Willow wrote her name in the journal and began writing the calculations

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-1--95-7-5--1-9
Saylie Lynne Lavik
1-73--3-55--3-4-2

Saylie= 26= 2+6=8
Lynne= 25= 2+5=7
Lavik=19=1+9=10=1

8+7+1=16
1+6=7

Destiny Number= 7

Saylie looked up, "Seven, Does that look right professor?" She automatically turned to the corresponding page in her textbook, eager to know what the seven stood for.

Excelsior began writing out the equations.

E X C E L S I O R - R O M U L U S - B L A C K

5 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 9 + 6 + 9 = 47 = 4 + 7 = 11 = 2

9 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 29 = 11 = 2

2 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 11 = 2

2 + 2 + 2 = 6

"My destiny number is 6", Excelsior said. "But look at this, I've got 3 11's in my name. That's really interesting."

Kerry looked over the numbers and rubbed her eyes. One thing she was not good at was mathematics and too many numbers began to make her head spin. She raised her hand, "Professor forgive me, but could you double check I did this ok....it's just that numbers and I don't always get along." Kerry chuckled.

Touy worked out her name she had no middle name but that was not her problem that was her parent choice.

Touy Dun
2+6+3+7 4+3+5
1+8 1+2
9 + 3
1+2
3 My Destiny number is

THREE (3): Your deepest desire is to make people happy, to create enthusiasm, to laugh, and to encourage all to strive to be their best. You love life and enjoy using your creative talents. In matters of the heart and friendship, you may change your mind often because you just want to have fun! You often trip over your own enthusiasm, being overtly flirtatious or friendly.

That seem a funny destiny for a shy person maybe it was the secret desire.

Professor Shackleton walked up to the board and stood behind the Gryffindor student. As she checked over her work, she confirmed that the girl did have a Master number in her first name. As much to her as to the rest of the class, Macadrian called out, "Everyone look here! Do you all see how she has a Master number in her last name? Remember what I said about the last name - it tells you the characteristics you've inherited from your family. When she analyzes her Destiny number for her entire name as a whole and for each component, this thirty-three is likely to represent her inherited traits. Torie, be sure to share your analysis with us very loudly and clearly so we can see if you think it is accurate."

Turning away from the board, Professor Shackleton announced, "I would like you all to do the same - first analyze your actual Destiny number for the whole name. This is the most important analysis. Then analyze each component name and see how their meanings fall into place with your overall interpretation. Give your evaluation of these in your journal as well. And be sure to look for Master Numbers 11, 22, and 33 before you reduce. So if you have a 2, 4, or 6 as your reduced number, look back one step for a possible Master number. And make sure you write it in the format I mentioned - Master number first, followed by a backslash, followed by the reduced number."

Professor Shackleton had begun weaving through the desks, checking the students work, and happened upon the desk of Miss Greenwood. Pointing to the student's first name written in her journal, she spoke softly, "Miss Greenwood, you have a small mistake right here that has changed your Destiny number completely. You have translated the letter 'E' to a 6, but it is actual a 5. So your first name should add up to twenty-eight, and reduce first to ten, and then to one, making your overall Destiny Number an eleven - a Master Number! And be sure to write it as I mentioned before - Master number first, then a backslash, then the reduced number. (OOC: 11/2) Other than that, you've done very well. Keep up the hard work."

Professor Shackleton made her way over to Saylie's desk and took a peak at her work. "It looks right to me! Nice job. You can start your analysis now."

Professor Shackleton overhead the boy speaking at his desk and glanced down at his journal. "Oh my! You do have three 11s! That is rare and very special! Be sure to do a good evaluation and see how those are meant to relate with your six Destiny Number."

Professor Shackleton strided over to Kerry's desk and viewed her work. Spotting a small error, Macadrian pointed to the girl's math and said, "Look here in your first name. You've written a six for the E instead of a 5. But when you were originally writing your name you'd written it correctly. Just a small error, but it does completely change the outcome. Your first name should add up to thirty-two, which will reduce to 5. You'll need to adjust your math below that point too because it changes your overall Destiny number. Then you can start your analysis."

Saylie looked up "7":

"Your mission in life is to evaluate and seek out. Your purpose is to dig deeply and contemplate all you happen upon, using your skill at analysis and your scrupulous ways to find inner wisdom. Learning to express your sharp scrutiny and being thoughtful and discerning will lead you toward your destiny. You're destined for educating the world. Specialize and teach your wisdom"

Saylie grinned, this sounded perfect...though it would probably fit any Ravenclaw a little, it fit her exactly...She was every one of these things. "Wow, this sure is accurate!" She beamed, no wonder this was her favorite class, she felt like she had already learned more in this class than all of the others combined.

She then looked up each individual aspect. "Okay," she mumbled, "Start with the first name: 8: "Leader...Skilled at business and organization...Hmm." She flipped to the next number, "Oh, okay, it's a 7 as well." Then to the last: Your mission in life is to cultivate the self and to become a leader. Your purpose in life is to be indomitable, take the initiative, be independent, original, innovative and take charge - all to develop your sense of self, your will, and your determination. Learning to stand on your own, think for yourself, and individuate your character, as well as new things, new ideas, and unique activities provide great opportunity for your to approach your destiny. You are destined for leadership - be it and teach it. 1: "One means culitvate self and become a leader." She blinked and referenced all three together as she had written them down.

"According to the individual aspects of my name, I am meant to be a leader, both first and last indicate that, and middle indicates teaching others my wisdom...so it is a form of leadership as well." She wrote this down as well, then looked up, "Professor? Is it common for all three names to have similar meanings? Or is it possible to create links where there are none and misinterpret the meanings?"

"It is quite possible for all three names to have similar meanings, although it is also possible to misinterpret meanings. Let's take another look at yours, shall we? A first name gives you the most personal lessons. As an eight first name, most of your personal lessons will come from trying to take command of yourself and discover your own power. You will learn the most about yourself by trying to discover your abilities. This makes perfect sense.

"Now, your middle name is a seven, which reveals hidden abilities that you don't necessarily like. Perhaps you feel like you over-contemplate things that you shouldn't, like friendship and love. Or perhaps you scrutinize people too much and you don't like that, but you ability to discern things about people is there. I obviously can't say which applies to you - that is for you to decide, but that is how you should approach this exercise.

"And finally your last name tells the characteristics you've inherited from your family, and yours is a one. Do you come from a family of leaders? People who are independent and take charge of situations? If you do, this number makes perfect sense. Be sure to evaluate each name in the context of what it tells us as a whole. I hope that helped a bit."

Zoraida started looking up her numbers starting with her destiny number which was 4. Looked like a slight description of her house hard-working however she did not like the whole destined for management. She had seen management at home and definitly decided she wanted to be the one doing things not directing others to have all the fun playing with stuff. Zoraida asked " I think my destiny number is wrong as I am definitely not destined for management. I like doing things to much"

Then she looked at her other numbers. Her first name had one of those master numbers an 11/2 and even matched with her astrological sign since she was born in December. Plus she was definitely creative and just ignored all that spiritual stuffy. Then her middle name which was 7 she was a bit smart. Mostly through hard work not through any natural brains. She did like science and stuff so it made a bit of sense. Her last name had that pesky little 4 come up again. However alone as a number it made real sense just as a destiny number it didn't she guessed. As though she was hardworking and such she was not management.

“Thank you professor, I told you numbers and I don’t seem to get along. I hope that’s not a bad sign.” Kerry laughed , as she began to rework her numbers, slowly starting from scratch to be sure she got it right.

“Ok this should be more like it then….” Kerry said aloud, happy she thought she had finally got it right. “Is this correct now Professor?”

"You are destined to be a master healer. Love and teach love to us all," Excelsior read after reading what the sum of three 11's, 33, meant for his life path number. "Whoa, that's heavy! I don't know -- I don't know if I can be all these things, after all I am a Slytherin. A master healer?" He shook his head in confusion. This defied all expectations he had ever had of what his life would be like. Could it be right?

Professor Shackleton chuckled along with Kerry and then said, "Yes, all is correct now. Be sure to do your evaluation quickly before I move on to the next part of the lesson."


Professor Shackleton wandered the classroom a bit longer and then repositioned herself at the front of the room. "Now, I know some of you are still working, but I think it is time to move onto the next element of the core - The Heart's Desire/Soul Urge Number. What does this number reveal to us?"

"It reveals such things as your talents, strengths and specific abilities," Excelsior said.

"It describes our secret thoughts and wishes",Jess answered.

Kerry looked up the number 3 for destiny to see what it revealed.
“Yup, that’s more like me..I love to help others and I certainly do have a gift for words…annoyingly so sometimes.” Kerry laughed to herself as she took notes in her journal.

“Now let’s see about my first name,” Kerry said as she read to herself:
“Well I certainly hope that I do embrace opportunities, it certainly would take me far if I did, although I’ve never been one for change…so that will be interesting to see how I handle that.” Kerry thought as she put the notes in her journal.

“Ok, what does my middle name say about me?” Kerry wondered as she looked for the number one and began to read:
“Wow, another one that says I am destined to be a leader…be it teach it…hmmm interesting.” Kerry thought as she had always thought of being some sort of teacher when she graduated but was never quite sure she had what it takes, but according to everything she was reading today, it was reinforcing the ideas she had always thought about. “Perhaps this is something I need to take a bit more seriously…” she thought to herself as she jotted down notes about her middle name.

“And lastly we come to the last name.” Kerry mumbled…not liking being behind her classmates already.
“Awe what a sweet one this is…and to be a teacher is to nurture… perhaps it’s meant to be. Ahhh…who knows.” Kerry smiled shaking her head in confusion. “Too much to think about right now. I just need to finish these notes.” she said to herself as she scribbled furiously in her journal.


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Just as she took the last note for herself she heard the Professor ask another question. Rubbing her aching wrist, she raised her hand.

“Ummm.. The soul number…right I do know this one…just a sec…” Kerry said aloud, catching her breath. “Ok sorry Professor, just getting caught up, Ok, the soul number…this number reveals kinda like your innermost wishes. It tells you what your deepest and most heartfelt desire is in life … and by this I mean the thing you truly value in life, the one thing as the text book says, that feeds your soul….it gives you meaning to live by and gives you something to reach for an try to achieve, if that makes sense. If you can obtain this wish then you are fulfilled if that makes sense.”

"That applies more to the Life Path number than it does to the Heart's Desire."

"That is correct! 1 point to you!"

"Precisely correct! 1 point to Gryffindor!"

Turning her large blue eyes upon her students, Macadrian added, "Your Soul Number tells what you long for and what your soul wants to express in this lifetime. There are times when the Soul Number will dominate your energy, subordinating all other traits and characteristics, even those of the Life Path and Destiny Numbers. When this happens, your Soul Number will call you to people and places that resonate with your own energy. These times are asking you to hear the song of the soul, and are times to nurture and feed the very core of your being."

After letting the students digest that bit of information, Professor Shackleton asked, "So how do we calculate this number?"

"The same way as the destiny number, by adding the letters of each name at birth together and coming up with the total value," Excelsior said. He hoped he was right this time!

Tori raised her hand. "We already have numbers assigned to each of the letters in our birth names, so now we have to add up the numbers that represent all of the vowels in your first name, middle name, and last name. Then we have to add up those three totals," she answered.

Professor Shackleton listened to the boy's explanation and corrected, "You're very close but you don't just add up any letters. If it was all the same letters as the Destiny number, you wouldn't have any way to distinguish the two."

"Exactly! It is the vowels that are key in determining the Heart's Desire! 1 point to Hufflepuff!

"Now, it is very important when working with the Heart's Desire/Soul Urge number that you be careful about how to handle the letter 'Y.' In some instances the 'y' can be considered a vowel, and thus added in the Soul Urge Number, and other instances where it is a consonant. Here are the rules for determining the place of the 'Y'."

With a flick of her wand, the following appeared on the board:

"Keeping this rule in mind, I would like everyone to find their Heart's Desire Number and then use your textbook to determine its meaning. Here is an example of my calculations."

Using her wand to write in the air, the following floated above Professor Shackleton's head:

Saylie wrote down this new information then the calculations:

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-1--95-7-5--1-9
Saylie Lynne Lavik

1+9+5=15 1+5=6
Saylie=6
7+5=12 1+2=3
Lynne=3
1+9=10 1+0=1

Full name= 6+3+1=10 1+0=1

Heart's Desire= 1

ONE (1): You want to lead more than anything and may want to control others too. You do not like being subordinate or taking orders. 1 Soul Numbers are often ambitious, independent, headstrong, and willful. You stay away fom teams, committees - and mediocrity. In matters of the heart and friendship, everything is great when the object of your affection/friendship lives up to your expectations. You expect that person to be as charming, clever, and independent as you are. You may seem cold or distant but it is only because you are protecting yourself.

Saylie blinked. You want to lead more than anything... She shook her head as she silently went over that list of qualities. You may seem cold or distant... Oh I hope not! she thought. Hmmm, Maybe her hearts desire was hidden even from her. She'd have to think about this one a bit more.

Kerry began to write down her name and corresponding numbers again and then wrote down just the vowel numbers and started to add them together:
Kerry double checked her numbers a few times and then satisfied, she quickly turned to the textbook to see what four meant and read:

"Like to be in control...I'm not so sure about that one I'm not a control freak am I?" Kerry asked herself, "but again maybe as I get older this will change." Kerry shrugged.."Now what else? "a great facilitator, bringing out the best in each individual... In matters of the heart and friendship, you are practical in emotional attachments and like to keep things under control." Kerry read that and nearly gasped. "Wow..ok that is me all the way. I'm beginning to really like these numbers." Kerry chuckled as she jotted down the notes.

Raising her hand Touy whispered "Professor my Hearts Desire Number are the same as my Destiny numbers. Do you think its because I have no middle name? Show the professor her work

Touy Dun
2637 435
18 12
9 3
12
First Name 9
Last Name 3
3 Destiny number




Touy Dun
63 3
9 3
12 = 3 Heart Number



Touy frowned into her journal wishing it give her the answers.

Josey quickly wrote down the numbers and letters to figure out her heart’s desire number.

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6 5 9 1 1 5 5 9 5
JOSEPHINA ANNE WENRIDE
(6+5+9+1)+(1+5)+(5+9+5)
(2+1) + (6) + (1+9)
(3) + (6) + (1+0)
3 + 6 + 1
(1+0)
1
First name: 3
Middle name: 6
Last name: 1
Heart’s desire: 1

With her heart’s desire number discovered, Josey quickly turned to the textbook page that explained a heart’s desire number one:

After reading the explanation, Josey frowned. Yes, she did expect her friends to be the best people, and she was ambitious and willful, but she did not stay away from teams - why, she had tried out for the Ravenclaw Quidditch team! Oh, well, Josey thought, most of the analysis was right...

Professor Shackleton had just passed Touy's desk when she was called back to answer a question, "Actually Miss Dun, it is just a coincidence. The numbers sometimes just work out that way. Apparently your Destiny and Heart's Desire coincide fairly well!"

Feeling a bit tired and assuming the students were feeling the same, Professor Shackleton decided to try to move the class along a bit faster and made some adjustments to her lesson. She spoke clearly, "Ok, time for the fourth and final element of the Core - the Personality Number. What does this number reveal to us?

Zoraida said " The personaility number reveals what others remember about you. AKA your reflection on others"