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Tenacius "Ace" Salander
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SPOILER!!: Healer Reed Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefan  SPOILER!!: Replies in here!
River gestured his hand towards the seventh year, and nodded his head in agreement. "Good point, Master Kennedy. One must act fast, and think fast while in a duel, or in any perilous situation." Though it was a valid point, it wasn't exactly what River looked for. Something that they may have been taking for granted all these years, especially by the senior students, like Leon.
Professor? River grinned at the young Gryffindor, and allowed her to carry on with her answer. For the record, Charlotte's answer would likely be his nephew's as well. Time and again, Jace would argue with him that keeping an open mind would help him survive in certain situations. "And sometimes, defense is the best offense. An open mind would require waiting to see what's in store for you," he then gestured to Leon before continuing, "and if you have good reflexes, your opponent won't stand a chance. I like how you think, Miss Kettleburn." River nodded and moved on to the next student.
Hmm. An interesting answer from a ball of energy named Prefect Salander. "It helps, yes. We don't want spells backfiring now, do we?" River grinned at the very young prefect, and gave all of his colleagues a look.
The Healer was hoping they'd pitch in a word or two, but he suspected that their professorial instinct must be engaged at the moment. They all have dedicated their lives to teaching, so perhaps, even in seminars like the one they're having now, was being treated like a class where they have to hold back, and allow the students to answer his question.
Given their age, River had a gut feeling that they would know the exact answer to his question.
Another voice nearby was heard, and River turned to the Hufflepuff. "It helps to know that too, yes. That way you would know how to react, and respond to his or her style of dueling. Fair point, Miss Kramer." the Healer grinned at the young lady, and moved on to the next student.
"Ah. Interesting answer Miss Carden!" River turned to the raised hand and walked towards where she stood giving the young lady a grin. She was close to the answer he was looking for!
And Miss Phillips happened.
"Now that's the answer I'm looking for!" River said, gesturing his hand towards the young Gryffindor, nodding his head ethusiastically. "More often than not, we do take our bodies for granted. Magic is already part of our DNA so there shouldn't be a problem executing spells, however, not everyone was born with a healthy body." the Healer continued giving Olivia a grin. "Excellent answer, Miss Phillips."
River turned to the rest of the students, and tucked his hands behind him. "I can see that Professor Hirsch has taught you well, and I am happy with your answers...especially Miss Phillip's." Surprise? "While there is nothing wrong with running away from your opponent, like what Miss Carden mentioned earlier, it is equally important to note, that you must be physically ready to do just that." the escape would be pretty useless and dangerous if one lacks the energy to do so. "While I am sure that the idea of running away is frowned upon, you need this certain energy so you would able to last a duel a little longer..." he trailed off as he looked at the students, "Or to be able to execute powerful spells if a situation calls for it." he continued, this time addressing the professors at the back.
With a single clap, River was ready to move the seminar to the next stage. "Our activity will require each and everyone of you to run around at least half of the Hogwarts' grounds. All throughout your run, there will be obstacles waiting for you." he said gesturing to the door. "It will test, and definitely improve your Stamina level." River gave everyone a pregnant pause. "Before we head out, let's do a full body stretch to warm up our muscles. We'll start off with our head. And while we're at it, what other activities aside from running, will help improve one's endurance?" River asked as he backed away from the group and started to tilt his head to his right, then to his left. As he finished stretching his arms, he had his feet apart, and addressed the class once more, "Take your time stretching those leg muscles, ladies and gentlemen!" he then bent forward and reached for his right foot, and then his left. OOC: You guys are awesome! This is the last question for the seminar, and the start of the mini-activity. Post your character answering/doing the stretching activity and we'll move to the next task. I'll be giving everyone another 12-24 Hours to complete this activity. Thank you! ^^ Your health! Gosh why didnt that occur to him? Well maybe he had somewhat an idea by saying willpower but yeah stamina.
And stretches here we go. Tenacius turned his head this way and that, getting those knots out, then bent low on one leg while stretching the other and then reversing it, going with this routine several times. Oh oh oh what else can they do for endurance training? "Sir what about SWIMMING?" He loooooved swimming. Too bad they cant do any of that now what with everything frozen..... Or can they?
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