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Lockhartian · 05-13-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Turning her attention back to the whole class; "Feel free to continue to work on your calculations for a little bit longer and if you feel up to it, then you may jump ahead to the next piece in writing a paragram," she paused, letting this sink in. Because they honestly didn't think that one word characteristics with NO meaning whatsoever would be considered one, right? "Which would be translating whole sentences into number values. And to do this, you must add together the values from each word to get a final value for that sentence. Again, remember, do not reduce." She reiterated the last bit sternly, once more, because she knew she always emphasized the reduction in any previous calculation they've done for Arithmancy. This was different.

Whaaaaat?! She wanted them dead? MORE NUMBERS?! ALL TOGETHER?!

So, yes, his suddenly widened eyes could be seen very clearly, but he composed himself and kind of smirked. He'd chose very good by moving over to sit behind Kurumi, because she'd done a fantastic work. Except, he'd been through all the trouble of moving over to that seat, only for Hadley to place the exercise on the board.

Ha. Thanks, Hadley.

And...a phrase, well, he could come up with one...probably.

SPOILER!!: Treyen's parchment

And a smirk was on his face. He knew the phrase well, and it served him as a reminder, too, never mind the fact that he wasn't famous yet.

05-13-2011, 05:31 AM	#114 (permalink)
Lockhartian Kappa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Eyrie Posts: 14,978 Hogwarts RPG Name: Ashton P. Walker First Year x11 x11	Eagle Eye [⅓ Badger Trio] Felon & Kafka ♥ Gilderoy Lockhart <3 [TEAM 947!] Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Turning her attention back to the whole class; "Feel free to continue to work on your calculations for a little bit longer and if you feel up to it, then you may jump ahead to the next piece in writing a paragram," she paused, letting this sink in. Because they honestly didn't think that one word characteristics with NO meaning whatsoever would be considered one, right? "Which would be translating whole sentences into number values. And to do this, you must add together the values from each word to get a final value for that sentence. Again, remember, do not reduce." She reiterated the last bit sternly, once more, because she knew she always emphasized the reduction in any previous calculation they've done for Arithmancy. This was different. Whaaaaat?! She wanted them dead? MORE NUMBERS?! ALL TOGETHER?! So, yes, his suddenly widened eyes could be seen very clearly, but he composed himself and kind of smirked. He'd chose very good by moving over to sit behind Kurumi, because she'd done a fantastic work. Except, he'd been through all the trouble of moving over to that seat, only for Hadley to place the exercise on the board. Ha. Thanks, Hadley. And...a phrase, well, he could come up with one...probably. SPOILER!!: Treyen's parchment ~~PREFECT~~ LOCKHART 36328192 = (3+6+3+2+8+1+9+2) = 34 SHORT 18692 = (1+8+6+9+2) = 26 OPTIMISTIC 6729491293 = (6+7+2+9+4+9+1+2+9+3) = 52 ~~PREFECT~~ FLYER 63759 = (6+3+7+5+9) = 30 PREFECT 7956532 = (7+9+5+6+5+3+2) = 37 FAME IS A FICKLE FRIEND. 6145 91 1 693235 699554 (6+1+4+5) + (9+1) + 1 + (6+9+3+2+3+5) + (6+9+9+5+5+4) 16 + 10 + 1 + 28 + 38 = 93 And a smirk was on his face. He knew the phrase well, and it served him as a reminder, too, never mind the fact that he wasn't famous yet.