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Daydreamer11 · 05-10-2016, 04:33 PM

SPOILER!!: Zeke

Janelle gave Zeke and elbow bump in return and smiled to herself as the class was called to order. Wow, the professor really did not look well today. She had been so focused on her doings, that she hadn't paid much attention before. He really seemed to be struggling and Janelle wondered whether this could have something to do with today's lesson.

When the first question was on the table, Janelle thought about it for a moment. If the professor's condition was related to the lesson.........what type of potion could have this type of effect? If the two weren't related, well who knew? Janelle wasn't sure, but raised her hand anyway. "Is it a potion that slows down your movements?", she guessed. Everything about the professor seemed to be in slow motion, even his speech.

Hearing Zeke whisper to her, Janelle responded softly. "Thanks. I will definitely give you a nudge if I get stuck." She appreciated the offer of assistance. It was nice to know that you had someone more experienced to turn to if you needed help.

Turning her attention back to the professor, Janelle listened carefully. And then the mystery was solved. They would be brewing an aging potion. Thank Merlin, they wouldn't have to drink this one. Janelle had no desire to feel ten times her age today. No thanks.

Now that Janelle knew what she would be doing, her first order of business was to copy the ingredients from the board. As she wrote, a little giggle escaped from her lips. Red wine and prune juice. Now that was a combination. She imagined that prune juice alone could make a person feel one hundred years old. Janelle added the instructions to her notes, making sure that she had copied them correctly. Then she went up front to grab some measuring cups and bowls. Returning to her work station, she cleaned the bowls, measuring cups and the last of her equipment that had not already been cleaned. Having her sister drill the importance of potion cleanliness into her head repeatedly, Janelle cleaned her cauldron again........just to be safe. Jasmine was just a tad obsessive about clean equipment and Janelle had pretty much been programmed to be the same way. Finally, she returned to get the ingredients that she did not already have in her potions kit. She measured them carefully and returned to her work station. Donning her gloves, Janelle felt ready to begin.

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Daydreamer11 Ramora Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: In my dreams Posts: 5,409 Hogwarts RPG Name: Jordyn Guidry Graduated x5	Catching up dream until your • dreams come true ~ Human pygmy puff SPOILER!!: Zeke Quote: Originally Posted by Hera Janelle's appearance beside him was most welcome, and he found himself grinning at her as he extended his elbow for a light nudge. "Hey yourself," he mused, as he continued to gather and clean his things. But before he had a chance to ask about her summer, the lesson was starting. ... He made mental notes about the ingredients as they were being passed around, but wasn't motivated to say anything. See, he didn't need to speak his wisdom to be a know-it-all. As it was, his faith in Newton was still.... well, questionable, but if this lesson went well he could maybe right his dad that the man had improved over the summer. His current condition was hardly desirable though. The man was practically fit for a coffin, which left him wondering what it was they were actually brewing. Did he need them to brew an antidote? Maybe. Zeke remained quiet, opting to take some preliminary notes on his parchment. What he did do though, was turn to Janelle and offer her a wink. "I can help you work through this one if you like." He was a total expert, or something like it. Janelle gave Zeke and elbow bump in return and smiled to herself as the class was called to order. Wow, the professor really did not look well today. She had been so focused on her doings, that she hadn't paid much attention before. He really seemed to be struggling and Janelle wondered whether this could have something to do with today's lesson. When the first question was on the table, Janelle thought about it for a moment. If the professor's condition was related to the lesson.........what type of potion could have this type of effect? If the two weren't related, well who knew? Janelle wasn't sure, but raised her hand anyway. "Is it a potion that slows down your movements?", she guessed. Everything about the professor seemed to be in slow motion, even his speech. Hearing Zeke whisper to her, Janelle responded softly. "Thanks. I will definitely give you a nudge if I get stuck." She appreciated the offer of assistance. It was nice to know that you had someone more experienced to turn to if you needed help. Turning her attention back to the professor, Janelle listened carefully. And then the mystery was solved. They would be brewing an aging potion. Thank Merlin, they wouldn't have to drink this one. Janelle had no desire to feel ten times her age today. No thanks. Now that Janelle knew what she would be doing, her first order of business was to copy the ingredients from the board. As she wrote, a little giggle escaped from her lips. Red wine and prune juice. Now that was a combination. She imagined that prune juice alone could make a person feel one hundred years old. Janelle added the instructions to her notes, making sure that she had copied them correctly. Then she went up front to grab some measuring cups and bowls. Returning to her work station, she cleaned the bowls, measuring cups and the last of her equipment that had not already been cleaned. Having her sister drill the importance of potion cleanliness into her head repeatedly, Janelle cleaned her cauldron again........just to be safe. Jasmine was just a tad obsessive about clean equipment and Janelle had pretty much been programmed to be the same way. Finally, she returned to get the ingredients that she did not already have in her potions kit. She measured them carefully and returned to her work station. Donning her gloves, Janelle felt ready to begin. __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Salt!