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MadMadamMalfoy · 07-19-2018, 03:22 AM

Gaston continued to listen to the students' answers as he walked along behind the rest of the group. He glanced around their campsite; it really was quite beautiful out here. He'd have to start going camping more often! As Kay replied to the students' answers, he wandered around the perimeter of the campsite, casting a nonverbal muggle-repelling charm over the area. It was probably unnecessary, as he'd been careful to pick an area away from most foot travel, but better safe than sorry.

His eyes flicked back toward the students as they began their tent pitching demonstrations. He beamed at Rylee and Skylar when they volunteered, and Stasya was off to a good start as well. She already had her tent spread out, but she appeared a little unsure. "Would you like some help, Miss Dalgaard-Volkova?" he asked, looking over the tent pieces. He hoped he could be of use.

Gaston made his way back over to the group, just in time to see Emmalyn get tangled up in her tent. He rushed to her side, but she'd already freed herself by the time he got to her. "Are you alright, Miss Walsh?" he asked, eyeing her with concern. The mention of firewood got a slight shake of the head from him. "That's a very kind offer, but it's important that you get your tent pitched first." Besides, he didn't like the idea of sending a student off alone! "Once all the tents are up, we can gather firewood together."

Elsewhere, he saw Chloe struggling with the tent poles, but Kay was already helping her. He decided to let her handle it, as she was better versed at tent pitching. He paid close attention to the tent instructions Kay gave the students, filing the information away in the back of his mind. It sounded fairly straightforward. He decided to give it a go; if he could repair a car engine, surely he could do this! He unfolded his own tent and followed along. It took him a minute to figure out how the poles fit together, but once he did that, the rest was smooth sailing.

He just finished driving in the last spike when the ten minutes Kay gave the students began. Perfect timing! Now he could watch their progress. Emmalyn received a proud beam from Gaston as she succeeded in getting her tent up. "Great job, Miss Walsh!" he congratulated her. Another beam was given to Maddie, who appeared to be nearly finished herself. "Would you like some help with those spikes, Miss Kemp?" he offered.

Gaston glanced at his watch. Once the ten minutes had passed, he stood in the middle of the group, waving a hand for quiet. "Your attention, please," he said. "If you haven't finished pitching your tent, you'll have more time in a moment, but for now we must move on." He gave the students a few seconds to refocus on him before continuing, "If you recall, not all of your supply piles contained a tent, therefore you'll be sharing a tent with at least one other person. In order to create enough space for additional people in one tent, we must use the Undetectable Extension Charm."

"Just like we did with the bags, point your wand at your tent and say ;Capacious extremis'," he went on. He aimed his wand at his own tent and repeated the incantation... not that he'd need the additional space, but he felt a refresher demonstration was in order. "Also like the bags, these tents were Ministry approved for manufacture with the Undetectable Extension Charm but had the spells removed for the purpose of this lesson." Was there anything he was leaving out? Oh, yes! "Please don't try to cast the spell from inside the tent. It won't hurt you, but you may have trouble getting back out. You have twenty minutes to pick a tent buddy and use the Undetectable Extension charm, starting... NOW!"

OOC: You'll be working in groups of at least 2 for this part of the activity, but each person must attempt (successfully or otherwise) the Undetectable Extension Charm for credit. Catchup on the tent pitching section is also allowed. If you need help, indicate in the title of your post, and Ali or I will get back to you asap. You have ABOUT 48 HOURS (11 PM EDT July 20) to finish the activity.

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MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,119 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 Gaston continued to listen to the students' answers as he walked along behind the rest of the group. He glanced around their campsite; it really was quite beautiful out here. He'd have to start going camping more often! As Kay replied to the students' answers, he wandered around the perimeter of the campsite, casting a nonverbal muggle-repelling charm over the area. It was probably unnecessary, as he'd been careful to pick an area away from most foot travel, but better safe than sorry. His eyes flicked back toward the students as they began their tent pitching demonstrations. He beamed at Rylee and Skylar when they volunteered, and Stasya was off to a good start as well. She already had her tent spread out, but she appeared a little unsure. "Would you like some help, Miss Dalgaard-Volkova?" he asked, looking over the tent pieces. He hoped he could be of use. Gaston made his way back over to the group, just in time to see Emmalyn get tangled up in her tent. He rushed to her side, but she'd already freed herself by the time he got to her. "Are you alright, Miss Walsh?" he asked, eyeing her with concern. The mention of firewood got a slight shake of the head from him. "That's a very kind offer, but it's important that you get your tent pitched first." Besides, he didn't like the idea of sending a student off alone! "Once all the tents are up, we can gather firewood together." Elsewhere, he saw Chloe struggling with the tent poles, but Kay was already helping her. He decided to let her handle it, as she was better versed at tent pitching. He paid close attention to the tent instructions Kay gave the students, filing the information away in the back of his mind. It sounded fairly straightforward. He decided to give it a go; if he could repair a car engine, surely he could do this! He unfolded his own tent and followed along. It took him a minute to figure out how the poles fit together, but once he did that, the rest was smooth sailing. He just finished driving in the last spike when the ten minutes Kay gave the students began. Perfect timing! Now he could watch their progress. Emmalyn received a proud beam from Gaston as she succeeded in getting her tent up. "Great job, Miss Walsh!" he congratulated her. Another beam was given to Maddie, who appeared to be nearly finished herself. "Would you like some help with those spikes, Miss Kemp?" he offered. Gaston glanced at his watch. Once the ten minutes had passed, he stood in the middle of the group, waving a hand for quiet. "Your attention, please," he said. "If you haven't finished pitching your tent, you'll have more time in a moment, but for now we must move on." He gave the students a few seconds to refocus on him before continuing, "If you recall, not all of your supply piles contained a tent, therefore you'll be sharing a tent with at least one other person. In order to create enough space for additional people in one tent, we must use the Undetectable Extension Charm." "Just like we did with the bags, point your wand at your tent and say ;Capacious extremis'," he went on. He aimed his wand at his own tent and repeated the incantation... not that he'd need the additional space, but he felt a refresher demonstration was in order. "Also like the bags, these tents were Ministry approved for manufacture with the Undetectable Extension Charm but had the spells removed for the purpose of this lesson." Was there anything he was leaving out? Oh, yes! "Please don't try to cast the spell from inside the tent. It won't hurt you, but you may have trouble getting back out. You have twenty minutes to pick a tent buddy and use the Undetectable Extension charm, starting... NOW!" OOC: You'll be working in groups of at least 2 for this part of the activity, but each person must attempt (successfully or otherwise) the Undetectable Extension Charm for credit. Catchup on the tent pitching section is also allowed. If you need help, indicate in the title of your post, and Ali or I will get back to you asap. You have ABOUT 48 HOURS (11 PM EDT July 20) to finish the activity. __________________ 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...