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Originally Posted by Saiai

Aaand she had a headache already. They were going to be asked questions and expected to answer. This class really was going to be her personal hell. Although at least this question was relatively easy to answer she supposed.

Putting her hand up Ana said, "Runes are letters of the old germanic alphabet, although I suppose the most important answer in this context is that they're tools used to divine the future, like Tarot cards." She really hoped that she'd answered accurately and had managed to sound slightly enthusiastic about the topic.

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Originally Posted by Lexers

Lucas' face instantly screwed up in thought and vaguely, somewhere win the depths of his sponge like brain some indeterminate words sprang to mind. He took a deep breath and stuck his hand up, "they're part of the runic alphabet, Professor. Except now they're used to make interpretations.. about stuff." That was where the confidence tapered off. He knew other stuff, but more trivial information was what stuck with him. Like the fact that runes were Germanic and ooooollllld, like really old too. But he was pretty sure that the word came from'runa' which meant secret which he only remembered because he wondered if the class was going to be about discovering other peoples secrets.

Something that would've been fine with him because HOW COOL.

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Originally Posted by Felixir

Tobias had just enough time to register that Cutty had taken up the spare desk beside him, and to give him a wave and everything, when he heard Professor Botros' voice ring out and inform them that the lesson was starting. That meant they had to concentrate.

At the question, Toby raised his hand and gave his thoughts.

"They're a way of writing. Runic alphabets themselves are like... well... just another type of alphabet. I guess you could use them like a code, if you and someone else knew runes super well and other people didn't?" Tobias said, lowering his hand again and making for his quill and ink so he could start writing notes. Then he quickly spoke again, almost as an afterthought. "But runes aren't a language. You can write in any language, like English or French or something, using a runic alphabet, though."

Nope. Maybe? He was pretty sure. Tobias was good for doing the reading for his top three subjects, but always seemed to stumble when it came to putting things in his own words and making himself understood, or remembering what he'd actually read. With Runes, it was very easy to get captivated by the old stories and forget a lot of other things.

While he waited, and in between making notes and such, Tobias fiddled with his quill and tried his super hardest to tap his feet silently under the desk. No noise. Trying to concentrate.

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Originally Posted by PotterHeadforLife

So... was this a kind of a back-to-the-basics type of lesson? Well, at least the complicated parts of the subject weren't going to be mentioned and all that stuff Astrid didn't really know... which was a good thing because Astrid found the subject sort of difficult but kind of liked it for some reason. Maybe because it was different and unique and... stuff? Honestly, she didn't know how to describe it but anyway. What was a rune? THAT was easy. Sort of. Astrid raised her hand. "Runes are... letters... from the runic alphabet." DUH. "And... they can make different things happen when you carve the right rune and that kinda... stuff... yeah." Heh. She smiled shyly. LOL.

It was official. Astrid sucked at describing things, but it was a good thing that she actually tried rather than just sitting there being quiet. However, she did take notes just in case these stuff came out in the future. They were important information after all, yeah? Yeah.

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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom

What were runes? That was an easy question! His hand in the air, Caleb cleared his throat before rattling off a fantastic answer as always.

"Runes are basically like another alphabet, but at the same time, they can be used for a number of things besides reading old spells and such. You can use many different charms to 'attach' the runes to your spellwork and make it more powerful, and you can also use them to protect you. There are tons of different ways they can be used, making them very versatile," he explained.

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

Good because he wasn't getting text book answers at all from Bart. Had he even bought the book for Ancient Runes. Gosh he wasn't sure. Who made it that second years had to be in this class anyway. He was huffing to himself in his seat not thrilled at all to be in a class that he knew would be booorrring and no fun whatsoever. PLUS he wouldn't understand anything at all that was being said because words were weird in this class.

What were runes... Well he knew what he thought they were, "Professor runes are a bunch of weird scribbles that have odd sounding names and are from really old things. My cousin would chant with them so I think they are some cult stuff or something." There he answered was the old guy happy?

Seeing his shoelace was untied out of the corner of his eye Bart began to play with that and lose attention of what was going on with the lesson.

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Originally Posted by hermygirl

Benjy was sat casually at the desk with his name tag on, hands interwoven behind his head. Runes was an interesting subject, but it wasn't his best...and he was okay with that. Actually, it'd probably mean that this 'back-to-basics' lesson would be rather useful. He'd know some stuff, remind himself of other and basically have an easy time of it. Perfect first lesson, really.

Stretching up, and rolling his shoulders to get out some of the post-Quidditch tryout crunchiness, Benjy thought about the first question. "Runes at their simplest are just an old alphabet, but reading them is supposed to help direct the user towards answers of knowledge and power."

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Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88

Sander immediately turned attentive when the Professor finally spoke up....and then the question and then the hands were raised immediately and Sander wondered whether he would have a chance to give an answer that the other students hadn't already given.

When he found his chance his raised his hand,"Professor, like others have said that they are used for communication, divination and magic. There are many different types of the Runic Alphabet that people can use to pass messages, for example the Elder Futhark, Younger Futhork and Medieval Futhark. The one most commonly used is the Elder Futhark and it consists of 24 runes which are divided into 3 Aettir or groups of 8 runes." Sander paused. He wasn't sure whether anyone had already said that since answers were coming in fast and quick, so he decided to add another thing he knew about Runes.

"In fact the first 6 runes in the Elder Futhark alphabet spell out the word Futhark that is Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho and Kenaz."

Had someone said that earlier too. Sander couldn't remember, but he knew he had to stop at some point, so he leaned back in his chair to wait.

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

Adi grinned and waved at Robin and Lucas but before he could reply Professor Botros announced the start of the class. Ah well. He'll catch up with those two later. He zoned in on the Professor, perking up at what he was saying. So, this class will be different. How cool! Okay, first question. Adi waved a hand in the air.

"Runes are old alphabets whose symbols have magical powers.'' That was a simple, concise answer. Hopefully it was right.

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Originally Posted by Talikins

If it were up to Abbi she'd totally be bunking this lesson, but you know her mommy might find out and then lecture and who knew her mom might even get so mad she'd find out how to send a howler. That thought made the second year shudder, she didn't want to look like Bart. Gosh no!

So there she was, sitting and NOT participating or even trying to listen, but with EVERYONE only talking about one thing it was hard not to hear what they were saying. Not to mention that whole Professor thing REALLY got her attention. She could TOTALLY teach, okay? But heh she was no top student, not in this subject anyways. She'd much rather work on Care of Magical Creatures. Mhhm

"Professor it's a language, alphabet whatever you want to call it, but its hard." Did she raise her hand? Oh whooopsy she forgot to?

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Originally Posted by Rosa Chispa Princessa

Man were her classmates on the ball. Oichi barely had time to think before classmates gave practically every answer she could think of. Still she raised her hand and gave it her best shot anyway. "Professor, I believe runes are ancient symbols that have been written in different languages throughout different places and times in history. These different symbols in many different runic languages are said to hold magical properties that could protect you, predict the future, change the future, and so much more. Runes are like the ultimate source of magic next to wands ofcourse", Oichi replied with a grin hoping she had hit some point that had not already been mentioned, but she was glad she atlest tried.

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Originally Posted by Meizzner

So students were going to teach him basic runes today. Well besides Botros of course. Since it was his class and all. But Top Students. Interesting Idea and the next question would be told by Alec. Wonder if it will relate to hair. Ii always comes back to hair. So...the ultimate question of what are runes.

"They are letters, numbers, and can be carved into things and will give the item magical properties."

Which means the items can be blown up if wanted. Which is very awesome in Nigel's opinion.

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Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

Eliza smiled softly as she listened to Botros introduce himself to the new students. She took a look around to see which were new faces and which were old, or familiar rather. It was nice to be back in learning mode and she thought the brief review of runes would be a good way to start. She could always use a refresher, plus, she liked runes and enjoyed hearing more about them.

When there came a turn for her to raise her hand she added, "Runes are symbols that represent letters and can be used to spell words, because they're actually from ancient alphabets. A few different alphabets actually. And runes can be powerful symbols used to represent and even imbibe meanings or powers of certain elements and ideas. They're really quite versatile!" She'd used a few runes on her project she'd spent so much time on last year, and though it wasn't perfect, she felt that they'd really helped her along.

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Originally Posted by the fastest seeker

She sat prepared with a quill in hand. Out of habit after last year maybe, or maybe because she wasn't the kind that spoke all the time during lessons. She wasn't bad at AR, her OWLs results proved so but she still wasn't one who knew everything about it. She didn't have hundred years to learn about it and work with it like Botros. Mhhmm.

The blond was curious to know what they were going to do this lesson and expected the question when it came. Oooh, and it was something she knew!

Sticking her hand up, Cassia spoke. "It resembles an alphabet," which was already said. "Each rune has its specialty and powers though. The can be carved and used for a lot of reasons." Lots and lots. She only knew a bunch though.

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

Oh wait, they were the same as last year? Well then, there was no need to go changing. She rather liked the seating arrangements from the term before and was glad there would be no changing them so far as she knew. Lex took another glance into the room watching it fill up with students but turned her attention to the Professor again at his words....yeah...the responsibilities. Lex gave a slow nod, an indication that she was aware of it and now somewhat deflated. She could have done without the reminder.

OOHHHH but shoulder pats!!! Lex beamed at the Professor. "Thanks!" Then allowed herself to be ushered in for the class to begin. The girl took her seat with her name tag and began emptying the more important things on her desk.

Rune set in hand she looked to the Professor again. Students helping with the teaching? ....uh-huh.....

The only redeeming quality here was the fact they'd be keeping things simple. Lex could do simple, definitely. The Gryffindor thought the question over for a moment, chuckling at the memory of her past answers to this question before raising her hand. "Runes are the odd looking letters that form an ancient Scandinavian alphabet basically." Ancient and no longer really used...except obviously by them, obviously.

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Originally Posted by HazelStone101

Oooh. Runes. Something Emma was pretty passionate about. She'd spent the past summer mostly alone in her room, so what better to do than playing around and studying some runes? She raised her hand, smiling up at the professor when called upon. "The runes are letters, written in an old alphabet, known as Elder Futhark. Each of the letters can be used for different intentions and meanings."

There. That about summed it up.

BEAM.

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Originally Posted by carpediem

Caelen almost wished they weren't starting so slowly. She loved jumping in and catching up, it made her feel rather accomplished. But information had to be learned over time. Soooo slow and steady it was.

And what was a Rune? She kind of knew this one. Good! She loved when she knew things!

"Runes are kind of like an ancient language, correct? Almost like a code." Well she probably shouldn't have added the part about the code, but it sounded well in her head. Which seemed to be a big problem from her by the way. She would have to work on it.

And with the first question being asked, she cracked open her journal, hearing the spine crackle as it bent. The redhead loved that sound. She was ready to take notes!

Botros nodded at each one of them. "Yes, two points to each of you." It was an easy question so it was no surprise that half the class knew what to say. "Runes are first and foremost symbols that form the ancient alphabet we see on some stones, boulders, or cave walls in the Scandinavian countries, specially Sweden." The professor waved his wand at the blackboard and some notes appeared. "There are many runic alphabets, they were used to write various Germanic languages before the adoption of the Latin alphabet by approximately AD 700 in central Europe and AD 1100 in Northern Europe." Pause. "The earliest runic inscriptions date from around AD 150."

"The three most popular runic alphabets are the Elder Futhark, the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, and the Younger Futhark. We study the Elder Futhark mostly in Hogwarts. So that's our default language, unless mentioned otherwise." They should keep that in mind.

"All runic alphabets come from the Old Italics then continue to develop until they're entirely replaced with Latin, like we mentioned. Each character or symbol of the runic alphabet equals a character or two of the English alphabet. That's an entirely different subject, we're not going into details but just as an example, I can write my name in runic characters as so." The professor turned around and waved his wand.

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Originally Posted by Blackboard

Text Cut: Magical Symbols

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Originally Posted by Mell

Why was he in this class again? He had no idea about Runes except for the light skimming he had done when he had first bought the text book. He hadn't read it since. But well there were a couple of things he remembered so he put up his hand to have a go. "Besides being an old alphabet used years and years ago. The Runes are supposed to have their own magic. People carve them into stones or wood and wear them as amulets." Yep that's about as far as his knowledge went.

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Originally Posted by Tegz

West had found his seat, a little disappointed that his spot wasn't closer to the front. Favourite class and all. But then it was probably better to be at the back due to his height and whatever. He got himself settled just as the professor arrived.

Top Students? ... that meant him eventually right? West listened to the first question and decided to volunteer the very same answer that had pretty much drawn him to runes in the first place, so he raised his hand.

"Runes are powerful symbols: you can use them to harness the elements, or even blow things up." Yep. Didn't care one whit for the divinatory stuff, but the rest? Definitely cool.

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Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi

Kevin narrowed his head when the professor patted his head after he had asked his question. And then gave such a lame answer that it made him roll his eyes. Of course he was much older than Kevin! But that still did not know his age. He let it drop for now though because the Gryffindor had ways of finding out things on his own anyways.

Raising his hands in the air, the first year waved it until it was his turn. The first question was SO EASY that even he could answer it. "Runes are magical objects with stick figures on them!" right? riiiight?

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Originally Posted by Harry174

Laura looked at the board and realised she had forgotten to do the name tag but saying that the Professor had just ignored all her questions and her welcome which was mean of him well two could play at this game.

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Laura then raised her hand and smiled. "Ancient Runes are things that were around thousands of years ago when men just didn't know the calendar and they used these things for everything." Unless he meant those things that had been destroyed years ago but surely he would have said that right.

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Originally Posted by Govoni

Everyone had already offered some great answers...but not minding that, she raised her hand tentitively and smiled at Professor Botros. He was a kind, gentle soul. Vesper could tell these things. "They are symbols of power...that require thought and concentration when carving, so that they work." Erm, was that right? "There are many different kinds of runes, too. All from different areas of the world."

Had she read that somewhere? Meh, she itched to grab her notebook and draw a few...

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Originally Posted by HOPEendures

"Runes are magical symbols that are very confusing and sometime mind numbing to the untrained mind," Hope said her hand in the air. At least, that's how she was currently viewing them. She knew what they were but they gave her a slight headache if she kept reading up about them for more than two hours straight.

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Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow

Top students, yeah. No pressure. Ella flashed Botros a small smile and drummed her fingers lightly on the desk. She'd be asking one of those questions at some point but first, she was going to answer one.

"Runes are symbols that can be really powerful when invoked. They've been used for ages to communicate and also to perform magic. I especially like how warriors used them to protect or strengthen themselves by carving runes into their armor or right onto their skin." Ancient tattoos and all that. So cool.

And then it was time for the boyfriend to play professor. Ella looked around for him and gave him a reassuring smile.

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Originally Posted by Gabben

*The question sounded simple but could end up very complicated. Going over I. His mind Rom tried to list what he new about Runes. They were old, that was a given. But they wre also how witches and wizards of old carried out magic. Did they use wands back then too? He didn't think they did. What else... The carved shapes of the runes would carry out strong magic. Some are still used today for protection. Raising a hand Romulus added his thoughts as well.*
"Runes are old spells that were carved out into objects by witches and wizards of old. I'm not sure but I think runes were in use before wands to carry out magic..."

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Originally Posted by Presley Black

He seemed nice enough. What were runes? Uh...Gwen had probably heard the word once or twice. "Old magical symbols?" she tried. Because the class was called 'ANCIENT Runes' so obviously they were really old, right? Plus she was going to a magical school, so they were most likely magic. Even those creepy moving plants outside were magic. And Runes made her think of ancient Egyptian symbols. So, whether they were Egyptian or not, they were probably symbols of some sort. Besides, he probably didn't expect them all to know the answer. Teachers did this weird thing where they asked questions they didn't expect you to know, and waited until the class collectively came to the correct conclusion. Sometimes they just waited until the class answer was close enough, then gave the answer themselves. So why not just tell them in the first place, and make them take notes? Grown ups didn't make much sense.

"Correct! This is the other definition of runes, so-to-speak." Botros beamed, a bit proud of what was coming next. "The magic energy those runes holds is something only we, wizards and witches, managed to harness and use to our advantage. The Runologists are muggles who study Runology which is the study of the runic alphabets, runic inscriptions, runestones, and their history. Ancient Runes is the much wider study of runes as characters in the alphabets as well as those magical symbols, so it's Runology plus the magical energy sleeping in those runestones and runspells, waiting for us to activate it and use it in a certain way." It was also studying those runes in terms of Divination, but Botros opted to wait for this now.

"The runes, when we draw them," He gestured behind him to the blackboard. "They're mostly not magically active, they need invoking in order to bring that strong magic out. There is a specific way for us to invoke those runes and turn them from merely characters of an alphabet on a wall to a strong magical symbols that could help us with our regular spells, or even do spells on their own." He wasn't going to explain much to leave room for some more questions.

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Originally Posted by Steelsheen

And then theres his question. She would’ve sassy snapped to get his attention but eh… she’s in a mood remember? ”Their divinatory items made of wood chips or stone where the old Runic alphabet are carved onto each piece.” There short and sweet.

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Originally Posted by Lady of Light

Oookay. Delilah was starting to panic. Honestly, she'd rather sit back and NOT answer any questions. She was pretty sure all her answers would be wrong anyway but it didn't hurt to try, right?

She hesitantly raised her hand. "They are symbols that are mainly used for divination.. right?" Yeah. She TRIED.

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Originally Posted by PhoenixStar

Hannah doubted that her idea of fun was the same as the professors, but she would sit here and try to have as good of a time that one possibly could in runes. This would be her last year taking the class so maybe she could pay a bit extra attention. She was going to need to get all passes on her newts.

She thought about runes for a while and though about how she should explain it. The seventh year never gave textbook answers so she was not in danger of that. Hannah raised her hand. "Pretty much runes are like secret messages that you you have to figure out the meaning to. They could be tricky and difficult, and quite frankly Hannah didn't like runes all that much!

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Originally Posted by hermionesclone

Settling back in his seat, the seventh year looked up at the Professor as he started talking. Answer everything simply... which meant nothing weird, right? And what were runes? Could he offer something else that someone else might not have said? "Erm... Professor?" he started, raising his hand in the air, "Each of them hold really deep meanings. And... if they're cast in certain runic spreads or cast with a question in mind, they can give you... anyone, a sign about your life and the path you should take." ... Pause. "And the consequences."

"Yes, yes, you're all right. Runologists, and people who studied runes in general discovered this secret, underlying meaning to each of those runes. They noticed that those symbols are not simply a way of communication in the most obvious way; If lined up specifically with the right intent, runes can give us an answer, an advice to what we seek." He turned to the blackboard again, pointed at the runes of his name. "I could take those runes, for example, and arrange them in a tree shape to get an answer to something I'm struggling with in my life. Those rune masters set a list of rules in order for us to get the best runic reading and to be able to interpret what the runes are trying to tell us correctly." He stopped explaining, not going into too much details before turning to Alec.

"I think that's enough explanation for our first question. Mister Summers? If youplease." Botros got down from the small dais and went to sit in Alec's desk while the Head Boy gave out his question. "Listen everyone!"