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sweetpinkpixie · 03-10-2016, 05:39 PM

Nodding his head about the room as students each took their turn answering, or electing to be attentive listeners, the astronomer gave his wand a quick flick to the blackboard so their suggestions would appear.

Quote:

throwing things on the ground that won't decompose/littering
chemicals into the water and soil
over familiarity with our surroundings
agricultural depletion of soil nutrients through poor farming practices
introducing new species to areas where they are not native
overgrazing livestock
building cities
land clearance
excessive mining
improper use of magic
erosion
burning fossil fuels

"Stellar," he nodded, giving the board an approving nod before turning his attention back to the class. "This is a sampling, and a very good one, of the ways in which humanity impacts the environment and it is for these reasons that many protest the notion of terraforming another planet." Just as a bit of throwback to his first lesson of the term and some thought provoking insight raised by a fair share of the bright minds present. "We," meaning himself and his two colleagues. "...would like you to keep these in mind as you work today. While we will not be going over the details to each of these, what precisely happens to the soil and whatnot, we invite you to speculate and make as educated a guess as you can muster as to what was the cause of the land degeneration of our particular site. There may be a little something extra in store for those of you who speculate in the correct general direction."

Vague. Vague astronut was vague.

With that out of the way and uniforms on and...the Ravenclaw female problem under control (it WAS under control, right? He was honestly too anxious to actually look and see)...it was time to get a move on. AND, according to his sundial watch, they were right back on schedule.

"Not to worry, Miss Valentine," he assured the Ravenclaw (AGAIN WITH THE RAVENCLAWS). "Just keep a firm grip on the portkey and you'll be just fine. The worst than can happen..." Well, no, he could think of several things worse than what he was about to share...but he had learned about appropriate bedside manner when it came to being brutally honest with students. Thank you Miss Cambridge and Miss Wisteria for all that. "...is that you'll be revisiting your breakfast. But I have mints in my pocket here to help counteract such things."

Ahem. Yes. Moving along.

"I'll be needing Pebbles back now, I'm afraid," he whispered to the Slytherin. Sorry not sorry, but he would be holding on to her during transportation. "Headmistress Moxley, Professor Myers, and myself will each have a portkey..." which he summoned now from behind his desk and levitated over to the appropriate parties. A large hula hoop for himself, a giant Croc shoe for Paul, and a donkey pinata for Meri-berry - who received MORE apprehensive looks because, well, he had not forgotten about the love letter just yet. "Please divide yourselves up as evenly as possible among the three of us and hold on tight. We will be departing in less than..." He gave another quick glance at his watch. "....5 minutes."

OOC: go ahead and pick a portkey lesson will continue in approximately 12 hours.

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sweetpinkpixie Wizarding World RPG Admin Minister for Magic Alley Proprietor Romanian Longhorn Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Paths Posts: 39,974 Hogwarts RPG Name: Briallen Ashburry-Hawthorne Gryffindor First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Nyle Harden Hufflepuff Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Iris Harden Ravenclaw Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Calliope Barrington Slytherin First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Diamond Marchbanks Gryffindor Sixth Year Ministry Department Head: Charles Hollingberry Minister's Office Ministry Department Head: Airey Flamsteed Mysteries Diagon Alley Proprietor: Zachaël Lufkin Owl Post x12 x12	astronomizzle ♧ gryffinDORK \| & the rest is drag ♣ #badluckDerf Nodding his head about the room as students each took their turn answering, or electing to be attentive listeners, the astronomer gave his wand a quick flick to the blackboard so their suggestions would appear. Quote: throwing things on the ground that won't decompose/littering chemicals into the water and soil over familiarity with our surroundings agricultural depletion of soil nutrients through poor farming practices introducing new species to areas where they are not native overgrazing livestock building cities land clearance excessive mining improper use of magic erosion burning fossil fuels "Stellar," he nodded, giving the board an approving nod before turning his attention back to the class. "This is a sampling, and a very good one, of the ways in which humanity impacts the environment and it is for these reasons that many protest the notion of terraforming another planet." Just as a bit of throwback to his first lesson of the term and some thought provoking insight raised by a fair share of the bright minds present. "We," meaning himself and his two colleagues. "...would like you to keep these in mind as you work today. While we will not be going over the details to each of these, what precisely happens to the soil and whatnot, we invite you to speculate and make as educated a guess as you can muster as to what was the cause of the land degeneration of our particular site. There may be a little something extra in store for those of you who speculate in the correct general direction." Vague. Vague astronut was vague. With that out of the way and uniforms on and...the Ravenclaw female problem under control (it WAS under control, right? He was honestly too anxious to actually look and see)...it was time to get a move on. AND, according to his sundial watch, they were right back on schedule. "Not to worry, Miss Valentine," he assured the Ravenclaw (AGAIN WITH THE RAVENCLAWS). "Just keep a firm grip on the portkey and you'll be just fine. The worst than can happen..." Well, no, he could think of several things worse than what he was about to share...but he had learned about appropriate bedside manner when it came to being brutally honest with students. Thank you Miss Cambridge and Miss Wisteria for all that. "...is that you'll be revisiting your breakfast. But I have mints in my pocket here to help counteract such things." Ahem. Yes. Moving along. "I'll be needing Pebbles back now, I'm afraid," he whispered to the Slytherin. Sorry not sorry, but he would be holding on to her during transportation. "Headmistress Moxley, Professor Myers, and myself will each have a portkey..." which he summoned now from behind his desk and levitated over to the appropriate parties. A large hula hoop for himself, a giant Croc shoe for Paul, and a donkey pinata for Meri-berry - who received MORE apprehensive looks because, well, he had not forgotten about the love letter just yet. "Please divide yourselves up as evenly as possible among the three of us and hold on tight. We will be departing in less than..." He gave another quick glance at his watch. "....5 minutes." OOC: go ahead and pick a portkey lesson will continue in approximately 12 hours. __________________ When you're stuck in a moment and your spark has been stolen .................................................. ........... this is our time to own it, so own it..................................... baby we were born with fire and gold in our eyes