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The first thing you notice as you enter the dimly lit planetarium is that the dome-shaped projection screen above you shows the night sky with the occasional comet slowly making its way from one side to the other. Try not to get too caught up in looking at the display, however, this is a lesson after all. Professor Flamsteed can be seen standing in front of the planetarium projector wearing a dark khaki colored suit and burgundy tie with a knowing smirk on his face as he waits for students to come filing in. To the right of him on the floor is a box of small pickling jars lined up in neat rows. So come on in, take a seat in one of the comfy chairs, and get yourself situated. The lesson will begin shortly.
⌦Lesson Progression
▸First question :: what songs do you know that have a connection to Astronomy?
▸Second question :: shooting stars/falling stars are really called what?
▸Time to SUIT UP! Erm...put on protective gear and get ready for the activity LAST CHANCE TO PLAY CATCH UP
▸Activity instructions :: catch a 'falling star'
▸spell practice :: Fingere Elementi, Dextrini Potitus, Cumugasalis, Deminugasalis, & Crescere Hydrogenenii
OOC: Please be sure you are familiar with Professor Flamsteed's rules BEFORE you post in this lesson. We will know if you haven't read them! All SnitchSeeker site rules apply. This lesson has officially begun! Please use the class progression to keep up and IF you wish to do a bit of catch up please do so under a spoiler.
Astronomy, the one subject Ness didn't quite understand. What the heck did stars have to do with how people's everyday lives went on? They were million and millions of miles away. Surely nobody needed to study them. Ness understood that people possibly needed stars to survive on earth, like they needed the sun, but she didn't get how else it affected lives.
If it wasn't for the curiosity of seeing this new Professor, Nessie would have not been keen on coming to this class at all. She would have much rather caught up on some sleep, she really need too, tryouts were tiring her out. This new teacher though, he was weird, no VERY weird, but Ness was interested to see how he would teach, not that she liked his subject.
Already seated, she listened quietly as the Professor began with the class. So far it was alright, but before the lesson he went on about something to do with a lint roller?? WEEIIIRDD! Anyways..stars. She was listening, well half-listening...and then listening with a face of shock as the Professor started singing??
O___________O
Tooootttaaally was normal for a Professor to just randomly sing in class like that. Mellow. The red head just stared and stared even more when he mentioned for them to sing too. She raised her hand, but she was NOT singing. "Professor, I'm Nessie." Because she preferred it over Renesmee. "I would say this muggle song called Diamonds, the words go something like 'You and I We’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky', which I think could reffer to stars?....Oh and um I refuse to sing, because I'd break any glass in here if I did so." She added the last bit a little hesitantly.
Sarah knew loads of songs, so she thought of another song that had to do with astronomy. She raised her hand, "My name is Sarah Edwards and this is a song I know about the the Solar System. It is rather childish, my grandmother taught it to me when I was younger, yet it is very educational as well." she then began to sing to the tune of "This Old Man"
SPOILER!!: da song
"Mercury, number one.
It is closest to the sun.
With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Venus bright, number two.
Morning and evening "star" we view.
With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Planet Earth, number three.
We live on it, you and me.
With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Planet Mars, number four.
Named for a roman god of war. With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Number five, Jupiter.
Colored clouds around it stir. With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Number six, big Saturn.
Many rings around it turn. With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Number seven, Uranus.
It looks blue and green to us. With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Number eight, stormy Neptune.
Triton is its frozen moon. With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone.
Number nine, tiny Pluto.
Farthest from the sun, you know. With a round, round, go around
Planets 'round the sun
Sing about them everyone."
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Alyssa listened intently as the Professor introduced himself and then launched into the lesson proper. Songs about stars? Alyssa thought long and hard before she remembered one that she loved to hear her mother sing to her.
Raising her hand she said. "Professor, my name is Alyssa, and I know this one." Then Alyssa began to sing.
"When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true."
Well that was all she remembered. So she stopped singing.
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Reason: Forgot my name and it's 7:07 am right now xD
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Theo was here, and... optimistic about Astronomy. It was always interesting to see what the new professors were like. Cool or uncool, and such.. "My name's Theodore Kinsley..." He said, before clearing his throat and taking it away. He'd picked a good old muggle song, that he kinda did like... but wouldn't admit that.
PHEWW, he was getting a bit stage nervous... but...
"You light the skies up above me
A star so bright, you blind me
Don't close your eyes
Don't fade away
Don't fade away
Yeah, you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl, we can rule the world
Yeah, you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you. For you.
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you. For yoooooou"
Yeah, he was singing that for Ella.
Well, that was embarrassing. Theo cleared his throat again and ducked his head down low. What was the point in that stupid exercise?
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Pausing for a moment, Airey turned his attention towards a small sundial and checked the time. Not that it really mattered what the sundial read because they were all indoors without any sun and therefore rendering the piece of equipment useless.
Hmm...he should probably get things started, yes?
With a quick flick of his wand towards the doors, the Astronomy professor charmed them shut and then stood up on the elevated platform that the projector was on. Could everyone see him? Yes? Good.
"Hello and welcome to Astronomy! I am Airey Flamsteed and will be your professor this term." And hopefully future terms assuming the post wasn't cursed. "You may call me Professor Flamsteed or Professor Airey, whichever you prefer. Just a bit about me before we begin, and you should probably start taking notes. You will find a pull out desk surface on the right of your seat." He waited a moment to allow them all to do just that. "I was once a Hogwarts student myself, a Gryffindor in fact, and before coming to Hogwarts I worked at the mission operations directorate of NASA in Houston, Texas in America. I enjoy suits, science fiction, and... " He paused for a moment to add emphasis on what he was about to say next. There WAS a reason to his madness. We promise. "...singing." Pausing again, Airey jumped off the platform and began to walk around the circular area to make. "I know that standard procedure is to go over the definition of what astronomy is, but I trust you all to have already read about that in your textbook and if you have not, well, then please do so after class." He didn't want to waste any time on trivial things like that. Unless students were getting this noble subject mixed up with that rubbish that was Astrology. THEN there would be issues and THEN they would go over definitions.
But! Back to singing.
"Singing has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a Hogwarts student. Singing sad songs often has a way of healing. Happy songs help you channel your positive energies. Best of all is that anyone can sing, perhaps not well, but anyone can do it and there is a song for every situation." And he jumped back up on to the platform. "There are even songs that relate to Astronomy. Both directly and somewhat indirectly. Take for example the muggle childhood classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He paused to clear his throat before singing the first two verses.
Applause, yes?
"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."
And for those students who were probably rolling their eyes at this exercise, the was a point to be made! A very valid point in fact. Yep.
Tiffany was swinging her legs back and forth while this new handsome professor was delivering his long and prepared speech. She dd not move her glance off him but she believed that he was being a little bit...talkative. But that's fine because the lioness was still going to like him and all his lessons no matter what.
He likes singing and suits. Well she had to admit that he looked really good in this suit but actually he would have looked as well in other more casual clothing. Then all of a sudden, he started to sing a lullaby which she used to hear when she was three. Her mum always sung this for her till she was asleep. Even now when he was singing the song line by line, she could still picture her mum sitting at the bedside, slowly patting her head so she could be secured. She missed all those tender touches and pats which she longed for. However she didn't forget to give him a round applause when he finished singing. She was probably the one who clapped the most loudly of all.
Anyway, back to business. Tiffany started to look for a song that she could remember in her mind but it was really hard. She barely remembered all the lyrics from a song, not even the songs that she likes very much but there's one which stuck to her mind. A song that her parents used to sing. "Tiffany Pevensie,"she exclaimed in her energetic tone. "You can call me whateve you want but please don't add a 'Miss' in front of it. It makes me spond old."she added a small chuckle at the end of the sentence. Clearing her throat, she decided to sing.
"The sun goes down, the stars come out,
And all that counts, is here and now,
My universe, will never be the same, I'm glad you came,"
Did she sing well and correctly? She thought that it would be pretty obvious how that was relate to astronomy, right?
"You cast a spell on me, spell on me,
You hit me like the sky fell on me, fell on me,
And I decided you look well on me, well on me,
So lets go somewhere no one else can see you and me."
Okay that was enough, she guessed. "That's clearly about how a person's world can be changed without specific people in their lives,"she replied. That was possiblywhy itmade it as a love song right? Leaning her back to the comfy chair, she quietly hummed the tune of that song she had just sung. Hopefully no one was going to make fun of her.
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SINGING?
Seriously?
Well, he didn't have any idea about the songs that related to astronomy. Well, he had but... did it related? Yes? No? Okay, let's try! To be honest, Gerald Rush didn't think he was good at singing even he could play guitar and harmonica. And this is the first time he sang in front of many people. Sigh..
Clearing his throat, the Head Boy raised his hand and try to speak. "I'm.. Gerald Rush, Slytherin..." and.... "Well, I think this whole song wasn't related but.. Yeah, I'll try.." Taking a very deep breath, he started to sing.
"Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On a, Jupiter and Mars"
Finishing his song, Gary could feel that his cheek was slightly warm and red. I didn't want to sing anymore. he spoke on his mind. Oh! "It was a song from Frank Sinatra. Fly Me to The Moon." he explained to Flamsteed.
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Yep, she did know the Beatles. But as that was not the focus of the lesson, she stopped herself from completing the rest of the song. Barely.
As Professor Airey began the class, Sky flipped open her notebook began taking notes. After all, some of this might be useful in future. She had no idea when in the future, but weird things do turn out to be important sometimes. So, as he went on, she jotted down notes, until got to one aspect of himself, that was. "You worked for NASA?!" What was a NASA trained scientist doing working at a place like Hogwarts? Shouldn't he be teaching, at, like, MIT or somewhere? In short, he was too good for Hogwarts.
Anyway.
Wait, singing? Sky loved singing! Though some of these people really should not have bothered. In fact, it was like watching the auditions for a singing competition. Some of her classmates were good, some passable, and others really shouldn't have bothered. Sigh. When it came to her turn, she introduced herself and her song. "I'm Sky Carter-Hope, yes, I'm related to Board of Govenors candidate Roxanne Carter," not that she was expecting anything from that, truely "and I will be singing the chorus to Supermassive Black Hole by a muggle band named Muse." She cleared her throat, took a deep breath and began singing:
"Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
Like a supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole"
Yep, see classmates, there were more than just songs about stars out there, because there were more than just stars up there.
Thinking cap on.
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Say his name before they began? "You already know my name Professor~" he chuckled.
..........Sing.....they had to sing?!
Daichi looked around at his classmates, wondering what they thought of that. Some seemed to jump in to it right away but he also saw a few who just looked at the Professor like he was crazy. Slytherin's Head Boy for example~
He thought for a moment. Tapping his fingers against his desk when he finally got a song that could be linked to Astronomy. "W by JYJ is a song related to Astronomy. Because in the song, the letter W is from Cassiopeia which is a constellation" he said and began to sang a piece of the song.
"The letters that the stars created in the night sky
I still believe that it is not just by chance
In the same darkness, in the same distance
We are painting the W in the same way
We will shine more and more so that you can find us
keep in mind that I love you."
When he was done he blinked. That did not rhyme at all! "Ehm..it's a Japanese song Actually so..maybe thats why it doesn't rhyme"
When Belle sat down and the professor asked if she saw a stain on his suit, Belle could only giggle. She got the reference of being a good finder. "Noo Professor i do not see a stain on your suit." she said kindly.
Then the lesson began. She heard the classic tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little star. She always loved that song. Then Professor Airy asked if they knew a song that connected to Astronomy. Belle had to think about this....She knew one of them.
Belle raised her hand and said, "Professor i know a song by Owl City called Galaxies it is related to Astronomy. The first few lines can tell a story actually. But they do connect." Belle than began to sing few parts of the song.
"Call back the cap-com,
Tick off the time-bomb,
Let felicity fly!
Armour the airlock,
Blanket the bedrock,
And kiss the planet goodbye!
Dear God, I was terribly lost,
When the galaxies crossed,
And the Sun went dark.
Dear God, You're the only North Star,
I would follow this far.
Fight back the flight deck,
Bring on the breakneck,
Cue the solar eclipse!
Summit the sunset,
Dubtail the dragnet,
And blow your backbone to bits!
Dear God, I was terribly lost,
When the galaxies crossed,
And the Sun went dark.
Dear God, You're the only North Star,
I would follow this far.
Oh telescope, keep an eye on my only hope,
Lest I blink and be swept off the narrow road.
Hercules, you've got nothing to say to me,
'Cause you're not the blinding light that I need.
For He is the saving grace of the Galaxies!
He is the saving grace of the Galaxies"
Belle thought she did a great job. After she was done singing and was blushing a little bit, she sat down.
Oh good, the suit was new. "You're welcome, Professor," Jake said brightly, beaming at the man before his attention was caught by...Anya. And... a Ravenclaw. Who had the lint roller stuck in his hair.
How did that even happen?
Jake stayed perfectly calm, watching a few students fuss over the lint roller... than Flamsteed gave West a lint roller. Jake wanted one! ...Not really. But he was sort of sucking up to Airey here and wanting a lint roller might be a good way to do it. But. Sigh. There would be other opportunit-
"Euuurgh." He made a face, rubbing a hand on his arm that Anya had just wiped her hand on. Now he had sticking, hairy goo on his shirt. Grumble. Folding his arms, Jake pouted slightly, looking up at the Professor. He'd have to ask if the man knew of any dry cleaners close to Hogwarts. Because he would NOT have a gooey, hairy sleeve.
Still frowning as Airey started the lesson, Jake plucked a RAVENCLAW hair from his shirt and dropped it on the ground. His attention returned to the lesson only when the singing started. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. And they had to sing their own? There was that one version of Twinkle Twinkle that Jake sang to Anya that one time... but it didn't really have anything to do with Astronomy at all and it was sort of embarrassing to remember now so... different one, yeah? How about a little Coldplay?
Sitting up straighter, Jake raised his hand. "Jake Keller." Flamsteed knew that, but... oh well.
...Cough. Singing. Okay.
Look at the staaars. Look how they shiiine foooor you.
And everythiiiing youuu dooo.
Yeah, they were all... yelloooow.
...That was about it. The rest of the song wasn't about stars. It was about some girl. So... Jake wouldn't sing anymore. unless someone wanted an encore. He was totally up for that.
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SPOILER!!: Airey!
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Oh yes, that suit compliment earned this Hufflepuff a wide grin. "Thank you, Miss Ella," he said with a nod. What? He didn't know her last name as she had failed to include it in her introduction. Oh...WAIT! Ella...as in yearbook student editor! As in the student he was helping run the yearbook with with Medea. RIGHT! "Or would you prefer I call you Miss Bishop?" Nice recovery, right? AND he did so in style.
Pausing for a moment, Airey turned his attention towards a small sundial and checked the time. Not that it really mattered what the sundial read because they were all indoors without any sun and therefore rendering the piece of equipment useless.
Hmm...he should probably get things started, yes?
With a quick flick of his wand towards the doors, the Astronomy professor charmed them shut and then stood up on the elevated platform that the projector was on. Could everyone see him? Yes? Good.
"Hello and welcome to Astronomy! I am Airey Flamsteed and will be your professor this term." And hopefully future terms assuming the post wasn't cursed. "You may call me Professor Flamsteed or Professor Airey, whichever you prefer. Just a bit about me before we begin, and you should probably start taking notes. You will find a pull out desk surface on the right of your seat." He waited a moment to allow them all to do just that. "I was once a Hogwarts student myself, a Gryffindor in fact, and before coming to Hogwarts I worked at the mission operations directorate of NASA in Houston, Texas in America. I enjoy suits, science fiction, and... " He paused for a moment to add emphasis on what he was about to say next. There WAS a reason to his madness. We promise. "...singing." Pausing again, Airey jumped off the platform and began to walk around the circular area to make. "I know that standard procedure is to go over the definition of what astronomy is, but I trust you all to have already read about that in your textbook and if you have not, well, then please do so after class." He didn't want to waste any time on trivial things like that. Unless students were getting this noble subject mixed up with that rubbish that was Astrology. THEN there would be issues and THEN they would go over definitions.
But! Back to singing.
"Singing has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a Hogwarts student. Singing sad songs often has a way of healing. Happy songs help you channel your positive energies. Best of all is that anyone can sing, perhaps not well, but anyone can do it and there is a song for every situation." And he jumped back up on to the platform. "There are even songs that relate to Astronomy. Both directly and somewhat indirectly. Take for example the muggle childhood classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He paused to clear his throat before singing the first two verses.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. "
Applause, yes?
"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."
And for those students who were probably rolling their eyes at this exercise, the was a point to be made! A very valid point in fact. Yep.
OOC: this lesson has officially begun! Please do NOT post your student arriving after this post or else risk losing points for your house. Please just pretend as though you have been here all along!
You can use a real song or make one up! Try not to repeat the same answer as someone else and be creative! There is no right or wrong answer to this question This lesson will hopefully continue tomorrow around noon GMT+9.
Miss Ella? BEAM! That name reminded the blonde very much of Sir Treyen and she couldn't help but feel all warm and fuzzy when thinking of her older brother-ish bestie. Mhm! Sir Treyen was the coolest! And then...Professor Flamsteed knew her last name too? This made sense though, yeah? Since they'd be working together on yearbook stuff and all. The fifteen year old took a minute to decide on which name she preferred, stroking her imaginary beard. "Miss Ella is just fine, Professor." Mhm!
Singing? They were going to be singing? That was definitely an interesting way to start off class and the blonde listened intently as Mr. Snappy dresser sang Twinkle Twinkle to the class. Ella hummed along because really, this song reminded her of her Gran who had a much better singing voice. And then it was time for them to pick songs and sing which was...well a bit scary. The badger liked to sing and all but doing it in front of classmates? Well that was kind of scary.
As the other students sang, Ella smiled encouragingly because she knew not everyone was comfortable being up in front of the class. She gave an especially nice smile to Theoman because they were partners in crime fighting and all. BEAM!
When it was her turn, Ella cleared her throat before smiling a bit sheepishly. "Um I'm Ella Bishop and erm...well this is Drops of Jupiter..."
SPOILER!!: The Song
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's time to change, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey
Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there
Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey, hey
She checks out Mozart while she does tae-bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey, hey
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly so he never did land
Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there
Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know you're wrong
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had . . . and me
Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way
When she was finished the blonde tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and bit her lip nervously. Yeah...that had been a bit frightening.
"Glad to see you made it with plenty of time to spare, Miss Wisteria," Airey replied with a quick wink in her direction. Not that he doubted she would be late. She had made it quite clear in his office that she was the sort to be on time. And there was that 'sir' again. No need for the sir, kids. Seriously.
Wait...what?
"Just as well as yellow and black does, Miss Wisteria," he said with another wink. You know, unless one wanted to look like a bumblebee which is all he could ever see looking at Hufflepuffs in uniform. Had thought so as a student too and had even attached a few stingers to some as a student. Heh. Memories.
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"Hello and welcome to Astronomy! I am Airey Flamsteed and will be your professor this term." And hopefully future terms assuming the post wasn't cursed. "You may call me Professor Flamsteed or Professor Airey, whichever you prefer. Just a bit about me before we begin, and you should probably start taking notes. You will find a pull out desk surface on the right of your seat." He waited a moment to allow them all to do just that. "I was once a Hogwarts student myself, a Gryffindor in fact, and before coming to Hogwarts I worked at the mission operations directorate of NASA in Houston, Texas in America. I enjoy suits, science fiction, and... " He paused for a moment to add emphasis on what he was about to say next. There WAS a reason to his madness. We promise. "...singing." Pausing again, Airey jumped off the platform and began to walk around the circular area to make. "I know that standard procedure is to go over the definition of what astronomy is, but I trust you all to have already read about that in your textbook and if you have not, well, then please do so after class." He didn't want to waste any time on trivial things like that. Unless students were getting this noble subject mixed up with that rubbish that was Astrology. THEN there would be issues and THEN they would go over definitions.
But! Back to singing.
"Singing has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a Hogwarts student. Singing sad songs often has a way of healing. Happy songs help you channel your positive energies. Best of all is that anyone can sing, perhaps not well, but anyone can do it and there is a song for every situation." And he jumped back up on to the platform. "There are even songs that relate to Astronomy. Both directly and somewhat indirectly. Take for example the muggle childhood classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He paused to clear his throat before singing the first two verses.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. "
Applause, yes?
"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."
And for those students who were probably rolling their eyes at this exercise, the was a point to be made! A very valid point in fact. Yep.
OOC: this lesson has officially begun! Please do NOT post your student arriving after this post or else risk losing points for your house. Please just pretend as though you have been here all along!
You can use a real song or make one up! Try not to repeat the same answer as someone else and be creative! There is no right or wrong answer to this question This lesson will hopefully continue tomorrow around noon GMT+9.
Lottie beamed. She did say she was always on time, yes? And she'd taken the time to figure out a way to be here sooner. Yeah, we think you're nice, Airey.
Don't mess up.
BLINK. The girl immediately frowned. Way to bring her down. She was perfectly aware that those colors were awful, and she didn't like them either. We were only trying to help, Professor Flamsteed. Now we're not sure we do.
Which is why she laughed softly when both Alice and Lex made him freak out a little bit.
And then class started and...
OH DEAR MERLIN IT SINGS!
...and he'd been a Gryffindor. Her eyes went to both Alice and Lex again. BOTH Gryffindors, too.
Anyway, singing, hmmm, okay. But what? "I'm Lotus Wisteria," but you already know that. "And there's a song from The Beatles that goes..."
Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo)
Here comes the sun, and I say...
It's alright.
Hey that was totally nice. She smiled. "...that's...basically it." Yeah, it had more lyrics, but those were the relevant ones. 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds' could also work. But she preferred 'Here comes the sun'.
Selina could not help but smile at the fact that well-dressed man knew her name. Of course, she supposed that with the bloody badge on her chest that was sort of a given. Huh. She had always thought that when she accepted this thing it wouldn't change anything and in the most common sense it hadn't- Selina was still nutters, BUT NOW she was a crazy person who teachers actually knew the name of. Even Mr. Well-Dressed man knew her name and he had just gotten to the school. How could she forget? He showed up with cat food. Weirdo. Eh, she liked him. She REALLY hoped that he wasn't a Slytherin.
And then class started.
Merlin, he really liked to talk, didn't he? The poor chap just kept going and going and going. She was worried that he might pass out or worse keep talking. Did he have a severe case of blabber mouth or something? The only people she knew who talked THAT much were... ah... yeah, well... that made sense. HE was a Gryffindor. No wonder he talked so much. Lions were dizzying creatures who, even being one herself, Selina did not fully understand.
Well at least he was a lion. That made her inwardly bounce because she had been worried that he would be a snake because only Slytherin boys were sort of girly men about their appearances. So maybe he was just like a self conscious lion. Yes, they would go with that.
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He wanted them to WHAT now? Selina Skylar, as a rule, did not sing. It was not that she did not like singing in grand venues like her shower, but singing in public was a whole other demon on its own. Besides, the redhead had been told on numerous occasions that she could not sing or dance. In fact, the words people used most often were tone deaf and awkward fish. For those reasons and the simple fact that she actually could not sing, the whole prospect of singing in front of the class was TERRIFYING. Um, yeah could she not do that?
The seventh year felt a tad better when he said that they did not have to sing if they did not want to, but then why was EVERYONE singing? Merlin, this was not an episode of the old Muggle television show Glee. Not everyone knew the choreography... some awkward little gingers actually couldn't keep up.
Clearing her throat a little and feeling all SEVEN types of awkward- uncomfortable, self-conscious, embarrassed, inadequate, fidgety, unprepared and awkward (which was the worst type of awkward)- Selina rose her hand and said, "Um, hello. I'm Selina Skylar." She was almost waiting for the hello Selina echo to come back to her like one of those Muggle self-help groups. "And I guess you could say that the song Stars I Shall Find by David Dickau could work."
VERY out of tune and almost unlistenable, she started to sing softly, "TherUH WILLA beeee reeessT AHND SUUURE Stars ShIIINing over the ROOF tops crowned with SNOOOOOOWWWUUHHH. A reign of resth- sirene forgettinGGGG the MUUUSTICK of stillness... HOLLYYY aaaand lowwwwwuh! I willl make THIS world of MIYYYAAHH devising out of a Dreaam in my LOOOOONElyyuh minduh! I shallluh find the KRYSTAL of peace aboooove me. Stars I shall FINDDUH." Clearing her throat a little, she stopped. Yeah, that was REALLY out of tune.
♡ A heart full of Love l ☾ A night bright as Day l
Violet sat in her desk silently as class had begun and listened intently to the new Astronomy Professor...And from the moment she saw him, Violet had gotten an immediate flashback of him lying face down in another class. OH how that was really unkind to do such a thing..and scare other students..and her. For Violet was about to scream actually if Professor Romanos hadn't calmed her down.
But anyways...before she knew the Professor was suddenly singing in class? That was definitely something that caught Violet off guard, were they all really going to sing? The answer to that question was suddenly answered when she saw students getting up and going to the front of the class...and they were all singing. And most of them sounded quite lovely and were really good at singing. Then there was of course....Selina..Um...well...Violet could say that she knew she was definitely better..than when she was younger..?
Before she knew it..it was Violet's turn. She felt her heart leap in her chest a little as she stood and walked to the front of the classroom. She twirled her hair a little bit nervously as she reached the front of the classroom, but she took a deep breath and stopped herself from doing it. Violet smiled out at the classroom and then nodded politely to the Professor saying,"My name is Violet Le Veela..." she paused and went on,"And I will be singing a song from the Musical..The Light in the Piazza.." Violet then nodded again and softly coughed to clear her throat before she opened her mouth to begin:
The Light in the Piazza "I don't see a miracle shining from the sky
I'm no good at statues and stories
I try
That's not what I think about
That's not what I see
I know what the sunlight can be
The Light, the Light in the Piazza
Tiny sweet
And then it grows
And then it fills the air
Who knows what you call it?
I don't care
Out of somewhere I have something I have never had
And sad is happy
That's all I see
The Light in the Piazza
The Light in the Piazza
It's rushing up
It's pouring out
It's flying through the air
All through the air
Who knows what you call it?
But it's there
It is there
All I see is
All I want is tearing from inside
I see it
Now I see it everywhere
It's everywhere
It's everything and everywhere
Fabrizio
The Light in the Piazza
My Love"
By the end of the song, she noticed that she reeally gotten into it, because there had been a couple of tears that escaped her eyes, to which Violet hadn't anticipated happening. She quickly wiped then away and then cleared her throat again. Violet then smiled again looking back at the Professor.
N'aw, now wasn't that sort of adorable the way that Miss Sung was just standing there oogling at the stars above?! Perhaps he really should hold an informal stargazing session in the Tower Patch at some point. "Nice to see you again, Miss Sung," Airey said with a smile as the young Gryffindor entered the planetarium and took her seat. "Pebbles will be disappointed she didn't get to see you." Since he had left the poor thing in his office and all.
--
"Good afternoon," he replied. Maybe he should have left the display overhead with an afternoon look instead of evening?
Pausing for a moment, Airey turned his attention towards a small sundial and checked the time. Not that it really mattered what the sundial read because they were all indoors without any sun and therefore rendering the piece of equipment useless.
Hmm...he should probably get things started, yes?
With a quick flick of his wand towards the doors, the Astronomy professor charmed them shut and then stood up on the elevated platform that the projector was on. Could everyone see him? Yes? Good.
"Hello and welcome to Astronomy! I am Airey Flamsteed and will be your professor this term." And hopefully future terms assuming the post wasn't cursed. "You may call me Professor Flamsteed or Professor Airey, whichever you prefer. Just a bit about me before we begin, and you should probably start taking notes. You will find a pull out desk surface on the right of your seat." He waited a moment to allow them all to do just that. "I was once a Hogwarts student myself, a Gryffindor in fact, and before coming to Hogwarts I worked at the mission operations directorate of NASA in Houston, Texas in America. I enjoy suits, science fiction, and... " He paused for a moment to add emphasis on what he was about to say next. There WAS a reason to his madness. We promise. "...singing." Pausing again, Airey jumped off the platform and began to walk around the circular area to make. "I know that standard procedure is to go over the definition of what astronomy is, but I trust you all to have already read about that in your textbook and if you have not, well, then please do so after class." He didn't want to waste any time on trivial things like that. Unless students were getting this noble subject mixed up with that rubbish that was Astrology. THEN there would be issues and THEN they would go over definitions.
But! Back to singing.
"Singing has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a Hogwarts student. Singing sad songs often has a way of healing. Happy songs help you channel your positive energies. Best of all is that anyone can sing, perhaps not well, but anyone can do it and there is a song for every situation." And he jumped back up on to the platform. "There are even songs that relate to Astronomy. Both directly and somewhat indirectly. Take for example the muggle childhood classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He paused to clear his throat before singing the first two verses.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. "
Applause, yes?
"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."
And for those students who were probably rolling their eyes at this exercise, the was a point to be made! A very valid point in fact. Yep.[/INDENT][/COLOR]
Oh. Pebbles. She would like to see the pet too. Maybe next time though? She just smiled and nodded, waiting for class r begin. And soon enough, it did. She watched as the professor stood up and started to take out her notebook and quill. Wait... no... des-- oh. She pulled it out and placed her notebook and quill on top of it. Melanie started to scribble in her notebook, listening to the professor speak as she did so. Did she have to take notes on what the professor liked and stuff? Melanie wrote it down anyways and immediately looked up, grin on her face when the professor said the word singing.
Melanie liked singing too.
She grinned, putting her quill down and started to listen to the professor a bit more intently, nodding along when the professor spoke about singing. She agreed with him one hundred percent. Melanie resisted the urge to sing along with the professor, opting to hum quietly to herself as he did so. Were they supposed to applaud afterwards? Melanie did it, unsure. Because it was always nice to her applause after performing. Melanie loved hearing it.
Melanie resumed scribbling in her notebook, listening to the other students sing and grinning as they all did so. Oh music, how she loved it so much. She tried to think about a song relating to space and the whatnot but nothing really came to mind and then it did. Stars. When the next person had finished singing Melanie decided it was her turn. Breathe. She could do this. "Hello~ My name is Melanie Sung, and I will be singing Like A Star by Corinne Bailey Rae..." Right. She needed to start singing now and not stare at the stars. She smiled and took another deep breath before singing one of her favorite songs.
"Just like a star across my sky,
Just like an angel off the page,
You have appeared to my life,
Feel like I'll never be the same,
Just like a song in my heart,
Just like oil on my hands,
Honour to love you..." [[ song is here sung by Melanie's model IU :3 ]]
Melanie grinned, face flushing slightly pink before she slid into her seat. She liked this class.
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though we're strangers 'til now, we're choosing a path between the s t a r s________________._____________ ♡♡_______________________.__________________________ ____i'll leave my .l o v e. between the stars...
Hiss!Roar!Growl!Caw! | Hermione's Double | The Little Three | Alecate
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"Hello, Miss Greingoth," he replied with a nod in the Slytherin's direction. "I must say that your natural hair color suits you much better." Than the blonde wig she wore at the auction that is. You know, cause she had complained about it and how uncomfortable it was.
Okay, so Airey kind of sort of was awful at complimenting students. Women in general really, but that wasn't the point.
"Hello and welcome to Astronomy! I am Airey Flamsteed and will be your professor this term." And hopefully future terms assuming the post wasn't cursed. "You may call me Professor Flamsteed or Professor Airey, whichever you prefer. Just a bit about me before we begin, and you should probably start taking notes. You will find a pull out desk surface on the right of your seat." He waited a moment to allow them all to do just that. "I was once a Hogwarts student myself, a Gryffindor in fact, and before coming to Hogwarts I worked at the mission operations directorate of NASA in Houston, Texas in America. I enjoy suits, science fiction, and... " He paused for a moment to add emphasis on what he was about to say next. There WAS a reason to his madness. We promise. "...singing." Pausing again, Airey jumped off the platform and began to walk around the circular area to make. "I know that standard procedure is to go over the definition of what astronomy is, but I trust you all to have already read about that in your textbook and if you have not, well, then please do so after class." He didn't want to waste any time on trivial things like that. Unless students were getting this noble subject mixed up with that rubbish that was Astrology. THEN there would be issues and THEN they would go over definitions.
But! Back to singing.
"Singing has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a Hogwarts student. Singing sad songs often has a way of healing. Happy songs help you channel your positive energies. Best of all is that anyone can sing, perhaps not well, but anyone can do it and there is a song for every situation." And he jumped back up on to the platform. "There are even songs that relate to Astronomy. Both directly and somewhat indirectly. Take for example the muggle childhood classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He paused to clear his throat before singing the first two verses.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. "
Applause, yes?
"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."
And for those students who were probably rolling their eyes at this exercise, the was a point to be made! A very valid point in fact. Yep.
OOC: this lesson has officially begun! Please do NOT post your student arriving after this post or else risk losing points for your house. Please just pretend as though you have been here all along!
You can use a real song or make one up! Try not to repeat the same answer as someone else and be creative! There is no right or wrong answer to this question This lesson will hopefully continue tomorrow around noon GMT+9.
Hearing her name, Sierra looked up. Hearing the professor's so-called compliment to her, she blinked. So she looked better without her Alice in Wonderland wig, hmm? Well, duh. That was a dumb costume anyway. Did he have to announce that in front of the whole class, though? "Err, thanks?" she responded, her comment coming out as more of a question.
Then there was some whole ordeal with a lint roller, which Sierra thought was just a bunch of over-rated drama. What was the professor so upset over possibly losing his lint roller anyway? It was a lint roller.
...and now they were going to SING?!
After this class, Sierra was going to just need a nap. She could feel it now. A headache, that is. With a very unamused face, she raised her hand. "A man by the name of Walt Disney created Walt Disney World," she said. "It's a theme park, but there's this song that goes along with it and all the Disney movies. It goes something like this..."
"When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do"
Made of Awesome | Ern-la the Best-wa | TZ's Apogee
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Anya flashed the Ravenclaw a smile. "No problem." Mo. That was his name, right? Or Mini Branxton. Actually, not the second. Anya herself hated being identified as the younger sibling, she was sure Mo would feel the same way.
"Next time keep it out of your hair. It's much too lovely for you to be growing bald."Much too lovely. ... yeah. She was a hair girl.
... and ... how did one's hair become dusty anyway?
She blinked several times at her arm. Why did he do that? ... And more importantly, did the professor see that?! Because! It totally counted as using the lint roller. Not that it mattered. Because she was pretending to be a Slytherin.
She grinned a little. "I accept chocolate." And compliments. But mostly chocolates. She then giggled a little at West. She'd let lint roller boy here handle the questions.
She then regained her seat. Eww... except her hands were sticky. Heh. She casually wiped them on Jake's shirt. All better. She then went back to watching the ceiling.
Keep it out of his hair and give her lots of chocolate. Check and check CHECKCHECKCHECK. He could do those things. Mo nodded very solemnly at Anya's instructions. He took his seat by West again, although he snuck a few tentative smiles back at his savior. Maybe she'd even saved him from... baldness. Blindness. Lint-roller-induced-insanity!
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[FONT="Georgia"]Marching his way out of the planetarium and to the table outside the room where had put the lint roller, Airey let out a manly squeak at the lack of said item. This.Was.Not.Funny.
"Alright...who TOOK the lint roller?"
Because they were getting sucked into the black hole of detention! in trouble.
Airey turned around from the entrance of the planetarium when he heard all sorts of ruckus going on and let out another manly squeak with what he saw.
HOW IN ORION'S NAME HAD THAT BOY MANAGED TO GET A LINT ROLLER STUCK IN HIS HAIR!?
"MY LINT ROLLER!"
Ravenclaws...they were going to be the death of him. He could feel it.
Marching right back into the planetarium and towards the foolish boy with his lint roller stuck in his greasy dirty hair, he snapped his head to the young Gryffindor girl who had saved it. "Thank you for saving my lint roller," Airey said with a slight grumble to his tone. "5 points to Gryffindor." Because his lint roller was safe and out of Ravenclaw hair. "If I could please have that back. It it not fit for use as is." All dirty and stuff.
"As for you," he said, turning to the Ravenclaw boy who apparently thought that lint rollers made for nice hair decorations. "See me after class...in my office. And minus 5 points for improper use of a lint roller!" Not a request, mind you. And he was lucky Airey didn't take away a billion points for improper use of a lint roller!
He was just about to return to his position in the front of the class and get things started when he overheard the conversation between two Slytherins on his poor traumatized lint roller lint rollers and couldn't help but chime in a little - especially when the one showed so much curiosity.
"Thank you for explaining to your classmate," Airey said to the young she-snake. "5 points to Slytherin for doing so." And now to explain a bit further to the boy. "Just as your classmate said, a lint roller is a muggle device that is made up of a roll of one-sided adhesive paper on a cardboard or plastic barrel that is mounted on a central spindle, with an attached handle," he elaborated - somewhat quoting his Muggle Studies textbook - while reaching his arm into his breast pocket up to his elbow and pulling out a lint roller.
Undetectable Extension Charms. Totally awesome.
"This is one," he said as he handed it to the boy to use or poke or do what he wanted with. "As to why this over charms, afraid the only answer I can give you is that I love and appreciate certain aspects of muggle life. Lint rollers are one of them." Dry cleaners were another, but he didn't mention that for now. After all, he was here to teach Astronomy and not Muggle Studies.
Mo was feeling the top of his head, just in case baldness was occurring, as he best considered how to explain to West what he'd been doing with the roller. Not the actual purpose of it, although there was that to explain, but just the overwhelming curiosity he'd had when it had been in his hand. He'd rolled it on the floor to see if it picked up a spider, and he'd rolled it over a broken quill to see if it picked that up. And then he'd just extended his experimentation and rolled it on his head.
Because how could he not roll it on his head?
But he didn't have a chance to explain all this to West, although his expression probably expressed about half of it (some people were such slaves to their curiosity, and West ought to know by now), but then the Professor was there and glowering and very very intimidating. Mo's chin actually wobbled dangerously before the man backed off.
"Sorry, Professor," Mo whispered, the expression on his face communicating the deep trauma he felt at disappointing the professor, disappointing his housemates, and probably embarrassing West.
Only... no. West was making supportive faces, so that was good, at least. Something was totally awful.
And he'd been looking forward to this class too.
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"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."[/color]
He didn't even perk up at the thought of singing, although Mo took down careful notes the whole time the professor was speaking. There were lots of songs with star references, although sometimes they were more metaphorical stars than anything else. Less so songs with planets and comets and other heavenly bodies, although there were a few.
But songs about the whole universe? Those were extra special, right? Could he think of one of those? Mo tapped his quill on the top of his desk thoughtfully as he tried to think of a song. What was that one about the start of the universe? Oh yeah!
"Umm. My name is Marcus Orion Branxton, and I'm a third year. And I heard this song before about how the universe began and continues to expand, only one day it will all collapse in on itself. Which is pretty dire, actually, but not happening soon, so I guess we should just keep on like we're not worried."
Because he wasn't particularly worried about that. He WAS concerned and embarrassed about house points, though.
"Our whole universe was in a hot dense state,
Then nearly fourteen billion years ago expansion started. Wait...
The Earth began to cool,
The autotrophs began to drool,
Neanderthals developed tools,
We built a wall (we built the pyramids),
Math, science, history, unravelling the mysteries,
That all started with the big bang! BANG!"
BANG. Mo sat down quickly and picked up his quill again, his eyes intent on his paper.
Yeah I broke that mirror, so what? ll NOT backward ll Official Gryfferin ll Lemon's favourite
Lex almost giggled at the Professor's reaction to the missing roller. It wasn't all that tragic but with the way the man reacted one would swear he'd just lost all his chocolate frogs! She watched, thoroughly amused as he went to check for the missing lint roller. The smile lessened a bit when she heard him scream about it but it rose when he stormed back in and gave Gryffindor 5 points....
....
And then the smile left again. Mo had lost points. With him being a Ravenclaw and all he probably wouldn't be very happy about that. Poor guy.
She settled into her seat and tried to pay attention while he spoke. Oooo! They had a choice when it came to his name!! Professor Airey it was! Nod.
JBDKDFDKDFVKDFJ!!!
And he was once a Gryffindor!
She knew there was something special about him! This of course made her more willing to listen to him as he continued. A song...a song? Seriously????? She hardly new any songs about stars or astronomy...this required extra thinking; something she didn't appreciate having to do. Lex racked her brain for a moment before finally coming up with something. Well...here goes...
Starry, starry night.
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze,
Swirling clouds in violet haze,
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue.
Colors changing hue, morning field of amber grain,
Weathered faces lined in pain,
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand.
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Imma say all the words inside my head____________________________________
______________________________I'm fired up and tired of the way that things are said.
Toothless - Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror - DoctorDonna
Lint roller gone missing...lint roller found...in an unlikely place.
And points coming and going from various houses as the professor punished and thanked various students involved in the situation. Ellura remembered the Ravenclaw boys in question from the day at the ice cream parlor but couldn't say she had actually spent any real time with them since. Not that her thoughts could linger much there as the explaination of all things pertaining to a lint roller made things confusing of all things.
To make things more complicated, when the Professor actually began the lesson, he opted to discuss songs pertaining to stars and the universe rather then the topic of themselves. Ellura was game though, trying to think of her own example to use as various bits of music, including the very obvious "Twinkle Twinkle," was given. By the Professor himself and followed by her classmates.
Finally she came upon a random tune she probably had heard from her mum at one time or another. "I'm Ellura Hardwicke," Ellura introduced before giving her song, chosing to say it in rhythm rather than singing to avoid any awkwardness...like the poor head girl.
"In the sky, shines a star, spaces,
Near and far, calling out, who you are
And smiling in the night.
Star light, star bright beam across the
Sky -- falling, calling can you tell me why --
Star light, star bright mighty light to see.
Shining, smiling down on you and me."
"A sticky roller.... thing...." West turned and looked at Mo immediately. Soooo it was that thing? That thing he'd had in his hair? Now here was a dilemma. Did he rat his friend out?
He looked at that Peyton girl and frowned slightly, ignoring her question. "Why not just use charms? There's no lint on me on account of charms." Not charms HE had spelled there but ones that were put on his clothes as a matter of course.
He smiled. "Thanks for telling me what it is though." But it didn't explain why that was in the rules?
He stuck his hand up, "Hey professor? How come a lint thing is in the rules? Lint roller thing." His eyes flickered to Mo again but again he stayed silent. It wasn't like it wouldnt' be noticed but he wouldn't be the one to draw attention to the fact that his friend, Mo Branxton, had STOLEN the professor's lint roller.
Peyton looked over at the Ravenclaw boy the same time the West kid did. Did HE know where the roller went? 'Cause she needed it, though her uniform was spotless. She turned to West again.
Why was he asking her?
It was the funny professor's idea. "I dunno," she shrugged. "Maybe he's like this clean freak, muggle enthusiast?" Could be. Her dad was except for the clean freak part. He was too cool for that, her dad was.
"You're welcome," she grinned, just as the professor walked in. Peyton was SO ready to point her finger at West when...
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Airey turned around from the entrance of the planetarium when he heard all sorts of ruckus going on and let out another manly squeak with what he saw.
HOW IN ORION'S NAME HAD THAT BOY MANAGED TO GET A LINT ROLLER STUCK IN HIS HAIR!?
"MY LINT ROLLER!"
Ravenclaws...they were going to be the death of him. He could feel it.
Marching right back into the planetarium and towards the foolish boy with his lint roller stuck in his greasy dirty hair, he snapped his head to the young Gryffindor girl who had saved it. "Thank you for saving my lint roller," Airey said with a slight grumble to his tone. "5 points to Gryffindor." Because his lint roller was safe and out of Ravenclaw hair. "If I could please have that back. It it not fit for use as is." All dirty and stuff.
"As for you," he said, turning to the Ravenclaw boy who apparently thought that lint rollers made for nice hair decorations. "See me after class...in my office. And minus 5 points for improper use of a lint roller!" Not a request, mind you. And he was lucky Airey didn't take away a billion points for improper use of a lint roller!
He was just about to return to his position in the front of the class and get things started when he overheard the conversation between two Slytherins on his poor traumatized lint roller lint rollers and couldn't help but chime in a little - especially when the one showed so much curiosity.
"Thank you for explaining to your classmate," Airey said to the young she-snake. "5 points to Slytherin for doing so." And now to explain a bit further to the boy. "Just as your classmate said, a lint roller is a muggle device that is made up of a roll of one-sided adhesive paper on a cardboard or plastic barrel that is mounted on a central spindle, with an attached handle," he elaborated - somewhat quoting his Muggle Studies textbook - while reaching his arm into his breast pocket up to his elbow and pulling out a lint roller.
Undetectable Extension Charms. Totally awesome.
"This is one," he said as he handed it to the boy to use or poke or do what he wanted with. "As to why this over charms, afraid the only answer I can give you is that I love and appreciate certain aspects of muggle life. Lint rollers are one of them." Dry cleaners were another, but he didn't mention that for now. After all, he was here to teach Astronomy and not Muggle Studies.
Which he really should get to...
"Mr. Katharos, nice to see you again," Airey said with a grin as the boy waved to him. Airey had taken precautions before coming to the planetarium today. Precautions that involved making sure that his duck tie was locked up and secure in his office just in case the SlytherPuff went all snake ambitious on him and tried to break in to steal it.
"Good day," the tall man replied with a nod. "I did indeedy! I hoep yours was good as well." Because he knew how important summer vacations were to students. Have a bad summer and it made going back to school feel even worse. At least that is how things had been for him.
"Good afternoon," he replied. Maybe he should have left the display overhead with an afternoon look instead of evening?
Pausing for a moment, Airey turned his attention towards a small sundial and checked the time. Not that it really mattered what the sundial read because they were all indoors without any sun and therefore rendering the piece of equipment useless.
Hmm...he should probably get things started, yes?
With a quick flick of his wand towards the doors, the Astronomy professor charmed them shut and then stood up on the elevated platform that the projector was on. Could everyone see him? Yes? Good.
"Hello and welcome to Astronomy! I am Airey Flamsteed and will be your professor this term." And hopefully future terms assuming the post wasn't cursed. "You may call me Professor Flamsteed or Professor Airey, whichever you prefer. Just a bit about me before we begin, and you should probably start taking notes. You will find a pull out desk surface on the right of your seat." He waited a moment to allow them all to do just that. "I was once a Hogwarts student myself, a Gryffindor in fact, and before coming to Hogwarts I worked at the mission operations directorate of NASA in Houston, Texas in America. I enjoy suits, science fiction, and... " He paused for a moment to add emphasis on what he was about to say next. There WAS a reason to his madness. We promise. "...singing." Pausing again, Airey jumped off the platform and began to walk around the circular area to make. "I know that standard procedure is to go over the definition of what astronomy is, but I trust you all to have already read about that in your textbook and if you have not, well, then please do so after class." He didn't want to waste any time on trivial things like that. Unless students were getting this noble subject mixed up with that rubbish that was Astrology. THEN there would be issues and THEN they would go over definitions.
But! Back to singing.
"Singing has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a Hogwarts student. Singing sad songs often has a way of healing. Happy songs help you channel your positive energies. Best of all is that anyone can sing, perhaps not well, but anyone can do it and there is a song for every situation." And he jumped back up on to the platform. "There are even songs that relate to Astronomy. Both directly and somewhat indirectly. Take for example the muggle childhood classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He paused to clear his throat before singing the first two verses.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. "
Applause, yes?
"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."
And for those students who were probably rolling their eyes at this exercise, the was a point to be made! A very valid point in fact. Yep.
OOC: this lesson has officially begun! Please do NOT post your student arriving after this post or else risk losing points for your house. Please just pretend as though you have been here all along!
You can use a real song or make one up! Try not to repeat the same answer as someone else and be creative! There is no right or wrong answer to this question This lesson will hopefully continue tomorrow around noon GMT+9.
...the professor began distributing and taking points. Yikes!
It didn't matter though, 'cause she earned some of those said points. She beamed up at the professor, forgetting about blaming the West kid. It was his lucky day it seemed. And how awesome was it that she got points? Huh? Huuuh?
Mega awesome.
Peyton blocked out most of what the funny professor said next. Sticky roller. Takes lint off. That's all she needed to know. Instead she took out parchment and a quill. That way she was prepared when he asked them to take notes...about him? Someone was full of himself. *inner giggle*
The third year wrote some stuff down. She then went ahead a drew a miniature bunny next to Professor Airey's name. He reminded her of one. :3
Her hand stopped, though, when he mentioned singing. Was this Astronomy: A Musical or something? Don't get her wrong. Peyton enjoyed singing...when she was in the shower, or flying, or when no one was listening. But in front of an audience? Um, no. They'd have to pay at least five sickles to hear her voice. She did have a song though. A song that she loved. And the professor better be grateful of her sharing it.
"I'm Peyton Baltazar." Okay. Here goes. *Ahem*
"Fighting evil by moonlight,
Winning love by daylight,
Never running from a real fight,
She is the one named Sailor Moon.
She will never turn her back on a friend,
She is always there to defend,
She is the one on whom we can depend,
She is the one named Sailor...
Secret powers all so new to her,
She is the one named Sailor Mooooon."
Heh.
Hehehe.
"It's from Sailor Moon," she said, not realizing her cheeks had gone all red. "She's my favorite superhero," she said, going all bashful all of the sudden. And she felt he needed to know that 'cause she had to sing. So there.
Oichi was rather puzzled by this first question of the lesson. It took her a minute to even think of any song related to astronomy. When she finally got one she raised her hand responded, "I know a song called Airplanes by BOB and Hailey Williams, it goes, Can We pretend like airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars, I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now. I hope that will work.".
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SPOILER!!: Beforehand
After lint-rolling himself like the sign had indicated, Dylan strolled into the classroom. Everyone was already present...which was good. SOMEONE was going to be able to make an entrance...and, you know, the Captain enjoyed that. Making an entrance, that is.
........
Wait.
They were in a Planetarium.
..............
That..........was awesome. Why hadn't they had a Planetarium before? Or did they have it and it just wasn't used? Dylan had questions...and then class was beginning. His curiosity would have to wait...Also, he'd want to ask about that awesome suit...
Then the Professor was singing.
Yes, the Slytherin Captain felt he and this particular Professor were going to get alone quite well.
Raising his hand, Dylan smirked.
The clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst
Out at you from their hiding place
Miss carrie nurse and susie dear
Would find themselves at Four Winds
It's the nexus of the crisis
And the origin of storms
Just the place to hopelessly
Encounter time and then came me.
"The original song was by Blue Oyster Cult...but then redid by Metallica. Both are muggle bands."...and totally awesome ones, at that. Ever heard DON'T FEAR THE REAPER?!
Epic rock classics!
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... Did the Professor really just ... ask her if she was alright?! Anya was completely alright. She was strutting. Duh.
And was that a nod from Bird!boy? SWEET! She expected loads of chocolates. She flashed him a brilliant smile. Then turned back to Jake. Who, apparently, did not appreciate her Gryffindor bravery in saving a fellow student. He was too concerned about his shirt.
OH!!! Did she seriously get points for saving the lint roller for her brilliant life-saving rescue of the cute little Birdie?! Because. If that was the case... Astronomy might be her favorite class ever! ...even if the Professor did recognize her as a Gryffindor right away. Oh. And weirdly enough... he was a Gryffindor, too?
AND THEY WERE SINGING! UNDER THE STARS! If it was at all proper to declare her love, she would do it on the spot.
Now... what was a good song? Of course, the first song that came to mind was Kiss Me Slowly. She cast a quick sideways glance at Jake. Nah. She couldn't choose that song. Not because it was wildly inappropriate to sing about kissing in class, because, she had no problems with that. It was... a special song in her very on-and-off relationship. ... which currently happened to be in the off mode.
So... she needed to choose another.
Her hand shot up. "Anya Phillips." she said quickly introducing herself. And it was already established that she was a Gryffindor, so she ignored that part.
She cleared her throat, and then in her best deep Italian man voice belted:
"When the moon hits your eye...
Like a big pizza pie... THAT'S AMOOOOOORE.
When the stars make you drool...
Just like a pasta fazool... THAT'S AMOOOOOORE."
Yeah. She was pretty sure those were the words.
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Text Cut: AIREY. <3
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Good afternoon, Miss Fischer," Airey replied, nodding towards the other safe Gryffindor. Perhaps a little more safe than Miss Skylar simply because her badge was a captain's badge and they almost always made it out alive when it came to missions. There were exceptions, of course, but he was going to dismiss any Pike references for now. "Why tha----" WHAT?! That was impossible! He had JUST had this suit pressed and cleaned and everything! There was NO way there was a stain on this suit!
Thrown into a mild panic, Airey looked down at his suit and pulled the fabric away from himself to try and see just where this stain was...only there was nothing there.
....
What was this one going on about? Could he take points away for teasing and lying to a professor about a stain on their suit? The astronomy professor was tempted. VERY tempted.
Still grumbling and shooting the Gryffindor Quidditch captain sideways glances, Airey turned his attention to the next student to walk in.
"Hello and welcome to Astronomy! I am Airey Flamsteed and will be your professor this term." And hopefully future terms assuming the post wasn't cursed. "You may call me Professor Flamsteed or Professor Airey, whichever you prefer. Just a bit about me before we begin, and you should probably start taking notes. You will find a pull out desk surface on the right of your seat." He waited a moment to allow them all to do just that. "I was once a Hogwarts student myself, a Gryffindor in fact, and before coming to Hogwarts I worked at the mission operations directorate of NASA in Houston, Texas in America. I enjoy suits, science fiction, and... " He paused for a moment to add emphasis on what he was about to say next. There WAS a reason to his madness. We promise. "...singing." Pausing again, Airey jumped off the platform and began to walk around the circular area to make. "I know that standard procedure is to go over the definition of what astronomy is, but I trust you all to have already read about that in your textbook and if you have not, well, then please do so after class." He didn't want to waste any time on trivial things like that. Unless students were getting this noble subject mixed up with that rubbish that was Astrology. THEN there would be issues and THEN they would go over definitions.
But! Back to singing.
"Singing has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a Hogwarts student. Singing sad songs often has a way of healing. Happy songs help you channel your positive energies. Best of all is that anyone can sing, perhaps not well, but anyone can do it and there is a song for every situation." And he jumped back up on to the platform. "There are even songs that relate to Astronomy. Both directly and somewhat indirectly. Take for example the muggle childhood classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He paused to clear his throat before singing the first two verses.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. "
Applause, yes?
"We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."
And for those students who were probably rolling their eyes at this exercise, the was a point to be made! A very valid point in fact. Yep.
OOC: this lesson has officially begun! Please do NOT post your student arriving after this post or else risk losing points for your house. Please just pretend as though you have been here all along!
You can use a real song or make one up! Try not to repeat the same answer as someone else and be creative! There is no right or wrong answer to this question This lesson will hopefully continue tomorrow around noon GMT+9.
Alice found it a little funny that the Professor was that skittish about a stain on his suit. Ducking her head to hide a little smirk, she waited until the professor began to speak again to lift it back up. Airey? Like.. like air? Like an airhead? HAH. A professor. Named Aireyhead. Was she the only one who found that slightly amusing? Yes? Okay, then. She supposed she would just keep that to herself. 'Cause, judging by the looks she was getting, someone didn't find suit stain jokes very funny and already knew she was trouble.
Oh. And they were singing now? "I'm Alice Fischer. And I'm awesome." Pause.
And she.. wasn't going to SING. She didn't sing. Of course, it was for the welfare of her classmates and all, because they probably didn't want to hear something that sounded like a tone deaf, dying cat. So.. she was just going to recite lyrics. "There's this one from this Muggle guy, and he's really funny. My Gramps likes him. His name is like.. Moby Python?" Or was it Monty? Or Mort? Eh. Whatever. It was the song that mattered.
And with that, she began to recite. Not sing, RECITE.
Text Cut: The Galaxy Song - Monty Python
Whenever life gets you down, Mrs. Brown
And things seem hard or tough
And people are stupid, obnoxious or daft
And you feel that you've had quite enough
Just remember that you're standing on a planet that's evolving
And revolving at nine hundred miles an hour
That's orbiting at nineteen miles a second, so it's reckoned
A sun that is the source of all our power
The sun and you and me and all the stars that we can see
Are moving at a million miles a day
In an outer spiral arm, at forty thousand miles an hour
Of the galaxy we call the 'milky way'
Our galaxy itself contains a hundred billion stars
It's a hundred thousand light years side to side
It bulges in the middle, sixteen thousand light years thick
But out by us, it's just three thousand light years wide
We're thirty thousand light years from galactic central point
We go 'round every two hundred million years
And our galaxy is only one of millions of billions
In this amazing and expanding universe
The universe itself keeps on expanding and expanding
In all of the directions it can whizz
As fast as it can go, the speed of light, you know
Twelve million miles a minute and that's the fastest speed there is
So remember, when you're feeling very small and insecure
How amazingly unlikely is your birth
And pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space
'Cause there's bugger all down here on Earth
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Astronomy Lesson 1 :: in the Planetarium 
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This lesson will hopefully continue tomorrow around noon GMT+9. 
