Joint Muggle Studies + History Of Magic Lesson

[Rafferty Ainsworth]

Was nine AM going to be an issue for some student to be present for this lesson? Most likely but Rafferty did not care. They were lucky O’Hara had negotiated tirelessly for this time instead of eight AM which he had initially in mind. Rafferty sat at the desk of the Muggle Studies classroom as the students were awaited. An apple was clutched in his right hand and Rafferty had only just taken the first bite. Were students going to be following the outlined rules? Rafferty could hardly wait to find out. He would love to dock points as well as throw some students in detention. The day was pleasant and bright enough this March morning to keep their spirits up. Little did they know that Rafferty was looking to put a damper on things.

It was with great struggle that O'Hara had convinced Ainsworth to have this lesson at 9:00 instead of 8:00. Students minds were sharper at this time, were they not, and didn't they want the students to be at their sharpest for lessons? Alice may have been strict and she may have had a tendency to take disobedience from students very personally, but she didn't actively try to make them fail. Rafferty, on the other hand, was clearly plotting to give out as many detentions as possible. Honestly, some of these new staff members were spoiled man babies! The headmaster was still nice to her, though, so she would return the favor by trying to avoid squabbling with his other minions, no matter how much they personally annoyed her.
She sat cross legged on a mat a few yards to the right of Professor Rafferty's desk, her hands open to her sides in a Yoga pose. This was her standard position at the beginning of a lesson, though usually she was sitting on top of the teacher's desk. Obviously, she couldn't do that to Rafferty.

Lesson Progression:
- Question 1
- Reply to Question 1
- Question 2
- Mini Activity
- Main Activity
- Mini Activity results

OOC: Welcome to this joint lesson. Ensure that you've read both professors' rules. No chatting or your character will be subject to consequences. Class will be kicking off in about 24 hours and will be lead by Professor Alice first.

[DaniDiNardo]

8 or 9, the time didn't bother her. They were up much earlier for S.O.R.E and then breakfast. By the time they got done the jogging--walking in her case--there wasn't much sleep left in the corners of her eyelids. If anything, she'd have preferred 8 because it would mean the lesson was already over by this current time instead of just beginning.

But again, the time didn't bother her. What did was the apple sitting in the man's palm she spotted upon entering the classroom. It took everything in her to withhold a sigh of disappointment, disdain and resignation. All this insistence on following the rules while the professors so blatantly disregarded them on a nearly daily basis. It made it hard to take them seriously.

"At the risk of losing points for speaking up," she began carefully, her tone even if not somewhat detached, "there is currently a rule in place prohibiting food outside the Great Hall and Kitchen. You shouldn't have an apple in class. Before you insist it's none to do with me, I'm constantly reminded I'm Head Girl and required to enforce rules." Whether she wanted to or not. If she was forced to now address her fellow students at every corner, she didn't see why they went unscathed.

Jessa went and stood by her desk offering no other words to either Professor. Outside of the correction she was required to give, the Ravenclaw opted to remain quiet as the rules dictated.

She was already not looking forward to this.

[Cassirin]

Muggle Studies and History of Magic? At this unholy hour? It was more than likely that Chloe was going to keel over from exhaustion and/or boredom at some point, but she'd bully through for as long as possible.

Chloe offered a small, tight smile to the two professors, nothing that could be remotely deemed disrespectful. Not that it mattered, since Jessa was doing such a bang-up job of distracting every one. Who really cared if they ate an apple? The rules were petty and arbitrary, and if the professor wanted to break a dumb rule that he made up himself, who cared?

Chloe paused at her desk and clasped her hands behind her back. Ready for naptime?

[SilverTiger]

Lessons were nowhere near getting any less nerve-wracking as the term passed. If anything, Stasya felt like they were getting worse, if only because it seemed like practically every other day a new rule that she and the other student leaders were supposed to police no matter how ridiculous the rule seemed. She still didn’t see what the issue with greeting the professors before a lesson was, or why there was a ban on jewelry. She could understand if people were wearing something ridiculous, but small jewelry hadn’t hurt anyone before now. Except for maybe in the case of lessons about nifflers, but those weren’t everyday.

Either way, she both silently applauded Jessa’s statement about the blatant double standard as well as, just as silently and inwardly, cringed at the possibility it would reflect badly on them all as she took up a standing position near her usual desk, her now-usual mask of inexpression sipping over her face. That, somehow, all the students would suffer just because they were all reaching a breaking point. Every day seemed like it was bringing them all that much closer to cracking.

[Rafferty Ainsworth]

Was Rafferty taken aback by the greeting received from the Head Girl? If you thought so you’d be so wrong. Rafferty only listened to the Girl’s words while biting into the apple again. Did she really think that what she said would make a difference to him? “I think you forgot those rules are in place to keep you lot in place. I suggest you stay out of my business, Cambridge. Fifteen points from Ravenclaw. Speak out of turn again and there will be more deductions.’’ Rafferty chose to ignore her since more students were arriving. Those cold eyes followed Kettleburn and Dalgaard- Volkova. The aim? Hoping to spy any rule breaking.

Rafferty was now finished with the apple. The core was tossed into the bin under his desk. Not a moment too soon. Why? Because it was almost nine on the button. O’Hara had better get started by locking that door soon. What would Rafferty be doing in the meanwhile? Prowling the classroom that’s what.

OOC: Professor Alice will officially start class. Until then there's still time to post arrivals.

[DaniDiNardo]

Jessa deadpanned at the man when he took 15 points. Honestly? Story of her life by this point in the term. Everyone was taking points faster than she could earn them and for the stupidest of reasons.Where it first Her lips moved into a hard line scowled at the man'a unprofessional response.

"With all due respect, Professor." She'd had it with the double standards. Being made to report things, told she MUST speak up when rules aren't being followed, having anxiety over those orders then getting punished when she carried them out. "Rule breaking makes your business my business. I don't know why you think you're the exception to the Headmaster's rules when Mr. Kennedy was sacked for the same offense of having food. It tells me that Professors are not above that rule and I don't think the Headmaster would appreciate you trying to send that message to the students." As O'Hara had tried with her invisibility cloak. Yes, she hadn't forgotten that. "It's hard enough dealing with students who break the rules and you put me in an unfortunate position when you go and break them too while maintaining your authority."

Jessa straightened where she stood, her expression resolute. "I'll be having words with the Headmaster when the lesson is over. I trust you'll be as confident telling him to mind his own business while you so carelessly and disrespectfully break his rules." Her tone was matter of fact. Her tone didn't falter. The only real give away to the anxiety this interaction caused was the way her hands wrung at the hemming of her skirt.

Breaking rules wasn't okay. It just wasn't.

[Goblinfrog]

Alice groaned inwardly when head girl Jessa Cambridge (why was it always her?) confronted Rafferty about the apple he was eating. She shifted her gaze ever slightly to glance at the muggle studies professor, curious as to how he would take it. Not so well, it seemed - although to be honest, Alice half-expected him to hand out a detention. Maybe he was showing restraint.

It was now 9:00. Rising from her Yoga mat, she walked over to the door and manually closed it. Performing magic in Muggle Studies had always been prohibited, something which Alice had been grateful for as a student. As it was, her magic was so poor that there was just as much a chance of a locking charm failing on her as there was the possibility of it succeeding - something which she was glad the students were unaware of. She bolted the lock shot and walked back to position herself to the side (and a little in front) of Rafferty's desk.

She had been about to start the lesson, but unfortunately, one Ms. Cambridge did not know how to keep her mouth shut. Alice's face turned incredulous as Jessa continued to challenge Mr. Rafferty and then threaten to report him to the Headmaster. "That will be a detention, Ms. Cambridge!" she said sternly, determined to cut in before Rafferty subtracted a pile of more points off of Ravenclaw. "I am sure that Professor Ainsworth has permission from the headmaster to not have to follow this rule, just as I have permission to use an Invisibility Cloak. Besides, apples are healthy -and Mr. Kennedy was eating chocolate." And everyone knew chocolate was poison! "If you have a concern about either my or Professor Ainsworth's behavior, I urge you to take it up with us privately, after the lesson is over. Now please, please, sit down and allow us to proceed with the lesson."

In truth, Rafferty was allowed to break the rules because he was one of Julian's man babies, and Julian's man babies could get away with anything. As someone who had done her best to show loyalty to the headmaster, she, also, could get away with almost anything - yet she was still below them on the pecking order. So she knew she could be overruled at any time, and so was careful not to pick fights with the man babies.

"Now," she said, beginning to pace back and forth across the room. "I want to know what you know about two different American historical organizations. Tell me what you know about the Scourers. Then tell me what you know about the Second Salemers. There is a deeply ironic connection between these two groups. Can you tell me what the irony is? You do not have to know the answer to all these questions, but you must answer. Please, begin in an orderly fashion."

OOC: Rafferty will continue in approx. 24 hours!

[lazykitty]

"Well, that's kind of ironic of you, Cambridge, considering you were the one that turned Professor Kennedy in," Archer began with a bitter chuckle. "What, do you have a crush on Professor Ainsworth or something?" Or perhaps she was in cahoots with them? Or was it that Archer herself was just trying to start something (oh no, not her, noooo)? Either way, it was out there.

As for Professor O' Hara's question? Yeah, they had studied this pretty extensively at Illvermorny of course. "The Scourers were wizarding mercenaries that existed in 17th century North America. They started off hunting down wanted wizards but grew corrupt over time to the point that they were murdering people and handing innocent No-Majs over to be burned at the stake. The Second Salemers were a group whose main goal was to expose and destroy wizardkind. The irony is that the Second Salemers was founded by the descendant of an unknown Scourer who evaded capture once the MACUSA was formed. Also, her hatred of magic caused her adopted son, Credence Barebone, to suppress his magic to the point that he became an Obscurus and destroyed the New Salemers' base of operations." Unfortunately, after all that, Archer needed a drink.

[DaniDiNardo]

She had questions.

Unsurprising really, her mind never rested, but when O'Hara lip's parted, the woman's words brought with her a whole string of questions the Ravenclaw now needed answered for her own peace of mind and in order for her to continue functioning in the capacity she was expected.

Jessa barely blinked at the knowledge she now had detention, deciding it was a matter to worry over after she was done here. For now, she raised her hand once more, not done talking by any means. It was a terrible thing when you were made to learn a new regime and its logic only to have that logic thrown through the door when it suited others. It did her head in. "To be clear, Professor O'Hara, so I may accurately relay all these events to Headmaster Scrimgeour, you're giving me detention because I've made an attempt to enforce the Headmaster's rules...? Correct?" It was an honest question. Scrimgeour tasked her and the student leaders with making sure no one thought they could just get away with things but apparently these Professors thought differently. It was important to get all the facts correct.

"The manner in which you've used "I am sure" tells me you don't know definitively either. Why didn't you ask him before we came? Aren't you meant to be making sure the rules are followed too? Why are the student leaders the only ones punished for not busting their colleagues--and in this case being punished for doing the job you should have done?"

But she still wasn't done. "And should I understand that as long as the food is healthy it's suddenly alright to have it wherever we please? You've just argued the only reason Mr. Kennedy got in trouble was because it was chocolate and not a fruit. As an aside, chocolate is healthy. There have been many studies done and they find that in moderation, chocolate actually facilitates a healthy brain and is good for memory--did you know that? It's got antioxidants, like apples. What then distinguishes what Professor Ainsworth is doing from what Mr. Kennedy did now that we've discarded that unhealthy myth you've tried to pass along?"

A decent man lost his job for having hot chocolate. Why Professor Ainsworth could keep his for an equal offense was beyond her level of comprehension--hence her seeking enlightenment as all Ravenclaws did when met with a matter they couldn't comprehend.

She sank then into her seat, but kept her gaze on the woman. "As to your question, I know you're fond of answers whether we have the right one or not so here is mine; I don't know anything about the topic and can't provide anything of substance." Pause. "Apologies."

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Originally Posted by lazykitty

"Well, that's kind of ironic of you, Cambridge, considering you were the one that turned Professor Kennedy in," Archer began with a bitter chuckle. "What, do you have a crush on Professor Ainsworth or something?" Or perhaps she was in cahoots with them? Or was it that Archer herself was just trying to start something (oh no, not her, noooo)? Either way, it was out there.

And then Sterling happened....or....er....tried to happen. Jessa took in the Hufflepuff for silent moment before she began again. "That doesn't make any sense. The entire premise of your jab doesn't lend itself to logic." She DIDN'T rat Kennedy out, that had been Derf, but she wasn't a rat and so wouldn't correct the girl--especially not when there were more important things to correct. "Under the assumption I did turn Kennedy in, I'm currently making attempts to do the same with Professor Ainsworth and Professor O'Hara. It's not ironic in any way--you understand what irony is, yes? The situations are identical and I would report any other Professor who thought themselves above the rules here. To suggest I have a crush on him would imply my actions are showing him some form of favouritism." But she was literally out here calling him out.

[SilverTiger]

That glare hadn’t gone unnoticed. The tall blonde Gryffindor prefect had been highly aware of the cold eyes following her to her seat, yet that didn’t change her expression one bit. Nor did it have any effect on her resolution to stand there next to her seat, keeping any thoughts about the happenings before the lesson to herself. Jessa’s defiance was definitely giving her reason for concern, even though she agreed with everything the head girl was saying. The hypocrisy was evident, but she was also fairly sure that meeting with the headmaster wasn’t going to go Jessa’s way either.

Yet Professor O’Hara’s argument didn’t sit well with her either, mostly because she knew Professor Kennedy had preferred tea over cocoa any day so therefore any argument that Professor Ainsworth’s apple was okay just because it was healthy was stupid. She’d have been prepared to swear that the former Astronomy professor hadn’t been ‘eating’ chocolate, even, yet once again Jessa had responded to that.

And then Archer got involved and Stasya’s thoughts about how far the lesson was devolving into chaos just got worse. Therefore, even though honestly she didn’t know much at all on the topic that had been introduced because once again, except for her minor knowledge of Ilvermorny because of the visit her first year, she knew much more about other cultures than she did about America, she raised her hand. “The irony between the groups is that both chose to go down corrupt paths toward similar goals yet they also came from opposite societies. The Scourers started persecuting the people the Second Salemers thought they were protecting.” Maybe. At least that was what she was guessing from the answer Archer gave that wasn’t a defiant challenge to Jessa.

[DuckyLinJi]

A new day, a new dramarama and Dorian was getting very tired of it. Although, he did agree with the Head Girl about the apple that the professor was eating as it was against the rules to have food outside of the Great Hall and Kitchen but he had learned a long time ago that these rules to not apply to the staff who apparently could do whatever they wanted by now.

He sighed when Jessa lost points for Ravenclaw and sighed again when she earned another detention but it was Sterling's remark that made him send a glare in her direction. What the heck did she say?! He didn't belief that Jessa would rat Kennedy out...no way...right?...he hadn't been there when it had happened so he couldn't know for sure...but he did have Housepride and he would stick behind Jessa's story...for now.

Ugh he needed nice earphones so he could listen to music and block everything out.But it was to bad tht those didn't work outside of that special non magic room in the castle.

Maybe he should just ignore everything but the questions that were given.. "I know that Scourers started as a vigilant and bounty hunting group to track down and capture criminals but over time their own methods resulted in to torturing and murdering as well" he said after raising his hand in the air. He was just going to answer this one.

[Goblinfrog]

Was there a possibility of the Headmaster actually siding with the head girl over his own hired professor? From what Alice knew from her dealings with the man, absolutely not. Yet the questions were starting to make her uncomfortable. And then the Hufflepuff jumped in with a weird comment about having a crush on the Muggle Studies professor. Not sure how to handle this one, O'Hara glanced at Professor Ainsworth. A little help here? her expression read.

The only thing Ms. Cambridge said that she would address was her comments on chocolate. "Why, Ms. Cambridge, you seem to have put a lot of research into this subject," she said in a tone of mock amazement. "If only you put one fifth as much interest in History of Magic, you might actually know a few things."

Fortunately, Mr. Katharos, Ms. Dalgaard-Volkova, and Ms. Calrissian had given constructive answers to her question, which temporarily allowed her to ignore Ms. Cambridge. Ms. Calrissian in particular impressed Alice with her knowledge. She gave a small nod to each before giving out the longer version.

"The Scourers were a bounty hunting organization of the seventeenth century comprised of wizards and witches living in what would eventually become America. There was no official magical government operating in North America in this era. What little government existed was weak and inexperienced to enforce order. It was in this time of instability that the Scourers formed. They started out as a rogue police force, hunting down criminals and handing them to the authorities - though later this degenerated into handing their captives over to whomever paid the most gold. This spiral of corruption would eventually see the Scourers trade any pretense of law and order for profit and power. It became so bad that Scourers were hunting down innocent wizards and witches (and No-Maj's) and handing them over to Puritan witch hunters to be burned at the stake." That was what the Scourers were. Now it was time to briefly mention the Second Salemers and the irony that bound both groups. "The Second Salemers were a group of early twentieth century American No-Majs whose goal was to eradicate our kind. They drew inspiration from the original witch-burning Puritans of the seventeenth century. The irony is that the Second Salemers were themselves descended from wizards. To avoid being brought to justice, many of the original Scourers married No-Maj's and successfully blended into American No-Maj society. So in short, the witch haters had witch blood - just as so many No-Maj haters (like Voldemort and many of his followers) had No-Maj blood. "

After that long talk, she crossed her arms and turned to glance at Rafferty. It was his turn to speak now.

OOC: Rafferty will ask the next question!

[Rafferty Ainsworth]

Was Rafferty remotely concerned about the Head Girl’s thoughts? No. “Be quiet, you silly little girl.’’ Rafferty began mildly. The apple was being eaten before the lesson began but there was no need for him to explain that to a dimwit. “Professor Scrimgeour selected me as one of the replacements to one of the usual useless professors of this school hence you are more than welcome to run your mouth to him. I care not now or not ever about your ‘unfortunate position’. That will be twenty points now. Continue with your wayward behavior and you’ll be having detention with me nightly until the end of the term.’’ There was a wide smirk when O’Hara announced Cambridge was assigned a detention. Rafferty was still one hundred percent sure that O’Hara was trying to get a place in his and Scrimgeour’s good books.

For the love of power. Cambridge was annoying. Rafferty walked until he was directly in front of her desk. He towered over and glared down at him. “Cambridge, must you insist on being difficult? That was a stupid question. It seems you must as you thirst attention. From now until the end of the lesson, you are forbidden to utter a single word save for when either Professor O’Hara or I ask you to. You’re bent on following the rules, is it not? If you had read my rules, you would know that this is one of them as well. I suggest you get to following it this second.’’ Rafferty’s serious and no-nonsense expression should tell her that disobeying would be a very bad idea.

Rafferty with his head seemingly alot swollen due to his huge ego (not because he was thrilled that another student implied that Cambridge had a crush on him) pushed his hands into his trousers pockets to begin his prowl. Those sharp and cold eyes were bent on finding any wrong doings. It was a good thing he never got worked up or Cambridge surely would have sent up his blood pressure.

Unfortunately for him Rafferty did not notice any wrong doers. What a pity. Now it was his turn to carry out the lesson. Rafferty returned to the front of the classroom where he stood with his hands clasped behind his back.

“Between the period February 1692 to May 1693, twenty men and women were brutally executed for the practice of witchcraft after being found guilty. The Salem Witch trial is considered to be the deadliest of witch hunts in American History and occurred in the No Maj colonial times of Massachusetts.’’ There was a pause while Rafferty glared around. “Some of the women were in fact witches but they were innocent of what they were accused. The others? They were innocent No Maj. You should have been reading your Muggle Studies and History of Magic Text books. I want you to tell me what else you know about these trials.’’

OOC: We'll continue in 24 hours.

[Ginevra]

Daisy gave the question that Professor Ainsworth asked some serious thought before raising her hand. When she was called upon, she answered with, "None of those who were sentenced to death were burned at the stake. They were all hanged with the exception of an elderly farmer by the name of Giles Corey being crushed under stones for several days. Also, both men and women, including a girl of about five years old were victims of the trials of Salem."

[Symphora]

The talkative student, the headgirl and the professors should have a debate club...somewhere else. A joint lesson with two of his unfavourite subjects and PROFESSORS were already a pain. What more could he possibly endure now?
And as for the questions oh he has something to say about it. He raised his hand, "I believe those who were actual witches managed to survive the burning at the stake or whatever form of executions they were under. But those who were not, didn't. The muggles are still afraid of our world. And I think they couldn't find someone to blame, so they just picked someone whom they thought to be a witch." Like that incident with the bulletin board."Wrongly accused...for things they didn't do. Hmm, sounds familiar, isn't it Professor Ainsworth?"Nathan smirked.

[DaniDiNardo]

Jessa's expression remained impassive even at the woman's words that she....assumed were meant to be a taunt. The Ravenclaw knew many things and knew that she knew many things but didn't feel in the slightest bit inclined to prove as much to a woman that didn't seem to know anything. No. She would continue playing ignorant and in doing so save herself the unnecessary effort.

Blue eyes shifted from O'Hara to Ainsworth. He didn't get it, did he? The way she didn't at all flinch at him taking 15, him now taking 20? He could've taken a 100 but she wasn't as dumb as the expelled Hufflepuff to go saying so to him. Points didn't make her dance, points didn't make her sad, points didn't make her happy. They held no value to her. His threats did nothing to budge the Ravenclaw though it did shift her interest. Jessa hadn't failed to notice that in all the pointless jabs both professors had made, neither even attempted an answer. That was it. When things didn't go your way, use your power to bulldoze through.

How....primitive.

There was no point arguing. She looked up at the man that felt he could only gain control of the situation and assert some power if he stood directly towering over her but if he'd hoped to see her flinch he'd be disappointed. A blink was all the reaction the man received. A blink that didn't otherwise remove her impassive, if not disinterested gaze.

If the worst he could do was take points, then he wasn't at all intimidating. Even O'Hara had him beat--but only by default. Not a good place to be ranked considering the girl's current views on the woman.

"I don't know the answer to this question either." Came her simple answer. It was just easier saying she didn't know than rattling off all the information she'd actually acquired.

[DuckyLinJi]

Out of all the new professors that had started at Hogwarts, Ainsworth had to be his most hated. He didn't like any of them but that man had always had a special hatred place in his book. Perhaps it was the fact that he had taken over Professor Stewarts job and he had liked her the best out of all professors. So when he spoke about her as if she were useless...no...he DID called her useless, Dorian's jaw clenched and he crumbled up the page of his notebook where he had been writing his notes in while his fingers formed a fist.

Taking a deep breath, the Ravenclaw continuously told himself to stay calm. That nothing good could come out of punching the man in the nose. He was itching to do it though but he was not an idiot. Maybe instead he had to find Jessa after class and tell her that he supported her. Maybe that would cheer her up a bit?

"According to wizarding historians, they say that some of the judges were in fact Scourers out to seek personal revenge" he said after raising his hand up.

[Rafferty Ainsworth]

Was Rafferty expecting a great lot of information to come pouring out of the students' mouths? Yes and no. Yes for his previous classes were filled with some whom he admitted were studios. No for some were not and he deemed them lazy to put much effort into studying. Rafferty pointed to the Hufflepuff prefect. “Correct. Correct. Correct.’’ There was another glare thrown around to the rest of the class. “What are you looking at? Take notes.’’ If they had paid any attention to his previous lessons they would know that any wrong information provided by their fellows were corrected by him. Hale received glare of his own. “There is a possibility that some indeed did survive and were witches. The actual proof would have been lost in time. In the fourteenth century Wendelin the Weird was burned about forty seven times.’’ There was a look to O’Hara to confirm this. Rafferty was not the History expertise. “As for being blamed for the actions of others, Hale. I have no idea what you speak of.’’ How excellent. Finally the Head Girl got a hold of her tongue. Rafferty was pleased but acknowledged her with a curt nod. The thought that had occurred to him was that she would walk right out of the classroom. Rafferty nodded in the direction of Dorian. “Right. The Scourers actually infiltrated the panel for that exact reason.’’

Rafferty changed his stance by leaning against the side of his desk and crossing his arms across his chest. “These acts however heartbreaking, are forever etched into the history and lives or muggles and wizards alike. For instance In the 1920s the New Salem Philanthropic Society which was a No-Maj group looking to bring about the downfall of wizards and witches, called themselves the Second Salemers.''

“There are some American witches and wizards used the names of a few victims when expressing shock or anger many many years ago. These names included Mercy Lewis. At the entrance of the Magical Congress of the United States of America there is a monument there that pays homage to those killed during the trials.’’

Rafferty eased himself from against the desk. “Now comes the fun part of the lesson. The first of the activities.’’ From the top draw of his desk, a stack of papers was produced. “Quiz time.’’ Rafferty began to distribute a paper printed with ten easy Muggle related questions. “Put your best food forward. I’ll be announcing your marks in front of the entire class.’’

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Originally posted by Quiz Paper

1. The original Olympic Games were held in what location and what year?

2. Whose campaign slogan was "A Fair Deal for Wizards Who Deal Fair with Muggles?"

3. Which Muggle location in England contains a neighborhood with streets by the name of Magnolia Crescent and Wisteria Walk, as well as the Grunnings Drill Firm?

4. Who invented the Muggle telephone?

5. Which muggle born witch founded the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare?

6. A building or a residence for storing a car is called what?

7. Name four Muggle school subjects.

8. What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?

9. Name four Muggle modes of transportation.

10. Which Muggle profession(s) best coincides with being an employee of St. Mungos?

OOC: You have 3 days to complete this. Please actually RP the students working on the questions and providing answers. While the main activity is ongoing Rafferty will grade the papers. It is for this reason that this activity requires real answers. This ends on Thursday 8th November. Approximately 10 PM EST.

[Ginevra]

Daisy picked up her pen and notebook and began to write down information as Professor Ainsworth spoke.

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Originally Posted by Daisy Swann - Hufflepuff Fifth Year. Muggle Studies + History of Magic

There are conflicting tales in history regarding the trials at Salem. The most common belief is that witches were burnt at the stake (the story of the witch Wendelin the Weird allowing herself to be burned about forty-seven times thanks to a Flame-Freezing Charm might be an attributing factor to the rumours) whereas in reality men and women were hanged or in the case of elderly farmer Giles Corey, crushed under a large pile of stones.

Some witches might have survived the trials. Sadly, nearly 230 years after the original Salem trials had ended, a No-Maj (the US term for Muggle) group called the New Salem Philanthropic Society formed a group called The Second Salemers in order to bring the ruination of witches and wizards.

"Mercy Lewis" is a term that American witches and wizards use to express anger or shock. Its' origin stems from the name of one of the victims. A monument dedicated as a tribute to those that died in the trials is located at the entrance of the Magical Congress of the United States of America

Now it was quiz time. Daisy gave the questions a quick once-over before she began. She wasn't going to rush through the questions as rushing could easily result in getting the wrong answer. If she could provide extra information, then she would because it might help her get better marks.

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Originally Posted by Daisy Swann - Hufflepuff Fifth Year. Muggle Studies + History of Magic Quiz

1. The original Olympic Games were held in what location and what year?
The ancient version of the games occurred in Olympia, Greece (hence the term Olympics) from 776 BC to 393 AD. The version that the modern Olympics is based on was held in Athens, Greece in 1896.

2. Whose campaign slogan was "A Fair Deal for Wizards Who Deal Fair with Muggles?"
That was the slogan of Cornelius Oswald Fudge who was the British Minister of Magic between 1990 and 1996.

3. Which Muggle location in England contains a neighborhood with streets by the name of Magnolia Crescent and Wisteria Walk, as well as the Grunnings Drill Firm?
Little Whinging, Surrey where Vernon, Petunia and Dudley Dursley, along with Harry Potter resided. The Dursley were Muggles that raised Harry. Petunia was the older sister of Harry's mother, Lily. A Squib by the name of Mrs Arabella Figg also resided there.

4. Who invented the Muggle telephone?
Although Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell is known for inventing the first usable telephone, the first phone was invented by Italian Antonio Meucci.

5. Which muggle born witch founded the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare?
Hermione Jean Granger.

6. A building or a residence for storing a car is called what?
It is known as a garage.


7. Name four Muggle school subjects.
English, Mathematics, History and Science

8. What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?
A rubber duck's function is to provide entertainment to anyone (usually Muggles) who is taking a bath. It is shaped like a duck and it bobs atop the water's surface. It also makes a squeaking noise that tends to sound like a duck's quack when squeezed.

9. Name four Muggle modes of transportation.
Bus, helicopter, car and bicycle.

10. Which Muggle profession(s) best coincides with being an employee of St. Mungos
The Welcome Witch is similar to that of a receptionist at a Muggle hospital. Healers are like Muggle doctors, nurses, surgeons and maybe such workers as physiotherapists

[Dokimoto]

SPOILER!!: Catch Up

Funny enough, this was the kind of joint class that Jackson really enjoyed, but these professors together would definitely be different than Professor Stewart and Professor Curtains… Like… WAY different. He arrived on time to class and tried to get all yawning out of the way before coming into the room. Success? Only time would tell. He watched as the squabble began between Jessa and Professor Ainsworth… Of course. In this instance though, Jackson was completely on Jessa’s side. The double standard for ‘minions’ was abhorrently clear all too often. Jackson couldn’t believe the scene before him… but also he could very well because this was a norm now. HA! Jackson shook his head at Professor O’Hara’s comment about it being an apple versus chocolate. WHAT? She didn’t care because it was fruit?

Finally, the lesson was beginning and again, Jackson found himself in Jessa’s boat. “I don’t have anything I can add to her answer to be honest…” he replied to the professors, referencing Archer. Her answer to the question was pretty good… her attempt to rudeness to Jessa was not. What was happening today?? Whatever. He would just write down notes for now.

Scourers=police(-ish) turned bounty hunters. Second Salemers=Also corrupt.

Now the history mentioned by Professor Ainsworth had definitely been more familiar to Jackson. He remembered it being mentioned anyway. There was a PLAY and everything! Jackson continued writing notes while his classmates began answering the second question and he had to raise his eyebrows when Nathan spoke. More sass. More and more sass.

Then it was time to raise the eyebrows again. Jackson blinked slowly at Professor Ainsworth for a moment while he told them what was next. And it wasn’t the quiz part that made Jackson look up from his scribbling, but the fact that he was going to read everyone’s grades aloud? Not only did Jackson not need everyone knowing what he got on this quiz, but he didn’t care in the slightest what the other students got. This was clearly just to embarrass them.

Whatever. Time to get this going. When he saw the questions, Jackson felt a little relief that he knew some of the answers anyway. Okay some were easy as pie really… He wondered if there was a trick to it though because this stuff had like, nothing to do with the lesson so far. Did they need full sentences? Jackson didn’t feel it was necessary, but with the mood set so far, he decided he oughta.

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Originally Posted by Jackson’s Quiz Paper

1. The original Olympic Games were held in what location and what year?
The actual original Olympic Games was more of a track meet, first held in Greece sometime around 775BC, but the games more as we know them today began in the 1800s.

2. Whose campaign slogan was "A Fair Deal for Wizards Who Deal Fair with Muggles?"
Cornelius Fudge, who was the Minister for about 6 years.

3. Which Muggle location in England contains a neighborhood with streets by the name of Magnolia Crescent and Wisteria Walk, as well as the Grunnings Drill Firm?
These locations can be found in Surrey.

4. Who invented the Muggle telephone?
A Scottish man named Alexander Graham Bell.

5. Which muggle born witch founded the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare?
Hermione Granger was very passionate about elf rights once she learned of their history.

6. A building or a residence for storing a car is called what?
Cars are usually put in a garage. A garage is usually a big room separate from a residence, OR a workplace to get your automobile fixed.

7. Name four Muggle school subjects.
The core classes are usually Math, Science, Social Studies/History, and Language.

8. What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?
Rubber ducks are usually used by very young children as a distraction/toy in the bathtub. Ernie from Sesame Street even has a song about his rubber ducky. The most common style is a bright yellow with a squeaker inside.

9. Name four Muggle modes of transportation.
Most commonly used options include the train, car, airplane, and boat.

10. Which Muggle profession(s) best coincides with being an employee of St. Mungos?
Muggle Healers are usually trained as a doctor, nurse, or surgeon.

With that, Jackson skimmed through his answers again, but he knew that he had put all the information he knew for some of them. He hadn’t done too bad really. Then there were some (looking at you #8!) that made Jackson shake his head. He was preparing for OWLs and his professors wanted to talk about rubber ducks??

[DaniDiNardo]

She hadn't been listening. Throughout whatever the man had been on about, Jessa found her attention firmly fixed out the window. For this reason, the "sudden" announcement of a quiz took her by surprise. Was she prepared for one? Absolutely. Did she plan to be bothered with it? Not at all. Was it an issue that the man would announce her score to everyone? Not in the slightest. The right people already knew she was smart. The rest were inconsequential.

The Head Girl grimaced at the paper that was placed before her. With a nearly suppressed sigh, she reached for her quill and gave the questions nothing more than a few seconds thought.

Olympic games? No clue.

Muggle transportation? Muggle school subjects? Muggle jobs that matched Healers? Nope, clearly didn't know the answer to those either. Pity. they would be so disappointed, or perhaps they expected it. Either way, the scribbles she managed to put down were the only amount of energy she planned to put into this quiz. What did her school performance matter at this point? She'd already privately done her NEWTs. Equally important, she'd already done the exams for med school. Her brain was no longer inclined to regurgitate things it cared little for.

Rubber duck? Ah yes, she had the PERFECT answer for that one. The question about the garage? Her dad owned two cars in her lifetime, she knew what it was, but where was the fun in that?

Finally, after the last of the questions had been half hatted, the Ravenclaw handed it over.

Done.

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1. The original Olympic Games were held in what location and what year?

- No clue.

2. Whose campaign slogan was "A Fair Deal for Wizards Who Deal Fair with Muggles?"

- No way of knowing this information.

3. Which Muggle location in England contains a neighborhood with streets by the name of Magnolia Crescent and Wisteria Walk, as well as the Grunnings Drill Firm?

- I'm too poor at studying to know this answer.

4. Who invented the Muggle telephone?

- A man, I assume.

5. Which muggle born witch founded the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare?

- Must be a woman, because the question said ;witch'. As to whom, I haven't the foggiest.

6. A building or a residence for storing a car is called what?

- Never seen a car before let alone where one might be kept.

7. Name four Muggle school subjects.

- I know nothing about muggle education.

8. What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?

- To be rubbery?

9. Name four Muggle modes of transportation.

- Not sure, I haven't done the readings for this topic.

10. Which Muggle profession(s) best coincides with being an employee of St. Mungos?

- I dunno.

[Rafferty Ainsworth]

Why could Rafferty not keep the smirk off of his face? Because he was quite positive that most of the students had not studied or even come remotely close to picking up their books. Rafferty did not return to his desk but rather returned to prowling. In addition to his aim of finding more rule breakers Rafferty was now aiming to locate any cheaters. Students. They never could be trusted.

The was a pause here and a pause there while he stared into some papers. His smirk only grew wider as he took in some of the answers. Surprise quizzes were going to be needed to be given more often.

“Time’s up. Everyone, hand up your papers. Results will be given in sometime.’’ Rafferty made his way around to collect the papers before going to his desk to begin the marking.

OOC: Thank you for participating in this activity. Professor O’Hara will continue the lesson but Rafferty will pop in again with the quiz results.

[Goblinfrog]

The history of magic professor gave a small nod when Ainsworth looked at her for confirmation on Wendelin the Weird information. Yes, that was correct. Otherwise she leaned up against the wall with arm crossed and made no comment as he gave out the quiz. She wasn't going to sit in her chair because she had just been sitting there meditating for close to an hour. No, she was quite content to watch the students fill out their papers while she stood by doing nothing except feeling mentally grateful that Jessa had stopped speaking.

Then the quiz was over. Pulling herself away from the wall, Alice walked to the center of the room. It was now time for the main activity. "Underneath your desks we have placed boxes with materials you can use for this next activity. Please pull them out and place them on top of your desk." She waited a few moments for all the students to do this. When all of the boxes were out she resumed."Open your boxes and examine the contents within. Not everyone has the same items." When opened, they would find historical clothing like those worn by the Scourers and regular townsfolk of Salem. "Within these boxes you will find pieces for a costume. This is now your costume for the duration of this class. You will wear your costume on top of your school robes." Here she came to a small pause and allowed her eyes to gaze from one student to the next. All clear so far? She was trying to be as simplistic as possible in her language so there was no misunderstanding. This class had gone through enough drama, and she was not looking forward to having to punish any more students today.

The pause stretched on for approximately nine seconds. "What comes next will be a test of your knowledge of the organizations we have been studying in today's class. Not all of you have the same costume, naturally. We have divided you into two separate camps: Scourers and victims. If you are unable to tell what you are based on your costume, then you must have been dozing off while we were speaking." Hopefully not.


"After your costume completely covers your Hogwarts uniforms, please stand with your back and head straight. We are going to roleplay a little skit." She smirked as she said this, pivoting on her left heel in a slow moving circle until she was again facing the class. This next part was going to be fun. "In this skit, you will behave like how Scourers and their victims would behave towards one another during the Salem Witch Trials. The part you will be performing will be right after the Scourers have captured their victims. The victims will soon be put on trial, yet for now they are languishing in their crude prison cells. Those of you who are Scourers will walk away from the desks and come to stand near Professor Ainsworth and I. That way the desks will serve as prisons."

A few more things needed to be clarified before they could begin. Alice stopped pacing and turned to face the class. "We have actually simplified this activity for you by only dividing you into two groups instead of four. For instance, it is entirely up to you whether you are n No-Maj victim falsely accused of magic , or a true witch or wizard. You may roleplay accordingly to whichever resonates more within you, but keep in mind that you should not have any wands with you. The Scourers would not have allowed it. Similarly, those of you who are "Scourers" can choose whether you are true Scourers, or whether you are No-Maj Puritans from Salem. They dressed the same and acted the same when in each others presence, so you can be either. I will be watching your performances and mentally making notes in my head on how accurate your acting is in relation to history." Meanwhile, Professor Ainsworth would be grading their quiz results.

She glanced down at her watch. They were at the bottom of the hour. "You may begin now," she said, glancing up from her watch.


OOC: Woot, main activity time! You should have four days to complete this activity. It will end on approximately 8:00 PM Eastern Time Zone on Monday.

[Rafferty Ainsworth]

Was Rafferty paying any attention to the next activity? Not very much. Why? For two reasons: he already knew what the activity was and next, there were papers to be marked. Rafferty found it as usual easy to tune what was occurring around him. Since Rafferty knew all the answers the marking took no time at all. It was quite remarkable, these results. Some did exceptionally well. Others? They failed miserably. Those were the ones who needed to brush up immediately.

Rafferty waited until there was a quiet moment during the activity before getting to his feet again. “While I am impressed with some of you the others I am not. Those of you that did well deserve a pat on the back. The rest of you, you have too much catching up to do. I suggest you get your act together if you’re serious about your education. Stop monkeying around.’’ Rafferty’s cold gaze lingered on the Head Girl as he said that.

“Daisy Swann. Jackson Thomas.” Rafferty went on to list more names. “You each earn full or almost full marks. This will contribute to ten percent of your overall grade at the end of the term.’’ Here was where the smirk grew rather wide as those who had done terribly names were called. “... Jessa, Cambridge. Such atrocious results. You lot will not be receiving any bonus.’’ Still smirking, Rafferty returned to his seat.

OOC: Remember there's still time to complete the main activity.

[emjay]

Gunnar didn't take Muggle Studies as an elective, but History of Magic was still compulsory for students in his year. And even though he knew a lot about Muggle stuff from his family and having gone to a Muggle primary school, his mind drew a blank as he looked at some of the answers on this "quiz". Well. He'd answer the best he could. What could really happen anyway? He didn't take Muggles Studies and was only here because it was a joint class.

SPOILER!!: quiz

(I know we're past the due date with this part, so I understand if it can't be counted)

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1. The original Olympic Games were held in what location and what year?
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2. Whose campaign slogan was "A Fair Deal for Wizards Who Deal Fair with Muggles?"
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3. Which Muggle location in England contains a neighborhood with streets by the name of Magnolia Crescent and Wisteria Walk, as well as the Grunnings Drill Firm?
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4. Who invented the Muggle telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell

5. Which muggle born witch founded the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare?
Hermione Granger

6. A building or a residence for storing a car is called what?
garage

7. Name four Muggle school subjects.
Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, Gym

8. What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?
it's a bath toy for little kids

9. Name four Muggle modes of transportation.
cars, airplane, bicycle, subway

10. Which Muggle profession(s) best coincides with being an employee of St. Mungos?
doctor

Okay, he knew some of them, but the rest he left blank, unbothered with its incompleteness. And he turned it in silently when it was to be collected before turning his eyes on O'Hara again when she started speaking. It was a lot of words and he sort of zoned out a bit, but he did pull out the box from under his seat and place it on his desk.

He opened it and looked through it, pulling out the contents while O'Hara droned on and on. Gunnar had no clue what costume this was supposed to be, and no, he hadn't been sleeping through the lesson. Had either of them said what either group's clothing looked like? He was fairly sure they didn't, so he decided his looked more like one of the "victims" of the time and he pulled the costume on over his clothes before looking around to see who else was dressed like him so they could do whatever this was.