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Old 10-22-2013, 10:54 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Annabeth had edited her notes about the Hogwarts Houses' teas. She refused to erase her notes, she thought she had learned too much in her research that if they weren't entirely correct, at least they had her impressions about the ingredients. So, she only copied from the blackboard,underlining the added notes.
SPOILER!!: "Annabeth's notes"
Hufflepuff tea - patience, kindness, tolerance, dedication
Caraway - settles stomach and thyroid diseases. It's supposed to promote fidelity and loyalty. aids digestion, increases appetite, soothing
Chickweed - it's a blood cleanser and a fertilizer. Can flourish anywhere. Could be related to patience and hard work, as it reminded us the element of earth, planting and harvesting. cleansing/ detox
Licorice -Used in potions to create harmony among the other ingredients. Harmony can be related to the spirit of working together and fair play. calming
Hawthorn - Control of minor heart diseases, decrease excessive fatigue. It helps Hufflepuff in the hard work. fertility powers, relationship building

Gryffindor Tea - energetic, courageous, daring
Dandelian leaf - = dent du lion = lion's teeth, used for the treatment of infections, bile and liver problems, and as a diuretic. If heals infections, makes you stronger. Strong as a lion. invigorating, promotes well-being
Borage - is also used to cure many diseases, which make you stronger. But the interesting borage's propriety is protect or nurse legumes, spinach, brassicas, and even strawberries or magical plants. It is used in companion planting. Taking care and improving its pals, I mean, chivalry, is characteristic of Gryffindors. improves overall health, healing properties, restorative and stimulating.
Basil - an herb of Mars and under the Scorpion, and therefore called Basilicon relating it to basilisk (the king of the snakes). Despite of talking about Gryffindors and not of Slytherin, when we talk "king of snakes" reminds us to "king of forest" = lion and also reminds power, daring and determination, characteristcs of the kings and of the Gryffindors. warming, aids respiratory function
Sarsaparilla - Used in the treatment of skin conditions. Persistent, clinging plant that is hard to remove - which could be named as determination, just as Gryffindors' determination. performance enhancing, healing properties, nutritious

Ravenclaw tea - intelligence, creativity, originality
Earl Grey black tea - Ealrl black tea is a black tea flavoured with bergamot oil associated to Lavender, which is a black tea known as "Lady Grey". Lady Grey=Grey Lady, the Ravenclaw's ghost. Bergamot essential oil has been found to reduce excitotoxic damage to cultured human neuronal cells in vitro, and may therefore have neuroprotective properties. If it can protect your brain it's very useful for Ravenclaws (and everyone as well). anti-depresent and anti-anxiety
Lavender - is used extensively with herbs and aromatherapy; aid sleep and relaxation. Lavender may be very effective with wounds. Relaxation is essential for one who needs to settle his or her thoughts, find solutions or has a hectic brain (as Ravenclaws). relieves tension/stress, aids rest and sleep, mild healing properties
Peppermint - is used to treat many diseases. The aroma of peppermint has been found to enhance memory and alertness. Great thing for one who wants to study. relieves mental strain, soothes
Gingko - is mainly used as memory and concentration enhancer, and antivertigo agent. Ginkgo is often used for memory disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. protects and promotes mental/cognitive function (memory, focus)

Shytherin tea - resourcefulness, cunning, ambition, self-preservation
Horsetail - is an efficient agent to cure kidney diseases and stop the bleeding of wounds and quickly heal them, and will also reduce the swelling of eyelids, and has the ability to strengthen a person's bones. Its appearence also reminds a snake tail, especially when is dancing with the wind - it's mesmerizing as a snake. nutritious, mood altering (may be both stimulating and relaxing) aids alertness and concentration
Nettles - Nettles is one among the ingredients of the well-known Nine Herbs Charm. The charm is intended for treatment of poison and infection through the preparation of nine herbs. Nettle can be associated to Slytherin thanks to its cute appearence which hides its power to cause urticaria, it protects itself = I think it's a cunning plant. healing powers, maintains and aids proper bodily functions
Lemon Balm - has a pleasant taste and appearence, is used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, liver and bile. As a Slytherin, it grows with resourcefulness, is a great herb, doesn't need great fertilization to grow up. de-stress, treat insomnia, aids emotional disengagement
Hibiscus - consuming hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure in a group of prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults. It's a bush with ambition of being a tree, it spreads out over a wide area and enchants us with its coloured flowers. soothes and stimulates, controls blood pressure

When she was finishing copying, the teacher had invited them to create their own blend of tea. It was exciting!!! She could do a hommage to someone special... Of course, the first person who appeared in her mind was Professor Lafay, but she thought professor Bentley could not like it... Then she reminded her good friend Jory Stonewall, he had sent her an owl telling he was hired to work at the Ministry of Magic, as he wanted to. She was very proud of her friend and thought a tea named Stonewall could be a nice tribute. Anna wrote:

Quote:
Jory James Stonewall - careful, friendly, hardworking, trustworthy, brilliant, honest, loyal, funny, patient, kind. Anna's best friend.
She reread her notes. It was perfect. As Jory was. Then, she added "perfect".
SPOILER!!: Stonewall's tea
Jory James Stonewall - careful, friendly, hardworking, trustworthy, brilliant, honest, loyal, funny, patient, kind. Anna's best friend, perfect, sweet.

She looked at the blackboard... Professor Bentley had suggested "family"... She thought about her family, her awful father, her mean mother, her cruel brother and sisters. Glasswall family tea... How would it taste? A boggart-like taste? Nightmare-like taste? Merlin's-dirty-pants taste? Dragon-dung taste? The girl reread her friend's name. Jory. Jory's tea would be sweet. She would make it and send some for him. It would be nice.
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