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Originally Posted by Birchwoodmom  It didn't take her long to raise her hand. "Sir, I really like the flying seahorse. It's not at all scary to me, like some of the other creatures, and it can really fly if provoked. I also like that they are yellow. I really like yellow." After a short pause, she continued. "Sorry, I guess that was two things. Although, the color doesn't seem to be too important of a feature. At least I don't think it is?"
She hoped Professor Wayland wouldn't be upset with her for maybe giving two features about the flying seahorses. She hadn't meant to disregard the instructions. Tristan listened as Emmalyn spoke, giving her an encouraging smile, and nodding along in agreement. "Very good, Emmalyn, and no need to apologize. The more you know the better, especially the color." He gave her a small wink and a grin before moving on to the next student. Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin Oh, water creatures! "Kelpies!" Chloe's hand shot up into the air. "Sir. I like kelpies. They're sort of like horses, but in the water. The Loch Ness has a particularly good one." Oh boy, the Chloes were sitting next to each other...at least one was older than the other. Anyway, he listened intently to her answer and nodded. "You are very close. Kelpies can actually take any shape they wish, they usually prefer to look like a horse because they are gentle creatures and who doesn't want to go pet or ride a horse? It's all about luring their prey. And yes..the Loch Ness monster is a very good example of a Kelpie, though it takes the shape of a sea serpent. Very good Chloe." He said with a nod and a smile. Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Creatures that live in water. Which had her wonder; why were they not instructed to wear swimwear? Did she miss a memo about today's lesson? No, no, she was almost positive she didn't.
As far as the creature for her to name; "Merpeople! And they're unique cause they are capable of human speech." "Very good, Skylar! They are capable of Human speech." Tristan gave her an encouraging smile. She was definitely a little off today but he was just going to let that go and enjoy it while he could. Quote:
Originally Posted by debpetrisor Professor Wayland could even offer extra credit, but there was no way Daehyun was going in the lake again, if that was what the class was all about.
Nevertheless, he raised his hand. "Grindylows... violent water demons, known to have been tamed only by merpeople." Commonly known as his most absolute favourite water creatures.
Not. Tristan gave Daehyun a small sad smile as he listened to his answer. He still felt extremely guilty about what happened that the beginning of term at the Creature Companions activity. He hated that his students got hurt. "Very good, Daehyun." He said with a small nod before moving on. Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginevra Daisy listened to the other answers as she thought of one of her own. Finally, an answer came to mind as she raised her hand. "The Kappa is a dangerous bloodthirsty water demon from....Japan." Tristan listened to Daisy's answer and nodded along, "Very good, Daisy. Kappas are very dangerous. I wouldn't be surprised if you learned more about them in your Defense Against the Dark Arts lessons." They were indeed very dangerous...and he knew from experience. Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo Had she known the Professor held some form of concern over her current state, she may have fed him the same line she’d fed everyone else; she was fine. It was the easiest and most convenient answer. More often than not, it was enough to prevent further questions.
“The giant squid, that talks but won’t answer the simple question of whether it’s a natural ability or magical tampering lives, in water—I assume. I can only assume, you see, because I still don’t know if he’s an anomaly. What if his particular species actually lives on land? What if he’s not a specie at all but fit regularly into another category that did indeed live in water.”
Did he see where she was going with this?
Was she still a little bitter at the way the creature had basically snubbed her? Maybe.
The young girl sat forward on her hay bale, bouncing her feet restlessly. It was both another attempt to wake herself up, and a result of actual restlessness setting in. Today may have been a day to sleep in after all. Hardly through the first lesson and she could already tell it would be a long day. Tristan sighed and resisted the temptation of rolling his eyes at a student. Jessa still had beef with Bartholmew Henry because he wouldn't answer her questions. He shook his head with a grin as she finished her speech. "I am sorry he never answered you properly...it might be that he doesn't know for sure, or if he does he may not want to share. But, good answer all the same...despite the bitterness." He said with a wink before moving on to the next student. Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Ash was acting...strange. Just a little off and for a brief moment Derf wondered if that affectionate tune the phoenix was in fact a phoenix's song. Or maybe he just HOPED it was and that desire to hear said song made him want to believe he was becoming braver. You know, the mind could be easily tricked to believe things. Still, the fifth year's eyes were trained on the phoenix as it took on a...defensive sort of perch? He tried to follow the crimson bird's gaze to see just WHERE it may be looking out to...but it was hard to tell given the location of the classroom. Though...not in the direction of the castle so...the Forbidden Forest? The Black Lake?
Water dwelling creatures. Black lake. Oh hello, class was starting and, naturally, his hand went up.
"Hippocampus! Like the one we saw the merpeople struggling with before the......er......treasure cave incident," he offered up, his hand sliding into his pocket where the coin he had kept from that day was still safely tucked away. Tristan noticed Derfael eyeing Ash. It wasn't hard to tell that the fierce bird's mood was off. He was normally docile and calm. He sighed and hoped Ash would calm down for today. Tristan gave Derfael a small smile and a nod. "Very good, Derfael." He gave the young man a wink. Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander Rylee was always excited for a CoMC lesson and she was always early for them too. Today hadn't been any different in that matter, with her bright smile and comfortable clothing, jeans a much to large hoodie and her trusty sneakers with the purple laces, she was sitting on one of the many haybales. Her little feet were tapping on the ground in her excitement for the lesson to begin.
Finally after what seemed like forever for her Wayland got to his feet and started the lesson. Only her smile slipped slightly at the talk of water creatures. Right away her mind went to Grindylows causing her to cringe slightly. Trying her best to shake off the memories of that day months earlier she pushed her thoughts in a different direction as she raised her hand to give an answer, "The Plimpy is a pretty harmless one that lives in deep lakes." They were considered to be a nuisance by some but at least they wouldn't try to kill you. Tristan nodded, "Very good, Rylee. Plimpies are really odd looking in person...drawings just don't do their weirdness justice." He said with a grin. Quote:
Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom There weren't a ton of water creatures that Trinetta knew of - and sure enough, they were getting rattled off quickly. Still, she knew about a couple of other facts about the ones that had been named already, so that might help.
She raised her hand. "Kelpies also have hair that can be used in wand cores. They're not very common though," she explained. She was pretty sure because...it wasn't very good? Didn't matter to her, she had her wand and it was AWESOME. Tristan nodded and smiled, "Very good, Nettie. I actually know someone that has a wand with Kelpie hair." He said with a mischievous wink. Quote:
Originally Posted by Harron Peasley Water and creatures - two of Felicity's favourite things. This lesson was already shaping up to be good, and she was infinitely curious as to what creature they were possibly studying that day. If she didn't get the grades in her NEWTs to continue this subject...
Well, it'd didn't bear to think about.
The seventh year listened to the answers from some other students before raising her hand. "There's the Shrake, sir. It was magically created to destroy fishing nets by a group of Wizards who wanted to get back at some no-maj - I mean, some Muggles." She lowered her hand back to her lap, listening to the rest of the answers her classmates gave. "Very good, Felicity. Shrakes are nasty little buggers indeed." He said with a nod and an encouraging smile. He was interested in why she stopped herself from saying no-maj. If that was what she was used to saying she should use the term. Everyone would understand the term. Well, at least those with American friends or relatives. He didn't comment, but hoped she wouldn't stop herself from using the term that comes natural to her. Tristan looked down at his watch. If they were going to get to the activity they needed to hurry along. "Very good answers everyone! Of course there are many more; from the Dugbog that dwells in marshlands, to the Lobalug that lives in the North Sea, to the Ramora that lives in the Indian Ocean, and the Selma that only dwells in freshwater Norwegian lakes. Every body of water has some sort of magical beast living inside of it, and the more you know, the more prepared you will be if you come in contact with them." He paused to gather his thoughts.
It was now time to show them the creature they would be working with today. With a grin he said, "Now if you would all pay attention to the pasture behind you, our creature of the day is," he paused, and with a flick of his wand, a giant, round, glass tank almost as big and as tall as the barn appeared behind them and three fully grown Hippocampi, "the Hippocampus!" Of course the students would notice right away that there was a stair case that led to an observation deck that circled the entire enclosure. "Just as a side note, these creatures don't live in this enclosure. It's far too small. They are residents at Magical Wildlife Sanctuary of Wales and have their own lake to swim around in there, I have them on loan for this lesson and they will be returned to the safety of their lake tomorrow." He said with a wink.
"Now, before we get into the activity, I have a request of you. Please tell me one fact that you know about Hippocampi." He waited for the excitement to ensue and the answers to come pouring in. OOC: You guys are doing great! Thank you for being so patient with me! You have roughly 22 hours to answer!
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