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11-19-2006, 03:28 AM
| | |  Flying Class - Lesson #1
You enter a classroom that hasn't been used in years - several days before, it was a dusty, musty, cobwebbed mess of old benches and desks scattered about, but after a thorough cleaning the room has been restored to it's former glory. All along the right wall, are sparkling windows that offer an unobstructed view of the Quidditch Pitch, Broomshed and the area that will be used for basic Flying instruction. The desks and benches gleam from a good polishing and are lined up neatly, facing the front of the classroom. Off to one side of the enormous chalk board, sits Professor Vindictus behind a solid desk of mahogany. He looks up at the ceiling and smiles - it has been enchanted to resemble the blue skies outside with several broomsticks flying around slowly. It was all an illusion, but well worth the effort. With a single flick of his wand, the topic of the first lesson appears on the board: Lesson 1: History of Flying & Safety Regulations
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11-19-2006, 08:50 PM
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| | Mackled Malaclaw
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Chikie raise her hand again "the Museum of Quidditch in London" she said with confidence her answer was short but to the point.
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11-19-2006, 08:52 PM
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Erinelle continued to scribble down notes and smiled although she was very upset that so many points were being lost from Gryffindor and so many going to Slytherin.
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11-19-2006, 08:54 PM
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David raised his hand. " Professor, what's the point of this talk about muggles and brooms. Muggles have thought they saw a person flying on a broom before, and everyone else said that person was mad. Why do we need this extra sucrity," he asked.
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11-19-2006, 08:55 PM
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| | Veela
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Originally Posted by chickensoup08  Chikie raise her hand again "the Museum of Quidditch in London" she said with confidence her answer was short but to the point. "That is correct - two points to Ravenclaw. And permit me to add that it is a glorious museum that all of you should visit whenever you are next in London," he smiled. "Who can accurately describe to the class what this medieval broomstick looks like? I only want the physical description of the broom and not the magical charms placed upon it."
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11-19-2006, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by david2109 David raised his hand. " Professor, what's the point of this talk about muggles and brooms. Muggles have thought they saw a person flying on a broom before, and everyone else said that person was mad. Why do we need this extra sucrity," he asked. Tas frowned as some Ravenclaw boy asked Professor why they talked about that. She looked up at Maximus and waited for his answer... she wondered how anyone could ask such things at a lesson about security and flying rules.
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11-19-2006, 08:58 PM
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| | Mackled Malaclaw
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"It has a think knotty handle of unvarnish wood with hazel twigs bound crudely to one end" Chikie said raising her hand again, she loved this class, and most importantly Ravenclaw was earning points
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11-19-2006, 09:01 PM
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"The Medieval Broomstick often had a thick knotty handle, normally of Ash and had hazel twigs bound very badly to the end." Erinelle said.
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11-19-2006, 09:02 PM
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Athena listened to what everyone else was saying and took notes on the descriptions they were giving
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11-19-2006, 09:09 PM
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| | Veela
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Originally Posted by david2109 David raised his hand. " Professor, what's the point of this talk about muggles and brooms. Muggles have thought they saw a person flying on a broom before, and everyone else said that person was mad. Why do we need this extra sucrity," he asked. Professor Vindictus left his lectern and walked over to the student. "I suggest you start paying attention to the lecture and avoid cheeky questions in the future. Five points from Ravenclaw," he said sternly before addressing the other Ravenclaw student who answered his question. Quote:
Originally Posted by chickensoup08 "It has a think knotty handle of unvarnish wood with hazel twigs bound crudely to one end" Chikie said raising her hand again, she loved this class, and most importantly Ravenclaw was earning points "That is correct - two points to Ravenclaw because you were not sure of your answer and did not mention the type of wood the handle was made of," he said. "The handle was made of ash - write it down." Professor Vindictus listened to the scratching sounds of the quills scribbling away on parchment. "This early broomstick was neither comfortable nor aerodynamic, and had basic charms placed upon it." "Who can tell me the basic charms that were placed on this broomstick?"
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11-19-2006, 09:10 PM
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"Medeville brooms only had charms to make them move up down and at one speed and to stop." Athena said after raising her hand
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11-19-2006, 09:11 PM
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Serena raised her hand again. "This broom had simple spells, and could only move forward at one speed and could move up, down, and could stop."
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11-19-2006, 09:13 PM
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| Tom's Smile Billywig
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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater "Who can tell me the basic charms that were placed on this broomstick?" "I think it could move forward at one speed, also move up and down and stop", Tas replied raising her arm. "Just simple spells to make it move and stop."
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11-19-2006, 09:13 PM
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"Most broomsticks had a basic cushioning charm on them, also, the charms were so basic that the brooms were slow, only going at one speed up, down and stop." Erinelle replied.
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11-19-2006, 09:14 PM
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mich made notes as everyone answered the questions
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11-19-2006, 09:14 PM
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Lisa Listened intently, And Surveyed the Broom, "Um Proffessor how can you tell what charms are placed on it?Like Is There a physical difference?"she asked slightly timid
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11-19-2006, 09:15 PM
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| | Mackled Malaclaw
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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater [
"That is correct - two points to Ravenclaw because you were not sure of your answer and did not mention the type of wood the handle was made of," he said. "The handle was made of ash - write it down." Professor Vindictus listened to the scratching sounds of the quills scribbling away on parchment. "This early broomstick was neither comfortable nor aerodynamic, and had basic charms placed upon it."
"Who can tell me the basic charms that were placed on this broomstick?" Chikie nodded to show she understood and quickly wrote down what the professor was saying. She then shot quick glance at the boy who had just lost points for Ravenclaw. oh well nothing i can do about it she reasoned with herself.
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11-19-2006, 09:20 PM
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Mia continued to makenotes on what other people had said. She wished she had a broomstick. MAybe she'd ask her mum for one for her birthday then realised she wasn't speaking to her.
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11-19-2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Granger1814 Serena raised her hand again. "This broom had simple spells, and could only move forward at one speed and could move up, down, and could stop." "Excellent! Three points to Gryffindor," Professor Vindictus said cheerfully. "Now we have a basic understanding of the uncomfortable nature of flying on the early bewitched brooms. But hasn't the question of how you remain on a broomstick crossed your mind? What about comfort? What about safety?" He looked at the students once again. "What charms or protective devices are placed on broomsticks today? One detailed answer per student please and do not repeat an answer that has been given." OOC: I'm leaving the lesson open while the many replies are posted. Please avoid excessive chatting (read the rules) while I'm not in the lesson thread. The lesson will continue this evening at 8pm EST.
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11-19-2006, 09:22 PM
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mia quickly thought "The bubble charm" she said "For when it rains as to not get the rider wet." she said quite pleased she had acctually managed to give what could be a relevent anwser.
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11-19-2006, 09:23 PM
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"Most brooms of today are equiped with braking charms and cushioning charms." Athena answered after raising her hand
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11-19-2006, 09:24 PM
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Serena smiled and cheerfully raised her hand to answer the next question. "Well, one is the Braking Charm. This charm is relatively self-explanatory. It allows the broomstick to stop effectively."
"Also One particular type of Braking Charm is the Horton-Keitch Braking Charm which was invented and patented by Basil Horton and Randolph Keitch who were the founders of the Comet Trading Company. This charm assists the rider in handling a racing broom more effectively. The Firebolt also has an Unbreakable Braking Charm."
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11-19-2006, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater "What charms or protective devices are placed on broomsticks today? One detailed answer per student please and do not repeat an answer that has been given." Tas raised her hand. "The Cushioning Charm, it creates an invisible so-called pillow on the handle of a broom to make flying more comfortable. It was invented by Elliot Smethwyk in 1820."
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11-19-2006, 09:35 PM
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Quote: "Excellent! Three points to Gryffindor," Professor Vindictus said cheerfully. "Now we have a basic understanding of the uncomfortable nature of flying on the early bewitched brooms. But hasn't the question of how you remain on a broomstick crossed your mind? What about comfort? What about safety?" He looked at the students once again.
"What charms or protective devices are placed on broomsticks today? One detailed answer per student please and do not repeat an answer that has been given Erinelle beamed at the girl who had just earnt them three points, it was good to know that her house were winning them back. She put up her hand to answer the question the professor had just asked. "The modern day broom have charms on them for high speeds, however many of the brooms are made so they are more aerodynamic so they don't become too cumbersome when flown. Cushioning charms are also placed on the brooms."
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11-19-2006, 09:56 PM
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Wow, everyone is so much smarter than me, Chanel thought. Forgetting that, she continued to write down everyone she could, no matter what how fast she would have to write. I should answer more questions, she thought. However, the voice in her head replied and told her, But you barely know anything. She set her quill down and looked at Professor Vindictus and what he was about to say.
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Jordana listened to the other students answers and nodded. She couldn't seem to think of any other charms, but then an idea came to mind.
She raised her hand and said, "Professor I'm not exactly sure if the charm has a specific name but there are some brooms, that seem semi-sentient. Its as if they are almost able to respond to thought. This characteristic helps protect and allow the one riding the broom to fly gracefully and at top speeds."
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