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MadMadamMalfoy · 12-04-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

The more intelligent move would have been to pull her own wand out so she could properly defend herself, but this was just another instance proving that she did not have the innate duelist mentality. Not to mention her reflexes in general still left much to be desired. "It's...okay...professor," she stammered. "If it's any consolation...I do not believe that either of them would have knocked," she added with a nervous laugh. "Have you...considered Ashwagandha, professor? It's one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. Might help with...your present condition. I'm growing some in my dormroom at the moment." Among other things...which she was going to need to figure out what to do with before the end of term. Her Devil's Snare snapling couldn't come home with her, for example.

...........Paige was not so sure that sitting was such a good idea given his familiar's reaction and the seventh year was now thinking about the contents of her bag and whether or not she had anything to make the cat feel better. She didn't suppose that the string from one of her Honeyduke's wrappers would be appealing...

"Thank you," she replied politely as she accepted one, but did not yet pop it into her mouth and eyed it in her hand for a moment before just diving in to what she had come here to discuss. "Professor...it is my ambition that after graduation I become a healer...and I've received my acceptance from Wizarding University into their Healer Studies program so my foot is in the door. I'm...debating between two specific healing practices and one of them is spell damage...so...I was wondering if you could offer any guidance in the practice of...memory charms..."

Gaston smiled sheepishly at his student. "No, I don't suppose they would," he agreed. He'd realized that only after his wand was drawn. He blinked, slightly caught off guard by Miss Skeeter's offer. No, he hadn't considered that! He'd heard of the plant of course - he vaguely remembered there being a question about it on his Herbology NEWT - but he was really not a herbologist. "Thank you, Miss Skeeter. That would be very helpful indeed."

His bright blue eyes darted to the Persian cat crouched under his desk. "Phantom..." he said in a reprimanding tone, but he knew scolding the cat wouldn't do any good. She'd been like this ever since the paint balloon incident. With a flick of his wand, he levitated a small toy mouse, dangling it in front of the cat's eyes; the animal batted at it, purring contentedly. Once his cat was distracted, he turned his attention back to Miss Skeeter. "Sorry about her," he said. "She had paint dumped on her earlier this term, and now she reacts like this whenever the door opens."

Gaston beamed at the Hufflepuff upon hearing the reason for her visit. He had a tremendous amount of respect for healers. Come to think of it, he would've considered the profession himself, if only he wasn't absolutely useless at potions. "Congratulations, Miss Skeeter!" he said. "It's a truly noble ambition." He would've expected nothing less from one of the kindest students at Hogwarts!

He considered the girl's question a moment before answering. "Memory charms are a double-edged sword. When done properly, they're extremely useful but can have catastrophic results in the wrong hands. The key is concentration. Focus on the specific event you want your target - and only on that! Lack of focus produces a weak spell; too broad a focus can cause permanent damage."

The charms professor felt an example was needed and drew his wand, pointing it at the black and white cat. "This should make her forget all about the paint incident."He probably should've done that right after the incident happened, but he didn't like using magic on his pet; this, however, was for teaching purposes. He traced a thought bubble shape with his wand. "Obliviate." The cat stopped playing with her mouse and sidled over to Miss Skeeter, looking up at her with an inquisitive meow. Was that example helpful?

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MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,077 Hogwarts RPG Name: Norman A. Carton Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Maddox B. Buchanan Gryffindor Fourth Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Caledon Roth The Leaky Cauldron	Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie The more intelligent move would have been to pull her own wand out so she could properly defend herself, but this was just another instance proving that she did not have the innate duelist mentality. Not to mention her reflexes in general still left much to be desired. "It's...okay...professor," she stammered. "If it's any consolation...I do not believe that either of them would have knocked," she added with a nervous laugh. "Have you...considered Ashwagandha, professor? It's one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. Might help with...your present condition. I'm growing some in my dormroom at the moment." Among other things...which she was going to need to figure out what to do with before the end of term. Her Devil's Snare snapling couldn't come home with her, for example. ...........Paige was not so sure that sitting was such a good idea given his familiar's reaction and the seventh year was now thinking about the contents of her bag and whether or not she had anything to make the cat feel better. She didn't suppose that the string from one of her Honeyduke's wrappers would be appealing... "Thank you," she replied politely as she accepted one, but did not yet pop it into her mouth and eyed it in her hand for a moment before just diving in to what she had come here to discuss. "Professor...it is my ambition that after graduation I become a healer...and I've received my acceptance from Wizarding University into their Healer Studies program so my foot is in the door. I'm...debating between two specific healing practices and one of them is spell damage...so...I was wondering if you could offer any guidance in the practice of...memory charms..." Gaston smiled sheepishly at his student. "No, I don't suppose they would," he agreed. He'd realized that only after his wand was drawn. He blinked, slightly caught off guard by Miss Skeeter's offer. No, he hadn't considered that! He'd heard of the plant of course - he vaguely remembered there being a question about it on his Herbology NEWT - but he was really not a herbologist. "Thank you, Miss Skeeter. That would be very helpful indeed." His bright blue eyes darted to the Persian cat crouched under his desk. "Phantom..." he said in a reprimanding tone, but he knew scolding the cat wouldn't do any good. She'd been like this ever since the paint balloon incident. With a flick of his wand, he levitated a small toy mouse, dangling it in front of the cat's eyes; the animal batted at it, purring contentedly. Once his cat was distracted, he turned his attention back to Miss Skeeter. "Sorry about her," he said. "She had paint dumped on her earlier this term, and now she reacts like this whenever the door opens." Gaston beamed at the Hufflepuff upon hearing the reason for her visit. He had a tremendous amount of respect for healers. Come to think of it, he would've considered the profession himself, if only he wasn't absolutely useless at potions. "Congratulations, Miss Skeeter!" he said. "It's a truly noble ambition." He would've expected nothing less from one of the kindest students at Hogwarts! He considered the girl's question a moment before answering. "Memory charms are a double-edged sword. When done properly, they're extremely useful but can have catastrophic results in the wrong hands. The key is concentration. Focus on the specific event you want your target - and only on that! Lack of focus produces a weak spell; too broad a focus can cause permanent damage." The charms professor felt an example was needed and drew his wand, pointing it at the black and white cat. "This should make her forget all about the paint incident."He probably should've done that right after the incident happened, but he didn't like using magic on his pet; this, however, was for teaching purposes. He traced a thought bubble shape with his wand. "Obliviate." The cat stopped playing with her mouse and sidled over to Miss Skeeter, looking up at her with an inquisitive meow. Was that example helpful? __________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...