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SilverTiger · 05-17-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TSnitch

Jai was a bit surprised at his Professor's response. He cleared his throat a bit and said,"In a literal sense, objects on the other side of the crystal ball would seem obscured but truly looking into it, things from the past, the future may be shown. That's what someone familiar with crystal balls may expect. But I think I would see the present in the clearest form; things hidden, things misunderstood, things not clear, even things lost. That's what I would expect to see in a crystal ball." He was confident in his answer whether right or wrong at the least he would now know what to expect if he did look into a crystal ball.

Renée hadn’t really expected to surprise Jai by her question, but it seemed like she had. Her intent had been to get him to think further, and as he started to speak again, she nodded slightly. “Spoken by someone who seems a bit conflicted between the science of the matter and the magic,” she said lightly as he finished. “One would generally see whatever they liked in a crystal ball, as like most things, it is all about interpretation. One person could see the present, while another could see something representing the future, so you have a healthy outlook, I’d say,” she replied thoughtfully. That was one reason she rarely tried using a crystal for her work, but even so, it was a good topic to teach about. Even if that wasn’t exactly what she was planning on having them discuss.

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

Nika raised her hand with an eyebrow raised. She may not know very much but she could offer a guess. Yes, that seemed like the best thing to do. "Well you said reflection? And mirrors show reflection so maybe a mirror?" The more she talked the stupider it sounded.

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Originally Posted by aussiegirl

Oh she knew this. Mia raised her hand in the air again almost knocking Treyen's head off in the process. "Water has been known to be used for scrying." There were other things she could think of but she should give everyone else a chance to have a go.

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Originally Posted by Macavity

Simon listened to the answers being given but kept quiet, no immediate ideas coming to mind about the crystal ball other then the fact it was a crystal ball. He heard Josh's reply and couldn't help but chuckle mildly amused but caught himself and returned to normal. However at the mention fo scrying by the professor the seventh year was reminded of something he had read in passing and he paid more attention, raising his hand when an idea came to mind.

"Wouldn't a pool or bowl of water be used for scrying as long as its clean and clear," he offered before lowering his hand. The boy wondering if he had hit upon the right thing.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Kurumi nodded at Professor Bishop as she addressed her comment about what the crystal ball was made from. Not that it really related to the lesson, but Kurumi thought that she would much rather have a crystal ball made from beryl than quartz. Beryl just sounded more regal and like a queen. Queen Beryl perhaps...

Kurumi thought for a moment about what Professor Bishop said, especially about using reflections and images in crystal balls to read into the future. "Professor Bishop, could you use any object that can reflection or cast shadows for the purpose of scrying? Or are there certain properties that the object must have? For example, Egyptians used ink, blood and other dark liquids when performed scrying. So, it seems like something that is liquid would ned to be dark. Can you not use water in a bowl?"

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Originally Posted by Lockhartian

His hand was raised again, as Bishop asked another question, "Anything that involves a reflective surface, really, whether it's solid or liquid, glass or water." Treyen nodded, and the nod was also directed to Mia, for she had said the water part before him.

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Originally Posted by gothicravenclaw

Hannah raise her hand Could it Be A bowl of water or something dark that you can do scrying with.Sorry professor she said with a smile then Putting on her Black glasses and she smiled.

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Originally Posted by Roselyn

Hmm there was her Gryffindor! With an answer that...well...

If only it were true.

Grinning as a little laugh escaped her, she leaned against the table, hands folded under her chin, and just looking over at him. Until of course, Professor Bishop said something about...something. Ephermal? Wha? What did THAT mean? She wasn't insulting her answer was she? Pssh.

However, she didn't really get the chance to ask since Bishop started to continue with the class. Eh, she'd just look up Ephermal later. There had to be something in the library about it.

Wait...no way. NO WAY! "Fire can be used for scrying." she SMILED. Why was she smiling? Because! Fire was INVOLVED. "Are we by any chance using fire for anything today?"

She had to know.

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Well pin a rose on your nose, Professor Bishop!

Sierra had just raised her hand to provide some sort of insight on that first question, when the professor hastily moved on to the next question. Mehh. Just her luck to be stuck in a class she was already very skeptical about and be too late to even attempt an answer. She frowned but otherwise just listened to the rest of the discussion.

Scrying--it sounded like crying to her. So the images inside the crystal ball were really just perceptions and not actual images? Ha! She knew this subject was a fake! Nevertheless, she raised her hand, if for nothing else than to at least attempt a decent grade. She could just imagine the look on her father's face if she brought home failing grades! "What about water or fire? Or smoke for that matter?" she suggested.

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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom

Alex raised his hand. "Well, you could use water, although it might be kind of difficult to try and see anything but your face in there," he explained. How could anyone focus on anything but their reflection? That must not be the best way to do a reading, he guessed.

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Originally Posted by i-am-thorr

Rebecca thought for a little bit. Then, suddenly, two things poped into her head. "Isn't a mirror one?" she asked. "Since in fairy tales the people always look into mirrors and see things in them. And can't water be one also? Because I read somewhere that said something about water being a really good alternative to a crystal ball when scrying." She wasn't too sure about any of her answers but at least she tried, right?

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Originally Posted by Saraie

Caroline thought for a moment trying think of one that no one else had said. Nearly everyone had said what she knew and most were repeating them. She raise her hand, if Crystal balls were one then why couldn't the crystal jewels be used. It kind of made sence. "Crystals, like the jewel crystals."

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Originally Posted by McFeisty

Kyle looked over to Professor, she was kind of glad in a sense that well, class had started ands he didn't have to endure the awkwardness that was what Hannah had said to Simon...no they weren't dating. But she wouldn't say anything classes had started. She was sure that his answer was right, yeah if the water had a flat surface and wasn't rippling what so ever.

"Professor, aren't mirrors used in scrying as well" and then, if her memory served her well they had talked about a certain type of scrying the year before. "Also, wouldn't pyromancy be typically listed as a type of scrying even though it is with fire" yes she did love fire, mainly because it kept you warm...not setting things on fire. "As I recall, the most commonly used types of scrying are crystalomancy, pyromancy, Catoptromancy, and as Simon stated scrying with water which is a type of hydromancy" she blushed.

Yes, blushed. Even though she was a Ravenclaw she didn't always like giving huge speeches.

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Originally Posted by Starbreeze

If all they needed was an objected that could reflect images then plenty of items could be used. "Could a metal spoon be used?" It is sort of like a mirror, but it was a spoon, so it was like eating and scrying, two in one sort of deal. This all reminded him of his plants to launch a career as a soothsayer, but that hadn't worked out properly, really, because he couldn't soothsay anything. He really just liked to make stuff up and hope it would be convincing enough for others to believe in him. But, it would be nice to actually learn it so he could soothsay accurately and make some monies so he could buy more dragon scales.

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Originally Posted by fanficfanatict

Selina visibly tensed at the topic of conversation in the classroom. It seemed like all of her peers suddenly were discussing the future and the ways to access it like it was some kind of game. What they all didn't realize was the danger in seeing the future. Although the concept, knowing what was coming next, had a certain appeal to it, the burden of carrying around the future on one's conscious must be exhausting. Selina would know.

As the conversation blossomed and Bishop made a few comments on those seeing the future Selina flinched. It was not exactly the topic of conversation that Selina enjoyed talking about. But that was the difficulty in attending this class. Sometimes she had to stretch out beyond her comfort zone of denial to the general public and fear of what she would see next to try to conquer her ability. But it was taking a long time.

She then slowly rose her hand and kept her eyes down at the desk. Any unneeded attention was not something Selina wanted, "Well ma'am, water reflections and mirrors are common practices of channeling the future in this practice." Selina would know first hand, for sometimes when she looked in the mirror she saw something from the future back.

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Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley

William raised his hand. " You can use clouds for scrying" William said to the professor.

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Originally Posted by Samira Malfoy Potter

Samira raised her hand. "Since it involves reflection, you can use water or a liquid surface. Or you can use jewels which you can see reflections in."

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Originally Posted by nogoodforyou

Scrying? Uhh...

Helena tried to remember something from what she'd read some time ago, and raised her hand. "Professor? Can't we use stones, water, or even fire and smoke?" For scrying of course. But maybe she shouldn't have said that. Because she wanted to use a shiny crystal ball, not... water.

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Originally Posted by HP_princess

Ooh, what could be used? Viola bit her lip and thought about it for a couple of minutes. Oh yeah! Mirrors! She raised her hand and said, "How about a mirror?" Since, scrying involves reflections, Viola thought a mirror could also be used.

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Originally Posted by rnbwxsprinkles

Olivia raised her hand. "Couldn't you use anything with a reflective surface, professor? Mirrors, crystals, even a metal dish or a very still, clear body of water?"

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Originally Posted by Emishlon

What on Earth was scrying?

Hearing the word 'reflection', the third years first thought was, "water..?" Because that reflected things that were near it. Jamie scratched his head, feeling like the class was moving too fast. Why did everyone else know what scrying meant, but he didn't? Yes, the Professor had mentioned the meaning slightly but he was still confused.

Definitely adding this class to that list, too.

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Originally Posted by Mordanyes

What? K-Lee again was confused. She really should study her divination textbook a little more... So reflections are ued to see the past, present and future, though mainly crystal balls. That sort of made sense now... "You said reflection, so mirrors, glass, crystals, all those sorts of things that give off a reflection." Considering she didn't know much about divination, her answer sounded very reasonable and smart.

As it stood, it seemed her students had done their homework when it came to the logical forms of scrying, and for the most part their responses had met with a nod and a smile. Renée hadn’t exactly been surprised that Evelyn would have brought up fire, or that Sierra, Kurumi and Treyen were involved in the responses. “Unfortunately, we won’t be discussing or dealing much with fire in class today, but yes, pyromancy could be considered a form of scrying, involving the flames and the smoke. As would the use of clouds, William. Neither are necessarily what we’re discussing here today, but they are valid and correct answers.” She wasn’t about to open herself up to the gossip mill this early, that she was endangering students.

“In this case, I was aiming for the methods that involve reflection. Mirrors, water, crystal . . . both in orb form and otherwise. Most often it requires a smooth surface, but there are cases where disturbing the surface could aid in finding images. Once again, it ends up being more an art of interpretation. Of movement, color play, tiny flaws. As I’m sure most of you would say, it’s highly inexact, but somehow people manage to predict things anyhow.” That would be the reason why she found Divination so fascinating, as well as the reason why she always felt the need to prove herself. Teaching was the easiest way to do that.

Text Cut: I <3 Salander right now xD

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Originally Posted by cheeseStrings

"Tea cups, perhaps?" Janice answered her question after thinking for a long time.

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Originally Posted by Harry174

Simon smiled as he just listened to Professor Bishop speak, he didn't answer the first question because Scrying sounding like someone cutting grass and he knew that was wrong so he hadn't bothered talking he had just let Professor Bishop speak and listened whilst others gave their answers.

Know that this was something Simon thought he might be able to reply. "How about the Moon?" Simon had no idea if you could see dead people in the sky but it was worth a guess right, Simon knew if it wasn't for the fact Professor Bishop taught the lesson he'd probably not come since he was no good at it.

All along, Renée had been alternately listening and trying not to be too amused by Salander’s responses, to her and to those who he was sharing a table with. Most of it reminded her about what she’d determined at her first lesson last term, and she was tempted to comment that he was at least talking this time. Granted, his ideas were highly amusing, but she managed to keep a relatively straight face. She still gave him a little smile as he’d tried to offer something regarding the current discussion, though. “Once again, I don’t think we’ll be setting any fires this term, although it’s nice to know that made an impact,” she said wryly, referring to her little mini-party last term when she’d had them study pyromancy. She was going to be making sure he stayed away from her crystal ball now, however.

She’d turned to Janice as the little Hufflepuff suggested tea cups as a method, and gave her a soft smile. “I can’t say I’ve heard of tea cups, or tasseomancy, as a form of scrying, but that could be something to look into,” she replied gently, before realizing Simon had once again decided to join in with his own brand of amusing suggestions. Oddly enough, though, the Hufflepuff boy had made just as likely a suggestion as Janice had, so maybe he was learning. “Hmm. I can’t say it would be a common form, but using the moon as a method of scrying could very well be another possibility,” she said slowly. “Insofar as most of the methods involve interpreting images you might see in the surface.” Reading craters and the like. It was an interesting idea. But first things first, and she needed to get the lesson moving.

“Okay everyone, I think I’ll let you guys discuss things a bit on your own before we move things along to the activity I have planned,” she continued, giving the class another smile before explaining her idea. “Why don’t you choose something, one of the methods we’ve already suggested or something else entirely that you think could be considered scrying, and discuss how you think it’s actually useful or not. Whether, for example, you think it’s in fact possible for someone to think they see images that can predict things in a mirror. Work in your groups, come up with an argument either for or against and I’ll take a look after a little while. We can discuss your ideas again before moving along.” It could be dangerous, but she knew she could control them. And keep the possible pyromaniacs away from her crystal ball and lighting the curtains on fire or something.

ooc: I have work tomorrow, but I’ll be back after I get home again to check on you guys, continue things. So basically, you can have a character in your groups write the ideas down as you discuss them, or at least somehow keep track and we can have a little debate after I’m done with work again. I’ll try to continue things after a day, but at the latest I’ll move the lesson along after Weds. night when I’ll have time again. Try not to get too crazy, though, and I will definitely try to check in as often as I can. And this is not the official practical activity for the lesson. Just another fun way of having discussion. Points for participation are up for grabs though.

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SilverTiger Crumple-Horned Snorkack Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal sighs(GMT-8) Posts: 111,213 Hogwarts RPG Name: Giselle Barrington Slytherin Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Teagan Kensington Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Arienne Morgenstern Hufflepuff Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Simone Wild Slytherin Fourth Year x5 x3	Shoe!Girl │ Rebel Ravie │ Confundus Queen │ RP Addict Quote: Originally Posted by TSnitch Jai was a bit surprised at his Professor's response. He cleared his throat a bit and said,"In a literal sense, objects on the other side of the crystal ball would seem obscured but truly looking into it, things from the past, the future may be shown. That's what someone familiar with crystal balls may expect. But I think I would see the present in the clearest form; things hidden, things misunderstood, things not clear, even things lost. That's what I would expect to see in a crystal ball." He was confident in his answer whether right or wrong at the least he would now know what to expect if he did look into a crystal ball. Renée hadn’t really expected to surprise Jai by her question, but it seemed like she had. Her intent had been to get him to think further, and as he started to speak again, she nodded slightly. “Spoken by someone who seems a bit conflicted between the science of the matter and the magic,” she said lightly as he finished. “One would generally see whatever they liked in a crystal ball, as like most things, it is all about interpretation. One person could see the present, while another could see something representing the future, so you have a healthy outlook, I’d say,” she replied thoughtfully. That was one reason she rarely tried using a crystal for her work, but even so, it was a good topic to teach about. Even if that wasn’t exactly what she was planning on having them discuss. Text Cut: answers/suggestions Quote: Originally Posted by ArianaBlack Nika raised her hand with an eyebrow raised. She may not know very much but she could offer a guess. Yes, that seemed like the best thing to do. "Well you said reflection? And mirrors show reflection so maybe a mirror?" The more she talked the stupider it sounded. Quote: Originally Posted by aussiegirl Oh she knew this. Mia raised her hand in the air again almost knocking Treyen's head off in the process. "Water has been known to be used for scrying." There were other things she could think of but she should give everyone else a chance to have a go. Quote: Originally Posted by Macavity Simon listened to the answers being given but kept quiet, no immediate ideas coming to mind about the crystal ball other then the fact it was a crystal ball. He heard Josh's reply and couldn't help but chuckle mildly amused but caught himself and returned to normal. However at the mention fo scrying by the professor the seventh year was reminded of something he had read in passing and he paid more attention, raising his hand when an idea came to mind. "Wouldn't a pool or bowl of water be used for scrying as long as its clean and clear," he offered before lowering his hand. The boy wondering if he had hit upon the right thing. Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Kurumi nodded at Professor Bishop as she addressed her comment about what the crystal ball was made from. Not that it really related to the lesson, but Kurumi thought that she would much rather have a crystal ball made from beryl than quartz. Beryl just sounded more regal and like a queen. Queen Beryl perhaps... Kurumi thought for a moment about what Professor Bishop said, especially about using reflections and images in crystal balls to read into the future. "Professor Bishop, could you use any object that can reflection or cast shadows for the purpose of scrying? Or are there certain properties that the object must have? For example, Egyptians used ink, blood and other dark liquids when performed scrying. So, it seems like something that is liquid would ned to be dark. Can you not use water in a bowl?" Quote: Originally Posted by Lockhartian His hand was raised again, as Bishop asked another question, "Anything that involves a reflective surface, really, whether it's solid or liquid, glass or water." Treyen nodded, and the nod was also directed to Mia, for she had said the water part before him. Quote: Originally Posted by gothicravenclaw Hannah raise her hand Could it Be A bowl of water or something dark that you can do scrying with.Sorry professor she said with a smile then Putting on her Black glasses and she smiled. Quote: Originally Posted by Roselyn Hmm there was her Gryffindor! With an answer that...well... If only it were true. Grinning as a little laugh escaped her, she leaned against the table, hands folded under her chin, and just looking over at him. Until of course, Professor Bishop said something about...something. Ephermal? Wha? What did THAT mean? She wasn't insulting her answer was she? Pssh. However, she didn't really get the chance to ask since Bishop started to continue with the class. Eh, she'd just look up Ephermal later. There had to be something in the library about it. Wait...no way. NO WAY! "Fire can be used for scrying." she SMILED. Why was she smiling? Because! Fire was INVOLVED. "Are we by any chance using fire for anything today?" She had to know. Quote: Originally Posted by Anna Banana Well pin a rose on your nose, Professor Bishop! Sierra had just raised her hand to provide some sort of insight on that first question, when the professor hastily moved on to the next question. Mehh. Just her luck to be stuck in a class she was already very skeptical about and be too late to even attempt an answer. She frowned but otherwise just listened to the rest of the discussion. Scrying--it sounded like crying to her. So the images inside the crystal ball were really just perceptions and not actual images? Ha! She knew this subject was a fake! Nevertheless, she raised her hand, if for nothing else than to at least attempt a decent grade. She could just imagine the look on her father's face if she brought home failing grades! "What about water or fire? Or smoke for that matter?" she suggested. Quote: Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom Alex raised his hand. "Well, you could use water, although it might be kind of difficult to try and see anything but your face in there," he explained. How could anyone focus on anything but their reflection? That must not be the best way to do a reading, he guessed. Quote: Originally Posted by i-am-thorr Rebecca thought for a little bit. Then, suddenly, two things poped into her head. "Isn't a mirror one?" she asked. "Since in fairy tales the people always look into mirrors and see things in them. And can't water be one also? Because I read somewhere that said something about water being a really good alternative to a crystal ball when scrying." She wasn't too sure about any of her answers but at least she tried, right? Quote: Originally Posted by Saraie Caroline thought for a moment trying think of one that no one else had said. Nearly everyone had said what she knew and most were repeating them. She raise her hand, if Crystal balls were one then why couldn't the crystal jewels be used. It kind of made sence. "Crystals, like the jewel crystals." Quote: Originally Posted by McFeisty Kyle looked over to Professor, she was kind of glad in a sense that well, class had started ands he didn't have to endure the awkwardness that was what Hannah had said to Simon...no they weren't dating. But she wouldn't say anything classes had started. She was sure that his answer was right, yeah if the water had a flat surface and wasn't rippling what so ever. "Professor, aren't mirrors used in scrying as well" and then, if her memory served her well they had talked about a certain type of scrying the year before. "Also, wouldn't pyromancy be typically listed as a type of scrying even though it is with fire" yes she did love fire, mainly because it kept you warm...not setting things on fire. "As I recall, the most commonly used types of scrying are crystalomancy, pyromancy, Catoptromancy, and as Simon stated scrying with water which is a type of hydromancy" she blushed. Yes, blushed. Even though she was a Ravenclaw she didn't always like giving huge speeches. Quote: Originally Posted by Starbreeze If all they needed was an objected that could reflect images then plenty of items could be used. "Could a metal spoon be used?" It is sort of like a mirror, but it was a spoon, so it was like eating and scrying, two in one sort of deal. This all reminded him of his plants to launch a career as a soothsayer, but that hadn't worked out properly, really, because he couldn't soothsay anything. He really just liked to make stuff up and hope it would be convincing enough for others to believe in him. But, it would be nice to actually learn it so he could soothsay accurately and make some monies so he could buy more dragon scales. Quote: Originally Posted by fanficfanatict Selina visibly tensed at the topic of conversation in the classroom. It seemed like all of her peers suddenly were discussing the future and the ways to access it like it was some kind of game. What they all didn't realize was the danger in seeing the future. Although the concept, knowing what was coming next, had a certain appeal to it, the burden of carrying around the future on one's conscious must be exhausting. Selina would know. As the conversation blossomed and Bishop made a few comments on those seeing the future Selina flinched. It was not exactly the topic of conversation that Selina enjoyed talking about. But that was the difficulty in attending this class. Sometimes she had to stretch out beyond her comfort zone of denial to the general public and fear of what she would see next to try to conquer her ability. But it was taking a long time. She then slowly rose her hand and kept her eyes down at the desk. Any unneeded attention was not something Selina wanted, "Well ma'am, water reflections and mirrors are common practices of channeling the future in this practice." Selina would know first hand, for sometimes when she looked in the mirror she saw something from the future back. Quote: Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley William raised his hand. " You can use clouds for scrying" William said to the professor. Quote: Originally Posted by Samira Malfoy Potter Samira raised her hand. "Since it involves reflection, you can use water or a liquid surface. Or you can use jewels which you can see reflections in." Quote: Originally Posted by nogoodforyou Scrying? Uhh... Helena tried to remember something from what she'd read some time ago, and raised her hand. "Professor? Can't we use stones, water, or even fire and smoke?" For scrying of course. But maybe she shouldn't have said that. Because she wanted to use a shiny crystal ball, not... water. Quote: Originally Posted by HP_princess Ooh, what could be used? Viola bit her lip and thought about it for a couple of minutes. Oh yeah! Mirrors! She raised her hand and said, "How about a mirror?" Since, scrying involves reflections, Viola thought a mirror could also be used. Quote: Originally Posted by rnbwxsprinkles Olivia raised her hand. "Couldn't you use anything with a reflective surface, professor? Mirrors, crystals, even a metal dish or a very still, clear body of water?" Quote: Originally Posted by Emishlon What on Earth was scrying? Hearing the word 'reflection', the third years first thought was, "water..?" Because that reflected things that were near it. Jamie scratched his head, feeling like the class was moving too fast. Why did everyone else know what scrying meant, but he didn't? Yes, the Professor had mentioned the meaning slightly but he was still confused. Definitely adding this class to that list, too. Quote: Originally Posted by Mordanyes What? K-Lee again was confused. She really should study her divination textbook a little more... So reflections are ued to see the past, present and future, though mainly crystal balls. That sort of made sense now... "You said reflection, so mirrors, glass, crystals, all those sorts of things that give off a reflection." Considering she didn't know much about divination, her answer sounded very reasonable and smart. As it stood, it seemed her students had done their homework when it came to the logical forms of scrying, and for the most part their responses had met with a nod and a smile. Renée hadn’t exactly been surprised that Evelyn would have brought up fire, or that Sierra, Kurumi and Treyen were involved in the responses. “Unfortunately, we won’t be discussing or dealing much with fire in class today, but yes, pyromancy could be considered a form of scrying, involving the flames and the smoke. As would the use of clouds, William. Neither are necessarily what we’re discussing here today, but they are valid and correct answers.” She wasn’t about to open herself up to the gossip mill this early, that she was endangering students. “In this case, I was aiming for the methods that involve reflection. Mirrors, water, crystal . . . both in orb form and otherwise. Most often it requires a smooth surface, but there are cases where disturbing the surface could aid in finding images. Once again, it ends up being more an art of interpretation. Of movement, color play, tiny flaws. As I’m sure most of you would say, it’s highly inexact, but somehow people manage to predict things anyhow.” That would be the reason why she found Divination so fascinating, as well as the reason why she always felt the need to prove herself. Teaching was the easiest way to do that. Text Cut: I <3 Salander right now xD Quote: Originally Posted by Steelsheen Well the young Puff looked to be quite happy with where he was at, and Salander nodded good naturedly, leaning back in his seat and catching the sight of Sierra not too far away, looking to be quite the opposite of her twin. Eh? Does she need some happy candy? Then he spotted Josh take a seat next to her and grinned, well at least there'll be someone that would try to wipe the grumpiness off her face-- to replace it with what can be anybody's guess. Specially when it comes to Josh. Speaking of which he turned his head back towards Evelyn just as she said she was good-good. "Great!" the Slytehrin lad replied grinning and was about to say something about a spoon throwing contest they can hold in the common rooms when Professor Bishop spoke up.... "Yes Ma'am!" he grinned cheekily. Heck he'd foray anything she tells him to to be honest. Oh first question. He stared at the orb in her hands, and blurted out "Magnifying glass."Eh? "The better to see you with my dear.... errrr I mean Professor." he added quickly. And if one can see what he sees from the angle where he's sitting, what he said would make perfect sense. Scrying? Crying? Salander didnt want to see crying. Nope. Nu-uh. No way Jose. The Slytherin lad tilted his head. What else is that thing good for other than to see things really REALLY well? He shrugged slowly, pinched his lips and let out a wild guess "Well you got a crystal ball that can act as a magnifying glass so maybe you can start a nice fire-- make smores, grill some lamb chops, get some drinks, you know--have a party!" What does that have anything to do with scrying? He has no idea. Quote: Originally Posted by cheeseStrings "Tea cups, perhaps?" Janice answered her question after thinking for a long time. Quote: Originally Posted by Harry174 Simon smiled as he just listened to Professor Bishop speak, he didn't answer the first question because Scrying sounding like someone cutting grass and he knew that was wrong so he hadn't bothered talking he had just let Professor Bishop speak and listened whilst others gave their answers. Know that this was something Simon thought he might be able to reply. "How about the Moon?" Simon had no idea if you could see dead people in the sky but it was worth a guess right, Simon knew if it wasn't for the fact Professor Bishop taught the lesson he'd probably not come since he was no good at it. All along, Renée had been alternately listening and trying not to be too amused by Salander’s responses, to her and to those who he was sharing a table with. Most of it reminded her about what she’d determined at her first lesson last term, and she was tempted to comment that he was at least talking this time. Granted, his ideas were highly amusing, but she managed to keep a relatively straight face. She still gave him a little smile as he’d tried to offer something regarding the current discussion, though. “Once again, I don’t think we’ll be setting any fires this term, although it’s nice to know that made an impact,” she said wryly, referring to her little mini-party last term when she’d had them study pyromancy. She was going to be making sure he stayed away from her crystal ball now, however. She’d turned to Janice as the little Hufflepuff suggested tea cups as a method, and gave her a soft smile. “I can’t say I’ve heard of tea cups, or tasseomancy, as a form of scrying, but that could be something to look into,” she replied gently, before realizing Simon had once again decided to join in with his own brand of amusing suggestions. Oddly enough, though, the Hufflepuff boy had made just as likely a suggestion as Janice had, so maybe he was learning. “Hmm. I can’t say it would be a common form, but using the moon as a method of scrying could very well be another possibility,” she said slowly. “Insofar as most of the methods involve interpreting images you might see in the surface.” Reading craters and the like. It was an interesting idea. But first things first, and she needed to get the lesson moving. “Okay everyone, I think I’ll let you guys discuss things a bit on your own before we move things along to the activity I have planned,” she continued, giving the class another smile before explaining her idea. “Why don’t you choose something, one of the methods we’ve already suggested or something else entirely that you think could be considered scrying, and discuss how you think it’s actually useful or not. Whether, for example, you think it’s in fact possible for someone to think they see images that can predict things in a mirror. Work in your groups, come up with an argument either for or against and I’ll take a look after a little while. We can discuss your ideas again before moving along.” It could be dangerous, but she knew she could control them. And keep the possible pyromaniacs away from her crystal ball and lighting the curtains on fire or something. ooc: I have work tomorrow, but I’ll be back after I get home again to check on you guys, continue things. So basically, you can have a character in your groups write the ideas down as you discuss them, or at least somehow keep track and we can have a little debate after I’m done with work again. I’ll try to continue things after a day, but at the latest I’ll move the lesson along after Weds. night when I’ll have time again. Try not to get too crazy, though, and I will definitely try to check in as often as I can. And this is not the official practical activity for the lesson. Just another fun way of having discussion. Points for participation are up for grabs though. __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me, at tea time, everybody agrees ...It must be exhausting, always rooting for the anti-hero ♥ ♥ ♥