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sweetpinkpixie · 05-10-2018, 02:36 AM

Okay. That had hurt a little. Well, a lot, and he now had a charming red spot to his forehead from the motion. But hey, what was a small bruise compared to doxy scratches? He stayed like that, which meant he missed a lot of the happenings around the classroom and arrivals of certain friends - which he would be rather cross with himself about later - and it was not until the professor addressed him that he lifted his head.

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Originally Posted by Goblinfrog

He did not notice as the prefect came in and made his way over to a desk. He was, after all, writing and so was unlikely to notice a student unless she or he made some noise.

A moment later that was just what this one did. Charles looked up in mild concern at the sight of Derf's forehead slammed on his table. "Are you all right, Mr. Hawthorne ?" It was understandable if he was exhausted from prefect duties.

Well...actually he wasn't SURE that he was being addressed since it he was an Ashburry-Hawthorne and not just a Hawthorne. But the man was looking directly at him. "Ashburry-Hawthorne, professor," he corrected with a lazy yawn. He knew his last name was long, but it was almost longer when mum and dad were trying to keep her maiden name in there somewhere - Ashburry-Hawthorne-Bentley. "...and...er...yeah...fit as a fairy."

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Originally Posted by Cassirin

She plopped into a seat near Derf, who was near Jessa, who would save them all if the subject got hard or confusing. That's what prefects were for. "Hullo, Derfy and Miss Prefect Jessa."

But at least his head was up to greet Chloe properly, right? "Hey, Chloe," he greeted, offering her a lopsided smile. "Don't worry about the scratches, I'm fine." Because she had been fussing a lot over him and his safety lately. He was starting to understand why Abey felt so small and awkward whenever he did it. Something he was actively working on though.

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

Giving the professor a curious smile as she made her way to a seat sort of near Derf, Jessa and Chloe, she settled in before giving the distracted adult her full attention. “Good day Professor Curtains.” And also hi to those near her, of course. And everyone else who was already there.

He also caught Stasya's arrival and threw her a smile - and a wave - as well. Though she was soon joined by Cameron who, well, his Hufflepuff loyalty struggled with EVERYTHING and mostly he was still concerned with how hurt Natalie felt. Though he was hoping her and Liam would at least find themselves on better terms...he couldn't imagine how it felt being isolated by and from your twin. Needless to say, his head quickly swiveled back towards the front - though that was in part to the professor beginning the lesson.

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Originally Posted by Goblinfrog

"Good morning class," he began. "I know many of you are probably wondering just what is in this cooler. Those who have studied Latin extensively might have a clue." Skylar, for instance. She seemed like she knew the delights of ultrices. "The word ultrices means ice cream in Latin. Yes, that's right. There are small packets of ice cream inside this cooler. They come in chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Most of them are traditionally made, but I have some vegan ice cream set aside since I hear a few of you are vegan. But let's move away from ultrices for a moment." They would come back to it later!

There was a small announcement he had to make before the class could begin. "Those of you who were with us last year may remember a lesson in which you were asked to come up with one rule change you would like to see implemented at Hogwarts. There have been some technical delays in making it official, but I am proud to announce that Headmistress Hawthorne has selected one of the most popular proposals you guys came up with to be officially implemented into our Hogwarts rulebooks. By order of Patrick Dooley, from this day forward all students shall be allowed to have casual Friday’s." Patrick was in the room with them right now. Hopefully they were all pleased with the rule change!

He let them soak it in a for a few minutes before continuing. "Right. Well done, everyone! Now, on to today's lesson. Let's start with a question. Who is your favorite fiction writer? You can name more than one if selecting just one is too hard."

...........ice cream?

Two things. One being NOPE because Derf did not accept food from professors EVER and he was even more adamant about it now as a legacy to one Dora Umbridge. And two...wasn't the Latin for ice ... glacies? It's where the Freezing Charm's incantation of Glacius came from and stuff. Which was really where Derf knew any Latin from at all, spellwork and magical theory.

Thus...his hand was up.

"Everett Scabior," he shared first and foremost. He thought about saying Newt Scamander first but, well, his hero was more than an author and certainly NOT fiction. "He wrote one of my favorite series A Summer of Dragons." And now he was twitching and fidgeting in his seat quuuuuiiiiiiiiiite a bit because he wanted to ASK about this ultrices business. Which was why his mouth was moving before he could stop it from happening. Maybe part of that had to do with all the conjugation that Picketta had him doing recently with his bowtruckle studies. Language and how things worked on the brain. "Also, professor, how does glacies become ultrices?" he asked curiously, his eyes wide with delight for expansion on this subject. Maybe it could help make up a new spell or something, you know? Transformation of words and all that. Maybe a Transfiguration spell...hmmm...

And he really had no opinion on the casual Friday change sooooooo he just coasted through that announcement.

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sweetpinkpixie Wizarding World RPG Admin Minister for Magic Alley Proprietor Romanian Longhorn Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Paths Posts: 39,940 Hogwarts RPG Name: Briallen Ashburry-Hawthorne Gryffindor First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Nyle Harden Hufflepuff Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Iris Harden Ravenclaw Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Calliope Barrington Slytherin First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Diamond Marchbanks Gryffindor Sixth Year Ministry Department Head: Charles Hollingberry Minister's Office Ministry Department Head: Airey Flamsteed Mysteries Diagon Alley Proprietor: Zachaël Lufkin Owl Post x12 x12	astronomizzle ♧ gryffinDORK \| & the rest is drag ♣ #badluckDerf Okay. That had hurt a little. Well, a lot, and he now had a charming red spot to his forehead from the motion. But hey, what was a small bruise compared to doxy scratches? He stayed like that, which meant he missed a lot of the happenings around the classroom and arrivals of certain friends - which he would be rather cross with himself about later - and it was not until the professor addressed him that he lifted his head. Quote: Originally Posted by Goblinfrog He did not notice as the prefect came in and made his way over to a desk. He was, after all, writing and so was unlikely to notice a student unless she or he made some noise. A moment later that was just what this one did. Charles looked up in mild concern at the sight of Derf's forehead slammed on his table. "Are you all right, Mr. Hawthorne ?" It was understandable if he was exhausted from prefect duties. Well...actually he wasn't SURE that he was being addressed since it he was an Ashburry-Hawthorne and not just a Hawthorne. But the man was looking directly at him. "Ashburry-Hawthorne, professor," he corrected with a lazy yawn. He knew his last name was long, but it was almost longer when mum and dad were trying to keep her maiden name in there somewhere - Ashburry-Hawthorne-Bentley. "...and...er...yeah...fit as a fairy." Quote: Originally Posted by Cassirin She plopped into a seat near Derf, who was near Jessa, who would save them all if the subject got hard or confusing. That's what prefects were for. "Hullo, Derfy and Miss Prefect Jessa." But at least his head was up to greet Chloe properly, right? "Hey, Chloe," he greeted, offering her a lopsided smile. "Don't worry about the scratches, I'm fine." Because she had been fussing a lot over him and his safety lately. He was starting to understand why Abey felt so small and awkward whenever he did it. Something he was actively working on though. Quote: Originally Posted by SilverTiger Giving the professor a curious smile as she made her way to a seat sort of near Derf, Jessa and Chloe, she settled in before giving the distracted adult her full attention. “Good day Professor Curtains.” And also hi to those near her, of course. And everyone else who was already there. He also caught Stasya's arrival and threw her a smile - and a wave - as well. Though she was soon joined by Cameron who, well, his Hufflepuff loyalty struggled with EVERYTHING and mostly he was still concerned with how hurt Natalie felt. Though he was hoping her and Liam would at least find themselves on better terms...he couldn't imagine how it felt being isolated by and from your twin. Needless to say, his head quickly swiveled back towards the front - though that was in part to the professor beginning the lesson. Quote: Originally Posted by Goblinfrog "Good morning class," he began. "I know many of you are probably wondering just what is in this cooler. Those who have studied Latin extensively might have a clue." Skylar, for instance. She seemed like she knew the delights of ultrices. "The word ultrices means ice cream in Latin. Yes, that's right. There are small packets of ice cream inside this cooler. They come in chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Most of them are traditionally made, but I have some vegan ice cream set aside since I hear a few of you are vegan. But let's move away from ultrices for a moment." They would come back to it later! There was a small announcement he had to make before the class could begin. "Those of you who were with us last year may remember a lesson in which you were asked to come up with one rule change you would like to see implemented at Hogwarts. There have been some technical delays in making it official, but I am proud to announce that Headmistress Hawthorne has selected one of the most popular proposals you guys came up with to be officially implemented into our Hogwarts rulebooks. By order of Patrick Dooley, from this day forward all students shall be allowed to have casual Friday’s." Patrick was in the room with them right now. Hopefully they were all pleased with the rule change! He let them soak it in a for a few minutes before continuing. "Right. Well done, everyone! Now, on to today's lesson. Let's start with a question. Who is your favorite fiction writer? You can name more than one if selecting just one is too hard." ...........ice cream? Two things. One being NOPE because Derf did not accept food from professors EVER and he was even more adamant about it now as a legacy to one Dora Umbridge. And two...wasn't the Latin for ice ... glacies? It's where the Freezing Charm's incantation of Glacius came from and stuff. Which was really where Derf knew any Latin from at all, spellwork and magical theory. Thus...his hand was up. "Everett Scabior," he shared first and foremost. He thought about saying Newt Scamander first but, well, his hero was more than an author and certainly NOT fiction. "*He wrote one of my favorite series A Summer of Dragons." And now he was twitching and fidgeting in his seat quuuuuiiiiiiiiiite a bit because he wanted to ASK about this ultrices business. Which was why his mouth was moving before he could stop it from happening. Maybe part of that had to do with all the conjugation that Picketta had him doing recently with his bowtruckle studies. Language and how things worked on the brain. "Also, professor, how does glacies become ultrices?" he asked curiously, his eyes wide with delight for expansion on this subject. Maybe it could help make up a new spell or something, you know? Transformation of words and all that. Maybe a Transfiguration spell...hmmm... And he really had no opinion on the casual Friday change sooooooo he just coasted through that announcement. __________________ When you’re stuck in a moment and your spark has been stolen .................................................. ........... this is our time to own it, so own it..................................... baby we were born with* fire and gold in our eyes