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BanaBatGirl · 09-20-2015, 11:14 PM

SPOILER!!: prof!

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Originally Posted by Jessiqua

Another first year, a Ravenclaw, entered the room and accepted a bean. "Hello dear," she said to him, just before he asked a question about the instruments. Huh, so this lad wasn't into singing? Shame, shame. Beatrice pointed to the box of musical instruments at the edge of her desk. "Take your pick," she said, eager to hear all of the sounds in a moment.

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“Hello everyone,” she began, her soft Scottish accent drifting around the classroom. “As you know, I am Beatrice York, your new Transfiguration Professor here at Hogwarts. I thought today we could begin a bit low key, and get to know one another.” She pointed at the badge she wore on her shirt, which said Beatrice York. “So… firstly a little bit about me. I attended here many years ago, and I was sorted into the house of Hufflepuff. I developed a strong love of Transfiguration and when I graduated, I went to one of the Wizarding Universities to further my studies in the practice. Since I graduated from there I’ve been a home tutor for younger witches and wizards. And now…” she clasped her hands together, “I am back to the wonderful Hogwarts to teach you all about Transfiguration. Now, to get things started, I’d like to go around the room and have each of you tell the group, and me, something about Transfiguration. It might be something you have learned, something you wish to learn, something you find easy, or something you find difficult. Something you enjoy or something you dislike about Transfiguration. I want you all to say something, anything, and if you’d like to ask as question as well, please don’t hesitate.”

Beatrice reached into the box of instruments, then sat on the chair of the spare desk she had reserved for herself. She sometimes disliked having that bulky desk in front of her, and she rather preferred being at the same level as her students. “I can start.” She knew Transfiguration wasn’t everyone’s favourite lesson, and just how challenging the practice could be, and how much dedication it often took to learn a new spell. Not wanting her students to be expected to love the subject, she decided to share something she had struggled with as a student. She tapped a basic rhythm on the small drum she held in her hand to call attention.

“For me, something I dislike about the practice of Transfiguration,” though really it was the ONLY thing, and it wasn't even something she particularly disliked about it, “Is the precise nature of the practice. One small slip up, whether it be a very slight imprecision of the incantation or the wand movement, and there could be disastrous results.” Did other students agree with her on that one? Enough talking from her, though. Beatrice nodded towards the closest student on the left of her, to try and get things rolling. “What’s something you can share with us about Transfiguration?” she asked.

Right now, above anything, Beatrice wanted the students to feel comfortable speaking in her class, to her, and to their peers. She wanted them to feel somewhat in control of what they were learning, and she wanted to get a feel of their expectations.

Ah, the instruments were by her desk. Right-o, then! "Thanks, professor," Davie chirped happily, skipping up to the desk to pick out a small drum for himself. He OF COURSE chose the seat next to Char, settling down and getting his nametag all ready.

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David Truebridge
Ravenclaw | First Year

Now, onto the first question. He liked this professor so far. She was nice, young, ~~pretty,~~ and told them a little about her background, which was helpful. Davie also liked her accent. So, he rap-a-tap-tapped out a beat when he'd thought up a proper answer to her first question.

"I think we should learn how to transfigure bubbles on our heads so we can go talk to Bartholomew Henry in class and practice speaking Mermish to the lake's merpeople." Wouldn't that be a cool field trip??

09-20-2015, 11:14 PM	#57 (permalink)
BanaBatGirl Banshee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gotham Posts: 51,213 Hogwarts RPG Name: TBD Gryffindor Hogwarts RPG Name: Zara H. Bunbury-Foster Slytherin Fifth Year	Professor Pink \| Mrs. Bruce Wayne \| I'm on a Goat \| Glitterpuff \| Dumbledore's Defense Squad \| BHB SPOILER!!: prof! Quote: Originally Posted by Jessiqua Another first year, a Ravenclaw, entered the room and accepted a bean. "Hello dear," she said to him, just before he asked a question about the instruments. Huh, so this lad wasn't into singing? Shame, shame. Beatrice pointed to the box of musical instruments at the edge of her desk. "Take your pick," she said, eager to hear all of the sounds in a moment. ..... “Hello everyone,” she began, her soft Scottish accent drifting around the classroom. “As you know, I am Beatrice York, your new Transfiguration Professor here at Hogwarts. I thought today we could begin a bit low key, and get to know one another.” She pointed at the badge she wore on her shirt, which said Beatrice York. “So… firstly a little bit about me. I attended here many years ago, and I was sorted into the house of Hufflepuff. I developed a strong love of Transfiguration and when I graduated, I went to one of the Wizarding Universities to further my studies in the practice. Since I graduated from there I’ve been a home tutor for younger witches and wizards. And now…” she clasped her hands together, “I am back to the wonderful Hogwarts to teach you all about Transfiguration. Now, to get things started, I’d like to go around the room and have each of you tell the group, and me, something about Transfiguration. It might be something you have learned, something you wish to learn, something you find easy, or something you find difficult. Something you enjoy or something you dislike about Transfiguration. I want you all to say something, anything, and if you’d like to ask as question as well, please don’t hesitate.” Beatrice reached into the box of instruments, then sat on the chair of the spare desk she had reserved for herself. She sometimes disliked having that bulky desk in front of her, and she rather preferred being at the same level as her students. “I can start.” She knew Transfiguration wasn’t everyone’s favourite lesson, and just how challenging the practice could be, and how much dedication it often took to learn a new spell. Not wanting her students to be expected to love the subject, she decided to share something she had struggled with as a student. She tapped a basic rhythm on the small drum she held in her hand to call attention. “For me, something I dislike about the practice of Transfiguration,” though really it was the ONLY thing, and it wasn't even something she particularly disliked about it, “Is the precise nature of the practice. One small slip up, whether it be a very slight imprecision of the incantation or the wand movement, and there could be disastrous results.” Did other students agree with her on that one? Enough talking from her, though. Beatrice nodded towards the closest student on the left of her, to try and get things rolling. “What’s something you can share with us about Transfiguration?” she asked. Right now, above anything, Beatrice wanted the students to feel comfortable speaking in her class, to her, and to their peers. She wanted them to feel somewhat in control of what they were learning, and she wanted to get a feel of their expectations. Ah, the instruments were by her desk. Right-o, then! "Thanks, professor," Davie chirped happily, skipping up to the desk to pick out a small drum for himself. He OF COURSE chose the seat next to Char, settling down and getting his nametag all ready. Quote: David Truebridge Ravenclaw \| First Year Now, onto the first question. He liked this professor so far. She was nice, young, ~~pretty,~~ and told them a little about her background, which was helpful. Davie also liked her accent. So, he rap-a-tap-tapped out a beat when he'd thought up a proper answer to her first question. "I think we should learn how to transfigure bubbles on our heads so we can go talk to Bartholomew Henry in class and practice speaking Mermish to the lake's merpeople." Wouldn't that be a cool field trip?? __________________ yeah, there's one thing about me that you should know________________________________ __________________________________________that I can't help from speaking my mind