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Maxilocks · 09-09-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by XxWitchy_GothicaXx

"Fwooper," Vilhelmiina answered. "It represents the number four because of its different colour varieties."

Indeed.

"Four, different-coloured varieties," Davina agreed.

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Originally Posted by ginnilie

"Isa," Aiden said. "It means ice. It also sounds like ice," Now he wanted to chew on some ice.

Isaz. Proto-Germanic reconstruction. Recorded in all three rune poems. But that was for her to know, right now.

"Right you are, sir," Davina smiled.

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Originally Posted by Zellanna

Lina raised a hand. "Fehu, the rune of wealth, though in some runic readings can also mean fertility because of its connection to abundance. I think it's connected to cattle."

"Nourishment, abundance and wealth, among other things," Davina agreed. "You're correct again."

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Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01

Just one rune? He wanted to show off his smartness now. *siiigh* "Professor one rune is Wunjo, and it represents joy, comfort and pleasure." he nodded excitedly. Had someone snuck him a wunjo rune?! "And it looks like a big ole P"

Did Mr. Sinclair look a little... excited? Good, good. "Joy and bliss," Di agreed. "Straight line, often a triangle instead of the semi-circle the 'P' our normal alphabet has."

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Originally Posted by Tegz

"Wilkes." Jimmy answered and chewed his lip. How did he go about showing he was not, in fact, excellent? Wrong answers? Blame it on the textbook? Yeah. Textbook.

He picked his book up and opened it then pretended like he was answering from the book.

"Othala which looks like this." He sort of traced the shape in the air, a diamond with two extending tails at its base. "Othala is property. Material wealth and heritage." Pause. "At least thats what it says in the book."

Di smiled. This boy, she found an enigma. "But your mind has something to add, doesn't it, Mr. Wilkes?" She asked. It didn't need a genius to tell that this kid... knew things. She didn't remember bind runes being mentioned in detail, in the standard textbook.

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Originally Posted by ers04d

She raised her had and said, "Mannaz. It means mankind or human. It also represents the inner self or soul."

"Mhhm. Male adult, basically; though it also represents humans, irrespective of gender," Di agreed.

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Originally Posted by Destiny

Missing the first couple of questions, due to a throbbing head, Destiny was ready for the next one, so she raised her hand, "There is the Hagalaz rune. It means weather, or destruction."

Di nodded. "Hagalaz is literally 'precipitation,'" she agreed. "Connected to hail and clime."

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Originally Posted by Roselyn

But, now onto her favorite rune. "There is the Thurisaz rune. It usually represents a force, and normally not a good one either. A warning, or destruction, might be another way to put it." Why that was her favorite? Well she had her reasons of course.

Ah yes. Di nodded. "Connected to the god of thunder and destruction, Thor; and the giant and mischief-maker, Loki," she said. That pretty much explained the rune, no?

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Originally Posted by Freds_caribbeangirl

Once again Rhea's hand went up. She actually remembered a bit of this stuff from previous classes, maybe she wouldn't get a T for NEWTS Runes after all.
"Wunjo, it means Joy."

"So it does."

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Originally Posted by Macavity

Simon had to think for this question, trying to remember back to previous classes where he had dealt with the runes in question. Finally he thought of one he remembered that hadn't previously been mentioned. "The Raido rune meaning journey," he supplied. "It looks like an uppercase R," he added for good measure when he noticed other students pointing this detail out.

"Ride or journey," Di agreed. "Representation of change and travel, among other things. Right you are."

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Originally Posted by Zellanna

"Arline Materia, professor." She nodded as though it mattered. "Or just Lina."

Di nodded. "Miss Materia," she said. Too unlike her to call a student by his or her first name, let alone a nickname.

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Originally Posted by BlackLestrange

Alice thought about the question the professor had asked and answered, "A rune could be Haglaz, it's shaped as an H and it means hail, like precipitation." she explained.

Sort of like an H, yes.

"Hail and precipitation," she nodded.

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Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz

Neptune Bott raised her hand, her little fingers wiggling for the attention of the professor. Really, pretty Professors were so much more preferable to the.... less pretty ones. Ahem, Yoohoo! "Kenaz. Someone told me once that it meant passion, potential and vibrant. He was flirting with me when he told me."

GIGGLE. HE SOOOOoOOOooo was, too. Neptune's eyes closed, her head lowered, going into her 'oh I'm so shy' act.

"So I think it'd prudent to add flirting and/or love notes to your list of uses."

Um. Yes. "Torch," Di offered. Literally. Though perhaps torch, flame, that kind of thing... she should not mention it, to this young lady. It would make her even more certain that the 'someone' had been flirting with her - not that it looked as if the girl needed conviction.

Eh? "I... yes. That's quite an, err, creative answer."

Davina might have sounded sliiiightly disapproving.

But yes, time to move on. Di focused her attention on to the rest of the class, and cleared her throat. "It seems you all know a bit about runes," she said. Some more than others, of course. "I'm glad of that. Now, up, up, all of you." She rose to her feet. "Pick up your cushions, form a queue - if you push each other, I will glare at you - and follow me, please."

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Maxilocks SS Featured Author Türk Bilgini Bugbear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: {in a leap of faith} Posts: 31,791 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sarani Glass Graduated x12	♥ Mrs. Itachi Uchiha™ & MAJNOO! : Bleach & Kyo & Natsume ♥ [ Maxh!Jesh ] Quote: Originally Posted by XxWitchy_GothicaXx "Fwooper," Vilhelmiina answered. "It represents the number four because of its different colour varieties." Indeed. "Four, different-coloured varieties," Davina agreed. Quote: Originally Posted by ginnilie "Isa," Aiden said. "It means ice. It also sounds like ice," Now he wanted to chew on some ice. Isaz. Proto-Germanic reconstruction. Recorded in all three rune poems. But that was for her to know, right now. "Right you are, sir," Davina smiled. Quote: Originally Posted by Zellanna Lina raised a hand. "Fehu, the rune of wealth, though in some runic readings can also mean fertility because of its connection to abundance. I think it's connected to cattle." "Nourishment, abundance and wealth, among other things," Davina agreed. "You're correct again." Quote: Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01 Just one rune? He wanted to show off his smartness now. siiigh "Professor one rune is Wunjo, and it represents joy, comfort and pleasure." he nodded excitedly. Had someone snuck him a wunjo rune?! "And it looks like a big ole P" Did Mr. Sinclair look a little... excited? Good, good. "Joy and bliss," Di agreed. "Straight line, often a triangle instead of the semi-circle the 'P' our normal alphabet has." Quote: Originally Posted by Tegz "Wilkes." Jimmy answered and chewed his lip. How did he go about showing he was not, in fact, excellent? Wrong answers? Blame it on the textbook? Yeah. Textbook. He picked his book up and opened it then pretended like he was answering from the book. "Othala which looks like this." He sort of traced the shape in the air, a diamond with two extending tails at its base. "Othala is property. Material wealth and heritage." Pause. "At least thats what it says in the book." Di smiled. This boy, she found an enigma. "But your mind has something to add, doesn't it, Mr. Wilkes?" She asked. It didn't need a genius to tell that this kid... knew things. She didn't remember bind runes being mentioned in detail, in the standard textbook. Quote: Originally Posted by ers04d She raised her had and said, "Mannaz. It means mankind or human. It also represents the inner self or soul." "Mhhm. Male adult, basically; though it also represents humans, irrespective of gender," Di agreed. Quote: Originally Posted by Destiny Missing the first couple of questions, due to a throbbing head, Destiny was ready for the next one, so she raised her hand, "There is the Hagalaz rune. It means weather, or destruction." Di nodded. "Hagalaz is literally 'precipitation,'" she agreed. "Connected to hail and clime." Quote: Originally Posted by Roselyn But, now onto her favorite rune. "There is the Thurisaz rune. It usually represents a force, and normally not a good one either. A warning, or destruction, might be another way to put it." Why that was her favorite? Well she had her reasons of course. Ah yes. Di nodded. "Connected to the god of thunder and destruction, Thor; and the giant and mischief-maker, Loki," she said. That pretty much explained the rune, no? Quote: Originally Posted by Freds_caribbeangirl Once again Rhea's hand went up. She actually remembered a bit of this stuff from previous classes, maybe she wouldn't get a T for NEWTS Runes after all. "Wunjo, it means Joy." "So it does." Quote: Originally Posted by Macavity Simon had to think for this question, trying to remember back to previous classes where he had dealt with the runes in question. Finally he thought of one he remembered that hadn't previously been mentioned. "The Raido rune meaning journey," he supplied. "It looks like an uppercase R," he added for good measure when he noticed other students pointing this detail out. "Ride or journey," Di agreed. "Representation of change and travel, among other things. Right you are." Quote: Originally Posted by Zellanna "Arline Materia, professor." She nodded as though it mattered. "Or just Lina." Di nodded. "Miss Materia," she said. Too unlike her to call a student by his or her first name, let alone a nickname. Quote: Originally Posted by BlackLestrange Alice thought about the question the professor had asked and answered, *"A rune could be Haglaz, it's shaped as an H and it means hail, like precipitation."* she explained. Sort of like an H, yes. "Hail and precipitation," she nodded. Quote: Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz Neptune Bott raised her hand, her little fingers wiggling for the attention of the professor. Really, pretty Professors were so much more preferable to the.... less pretty ones. Ahem, Yoohoo! "Kenaz. Someone told me once that it meant passion, potential and vibrant. He was flirting with me when he told me." GIGGLE. HE SOOOOoOOOooo was, too. Neptune's eyes closed, her head lowered, going into her 'oh I'm so shy' act. "So I think it'd prudent to add flirting and/or love notes to your list of uses." Um. Yes. "Torch," Di offered. Literally. Though perhaps torch, flame, that kind of thing... she should not mention it, to this young lady. It would make her even more certain that the 'someone' had been flirting with her - not that it looked as if the girl needed conviction. Eh? "I... yes. That's quite an, err, creative answer." Davina might have sounded sliiiightly disapproving. But yes, time to move on. Di focused her attention on to the rest of the class, and cleared her throat. "It seems you all know a bit about runes," she said. Some more than others, of course. "I'm glad of that. Now, up, up, all of you." She rose to her feet. "Pick up your cushions, form a queue - if you push each other, I will glare at you - and follow me, please."