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Con_Stripes · 07-10-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Zellanna

"Of course, Jose. Give it a go!" He looked to Nicholai. "Of course it's possible. To someone who is very skilled in Herbology. I could breed a different weakness if I wanted. But iron pyrite is common, and ensures someone being able to find a way to get it to stop. And you don't have to constantly carry something. There are also some of the original plants out there still which do not have this weakness."

Nicholai nodded and added something to his notes. "Thank you, sir."
This lesson was making him wish that there was a Hogwarts this year; more evidence of a skilled Hogwarts Professor vs. the mostly laughable Ministry approved professors.

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

Will raised his hand. He was such a curious puppy! "Professor, if the vines have this reaction to iron pyrite specifically... how does their reaction differ when exposed to other soil inclusions with similar chemical attributes-- such as pure iron or other sulfides? And is it reactie when it is exposed to true gold, which though chemically dissimilar is structurally and visually quite similar to iron pyride?"

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Originally Posted by Zellanna

"It only reacts to iron pyrite. Do remember, either from potions or some other classes, that everything has a different magical or energetic signature, which is what causes a magical property. These energies reacting are just as important as the physical structure."

Hmmm, food for thought. Nico finished his notes and sat back to watch the vine swinging.

07-10-2008, 07:49 AM	#113 (permalink)
Con_Stripes Mooncalf Join Date: May 2008 Location: GMT +12 or 13 Posts: 7,031 Hogwarts RPG Name: Oz Thickey Sixth Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Leon Odessa	The Eye of Sauron \| Zan-y \| Snake Charmer Quote: Originally Posted by Zellanna "Of course, Jose. Give it a go!" He looked to Nicholai. "Of course it's possible. To someone who is very skilled in Herbology. I could breed a different weakness if I wanted. But iron pyrite is common, and ensures someone being able to find a way to get it to stop. And you don't have to constantly carry something. There are also some of the original plants out there still which do not have this weakness." Nicholai nodded and added something to his notes. "Thank you, sir." This lesson was making him wish that there was a Hogwarts this year; more evidence of a skilled Hogwarts Professor vs. the mostly laughable Ministry approved professors. Quote: Originally Posted by XanaSnape Will raised his hand. He was such a curious puppy! "Professor, if the vines have this reaction to iron pyrite specifically... how does their reaction differ when exposed to other soil inclusions with similar chemical attributes-- such as pure iron or other sulfides? And is it reactie when it is exposed to true gold, which though chemically dissimilar is structurally and visually quite similar to iron pyride?" Quote: Originally Posted by Zellanna "It only reacts to iron pyrite. Do remember, either from potions or some other classes, that everything has a different magical or energetic signature, which is what causes a magical property. These energies reacting are just as important as the physical structure." Hmmm, food for thought. Nico finished his notes and sat back to watch the vine swinging.