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SPOILER!!: Kaycee Quote:
Originally Posted by LilFox06  Kaycee fought the urge to roll her eyes. FOUGHT IT HARD. Probably failed horribly. Whatever.
"Please." she said pulling down her scarf to show just a hint of a smirk. "Fantastic IS a valid, accurate and completely appropriate adjective."
FIST BUMPS FOR DOT.
She then wiggled her fingers. Hai Maggie. Don't look so flabbergasted. If there was something you should know, you'd know it.
She flashed an innocent smile before sliding her hand into Dante's. She whispered under her breath something about how negative her soul was. Lulz. Meditation.
Oh, yay. Lesson. She raised her hand. "Sun. Usually."
Oh, Miss Richards. Paul could handle the eye rolling...he could. He would NOT be emotionally distressed by it. He would NOT cry about it later. Nope. And Milton wondered why he didn’t want children. He was used to Kaycee’s attitude anyways. Or at least...he should be. “Usually sun. Yes. Correct. Some plants dislike sunlight, though--so it’s interesting.” He commented on her answer. SPOILER!!: Janelle Quote:
Originally Posted by Daydreamer11 It was time to meditate. Janelle grabbed the hands of the students next to her and closed her eyes. Listening to the professor's words, she began to take her deep cleansing breaths. Drawing up any negative feelings she might have had, Janelle tried to imagine them leaving her body with each breath. It was working. Not that she was feeling particularly bad to begin with, but meditating was making her feel more........free and......clear. Thinking of her blessings was not hard. That always put a smile onto Janelle's face.
Feeling good and ready to roll, Janelle listened to the first question of the day. Raising her hand, she began to answer. "Plants need water." Of course they did, didn't all living things?
WATER. Paul nodded. As the students were talking, he was adding what they said on the board...sometimes in more eloquent terms, but yes. “Water is..vitally important, yes. Once again, though, it’s all about the amount of it...some plants don’t need a lot of water.”
Obviously. Paul felt like he was going reaaaaaaally basic right now...but it was okay. SPOILER!!: Norah Quote:
Originally Posted by Sararara Norah beamed at Professor Myers as soon as the meditation was over. Man, they should do that in every class. She wiggled her fingers in her gloves, which was completely necessary after extended periods of hand holding. Finger wiggling was a must.
Next came hand waving (why was it so easy to feel free when in the green house?) because she KNEW something plants needed. For sure. Lots of things, actually. They were pretty high maintenance if you thought about it, but it was completely worth it considering they were AWESOME. "Plants need nutrients. Usually they can get 'em from the soil." Did he want a list of nutrients? She knew those too. Apparently being the only OWL she could study for for more than ten minutes without being distracted really showed in the Herbology class. Oh yeah. “YES NUTRIENTS!” that was important. SO SO SO IMPORTANT! “Can you happen to name a few for us, Norah?” he asked cheerfully. Because NUTRIENTS! SPOILER!!: Ava Quote:
Originally Posted by RandomRaven Ava beamed excitedly when AJ (or Angel?) said that she was friendly. And then the lesson started and like usual, they begun with the meditation first.
Inhale... Exhale...
Done!
And what's important for plants? The young lioness put her hand up in the air. "Professor! Plants are living creature like human and animals and to keep living, they're gonna need food like... carbohydrate?" She did remember her muggle teacher said that carbohydrate is very important and it's like the major thing on the food. To build energy, they said.
Paul JUMPED in excitement. “CARBOHYDRATES!” he yelled, shaking his fist in the air. “Plants DO need carbohydrates! You’re ABSOLUTELY CORRECT, AVA!” SPOILER!!: Adi Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 SPOILER!!: Myers, Benny, Dot, Paulina & Marsha before class! <3
Pffft. “Please, Professor Myers. Don’t you know that ALL of your lessons are awesome and fun?” Hehe. Adi could bet his stash of chocolate frogs that this one would be no different. Yep, he was THAT confident! As for Blaise… “His quill does it all, I think? Really though, if he would get rid of it, I’m certain the dude would be a great writer by himself.’’
Adi wanted class to start like RIGHT now. But first they had to get over the whole meditation thing. While not a very big fan of it, he didn’t mind it one bit. Anyway, there came the guy bestie! What? No complements for him? Hmph. But Adi was grinning. “Yo, Benny.’’ He turned his attention back to the arriving students, listening to their complements with interest. Adi was all grins when Dot had one for him. Wheee! He was still a minion and she was still his Queen. “Thank you!’’ the seventh year mouthed to his Snakette friend. By the time he had looked towards the door again, Paulina had arrived. Awwh, he was?! AWESOME! He shot a grin at the other Puff, nodding his appreciation. Alrightey! So the circle was almost complete since tons of students had shown up by now. Almost… because what class would be completed without Marsha? Did she know she made a room brighter whenever she walked in? By the time she was done complementing him, Adi was positively glowing. With three of them in total, his head was probably gigantic by now. Hehe. The Puffer grabbed three roses from the set Myers kept. “One for the little sister,’’ he told Marsha. “Thanks for that! You’re a fast learner, you know.’’ The other two were given to Dot and Paulina. Thanks, guys!
Finally!
Time to get started!
Adi grabbed Benny's and the person's hand who was next to him. Though he was positive he had no bad energy, he followed Myers's instructions. All meditation did for him was remind him of his mom and though he still got sulky with her because she was yet to approve of AJ, he loved her and missed her a lot. But yes, he he was thinking of her as one of the persons he had. Her, his dad, uncle, Benny, AJ, Marsha and the rest of his awesome friends. He was forever thankful and happy with whatever he had... including his good looks. Hehe.
Right! Meditation was done!
Adi glanced at Paulina when Myers said he had something important to tell them. No doubt she would be interested in this. But he focused on the question then his hand went up. "Plants need the correct amount of fertiliser.''
Paul nodded at Adi. “Ahhh--YES--we will get back to that, Mr. Rehman! Very good!” He smiled. What bright students! SPOILER!!: Sophie Quote:
Originally Posted by ginny_first_year_pureblood Meditation. Ahh.. her mum was very into it and would drag Sophie out of bed before the sun was up to do "sunrise meditation". She always protested and complained, but secretly she sort of enjoyed it. So naturally, she felt cleansed and happy upon letting go of her last inhalation.
Sophie dropped the hands of those she had been holding for meditation. Listening to what her other class mates were saying about plant survival, she didn't want to repeat what someone had just said. "Plants need growing room, and optimal temperature for growth."
Had she ever successfully grown a plant before? No, but nobody need know that. That's why she was here. Yay, lessons!
Paul nodded, waving his wand once more, more notes adding onto the board behind him. “ROOM is very important, yes--and the temperature is, too! Very good, Sophie!” SPOILER!!: Olympia Quote:
Originally Posted by elllla_Wtwins The Gryffindor laughed at the Professor's tone as he saw her bound into the Greenhouse.
Opening her eyes from the meditation, Olympia smiled and exhaled softly as she let go of the two hands that she had been holding within the circle. Aaaah. Goodbyeeeee bad vibes. No bad vibes in the Greenhouse.
Olympia found herself a spot, and tilted her head to the side as she listened to Professor Myers talk. "Sunlight". She said promptly, then realising she hadn't put her hand in the air, she raised it. "Sorry.. Plants also need water and any other nutrients that could help them. Like plant food..?" The last part was a sort of guess. Although, she had definitely heard one of her aunties talk about 'plant food'. That particular auntie was very into Muggle gardening.. so the plant food might be a Muggle thing.
Sunlight, yes, another tick for that one! “Plant food...very interesting--” plant food, hehe. That was adorable. Paul loved it. He almost wanted to write it on the board, too, even though that was what fertilizer was, really. SPOILER!!: Tia Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Myers was SO nice, yes indeed, Tia was sure of it especially after his comforting smile. But that was normal for him she supposed and she definitely appreciated his honest-to-goodness genuine nature.
But hearing her name mentioned in one of the positive comments was something that stunned her, especially as she saw who it was. Yes she still considered him a friend but he was leaving after this year and he was dating a friend of hers so truthfully, Tia thought she'd have been content with not speaking to him again. Until she heard the comment. Wicked smart. And he SMILED at her. Her cheeks were definitely pink and honestly how was she supposed to react? What could she say? They were starting a lesson but suddenly she felt the need to go and rectify things with the seventh year. Give him a hug. Make things alright again between them. And She couldn't do any of that now, because they were starting meditation ...
Breath in. Breath out. Focus. Herbology. Plants. In a way, plants were better than people; at least they didn't confuse oneself.
And meditation was done and they were starting; some of the obvious nutrients were mentioned first like sun and water and fertilizer, but surely there were less obvious ones needed in plant care? Like ... "Love. Plants need love," Tia said after raising her hand.
HA!
Paul LOVED this answer! He clapped, a lot, at Tia and nodded eagerly. “You’re right. They do need love! People often don’t think plants need love but they DO they really DO--” he sighed and put a hand over his heart...dramatically. SPOILER!!: Yoongi Quote:
Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi Merlin’s Beard he had JUST made it!
The Gryffindor had slipped in to the Greenhouse just before the door closed. He beamed at the Professor and before he walked further he walked to the basket of flowers at the front. Picking one out, Yoongi put the flower behind his ear. A pretty purple looking one. PERFECT! ….what? he had been "particularly touched and emotional" when he saw his hair this morning! He didn’t know how but he hadn’t even needed to do much to style it. It was awesome. And surely he wouldn't get points loss for motivating one self right? right!
Meditation? again?
Yoongi was both pleased when he heard that they were going to meditate. He used to do that at home, his sisters had gotten him in to it and it really helped him to not stress so much. He grabbed the hands of the students beside him in the circle and closed his eyes. Breathing in deeply, imagining a bright positive light going in him, held his breath a few seconds and then breathed out while imagining the negative to go out and evaporate in to thin air. He did this a couple of times until he began to feel a bit light headed and smiled unconsciously.
The Gryffindor opened his eyes when the meditation was over and class officially began. He took out his flamingo quill and ink bottle , ready to take notes in his notebook. “Water, Professor…I think…”
…..oh Mr. Hyland. Paul had to shake his head a little at him… ”I don’t think you quiiiiiiiite understand how this works, Mr. Hyland--the flowers are for other people--people who had touched us emotionally...spiritually..in whatever way…” he said with a sigh.
Sigh. “Go ahead and give that flower to someone--right now--someone who you think deserves it.” He said softly, but with a….litttttttle bit of force behind it.
Tsk tsk. SPOILER!!: Paulina Quote:
Originally Posted by Squishy You know who else is cheerful? Professor Myers. His lessons were always so chill and Paulina always felt super relaxed and at ease during them. She continued to smile as the meditation circle began. Some people might think it silly, but it really did help her distress. The plants also helped with that and she was really looking forward to what they would be learning about today.
Catching Adi's look she knew that he was aware of how interesting she found this. Her friends knew her so well.
As the topic of what was needed for plant survival came up, she raised her hand. "On top of things like water and fertilizer, plants need some good old TLC. Sing to them, strum them a song on the guitar, read them some beautiful poetry, or even give them a good old hug. Just like with people, this stuff makes plants happy and healthy." Maybe that didn't really fall under NUTRIENTS, it was still important and she didn't want to repeat the answers of water and sunlight.
Heh. He was reminded of the minor jam session he had with Paulina, Adi, and Jet that one time… ”That is EXACTLY why I have the Music Therapy Room----good answer, Paulina!” he grinned. SPOILER!!: Oliver Quote:
Originally Posted by littledhampir
O.O
Um, what? Boyfriend? He had definitely not asked about that. But apparently she had gotten the wrong idea from his compliment. Oh no. Oliver was so stunned that he forgot to respond right away. He just stared at Charlotte until he finally managed to open his mouth and speak.
"I don't want to be your boyfriend." But why did she have one? She was like eleven.
He was saved from further conversation by the start of class. And though the meditation was not his favorite part, it was a welcome distraction. But he did not want to be by Charlotte in the circle because then he would have to hold her hand and she might get the wrong idea about his intentions again. So he moved as inconspicuously as possible so he was between Ellery and Norah.
When it was done he took his seat again. Oh! The first question was an easy one. His hand shot up into the air because he totally knew an answer. "Plants need water! But not too much because then they'll drown."
...the minor chatter was going unnoticed by Paul right now. And good thing, too, and he’d be blushing like a tomato once more. “Yes! Water! Important!” The ole’ H2O. SPOILER!!: Phillip Quote:
Originally Posted by hermionesclone Was this meditation or an opportunity to sleep? Because, uh, the deep breathing and closing of the eyes was making him sleepy. And then there was Myers's VOICE which was starting to make him feel a little drowsy.
But he couldn't fall asleep. No no no! What if someone drew a BAD moustache on his FACE?! WITH ONE OF THOSE MUGGLE PERMANENT MARKERS?
What was bothering him? The smell. And the fact that his hands were starting to feel a little sweaty with holding onto someone else's for so long. Uh, sorry? Not even breathing out was helping him because he was VERY aware of how hot his hands felt and how he could smell the manure from all the way over HERE.
Thank MERLIN, it was FINALLY time to let go. Phillip dropped his neighbour's hand as quickly as he could and rushed over towards a seat that was as FAAAAAAR away from the manure as he could go. Not that it HELPED, which was something that only made the first year scrunch up his nose in the direction of that bin.
What do plants need to grow? E A S Y. Or, it would be if the answer he WANTED to say hadn't been said already. But, after a couple of minutes, the Slytherin raised his hand and piped up with something else: "Not all soils have enough nutrients in them so people can put fertilisers in them to help the plants to grow. People like to get the biggest plant they can and make it into a competition with their rival plant-growers and farmers. It's A LOT more fun that way." You know, a chance to BOAST. “Yessss. Fertilizers! Very Good, Mr. Romalotti!” He was glad some of them were picking up on what he really wanted to focus on today...yes…. “Having trouble with the smell, m’boy?” he asked with a hearty chuckle. SPOILER!!: Rooney Quote:
Originally Posted by Shanners ................................................ Oh. Okay...
Rooney shrugged awkwardly, hands stuffing right into his pockets, full aware that everyone was going to KNOW that Professor Myers didn't approve of his flower giving. He mumbled something about how Miss Sophie Brown deserved the flowers because she had touched him emotionally and spiritually and inspirationally. But apparently, for lack of better word, Professor Myers didn't think that the Head Girl DESERVED the attention from him.
With the meditation over (and Rooney considering sending Miss Sophie Brown flowers every day of the week), Roo moved to settle at a spot for the class to begin, his opinion of Professor Myers diminishing as the school year was going by. The meditation seemed like a tacky backstage ritual and Rooney had done enough of that every day.
And he wasn't going to answer any questions until he needed to in a matter of life or death.
He knew the answer though.
Had he made Mr. Bronwyn mad? Paul watched the kid curiously for a minute...and sighed a little. It seemed so. Well. There were certain things he did NOT want the students to use the flowers for…...one being to profess love to each other.
Because MERLIN. SPOILER!!: Dante Quote:
Originally Posted by Meizzner Well that compliment he actually meant. Since he liked Zeke and all. But then Dante was just stunned when he heard Kaycee's compliment. Well.....Uh.......what do you say to that. Plus what she said after that. Making the Professor even flustered. This was actually impressive.
"Thanks Kaycee"
He was smirking. It not like you can so no, I am not to that.......So anyway time for mediation and come on Kaycee be serious. He did not want to get in trouble. Though he was just a second away from cracking up from what Kaycee was saying.
"They need carbon dioxide"
Probably said but he was having a hard time concentrating now.
Well, at least Dante wasn’t intending to carry on Miss Richards’ nonsense. Paul smiled at the young snake and nodded. “They do indeed. Very good.” SPOILER!!: Angel Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry174 Angel smiled at she went and found a spot and then she listened to what the Professor said, she was still trying to figure out why the Professor didn't say hello to her by name maybe he couldn't remember it. Angel decided she might as well tell him.
"It's Angel sir." Angel smiled as she then raised her hand as the Professor spoke about plants, something that Angel was totally interested in. "Professor Plants need to be put somewhere with sunlight but also with a bit of shade." Angel was wondering what the next part of the lesson would be about.
ANGEL! Okay. Paul smiled at her and winked. “Yes yes---I get confused, m’dear--I am so sorry! Please forgive me!” He said softly. “Yes..well...each plant requires different attentions and whatnot--but yes!” SPOILER!!: Hady Quote:
Originally Posted by SpiritWolfe Malfoy Silently taking hold of the hands of the two people beside her the Slytherin let her eyes slipped closed for some meditation.
Slow breath in. Slow breath out.
Clearing her mind of absolutely everything other then just breathing for the moment. Honestly this was becoming something Hady could enjoy and it was easy to focus her mind on nothing. Sadly it was over to soon and she blinked her eyes open releasing the hands of her friends.
What do plants need. Well everything that came to mind was already being said many times over. Rather then repeat all those things she kept quiet for the time being. There would be more questions as the lesson progressed on. That she was sure of.
Another quiet one...he didn’t mind it, really. Plus, he knew Hadleigh was clever and bright. He sent her an encouraging smile. SPOILER!!: Ellery Quote:
Originally Posted by Casey O Plants were pretty cool, but to be honest all Ellery wanted to do was grow celery. Ellery/celery??? GET IT??? HAHAH. Anyway.
"Plants need LOOOOOOOOOVE. It's scientifically proven that…." She didn't actually remember this study. She wasn't the biggest biology fan. "When you sing to plants…and…classical music???? Violins???? They grow BIGGER. Surprisingly, the same works for people's BRAINS. Maybe."
He nodded at her. YES. “Mhmm! I agree! I like to play my banjo to them a lot of times--I find my plants grow bigger and stronger when I do that. It’s all so...fascinating.” At least, he thought so. SPOILER!!: David Quote:
Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl
Davie didn't really like the meditation part of Herbology, but he liked all the other parts, especially all the parts about plants. He raised his hand eagerly to respond to Professor Myer's question.
"Some plants need regular trimming and pruning to promote healthy growth, sir!" In addition to the water, sunlight, and C02 his classmates had already mentioned.
Ahh, David Truebridge. One of the most knowledgeable students in this subject--at least for his age--because how could you not grow up with Anastasia Truebridge and NOT be familiar with it? Paul smiled broadly. “Pruning! VERY good, Mr. Truebridge--” he tried to do a thumbs up in his thick gloves. Did it work? A little. SPOILER!!: Daxton
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Originally Posted by Felixir This class was completely ridiculous.
Daxton resented all of these positive energy classes, but Herbology was a core subject and that made it harder to miss too many classes without someone noticing. He had remained resolutely silent since entering the Greenhouse, only sneezing those quiet little sneezes of him on account of all the plants (he had not yet got the hang of the Anti-Allergen Potion, and refused to drink a potion someone else had made).
And as for holding hands in a circle?
No.
Avoiding it had not exactly been hard, only a matter of standing behind a tall older student until the ridiculousness had passed, and then going off to find a space in the room. He watched the professor with a stony expression on his face, and remained utterly silent. The question was so easy - basic stuff - that Daxton likely would have refrained from answering even if it was something he could do. And so he just eyed the man.
Judging.
And occasionally sneezing.
Paul’s gaze rested on Mr. Prince’s for a moment before he seemed to...realize, yes. “Mr. Prince--if you would kindly see me in my office after class? Just a tiny matter--no big deal, really--” he tried to smile assuringly and just nodded.
He made sure not to get...too close to the boy. Didn’t want to invade personal space or anything… SPOILER!!: Noelle Quote:
Originally Posted by ChanceCoeur Were they done with the compliments now??
Okay good. Meditation. She needed it since that Zeke kid didn't seem to particularly like her compliment. Obviously he didn't know how important and GOOD great friends were. It was totally important and good. Anyways, out with the negativeeeeee. Hhhhhmmmmm.... Goodbye people who don't appreciate good complimentsssss. Hmmmmmm. In with the girl that thinks her hair is amazingggg hmmmmmm.
Okay, now she felt better. Smiley face.
Plants. What did plants need. "Well it really depends. All plants need sunlight, water, and soil, but depending on the plant, some plants only require little amounts while others require a lot more. " She learned that from her father. Sigh. She helped take care of the plants around the farm.
Mhmm. “Very good, Noelle.” He said with a clap-clap in her direction. “That’s one complicated thing about Herbology….all plants are different, and there is no one way to look after them!” Excellent point! SPOILER!!: Blaise Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo So many compliments, wow he liked those! Blaise beamed as his name went from one person to the next before his attention was drawn back to the Professor. Even he thought Dante had interesting ears, a fact his quick quotes quill did not hesitate to scribble down....albeit differently than the man had said it when he initially agreed.
Ohhhhh well.
Mediation. Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out. He did it all the time; no worries here just don't ask if he was actually following all those instructions about clearing his mind and negative energy and all that. Nope. Just breathing. Easy stuff.
"Plants need clipper happy people to stay far away from them when possible."
No plant liked the humiliation of being shaved naked, 'sides, they needed their leaves for food.
Hehehehe Paul LOVED this answer. It was clever...and adorable and just...MADE HIM LAUGH. “You’re absolutely right. I agree. I like to let my plants...grow freely….however, sometimes weeds are needed to be trimmed--and like Mr. Truebridge said, it’s okay to trim plants, needed sometimes--I just--” he sighed. “I won’t get into it--I WON’T GET INTO IT--”
He was getting himself worked up. AHEM. The massive controversies of the Herbological community, eh. SPOILER!!: Charlotte Quote:
Originally Posted by Tegz Oh MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE? Charlotte looked at the older boy with a NEW interest. WAS she good in charms spells? She supposed she was considering she was a first year AND her mum was a pro at charms.
She beamed at him.
And realised that the best way to get lots of compliments in this class was to get noticed, and talk a lot. She'd keep that in mind for next time TOO.
Oh silly. Charlotte did NOT believe him. She was a really GOOD girlfriend after all, also he was staring at her. Boys did that, her mum said. Also they acted awkward, which he totally was now, see?
She waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaved across the circle at him. There was no reason not to be friendly after all.
It was a TOUGH life being such a heartbreaker.
.... also, people should give HER some flowers now, because probably she was going to say something inspiring any second.
....
Oh and there was a good question! She could answer that! She knew ALL about what plants needed. LOVE was the most IMPORTANT but people were saying that. She beamed at her bestie's answer and then shoved her hand up.
"Professor, seasons are important! Some plants grow better in different seasons from others, and in different temperatures and humidity and they might react badly to frosts and stuff, which is why we have greenhouses! So that you can grow the sensitive plants all year around!" “OH! Quite a good point--climate is very important, yes--seasons and the PLACE--some places are more humid than others, yes?” He smiled and nodded EXCITEDLY. Because they were just so SMART…
For now.
Hehehehehe. SPOILER!!: Rea Quote:
Originally Posted by Govoni SPOILER!!: Before the lesson!
Herbology time!!!!! Yes, YES. Reagan was ready! Not only had this been her favorite subject so far (OF THE ENTIRE YEAR), but because she'd spent all of the previous night making some of her vegan peanut brittle for Professor Myers; her foraging buddy! Along with some other treats, of course. Pumpkin and apple butters, seaweed chips, etc. It was really no big deal. The kindly older gentleman was simply her friend and Reagan looked out for her friends. That included food-wise.
Entering the classroom, she sat the cloth sack on his desk, proceeding to her seat.Professor Myers received a small wave, too. He was in his element clearly, though. So, she'd not expected a huge welcome.
The meditative portions of these lessons were always her favorite. It was so LOVELY to just sit with your peers and center yourself in a way that was both peaceful and conducive to healthy living and healthy lifestyles. So, grabbing her neighbors hand, Rea followed Professor Myers lead. Slowly breathing in....and out, balancing her energies, centering her mind...Releasing whatever had been weighing her down over the last few days...
There had actually been a few things, but once again, even the happiest of people suffered from the occasional melodrama. Even a happy person like Reagan. The negative energies really had left her feeling like a wilted flower these last few weeks.
Anyway...
Meditation always helped. In fact, she LOVED that Professor Myers had them do this before each lesson could properly begin. What better way to start a class? Rea couldn't think of anytihng that might top it....SAVE FOR PROFESSOR YORKS BERTIE BOTT'S! She was such a fun lady.
After finding a spot afterwards, she made herself comfy, thinking on the question that had just been asked. It was a GOOD one...and in turn, her classmates had offered up some amazing answers. She was pretty lucky to be back here...with people that weren't so driven towards other goals and interests. Very lucky, indeed! As for what plants needed, well...Professor Myers KNEW that Reagan had THOUGHTS and OPINIONS about this. Yes, he did. "Sir...a good compose never goes amiss, either." She shot him a secret smile. "I suppose that could count with fertilizer, but knowledge about which fertilizers/compost mixtures work best with WHAT plants is crucial, too...towards a plants survival."
Ugh...she was in her element!
FORAGING BUDDY! Paul enjoyed Rea’s answers in class, usually, and it was no different tonight. “Most people use the two interchangeable, actually--which is quite funny to me--” he smiled. “But I’ll get to that in JUUUUST a second!” he said, clapping for Rea. SPOILER!!: Hugo Quote:
Originally Posted by WeasleyGirl Hugo heard very well that comment Kaycee made, he just wanted to burst out laughing but managed to keep it cool. Geez this was hard. And Dante better wait for his comments later on. This was gold. Definitely.
Besides from that interesting event he had witnessed, he wondered why did they have to meditate. I mean, this wasn't yoga but whatever, he was breathing in and out. The professor should think about stop doing this because it only made Hugo more sleepy. After the meditation, Myers asked the first question. What do plants need? The boy raised his hand, "Water and fertilizers" right? “Yes yes! Very good, Hugo!” he gave him a thumbs up. Fertilizers. Paul always spelled it wrong when writing it down--all those i’s, man, confused him. SPOILER!!: Sophie Brown Quote:
Originally Posted by feeheeheeny Sophie BEAMED proudly at Myers and-- oh, no, had she made him CRY? She almost softly advised him to not cry, professor, because that was really sad and heartbreaking in a way, but it was also really cute and she felt GOOD about making him feel that kind of delight that caused crying. So, BRING ON THE TEARS, SIR.
"No need to thank me, professor. You've already done enough." By being a delight to their lives.
...And then it was Soph's turn to tear up at the flower-giving gesture. Ohhhh, SWEET ROONEY BRONWYN. The Head Girl positively glowed with elation when he tried to hand her ALL the flowers - even though Myers was quick to shoot Rooney down and only allow her to keep one - but Soph pulled Rooney in for a genuine, warm bear hug and gave a soft, fond pet of his hair.
"It's all right, don't worry. I only need one flower for you to make me feel special anyway." She pulled away and smiled down at her friend, her eyes shining. "Thanks, Rooney. Y'always know the way to my heart." So yes, Maggie, that was an AFFIRMATIVE. He DID know what girls liked, uh huh.
Were her Ravenclaw babies all trying to make her cry today or what?
"Thanks, Janelle," came Soph's slightly uncharacteristically timid reply, her gentle tone and smile conveying just how genuine she was. Soph wasn't sure about amazing, but... she'd take it, just for today. Didn't want to make Janelle feel like her opinion was not heard or invalid. No, it was very much appreciated, just... perhaps a little exaggerated, no? The seventh year was certain many people in the classroom disagreed with the younger Ravenclaw's sentiments, but it was encouraging for Janelle to genuinely think so highly of her.
She was gonna miss that kid.
Negativity. Meditation. Right. Soph went through with the exercise, breeeeeathing deeply and trying to rid thoughts of perfection and making people proud and being a good leader... alllll the things that made her anxious, and instead letting herself be filled up with the sort of feelings Rooney and Janelle had just induced in her...
She was good now.
When they were told to pick a spot, Soph wanted to be by both Norah AND Rooney, but Rooney was moving a little bit away - still, Soph gave a regretful sort of look to Norah and followed the Ravenclaw over, choosing to work beside him today, her flower in hand. He made her feel good, like she could do anything, and... he was the kind of person she wanted to be around as much as possible. Plus, she didn't want to make him think she wasn't appreciative of his gesture nor that she was embarrassed by him. Quite the contrary, she adored him and his sweetness, so she would stick beside him this lesson.
At the professor's question, naturally people gave standard answers, so... since the bases were just about covered, Soph offered up a rather unconventional answer with a raised hand. "When in our care, professor, they need to be understood, wholly and fully. Their needs, their requirements for a successful, thriving life - on their own plants can take care of themselves, they're essentially wired to look after themselves and thrive in their natural environment, and they adapt to that environment, but with the ones we're dealing with in class like in a greenhouse, if we don't understand their entire makeup and know just the right amount of care they need and in what sort of conditions they'll thrive, they won't thrive at all."
A very sensible answer, perhaps, but she thought it was vital to stress the importance of learning about each individual plant and that not every plant could be cared for in the same way. Very helpful, mmhmm.
Paul thought Sophie’s answer was so...articulate. She should write a book or something...on…’How to Say Words in Eloquent Ways.’ Or something like that. “ Plants are...brilliant little guys, eh?” He winked. SPOILER!!: Zeke Quote:
Originally Posted by Hera .... Dude was weird, there was no doubt about that. A harmless weird at least. The flower thing though? Did he HAVE to accept it? Cause dudes shouldn't accept flowers from other dudes? Was this... no... no.
"Thanks, Professor," he stated casually, accepting the flower and holding as if it was a foreign object. What did he do with it now???
...
And then, what? Zeke had heard Kaycee's, compliment... andd a smirk of gigantic proportions was unavoidable. Go Dante!
But he was quickly distracted by another blonde, one he favoured more. Go figure he didn't know much about this 'Rooney' she was complimenting, but he liked to think he knew what girls liked too.
"You've touched my soul and things," he stated with mock-seriousness, a smile lifting the corners of his lips as he held out the flower he was holding to her. Hey there.
But before he could say much else, it was meditation time, and so he squeezed into line and took the hands of those next to him. He had his eyes closed, sure, but internally he was trying not to laugh. Professor Fruitloops took this stuff seriously apparently, routine and all... he could live without it.
So when meditation came to an end, Zeke was only too happy to claim a spot at the table and get down to some work work... something that he hoped might be helpful, and easy, easy would be nice too.
And WAS IT?! It was SO easy. The answer was obvious. Hand up, he waved it a little bit before responding. "Fertiliser, sir," he supplied. "That's what that smell is, right?" They were fertilising and stuff today?
Well..Zeke was close. “Well these aren’t...fertilizers--well--I guess a few of these COULD be fertilizers on their own--but yes--those are important.” Zeke got a thumbs up. Oh, if Milton were here...he’d be making fun of Paul’s immense cheesiness SO much.
Sigh. SPOILER!!: Damien Quote:
Originally Posted by nicole black ..............
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The meditation stuff was so weird, not fun weird, or.. strange weird, just... Weird. His mom meditated and she often asked him to join but just like now, he could never get into it or feel anything but.. well, a little like he was wasting his time. The energy thing, though, he felt that, vibes, juju, that stuff he knew all about, but there had to be a faster way to brush them off.
Maybe Apollo knew something about it, Damien decided he'd write the doctor, professor guy about it after this lesson, you know, if it ever ended.
Damien took a seat, fussing his hair and listening as Myers questioned the class, his peers had all jumped in answering with the enthusiasm he currently lacked, but that was alright, he hadn't intended in jumping in. fishing around in his robe pocket, the Gryffindor pulled out a toothpick and casually chewed the end of it.
Carry on, Prof.
Paul was content to move on. He really was. Until……
UNTIL…….
that…
ticking………
SOUND.
Myers twitched and tried to figure who in the WORLD was chewing on something in class--his SENSITIVE EARS! “MR. ANDERSON-BELFORT.” He gasped a little, in SHOCK. “Not only is that NOT environmentally friendly--it was TERRIBLE for the teeth--did you KNOW that it can cause DAMAGE to your gums-------you could seriously GET GUM DISEASE.” He looked...so appalled.
Appalled Paul. “If you must clean your teeth in my class--” Snort- -”Buy some floss for Merlin’s sake! That NOISE--” he was being overdramatic. He was. He knew it. "Organic floss. Stop by my office if you want some, m'boy." He let his voice soften, once more, because he didn't want to FRIGHTEN the boy...
He DID NOT CARE.
And time, once more, to move on! “Now--if you will take a look at the blackboard--” He pointed, showing his notes. Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackboard Plants need THESE for survival:
-Water (amount differs)
-Sunlight (amount differs) -Nutrients-Carbohydrates
-Carbon Dioxide -Fertilizer!
-Love
-Music/Singing
-Trimming/Upkeep
-Proper temperature
-Proper climate -COMPOST! “-You will see that these are some of the things we deem important to grow plants healthily. Very goooooood everyone! That was a bit basic, I know--but I thought it was an important starting point for where we are GOING--” He gestured at the table behind him, the one with all the smelly bins. “Now, some of you mentioned nutrients--which is VERY important for plants, yes. All plants need a certain combination of them…” He thought about how to explain this. “How...some animals eat meat? And others only vegetation? Well plants are the same--but with nutrients. Sort of.” He hoped that made sense. “All plants need two main things--” he may have been simplifying it, slightly, for the sake of the lesson, but if ANYONE wanted to come talk seriously about the nutrient and vitamin intake of shrubs---by all means, Paul would find it endearing. “ Carbon and nitrogen...are important. But different plants need carbon--and others need a LOT of nitrogen--” were they taking notes? They should be taking notes. “SOOOOO---as you can SEE--” he pointed at the bins. “We will be……...COMPOSTING TODAY. All NATURAL compost! Which I LOVE--” he hopped a little in excitement. “Now--without looking in the bins---let’s THINK--what sort of materials can we use for composting? I’d like everyone to try to come up with something different, please!” "Also---someone tell me--what is the difference between compost and fertilizer?" OOC: There are SO many different things that can be composted-----so please try to keep the answers diverse! I will be moving on in....eh, 13-16 hours from now. <3
__________________ "You can justify anything if you do it poetically enough."
Roman Gellar ● 1st Year ● Slytherin |