Originally Posted by Stefan

Hurried footsteps...or rather the sound of a child sprinting towards a class he's late for came in next and River was delighted to see who it was. "Good day to you as well, Master Hawthorne." the man replied, and didn't bother to follow it up with a how-are-you-question. The look in Derfael's eyes was a dead giveaway that he's not interested in small conversation, but rather on his fur babies. That's alright, really. The boys never fail to steal his thunder anyway.

While Bumi carefully sniffed Derfael's hand, Roscoe nudged and sniffed the boy's pocket. Surely, he's not carrying his pet in there yes?

Originally Posted by Stefan

A minute later, River went back to where his dogs were and clapped his hands twice to get everyone's attention. "Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to the first Healer's Seminar. To those who still don't know me, I am Healer River Reed, Hogwarts' resident school nurse." He gave a brief pause to breathe, and then continued. "Now, I was told that activities such as this one has not been done for quite some time now, or not at all." and if he remembered it correctly, they didn't have this sort of thing when he was still a student. "Now, I want you to remember that the topics I have lined up for you this term aren't entirely about hardcore Healing. Considering our setup for today, I wish to address some other concerns that are equally important to you aside from learning some and all spells." River encircled the group, and wondered who among them will survive the run. "With that in mind, I am happy that Professor Hirsch is here with us. He is a clue, after all." Sorry to put you in the limelight Roderick, but River can assure the man that his presence would greatly inspire everyone.

"Now tell me, what do you think is important in spell-casting? Particularly in duelling?" River stood opposite where the professors were, and waited for some of them to give an answer. "Remember, this isn't Charms or Defence Against the Dark Arts class. Aside from knowing and mastering a long list of spells, what else should be in your arsenal as a witch or wizard?"

Originally Posted by Stefan

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.