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Lexi bounded in the DADA classroom, no way she was going to miss Headmaster Hottie's first class. SHYEAH RIGHT! Stopping inside the doorway to smooth her hair back and straighten her robes she smiled and happily chimed, "Good day, Professor!" Yeah she saw him there behind his desk looking all... RAWR like only Tatertot can. Hehe. She eyeed the floor momentarily and wiped the drool from her chin then took a seat near the front. She would most likely regret that choice later.
And there was a particularly frightening Gryffindor sitting right there in the front row. Tate raised an eyebrow at her. "Good day..."
She was BOUNCING. That was intense.
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Snape'sGirlThru&Thru Finally, it was time for class - or, in other words, time to earn some points!
Upon entering the classroom, the first thing Vashti noticed was the chalk lines. Iiiinnnteresting. This looked like it'd be a pretty fun first lesson. And that was when she noticed a second thing - or, well, rather a person. The Headmaster was teaching this class now? Cool. This would be interesting then, and Vashti liked these kinds of lessons.
"Hello, Professor," she said with a bright smile before taking a seat riiight up front. Because what better place to sit during an interesting lesson than in the front?
"Hello," Tate nodded at the young Ravenclaw. Also very polite, and looking eager to get started.
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i m a g i n e With a book and parchment in hand, Cosette had made her way towards the classroom she had been told to go to. Her first class at this school. Maybe after this she can properly give her impression on it. So far it was just a dank & dirty castle with loud and crazy students. Taking in a breath, she turned into the classroom and looked around.
Chalk. Chalk everywhere? Honestly? Looking over to see what kind of teaching this was, she saw the Headmaster. Really? She had no idea he could teach. "Bonjour Professor." She said, putting on a charming smile. She at least needed to seem pleasant. Defense Against the Dark Arts was a class she needed to excel in to become a Hit Wizard. Walking over, not looking at any of her fellow peers, she took her seat near no one. Setting her book and parchment down, she pulled out a quill and bottle of ink from her robes and set them on the desk as well.
"Bonjour," Tate nodded at the girl. French? No, that was one of his...
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grangerfan8 The first lesson of the term had Arya excited. The fact that it was with the Headmaster had the young puff even more excited. Would he be a good professor? Or as good as Truebridge, she wasn't sure about that part, but she did like him so he had to be some kinda good.
Skipping into the classroom, wand twirling in her right hand, she grinned at the......professor. "Hey, Professor Tate!" That sounded weird to her, and a little funny. Made her giggle a bit.
He would have gotten a 'how was your day?', but the chalky maze had grabbed her attention. Such a distraction it was.
"Miss Lovegoods," Tate gave her a wave. She visited him quite often, so Arya earned herself the slightest smile.
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Noel Laurent Noel really did not have specific interest in the actual subject of defense class he heard would be starting soon, but he was interested in the fact that the Headmaster of Hogwarts would be teaching it; which, was the main reason he was walking into the room after a few other students did. It would surely be an educational class of course, if the Headmaster was the one teaching it.
He was a bit surprised with the chalk drawings on the floor though. "Bonjo-" Oops. "Hello, Headmaster." Best remember that they spoke English. That was still something he needed to get used to. Smiling and with a nod of his head, Noel took one of the back seats, making sure not to step on any of the chalk drawn on the floors.
Interesting.
French. Yup. "Bonjour, mon amie," Tate gestured for the boy to take a seat. "I'm glad you could join us."
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Ashwinder Kellen entered the classroom, resolved to try and like Defense Against the Dark Arts. Or at least pay attention at it. Which was about the time he noticed... Tate? What? Was the Headmaster doubling as the DADA teacher? Huh. Weird.
"Hello, sir." Kellen nodded and made his way over to a nice patch of floor, taking care to keep clear of the chalk. He'd seen the age line, also chalk, and well... leery of all chalk things at the moment.
Ah, Stern. Let's see how the lad handled THIS lesson. "Mr. Stern. Good day to you."
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EmilyMalfoy Josey walked chaerfully into the room, well that wasn't really a suprise. She was always cheerful. "Hello Professor," she said cheerfully when she walked into class. Wait, wasn't he the headmaster. Ah well, he could still teach if he wanted to, she wsan't one to judge. She looked around the room and decided to sit down by Arya, her one year older hufflepuff friend. She gave her a smile before turning to observe the room.
"Hello," Tate nodded to the Hufflepuff as she entered the room. The class was filling up QUITE quickly, and it was definitely time to start.
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The1HBIC Marie made her way into the Defense classroom only to stop suddenly when she seen who the professor was.
Headmaster HOTTIE!
Was he going to be their professor the whole term? If so this was definitely going to be her favorite class for sure. She had been worried about who was going to be their new professor when Truebridge had told them he was leaving but now... NOW she was happy to see who it was.
Walking over the chalk lines she found a seat at the FRONT of the class... nice and close to HeadProfessor Hottie.... and faaaaaar away from Destiny, who she still wasn't talking to because thanks to her and that stupid potion, Carter wasn't talking to her now. "Hello Sir, how are you today?" she said as she sat down.
"I'm doing well," Tate eyed the Slytherin as she came up to the front of the room... up close and personal. With the crazy Gryffindor girl. "Welcome to Defense Against the Dark Arts."
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keepmeclose22 Pamphylia walked into the classroom. She was surprised she actually found it. She saw the proffessor as she walked in. "Good day proffessor." She did a small curtsey, as she usually did in hellos.
She was smaller than most students she was hoping she didn't get trampled on, or that someone actually noticed her. She found a seat in the third row, somewere in the middle. She didn't want to sit in the back, yet not in the front. She plopped her bag onto her desk, and pulled out her latest book, and shyly burried her face in it.
"Good day," Tate greeted the small girl as she entered the room. And... then she was hiding behind her book. Interesting. She'd have to pay attention once class got started.
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Mad Eye Touz Neptune Bott had REALLY thought out what to wear for class. Last time she'd been in this class, with the ex-convict Truebridge, she'd had to ACT and all. And who knew when she'd be called upon again, right? She clearly had to always be looking her best. So her tights sparkled, and the silver butterfly in her hair fluttered discretely and reflected the sun from the open windows. She'd been working tirelessly over her shoes since her mother didn't allow heels. Her little shoes had HEELS now. And this was clearly important for .... DADA.
Without further ado, Neptune June Bott arrived. She paused in the doorway so everyone could see her. GIGGLE.
She took slow steps in, blowing kisses to those special few. Like, Jayce with the weird hair, and Trixie Malfoy. Of course, Noel got TWO blown kisses. He just looked like he deserved TWO. Then Neptune went to sit with Kellen. Only once she was seated, did she acknowledge the Headmaster/Professor Tate. She wiggled ONE finger at him as greeting, then got out her big blue sparkly peacock quill.
Oh. The Bott girl. That one was a NIGHTMARE, she was. He didn't even bother waving back, simply giving her a nod and turning to the next student to enter.
Why was she so SPARKLY? He'd told them to wear things that could get dirty.
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Ameh Raiden slipped into the room quietly, immediately taking stock of all the Slytherins that were there. He'd... ehh. Have to keep an eye on them. Apparently there were already people causing trouble and all that.
"Sir."
Giving a quick, respectful nod to the Headmaster, Raiden took one of the seats closer to the front, making sure he wasn't sitting in front of someone grievously short. He didn't want to have to move after class had started.
"Prefect," Tate nodded to the seventh year with the same somberness that Raiden seemed to always reflect. "I trust your term has been good thus far."
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darlinggcdr13 Delilah walked in the room and looked at the floor. Was that... Chalk? Weird... She looked at the professor and smiled. "Hello, Proffessor!" She said cheerfully. She LOVED this class. She proceeded in taking a seat in an empty desk.
"Good day," Tate nodded to the girl before launching himself out of the seat to pace in front of his desk.
Posture ramrod straight and hands clasped behind his back, Tate was every inch the imposing military man. He eyed them all briefly before pausing in front of his desk. "Good day to you all. Class has officially begun, so I'll ask you to cut out any chattering and focus on the lesson at hand. I expect quite a lot from your, behavior-wise, but I know that you are capable of performing to my exacting standards. Let me be very clear with you... in this classroom, we are not friends. We are studying perhaps one of the most important subjects you will ever encounter at Hogwarts, and I take it seriously. If you cannot take it seriously, then you are excused from this class."
He paused in case anyone wanted to leave. "My name is Gaellen Tate, which should come as no surprise to those who are returning. You may call me Headmaster or Professor. I will also answer to Sir. I will brook no disrespect of myself or your classmates, so only those names will suffice. This class is discussion based, so I will expect your thoughtful responses. When responding, please raise your hand and give your answer. Are there any questions about my standards, or are we free to begin?"