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lemondrop13 · 10-28-2007, 01:51 PM

You enter the Arithmancy classroom to see neat and exactly-positioned rows of wooden desks and chairs, the latter of which have cushions in a myriad of colors and textures to match your comfort and liking. The walls are filled with thick wooden shelves, on which rest a seemingly endless number of Arithmancy texts and the occasional Ancient Runes and Divination reference.

When you look to the front of the room, you see a tall, blonde-haired woman leaning against a desk made of dark angelique wood. In contrast to the darkness of the desk, this woman appears bright and vibrant, some of it due to her bright fuschia robes and some of it due to the vitality of her aura. The woman, your professor, is a new face among the Hogwarts staff. She smiles at you as you enter the classroom and gestures for you to take a seat...

Dasha · 10-28-2007, 04:42 PM

Ginny spoke clearly as she rased her hand "Pythagoras was a greek philosopher, mathmatition and mystic. He is historically known as the father of numbers and that he thought that the higher an objects vibration the more spirit force it had therefore positive its nature, and the less the vibration the less force and more negative action" Ginny smiled proudly hoping to get it right.

FireInDarkness23 · 10-28-2007, 04:43 PM

Isabella, having found this passage in the text particularly interesting knew the answer off the top of her head, "Arithmancy is credited to Pythagoras, a sixth-century B.C.E. Greek philosopher, mathematician, and mystic, who is historically known as “the father of numbers." He established a school founded on numerous strong beliefs, one of which was that all life could be predicted and measured in rhythmic patterns or cycles because everything was related to mathematics."

Saz Hale · 10-28-2007, 04:43 PM

Ryan wrote down all his fellow classmates answers and looked about the classroom

relly1611 · 10-28-2007, 04:47 PM

"In the Muggle world,Pythagoras is known as a mathematician and philosopher,and mostly for the theorem that has his name and refers to triangles."Jess said after rasing her hand.

the bright light · 10-28-2007, 04:54 PM

oli sat down at his desk spinning his pensil between his fingers, sighing oli looked up at the board as he wrote down what was on the board.
"professor will there me homework today, becuase im a little busy" oliver asked the teacher up front of the class.
oli didn't really like doing homework but if he had to do it it would be done.

*Nordic Witch* · 10-28-2007, 04:55 PM

Izzie added her edittion to the many answer to professor Shackelton's question saying "Pythagoras was a philosopher, mathmetican and mystic formerly known as the 'father of number's'. Pythagoras is known for the belief that the higher the object's vibration, the more spirit it contained and therefore a more positive nature. A lower vibration object will then have a negative nature. He belived that everything in the universe comes together to create unity."She paused for a moment and added "Pythagoras was born on Samos, but spent most of his life in Southern Italy where he founded a school based on his strong belief that everything can be predicted and be related to Mathematics."

lemondrop13 · 10-28-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SenoritaMaxie

Shel's hand went into the air yet again.

"Pythagoras was an influential Greek mathematician and philosopher, best known for the theorem, in muggle Geometry, which bears his name: the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that the square described upon the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares described upon the other two sides. Pythagoras is attributed with its geometrical demonstration he is attributed. He is also said to have popularized it. The dictum of the Pythagorean school was that All is number."

He hoped he was correct; he really did.

Macadrian nodded slowly while saying, "The information you have given is correct, despite that it does not apply to Arithmancy, per se, it does give us a balanced view of who Pythagoras was. One point."

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Originally Posted by Loki

Ryan raised his hand again: "the Pythagorean method was developed by Pythagoras, a Greek mathematician and metaphysician who lived during the 6th century BCE. He was most widely known for his proposition that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides."

"The same applies to you. Interesting tidbits will earn you one point."

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Originally Posted by SlytherinSistah

Claudian raised his hand, "He was a greek mathematician and spiritual figure. And I believe he pioneered the belief that everything in this world was related to numbers."

"Yes, you are correct. And this is a very important point! This belief that everything was related to numbers fueled his fascination with mathematics AND arithmancy. Two points."

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Originally Posted by Faerilicious

After scribbling all that the Professor said in her journal, Sabrina's hand shot up in the air again. "Pythagoras was a sixth-century B.C.E. Greek philosopher, mathematician and mystic. He is historically known as 'the father of numbers' as the acknowladged birth of Arithmacy is credited to him." She said.

"The birth of Arithmancy is credited to Pythagoras, yes. One point to you."

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Originally Posted by caseym

Saylie raised her hand again and added, "He also founded a religion: Pythagoreanism and believed that numbers are the rulers of forms and ideas and the cause of gods and demons."

"While I would call it more of a philosophy than a religion, what you say is indeed correct and interesting! One point!"

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Kerry smiled up at the professor as another point went to Gryffindor. Raising her hand again, she said, " Pythagoras was a mathematician and philosopher. He is best known as the founder of Pythagoreanism, and many call him the father of numbers. He believed everything related to mathematics and in particular to numbers. In relation to that he thought that things in life also happened in everything could be predicted and measured in rhythmic patterns or cycles."

Macadrian clapped her hands together once and exclaimed, "Precisely! This is a key point! The belief that all things in life were related to and could be explained by numbers and that life has cycles and patterns is a key element to Pythagoras' beliefs and to our study of Arithmancy! Two points!"

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Originally Posted by Dasha

Ginny spoke clearly as she rased her hand "Pythagoras was a greek philosopher, mathmatition and mystic. He is historically known as the father of numbers and that he thought that the higher an objects vibration the more spirit force it had therefore positive its nature, and the less the vibration the less force and more negative action" Ginny smiled proudly hoping to get it right.

"Brilliant! You've brought in the element of vibrations! This is also very important. Numbers can vibrate at higher and lower states, with the higher representing the positive aspects of that number and the lower representing the negative. A person can be expressing either a high or a low at different stages in their lives. Two points to you!"

Professor Shackleton continued, "Pythagoras was indeed a sixth-century BCE Greek mathematician and mystic. He was born on the Greek island of Samos but moved to Italy to establish a Mystery School. This school initiated leaders of humanity into ways of knowing the laws of Universal Principle. His school taught self-perfection, philosophy, science, social reform, music, astrology, astronomy, arithmancy, nutrition, hygeine, medicine, and leadership - all of which were considered mysteries of the time. Now, you may wonder why this information about Pythagoras' history is important to the study of numbers. Well, I think it is vital to know where this area of magic originated in order to appreciate how far it has come."

Professor Shackleton walked between the students desks, looking at their notes periodically. She then added, "I suppose now would be a good time to move on to what you really came here to understand and learn - the numbers! I am not going to cover every single number's characteristics in class. I will choose several that I feel relevant or interesting. However, you will be responsible for all the numbers' qualities listed in the text because they will be pertinent to your study of Arithmancy this term and for the remainder of your education.

"So, let's start with the number one. What life stage does this number represent and what key words are associated with it?"

Slytherin Fox · 10-28-2007, 05:09 PM

"It represents the beginning," Excelsior said. "Key words are independence, innovation and leadership."

Saz Hale · 10-28-2007, 05:10 PM

Ryan wrote down what the professor said and thought about the answer to the next question

shortfry · 10-28-2007, 05:11 PM

Kerry's read from her text book as her hand shot in the air, "The number one represents the beginning of life. The key words that go with it are, Pioneering spirit, direction, strong-willed, originality, innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, adventure, and symbolic of beginnings."

caseym · 10-28-2007, 05:11 PM

Saylie rasied her hand again, she knew this one. "One is the number for Independence, some of the key words associated with it are innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, and adventure, it also represents beginnings." She knew there were a few others, but couldn't remember all of them.

Faerilicious · 10-28-2007, 05:11 PM

"Number one represents the beginning." Sabrina said once she had jotted everything down. "The key words that go with it are ... Pioneering spirit, strong-willed, originality, innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, adventure, and symbolic of beginnings" She knew she had missed one ... "Aaaaaaand ... Direction?" She added.

SlytherinSistah · 10-28-2007, 05:11 PM

"The number one, Professor, is associated with the begining stage of a persons life. It is also associated with words that are linked to Aries, such as, independence, boldness, leadership, and innovation.", Claudian had the feeling he was forgetting something, but tried not to show it.

Sinister Snape · 10-28-2007, 05:11 PM

Raising her hand, "The number one is the beginning life stage and the key words used in association with it are direction, strong-willed, originality, innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, and adventure."

relly1611 · 10-28-2007, 05:12 PM

Jessica raised her hand:"Number one represents the beginning of life and it is associated with words like independence,leadership,inovation."

Loki · 10-28-2007, 05:13 PM

Still trying to earn more points, he try once more: "I believe that Pioneering spirit, direction, strong-willed, originality, innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, adventure, and symbolic of beginnings are the key words for this number but as for the life stage I don't know"

FireInDarkness23 · 10-28-2007, 05:14 PM

Isabella had to think about this for a minute. When the answer came to her her hand shot up in the air and she said, "The life stage associated with the number one is the Beginning. Some key words associated with the number one are: Pioneering spirit, direction, strong-willed, originality, innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, adventure, and symbolic of beginnings."

Maxilocks · 10-28-2007, 05:14 PM

Shel raised his hand.

"The life stage that the number one is associated with is the start, the beginning of everything. It is the number of the individual, the solitary unit. Key words linked to it include focus, single-mindedness, determination, leadership, invention, ego, dominance, isolation, loneliness and innovation."

Dasha · 10-28-2007, 05:14 PM

"the number one is assiosiated with Beginning, independence, innovation, leadership," ginny stated confidently." and some key wirds are, Pioneering spirit, direction, strong-willed, originality, innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, adventure, and symbolic of beginnings"

Saz Hale · 10-28-2007, 05:17 PM

Ryan wrote down all of his classmates answers he was really no good at the subject he would have to read his textbook before the next lesson

vivian94 · 10-28-2007, 05:20 PM

Vivian put her hand up she was pretty sure this time." The no. 1 represents Beginning, independence, innovation, leadership. Its the beginning,or the source from which everything else springs. It's considered the first stage in the process of manifestation, or creation, or emanation.

lemondrop13 · 10-28-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by the bright light

oli sat down at his desk spinning his pensil between his fingers, sighing oli looked up at the board as he wrote down what was on the board.
"professor will there me homework today, becuase im a little busy" oliver asked the teacher up front of the class.
oli didn't really like doing homework but if he had to do it it would be done.

Professor Shackleton's eyes narrowed a bit and for the first time all class, her smile faultered. She looked at the student and replied, "Oliver, if you are too busy to do my homework and to attend my classes, you are more than welcome to escort yourself out. But I am too busy to have to answer these types of questions in the middle of my lesson. Two points taken from Slytherin for your cheek. And if you persist in this manner, it will be more." Professor Shackleton didn't like taking points from houses, but students needed to obey the rules.

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Originally Posted by Linda Black

"It represents the beginning," Excelsior said. "Key words are independence, innovation and leadership."

"That is correct. One does represent the beginning life stage and the major key words are independence, innovation, and leadership. One point."

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Originally Posted by shortfry

Kerry's read from her text book as her hand shot in the air, "The number one represents the beginning of life. The key words that go with it are, Pioneering spirit, direction, strong-willed, originality, innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, adventure, and symbolic of beginnings."

"Thank you for giving us a bit more information, though I would rather you recall it from memory than read from the book. But good none the less. One point to you."

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Originally Posted by caseym

Saylie rasied her hand again, she knew this one. "One is the number for Independence, some of the key words associated with it are innovative, ambitious, courageous, determined, and adventure, it also represents beginnings." She knew there were a few others, but couldn't remember all of them.

"Excellent memory! You are quite correct! One point!"

"Let's move on to another number. Who can tell me which number represents the following traits - stability, security, foundation, power, and wisdom?"