"Well working in my boxers is very liberating. I am wearing a lovely silk pair today, if you would like to see of course Amelia?" Marco smiled, "I wouldn't trust my magic though. Whoever is opposite me might become semi-naked." He wanted to make sure Amelia was opposite, just in case that happened.

"I'd rather not," Amelia said firmly to the slytherin captain. What was it with older boys and wanting to show their boxers off anyway? Besides, the kid was married now. She shook her head, "well then, have Tag stand opposite you." The last thing she wanted was to appear semi-naked in front of half the class.

Rhiannon looked up from her orange in surprise as she heard both Tag and Amelia volunteer her for something. And it appeared Marco was being his usual self. "Sure, I can hold up a side. If I was aware of what spell we were casting." She knew she generally could accomplish any spell, but needed to know what she was doing first.

She had finished her snack, so she swept the peel into her bag to dispose of it later as she stood and approached the others carefully.

"Oh ok. I would love to see Tag's underpants. Just as long as they don't clash with mine. Wouldn't want that," Marco laughed, "Though I would prefer it if you were opposite. I am sure you are a prettier sight."

Cora stared at Marco. "Are you trying to tell us something Marco?" She asked, grinning and then turning back to the front. She peered at Tag, and smiled brightly. Oooh. Mental note. Ask him what he was doing in the Vegetable Patch.

She stared at Marco again. Strange child.

"Excellent Rhian!" Amelia said, looking away from Marco momentarily towards her Ravie friend. "We have four people now, all we need is the spell... anyone have any ideas?" For some reason she was blanking on her spellwork and couldn't remember any that would conjure an invisible barrier. And of course, like all other useful things, her spellbook was in her bag, which was holding the monkey hostage.

The sixth year looked back over towards Marco, stunned at what he had said. He thinks I'm pretty!? But his wife... "Uh thank you!?" she said, unsure of what her response should be. "And I thought it would be Tag's acclaimed six-pack that would interest you more."

Hitachi glared at the many people who had gave him childish looks. He then sunk in his seat when he heard the school nurse speakingto him. "Forgive me Madam Nurel. My immaturity got the better of me." he said curtly.

He sat straight up again and looked through his notes. He raised his head and paid full attention to the professor.

Rhiannon smiled ruefully and shook her head. "Nope. Sorry. Can't think of any invisible barrier spells." This had to be the first time she had left her spellbook up in her dorm. The one time she wasn't already aware of a spell.

She raised an eyebrow a fraction as Amelia thanked Marco for his comment. Personally, she tended to ignore the Slytherin. He wasn't exactly on her list of friends, or people she wanted to be friends with. And her eyebrow went up even more at the Huffie's comment about Tag. She'd been in the locker room with the captain nad hadn't seen anything. But then, the last time, she wasn't exactly in the condition to notice anything. Looking back, she was actually surprised she had even listened to the professor's pep talk after the game.

"No I am not trying to tell you something Cora," Marco frowned. He hadn't sounded 'odd' had he?

He smiled at Mia, "You are welcome." He frowned again, "Nah I am a pants man." What was he saying? Was he high or something?

Hitachi almost bursted out laughing at the comments that Marco was speaking. "Marco, what's gotten into you? Did someone confund you or what?" he asked with a grin.

As a two legged thing sent ropes at her again the Cheetah knew that she had been caught. This only meant one thing: back to the cage. The Cheetah tried to escape from the ropes she knew it was useless but she didn't want to be trapped again. When a two two legged things put water and food in front of her the Cheetah stopped trying to escape. Even if they were evil at least they were still giving her food. Now looking around at the two legged people instead of trying to escape she wondered what they were going to do.

Amelia was quite shocked that Rhiannon of all people didn't know any spells to create an invisible barrier. Rhiannon was probably one of the best students she knew with spells, which was strange to admit, but it was true. That girl could perform any spell perfectly, usually after just one try.

She racked her brain trying to remember where she heard of such a spell being used. Turning back to look at Marco, she grinned. "Oh really now, I totally could not tell from your boxer incident." She smirked.

"Um, what about a simple shield spell?" the sixth year suggested, as she eyed the cheetah, who seemed to be annoyed by the ropes. "Between all of us, I'm sure it would be strong enough to hold the creature in."

Rhiannon thought a minute about what Amelia said. "You mean Protego?" She knew that nothing would happen if she said the word; she didn't have her wand out and the intent wasn't there. "That only works against spells and jinxes. I don't think it would do anything to the cheetah. The only other thing I can think of is an Anti-Intruder Jinx. But I don't reallythink that fits either."

"Quite so Tag" Fabian croaked on, "we'd rather not petrify any of the students. But under severe circumstances, certain measures must be taken" he allowed himself to glance at Nurse number before taking a few steps around the group of students and stationed himself on side of the Cheetah.

"Very good then, Tag, Amelia, and Rhi?" he looked amongst the students to figure which one of them was Rhi, "if you would please take your positions".

Fabian's eyes narrowed at the sight of Marco. "I believe you are correct Mr. Denver" he answered the Slytherin with such a displeased tone. The kid apparently had too many bludgers taken to the head. "Mr. Denver, I'd rather have the females in my class focused and not swoon. Would you please do something to cover yourself up. A rag? a carpet? Lock yourself in a closet?"

Fabian watched both girls share suggestions and a small smile appeared slowly grew out from the corners of his lips. "Mhmm, we could" he answered thoughtfully, "or we can use the simplicity of a conjuring spell? All we need is an invisible barrier around the beautiful creature".

Amelia nodded at the incantation of the shield charm that Rhiannon mentioned. "Yes, that is exactly what I was referring to. Protego creates an invisible barrier between yourself and the attacking object, so why would it not be effective? If anything, there is also Protego totalum, which is a defense charm that protects a larger area." she shrugged and looked towards the professors, hoping they would give some guidance as to what spell might effective.

She tried hard to stifle a laugh with what Clark said to Marco about the swooning and locking himself in a closet. Marco would enjoy that one too much though. Oh he was too funny, that man was. She nodded as she took her place around where the cheetah was and waited for the cue to cast the spell. "Oh duh, a conjuring spell. So which one do you suggest we use then, Professor?"

Professor Clark glanced at the Cheetah, back the students, then back at the Cheetah and said "We'll use the shield charm. I cannot risk any attacks done from either end, you all learned the shield charm from your third year. So i can at least guarentee most of you implementing it correctly, no insults intended" he smiled tenderly, "as for conjuring charms you only learn them from fifth or sixth year of schooling".

He glanced at all three students, "when you ready.. on three".

Amelia kept her gaze on Professor Clark, waiting for his decision. As he began to speak, she nodded at his decision partially agreeing with him. It was true that the shield charm was safer given how often they have used it. The only one who might be the best at the conjuring charm would be Tag, as he was the only 7th year of the three.

Glancing at the other 'barrier students', she nodded and murmured quietly, "one... two... three," before offering a wand waving and clear, "Protego!" at her side of the cheetah.

Rhiannon glanced at the professor. Part of her agreed with what he said; the only real conjuring spell she knew she was good at was the one her cousin had taught her and she had used in her duel against Josh at the beginning of the term. And she didn't think anyone would appreciate a golden eagle flying around, under the circumstances.

She silently nodded as he told them to use the shield charm. Easy. But maybe I should cast it verbally, in order to not confuse anyone, she thought. As she vaguely heard Amelia counting, she took her wand out and went by the Huffie's count. As she heard "three", she waved her wand on her side of the cheetah and confidently said, "Protego!", feeling the shield appear in front of her, between herself and the animal. Now she just had to hope it held.

"Sorry Sir. Closet it is," Marco frowned. He didn't want to leave the class. So he just shrunk into the background of the class. He adjusted his captain's badge on his chest, checking it was in place.

Cora stared at Marco. "Pants man?" She asked in disbelief. "What are you, a super heroe or something. Want me to transfigure your Quidditch batch to say Pants Man for you Marky Sparky?" She asked, grinning wickedly.

Hehehe. Laughing, she turned back to the front of the class, and listened intently.

Tag did his best to ignore Marco's chauvanistic parading, much like he tried to ignore him on the Quidditch pitch. He was obviously insecure in his masculinity. Tag, on the other hand, preferred to keep the color (and pattern) of his underpants to only those closest to him. Namely, the hedgehog, the rat, and the jarvey.

"One, two, three, protego," Tag counted with the rest of them, casting up his shield. It was a simple spell compared with conjuring, but he was wondering how Professor Clark planned to keep it permanent. Or were they going to stand here with the shield up until the potions were ready? After all this catching-and-holding-and-escaping, Tag was beginning to doubt the existence of the potions altogether. This was all just a cruel plot to make him want to own a monkey.

Watching the two legged things gather around her the Cheetah wondered why they had taken the ropes off. As they began to point there pointy sticks at her the Cheetah made a whimpering sound. She didn't trust those pointy sticks. Soon flashy lights came from the pointy things. Surprised that nothing had hit her the Cheetah looked around and tried to walk left and bumped into nothing. Again. Evil two legged things.

"Marky Sparky? New nickname is that?" Marco laughed, "I could be a super hero. But I don't think I could pull off the whole pants on top of trousers look. Or the lycra. Clings too much."

Rhiannon watched the cheetah wandering around between the shields. She felt kind of bad that the poor creature couldn't understand what was happening to it.

She tried to keep most of her focus on keeping the spell going. It wouldn't do to falter and accidentally let the cheetah get away. Taking a deep breath, she hoped that they wouldn't have to stand there holding the shields for too long. If they did, someone would have to figure out how to get food to them. And the Quidditch game was happening soon, and she knew at least three of them had to be there.

Yawning the monkey was stretching himself when he suddenly froze. He could move!! Opening his eyes, he looked around him. He could recognized where he was and also that some of them were guarding his furry friend. Inspecting the cage he was in, he noticed that they were not in very good condition which was making it easier for him as he pushed on of the bar. CLANG!! He had enough space now to get his body out here.

Jumping on one of the creature (Tag), he cuddle his head as if he was thanking him in some way. He wanted to be out for sometimes but he also wanted to see him too. then climbing on the window, he pushed it open and climb down. He was finally out.