Lesson: CoMC Activity

[Kolyander]

It was a beautiful sun shiny day. Perfect weather in the early days of April to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Meet up with friends. Or perhaps join Professor Paton out on the grounds in the pasture for a Creatures Activity.

Birds could be heard chirping in trees, butterflies and bees visiting the flowers that were just starting to bloom. These were only some of the creatures out and about as the students made their way to the pasture where Hady was waiting for them. Nothing at all today was left secret, several long tables were set up. One for drinks of various kinds, another with some snacks. The main featured snack being cookies in the shape of today's creature, cookies everyone would get to decorate for themselves!

Another table had loads of arts and crafts supplies of all kinds, feathers, markers, glue, glitter, fabrics. If the students might need it for this fun project, chances were it was there. The final table was empty but had chairs around it for them all to work at.

Their professor was tending to a bird that was making sounds similar to cries. Over and over again this is what could be heard from the Augurey. It was too much of a lovely day for rain, no?

OOC: Hello everyone! Welcome to the CoMC Activity! This isn't a lesson, it's only for fun so no points will be given. It's open to all students and staff!

[FearlessLeader19]

Was he dressed comfortably? Yes. Was he enjoying this fine weather today? Also yes. It was difficult to believe his fourth year was winding down. In a handful of months, he’d be a fifth with a bunch of exams on his shoulders. But that was a problem for the distant-ish future.

Making it to the pastures, the Slytherin observed the surroundings. What had Aunty Hady planned for them today? Tables, food and artsy supplies. It seemed she had planned a lot for her students. But hang on…

That was an Augurey!

Being a creatures lover, Ary could barely contain his excitement as he quickly went over to Hady. “Need some help, Professor?” he asked hopefully.

[Nordic Witch]

JT liked creatures, and taking apart in a fun outdoorsy activity involving creatures of the unknown variety sounded exciting. The second year snake boy, dressed comfortably, but sensible since it was still fickly april weather and headed down to grounds and pastures for the activity. JT hoped that they'd get to pet, and help tend to some creatures, but time would tell. He heard the bird cries long before he saw Aryan and Professor Paton in the pasture along with a bird that he recognized from his CoMC book to be augurey. Would they be working with birds today? Ooh maybe he'd get to see a phoenix, that'd be awesome. Approaching Professor Paton and Aryan he called out with a big smile "Hi Professor Paton, and Hi Ary! Will this be a bird activity?" The question was of course directed to Professor Paton since she was the organizer of the activity.

[Kolyander]

Bryony couldn't be more ready for today's activities if she tried. Long blonde hair was pulled back off her face into a messy french braid, and she had on a comfortable pair of purple overalls with a stripped shirt. Whatever her mama had planned, this girl was ready for it! Her excitement was clear as she skipped over to join those already gathered in the pasture, blue eyes trying to take in all the tables at once.

"Ary! Hi JT, hiya mama!" She beamed, wiggling her fingers in greeting. "What are we do-..." The question fell short on her lips as she spotted the bird that was making all that news. Poor thing. Such a pretty Augurey for it to be crying like that. "Ooooh, so pretty!" Hi there birdie!


There was a shift in Hady's attention as the students began to arrive. Her smile growing as she hears her nephew's voice and the excitement within it. "Hello there, Mister Atreyu-Rehman." She looked between him and the wailing Augurey. "I would love some help. Our visitor here.." There was a nod of her head at the greenish-black bird, "Seems to be telling me that there's rain coming. Now, it doesn't feel like rain is on the way, but.. I do have high trust in the creatures knowing what they are crying about. What do you think?" Will their activities this afternoon be rained out?

The following young snake to arrive got a wave in greeting as she spoke. "Good afternoon, Mister Forsfelle. Yes, it will be! On top of meeting our new friend here..," Cue a nice long shrieking cry from the Augurey. "There's other things planned." Not to worry, she would fill them all in on things shortly!

Annnnd yet another Slytherin to join them. This one her own daughter. "Hello Miss Paton." No correction was made this time at being addressed as 'mama', as she was trying not to grin about it today. "Indeed, this is a very lovely bird." Hopefully the things planned would take the students minds off of the mysterious graying affect that has been taking place on most everything and everything around them all.

"If you like you're welcome to come over and interact with our friends here. For those that don't know, this is an Augurey. Her name is Stormy because her cries for tell rain." A fitting name she thought. "Despite her cries she is very friendly." So the students need not worry about getting close to her. "There's also drinks and snacks for anyone that's hungry... Including some special cookies for you all to decorate yourselves featuring Augurey's. And lots of supplies for everyone to create their very own Augurey." They could make a puppet, a statue, a stuffie.. whatever their hearts desired!

[FearlessLeader19]

It really was no surprise to see Bry arrive with such force and enthusiasm. Ary grinned and wiggled his fingers at her. Hi, girlfriend! “Professuh, not ‘mama’,’’ he corrected softly in that weird accent that seemed to have gripped the School. But yes, the Augurey could definitely be a lovely bird to look at. Oh hi, JT! He gave the younger boy a grin.

Now the Slytherin turned his attention back to the bird and Aunty Hady. He cast an automatic glance upwards before replying. “I trust creachus too, Professuh. So if ouwah friend says it’ll rain, it will.” Cue another glance at the sky. However, he was thrilled that he - and his classmates - would be able to interact with Stormy before going off to do something fun. “Hi, Stohmy. Nice to meet ya!” Er… would the bird allow Ary to give her a little pet?

While that was being figured out, he asked Bry, “Want to design a cookie with me?”

[Kolyander]

Ary's wiggly fingered greeting earned an even brighter smile from her. The gentle correction he gave about calling her mama 'mama' rather than professor, that got him a giggle and innocent smile. It wasn't her fault if saying mama came naturally. Glad he agree! But when didn't he? The boyfriend was the bestest at liking the same things as her.. when it came to creatures anyhow.

Bry wiggled her fingers at Stormy the Augurey. Lookit how sweet it was! As much as she wanted to give Stormy a pet as well, she could wait until Ary had his turn. Startling the bird would be a terrible idea. Huh? Cookies?! Of course she did! "Yesssss!" Was she already bouncing on her toes in excitement again? Mayyyyyybe.

Cue her hand reaching out to grasp a hold of his fingers so they could stay close to one another.

While she hadn't corrected Bryony, Aryan did. The way he always looked out for her daughter was by far the sweetest. He was so good for her child, hopefully he knew that. Her smile had to say it all though as she watched the two of them together interacting with Stormy who seemed to be enjoying the attention for very much. As for being petted, yes please! They were very welcome to smooth her feathers nicely. As for it raining though, hopefully it would hold off until after the activities that had been planned.

"Go right ahead and decorate them. There's plenty to use. Different icings, chocolates and little candies." There was lots for the students to use. Hady knew that not everyone liked the same things so she had made sure there was all types of things to put on the cookies.

[FearlessLeader19]

Ary was never afraid to correct Bry, though he always made extra care to do so gently and not to come off as though he knew best. The fact that she and Aunty Hady always seemed to appreciate his efforts told him that he was doing something right. The respective giggle and smile that followed his words confirmed as much.

But it was sorted now: he and Bry were off to decorate a cookie! Or two? Three? Who knows how many they would get to complete before the activity had to wrap up. Ary reached out to give Stormy a quick pet on the head with a finger before turning to head off to the cookies and the decorating materials. “Wuh designs should we go wih, Bry?” he asked as they approached the table. “Creachus seem like a good choice. Wuh do you think?” He was always ready to listen to all the ideas.

[Kolyander]

The gentle way Ary always handled things when it came to her was much more appreciated than he would ever understand. It's what she needed most, the gentle hand of guidance from those she cared deeply for. Bry could never get upset with him for only trying to help her.

Cookies! As long as they each got a cookie, that would be nice. Though she was never opposed to sharing with him. But first, a very light smoothing of Stormy's was given. A moment to marvel at how soft the feathers were and the quiet cooing sound the bird made when both she and Ary patted her. So beautiful!

Her attention was once again captured by the boyfriend, her smile widening. "We gotta decorate the creature ones! Maybe some friends too if there's enough time." Surely they would enjoy some cookies as well. "When we're done.. want to makes a Augurey puppet thing with me?" They could decorate like their new friend!

A warm smile remained on Hady's face as the students interacted with Stormy. The Augurey was indeed a gorgeous bird and the respect that she was being given made this professor very proud. "There's also various types of drinks if you two want anything while you decorate those cookies." As for her, perhaps she would get herself a cup of tea.

[FearlessLeader19]

“Thank you, Professuh,’’ the Slytherin replied. He’d keep that in mind about the liquid refreshments. Knowing Aunty Hady, she was to have set out some iced tea, which he would divulge in shortly.

Then Bry could always expect him to correct her in a gentle manner! It was, after all, a natural way for him to do so. But right now, the focus was on all the activities they were going to do together. Having never tried his had at cookie decorating, it was why it appealed so much to him. Of course, he was also open to doing something Bry wanted to as well. “We can do thah,’’ came his confirmation. What fun that’ll be as well!

“Whah creachuh should we start with for the decorating?” Ary asked, reaching for one of those piping bags with a thin tip. It held yellow frosting. “Dragon?” Those were the girlfriend’s favourite so he wouldn’t mind starting of with that.