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Hogwarts RPG Name:
Violeta X. Escalante
Gryffindor Sixth Year
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Yulietta Escalante
Slytherin Second Year  x8
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19  Another flying lesson!
Not even the cold could detour his prospect of an exciting lesson today. His clothing was armed with the Heating Charm and he had his broom in hand. That definitely meant he was ready to do his practice laps. “Hi, Professor!’’ The Hufflepuff observed the table with the goggles but made no comment. That was probably because he was too eager to get in the air. “See you on the flip side!” Grinning, he ventured further onto the pitch, tugging his Hufflepuff scarf a little tighter around his neck. Then he hopped onto his broom and easily took off.
Jude wasn’t big on Quidditch but flying? Certainly. “Good morning, Mister Anders,” Kennedy greeted back with a smile. The young Hufflepuff had a knack of setting arrivals off with a great mood. As Anders made his way to warm up, Kennedy gave him a salute of acknowledgment for his eagerness.
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Originally Posted by love-for-HP BRRRRRRR..... it was too cold for Maxine's taste, with all the magic at their disposable you'd think they would have been able to come up with a indoor flying arena for them to practice in. It was freezing!!!!
None the less, bundled up in extra layers, Maxine made her way to the pitch ready to fly, or at least try to fly, she was not very good at it. The one thing she has found she really lacked in. "Hello Professor" Maxine added with a smile.
She mounted her broom, ready for take off ... she tried to act more confident that she really was. She kicked off from the ground at least didn't fall off this time. Gripping the handle even tighter and sticking to just a few feet above the ground she started her laps. Kennedy could tell Miss Bixby was having a struggle with the cold. He really did feel for her, but that’s why there were charms for that. He’d consult with her another time and check in to see if she needed assistance with it. It comes in handy on days like these.
“Good morning, Miss Bixby.” He returned the greeting with a kind smile, then added, “Do be careful with the extra layers while you warm up.” Of course, the practice pitch was charmed in order to soften any falls and prevent serious injuries.
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Originally Posted by Charely Potter
It was a little chilly out as Caes wore his jumper with gloves to this Flying Lesson. He needed more time in the air for sure since he had plans with perfecting his flying skills. "Hello Professor," His smiles were usually brief but this time seemed to last a smidge longer. Perhaps he was happy to be here.
Without hesitation, he kicked off the ground with his broom to begin flying laps.
“Good morning, Mister Caes.” The young man was in good spirits, it seemed. For what reason? The list was extensive when one was a teenager. A good mood will be useful in this lesson.
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Originally Posted by siriusblackliveson Jacoby came bounding down to the pitch. He loved flying and he honestly loved quidditch. The wind blowing in his face, the need for speed. It was all a lot and he was just glad to be out of the castle. He grabbed his broom smiled at the professor, "Hi Professor." Giving a slight wave he took off on some warmup laps. The solitude only slightly bothered him, but that's because it was the one time his twin was so different than him, he hated flying because the heights freaked him out. But Jacoby, he loved all of it and lived for it. A flying enthusiast. This twin, Mister Jacoby Rivers, showed much promise in the skies, Kennedy has noticed that much throughout the term. . “Good day, Mister Rivers.”
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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl It wasn't the cold that bothered him. It was the flying. Yeah. Why was Ed in this class again? It was supposed to be an easy A (for Acceptable), wasn't it? He would rather take a class on Floo-ing or Apparating, but he was only a 5th year.
And so he was here. Earmuffs and gloves and scarf on. (School) broom in hand. Annnnd he was doing some leg stretches, high knees, skipping and the like, holding his broom aloft but not riding it yet. He was, most definitely, delaying that proper flying bit as longggggg as possible. Kennedy would have smirked if he knew students regarded flying as an easy grade. Perhaps, but not on his watch. He was here to not only teach them, but to challenge them as well.
“Good morning, Mister Cambridge.” And there were those students who chose to warm up on the ground. That was alright. The purpose of the time allotted for warming up was to get them moving their muscles before the lesson began.
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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline Used to spending time in the air, Rajesh didn’t exactly need any time in flying lessons. But really, it was a way to relax that because it was scheduled by a professor, meant it couldn’t be missed or rescheduled by anything else that might try to occupy his time. Which had worked for him last year amongst his OWL frenzy so it was continued. Bundled up against the sold, the sixth year made his way to the practice pitch, broom in hand ready to see what today’s lesson would bring.
“Good day, Professor,” he greeted Escalante with a nod as the man stood at the gated entrance to the pitch, the younger passing him onto the grounds. A few laps coming up, Raj stepping to one side and mounting his broom, pushing up off the ground with ease and heading into the sky with those already there. It was colder up here but the breezes couldn’t help but remind him of the cliffsides of home. One deep breath....two...
And away….he went. “Good morning, Mister Atreyu-Rehman.” Another skilled broom rider. Kennedy nodded at him as he entered the pitch. During Christmas, Kennedy had mentioned to Beverly that he was sure he had her Hogwarts best friend’s child in his class now. She almost lost it in excitement (as excited a Wayne can get) and said she was going to send Adytia an owl.
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Originally Posted by SilverTiger Flying certainly wasn’t her best subject, but at least it was one that kept Sable Ileana busy. And she didn’t particularly dislike the professor either. Mostly because, again, the subject kept the nearly-thirteen-year-old Gryffindor busy. It was active, and therefore it meant she wasn’t thinking so much about the pirate ship she was building with her crew, or the whole mimicking thing that had been happening ever since she’d encountered Peeves while exploring. Actually, the mimicking things was kind of fun. Sounding like other people was kind of useful in a sneaky way. Just, not so much in lessons.
Thankfully, it was her own voice that spilled out as the blonde sped onto the pitch and jumped on her broomstick to start the required laps. “Hi Professor!”, she called out as she zoomed past him to join the others.
Ooh, goggles. Woah! Kennedy stepped back as the second year zoomed past him. That was one of the many energies he appreciated in his lessons. Ready to go. “Good morning, Miss Armstrong,” he called after her.
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Originally Posted by Watson She wasn’t the best flyer but she was here to learn. Lisa thought of Flying class as her opportunity to overcome her fear of heights. She was in full winter gear today: scarf, mittens, and hat to protect her poor ears!
So Lisa was ready to take on another flying class. “Hi Professor!” she greeted. “Cant wait for the adventure!”
She’d wear her bravest face for this lesson. Another student all bundled up. Kennedy was really starting to wonder about the heating charm. It was alright, though. He would not leave his students out to freeze. That was a given. He also recognized the young Ravenclaw’s valiant effort in this class. Flying wasn’t always easy. Something they were going to touch on today.
“Good morning, Miss Nam,” he smiled. As for the adventure today, it was going to be one for the books.
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Originally Posted by astrocat The break had done wonders for Ash. She looked as if she was a million years younger and happier. There was much less of the constant gloomy atmosphere, less of the sad gray flowers that sprung up in her footsteps. And flying certainly didn't hurt. Ash always had a fear of falling to her death, but she was confident on her broomstick and flying seemed to take her worries away for a short time. "Hey, Professor Escalante," she said, actually fully smiling. She did a few warm ups, adjusted her gear, and took off on her broomstick to catch up with her friends. Kennedy could not help but notice Ashley Fox’s peppy mood. It was nice to see that. Growth? “Good morning to you, Miss Fox,” he greeted with a smile of his own.
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Originally Posted by Freyr Luther walked briskly towards the practice pitch. Enchanted woolly gloves, a scarf and a hat barely warmed him enough in cold Highlands January. The snow-covered grounds reminded him of his backyard and the totally unfair snowball battles between him and Leo. As a cold breeze sobered him, Luther realized he had almost arrived at the practice pitch.
Luther has always loved flying. To be precise, he liked the freedom he felt in the air. However, due to Leo's over-protective (in Luther's opinion) attitude, he never had the chance to try flying high or at high speeds. That's why he loved the Flying class, he had more freedom here.
Seeing Professor Escalante, he said smiling "Hello, Professor. How are you?" and then after noticing the goggles on the table, he thought 'Is it going to rain or snow? I hope not.'.
After ensuring he was ready to fly, Luther took a broom and started flying at a height that would make Leo disapprove but not scold him. Seeing Jude doing his laps around the pitch, he said "Hey Jude! Nice day to fly, isn't it?" Then started accelerating gradually and enjoying the feeling of the cold winter air on his face. “Good day, Mister Starriver,” greeted Kennedy, acknowledging the younger boy with a smile. “I’m doing great, thank you. Hope you enjoy your warm-up time.” Kennedy has noticed the little lion’s skill for flying, and his enthusiasm. This is the reason he like to challenge his students. They were all capable.
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Originally Posted by Emzily Was he good at flying? Was he horrendous? It was far too early to tell for sure, but Solomon enjoyed it so much so naturally saw himself as the next Slytherin seeker. With a spring in his step, Solomon entered the practise pitch with his broom that was collected just now from the broom shed, and got himself into a mounting position ready for the warm up laps.
He still felt shy greeting the professors on his arrival, so he readied himself to take off which was a little wobbly at first. Whether they were great at flying or not, that is why they were here. Kennedy appreciated the students who came every day and allowed him to challenge their skills. When he saw young Solomon Duck, he simply nodded in his direction in greeting. He, himself, had been timid his first year at Hogwarts, so he understood.
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Originally Posted by Nordic Witch Maria walked down to the pitch dressed from head to toe to withstand the january winter chill. She had pink earmuffs, her winter coat and scarf, mittens and of course warm shoes on. It wouldn't do to freeze. Entering the pitch Maria with her own broom in hand, since she was a second year now, shot their Flying Professor a sunny smile. "Hello Professor Escalante!" Maria then proceeded to kick off from the ground to do the warm up laps on her broom, before the actual flying lesson started. It was nice to do something active, rather than just standing around, and getting cold. “Good morning, Miss Dolph,” Kennedy greeted kindly. The layers some of the students were wearing concerned him. It was a good thing the pitch was charmed. Not that he worried the students would be careless, but sometimes flying required less layers for mobility purposes; like today.
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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Was anyone surprised to see Apollo there? They shouldn't have been. While there was unfortunately no owl or newt requirement for flying, any opportunity for the Gryffindor to be on the broom was one he would gladly take in lieu of other subjects.
He definitely did not need to be told twice - or even once - to make his laps, as he barely spoke a greeting to the professor before kicking off into the brisk winter air. At least it wasn't snowing at the moment. Or raining. Of course, Kennedy expected Apollo here. Not only has he heard about him through his niece, but he’s also noted what a talented flier he was. “Good day, Mister Adara-Stark.”
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Originally Posted by Chelliephone flyingflyingflyingFLYING.
One of the most THRILLING classes there was this one. Which was why Vera had gotten there as eaaaarly as she could so she could do the practice laps. Racing her way from the castle to the broomshed to the pitch, she zoomed around peers and plants and all obstacles, darting straight for the table as she got there. "Hi Professor Escalante!" She chirped, before grabbing a pair of goggles and taking off for the skies.
"WEEEEEEE." She hooped out as she started her first rotation around the pitch. Before another. And another. And as many as she could possibly get in before it was boring THEORY time. Young Miss Vera. Kennedy could not help being reminded of his daughter. The high energy. The enthusiasm. Hopefully they wouldn’t clash during warm-up. “Hello, Miss Thanatos.” Do be careful!
Checking the watch on his wrist, Kennedy blew his whistle. “Alright, everyone gather up,” he called, loud and clear for everyone in the pitch to hear him. He eyed the students for a moment. Okay. They all looked normal. As normal as they’ve been before Peeves started with his gifts. This was a great start for today’s lesson.
As the students gathered to their usual lesson spot on the practice pitch, Kennedy summoned cushions for them to sit on. They were, of course, charmed with the Heating charm.
“Good morning, class! I hope you’re all prepared for another day. Remember, if there’s anything off or you’re not feeling well, please let me know at once.” He fixed them all with a firm look. Kennedy didn’t joke when it came to safety, especially given the recent turn of events.
With that out of the way, he began, “Thus far we’ve covered several flying subjects and techniques. Such as broom care, safety guidelines, weaving and diving, to dive-up and pull-up. Today we will focus on something different. Something that affects us when we’re flying a broom, and we might not even think about it,” he said. “Before we dive in too deeply on that matter, in your own words, what makes someone a vulnerable flier, and how could they risk the safety of others and themselves?”
OOC: Hi, all! I’m so sorry for the delay. I’ll post again in a little over 24 hours-ish. Your character can be as creative as they’d like with their response. There’s no right or wrong answer. Have fun! ^__^
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