Originally Posted by bonnieginnyfan1

"Hi Professor Lawson", said Ginny as she joined Ginny. "Hey", she said. "This sounds great", she said as she looked at the ball.

Originally Posted by DracosPrincess93

Originally Posted by aussiegirl

"Okay we all have varying answers but all are essentially correct. Yes we can go back thousands of years and find people that have played some form of football. Two points for each of you who gave an answer." Lawson made his way back to the box he had placed on the ground earlier.

"The first set of football rules were drawn up at Cambridge University in 1848. They were influential in the development of subsequent codes including what was called back then Association Football. After many meetings between different clubs I suppose you could call them, they each came up with their own distinct rules and branched off to create their own brands of football."

Marcus paused as he began to take out more balls from the box, "As stated earlier, the first international football match took place in 1872, between England and Scotland in Glasgow. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international football body, was formed in Paris in 1904 and declared that they would adhere to Laws of the Game of the Football Association. Football is one of the most popular sports played in the muggle world today. Billions of people go to stadiums to watch teams play and others watch the game on television."

He paused again to look around at the students to see how many of them had fallen asleep. Well they were getting to the fun part very soon, once he had finished talking first. "Did you know that over 240 million people in over 200 countries regularly play football?" Marcus began to slowly dribble the ball between his feet, "And we're about to add to that number." He stopped the ball with his foot, "What I was doing just then was called 'dribbling.' And no jokes or smart aleck comments either thank you." His eyes flicked over a few Slytherins as he said this.

"You control the ball with your feet by continuously kicking it. You can also pass the ball onto another team member who is in a better position. So what we're going to do today is practice dribbling the ball and passing it off to another player. I will allow a maximum of four people to a group." He beamed at the students as he stood in front of them, "Oh and yes everyone has to participate no exceptions unless you want to find yourself in my office after class." Again Lawson gave the students a huge smile, just waiting for the grumbles from those who thought muggle studies was stupid. "Well hop to it, come up and grab a ball."

Originally Posted by BonnieGinnyfan

Originally Posted by Celandine

"Sure." Celandine agreed, with a smile for Barry. She waved over at Nancy too. If the Slytherin wanted to join them that would be cool beans.

And then?

Cela started to streeeeeeettttch.

Limber up.

Yup.

Originally Posted by Lara_the_Firelady

''HAHAHAHAA COOL Football at Hogwarts!!!! YAY!'' He loved having the advantage of being mostly raised by a Muggle father in those Muggle Studies classes and after the self-defense stuff Professor Dumont mentioned last year, if Josh could say he knew something about a class well, again, that was football. ''I used to kick butt, also literally, at that game in the Muggle School'' he said proudly ''I played central defender and sweeper. Yeah i do sweep everything comes around!!!! The ball or people it does not matter!'' laughing out loudly he stood up and ran to grab a ball...

''I still have a question though, sir'' the Gryffindor boy said as he took a ball and tossed it in air ''I don't understand why they call Rugby, Football. I mean...they don't even use their feet, well, at least as much as it is done in Football...i mean...soccer football''

Originally Posted by Deniiz

Evan knew Lawson was cool, but he didn't expect this much. This man was his hero now. He had been unofficially the most awesome teacher here, and this class made it official now. He was truly the bestest professor Hogwarts'd ever had. He really knew how a lesson could be turned into fun. And football was definately the most fun thing in the whole universe.

He, in his Chelsea jersey which got now Terry's name on it -he had the whole first 11's jerseys- and Drogba crampons, waved at Marie with a huge beam on his face. Marie played pretty well, from the practises he'd seen. Of course, he could pair up with someone else either, if Marie didn't want to be with him. He stood there bouncing with excitement. Playing your passion in a lesson wasn't a thing you could do everyday. He'd definately pay a visit to Professor Lawson after the lesson. Wonder what team he supported.

Originally Posted by Celandine

"Sure." Celandine agreed, with a smile for Barry. She waved over at Nancy too. If the Slytherin wanted to join them that would be cool beans.

And then?

Cela started to streeeeeeettttch.

Limber up.

Yup.

Originally Posted by Danny Boy

"Okay then" said Barry. He was going to ask what to do, but then Cela started streching. He looked away, he did not want to see Cela streching. Mainly because he was over her and didn`t care how pretty or bueatiful she looked.

Oh and did they want him to streach? Barry streching? Nooo. They were not going to see him strech. Unless everyone else did it. He just ran on the spot which was still looked stupid but Barry had to do something.

Oh and was the slytherin girl going to join them or not?

Originally Posted by RaRaRachieee

Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

"Oh fffor the luhh-love of-..." Jake muttered to himself. He didn't want to play this stupid game. It was like P.E. and he'd ALWAYS sat that lesson out. And plus, it was DANGEROUS. With a pout on his face, the boy (who was ironically a school 'athlete') sat back against the wall and waited... maybe, if someone just as miserable with this set-up came within Jake's line of sight, he'd mill around with them and look like he was doing something. Being quiet was the key... and being small helped.

Originally Posted by The1HBIC

Wow, Marie couldn't believe they were going to play here in class. She looked around for Evan hoping he would want to partner with her. Finding him she goes up behind him. "Hey there, can you believe this? I'm so glad you have already started teaching me about this game. Wanna be my partner?" Okay, so maybe she seemed a little over anxious to be his partner, but hey, he was very cute the one that taught her about the game first.

Originally Posted by Super Spaz

Dylan spotted a boy sitting out the lesson. Slowly he moved towards the lad. "Sprained ankle too eh?" he smiled, offering his hand to the younger lad, as he sat down next to him.

Originally Posted by RaRaRachieee

Originally Posted by Celandine

Celandine smiled at Barry and returned to her stretching...

Hai toes!



"Sure!" Celandine looked up from where she was all bent over, face by her feet. She straightened and smiled at Brody.

"Have you met Barry?" She pointed at the tall Ravenclaw 7th year. "He's been my friend for ages."

Aaaaand...
.... back to stretching.

Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

"What?" Jake looked confused for a moment as he looked at another boy who was talking to him. At first, it appeared that he was getting rebuked or something, but then Jake realised. "Suhh-something llllike th-that," he grinned, shaking the older kid's hand. Jake's excuse? Well... he'd think of something. "I always hhhhated P.E.," he muttered, though he still wouldn't hold that against Lawson.

Originally Posted by Celandine

"Sure!" Celandine looked up from where she was all bent over, face by her feet. She straightened and smiled at Brody.

"Have you met Barry?" She pointed at the tall Ravenclaw 7th year. "He's been my friend for ages."

Aaaaand...
.... back to stretching.

Originally Posted by Danny Boy

Oh and new person. New people Barry liked. He didn`t have nearly as many freinds as Cela so he needed to catch up "Hey, nice to meet you" he said holding out his hand "So are you good he asked?" trying to sound nice and freindly

Originally Posted by Super Spaz

Dylan laughed, "You need an excuse. I am going for sprained ankle. I can help you think up your own if you want." He smiled at the lad, "I am not one for physical exercise. Stage combat, yes. Horse riding, on occasion. But actual contact sports. No way." He shook the boy's hand, and returned it to it's spot in his lap.

"You could say you had ladies troubles. But I don't think that will go down well." Would be a good one to try though. He'd have to keep that for later. "I can pretend to accidentally break your arm. And then we could both get out of class, and have to visit the nurse."

Originally Posted by Deniiz

"I know, right?" Evan said happily like a little child who had just got his dream toy. This lesson would be perfect! He clapped his hands excitedly. "Of course I wanna be my partner." She was pretty. a good partner, and his student. Hehe. He immeaditely ran up to the balls and examined them a little. He then finally decided on one. Grabbing it, he came back to Marie. "Shall we start with the passing first, just to warm up?" He had already been warmed up, even the thought of playing football made him relax, but just for Marie to get used to passing again.

Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

His face going blank at the words 'ladies troubles' Jake became slightly confused. Ladies had things that stopped them doing sport?! Lucky things!

But Jake wasn't a lady (he WASN'T!) so that excuse was out da window. "Erm... mmmmaybe... If I jjjust say I'm nnnot allowed to duhh-do strenous... ac-ac-activity..."

But that could always backfire and make it so Jake couldn't play quidditch.

"At llleast in Quidditch yuhh-you dddon't break a ssssweat," he muttered, and then looked at the other boy. That broken arm thing sounded more painful than participating, whether or not it was pretend. Things had a tendency to go wrong. "Or... ssssay my sh-shoulder is ppplaying up."

He'd have to thank Allie for nearly pulling his arm off in his first year. BOO-YAH!

Originally Posted by aussiegirl

"A very good question Josh and yes I have the answer." You know in case these kids thought he didn't know very much, which was how he had been playing it...because...you know...it's fun.

"Rugby is a form of football that originated at the Rugby School in england during 1823, and its invention is attributed to a young man named William Web Ellis. He picked up a football (soccer ball) and ran with it, creating 'Rugby Football'. Rugby was actually played as a variation of soccer until the formation of the Football Association in 1863. Until this time it was common practice for opposing teams to agree on the rules of the game before the start of a match, 'Rugby Football' being one of the many variations of the rules."

Marcus took a moment to take a breath before he continued, "After the formation of Association Football (where we get the term soccer), Rugby teams could not agree to the new standardized rules, and it is here that the sports went their separate ways. And while many Union's around the world have no association with football/soccer, they remain faithful to the sport's origin by retaining the 'Football' in their name (Rugby Football Union). And that is why we still refer to rugby as football or footy..."


ooc: I shall be back in about 12 hours or so to continue. So just RP your groups practicing with the ball. Thanks Tegz for letting me know about the technical difficulties.

Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

His face going blank at the words 'ladies troubles' Jake became slightly confused. Ladies had things that stopped them doing sport?! Lucky things!

But Jake wasn't a lady (he WASN'T!) so that excuse was out da window. "Erm... mmmmaybe... If I jjjust say I'm nnnot allowed to duhh-do strenous... ac-ac-activity..."

But that could always backfire and make it so Jake couldn't play quidditch.

"At llleast in Quidditch yuhh-you dddon't break a ssssweat," he muttered, and then looked at the other boy. That broken arm thing sounded more painful than participating, whether or not it was pretend. Things had a tendency to go wrong. "Or... ssssay my sh-shoulder is ppplaying up."

He'd have to thank Allie for nearly pulling his arm off in his first year. BOO-YAH!

Originally Posted by Deniiz

"I know, right?" Evan said happily like a little child who had just got his dream toy. This lesson would be perfect! He clapped his hands excitedly. "Of course I wanna be my partner." She was pretty. a good partner, and his student. Hehe. He immeaditely ran up to the balls and examined them a little. He then finally decided on one. Grabbing it, he came back to Marie. "Shall we start with the passing first, just to warm up?" He had already been warmed up, even the thought of playing football made him relax, but just for Marie to get used to passing again.