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the fastest seeker · 09-23-2014, 09:03 PM

Nine o'clock in the morning the door to the fourth greenhouse is wide open. You enter to find that most of the plants are rearranged to make room for the newly placed medium-sized tables. On the tables you will find empty pots and name tags. There is room for up to four people to stand behind each table, all the tables face bigger table; the Professor's, where he's currently standing next to it with his arms crossed over his chest.

All you have to do is choose a table, stand behind it and you will find a small sign telling you to write your name on one of the name tags and stick it on your robes.

OOC: Make sure you read the rules ^.^

Class has officially started. Do not post you character arriving late, act as if they've been here all the time

Class Progression:
Greetings
First Question
Second Question
Third Question
Mini Activity #1
Final Activity
*inserts drama here*
Class is over!

Schroyers · 09-24-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kayquilz

Eden was kind of excited for this class...also kind of nervous. Wasn't this a new professor? NO one could give her feedback on him yet--so she had no idea what to expect, and this made her NERVOUS. Ugh. She spotted Layla as SOON as she got there and went to sit at her table.

"Hope you don't mind," she said, smiling a little. She needed to get to know Layla better before the holidays because she wanted to get Layla a cool present. Include her in her little list of friends and stuff. "How's your day going?" she asked, a little nervously, flushed. Would Layla be in a good mood today? Hmm?

She then spotted a CONNOR and she waved at her friend. "PSSST--come sit at OUR table--" she asked, making a little pouty face at him. Eden just thought Connor was so SMART and stuff. PLEASE, ConCon? She smirked as she looked up at the professor. He was cute. Actually he was more than cute.

He was like..fierce.

UGH. Eden felt a blush hit her cheeks and she quickly wanted to duck under the table, but she didn't. She just waved and smiled--ahem, nervously--his way. "Good day, Professor--" she didn't know his name quite yet. She hardly remembered any of their names yet, except for Professor Morgan.

Everyone was writing their names on paper--? OH. Right. Eden should learn to read stuff sometimes. She quickly scribbled her name on one of the tags and wondered how she had been given such awful handwriting. Like, WHY her? Why couldn't she have pretty, bubbly handwriting like all other normal females? SO not fair.

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Originally Posted by the fastest seeker

Gryffindor alert. Andrew's focus was completely on the boy who just entered. He watched him carefully making sure he did NOTHING ... damaging that he almost didn't hear him say good morning, "Good morning, to you, too." He said with his eyes fixed on the glove. Why was he wearing them already? Sigh.

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Originally Posted by kayquilz

SPOILER!!: Professor Walton

Eden was not the brightest crayon in the box--but she WAS in the box, and she didn't miss the look the professor had given her. OH DEAR. She was waiting for Connor to come sit with her and Layla--and she quickly swallowed, tried to dispel the blush painting her cheeks, and just...AHEM.

"How's your day, professor?"

Yep. Eden had done it. She didn't know WHAT had made her do it, but she had started conversation with a professor. And not just any one--a new, scary one. ~~And handsome ugh.~~ "It's a lovely day outside--" since they were kind of outside, right? And why was she--why was she doing this again? She shot a TERRIFIED look at Layla and Connor--Merlin.

And that blush wouldn't go away...

Connor noted how this professor looked at him, he might not always make the best choices but he wasn't stupid and was always attentive. So yay, a professor seemed to dislike him. Great..he already wasn't very good at herbology..Merlin. Did he do something wrong? Were the gloves in his hands not supposed to be there? He thought it was in the rules to bring your own.. It never popped into the Gryffindor's mind that maybe it was because he was a Gryffindor, he had yet to experience any house-ism.

He heard Eden who of course wanted him to sit with her, which he never minded, she was good company, Layla was there and some firstie too.. Sure he wasn't a fan of firsties but he always did his best to be nice to everyone. "Sure, why not." He moved over to their table. "Hi, Layla... Eden who is your other friend?" He asked and made sure to smile and seem nice, he just didn't spend a lot of time with younger students is all.

And for some reason Eden was blushing like someone had hit her cheek and the redness wouldn't go away.. she continued talking to the rather mean looking Professor... it only took Connor moments before he leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Do you like him or something? You're being weird."

the fastest seeker · 09-24-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi

He saw the new Professor standing at the entrance, probably waiting for the last few students to enter. He COMPLETELY IGNORED the man as he walked passed him and found a table to stand behind. Mweh, he wanted to sit. He then wrote his name on the tag and pinned it on his red and black robe.

Gryffindor. The many lions he needed to keep an eye on. Too many of them and too few eyes!

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"H-hi...professor." Cool, Wayne, where's the cool?! She straightened her robes and raised her chin. The guy was tall. "I'm Beverly Wayne, welcome to Hogwarts." Look at the badge, too. She wasn't used to adding the Prefect tittle to her name just yet.

"Hello, Miss," He responded to the prefect's greeting. One of the few who actually bothered to welcome him. "Thank you," He nodded at her.

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Not seeing Ceorlic, Hugh, or Jeremiah...he found an empty table and STARED BESEECHINGLY around at anyone looking to sit. Did they SEE this face? Gabriel Banner wasn't having it today...

A silent Ravenclaw. Somehow the eagles seemed to barely notice him. But he didn't really mind. Plus the Ravenclaw were more trusted than the Gryffindors, so Andrew's slid back to the entrance.

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Ceorlic peaked his head into the classroom knowing full well who he'd find standing beside what was the largest tabled in the room. A Scowl crossed his face as he entered the class and passed by the Man "Guid mornin, Professor...Tree Eejit" Ceorlic muttered the last part under his breathe as he moved to a Table with Gabe at it.

Well, well, well. Look who we have here. Walton's face turned very serious at the sight of the foreign tree-climber. This was one to be watched all the time in case he decided to hop up on a plant or a pot or a table! "You, too," He replied. Whatever the boy mattered next was unheard by the Herbologist.

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Originally Posted by kayquilz

"How's your day, professor?"

Yep. Eden had done it. She didn't know WHAT had made her do it, but she had started conversation with a professor. And not just any one--a new, scary one. ~~And handsome ugh.~~ "It's a lovely day outside--" since they were kind of outside, right? And why was she--why was she doing this again? She shot a TERRIFIED look at Layla and Connor--Merlin.

Why was the girl starting a conversation with him? Andrew was confused and didn't really know if he had to answer. But because she was smiling and all. "It just started," The day that is. He didn't yet form a feeling, did she decide that her day was fine already? Rash decisions. Anything could happen. She was talking even more. "It's fine," He agreed with her and moved further AWAY before she said something else.

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Archie wasn't late! He'd just gotten lost on the way downstairs. And he had absolutely no idea how, since he'd visited the greenhouses yesterday to make sure he knew where he was going. He blamed the stairs. Slightly out of breath from running to catch up, the small first year rested his hands on his thighs, and tried to work out the classroom etiquette for herbology.

Another tiny Ravenclaw. Andrew watched the kid until he made sure he was settled behind one of the tables

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Originally Posted by SlytherinSistah

He took a place near Beverly and Ruby and suppressed the desire (with the help of his potion) to write the name Hugh Jassle on his name tag. Instead he wrote the actual, Cutty Mordaunt (no relation to Ethan?) before affixing it to robes.

A Slytherin entered next. He wasn't watched, though. Andrew trusted Slytherins but he didn't know if he had to change that now. Guess he'd find out.

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Originally Posted by Hey Ju

"Hello, professor." Agatha gave him a polite nod and smile. "Welcome to Hogwarts." ...Truth be told, she was only being THAT polite because he was VERY good looking.

"Hello and thank you, Miss," He told the Slytherin. She was one of the few to welcome him. Most were snakes, too. Juuust taking notes.

Glancing at the time, Andrew figured that that was enough waiting. Time to start. He walked back to his table and stood behind it. Pausing for a moment, he watched the kids, took a breath then he cleared his throat rather loudly. Quiet down, people. "Good day, everyone" Or was it going to be one? "For those who don't know, I'm Professor Andrew Walton, your new Herbology Professor," Was anyone going to start crying because Bentley left? ~~eyes on you mister Zander Adair~~. His eyes scanned the faces and he wondered if he had to say more. Eh, probably not.

"Like you all know, in Herbology we will be studying plants. All sort of plants; both magical and mundane," If anyone didn't know that, then that was a huge probelm. "But before I begin with the plant we're going to work on for today. I'd like to ask a few questions, just to pave the way ahead." And see what's he dealing with. How basic did he have to go for some of them. "I want each one of you to tell me anything they know about plants. Anything at all. Whether it's a fact, a characteristic, a color, a shape, a myth, a SHORT story, anything you know." Did they hear the word SHORT? He didn't have all day.

ooc: This lesson has officially started! =) Do not post your charrie arriving late just pretend you've been here all along. And as for the question, it's very general, there isn't one correct answer. All you need is be creative. Next post will be in like 20-ish hours.

TakemetotheBurrow · 09-24-2014, 04:14 PM

No Kyroh today? Maddie was beginning to think he didn't WANT to sit with her. There had to be a reason for this and the brunette decided she'd investigate further after the lesson. She didn't like not knowing things and not knowing things involving f-words was the worst kind of not knowing. Or at least that's what she was beginning to find out. Sophie received a smile in return for the one she'd given the second year and the wave to Jasmine was returned as well. Both were strong and confident Ravenclaws, one with a badge, and Maddie approved of them. She was clearly in good company in her house. CLEARLY.

This Walton guy? The Claw was sizing him up from the moment he'd started to talk and what she could tell SO far was that he seemed like a no-nonsense type of professor. Mental notes were made and the brunette MIGHT have glanced at Toby to see HIS expression just to get a feel for whether he approved of the man or not. Then it was time to talk. What DID Maddie feel like sharing today? Hm. Hand was raised eventually and the brunette waited her turn to speak.

"Some plants have dainty appearances but are actually quite deadly. They're unassuming and it's important to know what you're dealing with. They're like people in that way." The brunette lowered her arm when she'd finished and clasped her hands in front of her, a small smile playing on her lips. She was done now, 'kay? Carry on.

Hey Ju · 09-24-2014, 04:16 PM

Oh wow, this professor was handsome AND had a nice name. Andrew Walton. Andrew Walton. Nice.

Did he dance?

Ahem, anyway. Agatha pushed back the thoughts of handsome professor Walton being a pro dancer to the back of her mind and paid attention to what he was saying. She watched him closely and made sure to nod and smile everytime he looked in her direction. She was listening, mhm.

Morgana, imagine that man doing the waltz.

First question already. Awesome. Agatha was a very good student so she knew the answer. Nevermind it was a general question, she knew the answer nonetheless. So her hand was up in the air, just like her nose. "Plants can be harmless or quite the opposite, but that doesn't mean you can't deal with them." There, short and sweet. And full of knowledge and reference to Herbology. He would like her answer, right? RIGHT? It was brilliant. She was brilliant. The professor seemed brilliant as well. At least he looked brilliant.

Maybe he'd be interested in joining their future dance club?

Weasley174 · 09-24-2014, 04:20 PM

Angel smiled as she raised her hand. "Professor. I know that some people go exploring all over the world to try and discover new plants." Angel was a bit upset and could feel the tears starting to form in her eyes.. eh why did he have to start with such an emotional question. Professor Bentley and herself had agreed that when she had left school they would go exploring together. either since she could walk that is something Angel had wanted to do.

"It's something I want to do when I'm older. in fact Professor...." Angel stopped to wiped the tears away. "I mean the last professor said that she would help me." Angel really missed Professor Bentley. "I've always loved plants and it's something I've always wanted to do." Angel said truthfully. "I'd love to see what sort of plants were high in a mountain and what sort of plants were in the Amazon rainforest." Angel has only just learned about magical plants and well she wanted to study them more as well but she'd love to go on an exploration to study the different behaviours of the plants. "Basically what I'm saying is all plants are different and to better understand them you need to study them more." Angel wondered if she had lost the Professor with her answer so she decided to give him just a short version. She had no idea if he was like Professor Bentley or not so she would have to be careful in how she phrased her answers until she knew.

kayquilz · 09-24-2014, 04:20 PM

SPOILER!!: Awww Arch!

Eden's eyes widened at Archie--SQUEEE. She just ADORED the little guy and HAD to give him a little hug as he sat next to her. "Not at all, Archie!" she said, with a huuuuge smile a wink. "Hey--I won't be any good either--and I'm like--a million years old--" she smirked and patted his back. She would so be looking out for him in here.

NO ONE HURT ARCHIE.

Nope.

Eden had her EYES on all the meanies--Ahem, Alexa.

SPOILER!!: Connnnor

OY. Connor was here WHOOH. She smiled and was so happy to have friends in this class! She nudged him playfully and just...looked between the two. "Okay..Connor, this is Archie--he's in my house. He's cool." she said, you know, because Connor and Eden were TOTALLY the coolest older kids ever. She also turned to Layla, too, and eyed the blonde. "This is Archie, Layla." And Archie heard the girl's name, right? RIGHT.

Okay. Done with intro's. Was Professor Walton looking her way? Should she hide? HEr cheeks were still flushed--

CONNOR. She growled in his direction and kicked him under the table--SHOVE IT, GRYFFINDOR.

SPOILER!!: Gosh, Walton.

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Originally Posted by the fastest seeker

Gryffindor. The many lions he needed to keep an eye on. Too many of them and too few eyes!

"Hello, Miss," He responded to the prefect's greeting. One of the few who actually bothered to welcome him. "Thank you," He nodded at her.

A silent Ravenclaw. Somehow the eagles seemed to barely notice him. But he didn't really mind. Plus the Ravenclaw were more trusted than the Gryffindors, so Andrew's slid back to the entrance.

Well, well, well. Look who we have here. Walton's face turned very serious at the sight of the foreign tree-climber. This was one to be watched all the time in case he decided to hop up on a plant or a pot or a table! "You, too," He replied. Whatever the boy mattered next was unheard by the Herbologist.

Why was the girl starting a conversation with him? Andrew was confused and didn't really know if he had to answer. But because she was smiling and all. "It just started," The day that is. He didn't yet form a feeling, did she decide that her day was fine already? Rash decisions. Anything could happen. She was talking even more. "It's fine," He agreed with her and moved further AWAY before she said something else.

Another tiny Ravenclaw. Andrew watched the kid until he made sure he was settled behind one of the tables

A Slytherin entered next. He wasn't watched, though. Andrew trusted Slytherins but he didn't know if he had to change that now. Guess he'd find out.

"Hello and thank you, Miss," He told the Slytherin. She was one of the few to welcome him. Most were snakes, too. Juuust taking notes.

Glancing at the time, Andrew figured that that was enough waiting. Time to start. He walked back to his table and stood behind it. Pausing for a moment, he watched the kids, took a breath then he cleared his throat rather loudly. Quiet down, people. "Good day, everyone" Or was it going to be one? "For those who don't know, I'm Professor Andrew Walton, your new Herbology Professor," Was anyone going to start crying because Bentley left? ~~eyes on you mister Zander Adair~~. His eyes scanned the faces and he wondered if he had to say more. Eh, probably not.

"Like you all know, in Herbology we will be studying plants. All sort of plants; both magical and mundane," If anyone didn't know that, then that was a huge probelm. "But before I begin with the plant we're going to work on for today. I'd like to ask a few questions, just to pave the way ahead." And see what's he dealing with. How basic did he have to go for some of them. "I want each one of you to tell me anything they know about plants. Anything at all. Whether it's a fact, a characteristic, a color, a shape, a myth, a SHORT story, anything you know." Did they hear the word SHORT? He didn't have all day.

ooc: This lesson has officially started! =) Do not post your charrie arriving late just pretend you've been here all along. And as for the question, it's very general, there isn't one correct answer. All you need is be creative. Next post will be in like 20-ish hours.

So he was talking back--THIS WAS GOOD AH. Eden just smiled lazily and rested her chin on her hand and stared....a bit before answering..."Well I'm sure it will be a good day, professor--" Yeah. She blinked a lot before realizing she had been in a TRANCE.

Nooooo Eden couldn't afford another crush--but this class. OH she would trying SO hard in this class. What did she know about plants? WELL she raised her hand quickly, still blushing like mad, and tried her best to answer in a SMART way.

"Plants are mostly green--they use the sun--you know, as food--do that photosynthesis thing--and they help make oxygen." RIght? Eden's plant knowledge was limited, Also, she wasn't even sure if ALL plants were like this. Were magical plants like this? "And flowers are pretty." That surely counted, right? "And smell nice." Why was she still talking?

Edward Penguin · 09-24-2014, 04:21 PM

Ian was absentmindedly watching people enter the greenhouse. Some seemed more animated than others, as this was normal. Most people were either morning people or not morning people. He guessed the more animated ones were morning people. Or had more energy or desire or whatever it was that made them seem like they were excited to be in class.

He listened to the introduction and then the request. He thought a moment, raised his hand and answered, There are no plants in the sea below a depth of 1000 mtrs. Interesting fact to him. No way to determine if it would be interesting to anyone else.

FearlessLeader19 · 09-24-2014, 04:29 PM

Andrew Walton. Yes, that was the man's name. Obviously. He just said that. Pay no attention to grumpy Adi, folks. Waking up late and having to hurry to classes without breakfast did not go well with him. In any case, it was no one's fault but his own.

Anything about plants? Sure, Professor. Adi was just about to raise his hand but he stopped short when he noticed Angel was...crying? What's wrong with his little sister? He immediately forgot his bad mood as he leaned towards her and whispered, "Are you okay?'' Well, she wasn't but he couldn't speak more. Not when class was on.

Anyway, onto the question. The boy thrust his hand in the air. "They produce oxygen that is needed to sustain humans and animals.'' Eyes back to Angel. He was concerned. Yes.

Govoni · 09-24-2014, 04:34 PM

SPOILER!!: This!

After fixing the name tag to the front of his robes, Gabe set about pulling parchment, ink, and his special quill...for color-coding purposes. Notes. Notes were something he could do without trouble...and because the teacher was a guy, maybe he could answer a few things.....aloud.

Gabriel didn't enjoy being a social recluse, okay? The struggle was real. He didn't like being looked at like weird-o.

SPOILER!!: Herbology notebook!

After setting up his notes, Gabe ventured a look around the space before slowly raising his hand. GASP! "They are....uh, erm.....used for...medicine and the healing...uh, arts. And potions."

FLUSHED FACE GO.

Okay...So, maybe no more answering aloud for him...

*Kolyander* · 09-24-2014, 04:46 PM

Standing there for several minutes she watched as others entered the room taking their place behind a table. Once the room was full she switched her full attention to the Professor just as he had started talking. So his name was Andrew Walton and he was new. She would have to remember that just in case it ever came up. Hady slowly raised her hand into the air when a question was asked. "Some plants can be used for cooking, healing or in potions." She stated softly, lowering her arm once her answer was given. Bending down slightly she pulled out some parchment and a quill from the bag at her feet and began to jot down a few notes about plants while she waited for the Professor to continue on with the lesson.

Schroyers · 09-24-2014, 04:46 PM

SPOILER!!: professor grumpy gills!

SPOILER!!: Eden the dummy

Between the kick from Eden and the lesson starting Connor was a bit grumbly now. He didn't get a chance to say Hello to Layla properly or the first year, Archie but whatever. Normally he was a big fan of classes and learning and he would hate for anyone to think differently of him because it wouldn't be true, but people would always think whatever they wanted to.

Then there was that question, it was a bit of a stupid question wasn't it? He wasn't sure why he disliked it so much, maybe because it seemed condescending, maybe because the Professor already seemed to dislike him so why not return the feeling? Or maybe it was just the fact that he had already been on edge a lot lately. But this question rubbed him the wrong way. And he was about to do something dumb as usual. "Professor, this question seems a bit silly, doesn't it? It's far too open ended and there's not really a way to answer it without feeling stupid, unless that's your goal. It's like asking people to tell you anything they know about water." He raised an eyebrow and then as an afterthought he wondered where that came from? Like what? Why was he just openly RUDE to a PROFESSOR!? He was sure this particular professor wouldn't overlook it.

MudInMyBlood · 09-24-2014, 05:06 PM

Was Angel really crying over the the question about plants? Or was it over Bentley? Either way AJ thought she was being a major drama queen and she was having a hard time trying to keep her eyes from rolling. There went Adi to her aid. Didn't Angel have Benny to comfort her? Besides she was being a big fat baby, and wouldn't be getting any sympathy from her.

Annoyed, AJ moved herself to the other side of Benny. Without looking at either of them, she raised her hand to answer the question. "Plants can't survive on chocolate frogs." She learned that the hard way when she had to take care of a bonsai last term. That was all that she was contributing to that. The lion stared straight ahead.

Felixir · 09-24-2014, 06:35 PM

Maddie the Ravenclaw had come to stand by him, and Toby gave her a nice big friendly smile and a nod in greeting. He seemed to have a lot of these Ravenclaw friends these days, which was brilliant, right? House unity and everything. Awesome.

Toby was quiet as he went between eyeing the plants around him and watching other students enter Greenhouse Four, giving little smiles to his friends and acquaintances and those he'd met or spoken to once or twice. Herbology put him right back in a good mood, apparently.

When Professor Walton began the lesson and started talking, Toby made sure to pay attention and all that jazz. And he was happy about that first question; something nice and open where you couldn't really go wrong, which was perfect for the nervous first years, or those who weren't that confident in the subject.

Except not everyone felt that way, and Toby found himself kinda sorta side-eyeing that Gryffindor boy who'd just spoke up and was kind of...... rude. He immediately felt very protective, not of the professor, but of the question he'd asked. Though... he kind of did need to fight the urge to jump to the professor's defence. Walton could absolutely handle it.

Instead, Toby looked back to Professor Walton and raised his hand.

"We help them stay alive just by breathing, by creating carbon dioxide out of oxygen. And they do the same for us, but in reverse, when they photosynthesise."

Helping each other and defending and living. Typical Toby answer.

Kaos.Doodles · 09-24-2014, 07:31 PM

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"Hi.... Kyroh," Zeke greeted politely as he spied the Ravenclaw's name. Seeeee, he could play nice, for now. "Is that like the Capital of Egypt?" he asked, wondering out loud. Sounded like it.

Zeke took to filling out his own name-tag bit too, and just as Kyroh had done, he only supplied his first name.

Kyroh was still staring at the new Professor. Trying to decide if he liked him or not. If he had to be REALLY good in his class or not. The man had said hi......

A voice brought him out of his thoughts and Kyroh turned his head to see that Gryffindor boy who had started the WAR in Astronomy. "Hullo!!" He grinned. Zeke? Alright, at least the war starter had a name now. "Noooo. That's Cairo." The second year responded as if it were OBVIOUS. Though the pronunciation EXACTLY the same as the name that had left the other boy's mouth earlier. "It's a different spelling." So yeah, his name wasn't a capital or anything. It was cooler, right?

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Then there was that question, it was a bit of a stupid question wasn't it? He wasn't sure why he disliked it so much, maybe because it seemed condescending, maybe because the Professor already seemed to dislike him so why not return the feeling? Or maybe it was just the fact that he had already been on edge a lot lately. But this question rubbed him the wrong way. And he was about to do something dumb as usual. "Professor, this question seems a bit silly, doesn't it? It's far too open ended and there's not really a way to answer it without feeling stupid, unless that's your goal. It's like asking people to tell you anything they know about water." He raised an eyebrow and then as an afterthought he wondered where that came from? Like what? Why was he just openly RUDE to a PROFESSOR!? He was sure this particular professor wouldn't overlook it.

But they couldn't discuss it more, because CLASS had started.What did he know about plants? The Ravenclaw raised his hand, but then another boy started calling the professor's question silly???

"I know about plants AND water!!" Kyroh said loudly hand still raised. "If you're dying in the desert and come across a cactus it can give you water and help you not die as fast." You'd still die maybe. Just not as fast. BAM. Two things he knew about.

Expecto-Penguin · 09-24-2014, 07:41 PM

Kace thought the professor seemed cool so far. He wondered what happened to Bentley but onto the task at hand. He smiled when he returned the greeting and now onto the lesson. He heard the first question and heard some student's answers. He chuckled at the person who mentioned plants can't live off of chocolate frogs. That is true. Now what did he know about plants? Kace raised his hand and said, "Well professor I know some plants need a specific climate to live in like cactuses can't live in the tundra." Maybe it could but it wouldn't survive long.

WhittyBitty · 09-24-2014, 07:45 PM

Class was starting, and Lux still had no idea how she felt about this Professor. He seemed nice enough, but it would be hard to tell until the lesson was over. At least her and Bay hadn't gotten into trouble which was always a plus.

What did she know about plants? That was a very broad question, and raising her hand she said the first thing that came to her mind. "There are flesh-eating plants. And plants that eat the flesh-eating plants." She learned that from Professor Bentley last term.

2111jen · 09-24-2014, 07:48 PM

What Jonas knew about plants. Lots of things actually. But one fact per student roght? Was this a fact or an opinion? He didn't know but Jonas would take a stab in the dark.
"Some plants look more like magical creatures." He said. "Like the mandrake root." He said adding an example.

*Holmesian Feline* · 09-24-2014, 07:48 PM

First AJ joined the group and then Adi. The four musketeers were back in class together. This was a positive aspect of their new relationships as well. "Hey guys," he greeted. However the latter didn't seem all to happy and he gave his bestie a questioning look. Benny stayed quiet however since he was interrupted by a certain man trying to get their attention. Guess class was about to begin.

As the professor started class there was one thing that was certain. He was no Seren Bentley. Professor Andrew Walton seemed far too strict or serious for that. That was going to take some getting used to. It was probably a good thing the man hadn't taken over Bentley's role as Gryffindor head of house as well so he could limit his interactions with the man if need be.

Ben too noticed Angel getting upset as she answered the professor's question and he echoed Adi's concern. Worried about garnishing attention however, all he did was tentatively reach over to press his hand on top of hers nearest him. Though now he had to answer himself and the fourth year briefly thought it over before raising his hand and speaking. "Plants are always something to be aware of in our surroundings, either for your safety with certain flesh-eating plants or for their safety if we encroach on their habitat haphazardly."

hermionesclone · 09-24-2014, 07:49 PM

Straight to the point, then. Good. None of that wishy-washy nonsense about what brought him here, why he loved Herbology and that magical moment in which he decided to work with hormonal teenagers. None. Grayson did not want someone who'd beat around the bush. It was why he stuck to the people he DID stick to. Straight to the poi--

Oh HEY! 'Sup Adi, nods for you.

Something they knew about plants? Well, LOTS. It was like asking what they knew about humans. But as the others ticked off what they knew about plants, Grayson found that his own knowledge was dwindling. He knew lots, sure, but something DIFFERENT to what the others had said? That was going to take some thought.

"WELL," he started, raising his hand in the air, "People have used flesh eating trees to protect their properties from thieves and the like. They very hard to take care of, I bet, but if grown properly and if you CAN take care of them in the right way, you'll find yourself and your property well guarded against some other people." Granted they didn't know how to defeat the trees, of course.

Oh look! Some overly brave Gryffindor was backchatting to the Professor. This was going to be GOOD.

AmbiguouslyMe · 09-24-2014, 08:18 PM

Thornton had no idea what to expect from this class, given that his assumptions about how much wandwork would be required had been shattered in Astronomy. Could he just plant things or was he going to have to use his wand?

The professor's question intrigued him, though, and he was curious to see what others said. He waited for several students to go first, as he considered what he would share.

Finally, he raised his hand. "Mother says that plants are to be respected for what they do for us or can do to us, whether it's that they are pretty to look at, have healing properties, or could harm you if mishandled." He put his hand down, but then had another thought. "Some plants need people to care for them. And others just need us to stay out of their way."

Casey O · 09-24-2014, 09:06 PM

New teacher was new and asked some very open ended questions. Marigold kept her right hand scrawling away notes that other people were saying. She and Ruby and Beverly were all at one table, which made her happy, but she also felt that she needed to stay focused and not giggle at all the things Ruby would mutter throughout the class. "Plants need carbon dioxide, water, nutrients, and sunlight to live. They make their own food." Basic stuff, yeah? She could do that. But would that really be on her OWL? She thought not.

oh its Erik ok · 09-24-2014, 09:48 PM

Walton. His name was Walton. Well okay then. Dante thought about the question because see at least he did know this class was about both normal plants and magical ones....So there.

He knew something.

"Some plants can eat you and you can eat some plants. Yin and Yang"

Kind of like that fire and ice thing in DADA.

SilverTiger · 09-24-2014, 10:04 PM

Huh, she’d gotten both a good morning and a nod from the professor. As far as Brooklyn was concerned, that meant she’d accomplished her goal. Even if he was looking awfully uncomfortable with all the students, she decided he liked her. And Hady liked her, so that meant two people on her side in this class. Maybe three if the other girl at their table responded to her. At the very least, she approved of her hair. That was important, but she’d need to know more before she could really decide what the girl was like. That meant reactions, but it also meant making sure that they did good for Slytherin. Points were good. She wanted to see lots more emeralds in the entrance hall hourglasses. Preferably hers.

She had looked up as the class started, anyway. Okay, new teacher. That wasn’t a big deal to her. All of the teachers were new to her, even if some of them she’d heard her sister talk about. She hadn’t met them, so they were new. Also, that meant they could be convinced of her royalty. Her hand had shot up when the question had been asked, along with Hady’s and lots of others. Actually, it hadn’t really been a question. She was going to answer anyway. “Professor, not all plants have to be green.” She liked the green ones best, of course, but she’d seen lots of others too. Others that weren’t green but weren’t dead either.

Daydreamer11 · 09-24-2014, 10:22 PM

Finally it was time for class to begin. The Professor introduced himself and threw out the first question. Well it wasn't really a question. Tell one thing you know about plants? Okay. With a million and one possibilities, Jasmine went for the obvious.

She raised her hand and when it was her turn to speak, she added her two cents to the conversation. "Plants rely on a number of environmental factors to grow and thrive. Appropriate temperature, adequate water and sunlight, compatible soil all combine to make plants healthy. If any one of these things is lacking, the plant's health and growth will be affected."

Sararara · 09-24-2014, 11:13 PM

Andrew Walton. Norah didn't want to be mean, but she couldn't help but notice how booooring of a name that was. Hopefully he wouldn't be as boring as a teacher, 'cause Herbology was the bestest. Duh.

The second year's hand shot into the air. Open ended question or not, she had an answer. "Plants are superduper cool because they use photosynthesis to turn sunlight into food." NOT photography. She had already made that mistake last year. Professor Bentley hadn't laughed at her then, but maybe this guy would. ANYWAYS, Norah took a breath and continued her answer. "I think they make sugar, which is lucky for them because I'd live on sugar if I could. But sometimes they need even more nutrients so they eat meat, or other plants." Ha. Take that for an answer. Flesh eating plants for the WIN ~~because she totally wasn't still scared of them~~

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