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ArianaBlack · 09-15-2015, 07:04 AM

SPOILER!!: Professor

Of course doing a nonverbal was definitely always an option... But trying to get the intent and focus had always been hard enough... So when they weren't forced to do a spell nonverbally, Zander always stuck with the traditional ways of doing things. Plus, none of the Professors had ever emphasized using nonverbals before and this was most definitely going to be Zander's first time. And it freaked him out loads. Because not only was he probably going to fail at it, but he was also probably going to fail at it in front of the entire class.

AND not to mention, now that he had this title looming over his head, people expected him to succeed. He'd be letting more than just himself down. He'd basically be letting down the Professor AND the other Prefects AND the students... basically the entire Hogwarts population. And that's the kind of pressure he was feeling at the moment. It made him very uneasy.

So he wasn't standing. Because he wasn't confident yet. And before he knew it, he was the last one left sitting and--Oh. "Uh, no worries, Professor. I've got this," he followed her instructions and stood up, but the words he said had no ounce of confidence behind them to back it up. He didn't have this actually. He just didn't need to attract any sort of attention, especially not the Professor's because then EVERYONE would be looking at him. And he'd rather fail while no one was watching.

SPOILER!!: Activity

After finally standing up, he didn't have to wait long to hear the instructions for their activity. Merlin, Zander wished he could disappear just about now. He wasn't good enough for nonverbals. For Merlin's sake, he wasn't Sophie Brown. He was Zander Adair, unfortunately. Ahem. The Gryffindor let his eyes travel curiously up to the ceiling, taking note of where all the red balls were.

Maybe this wouldn't be so bad? No. He was sure it'd definitely be bad.

But he couldn't just sit out. He needed to help lead by example or something... Or something. 'Dupulso!" he thought, letting his wand sweep and concentrating as hard as he could muster. He was aiming for that red one right over there... But nothing happened. 'Depulso,' he tried again. Still, nothing. Of course he was focusing very hard, which was normally a problematic point for him all in itself, but the intention was a bit foggy. Not that he wasn't aware that he wanted the red ball to banish into his bin because he knew that he needed that to happen. But... it was difficult trying to picture this as the end result when he was positively sure that he wouldn't be able to do it. And that's where his problem was. Though, of course, he wasn't thinking about that. He was thinking about this stupid nonverbal.

'Depulso,' and again, nothing. The only banishing that took place was the banishment of his dignity, probably. Merlin. This was going to be one terribly long activity.

09-15-2015, 07:04 AM	#176 (permalink)
ArianaBlack Forum Manager Quibbler & Newbie Mod Ashwinder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: #6e5f57 \|#ff5470 Posts: 13,708 Hogwarts RPG Name: Alfie Adair Hufflepuff Fourth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Laini Gracae-Ryans Slytherin Third Year x10 x1	Post #1 (doesn't succeed) doesn't proofread tweets \| #wrongaboutcereal \| #siriusly? \| emo to the extremo SPOILER!!: Professor Quote: Originally Posted by Deezerz There were some that didn't take nonverbal casting as a terrifying thing, which Astrid had expected. She had also expected seventh years to be used to casting nonverbally by now. It was something they should have started by sixth year. She was...wrong? Head tilt at the Head Boy. He looked a bit spooked. So as students practiced, Astrid wandered over to his table. "It might sound a bit terrifying," she said understandingly. "But this is just practice. You're not going to be graded on it. Besides, I am here if you need help. " Nothing serious and nothing to overly stress about. She was simply getting an idea at what learning level they were at. "Please stand, the next activity will be fun," she encouraged. Lots of fun. Of course doing a nonverbal was definitely always an option... But trying to get the intent and focus had always been hard enough... So when they weren't forced to do a spell nonverbally, Zander always stuck with the traditional ways of doing things. Plus, none of the Professors had ever emphasized using nonverbals before and this was most definitely going to be Zander's first time. And it freaked him out loads. Because not only was he probably going to fail at it, but he was also probably going to fail at it in front of the entire class. AND not to mention, now that he had this title looming over his head, people expected him to succeed. He'd be letting more than just himself down. He'd basically be letting down the Professor AND the other Prefects AND the students... basically the entire Hogwarts population. And that's the kind of pressure he was feeling at the moment. It made him very uneasy. So he wasn't standing. Because he wasn't confident yet. And before he knew it, he was the last one left sitting and--Oh. "Uh, no worries, Professor. I've got this," he followed her instructions and stood up, but the words he said had no ounce of confidence behind them to back it up. He didn't have this actually. He just didn't need to attract any sort of attention, especially not the Professor's because then EVERYONE would be looking at him. And he'd rather fail while no one was watching. SPOILER!!: Activity Quote: Originally Posted by Deezerz "A few things I would like you to keep in mind before we start. It is not about whether you pronounce the incantation or wave your wand perfectly--which does play an important role--but on your intent. Intent is key." Very crucial. "Secondly, there are no rules against teammates helping each other. If you see them struggling, help them. If a ball is going to hit them, stop it before it does. Even if it's impossible to get hurt by these balls." Got it? Good! "On your marks...get set...wands at the ready!" With yet another wave of her wand blue, green, red and yellow balls unglued themselves from the ceiling and descended upon the students. After finally standing up, he didn't have to wait long to hear the instructions for their activity. Merlin, Zander wished he could disappear just about now. He wasn't good enough for nonverbals. For Merlin's sake, he wasn't Sophie Brown. He was Zander Adair, unfortunately. Ahem. The Gryffindor let his eyes travel curiously up to the ceiling, taking note of where all the red balls were. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad? No. He was sure it'd definitely be bad. But he couldn't just sit out. He needed to help lead by example or something... Or something. 'Dupulso!" he thought, letting his wand sweep and concentrating as hard as he could muster. He was aiming for that red one right over there... But nothing happened. 'Depulso,' he tried again. Still, nothing. Of course he was focusing very hard, which was normally a problematic point for him all in itself, but the intention was a bit foggy. Not that he wasn't aware that he wanted the red ball to banish into his bin because he knew that he needed that to happen. But... it was difficult trying to picture this as the end result when he was positively sure that he wouldn't be able to do it. And that's where his problem was. Though, of course, he wasn't thinking about that. He was thinking about this stupid nonverbal. 'Depulso,' and again, nothing. The only banishing that took place was the banishment of his dignity, probably. Merlin. This was going to be one terribly long activity. __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Lemon!