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Cassirin · 04-13-2007, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by esh.rox

"This brings a doubt into my mind professor. I might be mistaken in what I had just said, but does a boggart take the shape of what you fear the most, or does it just randomly take the shape of something you fear?"

"Generally, the boggart will take the shape of what you fear the most at that time. For instance, your fears will change based on circumstance, or you might find that over time you overcome a fear. The boggarts of children are typically fairly simple, and I expect most of you would see an animal or a Dark creature, or something that is scary and yet not likely to be a major factor in your lives. As you get older, the boggart will change to take on more abstract fears... phobias and fearing failure or death of yourself or a loved one. When I was a girl, I was mortally afraid of vampires... even though I'd never seen one or met one. Too much Muggle television. When I got married and then lost my first husband, my fears centered on losing loved ones. Now they involve Professor Branxton and the girls... and I'm not too proud to admit that one of these days my biggest fear is going to be having twin teenagers in the castle."

"I fear I've let this class go on long enough, and I regret not getting to practice any actual spells. Let me encourage all of you to try out some simple hinderance spells and shielding spells in the Duelling Arena, and come to me with any practical questions."

"I do have a homework assignment. It's due April 18th, midnight EST. Please choose up to three creatures, Dark or dangerous, and take us through how you would approach them using the SOAR method. Refer to last lesson's notes to recall SOAR if you are struggling to remember. It's worth 20 house points, and I expect thoughtful information from you all."

04-13-2007, 01:46 AM	#129 (permalink)
Cassirin Legacy!! Manticore Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nom nom nom Posts: 43,197 Hogwarts RPG Name: Mercer Branxton Ravenclaw Seventh Year x7 x8	Made of Awesome \| Ern-la the Best-wa \| TZ's Apogee Quote: Originally Posted by esh.rox "This brings a doubt into my mind professor. I might be mistaken in what I had just said, but does a boggart take the shape of what you fear the most, or does it just randomly take the shape of something you fear?" "Generally, the boggart will take the shape of what you fear the most at that time. For instance, your fears will change based on circumstance, or you might find that over time you overcome a fear. The boggarts of children are typically fairly simple, and I expect most of you would see an animal or a Dark creature, or something that is scary and yet not likely to be a major factor in your lives. As you get older, the boggart will change to take on more abstract fears... phobias and fearing failure or death of yourself or a loved one. When I was a girl, I was mortally afraid of vampires... even though I'd never seen one or met one. Too much Muggle television. When I got married and then lost my first husband, my fears centered on losing loved ones. Now they involve Professor Branxton and the girls... and I'm not too proud to admit that one of these days my biggest fear is going to be having twin teenagers in the castle." "I fear I've let this class go on long enough, and I regret not getting to practice any actual spells. Let me encourage all of you to try out some simple hinderance spells and shielding spells in the Duelling Arena, and come to me with any practical questions." "I do have a homework assignment. It's due April 18th, midnight EST. Please choose up to three creatures, Dark or dangerous, and take us through how you would approach them using the SOAR method. Refer to last lesson's notes to recall SOAR if you are struggling to remember. It's worth 20 house points, and I expect thoughtful information from you all." __________________ ★ Dawn ★ Awakening ★ Spiritual ★ Hopeful ★ Honest