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sarah.kate13 · 09-22-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thereos

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Um what? "Ten points from you for your carefree chatting." Seriously? Just because they were moving places didn't mean they could just talk whenever they felt like it.

Great, more points off for talking! The Gryffindor prefects are really gonna hate me now! thought Willow, giving Thereos an apologetic smile. Right, no more talking!

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Originally Posted by Thereos

Right. NOW he can get started with the second part of the lesson.

"So as we learned some of the flight patterns of birds and their meanings, part two is to show you more about how Ornithomancy is done." Because believe it not, having your head tilted back and you gazing upward was not really practical. "I have some shallow bowls. If you need more, one of the older students competent in charm work can use the duplicating charm. You'll also need about 5-10 medium sized stones. And water, which you could use your wands for or get from the lake..." the latter was what he had to do.

"Lay your stones carefully around the edge of the bowl and then fill up the middle with water." Thereos glanced around to make sure they understood. "If you wish, you may also do this on the ground, with no bowl, but you'll need to stack the stones higher to add more water, so it doesn't all seep into the ground."

Willow collected a bowl and went over to the lake to fill it up with water. She then found some stones and layed them carefully around the edge of the bowl.

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Originally Posted by Thereos

Watching as the students seemed alright with the first part of the task, Thereos couldn't help but feel envy at those who chose to cast charms. Darn Ministry; thinking centaurs were incapable beasts! They were just as capable, if not moreso to be able to handle a wand....

Relaxing his mind a bit before speaking, he nodded. "Right then. So you're almost ready. You have your bowl of water. When you look into water, there are good chances that you will see what exactly?"

ooc: if you didn't get to do the first activity, feel free to do it later and add it onto the current stuff. The lesson will remain open for [about] another 12 hours to allow you to RP the activity =)

Looking into the water, Willow saw her face at first, but when she moved it out of the way she saw the blue sky and clouds moving lazily, as if they didn't have to be any where in a hurry. Well of course they didn't, they were clouds after all! She also saw a few birds, soaring above with the wind.

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Originally Posted by ToujoursPur

Cael gave Willow an apologetic glance which he hope read, 'Sorry! Can't talk right now even though I wish I could'. This Professor was seriously hating on the students and Cael didn't want to lose any more points than he already had.

He quickly grabbed a bowl and started on the instructions.

Willow smiled back at Cael and lightly shrugged her shoulders. This year certainly wasn't going very well for her! Hopefully she could win back those points soon!

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Originally Posted by Thereos

"You all, are most correct." Well the first two more than the third, but he was still right. "Reflections of the sky. In particular, what we would be looking for is reflections cast from the birds, which if you look at it during the right time, from the right angle, you should see the water form a current in the flight pattern of that bird." It was an art really.

"I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't see that flight pattern today, but at some point over the next week or two, you likely will." Thereos explained. "Setting up your ... looking glass at various times of the day, will increase your likelihood. And depending on which flight pattern you see, might say something about the week you will have ... or something that might happen in the near future."

Was the class still with him or had he lost them? "Any questions?" Because he was open to them, in majority of cases.

"Hmm, so practice made perfect?" thought Willow...

09-22-2011, 07:09 AM	#78 (permalink)
sarah.kate13 Fire Slug Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pigfarts its on Mars Posts: 150 Hogwarts RPG Name: Willow Draconis First Year	Quote: Originally Posted by Thereos [COLOR="Sienna"] Um what? "Ten points from you for your carefree chatting." Seriously? Just because they were moving places didn't mean they could just talk whenever they felt like it. Great, more points off for talking! The Gryffindor prefects are really gonna hate me now! thought Willow, giving Thereos an apologetic smile. Right, no more talking! Quote: Originally Posted by Thereos Right. NOW he can get started with the second part of the lesson. "So as we learned some of the flight patterns of birds and their meanings, part two is to show you more about how Ornithomancy is done." Because believe it not, having your head tilted back and you gazing upward was not really practical. "I have some shallow bowls. If you need more, one of the older students competent in charm work can use the duplicating charm. You'll also need about 5-10 medium sized stones. And water, which you could use your wands for or get from the lake..." the latter was what he had to do. "Lay your stones carefully around the edge of the bowl and then fill up the middle with water." Thereos glanced around to make sure they understood. "If you wish, you may also do this on the ground, with no bowl, but you'll need to stack the stones higher to add more water, so it doesn't all seep into the ground." Willow collected a bowl and went over to the lake to fill it up with water. She then found some stones and layed them carefully around the edge of the bowl. Quote: Originally Posted by Thereos Watching as the students seemed alright with the first part of the task, Thereos couldn't help but feel envy at those who chose to cast charms. Darn Ministry; thinking centaurs were incapable beasts! They were just as capable, if not moreso to be able to handle a wand.... Relaxing his mind a bit before speaking, he nodded. "Right then. So you're almost ready. You have your bowl of water. When you look into water, there are good chances that you will see what exactly?" ooc: if you didn't get to do the first activity, feel free to do it later and add it onto the current stuff. The lesson will remain open for [about] another 12 hours to allow you to RP the activity =) Looking into the water, Willow saw her face at first, but when she moved it out of the way she saw the blue sky and clouds moving lazily, as if they didn't have to be any where in a hurry. Well of course they didn't, they were clouds after all! She also saw a few birds, soaring above with the wind. Quote: Originally Posted by ToujoursPur Cael gave Willow an apologetic glance which he hope read, 'Sorry! Can't talk right now even though I wish I could'. This Professor was seriously hating on the students and Cael didn't want to lose any more points than he already had. He quickly grabbed a bowl and started on the instructions. Willow smiled back at Cael and lightly shrugged her shoulders. This year certainly wasn't going very well for her! Hopefully she could win back those points soon! Quote: Originally Posted by Thereos "You all, are most correct." Well the first two more than the third, but he was still right. "Reflections of the sky. In particular, what we would be looking for is reflections cast from the birds, which if you look at it during the right time, from the right angle, you should see the water form a current in the flight pattern of that bird." It was an art really. *"I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't see that flight pattern today, but at some point over the next week or two, you likely will."* Thereos explained. "Setting up your ... looking glass at various times of the day, will increase your likelihood. And depending on which flight pattern you see, might say something about the week you will have ... or something that might happen in the near future." Was the class still with him or had he lost them? "Any questions?" Because he was open to them, in majority of cases. "Hmm, so practice made perfect?" thought Willow...