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*Nordic Witch* · 06-18-2016, 12:58 PM

SPOILER!!: Daxton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felixir

To Kitridge's question, Daxton gave only a shrug. Truth was, his real interest lay in the technical make-up behind the magic. The question of 'why' was what drove him forward... of course, he would never say no to learning any type of practical magic at this stage, what with knowledge being power, and power being of utmost importance.

But it was the acknowledgement of non-verbal magic that really drew Daxton out of his introversion for a moment, ever so slightly. He looked right up at Kitridge at the mention of it, then retrieved his notebook and pen, flipping to a new page and writing out a long message for his head of house to read, a message that could not be conveyed through simple nods, shakes of the head, or shrugs. Once he had written it down, Daxton held up the notebook for Kitridge to read, keeping a firm hold on it as he himself looked back to the shelves once more.

'I have been researching and working on casting non-verbal magic since my first year. Most people seem to think that it is possible without mastering the verbal incantations beforehand, but I do not think it is impossible with sustained effort and a long time of practice. I think most people cannot do it, because they are so used to talking and casting spells verbally because they can, and they are impatient and not powerful enough.'

The underlying message of what Daxton was trying to say was, of course, that he did not think himself like everybody else. He thought himself quite capable of mastering non-verbal magic without first managing the incantations, if it came to that. That was not to say that he was not trying to cast the spells verbally in his own time, but that as he simply could not get the words out, his chances would be better this way. Of course, given the amount of control he had had over his magic before Hogwarts, without ever saying a word, he was much more confident in this matter than he was willing to admit.

Looking away from the bookshelves, Daxton turned his eyes to Kitridge once more, searching his face for a recognisable expression, but with his gaze frequently flitting elsewhere - making him seem much more shifty than he was (which was saying something - and never quite looking him in the eye.

Daxton was too introvert for his own good Leo had concluded a long time ago. That he didn't speak made conversations with anyone; peer or adult an interesting challenge. Especially since you had to focus most of your attention on the boy's body signals like shrugs and head shakes. Leo had been interested in the how and why magic worked but at a slightly older age.

The mention of non-verbal magic from Leo caused Daxton to surprise him by actually looking right up into his eyes, for a moment before he retrieved a notebook and pen and started to scribble down a long message for him to undoubtedly read. He had managed to catch the boy's interest and draw him out of his bubble for a little while at least. Leo felt just a little accomplished. This was worthy of Cassie knowledge later that night.

Taking the notepad from Daxton he read the message through silently before he handed the notepad back and responded quietly. "I agree with you. Nothing is impossible if you are willing to put down the effort needed to practice hard and consistently. You might be right that non-verbal magic would come easier to you then to your peers who talk and cast spells verbally every day. You have another view of things than many of your peers do and you should use that to your advantage. Do the professors give you extra time to master the spells being taught in classes?"

Leo did hold a silent hope though that eventually Daxton would be able to speak verbally with those around him. He just needed more practice and more confidence in his voice and abilities. "If you are interested I can help you practice non-verbal spells after dinner a few times a week? Like a private tutor?" Why Daxton's gaze kept flitting elsewhere, around them at the other books made Leo wonder if he was up to something fishy.

06-18-2016, 12:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nordic Witch Grindylow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: [GMT + 1] Posts: 14,107 Hogwarts RPG Name: Rose Snakebark Gryffindor Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: JT Forsfelle Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Ariadne Rose Hufflepuff Third Year Ministry Department Head: Violet Fawley Ecological Protection x3	Sorry for the late response. Swedishfish Girl! Madame Librarian! Jess's Soul Sister! Sweetest Swede! SPOILER!!: Daxton Quote: Originally Posted by Felixir To Kitridge's question, Daxton gave only a shrug. Truth was, his real interest lay in the technical make-up behind the magic. The question of 'why' was what drove him forward... of course, he would never say no to learning any type of practical magic at this stage, what with knowledge being power, and power being of utmost importance. But it was the acknowledgement of non-verbal magic that really drew Daxton out of his introversion for a moment, ever so slightly. He looked right up at Kitridge at the mention of it, then retrieved his notebook and pen, flipping to a new page and writing out a long message for his head of house to read, a message that could not be conveyed through simple nods, shakes of the head, or shrugs. Once he had written it down, Daxton held up the notebook for Kitridge to read, keeping a firm hold on it as he himself looked back to the shelves once more. 'I have been researching and working on casting non-verbal magic since my first year. Most people seem to think that it is possible without mastering the verbal incantations beforehand, but I do not think it is impossible with sustained effort and a long time of practice. I think most people cannot do it, because they are so used to talking and casting spells verbally because they can, and they are impatient and not powerful enough.' The underlying message of what Daxton was trying to say was, of course, that he did not think himself like everybody else. He thought himself quite capable of mastering non-verbal magic without first managing the incantations, if it came to that. That was not to say that he was not trying to cast the spells verbally in his own time, but that as he simply could not get the words out, his chances would be better this way. Of course, given the amount of control he had had over his magic before Hogwarts, without ever saying a word, he was much more confident in this matter than he was willing to admit. Looking away from the bookshelves, Daxton turned his eyes to Kitridge once more, searching his face for a recognisable expression, but with his gaze frequently flitting elsewhere - making him seem much more shifty than he was (which was saying something - and never quite looking him in the eye. Daxton was too introvert for his own good Leo had concluded a long time ago. That he didn't speak made conversations with anyone; peer or adult an interesting challenge. Especially since you had to focus most of your attention on the boy's body signals like shrugs and head shakes. Leo had been interested in the how and why magic worked but at a slightly older age. The mention of non-verbal magic from Leo caused Daxton to surprise him by actually looking right up into his eyes, for a moment before he retrieved a notebook and pen and started to scribble down a long message for him to undoubtedly read. He had managed to catch the boy's interest and draw him out of his bubble for a little while at least. Leo felt just a little accomplished. This was worthy of Cassie knowledge later that night. Taking the notepad from Daxton he read the message through silently before he handed the notepad back and responded quietly. "I agree with you. Nothing is impossible if you are willing to put down the effort needed to practice hard and consistently. You might be right that non-verbal magic would come easier to you then to your peers who talk and cast spells verbally every day. You have another view of things than many of your peers do and you should use that to your advantage. Do the professors give you extra time to master the spells being taught in classes?" Leo did hold a silent hope though that eventually Daxton would be able to speak verbally with those around him. He just needed more practice and more confidence in his voice and abilities. "If you are interested I can help you practice non-verbal spells after dinner a few times a week? Like a private tutor?" Why Daxton's gaze kept flitting elsewhere, around them at the other books made Leo wonder if he was up to something fishy. __________________