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First lesson since his most recent return to Hogwarts and Ethan Truebridge was sitting at his desk in the front of the classroom, a magical gramophone sat on his desk, the soundtrack of Les Misérables playing quietly.
The blackboard was apparently 'singing' along, as the words were sung on the record, in runic the translations appeared on the board and then disappeared again moments later.
Truebridge ignored it and kept his hazel-green eyes on the door, watching as the students began to file in.
"Sit wherever you like. Four to six people at each table if you please."
SPOILER!!: classroom description
The classroom is bright and airy, very clean and comfortable. There are no desks in this classroom, rather there are several wooden tables which would fit between four and six students quite comfortably. The tables are arranged rather higgledy piggledy, all out of alignment with each other and yet there is plenty of room to weave through the tables and walk up to the front of the classroom, or down to the back.
The front of the classroom has a large blackboard, charmed to write on itself,and when it isn't taking notes it quite often it has something to say, though you'll need to transcribe it from runic to English to make any sense of it. Truebridge also has a desk at the front of the class, set to one side, and a perfect view of all the tables arranged haphazardly around the room.
At the back of the classroom, set to one side, there is the door out into the corridor. Along the back wall there is a large bookshelf almost overflowing with books, mostly old, all very well taken care of. You're welcome to look at any of these books but if any harm befalls the tomes, there will be a severe price to pay. A long and comfortable couch takes up the rest of the back wall.
The windows along the remaining side, opposite the door and Truebridge's desk have soft white curtains that are almost transparent. When pulled they simply diffuse the light and ensure it is not too bright, allowing the room to stay bright and lit at all times. The window frames are the most interesting, if you go and inspect them, all of the exposed wood has been painstakingly carved with runes, mostly bindrunes and rune charms, set in ligature and carved then stained red. These have all been activated and almost thrum under your fingertips. No cold will pass these windows, no student will fall to their deaths. It is a barrier of safety and of comfort, and a good example of runic magic. The door into the classroom is similarly marked.
ooc note: Please note that class has finished. The thread will be open for a short time longer to allow everyone to complete the last task. Please read the following posts to catch up with the lesson, or the latest one if you wish to jump in on the current activity/question. Not all of Truebridge's posts are included here, just those relevant to the progression of the lesson.
"Neptune, you should include Wunjo on your table. You know, to prevent anything to do with your table going OVER the TOP."
Was he right? He was so right. Neptune Bott's desk was OVER THE TOP. Always. In everything.
Pause...
"Raidho for reconnecting when... when you lose your way, when you're trying to figure things out."
Err. hand up.
"To go into the desk to reconnect with the runes and all if you forget what you're doing and mess things up."
"And I dare you to come over here and try, James Sacheverell Wilkes, to add a rune to my desk." That was NOT over the top, thank you very much, " You have you OWN desk to worry about so worry about it. And WHILE you're at it, go ahead and add Ansuz to your desk."
Neptune's face crumpled, all her features, her posture. She didn't want to lose, or give up, or show that she... wanted to .. figure the desk out...
It just didn't work that way. Desks were dumb.
"For your communication and signals and lack of wise decisions. "
She threw a hand up... to cover that whole bit.
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Jake was confused. He looked at his desk... REALLY looked at it... lay his head against it and closed one eye to look down it... even got off his chair to lay down on the floor and look underneath it. Once he'd inspected the legs and even the CHAIR, he got back up and sat down again, looking over at Jimmy (who he didn't know) and Neptune (who he DEFINITELY knew) and chipped in, face totally deadpan, voice serious.
"I think you two have defective desks."
SIGH. No kidding. "And we haven't even started carving yet..."
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
The professor had presented a question that had quite a complicated answer, especially since it meant he'd be carving up the furniture, but Derian had done what he said: to think outside the box. Still, his answer would have him carving for the entire class.
"Professor, I have decided that a blend of fourteen runes should be sufficient to create the best desk to study on. For starters, I would want Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho, and Wunjo because they all seem to underscore the basic concepts of what learning entails--understanding, focus, wisdom and success, seeing a larger perspective as well as change, and motivation. But I would also want Jera for growth, Eihwaz for transformation (since my mind will hopefully be transformed by knowledge), and Sowilo for success again. And then, finally, I would want Tiwaz for analysis, Ehwaz for communication, Mannaz for creation and intelligence, Ingwaz for common sense, Dagaz for awareness and the awakening of knowledge, and Othala for acquisition."
Derian took a deep breath and looked up at the professor. He felt as though he had never spoken so much in his entire life, but he wanted the best study desk in the room and he felt these runes would give that to him.
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until we close our eyes for good.
The professor had presented a question that had quite a complicated answer, especially since it meant he'd be carving up the furniture, but Derian had done what he said: to think outside the box. Still, his answer would have him carving for the entire class.
"Professor, I have decided that a blend of fourteen runes should be sufficient to create the best desk to study on. For starters, I would want Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho, and Wunjo because they all seem to underscore the basic concepts of what learning entails--understanding, focus, wisdom and success, seeing a larger perspective as well as change, and motivation. But I would also want Jera for growth, Eihwaz for transformation (since my mind will hopefully be transformed by knowledge), and Sowilo for success again. And then, finally, I would want Tiwaz for analysis, Ehwaz for communication, Mannaz for creation and intelligence, Ingwaz for common sense, Dagaz for awareness and the awakening of knowledge, and Othala for acquisition."
Derian took a deep breath and looked up at the professor. He felt as though he had never spoken so much in his entire life, but he wanted the best study desk in the room and he felt these runes would give that to him.
Heather looked over at Derian and smiled. I only picked out a hand full of those. Hmmm.. He's pretty smart. Oh well, she was still proud of her answer even if it wasn't as good as his.
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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr
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Jake was confused. He looked at his desk... REALLY looked at it... lay his head against it and closed one eye to look down it... even got off his chair to lay down on the floor and look underneath it. Once he'd inspected the legs and even the CHAIR, he got back up and sat down again, looking over at Jimmy (who he didn't know) and Neptune (who he DEFINITELY knew) and chipped in, face totally deadpan, voice serious.
"I think you two have defective desks."
"Nothing wrong with my bloody desk!" Jimmy answered in obvious irritation, though it wasn't directed at the Hufflepuff.
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Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz
"And I dare you to come over here and try, James Sacheverell Wilkes, to add a rune to my desk." That was NOT over the top, thank you very much, " You have you OWN desk to worry about so worry about it. And WHILE you're at it, go ahead and add Ansuz to your desk."
Neptune's face crumpled, all her features, her posture. She didn't want to lose, or give up, or show that she... wanted to .. figure the desk out...
It just didn't work that way. Desks were dumb.
"For your communication and signals and lack of wise decisions. "
She threw a hand up... to cover that whole bit.
SIGH. No kidding. "And we haven't even started carving yet..."
"Yeah. Your desk? I've carved that up before." Shrug. Sulk. Smirk-that-was-instantly-wiped-away.
His hand went up too, slowly.
"Professor... may I be excused?"
Yeah. You win, Neptune Bott.
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be careful who you give it to :: they might not give it back to you
"True I like potions most people don't but I think its the professor the y do not like" she replied looking away from him and around the classroom
" I will talk to you after class" Rex whispered to Rene.
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Originally Posted by MissFeenella
"I waved at you too",Fee smiled widely,"you know how i feel about it."Maaan why didnt he realize?!And what?!Alex wanted to throw all the people into the lake?!"I am sure it was just a joke",the blonde nodded,"and besides why does he play a role in our conversations?Back to normal mode please?!" Rex really shouldt try to get her on his side, she liked them booooth.
Fee turned her head to see where the voice came from and smiled a she notifed a girl standing there."Sure take a seat",she said friendly,"nice to meet you Luna."It was always cool to get to know new people.
As someone tapped her on the shoulder the girl turned around to face the person. Ohhh it was Charisa, how cuuuteee. Little firstie Ravie.Hehe."Heey Charisa",the blonde smiled hugely,"want to sit with us?"It was really adorabole that the little girl came over to her and she was sure Charisa and her ould have loads of fun during the lesson.
"There is the scandinavian variant of the runic alphabet called futhark and the anglo-saxon variant futhorc, professor",Fee said raising her hand.Hopefully the new teacher would be as cool as the old one had been.
" We will talk later after class" Rex said to Fee.
OOC: Sorry if I missed anyone else's posts but I just got on and did not have time to get to everyone's sorry.
Sabel couldn't help but smile and shake his head a little at the exchange going between Neptune and James; there was rarely a dull moment in any situation with Neptune Bott. "What about Thurisaz, which helps to decrease negative thoughts that are usually found around the aspects of work or studying." Because every student had them when they got tired of looking at pages after pages of work. [b]"And it helps block distractions." Cough, rune wars. "And Uruz, for bravery to actually start the task." Because there was bravery behind motivation. "And energy to complete it." Or to endure the banter of one's neighbours, whichever worked.
A slight frown touched his lips at James asking permission to leave and his smile faded. Perhaps the banter was indicative of something more. Still, the runes he chose held and he decided to focus on his textbook rather than stick his nose where it didn't belong.
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I'm not scared of the dark._________________________________________ _______________________________________You've never seen it look so easy.
"Nothing wrong with my bloody desk!" Jimmy answered in obvious irritation, though it wasn't directed at the Hufflepuff.
"Yeah. Your desk? I've carved that up before." Shrug. Sulk. Smirk-that-was-instantly-wiped-away.
His hand went up too, slowly.
"Professor... may I be excused?"
Yeah. You win, Neptune Bott.
"No," Neptune put her hand up. "Wait. You.." love Runes. Jim loved Runes. "I'll be quiet. Or. You could just be quiet, Jim." That. "I can go instead." If that.. was how it had to be.
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Marie sat there in a state of utter confusion. One because this class just confused her to no end, even with the extra tutoring she was getting from Jimmy and two, because she had NO clue what was going on with him and that Neptune girl.
Looking back and forth between them she had a sinking feeling there was more than a class discussion going on there with those two. This was more on a personal matter it seemed to her. Or maybe she was just reading too much into it... or not.
Her desk... he had carved it up before? What in the name of Merlin was that supposed to mean? And now he wanted to leave class. A class she KNEW he excelled at... since he had told her himself.
O__O
Now Neptune is saying she would go instead? Okay now Marie knew there was something going on there.
Raising her hand but looking at Jimmy instead of the professor she said, "I think my desk will need Perthro because I am totally confused here and have no clue what the meaning of all this is."
Oh she would have questions fro Jimmy later, that was for sure.
ooc: I'm off to get some food but will be back in an hour or so.
The Eye of Sauron | Zan-y | Snake Charmer
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Originally Posted by PureBlood64
Katie put up her hand and said "Uruz would be a good one because it means a lot of awesome things, then also would Kenaz, for help in work" She said smiling as she looked back down at her book to see other runes.
"What specifically about Uruz would be effective?" Truebridge asked. "Kenaz would be helpful for working yes."
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Originally Posted by Jake_Lockley8672
Jamie raised her hand and said, "The Kenaz would be a good Rune to have on a desk to help with the wisdom, insight, or a solution to a problem." She had a hard time thinking outside the box.
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Originally Posted by *AiryFairy*
Alice raised her hand "I think Kenaz would defiantly be a good one to have as it would help with inspiration for answers , it is a study aid and the fact that is can help with dispelling anxiety and fear would be very very helpful in exams."
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Originally Posted by B~Lee
Wow a teacher that wanted them to Damage school Property. Awesooommee!!!. She raised her hnd quickly because she remember one "Well I would say Kenaz because it offers wisdom and insight." and goodness knows she needed that
"Kenaz is an excellent choice." Truebridge agreed. "And those are good reasons."
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Originally Posted by hermygirl
Hang on...they were going to be carving on the table? Grin. Things were certainly looking up, now. Even if the start of the lesson had managed to go straight over his head.
He raised his hand, after scanning the textbook for a vaguely interesting rune. "Algiz?" he questioned. "Apparently it can be used as a shield or protection, which might be good in the face of trying new magic and it going wrong. Save damaging the furniture or other people..." He might have been thinking of himself at that point. Ahem. "The channelling energies definition might also help in getting things focused and therefore correct?"
"I particularly like the channelling energies suggestion."
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Originally Posted by Poisonedbyyou
Ooh, one of them had to do with concentration and knowledge - Thurisaz. But Charisa read it over more thoroughly, and its divination meaning also included hardship and a painful event. Well, that was sort of contradictory. She raised her hand. "Professor, I think Thurisaz would be a beneficial rune. Its meaning involves focus and study aid and other things a student would want or need to do well in class. Although on the other hand, it has some scary divination meanings, like hardship. Does that affect its usefulness on a school desk?"
"Thurisaz is good. And most of the runes have some... less positive meanings. However, when we invoke their magic, we focus on specific meanings, specific magical associations, so not all the meanings or magical associations will necessarily be in effect at once."
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Originally Posted by leridanusws
"Ingwaz, it means productivity. The rune on a desk could stimulate a student to work better," Lila responsed.
"Good answer. Ingwaz."
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Originally Posted by top94a
Raven carving is Isa, book say it must reinforce magic magic and a shield too, and yes may freezes any object. "Is this okay, Professor?"
"Excuse me." Truebridge stepped forward and eyed the child. "Is what okay? You surely are not carving the table before I have said that you could are you?"
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Originally Posted by Tegz
They were gonna carve up the furniture?
EPIC!
Jim was so pleased with this that he grinned at Lexi and raised his hand to answer, without bothering to open his textbook.
"Ansuz for communication, and Ehwaz for the same thing. They'd be stronger in ligature too since Ehwaz would support Ansuz enough to strengthen it's meaning and a lot of Rune stuff is about communication anyway. It might help people... er... me, get it."
"Yes those two work well in Ligature."
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Originally Posted by Roselyn
"Ansuz and Wunjo could be beneficial." Mmhmm most definitely. "Ansuz, being a rune of good health, wisdom, wise decisions, and success, could definitely help with the learning process. Everyone knows a healthy mind means that you are more than likely to retain more information and probably have a clearer mind which in turn, helps you think better... which could also lead to a better opportunity at success." Right? Maybe. "Plus wise decisions not only help with, not fooling around when you should be doing schoolwork, but it could also help with putting more detailed and thought out answers into your work as well instead of getting it done as quickly as possible."
"Wunjo can definitely help considering it's the rune of success, motivation, completion of tasks, and joy." Oh the joy of schoolwork. "Success is pretty self explanatory, everyone wants to be successful with the work they do...but I don't know anyone who doesn't need motivation sometimes to get their work done. And to actually be happy doing it too." Because schoolwork, was terribly boring.
She wanted to carve stuff though! Carve...into...wood. Stuff!
"Excellent as usual, Evelyn."
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Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz
Neptune flipped her book open and perused a bit. Hmmmm.
"My first thought," she raised her hand then put it back down so she could hold her book up and open and point at the same time, "is Hagalaz, as this is quite a destructive assignment, Professor." However, Neptune was for it. Carving into wood... that could be quite romantic, no?
Definitely. And beneficial to herself.
"But I think I'll go with Mannaz. If this is to be MY rune, on my MY table, to better MY Runic knowledge, then Mannaz it is. Intelligence and forethought."
Sounded very Ravenclaw indeed.
"Ah but carving runes is not destructive, it is with anything, it is the intent that rules the act. Mannaz is a good choice, Neptune."
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Originally Posted by Pinky
Oh AWESOME! Cue more bouncing followed by some serious page turning. Lexi engrossed herself in the textbook searching for Runes that would be beneficial to them. Raising her hand she called out, "I agree that Thurisaz would be beneificial since it promotes study habits, as well as Ansuz because of the communication, truth, and wisdom aspect. Ummm... also Kenaz because of study aid and energy and Wunjo for the completion of tasks and inspiration." Whoa... She just really GROOVED with Ancient Runes. Nice.
"Good, Lexi. You've got the idea."
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Originally Posted by PattyH.
A sneaky thought crept into his mind, and it made selecting the runes extra easy, "Professor I would suggest Wunjo and Dagaz!" Patroclus smiled, pointing silently to Destiny, that it would mean that there desk would be inscribed with Runes that greatly ressembled P and D! Why was that imporant?
Patroclus and Destiny of course!
"Wunjo, would be effective because the rune promotes Achievement, Success as well as Motivation. All things a student would wish to get out of their education! Cause who doesn't enjoy the satisfy feeling of completing something!" Patroclus was stubborn when it came to get jobs down, so this Rune was perfect for him.
"Then with Dagaz, it's all about clarity, and awareness. It would help a student to focus, leading to positive outcomes!"
P and D! Best Runes Ever!
"Nice choices, Patroclus. They'd be very effective."
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Originally Posted by Anna Banana
Now all she had to do was fine a rune that she believed would be beneficial to carve into her work area. Scanning the page a bit more, she raised her hand when she came across one that look perfect for her. "Eihwaz," she announced. "You see, Professor, when I first came to class, I was a little nervous because I don't know much about Ancient Runes at all. Actually, I don't know anything about Ancient Runes."
She glanced back down in her book and read, "...but it says here Eihwaz represents things like change, initiation, and confrontation of fears. I think that perfectly fits someone like me. I think carving it into the table would help give us strength and determination to continue with things that are new and possibly unheard of for us."
"I think you're right and that would be a good choice for anyone who isn't quite so confident about runes."
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Originally Posted by fanficfanatict
Looking through the book she saw two runes that spoke out to her: the raidho and the haglaz. The first of the two meant a journey and wasn't that what learning was all about- the journey and the change you make on that journey? The second was the haglaz which meant a disaster. From the time she was younger Selina learned that failure and disasters were natural and part of the learning experience.
She raised her hand and answered just that, "Professor, what about the raidho and the haglaz? One signifies the journey and don't we all go through a journey in school that perfects our person? And the haglaz is a trial or destruction. In school don't we all learn from our mistakes? Isn't that what learning is?" Selina asked.
Of course she was not sure if his question was even rhetorical so when she was done she blushed from her embarrassment.
"Thats true. Raidho and Hagalaz are good choices for those very reasons as well as a few others. Good thinking."
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Originally Posted by Magical Soul
Hmm...
Success, wise decisions! Found it!
Louisa raised her hand. "What about Ansuz, sir?" She started looking down at the description. "One of its meaning is balance which's basically what this universe teaches us every time we learn from it." Pause. "communication, a revealing message, and justice; they're all what education interfers in; Like the way people and creatures communicate with each other. The message behind the existance of beings and things. Achieving justice by putting down laws and knowing others' rights. All of those mean we need to learn first to attain...Ansuz." Another dramatic pause. "And its magical uses include success and wise decisions... which support my analysis maybe?" She finished without realizing that she actually enjoyed that!
"Good thinking. Very thoughtful answer."
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Originally Posted by aussiegirl
As much as carving into the desks sounded like lots of fun. It obviously meant that they had to use their wands to do it. Mia wasn't sure that was a good idea on her part even though she hadn't set anything on fire in quite a while there was still a possibility that it would happen.
Mia looked through her text book and found a couple of runes she thought would be helpful and raised her hand in the air. "I suppose you could use the rune Thurisaz since it is a regenerative catalyst and helps with self discipline and concentration in spite of any negative forces. It is an excellent study aid and keeps your focus.
"Then there is the rune Mannaz which symbolises intelligence, creativity and forward thinking. And it implies cooperation between individuals for the common good."
Well this little one was turning into a bit of a star in his class wasn't she? Good answers. Clever.
"Appropriate choices Mia, and for those reasons exactly."
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Originally Posted by Macavity
"How about Sowilo?" Simon replied coming across it. " Its used for success and energy both of which are good for learning and effort," he supplied coming up with a rune not mentioned as he read through the list of runes present in the given chapter. He was good at runes but after a summer break wasn't about to trust guessing off the top of his head.
"I think Sowilo is a good suggestion too. And of course, Energy is something I do hope you all still have by the end of this class."
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Originally Posted by Lezleighd
Satine glanced down at the Chapter and at the symbols. She decided to pick one that looked brilliant first and then see if she could relate it to the question...she found one instantly towards the bottom of the page. She shot her hand up, "Professor, I would scribble in the Dagaz." she said sounding it out hoping she was saying it right..." because it seems to help you focus and have a positive outlook and outcome and gives you clarity." she said with a little nod.
"Dagaz is indeed a rune of clarity. Correct, Satine. Good choice."
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Originally Posted by feltbeatslover22
Huh? Whaaa? Oh it was Neptune. The Blonde grinned at her younger friend whom was sat on once side of her but it was too late to make conversation, the lesson had started.
Trixie opened up her text book to the fifth chapter, eying it momentarily before relaxing over what the subject was about. It just listed the Runes, the Elder Futhark Runes to be exact. Well that wasn't too bad then was it.
But then a question was being proposed, which Runes would be useful to carve on your desk? Surely there were a lot nicer things that could be carved on there? Anyway, there was a question to be answered. The Head Girl raised her hand high after glancing briefly over the page. "I think the most important one on here would be the Kenaz Rune. For me, Wisdom is key in life, to progress and everything, and seeing as it symbolises insight as well, its two in one really" she stated. Cos you know, not EVERYONE was a Ravenclaw and had natural knowledge, we needed to gain it somewhere. "But i'd also say Wunjo as well, because its about achieving your goals, and whilst we're in school, our goals are to do well and progress when we leave. By having this rune carved into there, I feel that we'd be able to work better..." Yeah she was talking a load of rubbish.
The Blonde briefly glanced around the classroom, only to spot someone hiding at the back. Her eyes fell on him and then down to the chair next to her. She signaled with her head for him to come over, and join her. She knew that out of any of the classes, this would be the one he'd be most confused in.
"Kenaz and Wunjo. Very positive runes for our purposes. Good thoughts, Trixie."
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Originally Posted by Gabben
"Lets see... well Dagaz for breakthrough, awareness... but I would have to go with Mannaz because it has Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, and ability."
*Feeling a little bad about this he didn't want to carve into the desk. Wasn't that what professors told us not to do?Sitting back he waited for what to do next.*
"Dagaz and Mannaz are good choices."
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Originally Posted by HogwartsHokage
Jenny's eyes grew wide. They were going to carve on school property? That's crazy...but it was only once in a while that could happen. As soon as Jenny scanned through the list of runes in her book, she raised her hand. "What about Algiz, Professor?" Jenny asked. "It's used to provide protection and support."
"Alright, but why would protection and support be necessary in a classroom?" He encouraged her to think on it and elaborate.
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Originally Posted by grangerfan8
Slowly her free hand rose to give a response. "Ehwaz can be used for communication with whoever is sitting at your table." She gave Ivory a playful nudge. "For class purposes of course." Nod. Back to her response. "Isa for reinforcement of other magics since...I guess runes is other magic...in sense I guess?" Shrug. She really didn't know. "Hagalaz for removing unwanted influences cause we don't want them around while trying to work. Wunjo because we want to be successful in our work. Kenaz for the inspiration to keep working. And Uruz to understand what we are working on."
"Ehwaz yes. Isa is a good reinforcement rune and runes are definitely magic. those are all good suggestions Arya." She was certainly showing she understood the concept.
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Originally Posted by lilithpotter
"Kenaz to help you retain the infromation that is taught to have better knowledge of runes or any other subject, algiz for the protection and the assistance ithat may be needed to strive and complete, Jera, this class. she finished talking and hoped that was a good anwser.
"Good. All true. And connected nicely."
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Originally Posted by CreativeAllie18
Alice looked down the list of the different Runes, reading each one carefully before answering. "Wunjo would be useful since it would help us not only tackle whatever challenges or tasks we face in class, but it will also help us to be successful in completing the tasks and learning the material."
"And hopefully you'll also get 'joy' from learning along the way with the help of Wunjo." Truebridge agreed.
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Originally Posted by Kaytone
Kay opened her book to chapter five and read the list. There was alot of them and some stood out to her. "Professor, There was alot of them that would be Beneficial to learning. Uruz would be good for Understanding. With this carved in the desk it would help one understanding what is being said or read." she said hoping it was a good one.
"Uruz for understanding. Good, Kay."
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Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy
Emmaleigh's little fingers itched to finally be able to look through the textbook on her desk. Turning to Chapter five, she carefully looked at the runes. She knew the runes to help with protection since they had studied that last year, but she didn't know anything about the ones that could help with homework. She ran her finger down the list as she read each of the magical uses. She ever she found one, she scribbled each one down. When she had finished, she raised her hand. "Professor, I would use Uruz, for understanding the material, Thurisaz for a study aid, and to help concentrate, Dagaz, for a positive outcome, and Fehu for good luch, and for a good pay off."
"Positive choices and I think very effective for what we need them for." Truebridge agreed.
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Originally Posted by EmilyMalfoy
Isobel shyly raised her hand. "I think Wunjo would be a good one," she said. "Because it means completetion of tasks, and success. Also, recognization of success," or something like that. "Which is kind of spiritual, and it's good, because we should recognize when we do something good." Which the rune would help with. Hopefully he understood her meaning.
"Yes you're right. Good answer."
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How about Perthro Professor?
Doesn't it have something to do with uncertain meaning or mystery?
Maybe this rune could help us understand the runes themselves better since for some of us they are a mystery. Also, it could pertain to joy and fellowship. It could help us work together with our classmates
"Thats very true. Acknowledging that something is a mystery is often the first step towards understanding it."
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He scanned the runes on the page and raised his hand. “Raidho. It symbolises journey and change. It's a positive rune. Perhaps it could be useful to students in their NEWT year who'll soon be moving on from Hogwarts.”
"Also Tiwaz.. represents strength and discipline.. victory in competition. They're all traits useful to learning and succeeding. Pretty apt for in the classroom."
"Right. Good suggestions. Learning is certainly a journey."
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Jake had this covered. He raised his hand after looking through the chapter and got to work.
"The first one that comes to mind, possibly because it's the first on the page, is Fehu," Jake said, having to try a few different pronunciations before he said it. "It's simple, really. It's a lot about money, and hard work paying off. You work in school to eventually earn money, so it does link."
The young man slid his finger down the page before speaking again.
"Thurisaz... well, it's obvious why. It even says study aid and I think it's rare for people not to need help with focus," he smiled knowingly. Because he KNEW he always had focus issues.
"Wunjo... well, because school is about completing tasks and everyone knows you need motivation to work, right? This one would probably give you the boost to do so... hmmm..."
With a glance up at Truebridge, Jake spoke carefully. "I'll give you two more, because that makes five, and all." And he liiiiiked the number five. "Sowilo! Success! It's self-explanatory but you know, most people do like to succeed in school."
Most.
"And finally..." Jake scanned the pictures of runes until he found the one he was looking for. Because yes, he'd memorised them in the past. It was better to look at pictures when you were him. Finally, he picked a nice interesting one and tapped on it in finality. "Dagaz. The whole breakthrough part just... goes with schoolwork. The feeling when you are studying and you suddenly get a breakthrough and understand something... is amazing. This one is also about a positive outcome and stuff." Durrrr, obvious. "And considering this activity, a positive outcome in the studying is what we're aiming for."
Jake leant back in his chair and rubbed at a sore are behind his ear where his sunglasses clung to his head. He should take them off... and probably could.
Later.
He had a feeling there might be groupwork, though.
"From the amount people are saying there clearly are loads, some that stick out more than these to me as well... but hey, I preferred to say these."
And stop at number five.
"Good answers all five." Truebridge answered, without batting an eyelid. "And yes we certainly want a postive outcome."
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Georgiana was listening to what Professor Truebridge was saying, Mmm interesting she thought.
Looking at her book she read the symbols and their meaning, finally she chose " I will say Sowilo and Wunjo, they have success, strength, motivation, energy and prosperity, things that can help us here in school and outside, always be positive, achieve our goals and be prosperous in everything we do." she nodded
"all very positive. Good idea."
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The professor had presented a question that had quite a complicated answer, especially since it meant he'd be carving up the furniture, but Derian had done what he said: to think outside the box. Still, his answer would have him carving for the entire class.
"Professor, I have decided that a blend of fourteen runes should be sufficient to create the best desk to study on. For starters, I would want Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho, and Wunjo because they all seem to underscore the basic concepts of what learning entails--understanding, focus, wisdom and success, seeing a larger perspective as well as change, and motivation. But I would also want Jera for growth, Eihwaz for transformation (since my mind will hopefully be transformed by knowledge), and Sowilo for success again. And then, finally, I would want Tiwaz for analysis, Ehwaz for communication, Mannaz for creation and intelligence, Ingwaz for common sense, Dagaz for awareness and the awakening of knowledge, and Othala for acquisition."
Derian took a deep breath and looked up at the professor. He felt as though he had never spoken so much in his entire life, but he wanted the best study desk in the room and he felt these runes would give that to him.
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Heather thought for a moment and became confident of her answer, raising her hand before sh spoke, she said, "Fehum, Uruz, Thurisaz, Kenaz, Wunjo, Jera, and Sowilo would work together very well. With the mix of positive energy, success, knowledge and wisdom they would aid us not only this class but every class, immensely."
Truebridge listened to the two students and nodded.
"Good answers, good choices, however there is a consideration when you are using more than a single rune. As they are on their own they are very appropriate, but when adding runes together in a string, it is important to be sure none of the meanings and magical symbolism are contradictory or they may cancel each other out and the intent will be muddied. It is an art form to successfully combine longer strings of runes."
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Sabel couldn't help but smile and shake his head a little at the exchange going between Neptune and James; there was rarely a dull moment in any situation with Neptune Bott. "What about Thurisaz, which helps to decrease negative thoughts that are usually found around the aspects of work or studying." Because every student had them when they got tired of looking at pages after pages of work. [b]"And it helps block distractions." Cough, rune wars. "And Uruz, for bravery to actually start the task." Because there was bravery behind motivation. "And energy to complete it." Or to endure the banter of one's neighbours, whichever worked.
A slight frown touched his lips at James asking permission to leave and his smile faded. Perhaps the banter was indicative of something more. Still, the runes he chose held and he decided to focus on his textbook rather than stick his nose where it didn't belong.
"Right, those are some good suggestions." Truebridge agreed.
SPOILER!!: the rune war?
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"Kenaz is about passion too, professor." Jim spoke up and risked a moody sort of glance at Neptune. "It could be used to encourage passion about the subject or something."
It was Neptune's rune, as far as Jimmy was concerned.
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Neptune, though she had been trying very hard otherwise, didn't miss much of anything Jim said. Or did. Or, sometimes, as it were even thought.
On this one, Neptune read him loud and clear. She reddened, coughed, and tried to not look over at his table. In fact, she tried to make Trixie a Head Girl Shield before raising her hand again.
"Can I add Nauthiz, Professor? Because runes... runes are frustrating."
Like some other THINGS in the room.
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"Berkano would encourage love and desire of Runes." Jim informed the professor, belatedly raising his hand and fixing his eyes on the front of the room, expression stubborn.
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"And perhaps," Neptune no longer was reading for the book either, and the hand raising thing was an after-thought, "Tiwaz." Just... just because. Neptune fell quiet before adding, "healing the wound .....of the desk." Lame. She sulked.
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"Or Laguz to stabilize the emotional disorder... of the desk." Jimmy Wilkes was pouting too.
Manly pouting.
Or something.
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"But I think Isa will be the biggest one I carve," Neptune turned her eyes to her book without seeing it at all. "Inactivity. Blockage. Stagnation. A challenge. A frustration."
She put her hand up quickly. "For the desk."
Yeah.
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"THE DESK..." Jim's hand was up, "Might need Gebo." He went silent for a second. "To ...find and strengthen its... relationship."
...
That made NO sense James Wilkes.
"Err... you know. How you... relate to the runes and find those meanings for yourself and... strengthen your understanding of them." He muttered a clarification and then put his hand down, folding his arms across his chest and sinking into his chair.
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"Algiz." Neptune gave up on not looking at Jim and just... LOOKED. "A shield and protection. My desk definitely needs that. A ward against..." against... stuff. Against ... yeah, stuff. "And to channel energies in some sort of proper way. That's exactly what my desk needs. Probably others, too. All desks."
Or that one specific desk across the way.
"Shhhh." Neptune SH'D the dude. Now was not the time. Rune fight?talk. It was on.
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"Neptune, you should include Wunjo on your table. You know, to prevent anything to do with your table going OVER the TOP."
Was he right? He was so right. Neptune Bott's desk was OVER THE TOP. Always. In everything.
Pause...
"Raidho for reconnecting when... when you lose your way, when you're trying to figure things out."
Err. hand up.
"To go into the desk to reconnect with the runes and all if you forget what you're doing and mess things up."
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Jake was confused. He looked at his desk... REALLY looked at it... lay his head against it and closed one eye to look down it... even got off his chair to lay down on the floor and look underneath it. Once he'd inspected the legs and even the CHAIR, he got back up and sat down again, looking over at Jimmy (who he didn't know) and Neptune (who he DEFINITELY knew) and chipped in, face totally deadpan, voice serious.
"I think you two have defective desks."
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"And I dare you to come over here and try, James Sacheverell Wilkes, to add a rune to my desk." That was NOT over the top, thank you very much, " You have you OWN desk to worry about so worry about it. And WHILE you're at it, go ahead and add Ansuz to your desk."
Neptune's face crumpled, all her features, her posture. She didn't want to lose, or give up, or show that she... wanted to .. figure the desk out...
It just didn't work that way. Desks were dumb.
"For your communication and signals and lack of wise decisions. "
She threw a hand up... to cover that whole bit.
SIGH. No kidding. "And we haven't even started carving yet..."
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"Nothing wrong with my bloody desk!" Jimmy answered in obvious irritation, though it wasn't directed at the Hufflepuff.
"Yeah. Your desk? I've carved that up before." Shrug. Sulk. Smirk-that-was-instantly-wiped-away.
His hand went up too, slowly.
"Professor... may I be excused?"
Yeah. You win, Neptune Bott.
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"No," Neptune put her hand up. "Wait. You.." love Runes. Jim loved Runes. "I'll be quiet. Or. You could just be quiet, Jim." That. "I can go instead." If that.. was how it had to be.
And it probably was how it had to be.
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Marie sat there in a state of utter confusion. One because this class just confused her to no end, even with the extra tutoring she was getting from Jimmy and two, because she had NO clue what was going on with him and that Neptune girl.
Looking back and forth between them she had a sinking feeling there was more than a class discussion going on there with those two. This was more on a personal matter it seemed to her. Or maybe she was just reading too much into it... or not.
Her desk... he had carved it up before? What in the name of Merlin was that supposed to mean? And now he wanted to leave class. A class she KNEW he excelled at... since he had told her himself.
O__O
Now Neptune is saying she would go instead? Okay now Marie knew there was something going on there.
Raising her hand but looking at Jimmy instead of the professor she said, "I think my desk will need Perthro because I am totally confused here and have no clue what the meaning of all this is."
Oh she would have questions fro Jimmy later, that was for sure.
"Yes. It could be." Truebridge answered.
...
"I suppose they can be frustrating for those who have not spent much time learning them."
That was... going a bit far. Love and desire? Of runes?
"I suppose if... you really hated runes you might use Berkano to lessen that feeling."
....
Alright. The two Ravenclaws? Had lost him.
"... some... creative suggestions." And clearly... clearly this was not simply a case of two Ravenclaws trying to give answers in class.
WHY was it always the Ravenclaws? He wasn't completely oblivious to the growing tension. It was not welcome that was for certain.
"Yes James you can leave. However, you can also have an essay on my desk first thing tomorrow morning explaining why disrupting my lesson is not a good idea. I want it correctly transcribed into runic and I want you to do your research AND cite your sources. If you don't, I believe I'll have ten of your house points, and a weekend detention with you." He paused. "And will you be joining him, Neptune?"
He turned his attention to the class itself.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"
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Truebridge listened to the two students and nodded.
"Good answers, good choices, however there is a consideration when you are using more than a single rune. As they are on their own they are very appropriate, but when adding runes together in a string, it is important to be sure none of the meanings and magical symbolism are contradictory or they may cancel each other out and the intent will be muddied. It is an art form to successfully combine longer strings of runes."
Heather looked back in her book and started going through the possibilities. She knew the correct response from her would be too late, but now her curiosity was getting the better of her. Perhaps this would prove to be an extra homework assignment.
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"It also likes Mooncalf dung. And chocolate." Truebridge supplied seriously. "Respect that tree and it will respect you back. But yes, that's an example that a rune has more power than just what it seems to be at face value."
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"Some of you mentioned the 'runic alphabet'. While I don't mind this term, and on occasion may use it myself, it is worth noting that it is not an entirely correct term. While it is reasonable to compare a rune to a letter, strictly speaking runes are not an alphabet. Alphabet is a term for the latin based alphabet which we use, 'A B C.." and so forth, based on the names of the first two letters in Latin, Alpha and Beta. The equivalent term for the Runes we will be focusing this term on is 'futhark' and for much the same reason. The first six runes make up the name 'futhark.'"
The book in front of you is an introductory book only." Truebridge continued. "It summarises and introduces but that is all. The intent is to provide direction for your future research, and indeed for your homework assignments. This textbook is simply a guide, it is up to you to find a path, just like Runes themselves indicate the changing journey and not the final destination. You may of course use any textbooks you like as reference, but do be sure to credit your sources."
He looked around. "So for today, I suggest we skip the 'boring' stuff - you can do that for homework." Ethan Truebridge of course, never found anything truly boring, but his mind was rather different to most. "Instead we're going to make magic." He waited for the class to absorb that.
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I'm working on the next post now... running out of words in this one.
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"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
Salander started to raise his head to nod then stopped, instead tilting his head. "Mooncalf dung and chocolates...that'd work really?" He paused then added "Is that because they got the same color?"
He had to ask.....
And he winced at the second part a bit. Everybody tells him 'be nice to the Whomping Willow'. Nobody says 'be nice to Salander'. Preferential treatment thats what it was. And this Slytherin lad aint givin' it nuthin'.
The next thing the Professor says pushed all the dung-like chocolate out of his head because they were gonna be carving up the furniture! Perhaps for the first time ever Salander eagerly opened up a book and looked into the Runes list. They should seem familiar to the him now, but after a few seconds his eyes glazed over and the runes and the words started to just mix together. He looked back up at the Professor and raised his hand "Uhrmm.... The Tiwaz rune..... because it looks like an arrow pointing up and thats kinda where I want my grades to go."
Not to mention its heck easy to carve an arrow. he does it all the time
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Satine was speechless and was pretty sure she was going to have whiplash from watching the dialog/rune war between Jim and Neptune....it was like an intense Tennis Match going on in the classroom... Then she was even more speechless that the Professor only really punished one of them..I mean she was grateful. She didn't want Ravvie loosing all those points but still it wasn't all Jim's fault...was it? ....she pushed the thought out of her head and focused back on the Professor with the rune war still in the back of her head...mental note if you ever need help with runes contact one of those two...not that Satine ever would... but you know...
Satine raised her hand, "Well sir it depends on which one is more effective or which one works fastest...." she said almost in the form of a question....as she finished her answer she had a thought...yes she would find Jim later and see what he thought.
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He turned his attention to the class itself.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"
Simon continued taking notes as the professor responded to each of the suggested runes, nodding in understanding as they reached his own. Unfortunately he couldn't help but notice the game two ravenclaws ahad decided to play with it, silently thankful one was leaving so they could get on with the actual class withoyt much disturbance.
Now it was on to carving the desks which in and of itself was an odd thing to Simon, literally manhandling school property. But he figured Truebridge had permission or at least a way to fix it if trouble followed. "Both would be more interesting," he replied, "So we can see both sides of the picture."
Lexi's mouth hung open for a moment as the whole Jimmy/Neptune/Jake/Marie conversation went on... Wow. She thought SHE was angsty. No chance. She tried nudging Jim to be quiet, but he was probably going to leave the class and leave her allll byyyy herseeeellllllf. Boo.
Chewing on her lip she directed her attention back to Truebs, trying to avoid eye contact with Sal, Ivan... anyone. Raising her hand she said, "Professor, why don't you tell us both ways." Nods. Yep. Do that.
Turning to look at Jim she tried to convey with her eyes that yes, she understood, but he needed to stay in class. If he left... she might have a breakdown of some sort.
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"No," Neptune put her hand up. "Wait. You.." love Runes. Jim loved Runes. "I'll be quiet. Or. You could just be quiet, Jim." That. "I can go instead." If that.. was how it had to be.
And it probably was how it had to be.
Jim shook his head.
Naw. Nah. He had to get out of there.
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"Yes James you can leave. However, you can also have an essay on my desk first thing tomorrow morning explaining why disrupting my lesson is not a good idea. I want it correctly transcribed into runic and I want you to do your research AND cite your sources. If you don't, I believe I'll have ten of your house points, and a weekend detention with you." He paused. "And will you be joining him, Neptune?"
Jimmy stared at the professor.
He could think of one reason already like 'no wonder everyone actually thought you murdered people'. The guy was... well, there was just something about him that made Jim think that he was for SERIOUS.
He glanced apologetically at Lexi. Yeah. Sorry. She understood, right? He needed to... go blow things up or something.
"Yeah. Essay. On your desk. Tomorrow." He muttered in reply to Truebridge. He just had to get out. "She didn't do anything wrong." He added quieter, about Neptune, and then scooped his things up, immediately heading for the door, head down and not looking at anyone.
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Arya didn't know what was going on with Neptune and the Ravenclaw boy. Or maybe she did, but simply refused to put much thought into it simply because she didn't care what was going on in Neptune's life. It was probably the latter. Smiling at the professor when he responded to her, she scribbled down a few more notes as the class discussion progressed. "Can we hear both?" Raising her hand belatedly, she glanced up at Truebridge. She preferred to carve them with a wand, but it might come in handy to know how to carve them without.
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"Yes James you can leave. However, you can also have an essay on my desk first thing tomorrow morning explaining why disrupting my lesson is not a good idea. I want it correctly transcribed into runic and I want you to do your research AND cite your sources. If you don't, I believe I'll have ten of your house points, and a weekend detention with you." He paused. "And will you be joining him, Neptune?"
He turned his attention to the class itself.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"
...
So lost...
"Woah woah woooahhhh..." Jake called out, holding up his hands and eyeing the class warily. "So... what's up with the desks? Are they cursed or something? Someone needs to clarify this for me." He would NOT sit at a cursed desk.
...
... and he was so confused.
And still pouting because Jimmy had shouted at him.
"And... non-magical."
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"Positive choices and I think very effective for what we need them for." Truebridge agreed.
He turned his attention to the class itself.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"
Emmaleigh smiled as the professor gave his approval of her rune choices. After a moment, she went back to reading the textbook.
Looking up as Truebridge addressed the class, she listened to the two options. She raised her hand, "Professor, I think it would be beneficial to learn both methods. You know, just incase we don't have a wand or something."
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well she knew why one was easier then the other. At least she had learned it last year and now have completely forgotten *sigh* Curse you wonderful summer. "I think i might need to hear both explanation please." she said to the professor. She also noticed he was a no nonsense teacher because that Essay,detention, House points Combo seemed a bit harsh. She knew not to get on His bad side anytime soon
"I suppose they can be frustrating for those who have not spent much time learning them."
That was... going a bit far. Love and desire? Of runes?
"I suppose if... you really hated runes you might use Berkano to lessen that feeling."
....
Alright. The two Ravenclaws? Had lost him.
"... some... creative suggestions." And clearly... clearly this was not simply a case of two Ravenclaws trying to give answers in class.
WHY was it always the Ravenclaws? He wasn't completely oblivious to the growing tension. It was not welcome that was for certain.
"Yes James you can leave. However, you can also have an essay on my desk first thing tomorrow morning explaining why disrupting my lesson is not a good idea. I want it correctly transcribed into runic and I want you to do your research AND cite your sources. If you don't, I believe I'll have ten of your house points, and a weekend detention with you." He paused. "And will you be joining him, Neptune?"
He turned his attention to the class itself.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"
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Jim shook his head.
Naw. Nah. He had to get out of there.
Jimmy stared at the professor.
He could think of one reason already like 'no wonder everyone actually thought you murdered people'. The guy was... well, there was just something about him that made Jim think that he was for SERIOUS.
He glanced apologetically at Lexi. Yeah. Sorry. She understood, right? He needed to... go blow things up or something.
"Yeah. Essay. On your desk. Tomorrow." He muttered in reply to Truebridge. He just had to get out. "She didn't do anything wrong." He added quieter, about Neptune, and then scooped his things up, immediately heading for the door, head down and not looking at anyone.
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It wasn't so much that Neptune... wanted to leave. She SO didn't. She was SOOoOOo going to carve her desk to smithereens and then some. But... well...
It'd be wet carving, wet teary stupid carving if she didn't excuse herself.
"I'm sorry. I'll ... write your essay. And I'm sorry." Neptune left most of her stuff and left quietly, too.
"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you are not."
Alice thought for a moment, uncertain as to whether which way would make the runes symbol actually look like what it was supposed to. "Perhaps you could teach us both ways Professor? I'd like to do whichever way will allow for me to make it as close to looking like the actual rune as possible." Alice really was rubbish at anything art related, which was why it was so comical that all the muggles in her hometown thought she was attending a fantastic art and architecture school. Heh...Alice as a superstar artist. Now there was something to laugh at.
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"Well Professor i feel that both would be very useful. Although if i had to guess i'd say using defodio would probably work for magical. Seeing how to do it without magic would be interesting."
JP saw that it seemed as though the professor was getting annoyed with some ravenclaws.
JP whispered to himself. "Ah, these ravenclaw are giving our house a bad name."
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"I think you're right and that would be a good choice for anyone who isn't quite so confident about runes."
"Yes James you can leave. However, you can also have an essay on my desk first thing tomorrow morning explaining why disrupting my lesson is not a good idea. I want it correctly transcribed into runic and I want you to do your research AND cite your sources. If you don't, I believe I'll have ten of your house points, and a weekend detention with you." He paused. "And will you be joining him, Neptune?"
He turned his attention to the class itself.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"
Lowering her hand, Sierra gave the professor a small smile when he commented on her suggestion. Suddenly, she was liking Ancient Runes more and more. The whole idea of those teeny-tiny symbols that meant Merlin knew what weren't so scary to her anymore. Not so scary--but still scary, nonetheless.
She was also glad she wasn't that James kid. A whole essay?! Not just an essay either, but an essay transcribed into runes! With all those answers he had been giving during that whole runes war, though, Sierra had a feeling something like a runes essay was likely easy for him. She made a mental note for herself, however, to never ask to leave class early, especially not in Ancient Runes!
At least it was time to start the carving, though! That was a positive note. For the people who didn't have to write an essay, at least. "I vote for hearing both and then choosing which one to do, Professor," she said, her hand high in the air once again. Why? Because she wanted to go with whichever method was easiest, of course! "I like to keep my options open," she added.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"[/color][/font]
Heather rose her hand again, "I would like to learn how to do it with my wand, professor."
"Excuse me." Truebridge stepped forward and eyed the child. "Is what okay? You surely are not carving the table before I have said that you could are you?"
He turned his attention to the class itself.
"We're going to get started on the carving. There are two ways to carve runes and to make them magical. One is with your wand, and one is without. Does anyone have a preference as to which they'd like to learn, or would you perhaps like to hear both and choose which you'd like to do?"
Raven seem head blank, he seem idiot, embarrass by himself, He nodded to professor, "Sorry, Professor" he say, "I shall carve the Isa symbol in this table anyway. please Professor, tell us how to do, Raven smile, ohh, firstie encounter.
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