Eeeps. Tough question. Annie wasn't so used in applying one class into another, but this was sure something to talk about, or at least think about it. She raised her hand and took a deep breath. "Well, when we are in DADA, we get to learn about the many creatures, dark creatures around that could harm us...so I guess one example of this could be the Patronus Charm, that can be used as a defense for dark creatures such as Dementors, and also as our signature to be found in case of danger."

Umm, weird answer by Annie.

Eeeeeeep!

Defense against the Dark Arts and Charms? Together!? It was a good thing Noel was in the class with Destiny. If there was something scary under that blanket, the blanket that she had just noticed, she was going to hide behind him. Hehehe. He'd protect her.

"In both subjects we need to use our wand."

Or at least she did.

Trixie raised her hand, cautiously yet definitely noticeable. She could never be exactly, certain on her answers, most of them just flew out of her brain and she went with the flow. Now where was everyone she knew? The Sixth year was only a few desks away from Lori, but she couldn't see anyone else. Hmm...Weird.

"Well if you find yourself in a duel situation, I'm pretty certain there are a variety of charms that could be used to defend yourself against what ever it is your facing, whether it be a dark creature or a dark witch or wizard..." Trixie started. Did she want like specific examples? Well that was if the Blonde could actually think of any. "I know there is a charm specifically entitled the Defensive Charm but little is known about it." Apart from the fact, some guy ages ago died when it backfired. Someone the Fearful, or at least something

Emmaleigh thought about the question for a second. How can charms be used for defense? She raised her hand, "Well, you c-could, um use the summoning charm, to get a w-weapon or potion or s-something. or, the C-confundus Charm to disorient your attacker."

Were all Slytherin girls really hard to get a long with?

Mia followed the girl's gaze to the back of the room and finally noticed the sheet at the back of the room.

Oh. Apparently the girl was scared about about the sheet. That would explain why she was not being very talkative. "I'm sure the Professor wouldn't bring anything dangerous into the class." She said giving the girl an encouraging nod of the head.

So naive was our Mia.

Oooh the Professor was here.

Mia had to think about the question for quite a while before she raised her hand in the air. "We use many charms for defense purposes. Such as the Patronus charm used against Detementors. There is the shield charm used for blocking unfriendly spells. We can also use charms in the offensive such as the Confundus charm, the tickling charm and the banishing charm."

Aiden dropped his quill onto his desk and perched his face on his fist. Really, he just wanted to find out what was under that darn sheet, but it made sense that Carlton would want to keep them guessing for a bit. His eyes averted to the woman when she posed a question.

Hmm. Defense Against the Dark Arts and Charms.

"I suppose Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts go hand in hand because there are pretty many charms that could be used in a combat situation," he said, once the person before him was finished speaking. Oh, uhmm.... now he needed to name some charms to back up his statement, yeah? "Diffindo, Protego, even Confundus.. they could all be potential charms to use against someone." He cocked his head to the side somewhat and looked at her when he finished.

Jenny kept looking over at the sheet. Gosh, that thing is so distracting! But even if she was able to pay attention, Jenny wouldn't be able to answer the question correctly. DADA is not one of her best classes.

"Um...you can use Shield Charms to block attacks. And then there's Expelliarmus, where you can disarm your opponent." Yeah, that was the most horrible answer she has ever given.

Brant raised his hand "Professor, You can use Charms to block an attack or help defend yourself from the alleged attacker, lets say you were being chased by a dark wizard or witch. you can use the disillusionment charm, to hide yourself." he said while thinking that was a good idea, they couldn't attack someone they couldn't see right...

But Professor?!?!

Hearing Shepard's protests, Lexi turned around and gave the girl one of her looks. This look was one of confusion rather than annoyance. Did Shepard have some thing with standing in the doorways during class time or something?

"If it that important, Miss Shepard, then you can see me during the activity portion of the lesson," she said, hoping this would please the girl. With that said and done, Lexi continued on with the lesson.



"Exactly, Mr. Bennett. Two good examples of charms that can be used to defend ourselves against some form of dark magic," she said, nodding her in agreement. Of course there were other uses for both spells, but since this lesson was themed toward Defense Against the Dark Arts, Lexi decided to just focus on their usage against dark magic.



Lexi paused when a question was directed toward her. Turning toward Kurumi, she said, "Well, hmm, there are charms to reverse other charms, such as...the Summoning Charm and the Banishing Charm." Lexi narrowed her eyes ever-so-slightly as she listened to the girl's questions and tried to come up with the best possible answer. "Ahh, I see. You're right in that we can use charms to increase our ability to fight a number of different spells being used against. Good thinking, Miss Hollingberry!"



The girl seemed so unsure of herself, yet...she actually had a pretty good reply to the question that had been asked. "That's right. Charms can be used on other objects, objects that in turn can help us fight against any number of things," she agreed.



Lexi nodded in agreement. "Mmhmm, if used effectively, a person could just banish--ohh...a creature, an object...lots of different things!" she said, smiling at her female house prefect.



"Right! Charms are, of course, extremely helpful in duels. That is, if you know exactly the right charm to use and just when to use it," she said. Remembering something she'd always been taught in Defense Against the Dark Arts, Lexi added, "Know your opponent--person or not--and that'll help you choose the right spell."



Patronus Charm, yes! Lexi had thought about teaching a lesson on the Patronus Charm, but she'd ended up changing her mind at the last minute. She'd save that lesson for another day and another time, though. "Very good example! There's lots of different uses for the Patronus Charm, but you're right, it most definitely can be used in defense," she agreed.



Umm...okay. Hmm...

Not quite the type of answer Lexi had been hoping for, but one couldn't deny that Destiny Shepard was correct. "Yes, Miss Shepard, if we attempt both without a wand, we'd likely not get very far at all," she said.



"Right, right, there's lots of charms that we can use to defend ourselves against many different aspects of dark magic, like the ones you just named, for example," she said, nodding once in Trixie's direction. "There's lots of different defensive charms, but I believe the one you're referring to was the cause of Fulbert the Fearful's death."



As Lexi listened to Amy reply, she followed the girl's gaze to the shaking object under the sheet, something the professor was surprised no one had brought up quite yet. "Mmhmm, two more good examples of charms used to defend ourselves," she agreed.



"Good ideas--summoning weapons or confunding an attacker are two really good ways to merge Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts," Lexi said. Growing a bit tired of sitting on the edge of her desk, Lexi gently pushed herself away and began circulating the room.



"Mmhmm, mmhmm, all good answers," Lexi said, nodding toward the Hufflepuff girl. For some reason, her name escaped Lexi's mind. Mia, she thought it was. Yes, Mia. That was it! "Good examples, as well."



"That's right, so as you can see, Charms is a subject that merges greatly with many other subjects taught here at Hogwarts. There are charms that can work well in many, many different situations," she said, addressing Aiden first, and then addressing the class as a whole. "I'm sure if you really thought about it, you could come up with charms that would help you in each and every subject you take, even...Potions and Flying."



Again, Lexi followed another student's gaze to the sheet. She'd have to uncover the object soon! If not, everyone's attention span would be off the lesson and on the still-shaking sheet! "You're exactly right! Good answer," she remarked.



Turning toward her male prefect, Lexi said, "Disillusionment Charm--I like that one! Good example," she commented, giving Brant a smile just before moving on.


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"Alright, let's move on. Everyone had such good answers and good examples. However, no one actually touched on the topic of today's lesson. Let's get a little more specific," she said, still circulating the room. She paused near the sheet but didn't remove it. "Give me the name of a dark creature in which we can use a charm to defend ourselves against. Some of you listed a few, but does anyone know of any others?"

Patroclus smiled at Marie as she took the empty seat beside him, he was happy to have company, due to the fact that all his lesson's lately had been spent solo.
"I am well, Marie, Yourself?" he replied in a polite tone.
Turning his attention from Marie, Patroclus smiled as Professor Carlton arrive with guest!

Listening to the frist Question, Patroclus took in the answers of other's before suggesting his own, "Confundus Charm can be used in a defensive manner," the boy smiled, "It would be a rather useful distraction in a duel. Also the Severing Charm, Diffindo, is a cross over spell too."

Dark Creatures? Hmmmmm

All he had was Dementors, but Patroclus had heard someone say that already.

So he just smiled!

Emmaleigh listened intently as everyone's answers were judged, and took notes. She gave a small smile when she was told hers was correct. She looked up at the mention of dark creatures. She had been reading about some of them the other day, just before falling asleep for the night. She cast another look at the thing covered in a sheet, and then back at the Professor. It couldn't possibly, could it? She timidly raised her hand. " Er, P-professor Carlton, Thats, Thats not a b-boggart is it?" It's the creature she had been dwelling on the longest, because she had been wondering what she would see if she ever saw one. "um, if it is, you w-would use the Riddikulus c-charm on it."

Lila had to think awhile to come up with an answer. She raised her hand and said, "Incendio can be used on inferi."

Evelyn, may not have been paying attention to the first part of what the professor was saying, but it was for a good reason! That paper was sticking out of Destiny’s pocket…and the Slytherin wanted it!

Which was why when he friend was distracted, the fourth year’s hand kept inching closer and closer…

Almost there…

Wait what?

Looking up, frozen in place, the Professor’s question repeated in her mind. Dark creatures, charm to defend ourselves…blah blah blah. "How about the silencing charm? They could be used on banshees right?" Could they? She couldn’t remember. Too busy trying to get the piece of paper.

Mia raised her hand in the air, "Well there is a Banshee. She's not exactly a creature as such but she has been placed in that category. Now seeing how her scream can kill those that are close enough to hear her. We could use the silencing charm against her."

A LOOK! Professor Carlton was giving her looks like she could see her soul or something. It was rather scary, even though the look she received was not one that was meant to be scary. At least the little bit of whining Destiny did was enough to get the Professor to pay attention to her!

Now she knew how to get attention. :shifty:

With a nod of her head, she stuck her hand in her pocket to make sure the parchment was still there, and it was hanging out! She stuffed it deeper inside, after giving Evelyn a look. She was probably trying to STEAL IT! Well..even if her friend did get it, Destiny had pleeeenty of copies in her bag. When was this practical part starting!?!?!

After the questions, she supposed.

"Red Caps can be stopped with Charms." she said, raising her hand.

Which Charms? Destiny had no idea.

The lad raised his hand "A Dugbog!" he replied with conviction. Were dugbogs officially dark creatures? Salander didnt know, but as far as he was concerned it was up on the list of defend-thyself-at-all-costs. "We can use Wingardium Leviosa, or even Levicorpus, then we can throw it away without having to touch it." He should've thought of that at COMC. Huh.

I WAS GONNA SAY DUGBOG. *pouts* ;P
 

Lara really wanted to skip the asking and answering thing and move right away to do some spells, but the Professore seemed to have some questions.
Then instead of sitting doing nothing Lara was thinking to find some creature......she had an idea just came to her mind.. could it be correct.Let'a give it a shot Lara thought to herself. "Could it be a Boggart, Professor??" Lara said with her hand half raisen "we can use Ridiculous to turn it into something else, right??" Lara has never seen a Boggart in her life but her father used to tell her about it.

Urmmmmmm. Errrrrrrrm. Cameron had no idea. Hazard a guess?

"Boggarts? Don't you Riddikulus them .. that's a charm right?" It was taught in Defence Against the Dark Arts.. but it was still a charm, wasn't it?

Annie raised her hand after she had said something, good about this class. Great, time for a new answer.
Another creature which can be charmed. OH dear, too many were already said. "Well, in case the creature was annoyingly moving around, like those pixies...you can really concentrate yourself to conjure the freezing charm, Inmovilus...if I'm correct of the pronounciation." Man, those little things could get in your nerves once you really get to know them.

-.-

Quickly, before someone said it, Emily put up her hand. " There are a lot of creatures that have no spell to directly repel them, however spells such as a mirror charm would lessen the effect of a basilisk's gaze, not that it would be much use in a battle with one, and spells such as the conjuntivitis curse or a blindfolding charm could be used on dragons, though a blinded dragon is probably as dangerous and one with normal sight." Emily lowered her hand. That didnt make sense, did it. what use was only being petrified if the basilisk was going to eat you anyway. She shool her head.

Jenny blinked. Okay, the sheet was not distracting her anymore; the bigger issue now is the question at hand.

"Um...maybe you can use Lumos on a vampire, since vampires are afraid of light?" At least Jenny thought that made sense; if anyone else didn't...well, they must be on different levels of intelligence then.

She had already missed to questions. She had to get a little more focused. She heard Em's answer seeing how she was sitting right next to her and she thought that wouldbe the best answer but ouldnt they learn that in DADA? Well the professor did say the two subjects can go hand in hand sometime so she recanted her earlier thinking. Yes Bogart was the right answer but she didnt say it out loud because Em had just said it and the fear of being completely wrong.