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astrocat 
"I think you chose your outfit to blend in. I could be wrong though." No shame in that.
Violet thought a minute; that was what had occurred to her a few minutes ago.
"Yes, I guess in a way I did; I don't like to draw attention most of the time. I grew up alone and didn't really have a chance to meet many people except my grandfather and uncles and my governess, until I came to Hogwarts. My first year, being around all these people made me nervous. But also, I kind of like to wear styles that have been around for a while, and that you know you can keep wearing for a long time. This is actually the kind of clothes I feel comfortable in, so I thought I'd just really be myself today." Violet was interrupted by the teacher continuing the class.
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Bazinga "Alright everyone, was it harder to figure out just looking at another person? What do you think could help with reading other people this way?" She moved around the room looking at each student.
"As you answer that I would like you all to head to the back and change into your uniforms again. When you are done I want you to just think about those questions I had asked at the beginning after you had dressed in the outfits you are in now." She gave a few snaps of approval before calling the first person that put their hand up.
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astrocat "Professor, if someone puts their clothes on the same way every single day because consistency, how is that predicting the future? With no change in what they are wearing but varied results in what happens?"
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Bazinga "Now that is a good thought, but even the most consistent person will miss a button, not tie their shoes tight enough, or even put a shirt on differently every once in awhile."
Violet pondered on the question and comments as she redressed in her Hogwarts uniform. Ashley made a good point--what if you put your pants on right leg first every single day of your life, and just the same, you wound up having money problems (which was bound to happen to most people once in a while). But the teacher's answer made sense, too--for example, just now she nearly forgot to put her tie back on! As she returned to her seat, she heard the teacher continuing.
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Bazinga "Now how many of you really thought about how you were getting dressed when you put your uniform back on?"
That was right, for sure--Violet thought she would probably never forget which leg of her pants to put on first the next time she wore them.
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Bazinga [b]
"This form is very unique because if you are thinking about ways to change your future or manipulate the reading it does not work. That is why it is always good to notice things about others to do the prediction instead of doing it on yourself. The first time you dressed you just dressed the way you always do, that is why it works the first time but not typically any other time. Alright my dears it is time for class to be done for today. I hope you all have a lovely rest of your day."
Wow, class was done already. Violet had thought she would dread it, but it was over before she knew it. In fact, it was actually not to bad; it was actually kind of fun. And here Violet had been thinking this term that she would never have fun again.
"Goodbye, Professor Kitridge; thanks for class," she said as she passed the professor on her way out the door. She waved to Ashley and Mamie as she left.