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| | Term 28: May - August 2011 Term Twenty-eight: A Pirate's Life For Me (Sept 2074 - June 2075) | |
05-14-2011, 05:12 PM
| | |  CoMC #1: Riddle Me This
Though it had taken a while for him to decide, Professor MacFusty had, at last, come to the conclusion to hold his lesson in the paddock located outside the Magical Creatures Nursery. Knowing that perhaps some students would be confused, he left an announcement pinned to the door of his hut, indicating where to go and what exactly they should not do upon reaching their destination and taking a look at MacFusty's current companion.
For instance, they should not yell or gasp or point fingers or just plain run away.
Well, they could run away, but that would be a bit silly, not to mention a pity as well. Not that this sentiment was shared by the creature pacing restlessly near him. From the small stool he was sitting on, Lachlan was busy using his elm wand to write on the blackboard located almost right next to him, the following message:
"Can you not yell? I know I said this already, but please don't do it. Rosie won't like it anymore than she likes having me call her 'Rosie.' Also, take out a piece of parchment, some ink and write your name and year on it. Then just place it on your lap when you are done. Thanks!"
Lachlan smiled to himself at a job well done (mostly--there was not much he could do about his only half-decent handwriting), and pocketed his wand. The Creature he'd seemed to refer to as 'Rosie,' however, grunted at him and sat down upon her hind legs, looking both supremely offended and nearly obnoxiously bored.
"You need to relax, Ros--Milady," Adviced MacFusty, employing a kind, soothing tone.
The young Sphinx used her cool aquamarine almond-shaped stare to glare daggers at him, but said nothing else. Normally, Lachlan would have been slightly alarmed of being in the presence of a seemingly irritated Sphinx, but in better spirits he could not be. And in any case, even if Rosie did decide to pounce and have him for lunch, her efforts would be stopped by the series of charms placed around her. Also? She was wagging her tail, so she couldn't be that upset.
Quietly, Lachlan chuckled and waited for the students to arrive. OOC: The lesson will not start right away, just to give everyone a time to arrive, react to Rosie, etc. Don't forget to get familiar with the class rules, and that, you know, Lachlan is THERE, so chatting TOO much isn't really a good idea. Not unless you think the idea of staying after class to clean up the stable is a good idea. | |
05-17-2011, 03:13 AM
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| | Hinkypunk
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Originally Posted by Oesed  Rosamund, who had been quiet ever since someone had dared to come closer to her, looked at the only student who seemed to be making sense. She stopped pacing, cocked her great head to one side, and then looked at Lachlan. "Unless I am mistaken, Professor," and she never was, "this one seems to have given the best explanation of them all."
Lachlan disregarded the slight sarcasm Rosamund's words carried, and nodded. "You are, of course, correct." Both of them; Theodore for answering correctly, and Rosamund for pointing it out. "Have two points, Mister Dumble." Then he addressed the rest of the class, as a whole. "Just because Rosamund decided to retreat rather than attack does not mean any other Sphinx would react the same. In fact, most creatures would not."
Or animals, as some of the students had called them. "In reality, it works the same way between us humans. Abruptly approaching a complete stranger? I can guarantee you they won't be pleased." Most likely, they'd either react the same way as Rosie did or simply walk away with a look on their face that clearly told you they thought you insane. "Remember, as I said earlier, Respect above all." And common sense, too.
[/color] Theodore was taken aback that the sphinx addressed him. Rather than being scared, he was pleasantly surprised. Grinning like a smug, proud idiot, Theodore reveled in his acquisition of points for Ravenclaw. It was about damn time that he started contributing to the points hourglasses in the entrance hall, which had dwindled pitifully at the start of term. Quote:
Originally Posted by Oesed Soon a couple of other students joined in with the same answer, though one of more or less stuttered their way through their response. "You are all correct." And technically, the rest of them, too, but it was her Riddle, and while their answers were entirely plausible, too, Rosamund was ignoring those.[/COLOR]
Lachlan scratched the back of his head at Rosamund's words, and couldn't help but to raise an eyebrow. His own, private answer had been 'secret,' and that in his own mind made a lot of sense. He was not about to get in the middle of an argument with a sphinx, however, and instead walked to the middle of the group of students and placed both boxes, filled with cauldron cakes and chocolate frogs, in the middle. "Help yourselves with these." He... didn't like sweets. Best to give them to the kids than to have to throw them all out. "After you do, you are free to go. Homework will be posted later today." MacFusty cleared his throat, and took several steps back until he was standing next to his stool. "Class dismissed!"
OOC: Homework will be posted later tonight. Really. ^__^ Thanks for playing along, folks! Reaching over, Theodore scooped up a handful of cauldron cakes and tossed them into his book bag. He knew quite a few friends that would appreciate these treats. Putting away his notebook, quill, and ink pot, Theodore swung his bag over his shoulder and, swiping an extra cauldron cake from one of the boxes, the sixth year smiled and bid farewell to the teacher: "See you later, Professor." As the plastic of the sweets crinkled around in his bag and in his hand, the Ravenclaw took a quick bite and, screwing up the courage to do so, waved a goodbye to the beautiful sphinx. This would definitely be a lesson to tell his parents about.
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05-17-2011, 03:25 AM
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| | Nogtail
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Originally Posted by Oesed Lachlan scratched the back of his head at Rosamund's words, and couldn't help but to raise an eyebrow. His own, private answer had been 'secret,' and that in his own mind made a lot of sense. He was not about to get in the middle of an argument with a sphinx, however, and instead walked to the middle of the group of students and placed both boxes, filled with cauldron cakes and chocolate frogs, in the middle. "Help yourselves with these." He... didn't like sweets. Best to give them to the kids than to have to throw them all out. "After you do, you are free to go. Homework will be posted later today." MacFusty cleared his throat, and took several steps back until he was standing next to his stool. "Class dismissed!" It was over already? Okay.
At least... Helena had a conclusion, after this lesson. She surely didn't like riddles. Nope. Simply because they were messing up with her mind. That was for sure.
So... the girl stood up quickly and smiled at professor MacFusty. " Goodbye, professor," she said, then looked at Rosamund. " Goodbye," she added to the beautiful creature, with a slight bow of her head. She couldn't... wave at a Sphinx, right?
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