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Professor Culloden isn't by the door this time, but is sitting on his chair, looking at the door to see who was coming. The soft, calming blue walls welcome you again, as well as the chairs with soft cushions, charmed to take the most comfortable shape and height once a student is seated. By the door of the potions store room stands one big, grey rubbish bin and a white, porcelain washbasin with a tap for those who wants to wash their hands before/after the class and who can't perform 'Aguamenti' charm.
There writes a message in the Professor's own hand-writing on board:
Welcome to the term's second potions lesson. :-)
OOC: If you are going to RP your characer use the washbasin or the bin, you don't have to take Cosgrach's permission. Just assume he has granted it.
The lesson has started, so please don't post your characters arriving late. Just act as if they have been here all along.
Cabeza de Turco
• Purified water
• 10 hippogriff feathers
• Half a unicorn horn (grated before starting)
• Glumbumble parts
• Half a Fwooper voice chords
• One drop of doxy venom
• Frog leg
1. Grate half a unicorn horn
2. Heat the cauldron for a minute at medium heat
3. Add 3 glasses of purified water
4. Add hippogriff feathers one by one
5. Count to ten and stir the potion counter clockwise once. Count to twenty and stir it clockwise once. Count to thirty and stir counter clockwise once again. - CAREFUL WITH THIS STEP!
6. Add the grated unicorn horn and draw an arrow pointing to right with your wand.
7. If the colour has turned bright white, add glumbumble parts and stir five times clockwise with wooden stirrer.
8. Add fwooper voice chords and wave your wand.
9. Add one drop of doxy venom. It should smoke for a few seconds. Wave your wand again once it stops smoking.
10. Add the frog leg and whisper a motivational quote or an inspirational person’s name.
-The colour is dark grey and it sits completely still even if you shook it.
-It depends on how strong your will is. The weaker it gets, the longer this potion will last and the more effective it will be.
-It will also reawaken suppressed guilt and especially these will eat you alive.
-Anyone can induce guilt, but the brewer is more powerful.
-If added into a drink (not potion), it will briefly smoke. Once the smoke dissipates, the taste and the colour of the drink is the same.
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Text Cut: Kevin's detention after class
Cosgrach wasn't thinking straight, so he didn't even wince when he wasted a few ingredients for that stupid brat's detention. After dinner, he came directly to his beloved classroom and went about trashing it: he broke some vials and scattered the glass everywhere, MULTIPLIED the rubbish the students left behind, yanked the rubbish bin to the ground, turned those three buckets (one: half-done potion and two: purified water) upside down and spread the liquid to every single inch of the floor (the potion was sticky and ewwwww), deliberately placed some slippery and disgusting-but-cheap ingredients around the door for him to STEP ON and SLIIIIIDE, and opened a nasty-smelly vial of potion that would make any unprepared person nauseous. It didn't affect him, though, as this was his LIFE. But if that brat even THOUGHT of vomiting!
Satisfied with his work, he went and spoke to Alexa, and returned to sit on one of the desks near the door with cold-blooded calmness, waiting for his prey.
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Potions is slowwwwly becoming his favourite subject, and Ethan deadpanned as he heard the professor announce that it was going to be their last class for the term.
What?
Ethan’s face fell a bit as he digested the idea of not attending any more potions class after this. Brewing stuff was a lot of fun. It has a lot of instructions, and he loved every single bit of it. Sigh.
Anyway, time’s ticking…first question was up and so was Ethan’s hand. “Anxiety? Like when you threat someone or something dear from a person while they're nervous or in a panicked state." Did his classmates mention love? Yeah, okay whatever. Still. Last lesson for the term? Really?
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Revision classes were good. West was all for those, given it was a NEWT year and all for him.
... amazing?
That got his lip to curve up in a small smile. He'd take it.
As for the next question, West put his hand up.
"Cheering charms manipulate people, and there's potion equivalents to that too. I read that Professor Sophie Melita added a mysterious special something to cookies she used to hand out.... and those cookies made people feel a sort of euphoria... improving mood and making people more biddable. They were handed out during times when people might otherwise have revolted. Sort of like crowd control in a way. With cookies." West knew about this partly from reading and partly due to the possibly unfortunate fact that Berty Borr, the greatest consumer of Melita cookies, was a close family friend of the Odessas. "The only laws I know of about spells or magical ingestibles that improve mood like that are Quidditch-related. You can get a ban for playing while knowingly influenced by magical mood-improving spells or potions."
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"Many of you said 'love, hate, greed, happiness, fear, sadness' and 'jealousy'," he said, to sum up, and in case they couldn't hear all the answers, "but there were also answers such as 'anger, trust' and 'acceptance'. I believe, as Kyroh and Vesper mentioned, that all emotions can one way or another be used to manipulate people. Before we start brewing, I want to ask two more questions that are connected to each other: which potions or spells do you know that manipulates people? What are the laws regarding these? Please only name one spell OR potion."
Wellllll? Could they guess what they would brew today?
The rest of the classes will be revision classes. Okaaay, then.
Potion or spells she knew that manipulates people? Oh. She knew one potion. The first year raised her hand. "Love potion, Professor." Were they going to brew love potion today? "And, I'm not sure about the laws regarding this potion, sir." Yeah, laws were never her things. "But I think its banned from Hogwarts?" She was not entirely sure about that though.
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The second year was scribbling away down on her parchment as she was hearing everyone answering suggestions to the Professor's questions. It was such a relief that she was in Potions today, aside from Ancient Runes, she definitely knew that Potions was a close second of her favorite classes. Not only that, she'd quite enjoyed Professor Cosgrach. She was afraid of him last term for her first lesson, but she'd definitely gotten used to him as the year had gone by.
…As for his next question, Josie couldn't really think of any spells or potions that could manipulate someone. It actually made her a little upset at the thought. Why would someone be so cruel as to manipulate someone's mind for their own pleasure. That just seemed wrong & selfish. She knew that she'd NEVER do anything like that anyone. Could you imagine? If that person were to do it out of a spiteful reasoning for their own personal gain, Josie knew that she could never forgive such a person.
…
Suddenly there was some muffled word she was beginning to hear in her mind, but it was too faint for her understand it. It sounded like kind of a chanting of some sort. As she tried to figure out what it might be, the chanting had become even more faint & then it had stopped.
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Awh man. So it wasn't the class class? Darn it. Zander was so looking forward to a potion-free third year. It was almost too good to be true. And then it was too good to be true. Awww.
But yes anyways next question. "The imperio curse? It's one of the unforgivables. And dark wizards use it to manipulate people into doing whatever they want them to do. It's super dangerous," hence the term unforgivable. Was Zander supposed to connect this to all that emotion mumbo jumbo? Because imperio was totally a way of manipulating. So it was technically a right answer.
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He had sort of used that, hadn't he? Er. Awkward. Grayson smiled in response and said nothing else on the matter. At least the man wasn't saying anything nasty on the matter. Maybe he had chosen a good day to do that, even if it was unintentional. So yes, smiles.
The next question was one he could answer. Uh huh. And he would have gone for a potion similar to the Cheering Charms answer given by that older Slytherin over there buuuuut he would have had to use every fibre in him to stop himself from voicing some of his suspicions out loud. So no. That wasn't going to be said. Not by him, at least.
"The Camraderie Concoction's one," he started, his hand in the air, "It causes the drinker to be friendlier towards you which is better for you, the potioneer. If you're chummy chummy with someone, they're more likely to tell you something, especially if it's something they wouldn't tell you otherwise. So, manipulating them in a way for information." You'd have to be sneaky about it, too.
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Errr.... she wasn't sure as far as potions went considering that she brewed her very first one only last class. The first year listened to what the others were saying and instead of just being silent for lack of knowledge she decided to add on to what the others were saying.
Raising her hand before she answered she said "Oh I think a love potion too professor because when you love people you get all stupid and forget about yourself and do things that you wouldn't normally do." She couldn't say first hand because she had never experience love other than the love she had for her family. She had seen first hand though how people changed when they found love. It was pretty disgusting if you asked her.
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Marigold scratched her nose with her left hand as not to get ink on her face as she thought over the question. Love potions and cheering charms were already mentioned... Wasn't there a happiness potion? "I think there is a euphoria potion... I can't remember the name though." Shame, but at least she got to say 'euphoria.' It's a nice word.
Angel smiled at the Professor as he seemed confused with the fact there was two of her, she was totally happy and now she was ready to answer the next question, she raised her hand. "Professor there was the spell that someone used in a diary once, to force someone to do terrible things." Angel really wished she knew what the spell was.
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Someone was eager, weren't they?
Cosgrach tried to hide his smile as his eyes were on hers.
"And why do I have a feeling you are one of them? The haters, I mean?" He laughed, hoping she wasn't mad at him for teasing her, and nodded in the end - she was correct, after all.
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"Many of you said 'love, hate, greed, happiness, fear, sadness' and 'jealousy'," he said, to sum up, and in case they couldn't hear all the answers, "but there were also answers such as 'anger, trust' and 'acceptance'. I believe, as Kyroh and Vesper mentioned, that all emotions can one way or another be used to manipulate people. Before we start brewing, I want to ask two more questions that are connected to each other: which potions or spells do you know that manipulates people? What are the laws regarding these? Please only name one spell OR potion."
Wellllll? Could they guess what they would brew today?
Sophie tried her best to give the professor as serious of an expression as possible. "...because I am," she said. "Not in one of those evil Lord Voldemort ways, though." Nope. Nothing 'control-freakish' like that. She just wouldn't stand for somebody messing her over, though.
...then there was a question.
"Err, Professor? Doesn't every potion manipulate a person?" she asked, raising her hand. It was true. "Isn't the purpose of every potion to give some sort of effect the drinker wouldn't otherwise have?" Every charm, too, for that matter. She could come up with a specific answer, too, though. "For example, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria manipulates the drinker into being happy--really, really happy."
"...and what kind of law?" she continued. "Potions laws? Because there's Golpalott's Third Law. That's a principle kind of law, though." Then there were tons of other laws that were rules kind of laws.
Oh now that made sense. Last class of actual new work. Though revisions sounded good to Nigel being it was a test year and all.
On the right track, was good enough for him also. Nigel liked this question and ther answers that were already said were interesting in and of themselves.
"Well there is the Hate Potion. Shows the worst traits and habits of somebody to the drinker."
Basically manipulating their emotions and making them tell you personal things. Pretty interesting. He agreed with what West said to the second question/ So yeah staying quiet sounded good.
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Lex was relieved. Know why? Even though the answer wasn't what the Professor had been looking for, it still got a laugh out of him so he wasn't about to get disgruntled. SEE? Teddybear. Did he know he'd have to give her a hug before she graduated? Did he know this was her new project and he wouldn't be able to say no when she came to collect? No? All in due time Professor.
For now, focusing on the question. Spells or potions that maniupated people? But.....didn't most all of them do that or was she not thinking in the right context again? Just like earlier where she hadn't exactly answered the way the Professor wanted?
This time her hand went up a bit more hesitantly. "I'm not sure I'm thinking of the same manipulating that you're thinking about Professor because I think you're looking for specific potions and spells but there's a variety depending on the kind of manipulation you mean, like the sleeping draught that maniuplates a person's sleep cycle, aging for someone's age manipulation...and calming draught if you meant emotion-wise but I guess I'm just not sure?" In the end, more than one but only because she legit didn't know which kind he meant. She wasn't so sure about the laws as a result so she'd just....not continue.
Putting it out there in case anyone was taking what she said and making notes with them. It was like a disclaimer of sorts.
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Still staring irritated because the other student were faster with answering the questions she had wanted to answer she stared down at her slightly moving pocket and hissed softly toward her two hidden rats that they needed to stay silent, she didn’t knew if this new professor would accept it that she secretly had took her two rats with her, but… she didn’t really cared about what the adults were thinking, or not… But she KNEW that some professors didn’t liked it and would punish her if they would discover that she had her rats with her… So, she looked relieved when her two rats, Sir Blue and Little Princess stopped with moving and stayed silent…
And because she had been distracted she had not really been listening to what some other students were answering, she just ignored them and raised her hand. “Professor, I think that a love potion can manipulate somebody because a love potion isn’t creating true love, it’s just a way to manipulate somebody… To let him or her think and feel what YOU want… It’s a lie…” She paused for a few seconds to think before she spoke again, trying to look smart. “And about the laws… I don't know much about it, rules and lows are... not my specialty”
And now that she was done with speaking she lowered her hand to show the teacher that she was done with speaking. She hoped that she had not made a fool of herself and that she had given a wrong answer…
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Kevin let out a sigh of relief when the Professor said that the potions lab would be open through out the year. This was even better for him though. He could brew potions AND not having to deal with HIM. Unless he was in the lab ... mweh.
And, what was that? He was right? AND right? hehe. This felt good, that the person who disliked him had to admit that he was right. Wasn't that awesome?! Taking a moment to think about the question, the Gryffindor grinned when he knew a potion.
"Veritaserum Potion is one, it's not really for manipulating emotions but if you want to manipulate someone to tell the truth...and their inner most secrets, that Potion would be perfect" He grinned as he didn't avoid looking at the Professor this time. Oh how he would have loved to brew that potion and accidentally slip some in the Professor's morning tea. "As for the laws, it is strictly controlled by the Ministry" would that stop him from trying to make this potion one day? nope
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She was correct?! Eeep! That. Made Lux happy because she had felt a fail with her answer. BEAM. Her smile only grew when Bay glanced at her while giving his reply. She knew that she meant as much to him as he meant to her.
Taking note of all the other answers given, it was shocking just how many emotions could be used to exploit others. And using one of the examples provided by a few students, she raised her hand to answer the next question. "Love potion makes the drinker feel that they are in love. But it isn't real love, it's fake love." And as for laws? That, she wasn't too familiar with yet, sadly. Seemed like a good idea to read up on those at some point.
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"Perfect, Sophie."
As if she would be 'un'perfect at this class. Hehe.
"Many of you said 'love, hate, greed, happiness, fear, sadness' and 'jealousy'," he said, to sum up, and in case they couldn't hear all the answers, "but there were also answers such as 'anger, trust' and 'acceptance'. I believe, as Kyroh and Vesper mentioned, that all emotions can one way or another be used to manipulate people. Before we start brewing, I want to ask two more questions that are connected to each other: which potions or spells do you know that manipulates people? What are the laws regarding these? Please only name one spell OR potion."
Wellllll? Could they guess what they would brew today?
OOC: The class will continue about 5 hours later.
Uh huh. Totally perfect, she knew, and she also knew he'd like her answer. After all, Sophie had kind of thought of it when she thought of how easily he could be manipulated by her. Because he trusted her. But she wouldn't manipulate him, because he did trust her - she knew it was a special thing because there were plenty others couldn't be trusted with such an honor.
She didn't notice her own bestie was strangely quiet and straight-faced until she followed Culloden's gaze to him, though, and she gave Tobes a questioning look. Hm. Oh. HMMMM. Interesting. He'd probably never manipulated anyone in his life, and he probably didn't like the thought of anyone manipulating him either. Made sense that he wouldn't have an answer. She liked that about him.
There were plenty of potions that manipulated people. Actually... the more she thought about it... pretty much every potion that was coming to mind could be used to manipulate people in some way. Felix Felicis? Essentially manipulating everyone around the person who drinks it. Veritaserum? Manipulated the drinker to tell the truth. Pretty much any potion could control someone, if the drinker didn't know they were consuming the potion, yeah? She thought about another one, then, that she was tempted to name aloud to get a reaction out of the professor - but instead she sat there, covering her face with both hands, silently giggling to herself.
Nope. No answer this time. She was just going to sit there for a little bit and work on containing her laughter so she wasn't a disruption. Hehe.
But she gained her composure when the other Sophie spoke up. Ravenclaw Sophie eyed her, then eyed Culloden, and raised a hand right after she answered, "Can I remark on that? I don't think every potion manipulates a person, but I think most potions can manipulate a person. For example, I mean, the Pepper-Up Potion is always used with the intent to cure someone of the common cold, right? But manipulating generally has a negative connotation to it, in my opinion, and I don't think... there can be any real negative meaning behind a potion like that, unless... you're giving it to someone to make them like you more or trust you or something for future manipulation?" That felt different to her, though, because that wasn't the potion itself manipulating anyone. "But like, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria she mentioned could be used for good, pure reasons with a willing drinker and I wouldn't consider that to be manipulating, really... but if you give it to someone without them knowing with the intent of, like, exploiting them in some way... a potion with good effects can be used for evil, y'know what I mean? Just depends on how you look at the term 'manipulating,' I guess." Was he following? Did she make sense?
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Maddie didn't KNOW too much about spells or potions or magical stuff that manipulated people on account of she figured she'd learn that stuff AT school and besides, she'd never needed special help to get the job done before. So INSTEAD of answering, the first year watched her classmates curiously.
ALSO, if ANYONE ever tried to give HER a love potion and she found out WHO it was, she'd do something VERY unpleasant to them. UH-HUH. She'd decided that RIGHT now and it was now LAW. Maddie's law. The MOST important law.
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Cris waited for the others to share their answers, taking note of which one of them, before he raised his hand to share his.
"Professor what about Essence of Insanity? It causes the person to behave irrationally when they normally wouldn't," Cris paused to think what laws governed the use of that potion.
"I would assume that the laws of its usage is strictly governed by the Ministry although I'm sure that if someone really wanted to use it, by the time the Ministry found out about it, it would be too late," Cris concluded.
Lucy said:" I have heard about a Dreamless Sleep Potion...A potion that places someone in a sleep that is dreamless..I don't know if it is controlled by the laws of the Ministry..
This potion could be considered among those that are used to manipulate people?"
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....He knew who she was? By name?!
Vesper blushed. Gosh.
...but yes, stupidity. She, for all her creativity and artistry, felt stupid a lot. And if it was a feeling, didn't that make it an emotion? One of her more prominent ones?
"I'm going to agree with both Sophies..." The snake one and the claw one, mhm. "...and say that all potions manipulate in some way; humans and animals alike...I guess it's the same thing whether it's the body or the mind." Couldn't forget the animals, you know? They were giving potions, too. "...Calming Draught?......Wideye Potion?...Lack of sleep would maybe make someone more pliable."
As an afterthought, she began sketching an just above her notes header.
Professor Culloden wasn't leaving and he even beamed at her, causing the girl to grin and get all bashful and 'alsjfdk!' Seriously, could she adopt him as an uncle or something? He'd make a great one. And she'd feed him and make him proud. She would!
Taking a few notes down - because this was interesting, the whole manipulating stuff - Beverly check-marked certain points. It was a wonder how one could use several - if not all - emotions to manipulate. She did have an example for the question asked. In fact, she had learned about it last term and even learned how to use it.
Raising her hand, she said, "I believe the Animalis Fidelis Charm is a spell that can be used to manipulate. Last term Professor Fuller used it on Professor Thompson and it worked." Maybe a little too much according to a certain paper floating around. "The charm builds a bond between the caster and the castee. It influences the latter to do whatever the former wants." Which led to a form of manipulation, yeah? "Professor Fuller said it was legal because it isn't harmful," she added. The bond went both ways, apparently.
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That sounded wrong, didn't it? Eh. Cosgrach waved his hands a few times to dissolve the confusion. No frowning, people. He wasn't going anywhere. Hehe.
"The rest of the classes will be all revision'n'stuff, nothing exciting. This is the last class where you will learn something new. I jus' worded it wrongly." K? K.
Moving on.
"Many of you said 'love, hate, greed, happiness, fear, sadness' and 'jealousy'," he said, to sum up, and in case they couldn't hear all the answers, "but there were also answers such as 'anger, trust' and 'acceptance'. I believe, as Kyroh and Vesper mentioned, that all emotions can one way or another be used to manipulate people. Before we start brewing, I want to ask two more questions that are connected to each other: which potions or spells do you know that manipulates people? What are the laws regarding these? Please only name one spell OR potion."
Wellllll? Could they guess what they would brew today?
Weren't her fellow hogwartians people who apparently knew about love a lot. Cassia tried not to stare at the younger ones as they answered. T'was cute, though. And she was far too focused on both the answers and the professor's comments to come up with her own. And she liked the idea of revising lessons. She found them most helpful since it's her last year which will end in exams. Ones she wasn't keen on but there was nothing she could do but to prepare for them.
Her attention was now on the next question. She remained quiet not wanting to repeat any information, seeing that most potions and spells were mentioned. But she did agree with Sophie on the part where all potions or maybe most, could be considered manipulating since it is a potions' purpose to change something. It could either be physical or mental. And the latter was what the professor wanted examples of.
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Revision lessons? That was perfect. Merlin's beard, yes. This would make studying for NEWTs so much easier. One subject she wouldn't have to worry about as much now. Culloden was instantly bumped up on Penelope's favorite professors list. Congrats to him.
These thoughts sorta made her pay a little less attention to the first question and answers, but she tuned back in as it seemed the next was coming. Manipulation? That was...an interesting topic for a Potions lesson. She wasn't sure she cared much for it, but she still tried to listen. Love potions were definitely her first thought on potions or spells that could manipulate people, but those had already been brought up, and surely that wasn't what they'd be brewing?
So she tried to think of something else...and sorta came up with something though she wasn't sure it counted. But she raised her hand anyway. "What about the Polyjuice Potion? It doesn't technically affect emotion, but depending on who you change into, you could manipulate people who are close to them and get them to do what you want, depending on how they feel about the person you're pretending to be." And there probably were laws about it, only she couldn't remember them at the moment. Seemed like the sort of thing that ought to be regulated or illegal or something though, even if it was already supposed to be difficult to make.
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Oh, an over-eager one here. "True, true." Even though that wasn't the answer Cosgrach was looking for.
"Many of you said 'love, hate, greed, happiness, fear, sadness' and 'jealousy'," he said, to sum up, and in case they couldn't hear all the answers, "but there were also answers such as 'anger, trust' and 'acceptance'. I believe, as Kyroh and Vesper mentioned, that all emotions can one way or another be used to manipulate people. Before we start brewing, I want to ask two more questions that are connected to each other: which potions or spells do you know that manipulates people? What are the laws regarding these? Please only name one spell OR potion."
Wellllll? Could they guess what they would brew today?
OOC: The class will continue about 5 hours later.
Arista smiled, true, true. Always! loved it. Maybe potions class wouldn't be too bad. She guessed she could sort of live with the class for now. Listening to the others responses and the professor's own responses Ummmm potions and spells that manipulates people... Like what? Umm she knew none!!! But might as well try, "Well Professor, I don't know a lot of potions and spells but is there a spell that takes a lot of emotion like huge emotion or a powerful memory to activate the spell that can manipulate people... Sorry that I don't know if there is such a spell..." She hoped this professor would not be like Professor Bellaire...
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Anyway, time’s ticking…first question was up and so was Ethan’s hand. “Anxiety? Like when you threat someone or something dear from a person while they're nervous or in a panicked state." Did his classmates mention love? Yeah, okay whatever. Still. Last lesson for the term? Really?
Cosgrach nodded at him. He was one student Cosgrach liked. This time, though, he was a bit late to answer.
"Correct, but we've moved onto the next question," he said and smiled - see, he wasn't that grumpy.
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"Cheering charms manipulate people, and there's potion equivalents to that too. I read that Professor Sophie Melita added a mysterious special something to cookies she used to hand out.... and those cookies made people feel a sort of euphoria... improving mood and making people more biddable. They were handed out during times when people might otherwise have revolted. Sort of like crowd control in a way. With cookies." West knew about this partly from reading and partly due to the possibly unfortunate fact that Berty Borr, the greatest consumer of Melita cookies, was a close family friend of the Odessas. "The only laws I know of about spells or magical ingestibles that improve mood like that are Quidditch-related. You can get a ban for playing while knowingly influenced by magical mood-improving spells or potions."
Cosgrach nodded, smiled and nodded again. He briefly wondered how many hours West generally spent in the library. Must be lots.
"A great answer, again, Mr. Odessa." He didn't even have to add anything to the answer.
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Potion or spells she knew that manipulates people? Oh. She knew one potion. The first year raised her hand. "Love potion, Professor." Were they going to brew love potion today? "And, I'm not sure about the laws regarding this potion, sir." Yeah, laws were never her things. "But I think its banned from Hogwarts?" She was not entirely sure about that though.
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Raising her hand before she answered she said "Oh I think a love potion too professor because when you love people you get all stupid and forget about yourself and do things that you wouldn't normally do."
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Originally Posted by Sonea
And because she had been distracted she had not really been listening to what some other students were answering, she just ignored them and raised her hand. “Professor, I think that a love potion can manipulate somebody because a love potion isn’t creating true love, it’s just a way to manipulate somebody… To let him or her think and feel what YOU want… It’s a lie…” She paused for a few seconds to think before she spoke again, trying to look smart. “And about the laws… I don't know much about it, rules and lows are... not my specialty”
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Originally Posted by Squishy
Taking note of all the other answers given, it was shocking just how many emotions could be used to exploit others. And using one of the examples provided by a few students, she raised her hand to answer the next question. "Love potion makes the drinker feel that they are in love. But it isn't real love, it's fake love." And as for laws? That, she wasn't too familiar with yet, sadly. Seemed like a good idea to read up on those at some point.
Cosgrach nodded at them. "Yes, love potions. Yes, fake love. Yes, very strong manipulators. Yes, they are banned." He eyed the girls somewhat strictly. They shouldn't even THINK about it.
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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack
But yes anyways next question. "The imperio curse? It's one of the unforgivables. And dark wizards use it to manipulate people into doing whatever they want them to do. It's super dangerous," hence the term unforgivable. Was Zander supposed to connect this to all that emotion mumbo jumbo? Because imperio was totally a way of manipulating. So it was technically a right answer.
Cosgrach nodded at the boy. "That is correct, yes. Imperio is the most dangerous curse, I'd say." Even worse than the famous A-K spell, but he wasn't going to say why he thought Imperius was the worst.
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Originally Posted by hermionesclone
"The Camraderie Concoction's one," he started, his hand in the air, "It causes the drinker to be friendlier towards you which is better for you, the potioneer. If you're chummy chummy with someone, they're more likely to tell you something, especially if it's something they wouldn't tell you otherwise. So, manipulating them in a way for information." You'd have to be sneaky about it, too.
Ooooh, hehe, one of the fun potions. Cosgrach laughed briefly.
"True. And it's actually a fun potion." So, like, totally encouraging them to try it on and such.
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Originally Posted by ScarletCharm104
Marigold scratched her nose with her left hand as not to get ink on her face as she thought over the question. Love potions and cheering charms were already mentioned... Wasn't there a happiness potion? "I think there is a euphoria potion... I can't remember the name though." Shame, but at least she got to say 'euphoria.' It's a nice word.
"Elixir to Induce Euphoria." Nodnod. "And how can we use it?" More elaboration, perhaps?
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Originally Posted by Harry174
Angel smiled at the Professor as he seemed confused with the fact there was two of her, she was totally happy and now she was ready to answer the next question, she raised her hand. "Professor there was the spell that someone used in a diary once, to force someone to do terrible things." Angel really wished she knew what the spell was.
"Do you mean Lord Voldemort and Ginny Weasley?" Yeah, she meant them. Cosgrach nodded. It was actually nice that she knew that. It was a bit history now.
"It was dark magic," he simply said and turned to the next student.
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Originally Posted by Meizzner
"Well there is the Hate Potion. Shows the worst traits and habits of somebody to the drinker."
Ehehe, another classic potion. "A lovely one, don't you say?" It was such a delicate potion, too. One of Cosgrach's favourites, again.
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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo
This time her hand went up a bit more hesitantly. "I'm not sure I'm thinking of the same manipulating that you're thinking about Professor because I think you're looking for specific potions and spells but there's a variety depending on the kind of manipulation you mean, like the sleeping draught that maniuplates a person's sleep cycle, aging for someone's age manipulation...and calming draught if you meant emotion-wise but I guess I'm just not sure?" In the end, more than one but only because she legit didn't know which kind he meant. She wasn't so sure about the laws as a result so she'd just....not continue.
Oh. "We will focus on the emotional manipulation today, but physical manipulation would also be correct." Was it any clearer? He hoped so. He didn't want Alexa... Alexa... Cam...witch... to be behind the class.
He sucked at nicknaming, didn't he?
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Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi
"Veritaserum Potion is one, it's not really for manipulating emotions but if you want to manipulate someone to tell the truth...and their inner most secrets, that Potion would be perfect" He grinned as he didn't avoid looking at the Professor this time. Oh how he would have loved to brew that potion and accidentally slip some in the Professor's morning tea. "As for the laws, it is strictly controlled by the Ministry" would that stop him from trying to make this potion one day? nope
Weeeeell... Kevin kept being correct, and Cosgrach had to verify him again.
"Well done, Kevin." Correct answer and stuff. Blegh. He looked into his eyes this time too, though, but didn't hide the hostility in his.
One stupid movement, and the boy was out of his class.
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Originally Posted by Anna Banana
Sophie tried her best to give the professor as serious of an expression as possible. "...because I am," she said. "Not in one of those evil Lord Voldemort ways, though." Nope. Nothing 'control-freakish' like that. She just wouldn't stand for somebody messing her over, though.
...then there was a question.
"Err, Professor? Doesn't every potion manipulate a person?" she asked, raising her hand. It was true. "Isn't the purpose of every potion to give some sort of effect the drinker wouldn't otherwise have?" Every charm, too, for that matter. She could come up with a specific answer, too, though. "For example, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria manipulates the drinker into being happy--really, really happy."
"...and what kind of law?" she continued. "Potions laws? Because there's Golpalott's Third Law. That's a principle kind of law, though." Then there were tons of other laws that were rules kind of laws.
"Oh, good to know." That she wouldn't pull a Lord Voldemort. Hehe.
...before he could further reply...
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Originally Posted by feeheeheeny
But she gained her composure when the other Sophie spoke up. Ravenclaw Sophie eyed her, then eyed Culloden, and raised a hand right after she answered, "Can I remark on that? I don't think every potion manipulates a person, but I think most potions can manipulate a person. For example, I mean, the Pepper-Up Potion is always used with the intent to cure someone of the common cold, right? But manipulating generally has a negative connotation to it, in my opinion, and I don't think... there can be any real negative meaning behind a potion like that, unless... you're giving it to someone to make them like you more or trust you or something for future manipulation?" That felt different to her, though, because that wasn't the potion itself manipulating anyone. "But like, the Elixir to Induce Euphoria she mentioned could be used for good, pure reasons with a willing drinker and I wouldn't consider that to be manipulating, really... but if you give it to someone without them knowing with the intent of, like, exploiting them in some way... a potion with good effects can be used for evil, y'know what I mean? Just depends on how you look at the term 'manipulating,' I guess." Was he following? Did she make sense?
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Originally Posted by Govoni
"I'm going to agree with both Sophies..." The snake one and the claw one, mhm. "...and say that all potions manipulate in some way; humans and animals alike...I guess it's the same thing whether it's the body or the mind." Couldn't forget the animals, you know? They were giving potions, too. "...Calming Draught?......Wideye Potion?...Lack of sleep would maybe make someone more pliable."
Oh, Sophie B answering S.N., and Vesper B. joining in. Cosgrach listened to all three girls with a content expression, HAPPY that they were discussing, and in the end, he was smiling.
"I have to agree with S.B.," he said, "because for me as well, 'manipulation' has a negative meaning. It is changing the body or mind," he glanced over Vesper, because she'd directly said mental or physical, "in an evil way. So, with this mindset, it really is hard to use a curative potion to manipulate, as Miss Brown has put it. But an elixir to induce euphoria or calming draught can be used for both: to manipulate or to help." Was that a bit clearer now?
"As for the laws, Sophie N, I meant the mortal, legislative laws."
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Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88
"Professor what about Essence of Insanity? It causes the person to behave irrationally when they normally wouldn't," Cris paused to think what laws governed the use of that potion.
"I would assume that the laws of its usage is strictly governed by the Ministry although I'm sure that if someone really wanted to use it, by the time the Ministry found out about it, it would be too late," Cris concluded.
Another great answer. Cosgrach nodded at the boy.
"Great answer, and I have to agree with you," he said, "but if they find the guilty? That'd still be great."
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Originally Posted by Chiara
Lucy said:" I have heard about a Dreamless Sleep Potion...A potion that places someone in a sleep that is dreamless..I don't know if it is controlled by the laws of the Ministry..
This potion could be considered among those that are used to manipulate people?"
"I don't think it's controlled by ministry, no," he said, "and what I was looking for was emotional manipulation. But thank you for your answer, good try." He smiled at her.
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Originally Posted by Deezerz
Raising her hand, she said, "I believe the Animalis Fidelis Charm is a spell that can be used to manipulate. Last term Professor Fuller used it on Professor Thompson and it worked." Maybe a little too much according to a certain paper floating around. "The charm builds a bond between the caster and the castee. It influences the latter to do whatever the former wants." Which led to a form of manipulation, yeah? "Professor Fuller said it was legal because it isn't harmful," she added. The bond went both ways, apparently.
...oh, he knewknewknew he shouldn't be smirking - he knew! - but by the middle of the explanation, he'd already snorted once to keep his laugher in control. Of course - of course! - Pierson would do nothing to harm Javy. How silly they'd both been, unable to see LOOOOVE right in front of their eyes - Cosgrach took a deep breath. Okay. Humiliating mates in front of students was a terrible thing to do, so...
"That's also a great example." Yeah. From young lov -
K next student pls.
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Originally Posted by AlwaysSnapesGirl
So she tried to think of something else...and sorta came up with something though she wasn't sure it counted. But she raised her hand anyway. "What about the Polyjuice Potion? It doesn't technically affect emotion, but depending on who you change into, you could manipulate people who are close to them and get them to do what you want, depending on how they feel about the person you're pretending to be." And there probably were laws about it, only she couldn't remember them at the moment. Seemed like the sort of thing that ought to be regulated or illegal or something though, even if it was already supposed to be difficult to make.
"Different thinking, Penelope," he said and smiled at her, "and I believe no one ever tries to brew a polyjuice potion just for the fun of it, so it can also be considered manipulative." Nod nod.
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Originally Posted by Luna_Midnight
But might as well try, "Well Professor, I don't know a lot of potions and spells but is there a spell that takes a lot of emotion like huge emotion or a powerful memory to activate the spell that can manipulate people... Sorry that I don't know if there is such a spell..." She hoped this professor would not be like Professor Bellaire...
..."I'm sorry, I don't know which one you mean." He even looked sad, see? He meant it. He was sad he didn't know what she wanted to say. Shame.
No more answers? Okay. Time to move on, then.
"Thank you for the great answers, everyone," he said as he started walking around the class slowly, "as some of you were confused, I must say: I use the word 'manipulation' with a negative meaning and I wanted to hear the potions or spells that aim to change the subject physically or mentally so that it benefits someone else.
"So, some of these potions and spells are regulated by rules, and some aren't. Today, we will focus on a potion whose usage was prohibited ages ago, and it is still forbidden to use it for formal courts and interrogations." He deliberately stopped by Sophie Newell's desk and fished out a vial of potion for her. He didn't explain anything, though - this was almost a sort of test to see how ambitious she was: would she keep listening, or would she be too distracted? Well, the professor wasn't distracted at all, and his explanation continued at a medium pace in case people were taking notes: "Its name is 'Cabeza de Turco' - meaning, a scapegoat in English. The exact date of creation is unknown, but it was created some time between 1542 - the creation of Spanish Inquisition and 1689 - the Signing of International Statute of Secrecy. For those who don't know the Spanish Inquisition: It was one of the most cruel court the world has ever seen - created by the Roman Catholic Church to punish people whose religious beliefs were considered wrong. Guilty or not guilty, the people denied their supposed sins, because..." His shuddered. The punishments WERE harsh. "As you can guess, there were also fanatic wizard priests in the court, and they came up with this potion: Take a cup of this, and you will spill the beans! It made you confess the sins you have, they said, but that wasn't the truth: It made people feel guilty. Lots. And it was extra powerful on muggles," he didn't even feel the need to explain why, "so people started confessing things they didn't do. They even -" He made a face, and skipped that part. It was nasty. Anyways. "Well, then the Statue came into effect, and it was forbidden to use on muggles. So, it was taken to las Americas." Because who would listen to the law? "These part of its history isn't very clear, but it is thought that it was used on muggle locals there for their enslavement. The rest, you know."Hundreds of thousands, dead or assimilated. Well. "But it was used for wizards. Until they've finally understood the mechanism. Now, as I've already said before, it's forbidden to use in courts."
That was some information, wasn't it? Cosgrach'd reached the front of the classroom, and took a breath.
"As West has already pointed out, some emotions are universal whereas some people just lack the others. Guilt is so, as well. Some people feel guilty a lot, some just don't care. As this is a manipulative potion, it won't affect everyone the same. Some will think that helping the elderly is a terrible thing to do, whereas the others will hardly be convinced making someone cry is bad." He looked at them. "It depends on how strong your will is, and whether you have a conscience to begin with. If you don't, it will be harder to manipulate you." He smiled then - he was curious to see who was strong and who was weak.
"And now, we begin. Please grate half a unicorn horn."
He tapped his wand on the board in the meantime, and the ingredients appeared:
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• Pure water
• 10 hippogriff feathers
• Half a unicorn horn (grated before starting)
• Glumbumble parts
• Half a Fwooper voice chords
• One drop of doxy venom
• Frog leg
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