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MadMadamMalfoy · 05-06-2019, 09:56 AM

Even before Tina came to Hogwarts, Ancient Runes was one of the subjects she struggled with most. She wasn't sure why she didn't decide to drop it this term… maybe it was out of respect for Professor Flamel (who she thought would be back this term when she'd decided over the summer which classes she wanted to continue), or maybe it was her overachieving tendencies and natural thirst for knowledge stopping her. Either way, she'd managed a passing grade on her OWL last term, and now she was here and ready to learn.

The first thing Tina noticed upon entering the classroom was the old leather boot on tie stool. At first, she thought it might be a portkey, but she reminded herself that this wasn't charms class. Maybe there was a way to make portkeys using runes? That would be interesting! Then she saw the directions on the board and the professor standing beside it. “Good morning, Professor Beryl,”Tina greeted with a polite nod toward the teacher. That was her name, right? There were a lot of new professors to keep track of this term, and she kinda zoned out halfway through the staff introductions at the feast.

The dark-haired Ravenclaw's mind was buzzing with questions as she waited in the queue to get sorted. How did one's MBTI type relate to ancient runes? Or.. *perhaps it wasn't the type but the boot itself? She couldn't help but notice the similarities between that boot and the sorting hat. Was that what they were learning… how to magically give sentience to random objects? Could that be done with runes?

Most of all, she wondered why hopping? Wouldn't the boot be able to determine their type just as well if they walked normally? Tina was sure there must be a reason behind it (hopefully an academic one), but the idea of hopping around in front of everybody still made her uneasy. Looking silly and embarrassing herself wasn't her idea of a good start to the term, but it wasn't worth balking about it. As long as nobody laughed at her, she'd survive… and if anyone did laugh, she'd deal with them after class.

When her turn came, Tina slipped off her school shoe and pulled the boot on. She kept her head down, refusing to lock eyes with anyone as she hopped once, twice, three times. After what seemed like forever but could've only been a few seconds. the boot's sole opened, and it screamed, “INTJ-T… Architect!”

Thank Merlin that was over! Tina replaced her shoe and put the boot back on the stool for the next person. She quickly made her way to her seat, neatly arranged her supplies on her desk, and picked up a quill to write on her parchment:

Quote:

Tina Dantes
6th year, Ravenclaw
INTJ-T
The Architect

When she was done, Tina looked quizzically up at the professor. She still had a nagging question on her mind! “Professor, just out of curiosity… is there something about the act of hopping that helps the boot determine our type better than just walking or standing?” she asked, hoping her question wouldn't seem disrespectful.

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MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,088 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 Even before Tina came to Hogwarts, Ancient Runes was one of the subjects she struggled with most. She wasn't sure why she didn't decide to drop it this term… maybe it was out of respect for Professor Flamel (who she thought would be back this term when she'd decided over the summer which classes she wanted to continue), or maybe it was her overachieving tendencies and natural thirst for knowledge stopping her. Either way, she'd managed a passing grade on her OWL last term, and now she was here and ready to learn. The first thing Tina noticed upon entering the classroom was the old leather boot on tie stool. At first, she thought it might be a portkey, but she reminded herself that this wasn't charms class. Maybe there was a way to make portkeys using runes? That would be interesting! Then she saw the directions on the board and the professor standing beside it. “Good morning, Professor Beryl,”Tina greeted with a polite nod toward the teacher. That was her name, right? There were a lot of new professors to keep track of this term, and she kinda zoned out halfway through the staff introductions at the feast. The dark-haired Ravenclaw's mind was buzzing with questions as she waited in the queue to get sorted. How did one's MBTI type relate to ancient runes? Or.. perhaps it wasn't the type but the boot itself? She couldn't help but notice the similarities between that boot and the sorting hat. Was that what they were learning… how to magically give sentience to random objects? Could that be done with runes? Most of all, she wondered why hopping?* Wouldn't the boot be able to determine their type just as well if they walked normally? Tina was sure there must be a reason behind it (hopefully an academic one), but the idea of hopping around in front of everybody still made her uneasy. Looking silly and embarrassing herself wasn't her idea of a good start to the term, but it wasn't worth balking about it. As long as nobody laughed at her, she'd survive… and if anyone did laugh, she'd deal with them after class. When her turn came, Tina slipped off her school shoe and pulled the boot on. She kept her head down, refusing to lock eyes with anyone as she hopped once, twice, three times. After what seemed like forever but could've only been a few seconds. the boot's sole opened, and it screamed, *“INTJ-T… Architect!”* Thank Merlin that was over! Tina replaced her shoe and put the boot back on the stool for the next person. She quickly made her way to her seat, neatly arranged her supplies on her desk, and picked up a quill to write on her parchment: Quote: Tina Dantes 6th year, Ravenclaw INTJ-T The Architect When she was done, Tina looked quizzically up at the professor. She still had a nagging question on her mind! “Professor, just out of curiosity… is there something about the act of hopping that helps the boot determine our type better than just walking or standing?” she asked, hoping her question wouldn't seem disrespectful. __________________ 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...