The Great Oak Tree on the Grounds (Ancient Rune - Lesson 3)
 

Alessia was smiling and radiant as she stepped out on the grounds by the great oak tree... "Now this is MUCH better... No more Barking Dogs!" Peace and Quiet... Oh... Yes... and the students. "Are you all ready to learn about the Great Tree Spread?" She took her bag of runes out of her pocket and found a place on the ground under the shade of the tree to sit under.


Class Guide:

• How to make a rune set
• Tree in Norse Mythology
• Position 1 - Branch of the Heart
• Position 2 - Branch of the Mind
• Position 3 - The Supporting Branches
• Position 4 - Future Growth
• Position 5 - The Trunk
• Homework

Chris had followed close to Professor Lupa as she led them outside to the tree that they had just stepped under. He walked over and found a place to sit close by so he could see her rune set.

Jacoby followed Proffessor lupa looked around and sat down in the shade. Making sure he was in a good place to learn but not be seen too much. He then waited for class to continue.

Becca followed the crowd to The Great Oak Tree, and immeadiatly noticed to quite, serene feel. It was nice. She sat down quickly nearby a fifth year Gryffindor, who also seemed eager to learn.

Jack plopped down on the ground, thankful that it wasn't too damp, and waited for class to begin.

LouAnn glanced at Professor Lupa with a sort of sad look when she heard her mention how much the barking was bothering her. LouAnn had tried to stop someone from rescuing Professor Lupa, an act that she was really starting to regret. It'd just seemed like the right thing to do at the time, but now...it most definitely didn't.

She plopped down on the ground near the professor and nodded in reply to the question. She was ready to learn, but would she be able to understand it? She just had no confidence at all sometimes. Professor Lupa hadn't failed her yet, though.

Feeling only... okay, he was real annoyed at having to come outside. He would rather have stayed in the total warmth and protection. Dragging Tibi by the sleeve when he was sure they both had their stuff, Jake plonked himself down nearish Lupa, feeling the stones in his pocket suddenly scatter out across the ground.

"Gosh freakin' darn it," the boy whispered, scooping up the stones and shoving them ALL back into his pocket, keeping a hand there to barricade them in. That being done, Jake looked back up to Lupa.

Tree?

How convenient.

Marilyn had to hand it to Professor Lupa. It was a beautiful day and the perfect setting to study Ancient Runes...And no more barking! Marilyn had already had a headache and was pleased about getting out of the classroom and into the fresh air.

She found a spot near the Professor and removed her cloak. Spreading it out like a blanket, she sat opening up her notebook.

Ermm....

Livvy followed the professor out from the Ancient Runes classroom and all the way out on the grounds. She continued to follow the woman as they made their way to an oak tree. Glancing around briefly, Livvy made her way towards where the professor had seated herself, and sat down next to Chris, smiling brightly at the Gryffindor boy. The spot was just right. A nice comfy grassy and shady area and a nice view of the professor's rune set.

The Ravenclaw girl waited for what would be happening next. Let's doooooo something.

Theo sat down on the floor. He was going to pay attention. He had even waited to take his tablet until just before the lesson. That way he wouldn't be as inattentive as usual. "I don't want to learn about a tree," Theo frowned, "I want to learn about runes."

ANOTHER class outside? Were the teachers really trying to torture them? What? Was it like..oh I don't know, freezing! Nikki walked to the Great Oak Tree, sulking. She hated the cold, it was never this cold in Italy, never, it was chilly, but never freezing my butt off cold. "Hello Professor." She said as she walked past the women. She found a nice little spot to sit, and settled down, trying to warm herself.

Marie followed the professor and the other students outside. She noticed another student from her house sitting near the professor so she sat down there.
"Hi" Marie got out everything she would need for class then realized she didn't know the name of the girl she was sitting by. Looking back at her she said "My name is Marie, what's yours?"

Shivering slightly, Wesley wished she wouldv'e known they where going to be outside. She would have worn an extra sweater, at least.

Maybe she shouldv'e read the announcement board better, but it was too late now. There was nothing she could do. Class had started, and she was outside, sitting on the ground.

And her butt was getting cold.

Pulling her robes closer, Wesley pulled out her textbook and parchment, placing them in front of her on the slightly soggy grass, and then nodded seriously to Professor Lupa's question. The Great Tree Spread sounded like it involved a lot of rune tossing, or at least a lot of something, more than any other usual rune casting. Because trees where big, so great trees had to be bigger.

Scrutinizing the oak in front of her, Wesley wondered how big great trees where exactly. Bigger than the castle?

Marilyn was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't even realize someone had sat beside her until they spoke. Only a little startled, she looked to the girl and down at her robes. Slytherin...thank god. She personally couldn't take anymore Gryffindor today.

Offering her best smile, she introduced herself."My name's Marilyn. It's a pleasure to meet you Marie."

'An outdoor Runes class? Great.' It was not great actually. She knew bad things happened in this class and now they were out in the open with nowhere to hide if that crazy Jake character decided to act all crazy. She wanted to sit as far away from him as possible, but since everyone was like, huddled by Lupa, Destiny just took a seat next to Evelyn. 'She better protect me.' she thought as she smiled at her.

Kylie walked out to the oak tree along with the remainder of her class. Outdoor class? I mean.. it's a bit chilly for that... but whatever. Kylie got out all of her books and waited for Professor Lupa to continue.

Matheu followed the group out to the Great Oak Tree. He took out his textbooks, notebook, and runes. He waited for Lupa to continue.

Kay ran to catch up with everyone else, and she saw Marie. Kay walked over to where Marie had sat down. "Hi Marie. How have you been?" Kay said as she sat down on top of her robe. It was still a little cool outside and Kay didn't want to get sick again. She waved her wand and tapped herself on the head. 'Oh, warm' Kay said to herself. She got her things out and waited for the Professor to start.

"Oh... no actually..." She was really just trying to run away from the barking, "but it works out nicely doesn't it." She said with a big smile.

"Jake!" She said looking at him... werewolf hearing was a curse for the students...

"Thank you, Master Lycoan." She said beeming.

"You are going to learn about runes Master Newtington... and runes are based in nature... so trees are a part of runes." She said looking over to him and Kettleburn... if these two started something she was going to slap them in the head with a book...

"Oh hello there..." She smiled.

"Alrighty... let's review a bit... Who can tell me how one goes about making a wooden rune set?" She asked.

Chris raised his hand. "Well when making a rune set you want to pick earth things to make them with, like stone or wood. Wood is common because of its root is earthand its branches are up in the sky. You first get a sutible tree and then get the wood from it. Then you will shape into into the rune shape and then chant the name fo the rune and breath life into them." he said happily.