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Office of Professor M.A. Shackleton-Clark Despite that the Arithmancy Office had been occupied by the same professor for the previous six terms, and that it would once again be occupied by that same woman for yet another, the appearance of the office this term differs strikingly when compared to the previous six. In addition to the large original windows on the right wall of the office, showing the vast Hogwarts Grounds, new enchanted windows have been added to the office's left wall, allowing copious amounts of sunshine to bathe the office and depicting in the distance an Irish castle of great significance to Macadrian Shackleton-Clark. In addition to new windows, the walls sport a new hue of robin's egg blue and dozens of portraits and photographs in ornate gold frames. The largest of these portraits depicts newly wed Macadrian and her husband, former Hogwarts professor Fabian Clark, in their wedding attire smiling joyously on their happiest of days. Inside Professor Shackleton-Clark's office is one familiar object - a large, heavy mahogany desk, behind which stands a yellow floral-patterned cushioned armchair. On the desk sit more photos in frames with numerous moving pictures of her loved ones, including her two sisters, both identical to each other and to her; her cousin Max and his growing family; her father walking her down the aisle; and Macadrian and her husband Fabian on their honeymoon in Greece. The desk also sports crystal vases filled with purple roses and orange lilies (Professor Shackleton-Clark's favorites), numerous small white candles in glass votive holders, an ink well and a peacock feather quill, a fresh blank piece of parchment, and plenty of books on the subject of Arithmancy. The wall behind her desk consists entirely of shelves filled with books, most of which relate to Arithmancy, although there is an entire section for books on other school subjects, particularly Ancient Runes, Divination, and Astronomy, and some books on topics not taught in the school, including healing and medicinal potions to name a few. By the large non-magical windows, bedecked with beautifully-ornate gold curtains, stands a mahogany coffee-table covered in a number of Wizarding magazines, spanning topics from academic research in Arithmancy to world politics to witch's fashion. Surrounding the table is a squashy chaise lounger and a small, comfortable looking couch, over which is draped several thick quilts. Next to the chaise is a wooden cabinet with wooden doors, containing mugs, glasses, and small plates for entertaining company, such as students or other staff members, as well as an assortment of sugary snacks. In the fireplace across the room is a fresh pot of hot cocoa warming above the fire. If you wish to feast your eyes on the interior of this professor's very charming office, you must knock (and please do so loudly as Professor Shackleton-Clark tends to hum to herself at a rather high volume) and await her approval for entrance. |
Tiberius approached the office, mulling over his question. He'd gone back up to the common room to do his homework, but wasn't quite sure about the distinctions and figured he should ask. Tibi balled up his fist and hit the rather large door with it. *BOOMP, BOOMP, BOOMP* He hoped it was ok to do... |
Alexandra approached the Arithmancy professors door and she noticed another student waiting outside as well. She smiled as she was approaching and said a quiet "Hello" and stood beside him and asked, "Have you already knocked?" She was suddenly preoccupied with her robe sleeve as she waited to see the professor. |
All the single witches. All the single witches. All the single witches. Now put your wands up. Macadrian was singing that catchy little tune to herself when she heard a loud knock on the door. "Come in please!" She continued to hum. Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh. |
this isnt about the arithmancy homeowkr. tis about Jakey things. i can wait =D Sidling along the corridors, it took Jake alot of courage before he went and knocked on the door of the office, though some were already there. Biting his lip, he waited to see if they were invited in or not. Either way, he could wait. It wasn't like he was all that stuck on Arithmancy. Well... he was... but he could get help from another student, right? |
Tibi timidly entered the office. He was overwhelmed and not aware of much, but he noticed the professor was.. humming? "Ummm.. excuse me, Professor? I was wondering if I could ask some questions about the lesson and our homework. I sat down to work on it, but I was a little confused." Tibi shuffled his feet as he stood there. He was quite nervous and unsure of himself. He didn't like how this felt; he was usually really good at school. |
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Professor Shackleton was Varius' Head of House and as such, it was she that he needed to speak to in regards of dropping Ancient Runes as a class. Whilst Varius had previously enjoyed his Ancient Rune lessons, his mother convinced him to no longer be taking them now that Professor Lupa was still the Professor - it was too dangerous, she argued, and he couldn't really disagree. He knocked on the door, noting that Jake Upstead was also standing outside the office. "Hi," he greeted and waited. |
Clumsily Rayedem walked to his Arithmancy professor's office. He'd been wandering around in the second floor, trying to remember where it was, and had gotten lost about five times already. But then as he arrived at a place where there were other students waiting, he'd been sure that he'd come to the right place. Ask her about the lesson. Ask her about the homework. Had I done it right? Well.. Tell her you were lost in the middle of the lesson. It's okay. Don't be afraid, now.. You did all you can with the homework. Walking up to the door, Rayedem took a deep breath knocked three times, then he stepped back and waited for the professor's response. |
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Text Cut: parchment "Well, professor," Tibi started nervously, "I think I understand how to figure out what Transit I'm in, but I was thinking about the interpretation and got confused." Tibi scrunched up his face. "I know there are the two other transits that use different names, but the letter meanings are the same? Is that right?" Tibi paused. "So.. I'm having trouble figuring out what's part of the Physical. Like, in class I talked about B and being shy... but is feeling shy physical or mental? And for homework, at 17 I'm in E... but is feeling inspired part of the physical transit?" Tibi looked at the professor expectantly; he hoped she'd be able to clarify. Tibi thought this might qualify as what his Mum would call 'subtlenuance,' whatever that was. |
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Wow, he thought, her office was awesome. This isn't like any of the muggle teachers' offices that he'd seen. They all have basically the same concept, but were made very differently. Realizing that the professor might be busy, he refrained from scanning the room and turned to the professor. He began, "Um, professor, I do have a question." he was so nervous that he couldn't stand quite still then, "You see, I'm a muggle-born, and I'm not familiar with all this, so, uhm.. I was a little lost in the last lesson, but I could get some help with that," he quickly added, having noticed that probably the other students had come to her for the same reason, and had already given the solution that would pretty much the same as the one she'd give him, "It's just, um, I've handed in my homework, I.. Just want to know if I've done it correctly. There won't be any house point deduction if I haven't, right? Or.. Will there?" he ended. |
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Kloe was very nervous. She knocked on the door to the Proffesor's office and then she walked in. "Hi, I am Kloe Malfoy and I'm a first year. I do not get Arithmancy at all. Could you help me?" said Kloe to the Proffesor. |
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"As I mentioned in class, the Physical Transits reveal your physical well-being, as well as your experiences on the material/worldly plane at a particular time in your life. So if your transit says you're shy or inspired, you take that information and consider how it would apply to the material world. Perhaps being inspired might cause you to create a new product or service that the wizarding world can use and enjoy. In doing so, you also secure your future financial and have time to travel around the world. That all relates to the physical plane. "But now say you want to consider the spiritual plane. This deals with your well-being, your growth, and your inner contentment. Let's take being inspired again - being inspired could give you a purpose in your life, thus making you feel happier about yourself and increasing your self-esteem. "Do you see the distinction? It is all about the plane that you apply the information to." Quote:
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"As for points, there won't be a deduction of house points per se for incorrect answers, but only correct answers earn house points. So the maximum number of house points you can earn is fifteen, but that will require a 100 percent correct homework." Quote:
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"I see. Thank you very much, professor. I'll be sure to check." he said. Looking at the professor and smiling, he added, "Excuse me." he gave another nod and a smile, then turned away and walked out of the professor's office. He was determined that he'd do his best in every subject. |
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Thinking hard, Tibi's face was scrunched, but when Shackleton began to give examples, his face lit up. "So.." he wanted to make sure this was right... "being shy, when I look at B for this year, could mean that people want to help me more and so that would apply to the physical plane, while being extra shy might also mean that I think differently or less of myself, which would be spiritual?" Tibi thought he was beginning to understand. Maybe Arithmancy wouldn't be so hard, after all! "I think I'm getting it..." he hesitated. "It will probably make more sense when we've talked about the other planes?" |
James neverously walked toward the door of miss shackletons office, he new she was still angery with him, but he really wanted to carry on with the ubject and he new the chance was that if she did'nt he would'nt carry on with the subject even though he really wanted to, so he knock on the door twice and waited |
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"No, i'm here for more personal reasons," he explained. "This term, I don't think I will be pursuing Ancient Runes and I wanted to let you know of my timetable change. I just don't feel as if my career path needs it and I want to spend more time on subjects that are of more importance," he lied. Varius didn't even know what he wanted to be when he left Hogwarts, but it was a better excuse than - Lupa's a wolf and my Mum is too scared she'll leave me for near-dead like she did with the Headmaster. |
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K left the libaray for there was no help there so she decided the best help would be from the professor herslef. "Hello professor I need help with the lesson I got my first name cacluated being K=2 A=1 P=7 L=3 I=9 N=5 S=1 K=2 I=9 but not I can't figure out what to do with that. Can you direct me?" |
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Back to reality. Personal reasons, eh? "Your career path doesn't need Ancient Runes? What exactly is your desired career path?" Macadrian inquired. She wouldn't normally let students drop subjects in their third year, as they often changed their career options frequently at this age. He may think he doesn't need Runes today, but tomorrow could be another story! "And Ancient Runes is a very worthwhile and important subject. All the subjects we teach are worthwhile and important, though some may be more beneficial toward your future than others. Be careful of the words you choose. Calling Runes unimportant could make Professor Lupa very disheartened. And I, too, hold the subject rather dear to my heart." She knew he didn't mean anything by it, but being tactful is a lesson all students need at one point or another. Quote:
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