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Fireheart · 07-16-2021, 03:14 AM

SPOILER!!: Potion Effects & Replies

Text Cut: Apollo

Text Cut: Heath

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Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy

Heath had just enough time to return Claudine’s smile before the lesson began. Ohh, so that’s how the obstacle course related to potions! He listened intently to the directions, and he had to admit he was more than a little intrigued by the concept of completing an obstacle course under the effects of a potion. HIs curiosity was piqued even more when he overheard Lisa’s question. Was that what they were doing - comparing the effects of different potions? That sounded interesting!

He made his way to the table, pursuing the potion options. Wit-sharpening potion? No, he didn’t think he’d need that one; he was fairly confident in his own wit. Exstimulo potion? Probably not. Judging by the look of the obstacle course, he suspected he’d be able to do it without any spells, and if he did need to use them, he could probably handle it himself. Strengthening Solution? Maybe… but brute strength wasn’t always the best way to go. That left him wit two choices: the Invigoration Draught and the Girding Potion. Ultimately deciding that endurance would be slightly more useful than energy, he selected the Girding Potion.

Heath opened the vial, ready to hold it to his lips, when he noticed something weird. The potion inside was orange, and he was almost certain that the Girding Potion wasn’t supposed to be that color! If he recalled correctly, it should be green… or red. He knew it wasn’t orange, at any rate! His suspicions grew as he glanced toward the course at his classmates… Claudine babbling nonsense, that little Gryffindor girl (Remy) laughing on the ground… and what was up with Lisa? Now he was absolutely convinced something was wrong! Maybe Peeves or someone had switched the labels on the potions as a joke, and the professor hadn’t noticed?

He didn’t know what had happened, but one thing was for sure: he was not drinking whatever was in that vial! Sorry, Professor! Should he say something? He didn’t want to make trouble, but if someone did switch the labels - or Merlin forbid, spike the potions - she should know. Somebody could get hurt! “Excuse me, Professor,” he said. “With all due respect, I can’t drink this because I don’t think this is Girding Potion, as labeled. Girding Potion shouldn’t be this color.” He held up the vial as an example. “Do you think someone could’ve switched the labels?”

Ahhh, so there were some more-than-astute potioneers among them after all. Although she had to admit she was a bit surprised it took this long for someone to figure it out. "It's certainly possible," Shreya replied plainly with a shrug. She didn't want to give away the point of the lesson—not quite yet. At least not until the effects of everyone's potions started to wear off and they were fully cognizant. "Good observation, Mr. Jones." She nodded proudly at the Ravenclaw. Very good observation indeed.

Text Cut: Serena

Before long, the obstacle course had descended into something resembling chaos. There were Remy and Max hysterically laughing (which did elicit a few chuckles from Shreya), the usually-reserved Claudine babbling nonsense (really, it was the most talkative the professor had ever seen the Slytherin), and Lia flinging around on the monkey bars. And then poor Ashley and Lisa, who looked like they had given up entirely.

Judging from the looks she was getting from some of her students, she figured Nem was right—she most definitely did make some enemies today. "That I did," she replied to the Slytherin plainly, her eyes lingering for a moment on Ashley, who looked positively miserable in the throes of her Forgetfulness Potion. A twinge of guilt settled in her stomach, but she forced herself to swallow it down. Better to learn this now, under controlled circumstances, than out in the real world. With potentially deadly potions. Right? "They'll probably refuse to take a swig of anything in the dungeon again." Not Shreya's goal, obviously. But it could be an unintended consequence of her lesson plan.

A glance at her wristwatch told her that the potions would be wearing off fairly shortly. (She had at least ensured that they were fast-acting brews.) But until then, she remained in her spot on the grass.

OOC: We'll move on in about 12-14 hours!

07-16-2021, 03:14 AM	#38 (permalink)
Fireheart DMT & DMLE Firecrab Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Naboo Posts: 774 Hogwarts RPG Name: Avalon Sinclair Graduated	SPOILER!!: Potion Effects & Replies Text Cut: Apollo Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Potions outside was certainly a different experience, yet Apollo was present and waiting to see what could possibly be in store with the various activities present. It didn't take too long for the lesson reveal as Varma talked about an obstacle course and using a potion to help them succeed. He surveyed his classmates - and even made note of Nemesis sitting out? - before looking back at each of the vials. Invigoration draught. Wait, wasn't that supposed to be yellow?? Wit-sharpening might be helpful. He wasn't sure how a strengthening potion would be useful in helping him succeed in an obstacle course. Girding potion... was also used for strength. Which left Exstimulo potion. He wasn't sure exactly what that one did, but the blue potion seemed promising. Without too much more thought into it, the second year downed the exstimulo potion and waited a minute to see any effects. Whether you consciously chose to drink this particular potion or simply got lucky, we'll never know. But congratulations, as you've chosen the actual exstimulo potion. You'll soon feel a significant boost in your magical strength. Maybe you should try out a spell or two? Now that your wizarding abilities are heightened, your casts should be more than successful. Text Cut: Heath Quote: Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy Heath had just enough time to return Claudine’s smile before the lesson began. Ohh, so that’s how the obstacle course related to potions! He listened intently to the directions, and he had to admit he was more than a little intrigued by the concept of completing an obstacle course under the effects of a potion. HIs curiosity was piqued even more when he overheard Lisa’s question. Was that what they were doing - comparing the effects of different potions? That sounded interesting! He made his way to the table, pursuing the potion options. Wit-sharpening potion? No, he didn’t think he’d need that one; he was fairly confident in his own wit. Exstimulo potion? Probably not. Judging by the look of the obstacle course, he suspected he’d be able to do it without any spells, and if he did need to use them, he could probably handle it himself. Strengthening Solution? Maybe… but brute strength wasn’t always the best way to go. That left him wit two choices: the Invigoration Draught and the Girding Potion. Ultimately deciding that endurance would be slightly more useful than energy, he selected the Girding Potion. Heath opened the vial, ready to hold it to his lips, when he noticed something weird. The potion inside was orange, and he was almost certain that the Girding Potion wasn’t supposed to be that color! If he recalled correctly, it should be green… or red. He knew it wasn’t orange, at any rate! His suspicions grew as he glanced toward the course at his classmates… Claudine babbling nonsense, that little Gryffindor girl (Remy) laughing on the ground… and what was up with Lisa? Now he was absolutely convinced something was wrong! Maybe Peeves or someone had switched the labels on the potions as a joke, and the professor hadn’t noticed? He didn’t know what had happened, but one thing was for sure: he was not drinking whatever was in that vial! Sorry, Professor! Should he say something? He didn’t want to make trouble, but if someone did switch the labels - or Merlin forbid, spike the potions - she should know. Somebody could get hurt! “Excuse me, Professor,” he said. “With all due respect, I can’t drink this because I don’t think this is Girding Potion, as labeled. Girding Potion shouldn’t be this color.” He held up the vial as an example. “Do you think someone could’ve switched the labels?” Ahhh, so there were some more-than-astute potioneers among them after all. Although she had to admit she was a bit surprised it took this long for someone to figure it out. "It's certainly possible," Shreya replied plainly with a shrug. She didn't want to give away the point of the lesson—not quite yet. At least not until the effects of everyone's potions started to wear off and they were fully cognizant. "Good observation, Mr. Jones." She nodded proudly at the Ravenclaw. Very good observation indeed. Text Cut: Serena Quote: Originally Posted by Deezerz A potion's master blood ran through Serena's veins. Her daddy has taught her about potions ever since she could remember. It had all started with her own curiosity. She remembers being four years old and "practicing" her potions brewing with her cauldron toddler set. Then when she was older, Serena would attempt to practice brewing potions, but her mum would get anxious because some ingredients were dangerous. Now, she was forbidden from trying her potions on her brother. EYE ROLL. Her love, experience and knowledge of potions is what caused the young Slytherin from taking any of the potions available. She was going for the strengthening potion, but it was wrong. Cloudy baby blue eyes bounced from potion to potion. All but one resembled the potions in her potions book, and the ones her dad taught her. She clasped her hands behind her back, clearly stating she wasn't going to take any of the potions. "Professor," she said, a small smile playing on her lips. A smile that didn't reach her eyes. "I can't take these. I'm with Heath. Your potions are broken." Her mum had also advised she not take anything that made her doubt in the first place. Just like the bread. Now that was more like it. And quite shrewd for a first year. Shreya returned the girl's smile with a smirk of her own. "A valid choice," she replied. Although perhaps the Slytherin should take another look. Not all the potions were broken. Only a large majority of them. Before long, the obstacle course had descended into something resembling chaos. There were Remy and Max hysterically laughing (which did elicit a few chuckles from Shreya), the usually-reserved Claudine babbling nonsense (really, it was the most talkative the professor had ever seen the Slytherin), and Lia flinging around on the monkey bars. And then poor Ashley and Lisa, who looked like they had given up entirely. Judging from the looks she was getting from some of her students, she figured Nem was right—she most definitely did make some enemies today. "That I did," she replied to the Slytherin plainly, her eyes lingering for a moment on Ashley, who looked positively miserable in the throes of her Forgetfulness Potion. A twinge of guilt settled in her stomach, but she forced herself to swallow it down. Better to learn this now, under controlled circumstances, than out in the real world. With potentially deadly potions. Right? "They'll probably refuse to take a swig of anything in the dungeon again." Not Shreya's goal, obviously. But it could be an unintended consequence of her lesson plan. A glance at her wristwatch told her that the potions would be wearing off fairly shortly. (She had at least ensured that they were fast-acting brews.) But until then, she remained in her spot on the grass. OOC: We'll move on in about 12-14 hours!