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Lezleighd 
After trying both the hip and wrist holster, she was at a stand still between them....she liked the wrist holster because she seemed to be faster with it, but there was still that issue of hiding it if you didn't have a cloak or long sleeve items on....but still she liked the hip holster because it was easily hidden...she decided that maybe she needed one of both and that way where her wand was would be a surprise to everyone...
"Professor, where would we find these holsters if we wanted to get one personalized and fitted especially for us?" she said as she raised her hand and continued practiced grabbing her wand out of her wrist holder concealed on her left wrist...she was getting pretty good at it....so she decided to try it with a body turn/spin as she did it...wow that would be pretty cool effect but not very wise she thought...
"Some wand shops sell holsters but usually you can find them where they sell dragon hide and manticore gloves and clothing as such. The holsters I have provided you with today are merely made of leather but I would suggest later on that you splash out and get either dragon hide or manticore. They last so much longer and offer more protection." He nodded at Satine and gave her a smile.
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deviljo8586 Ruby watched some others and decided for a hip holster, she tried to draw from it but found her wand wanted to learn how to fly.......
She picked it up and tried again
clatter "oy" she muttered she picked it up a 2nd time and placed her hand up "Sir can i have some help please" she really needed it
Lawson moved over to the young Slytherin and smiled at her. "It's alright, it takes a little getting used. I would suggest that you merely practice reaching across your body and grabbing the hilt of your wand without trying to draw it. Try and get a feel for where your wand actually is. It will take time and can be frustrating going over and over but once it becomes second nature to know exactly where your wand is sitting, the drawing part will be easy."
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Anna Banana Anna stood, staring at her 'opponent' for a moment, then broke her stance and giggled lightly. She probably should practice this whole holster deal a few more times for good measure. After all, nobody ever became an expert on something after trying it a mere one time, now did they? Backing up a few steps, Anna slid her wand back into her new thigh holster. This new set-up would still take a bit of getting used to. It felt odd to have her wand somewhere else other than her pocket.
When she was ready to try again, Anna turned and made sure she was directly facing the suit of armor. It was much easier for her to practice drawing her wand while staring at a makeshift opponent. She eyed it for a few moments longer, imagining that it was really some terrible, up-to-no-good opponent she'd come across and needed to save herself and others from. Perhaps if she concentrated less on the actual holster, she could learn to properly draw her wand while giving most of her concentration to her opponent and her other surroundings.
Finally ready, Anna swiftly brought her right hand down to her left thigh, then pulled the wand from its holster. When it was out and ready for aim, she positioned it to where it was facing the suit of armor. Had she done it all quickly enough? Had she even done it properly in the first place? Those answers she didn't know, but maybe someone would be along shortly to clear things up.
Marcus stopped to watch the Head Girl, for a moment before he stepped forward. "Anna, when wearing a thigh holster it need to be on the same side as your wand hand. Notice how you have to reach around to grab your wand. If you were wearing a hip holster than yes you go for the cross draw because it sits higher but because the wand sits lower when it's in a thigh holster, you should have it on the same side. Do you understand what I am talking about?"
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Zoerawrr Oh... wow...
Talk about distracted.
Jake had been sitting for a while observing everyone else and their different methods. To be perfectly honest, Jake didn't even want to use a holster. They were wizards, not cowboys or policemen... Shooting a look of contempt over at the box of holsters, Jake approached it slowly, glancing inside. There was still some of each in there.
Why couldn't he just carry on as he was, holding his wand ready, like all the time. Or in a case of sneaky baaaaad real duelling, hide it up his sleeve. He didn't waaaaaaant to wear one. Pfft, he may as well take one or Lawson would be all 'mehnehmehhhhh' at him. "Professor," he called out, frowning as he pulled out a hip holster. "Do we have to wear them? Like, after the lesson, outside of here? Because... I don't think... I'd like it," he explained, turning the article over in his hands. How did this thing... start?
Which way was up? Was there an up?
Dude.
Now why did that not surprise him, he had the feeling Jacob Upstead would just about disagree with anything. "No Jake, you don't have to wear one if you don't want to. Some people are comfortable with it and others aren't." Marcus shrugged, but every auror he knew wore one. "And you would probably be better with a wrist holster anyway Jake."
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Torchwood 'Professor Lawson, is there a spell that you can use on your holster to make it invisible to others? I really like this thigh holster, but it's pretty obvious. If you could make it invisible...and your wand would be invisible when it was holstered, too. Well, I think that would be really groovy.' Jack asked, trying not to blush. He never spoke in class if he could help it, but that had all changed this year. This Prefect thing was extremely uncomfortable.
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Mrs. Weasley Abby looks through the box for a holster that will fit her left arm since she's right handed. After trying about four on, she finds one that fits. Abby straps it on and puts her wand in. She then tries drawing her wand. Abby finds it difficult having to move her sleeves before she can get to her wand. Abby raises her hand. "Professor Lawson, Abby Wright. I was noticing that you have to move your sleeve to gain access to your wand with this arm holster. Do they make an enchanted model that slides the wand in your hand when you need it? Also, can you perform a disillusionment charm on the holster when you aren't wearing long sleeves?"
"Yes you can cast a disillusionment or concealment charm onto both your wand and holsters which I highly recommend, if your clothing doesn't cover them." Marcus stepped over to Abby, "When wearing a wrist holster it is probably best to wear loose sleeves so that you don't have to pull back the sleeve. But with much practice over time usually you can draw without being impeded by clothing, your hand knows exactly where your wand is."
ooc: I will be back in just over an hour to continue with this class.