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Hera
Now it was time to get down and dirty with the sponge! Seren's favourite part of the lesson was about to begin. While she felt theory was important it was always good to give the students the opportunity to work with the plants which make up such an important part of their world. And particularly in this lesson. Provided everything went smoothly they would each play a part in recolonising this maginificant species.
Striding over to the blackboard Seren whipped out her wand and gave it a tap. Instructions instantly materialised on its surface.
Seren then returned to the front and centre of the class.
"Right, instructions are on the board. I suggest you read them thoroughly. You will find that the tanks, clay, sea water and mooncalf dung are at the back of the... class..." Seren gestured to a pile of tanks that had materialised at the back of the ship with a simple flick of her wand. "When you come up to collect your cutting, you may either use one of the silver knives I have here at the front or you may use the severing charm 'diffindo', however if you are not profficient at using this charm then I suggest using the knife... only because of the fragility of this specimen." Seren surveyed the students.
"Remember to take great care when working with the Coral, it is endangered. With any luck you will all have played an important role in securing it a longer future."
"Instructions for making the mooncalf solution will be found on your desks."With another flourish of her wand, small sheets of paper materialised onto the students' desks.
Seren began to move around between the desks in case any students required assistance. She would keep a close eye on them when they got their cuttings...
"Don't forget, safety first, gloves need to be worn."
Tayla put on her gloves and got ready. The fact that they'd be helping save the Coral made the activity more interesting to do.
"Right...what should I do first?" she thought, looking at the board and at the sheet of paper that appeared on her desk.
"Take a cutting off the original specimen, 20 cm long," she read to herself. She stood up and walked towards the front to get her cutting. Being a first year, she wasn't confident with using the severing charm. So although she wanted to cut using magic, Tayla contented herself with using one of the silver knives.
Tayla carefully cut the Coral at the length needed and headed back to her seat. So far so good.