of creation is unknown, but it was created some time between 1542 - the creation of Spanish Inquisition and 1689 - the Signing of International Statute of Secrecy. For those who don't know the Spanish Inquisition: It was one of the most cruel court the world has ever seen - created by the Roman Catholic Church to punish people whose religious beliefs were considered wrong. Guilty or not guilty, the people denied their supposed sins, because..." His shuddered. The punishments WERE harsh. "As you can guess, there were also fanatic wizard priests in the court, and they came up with this potion: Take a cup of this, and you will spill the beans! It made you confess the sins you have, they said, but that wasn't the truth: It made people feel guilty. Lots. And it was extra powerful on muggles," he didn't even feel the need to explain why, "so people started confessing things they didn't do. They even -" He made a face, and skipped that part. It was nasty. Anyways. "Well, then the Statue came into effect, and it was forbidden to use on muggles. So, it was taken to las Americas." Because who would listen to the law? "These part of its history isn't very clear, but it is thought that it was used on muggle locals there for their enslavement. The rest, you know." Hundreds of thousands, dead or assimilated. Well. "But it was used for wizards. Until they've finally understood the mechanism. Now, as I've already said before, it's forbidden to use in courts."

That was some information, wasn't it? Cosgrach'd reached the front of the classroom, and took a breath.

"As West has already pointed out, some emotions are universal whereas some people just lack the others. Guilt is so, as well. Some people feel guilty a lot, some just don't care. As this is a manipulative potion, it won't affect everyone the same. Some will think that helping the elderly is a terrible thing to do, whereas the others will hardly be convinced making someone cry is bad." He looked at them. "It depends on how strong your will is, and whether you have a conscience to begin with. If you don't, it will be harder to manipulate you." He smiled then - he was curious to see who was strong and who was weak.

"And now, we begin. Please grate half a unicorn horn."

He tapped his wand on the board in the meantime, and the ingredients appeared:

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Originally Posted by Blackboard

• Pure water
• 10 hippogriff feathers
• Half a unicorn horn (grated before starting)
• Glumbumble parts
• Half a Fwooper voice chords
• One drop of doxy venom
• Frog leg

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StarShine DoM Kappa Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cell culture hood Posts: 13,005 Hogwarts RPG Name: Mona Deandra Hellmann Gryffindor First Year x5 x6	¼ of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pls Text Cut: Answers Quote: Originally Posted by Mordred Anyway, time’s ticking…first question was up and so was Ethan’s hand. “Anxiety? Like when you threat someone or something dear from a person while they're nervous or in a panicked state." Did his classmates mention love? Yeah, okay whatever. Still. Last lesson for the term? Really? Cosgrach nodded at him. He was one student Cosgrach liked. This time, though, he was a bit late to answer. "Correct, but we've moved onto the next question," he said and smiled - see, he wasn't that grumpy. Quote: Originally Posted by Tegz "Cheering charms manipulate people, and there's potion equivalents to that too. I read that Professor Sophie Melita added a mysterious special something to cookies she used to hand out.... and those cookies made people feel a sort of euphoria... improving mood and making people more biddable. They were handed out during times when people might otherwise have revolted. Sort of like crowd control in a way. With cookies." West knew about this partly from reading and partly due to the possibly unfortunate fact that Berty Borr, the greatest consumer of Melita cookies, was a close family friend of the Odessas. "The only laws I know of about spells or magical ingestibles that improve mood like that are Quidditch-related. You can get a ban for playing while knowingly influenced by magical mood-improving spells or potions." Cosgrach nodded, smiled and nodded again. He briefly wondered how many hours West generally spent in the library. Must be lots. "A great answer, again, Mr. Odessa." He didn't even have to add anything to the answer. Quote: Originally Posted by Poolicious Potion or spells she knew that manipulates people? Oh. She knew one potion. The first year raised her hand. "Love potion, Professor." Were they going to brew love potion today? "And, I'm not sure about the laws regarding this potion, sir." Yeah, laws were never her things. "But I think its banned from Hogwarts?" She was not entirely sure about that though. Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixStar Raising her hand before she answered she said "Oh I think a love potion too professor because when you love people you get all stupid and forget about yourself and do things that you wouldn't normally do." Quote: Originally Posted by Sonea And because she had been distracted she had not really been listening to what some other students were answering, she just ignored them and raised her hand. “Professor, I think that a love potion can manipulate somebody because a love potion isn’t creating true love, it’s just a way to manipulate somebody… To let him or her think and feel what YOU want… It’s a lie…” She paused for a few seconds to think before she spoke again, trying to look smart. “And about the laws… I don't know much about it, rules and lows are... not my specialty” Quote: Originally Posted by Squishy Taking note of all the other answers given, it was shocking just how many emotions could be used to exploit others. And using one of the examples provided by a few students, she raised her hand to answer the next question. "Love potion makes the drinker feel that they are in love. But it isn't real love, it's fake love." And as for laws? That, she wasn't too familiar with yet, sadly. Seemed like a good idea to read up on those at some point. Cosgrach nodded at them. "Yes, love potions. Yes, fake love. Yes, very strong manipulators. Yes, they are banned." He eyed the girls somewhat strictly. They shouldn't even THINK about it. Quote: Originally Posted by ArianaBlack But yes anyways next question. "The imperio curse? It's one of the unforgivables. And dark wizards use it to manipulate people into doing whatever they want them to do. It's super dangerous," hence the term unforgivable. Was Zander supposed to connect this to all that emotion mumbo jumbo? Because imperio was totally a way of manipulating. So it was technically a right answer. Cosgrach nodded at the boy. "That is correct, yes. Imperio is the most dangerous curse, I'd say." Even worse than the famous A-K spell, but he wasn't going to say why he thought Imperius was the worst. Quote: Originally Posted by hermionesclone "The Camraderie Concoction's one," he started, his hand in the air, "It causes the drinker to be friendlier towards you which is better for you, the potioneer. If you're chummy chummy with someone, they're more likely to tell you something, especially if it's something they wouldn't tell you otherwise. So, manipulating them in a way for information." You'd have to be sneaky about it, too. Ooooh, hehe, one of the fun potions. Cosgrach laughed briefly. "True. And it's actually a fun potion." So, like, totally encouraging them to try it on and such. Quote: Originally Posted by ScarletCharm104 Marigold scratched her nose with her left hand as not to get ink on her face as she thought over the question. Love potions and cheering charms were already mentioned... Wasn't there a happiness potion? "I think there is a euphoria potion... I can't remember the name though." Shame, but at least she got to say 'euphoria.' It's a nice word. "Elixir to Induce Euphoria." Nodnod. "And how can we use it?" More elaboration, perhaps? Quote: Originally Posted by Harry174 Angel smiled at the Professor as he seemed confused with the fact there was two of her, she was totally happy and now she was ready to answer the next question, she raised her hand. "Professor there was the spell that someone used in a diary once, to force someone to do terrible things." Angel really wished she knew what the spell was. "Do you mean Lord Voldemort and Ginny Weasley?" Yeah, she meant them. Cosgrach nodded. It was actually nice that she knew that. It was a bit history now. "It was dark magic," he simply said and turned to the next student. Quote: Originally Posted by Meizzner "Well there is the Hate Potion. Shows the worst traits and habits of somebody to the drinker." Ehehe, another classic potion. "A lovely one, don't you say?" It was such a delicate potion, too. One of Cosgrach's favourites, again. Quote: Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo This time her hand went up a bit more hesitantly. "I'm not sure I'm thinking of the same manipulating that you're thinking about Professor because I think you're looking for specific potions and spells but there's a variety depending on the kind of manipulation you mean, like the sleeping draught that maniuplates a person's sleep cycle, aging for someone's age manipulation...and calming draught if you meant emotion-wise but I guess I'm just not sure?" In the end, more than one but only because she legit didn't know which kind he meant. She wasn't so sure about the laws as a result so she'd just....not continue. Oh. "We will focus on the emotional manipulation today, but physical manipulation would also be correct." Was it any clearer? He hoped so. He didn't want Alexa... Alexa... Cam...witch... to be behind the class. He sucked at nicknaming, didn't he? Quote: Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi "Veritaserum Potion is one, it's not really for manipulating emotions but if you want to manipulate someone to tell the truth...and their inner most secrets, that Potion would be perfect" He grinned as he didn't avoid looking at the Professor this time. Oh how he would have loved to brew that potion and accidentally slip some in the Professor's morning tea. "As for the laws, it is strictly controlled by the Ministry" would that stop him from trying to make this potion one day? nope Weeeeell... Kevin kept being correct, and Cosgrach had to verify him again. "Well done, Kevin." Correct answer and stuff. Blegh. He looked into his eyes this time too, though, but didn't hide the hostility in his. One stupid movement, and the boy was out of his class. Quote: Originally Posted by Anna Banana Sophie tried her best to give the professor as serious of an expression as possible. "...because I am," she said. "Not in one of those evil Lord Voldemort ways, though." Nope. Nothing 'control-freakish' like that. She just wouldn't stand for somebody messing her over, though. ...then there was a question. *"Err, Professor? Doesn't every* potion manipulate a person?" she asked, raising her hand. It was true. "Isn't the purpose of every potion to give some sort of effect the drinker wouldn't otherwise have?" Every charm, too, for that matter. She could come up with a specific answer, too, though. "For example, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria manipulates the drinker into being happy--really, really happy." "...and what kind of law?" she continued. "Potions laws? Because there's Golpalott's Third Law. That's a principle kind of law, though." Then there were tons of other laws that were rules kind of laws. "Oh, good to know." That she wouldn't pull a Lord Voldemort. Hehe. ...before he could further reply... Quote: Originally Posted by feeheeheeny** But she gained her composure when the other Sophie spoke up. Ravenclaw Sophie eyed her, then eyed Culloden, and raised a hand right after she answered, "Can I remark on that? I don't think every potion manipulates a person, but I think most potions can manipulate a person. For example, I mean, the Pepper-Up Potion is always used with the intent to cure someone of the common cold, right? But manipulating generally has a negative connotation to it, in my opinion, and I don't think... there can be any real negative meaning behind a potion like that, unless... you're giving it to someone to make them like you more or trust you or something for future manipulation?" That felt different to her, though, because that wasn't the potion itself manipulating anyone. "But like, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria she mentioned could be used for good, pure reasons with a willing drinker and I wouldn't consider that to be manipulating, really... but if you give it to someone without them knowing with the intent of, like, exploiting them in some way... a potion with good effects can be used for evil, y'know what I mean? Just depends on how you look at the term 'manipulating,' I guess." Was he following? Did she make sense? Quote: Originally Posted by Govoni "I'm going to agree with both Sophies..." The snake one and the claw one, mhm. "...and say that all potions manipulate in some way; humans and animals alike...I guess it's the same thing whether it's the body or the mind." Couldn't forget the animals, you know? They were giving potions, too. "...Calming Draught?......Wideye Potion?...Lack of sleep would maybe make someone more pliable." Oh, Sophie B answering S.N., and Vesper B. joining in. Cosgrach listened to all three girls with a content expression, HAPPY that they were discussing, and in the end, he was smiling. "I have to agree with S.B.," he said, "because for me as well, 'manipulation' has a negative meaning. It is changing the body or mind," he glanced over Vesper, because she'd directly said mental or physical, "in an evil way. So, with this mindset, it really is hard to use a curative potion to manipulate, as Miss Brown has put it. But an elixir to induce euphoria or calming draught can be used for both: to manipulate or to help." Was that a bit clearer now? "As for the laws, Sophie N, I meant the mortal, legislative laws." Quote: Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 "Professor what about Essence of Insanity? It causes the person to behave irrationally when they normally wouldn't," Cris paused to think what laws governed the use of that potion. "I would assume that the laws of its usage is strictly governed by the Ministry although I'm sure that if someone really wanted to use it, by the time the Ministry found out about it, it would be too late," Cris concluded. Another great answer. Cosgrach nodded at the boy. "Great answer, and I have to agree with you," he said, "but if they find the guilty? That'd still be great." Quote: Originally Posted by Chiara Lucy said:" I have heard about a Dreamless Sleep Potion...A potion that places someone in a sleep that is dreamless..I don't know if it is controlled by the laws of the Ministry.. This potion could be considered among those that are used to manipulate people?" "I don't think it's controlled by ministry, no," he said, "and what I was looking for was emotional manipulation. But thank you for your answer, good try." He smiled at her. Quote: Originally Posted by Deezerz Raising her hand, she said, "I believe the Animalis Fidelis Charm is a spell that can be used to manipulate. Last term Professor Fuller used it on Professor Thompson and it worked." Maybe a little too much according to a certain paper floating around. "The charm builds a bond between the caster and the castee. It influences the latter to do whatever the former wants." Which led to a form of manipulation, yeah? "Professor Fuller said it was legal because it isn't harmful," she added. The bond went both ways, apparently. ...oh, he knewknewknew he shouldn't be smirking - he knew! - but by the middle of the explanation, he'd already snorted once to keep his laugher in control. Of course - of course! - Pierson would do nothing to harm Javy. How silly they'd both been, unable to see LOOOOVE right in front of their eyes - Cosgrach took a deep breath. Okay. Humiliating mates in front of students was a terrible thing to do, so... "That's also a great example." Yeah. From young lov - K next student pls. Quote: Originally Posted by AlwaysSnapesGirl So she tried to think of something else...and sorta came up with something though she wasn't sure it counted. But she raised her hand anyway. "What about the Polyjuice Potion? It doesn't technically affect emotion, but depending on who you change into, you could manipulate people who are close to them and get them to do what you want, depending on how they feel about the person you're pretending to be." And there probably were laws about it, only she couldn't remember them at the moment. Seemed like the sort of thing that ought to be regulated or illegal or something though, even if it was already supposed to be difficult to make. "Different thinking, Penelope," he said and smiled at her, "and I believe no one ever tries to brew a polyjuice potion just for the fun of it, so it can also be considered manipulative." Nod nod. Quote: Originally Posted by Luna_Midnight But might as well try, "Well Professor, I don't know a lot of potions and spells but is there a spell that takes a lot of emotion like huge emotion or a powerful memory to activate the spell that can manipulate people... Sorry that I don't know if there is such a spell..." She hoped this professor would not be like Professor Bellaire... ..."I'm sorry, I don't know which one you mean." He even looked sad, see? He meant it. He was sad he didn't know what she wanted to say. Shame. No more answers? Okay. Time to move on, then. "Thank you for the great answers, everyone," he said as he started walking around the class slowly, "as some of you were confused, I must say: I use the word 'manipulation' with a negative meaning and I wanted to hear the potions or spells that aim to change the subject physically or mentally so that it benefits someone else. "So, some of these potions and spells are regulated by rules, and some aren't. Today, we will focus on a potion whose usage was prohibited ages ago, and it is still forbidden to use it for formal courts and interrogations." He deliberately stopped by Sophie Newell's desk and fished out a vial of potion for her. He didn't explain anything, though - this was almost a sort of test to see how ambitious she was: would she keep listening, or would she be too distracted? Well, the professor wasn't distracted at all, and his explanation continued at a medium pace in case people were taking notes: "Its name is 'Cabeza de Turco' - meaning, a scapegoat in English. The exact date of creation is unknown, but it was created some time between 1542 - the creation of Spanish Inquisition and 1689 - the Signing of International Statute of Secrecy. For those who don't know the Spanish Inquisition: It was one of the most cruel court the world has ever seen - created by the Roman Catholic Church to punish people whose religious beliefs were considered wrong. Guilty or not guilty, the people denied their supposed sins, because..." His shuddered. The punishments WERE harsh. "As you can guess, there were also fanatic wizard priests in the court, and they came up with this potion: Take a cup of this, and you will spill the beans! It made you confess the sins you have, they said, but that wasn't the truth: It made people feel guilty. Lots. And it was extra powerful on muggles," he didn't even feel the need to explain why, "so people started confessing things they didn't do. They even -" He made a face, and skipped that part. It was nasty. Anyways. "Well, then the Statue came into effect, and it was forbidden to use on muggles. So, it was taken to las Americas." Because who would listen to the law? "These part of its history isn't very clear, but it is thought that it was used on muggle locals there for their enslavement. The rest, you know." Hundreds of thousands, dead or assimilated. Well. "But it was used for wizards. Until they've finally understood the mechanism. Now, as I've already said before, it's forbidden to use in courts." That was some information, wasn't it? Cosgrach'd reached the front of the classroom, and took a breath. "As West has already pointed out, some emotions are universal whereas some people just lack the others. Guilt is so, as well. Some people feel guilty a lot, some just don't care. As this is a manipulative potion, it won't affect everyone the same. Some will think that helping the elderly is a terrible thing to do, whereas the others will hardly be convinced making someone cry is bad." He looked at them. "It depends on how strong your will is, and whether you have a conscience to begin with. If you don't, it will be harder to manipulate you." He smiled then - he was curious to see who was strong and who was weak. "And now, we begin. Please grate half a unicorn horn." He tapped his wand on the board in the meantime, and the ingredients appeared: Quote: Originally Posted by Blackboard • Pure water • 10 hippogriff feathers • Half a unicorn horn (grated before starting) • Glumbumble parts • Half a Fwooper voice chords • One drop of doxy venom • Frog leg Last edited by StarShine; 05-25-2014 at 09:58 PM. Reason: editing in Luna_Midnight and AlwaysSnapesGirl