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Roselyn · 06-16-2015, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiro MacMhuirich

Yup, she was ridiculous, awfully happy. Sorrrryyy! Wheeee.

Following Lance, she sat down next to him and poked his side slightly. ”Cheer up. I’m here… what could go wrong?” Giggle grin. ~~Sooo much could go wrong with a pair of first years, everyone knew that.~~

WHATWASTHAT!?

He flinched before squirming in his seat after Marsha poked him, trying hs very hardest to keep his side blocked off my his arm. Not cool, Marsha. Not cool. No doubt be feeling that ticklish feeling all lesson now.

However, that didn't stop him from grinning back at the Gryffindor. "You know what."

SPOILER!!: Professor Flamsteeeeeeed

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Giving one last glance towards his colleagues, he firmly nodded his head and removed his wand from the holster tucked away in his enchanted breast pocket.

"Good evening, everyone. Please take your seats and get situated. Welcome to PAD - a Potions, Astronomy, and Defense Against the Dark Arts joint lesson," he announced as he turned his back briefly towards the class to enchant the chalk on the board to write one word in very large print:

WEREWOLVES

"Allow me to put your minds at ease at just what will be the focus of today's lesson," he said, now turning back towards the class. Although he thought the topic was rather obvious given the three subject, but perhaps it was the approach that the three professors were taking that would surprise students more. "Werewolves. Before we get into them specifically, let us all back up to what is arguably the most important aspect of these beings, the Moon. More specifically, the lunar cycle."

Yes, he knew. Boooooo BRING ON THE WEREWOLF TALK! But logistics first, Hogwartians. They would get to the real meat of things soon.

With a flick of his wand, Airey summoned some supplies from the box on the desk and levitated them towards each of the students - and his fellow professors. "As we have been discussing in Astronomy so far this term, the Moon plays a key role in relation to our planet, Earth. It primarily controls the tides, it helps regulate our climate by slowing the Earth's rotation and creating our 24 hour days, nights would be MUCH darker without it, and it helps maintain our axial tilt. Now, these are all very large scale things. Perhaps so large that, for some of you, it is difficult to grasp just how influential. But, as you are all aware of, it doesn't just influence the natural world...but it plays a key role in many aspects of the magical world."

With all the props not floating in front of the faces of students, Airey conjured a MASSIVE bluebell flame that spun itself into a floating sphere - he had become quite partial to them this term - and left it floating in font of the semi-circle of desks.

"If my colleagues will allow me this brief introduction," which, well, they didn't really have too much of a choice because here he went. "...a werewolf is a human being who, upon the complete rising of the full moon, becomes a fearsome and deadly near-wolf. To quote your textbooks." Because that was the extent of his knowledge. Mostly.

"What I would like you all to do now is to pluck your Styrofoam ball on a stick and stand by your desk with it," he instructed. "We will be going over the moon phases with a brief demonstration to start." Waiting a moment until everyone was out of their seats with their moon-on-a-stick, he waved his wand again to put out any other light in the classroom. Even the shine from the moon outside seemed to have dimmed and he no longer stood in a spotlight. For now, at least, the only real source of light was the giant floating bluebell flame.

"Now, we can only ever see half of the moon from earth. This is because the other side is always turned away from us. As the moon orbits around the earth, we see different fractions of the same face of the moon as it is lit by the sun. Please lift your moon-on-a-stick up and hold it between your face and the floating bluebell flame, please. Your head is acting as the earth. The bluebell flame, the sun. There is no light falling on the part of the moon you are looking at. Who can tell me what phase of the moon this is or share a fact slash bit of fun trivia about this particular phase?"

OOC: class will resume in approximately 17 hours from the time of this post.

Please note your character DOES NOT have to answer the question, but it is imperative for participation points that they follow Professor Flamsteed's instructions with what to do with your moon-on-a-stick <3 Just don't try to poke each other's eyes out with them, okay?

His smile slowly died down as the lesson began, blue eyes trained on the giant words 'WEREWOLVES'. So, okay, that was a really cool topic. Maybe he wouldn't fall behind in this class after all- no, nope that...that didn't work. He didn't expect the sudden dive into an astronomy lesson with the moon so soon. Difficult to grasp how influential the moon was?

He was having a hard enough time grasping the concept of any of his studies...

The young Gryffindor fiddled with the objects on his desk somewhat as he tried to pay attention to what was being said. Though he was proud of himself for understanding the definition of what a werewolf was. Everyone knew that though, right? Eager to stand up however, he shimmied out from his seat and put together his makeshift moon stick thing which was kinda fun to just wave around and poke Marsha with it. You know, pay back...for poking his ticklish side.

BLUE BALL OF FLAME WHAT.

That was cool.

Holding the moon in front of his face, he stared at the side facing him... only to end up slowly moving it closer and farther from his face, eyes crossing each time he did so. "Has anyone ever seen the other side of the moon?"

06-16-2015, 05:34 AM	#53 (permalink)
Roselyn DMAC & DoM Kappa Join Date: May 2009 Location: Western US Posts: 14,683 x9 x8	Super Slytherin Buddy \| \| ⅓ She-Snake Trio \| \| a normal girl with normal knees Quote: Originally Posted by Tiro MacMhuirich Yup, she was ridiculous, awfully happy. Sorrrryyy! Wheeee. Following Lance, she sat down next to him and poked his side slightly. ”Cheer up. I’m here… what could go wrong?” Giggle grin. ~~Sooo much could go wrong with a pair of first years, everyone knew that.~~ WHATWASTHAT!? He flinched before squirming in his seat after Marsha poked him, trying hs very hardest to keep his side blocked off my his arm. Not cool, Marsha. Not cool. No doubt be feeling that ticklish feeling all lesson now. However, that didn't stop him from grinning back at the Gryffindor. "You know what." SPOILER!!: Professor Flamsteeeeeeed Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Giving one last glance towards his colleagues, he firmly nodded his head and removed his wand from the holster tucked away in his enchanted breast pocket. "Good evening, everyone. Please take your seats and get situated. Welcome to PAD - a Potions, Astronomy, and Defense Against the Dark Arts joint lesson," he announced as he turned his back briefly towards the class to enchant the chalk on the board to write one word in very large print: WEREWOLVES "Allow me to put your minds at ease at just what will be the focus of today's lesson," he said, now turning back towards the class. Although he thought the topic was rather obvious given the three subject, but perhaps it was the approach that the three professors were taking that would surprise students more. "Werewolves. Before we get into them specifically, let us all back up to what is arguably the most important aspect of these beings, the Moon. More specifically, the lunar cycle." Yes, he knew. Boooooo BRING ON THE WEREWOLF TALK! But logistics first, Hogwartians. They would get to the real meat of things soon. With a flick of his wand, Airey summoned some supplies from the box on the desk and levitated them towards each of the students - and his fellow professors. "As we have been discussing in Astronomy so far this term, the Moon plays a key role in relation to our planet, Earth. It primarily controls the tides, it helps regulate our climate by slowing the Earth's rotation and creating our 24 hour days, nights would be MUCH darker without it, and it helps maintain our axial tilt. Now, these are all very large scale things. Perhaps so large that, for some of you, it is difficult to grasp just how influential. But, as you are all aware of, it doesn't just influence the natural world...but it plays a key role in many aspects of the magical world." With all the props not floating in front of the faces of students, Airey conjured a MASSIVE bluebell flame that spun itself into a floating sphere - he had become quite partial to them this term - and left it floating in font of the semi-circle of desks. "If my colleagues will allow me this brief introduction," which, well, they didn't really have too much of a choice because here he went. "...a werewolf is a human being who, upon the complete rising of the full moon, becomes a fearsome and deadly near-wolf. To quote your textbooks." Because that was the extent of his knowledge. Mostly. "What I would like you all to do now is to pluck your Styrofoam ball on a stick and stand by your desk with it," he instructed. "We will be going over the moon phases with a brief demonstration to start." Waiting a moment until everyone was out of their seats with their moon-on-a-stick, he waved his wand again to put out any other light in the classroom. Even the shine from the moon outside seemed to have dimmed and he no longer stood in a spotlight. For now, at least, the only real source of light was the giant floating bluebell flame. "Now, we can only ever see half of the moon from earth. This is because the other side is always turned away from us. As the moon orbits around the earth, we see different fractions of the same face of the moon as it is lit by the sun. Please lift your moon-on-a-stick up and hold it between your face and the floating bluebell flame, please. Your head is acting as the earth. The bluebell flame, the sun. There is no light falling on the part of the moon you are looking at. Who can tell me what phase of the moon this is or share a fact slash bit of fun trivia about this particular phase?" OOC: class will resume in approximately 17 hours from the time of this post. Please note your character DOES NOT have to answer the question, but it is imperative for participation points that they follow Professor Flamsteed's instructions with what to do with your moon-on-a-stick <3 Just don't try to poke each other's eyes out with them, okay? His smile slowly died down as the lesson began, blue eyes trained on the giant words 'WEREWOLVES'. So, okay, that was a really cool topic. Maybe he wouldn't fall behind in this class after all- no, nope that...that didn't work. He didn't expect the sudden dive into an astronomy lesson with the moon so soon. Difficult to grasp how influential the moon was? He was having a hard enough time grasping the concept of any of his studies... The young Gryffindor fiddled with the objects on his desk somewhat as he tried to pay attention to what was being said. Though he was proud of himself for understanding the definition of what a werewolf was. Everyone knew that though, right? Eager to stand up however, he shimmied out from his seat and put together his makeshift moon stick thing which was kinda fun to just wave around and poke Marsha with it. You know, pay back...for poking his ticklish side. BLUE BALL OF FLAME WHAT. That was cool. Holding the moon in front of his face, he stared at the side facing him... only to end up slowly moving it closer and farther from his face, eyes crossing each time he did so. "Has anyone ever seen the other side of the moon?"