Ella thought about the word jinx. The kids in her neighborhood at home used to say that someone was jinxed if they had bad luck. "Professor, is a jinx a spell that causes someone's luck to change?" She wasn't sure.

Aurora didn't actually know the definition of a jinx... or any spell to be honest. She just knew what the ones she could cast actually did. So she was scribbling furiously, trying to make out her own messy handwriting was difficult enough... the lack of light wasn't helping.

Still standing in the triangle position, Daichi found out that he had trouble breathing normally. Honestly? this was to relax? He's rather have the lotus position cause this was just...ugh. The Slytherin noticed only now that he was NOT flexible at ALL for his legs started to hurt too.

What if he fell down again? He would do the split if that happens O_o oww...

"It brings bad luck to the person that is hit with a jinx.." Daichi answered as he took a deep breath in and a deep breath out. "But the one that casts the jinx usually thinks it's funny... like a prank."

Can he sit down now?

Right. She knew she should have started with jinxes when she mentioned them in the first place. "They cause less harm than hexes," Nora said after she raised her hand. Yes, yes, she knew that was not a real definition, but at least it was acceptable... wasn't it?

Laura looked again at the Professor, seriously what was up with all these weird questions, all Laura wanted to do was sleep because it would be a lot more exciting than this lesson. "Professor, a Jinx is when someone attacks you." Seriously Laura could have jinx the Professor if it wasn't for the fact that she would have been in serious trouble.

Elise nodded, releasing her grip on her ankle for a split-second. Realizing that the professor hadn't asked them to change position, she gripped it again and reached for the ceiling.

Waving her hand around in the air, she replied, "A jinx is determined by its negative effects on the victim and is only a source of minor discomfort. The caster usually thinks it's a joke of sorts, though."

She didn't lower her hand, attempting to stay in position. Her efforts were in vain, her hands were sweaty and her grip on her ankle was broken before she topple onto her mat. "Oww...." she moaned.

The so called 'triangle pose' was not very relaxing no, not at all.. in fact it was now hurting her... well everything, her whole body was aching.. WHO did this for relaxation.. AGH!

Sweeping the thought away she headed back to the subject

"A jinx harms another person in a humerous way.. such as jelly legs or antlers and alot more," that was pretty much it..

Why do we have to start with jinxes first? I only know the answer to curses... Lily thought as everyone else it seemed was able to answer the question. As soon as she got back to the common room, Lily was going to study like crazy so that next time she would know the material. She did know though, that the DADA job had been cursed years back, all the way back to Harry Potter's time. She wasn't sure if it was still the case, so maybe next year when they had a new teacher and during that review Lily would know the answer. So... she thought, I'd better make sure to take mental notes of what they are saying. Lily just hoped that they would get to curses soon, so that she could answer the question.

Sierra had barely gotten a chance to raise her hand for the other question when a new one was being asked. Well, pin a rose on your nose, speedy professor! Sierra raised her hand quickly this time, trying to get an answer in before things were moved along again.

"A jinx is something that you cast on someone that has a negative effect on them, but it's more to just amuse you and cause them a little discomfort," she said, her hand still raised high. She lowered it then added, "It can still be used for defense reasons, too, though."

Alyssa raised her hand and answered,"Professor, a jinx is one of the seven known types of spells and it used cast mostly for the amusement of others who are observing the victim who has been jinxed. Although embarrassing, fortunately, it only causes minor discomfort to the victim. However, it sometimes can be used as a defensive spell too especially when preventing others from casting a spell on you."

Happy in her new position, but not liking all the blood rushing to her head so much, Kurumi looked up when the next question was asked. Too bad it had taken her so long to get resituated in this new pose; she would have rather liked to have answered the last question. Oh well.

"A jinx is similar to a curse in that both are cast to to cause damage or some other negative effect. However, a jinx isn't as powerful and typically isn't cast with the same level of negative intent." Hence why it was less powerful.

Kurumi back sort of cracked when she twisted back into position. Could they do lying dog or something? One where they were lying flat on their mats?

The new position was definitely easier. They didn't have to balance on their behinds or anything - definitely easier. She listened to the answers around her as she moved into the new position. Maybe they weren't going to be doing anything creepy... or the professor was preparing them to run something. Because it seemed like they would be doing a lot of physical activity with what they were doing now.

"A jinx is a spell that has a negative effect but not exactly used to hurt someone, it's more for amusement." Because she had seen how some of the jinxes looked after they were cast and it was kinda funny. It hurt some times, but it was funny. Like... the Jelly-Legs jinx, that was always a bit funny.

Minerva put up her hand. "Professor a jinx is a spell that people use to cause others discomfort. It is not a spell that will cause permanent damage, but could hurt for a few moments.

Jinx, Hexes and Curses.... arent those negative spells from the progression of bad to worst "Jinxes are spells usually cast out of spite or malicious amusement..." yeah he knew that last part pretty well "... they're not really meant to do serious or permanent damage on the target." At least not the spell itself. If it was done in front of an entire cafeteria filled with your peers its a different matter.

Laci was scanning the room and spotted Vickers as he spoke.. She crouched down and rolled up her mat then tried to quietly go to his side without being noticed. "Hey VinCENZO." She whispered to him very quietly.. Probably too quiet he might not have even hear her.

The definition of a jinx? "Not the textbook definition, but I do know that jinxes are the least harmful of the dark spells. They usually cause mild discomfort or misfortune, like the Impediment Jinx," he said, still strained by the whole leaning part of the position. It was time to switch to the other side anyway...

What is a jinx? though Stacy. She flip through her textbook to find the answer. She finally found the answer, so she raise her hand. "A jinx is a spell type that is related to the dark magic and has negative effects that is used to amuse the observers and bring discomfort to the victim," said Stacey.

Well, that wasn't so bad.

Standing up straight, her arms were still held out to her sides level to the ground. "Alright, everyone stand up." she said, waiting until everyone was standing up straight with their arms to their sides, making a 't' shape. That is, before... "And the other side now." Yes. Same triangle position! Other side.

"Vot are some examples of jinxes?"


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Kurumi looked up when the next question was asked and felt very dizzy and uncomfortable the way she had to twist her body to do so. Raising her hand was difficult as well, but she somehow managed to get it done without falling over.

"There is Langlock, professor," Kurumi responded as she switched positions just as she had demonstrated. "It makes the victim's tongue to stick to the roof of their mouth making it difficult to speak."

"Jelly-legs jinx!" Selena exclaimed, raising her hand. Yes, that one amused her loads. "It makes the victim of the jinx's legs jelly to wobble so they can't stand properly." With that, Selena shifted positions to match the professor's. Selena twisted her body again. Eck. Was the professor sure they couldn't just sit down? It seemed like fun - just sitting down on the mats...

Or lying down on them and napping. Because Selena liked naps too.