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Freyr · Yesterday, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marion Burbage

My, my, my... the Slytherin first-years were certainly something this term, weren’t they?

“Nothing to worry about, Mr. Ashcombe,” she reassured him, watching him settle into his seat as though he might blow away in the wind. “Unless, of course, you have a deep aversion to physical exertion—then I suppoooooooooooooooose you could have a tiny reason to be nervous.”

With a sigh—because being a ghost had its drawbacks, including the inability to open doors without the assistance of house-elves—Marion made asked the next student to close the door behind them. Hands on her hips, she beamed at the entire class. “Hello and welcome to another Astronomy lesson! I DO implore you not to dwell too much on the time of day, as I merely thought it would be less dangerous if today’s activities were held in the daylight rather than at night, with nothing but the moon, stars, and the occasional moonstone glow guide you,” she explained with a merry laugh. “Now, today’s topic is something you all feel constantly, even if you’re unaware of it. It’s that subtle, visceral sensation that’s with you every moment of every day. BUT before we get into the nitty-gritty of all THAT, let’s first dive into something a bit more abstract, but equally connected... can anyone think of a situation in daily life where something or someone moves in a circular OR repeating pattern? Please DO remember to raise your hand before speaking.”

Alaric’s eyes widened slightly at Professor Burbage’s comment about "physical exertion," though his grin remained intact. What exactly are we in for? he wondered, curiosity sharpening the glint in his eyes. He straightened in his seat, determined not to let the word "nervous" apply to him in any way.

When she asked her question about repeating patterns, Alaric’s mind began to race. He thought of the ticking hands of the grandfather clock at home, the rhythmic flapping of Hermes' wings when the owl soared in steady circles, and, of course, the game-winning tactic of luring his opponents into a predictable cycle in wizard chess.

He raised his hand confidently, waiting for Professor Burbage's nod before speaking.

“The gears inside a clock, Professor. They move in a repeating circular pattern to keep time,” he answered, his voice steady and clear. “Each movement depends on the last, like a sequence, but it all loops back to the start.”

He leaned back slightly, satisfied with his answer but still eager to see how it tied into today's mysterious lesson. He could feel the excitement brewing within him, and despite the odd timing of the class, something about this felt like an adventure waiting to unfold.

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Freyr Jarvey Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: In UTC+3 time zone Posts: 580 Hogwarts RPG Name: Alaric Ashcombe Slytherin First Year	Astrophile Quote: Originally Posted by Marion Burbage My, my, my... the Slytherin first-years were certainly something this term, weren’t they? “Nothing to worry about, Mr. Ashcombe,” she reassured him, watching him settle into his seat as though he might blow away in the wind. “Unless, of course, you have a deep aversion to physical exertion—then I suppoooooooooooooooose you could have a tiny reason to be nervous.” With a sigh—because being a ghost had its drawbacks, including the inability to open doors without the assistance of house-elves—Marion made asked the next student to close the door behind them. Hands on her hips, she beamed at the entire class. “Hello and welcome to another Astronomy lesson! I DO implore you not to dwell too much on the time of day, as I merely thought it would be less dangerous if today’s activities were held in the daylight rather than at night, with nothing but the moon, stars, and the occasional moonstone glow guide you,” she explained with a merry laugh. “Now, today’s topic is something you all feel constantly, even if you’re unaware of it. It’s that subtle, visceral sensation that’s with you every moment of every day. BUT before we get into the nitty-gritty of all THAT, let’s first dive into something a bit more abstract, but equally connected... can anyone think of a situation in daily life where something or someone moves in a circular OR repeating pattern? Please DO remember to raise your hand before speaking.” Alaric’s eyes widened slightly at Professor Burbage’s comment about "physical exertion," though his grin remained intact. What exactly are we in for? he wondered, curiosity sharpening the glint in his eyes. He straightened in his seat, determined not to let the word "nervous" apply to him in any way. When she asked her question about repeating patterns, Alaric’s mind began to race. He thought of the ticking hands of the grandfather clock at home, the rhythmic flapping of Hermes' wings when the owl soared in steady circles, and, of course, the game-winning tactic of luring his opponents into a predictable cycle in wizard chess. He raised his hand confidently, waiting for Professor Burbage's nod before speaking. “The gears inside a clock, Professor. They move in a repeating circular pattern to keep time,” he answered, his voice steady and clear. “Each movement depends on the last, like a sequence, but it all loops back to the start.” He leaned back slightly, satisfied with his answer but still eager to see how it tied into today's mysterious lesson. He could feel the excitement brewing within him, and despite the odd timing of the class, something about this felt like an adventure waiting to unfold. __________________ Days of Potter 2022: Which Luna Quote Are You?_____________________ ____________ "you can laugh! but people used to believe there were no such things as the blibbering humdinger or the crumple-horned snorkack!"