If she had to pick a favorite part of class – and really, she couldn’t – Nessa might say it was watching the students arrive. She loved to see how their creative little minds interpreted her ‘make an entrance’ sign – from subdued to spectacular. She paused in her snowflake cutting as she noticed the first to arrive. Oh it was Simon and the young Slytherin received a beam as he walked in. Yes, she was starting to remember names after following Cosgrach’s advice to make notes by the roster names. The woman was just about to return his ‘hello,’ pausing as he continued. Watson.. Holmes.. ? Oh how delightful!

Nessa had to suppress a squeal as the two Slytherin boys play-acted as the great detective of lore and his invaluable assistant. Did they know how much she loved those stories?! ”Dr. Watson! Detective Holmes! How delightful to have you both here today,” Nessa simply beamed at them both and played along with their act. ”I am such a fan of both your work and am sure you’ll have no trouble solving the case today.” She gave them both a wink as they sat down then applauded a little. What a brilliant entrance and performance! Bravo!

Ah, this one went with the literal entrance. Not quite as entertaining but interesting to see how one interpreted it all the same. One of the twins.. hmm. Nessa would go with Aubrey. She seemed the more outspoken of the two. “Hello, Aubrey,” she said with a happy smile as she finished a snowflake and tossed it onto the growing pile behind her. “Keeping warm, I hope.” She did feel bad about the temperature of her room, but she did the best she could.

Grabbing and folding up another piece of paper, Nessa started on cutting up another snowflake. Another entrance.. the History of Magic professor looked up, tilting her head a bit as she watched. Another literal interpreter. That was great too, but maybe she should keep a tally. Ooh that might be fun! Without missing a beat, she affected a casual expression and nod. “Sup, Prefect.” Teehee.

Snip, snip. Nessa continued on another paper snowflake, glancing up with a beamy smile as she saw another shadow in the door. Ooh, what would this one do? She gave the Ravenclaw girl her full attention as she took off a few layers of clothing then flipped into the room.. wow! ”Oh that’s impressive!” Sure, Nessa could sing and dance, but she could not do acrobatics. ”Hello, Jasmine!” Beam.

She didn’t bother turning her attention back to her paper snowflakes just yet because soon enough there was another student at her door. Hmm.. the young Slytherin didn’t look to be quite in the mood. She was sure class would change that though! even though he didn’t greet her, Nessa still gave him a big smile. ”Good afternoon, Caleb,” she said brightly as the boy took his seat.

Nessa finished up the snowflake she was working on and tossed it into the pile before glancing Holmes and Watson again. Aww, they were still in character.. simply adorable, they were. She smiled lightly in their direction again before grabbing another piece of paper for another snowflake.

OH. MY. MERLIN! Look who was here! This time, Nessa couldn’t repress her squeal.. she was far too excited! And check out that entrance! She danced in place a bit to the music Cassie was singing, still beaming widely until she reached her. ”OHMYGOSH!” she squealed and clapped along with her, so super excited. ”I’m so pleased you’ll be joining us!” Oh but Nessa realized she should probably calm herself just a bit.. stay professional for her class and all. Even if it was really exciting that her bestie was going to have some fun with them.

Startled by the BANGs, Nessa jumped a bit as she turned her widened eyes toward the entrance again. Oh my!! Fireworks! How wonderful! Well that was a spectacular entrance, wasn’t it? And she watched for a moment, ready to greet whoever was behind it all.. but when the doorway cleared, there was no one there? Odd.

She had just turned to add her finished snowflake to the pile, which would also leave her hands free to give applause, when she caught the sight of a student out of the corner of her eye right as she was hit with the spell. What the – Nessa looked down as her legs started twitching, then dancing on their own accord. It was convenient that she was a trained dancer that she was able to gain some control and danced around her podium a bit as she pulled out her own wand, effectively stopping the spell. Then she rounded on the boy.. actually horrified that he would dare commit such a disrespectful and aggressive act against a professor.

”Mr. Hirase,” she began, her signature beamy smile simply erased from her face. ”If you wanted me to dance, all you had to do was ask. I almost always comply with that request.” Mhmm, she loved to dance but she would not against her will.. that simply was not right. ”We do not draw our wands in this classroom and certainly not without another’s knowledge. No one is dueling in here, not that what you did could be considered that. Casting an unfriendly spell on a professor without her knowledge is underhanded and disrespectful.. it’s appalling.” Yes, that’s what she was.. appalled. ”Respect is my number one rule in the classroom and you must learn it to be in here.” She hated making rules and she hated to have to be that professor, but sometimes that was necessary for children to learn from their mistakes and be better people. And this unfortunately deserved a punishment. She knew the boy was generally rude and disrespectful, things that could normally be dealt with in class, but drawing a wand on a professor.. well, that was just.. disturbing. He needed to learn from his behavior.. something that didn’t seem to be happening.. and taking points just wasn’t going to do it.

”I’m afraid this warrants a detention, Kevin,” she said shaking her head a bit. She wasn’t sure exactly how to go about doing that, never having to hand one out before, thank Merlin. But someone did. She glanced at Cassie.. maybe.. no, she knew she wouldn’t be well-versed in that sort of thing either. Maybe she should speak to the Headmistress about it. She hated disturbing her or interrupting her own class, but she wanted this taken care of, feeling it was already out of hand. Honestly.. a child pulling a wand on a professor.. and behind her back. She still couldn’t get over the sheer brazenness. “Professor Cassie.. would you mind asking Headmistress Truebridge to pay us a visit?” She’d send a patronus, but she was so flustered now she wasn’t sure she could muster up her happy thought. But for now she’d try to get class started. Gosh, she felt horrible now.. but it had to be done.

Taking a deep breath, Nessa tried to compose herself and put on her happy smile for the rest of the students. Another was coming in and oh, she was one of her nicest students. Nessa gave Lux a bright smile as cartwheeled into the room. “Hello, Lux.. well-done!” Again, she couldn’t help but to be impressed with the acrobatics that came into the room.

Nessa began working on another paper snowflake, glancing up again as she heard the next arrival before she saw him. She couldn’t help but to chuckle, her mood lightening again. ”Welcome, Grayson,” she said, returning his smile as he headed towards his seat. ”Glad to see you today.”

And another snowflake done and added to her pile. Nessa decided to do another.. why not? There was still time to allow everyone in and she rather enjoyed doing this the hands-on way rather than with magic. There was something satisfying about crafting for her. She looked up towards the door, tilting her head a bit as she saw someone kneeling at the doorway. Hmm.. she waited for what might happen next. OH! Juggling.. how delightful! Nessa beamed at Zander as he made it inside the classroom with his books flying through the air, her smile soon fading as everything fell. "Oh, no.. are you alright?" She bent down to start helping him pick up his books, smiling at Simon as he quickly came over to help as well. "Thank you for your help, dear.. and what a fantastic effort!" She did love juggling, especially the street performers she would see in Diagon Alley every once in a while.

"Hello, Adi," Nessa smiled widely at the boy as he walked in and greeted her. She didn't miss his literal interpretation either, she thought those were fun as well. Aww, he seemed to be in a great mood.. how wonderful.

Still smiling as she finished up another snowflake, Nessa looked up as another student walked in.. this one showing off her pretty dress under her uniform. "Good afternoon, dear," she gently corrected with a sweet smile. "What a stunning dress.. might want to cover back up though, I know how cold it is in here." She did her best with the insulating charms, but it still seemed a bit on the chilly side.

Did she have enough snowflakes now? She glanced at the pile behind the podium before looking back at the doorway again. Aww, sweet little Kyroh. Nessa gave him a beam.. which soon turned to a curious look as he got down on the floor. Hmm.. what was he doing? Oh! "A flobberworm?" she guessed. My, that was creative.

Ravenclaws were so interesting.. and always seemed to be one extreme or the other, according to Nessa. They either seemed to take things very literally or were exceedingly creative. Or, at times, both. This one seemed to take the literal route today as she walked in. "Hello, Maddie," she beamed at the first year as she took her seat.

Nessa looked up as she saw a reluctant little shadow lingering in the doorway. Oh.. it was Penelope.. was she nervous about coming in? Nessa gave her an encouraging smile and beckoned her a bit with her hand. Another literal Ravenclaw, but that was perfectly okay. Everything was open to interpretation. "Hello, Penelope," she said brightly, giving her a big smile. She was sure the previous lesson was on her mind. The girl just needed to have a good experience this time to overshadow the bad experience.

Nessa's eyes widened a bit as she watched the next student to enter. Oh my.. "Hello, Cinna," she greeted her back in return. "That was quite an impressive entrance!" Goodness, all these talented acrobats..

Oh such a diva entrance. That one was original as well. Nessa gave the Slytherin a bright smile as she walked in. "Hello, Beverly."

Alright, so if she determined that Aubrey had already come in, then this twin must be Angel. "Hello, Angel," she returned the girl's greeting, giving her a cheerful smile as she walked in.

Most of the Gryffindors, it seemed, didn't take the entrance as literally as some of the others. But this one did, making it somehow all that more unique to her. "Hello, Alexa," she returned, giving her a wide smile. Nessa glanced at the pile of snowflakes again, before glancing at her watch. Ah, there was time for one more.

Nessa started cutting in on another of the paper snowflakes, watching with interest as the Head Girl came sauntering in. Another Diva entrance, this girl had quite the presence though.. and Nessa looked at her a bit appraisingly. Hmm, she could have a stage career possibly. "Good day, Cassia," she returned, giving her a big smile. Lovely entrance.

Nessa watched curiously, an amused expression written on her face, as another Ravenclaw made his way in. Very creatively, too, she might add. She wasn't sure which creature this boy was imitating.. though the thought of it did make her mourn her failed attempt at charades at the book club. But the first year got a big grin as he crabwalked past. "Hi, Dima!" Yes, she somehow remembered he liked to be called that as she wrote that in her roster notes.

Ah, and what were these ladies doing? Nessa put her snowflake supplies down, decidedly finished now that class would soon start, and she watched the doorway intently for what they would do. So, Miss Kettleburn wished to be carried in? That was creative for sure.. and rather resourceful. She wouldn't mind to be carried in to make an entrance herself.. on one of those things that Cleopatra was carried on. What was it called..? Right.. a litter. As they were trying to arrange themselves, she turned to watch a few stragglers sneaking past them.

Nessa watched as the boy walked in. He had offered to help the girls, but perhaps intimidated as sometimes boys were around groups of females. That was understandable. "Hello, Kace." She gave him a bright smile. "Thank you.. hmm.. perhaps.." They could be making snowflakes if they felt it warranted their activity, but it was unlikely. "You're welcome," she said with a smile, appreciating his manners.

One more to walk in.. and take the literal route. Nessa watched the girl as she entered and gave her a bright smile as brown eyes followed her to her seat. "Hello, Hazel."