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Nicholas Flamel · 10-26-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

"Good question," she stalled, tapping her new wand in her hand as she thought of an answer for the Hufflepuff. "I've never actually seen anyone ah... be devoured completely by a bit of Devil's Snare because as I mentioned, it's easy to either escape from the plant or to kill it off entirely with a fire spell."

Bunz bit her lip and then shrugged. "But even if it did strangle people and then uh, digest them, that doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad plant. Perhaps, as the theory of Social Darwinism states," they could look that one up, "the world is better off without people who are stupid enough to be strangled by Devil's Snare."

Bunbury walked to the side of the desks where the usual jungle of plants began. "Now, I would like to offer you an opportunity to observe a larger quantity of Devil's Snare and test yourself against it if you think you have the nerve AND the composure."

She stuck her nose up slightly and stared around at them all. "As you might have noticed between the two samples from earlier, some varieties of Devil's Snare are more tame and smooth. The older, more archaic and powerful varieties may be rougher and a bit prickly. I happen to have a very rare, most ancient and noble specimen in the back should you care to observe the plant."

And thus the professor turned on her heel and led the way to the darkest, most shady and shifty corner of the greenhouse where the mass of vine rested, almost untouched since its last encounter with a student.

Tavelon definitely wanted to try that out. Somewhat dangerous... sorta... Almost like the time he tried rappelling. The key would probably be to forget the fact that you're falling backwards off a cliff, or in this case, being attacked by a plant. Stay calm and it'd be fun.

So Tavelon followed professor Bunbury. "Professor, erm, not to prolong the point, but Devil's Snare should be somewhat dangerous because of it's reputation. I read someone was found strangled while they were sleeping or something. Which would also mean that they don't eat people... Right?" Carnivorous plants... ehh.... "And even if it was for social darwinism, don't you think he plant should have some benefit provided to itself?" He paused, realizing how much talking he was doing. Yep, Tavelon was full of questions today. Too bad 'Philosopher' wasn't a paying job.

10-26-2009, 04:39 PM	#144 (permalink)
Nicholas Flamel Jarvey Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California, USA! Posts: 671 Hogwarts RPG Name: Tavelon Martimus Second Year	Quote: Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl "Good question," she stalled, tapping her new wand in her hand as she thought of an answer for the Hufflepuff. "I've never actually seen anyone ah... be devoured completely by a bit of Devil's Snare because as I mentioned, it's easy to either escape from the plant or to kill it off entirely with a fire spell." Bunz bit her lip and then shrugged. "But even if it did strangle people and then uh, digest them, that doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad plant. Perhaps, as the theory of Social Darwinism states," they could look that one up, "the world is better off without people who are stupid enough to be strangled by Devil's Snare." Bunbury walked to the side of the desks where the usual jungle of plants began. "Now, I would like to offer you an opportunity to observe a larger quantity of Devil's Snare and test yourself against it if you think you have the nerve AND the composure." She stuck her nose up slightly and stared around at them all. "As you might have noticed between the two samples from earlier, some varieties of Devil's Snare are more tame and smooth. The older, more archaic and powerful varieties may be rougher and a bit prickly. I happen to have a very rare, most ancient and noble specimen in the back should you care to observe the plant." And thus the professor turned on her heel and led the way to the darkest, most shady and shifty corner of the greenhouse where the mass of vine rested, almost untouched since its last encounter with a student. Tavelon definitely wanted to try that out. Somewhat dangerous... sorta... Almost like the time he tried rappelling. The key would probably be to forget the fact that you're falling backwards off a cliff, or in this case, being attacked by a plant. Stay calm and it'd be fun. So Tavelon followed professor Bunbury. "Professor, erm, not to prolong the point, but Devil's Snare should be somewhat dangerous because of it's reputation. I read someone was found strangled while they were sleeping or something. Which would also mean that they don't eat people... Right?" Carnivorous plants... ehh.... "And even if it was for social darwinism, don't you think he plant should have some benefit provided to itself?" He paused, realizing how much talking he was doing. Yep, Tavelon was full of questions today. Too bad 'Philosopher' wasn't a paying job. __________________