Toby was STILL AS BOUNCY AS EVER. Yep, just as bouncy as energetic as LAST lesson, which was totally saying something. He BOUNCED ON INTO the Greenhouses and was ABOUT to greet the professor with a cheery 'HELLOOOOOOOOOOO', except... no professor? Not YET anyway. Hm. WELL OKAY THEN.

Maybe being so energetic meant he'd been a little TOO eager to come down here and ended up super early. 'Cause nobody ELSE was here either. WELP. Toby just cheerfully SKIPPED ALONG to the big table and got situated at his usual place and BOUNCED on the spot to pass the time.

Bouncebouncebounce.

The fifth year Gryffindor didn't know what to think about going to Herbology. She really loved the class but she just didn't know how she felt about attending today but she would go to class because she wasn't the kind of person to just skip classes. The blonde had a big smile on her face and started skipping down the corridor. She was in a very good mood and that would mean that she would be able to do good in class today.

Emmylou skipped into the greenhouse for Herbology class. She had her textbook, gloves and her wand with her. Just what they needed to begin class. The fifth year beamed as she made her way into the greenhouse for class. Professor Millard wasn't there, she looked around more and saw only one student there. She looked at him and knew he was a Hufflepuff. It's not like it was the first time that she had seen the guy before.

Emmylou gave him a wave and looked around for a place to sit. She was going to be saving Kace and Cinnamon a seat. That was weird calling her Cinnamon. Even if it wasn't out loud. Cinnamon? Ciiiiiinnamoooon? She shook her head and look around to see if anyone else walked in behind her.

Norah skipped all the way down to the greenhouses, 'cause she'd spent an entire year of teenager-hood trying to get out of the habit but she was a big fat failure, so skipping it was. Who knew failing could be so FUN? Heheheh. She beamed around the greenhouse in search of Professor Millard but the little guy was nowhere to be found, so she was left to grin at Emmy and Toby instead. Hiiii peoples. The fourteen year old acknowledged the older Hufflepuff's bounciness with a little bounce and thumbs up of her own, 'cause didja see that? A real live super cool old person bounced too! So there, she could too. It wasn't even against the teenager rule book. Plus Herbology was worth all the bounces ever 'cause PLANTS, YEAH.

She considered going to stand bounce next to Toby, but when she was half way there she realized then Sophie Brown and the Zander dude wouldn't be able to stand next to them and that was against all the rules ever, probably. You couldn't just steal a seat from the smartest Ravenclaw in the history of ever AND a prefect at the same exact time, everybody knew that. Norah came to a halt at the edge of the table smack in the middle of the greenhouse and tapped her fingers on the table as she waited and waited and waited for class to begin. Or more people to get here so she could bounce a bunch more without being noticed. Or BOTH.

Herbology isn’t his best subject, and he felt so draggy that day that it didn’t help his mood. He’s been studying too much for his OWLs that he may or may not have been skipping meals and sleep. Even if that’s the case Ethan still made great effort to attend the class because one, it’s one of his weakest subjects, and second, it’s Professor Millard’s class. He’s a good guy so he’s worth Ethan’s attention…and energy.

Stepping inside the greenhouse, Ethan looked around and gave everyone a tired grin. Hey. Hi. What’s up? The Slytherin got himself a seat, and face-planted on his desk.

Soooooo tiiiiiirrrreed.

Awesome, time for another Herbology lesson. Lux was a little surprised that Professor Millard wasn't around, but no matter. Surely he would arrive soon.

As usual Emmy would be ignored because Lux had nothing to say to her and still didn't want to bother. Smiling, she waved to Norah and Ethan. "Hey, guys!" Were they excited to learn the same way that she was? Taking her seat she wondered what they would be learning about today.

Time for Herbology yet again. He had fun last lesson and couldn't wait to come back. As he made his way to the classroom, he noticed other students made it here. As he scanned the classroom and the students he noticed a little blonde girl and he chuckled to himself. He knew who it was. It was his girlfriend Emmy. He decided to walk around her and surprise her. He crept up and then put his hand over her eyes and whispered, "Guess who.." he grinned.

Did she save his seat? Aww how sweet. He plopped down in the seat next to her just so Cinna won't steal his seat. I mean boyfriend privileges.

Dot bounced into the greenhouse, still tugging her long hair into a tidy plait as she looked for a likely seat. Somewhere in the middle, where the professor wasn't likely to give her anything very dirty to do. Dot knew that Herbology was the dirt clas, and it happened, but it didn't mean she had to go seeking it out.

Her dragonhide gloves were awfully cute. They took forever to clean.

No professor yet, so she slipped behind one of the workstations and studied the very... happy Toby from under her eyelashes. He was strange today, wasn't he? Or not strange, but just moving. All the time. Always moving. "Hi."

Herbology! Zhenya ran down to the Greenhouses, stopping just before she reached the entrance. She didn't want to run into anyone, or anyTHING. She walked in, noticed Professor Millard wasn't there, and found a spot, waving at her friend Lux as she went past.

ADI WAS HERE!

Oh looky! There were others too! And they were all friends! Awesomeeee! Who to sit by today? Adi always had that problem with that decision whenever his besties weren't there as yet. Already registering that there was a certain Professor Groundskeeper missing, Adi headed over to the table, acknowledging everyone with a smile before moving over to Zhenya. "Heya, Zhenya! What's up?" Also, long time no hang out. Hehe.

Alright so he had survived Transfiguration, Arithmancy and Muggle Studies lessons with out his wand. But then they had never required any form of magic, at least in terms of the last two. So Benny hadn't had to deal without his wand for the classes. Herbology was one of those that likely used some spell at one or more points throught the lesson so his empty pocket was a concern. Which meant the note in his school bag was going to be required.

Cue sigh and nervous shuffle to the greenhouses.

Benny made it there but he still wasn't in the best mood about it. He lifted his gaze enough to notice the professor and groundskeeper wasn't there...no one to greet politely yet stiff...but his best friend was. The fifth year Gryffindor quietly head towards the Hufflepuff, wordlessly taking a seat next to him.

Always weird when you walk into a classroom and there aren't any Professors around. Especially since... certain things... Happening and all that, you'd think that they'd be more cautious or something? Not that Zander really minded all too much. He liked it when there weren't Professors around. Didn't have the need to get all tense, y'know?

So he made his way into the classroom, quietly taking note of the others who had already taken a seat. Hm. This was always the hardest part. Of course he could go over to Adi and Benny... But didn't want to third wheel or anything. Then there was that ickle sparkle girl and-- ETHAN?

Yes. That's where Zander would sit. Next to Ethan. Nods for you Mr. Ethan. Hi.

Zhenya, who was off with the butterflies, startled slightly when Adi spoke to her. "Hi Adi! Oh, you know… just the Umbrella Flowers," she said with a laugh. Oh, lame! "How are you?"

Henric entered the greenhouse, wondering where the professor was. He shrugged and went to find a seat nearby. He looked around, trying to recognise anyone from his house that he knew but to no avail. Should he say Hi to them? He was not a person who openly introduce himself. He remained silent, awkwardly tapping his fingers on the table.

Too much studying…not enough sleep…not enough food…the list goes on and on and on…

His face still planted flat on his open book sighed. People were coming in, so most likely he won’t get a quick nap before the lesson starts. As Ethan felt the presence of a human being sit down next to him, he rolled his forehead to the side and peeked at…ZANDER. This made the Slytherin smile, because Zander rarely goes out of his comfort zone.

Ethan let out a loud grunt and rested a heavy hand on Zander’s shoulder. “Askdjd.” He said in a low, sleepy tone. How come Zander doesn’t look tired and stressed from revisions? What’s his secret??!




Ethan turned his head the other way around and saw a Hufflepuff kid. He’s not too sure about the kid being new, but it wouldn’t hurt to say hi and stuff, right? Right. He too placed a heavy hand on the boy’s shoulder and lifted himself up from face-planting on his Herbology book. “Yo.” He greeted the boy with a lazy salute. “Zander…meet…dude from Hufflepuff…Hufflepuff dude, this is Zander and I’m Ethan.”

Well, that should do. That’s a decent introduction, yeah?

Mentally, Brooklyn allowed herself a shrug as she’d finally made her way out to the grounds and over to the greenhouses for Herbology. NO professor meant she didn’t have to worry about being all polite. Besides, as far as she knew, she already had the groundskeeper on her side, even though she still missed Professor Walton too. She could deal with what was in front of her, or whatever was the case since the man wasn’t even there.

She wasn’t going to bounce, either. She wasn’t a Hufflepuff. Instead, she twisted her hair around to braid it so it wouldn’t get dirty, blue eyes noting the few students who were already there that she knew. Lux, Norah (bouncing), Hufflepuff prefect boy… She wasn’t going to sit by them, which meant finding a seat elsewhere. Sort of near Dot, and Ethan and another Hufflepuff and a Gryffindor. Hm, the Gryffindor prefect. She stayed quiet, though. No need for conversation just to talk. The second year just continued watching everyone. Making sure nobody tried anything regarding herself. She didn’t particularly care if they did anything that didn’t involve her.

Henric felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to face the Slytherin student and stared blankly at him. He looked rather tired and the way he used Henric's shoulder to lift himself up, confirms it. A dude...he called him a dude! Cool. He gave them a small smile when Ethan introduced his friend to him.
"Hi,umm...my name is Henric, nice to meet you Ethan...Zander..."he replied, acknowledging the both of them.
"Umm..are you alright,Ethan...you seem tired..."he asked.

Angel was totally looking forwards to this lesson, though she was wondering why towards the end of the term they couldn't just relax and sunbathe or play with friends, it was that time of the year after all where the sun was shining and the birds were singing.

Angel went to say Hi to the Professor but then realised the Professor wasn't there so she decided just to go and wait and see what the lesson would be about, she knew it would be something cool.

Making her way into the greenhouse the first thing she noticed was many of her friends were already there. Then the fact that the Professor wasn't. Not that it was odd anymore really since this has happened many times in other lessons. Pushing her bag up further onto her shoulder the second year quickly gazed about the area for an open spot at the table.

Spotting one a little away from everyone else she made her way over and set her bag down at her feet. Now all there was to do was wait for the Professor and see what they'd be doing today...hopefully something fun.

It still seemed weird for Tia to arrive at a lesson and no professor around. Actually, it probably made her more tense then if the professor was present. Because what if the teacher was there, but disillusioned to watch them as if they weren't really there. The fourth year felt she had to be more conscientious because the teacher might just spring out from nowhere. Magic was awesome and scary like that.

Making herself comfortable as she could be, the fourth year set her dragonhide gloves out in front of her, as well as a quill and parchment. Alright Professor. Ready when you are. at least until the practical part came

Soon after the students had piled into the greenhouse, Archie came bounding in behind them with his gloved hand holding his wand in front of him. He was levitating a large plant and as soon as he got to the front of the classroom, he let it gently drop onto the table.

The plant was quite large, with very active vines that were covered in thorns flailing around everywhere. It presented itself straight away as a potentially dangerous plant.

"Hello, everyone!" He said through short breaths. "Sorry for keeping you all waiting, I hope you are all doing well today." Since he didn't get the chance to greet them all individually today. "Now... as you can see I have brought in a very special plant into the greenhouse with me today. First question... does anyone know what this plant is called?" It was mentioned last lesson, quite briefly. "Or even take a guess.... anyone who can tell me a characteristic or fact about this plant will get an extra point, too!" GO!

ooc: Class will continue tomorrow. Description of the plant is in my second paragraph. Guesses are very welcome!

Angel joined the class as well as others but it was the entrance of the groundskeeper that finally got his attention. The man was levitating a large plant that he soon deposited in front of him, and them. Its vines fluttering actively around and all around making its presence, and the presence of its thorns known. Benny would be waiting on approaching the man with his note.

"Is it a Bloody-Red Rose?" he supplied tentatively. It was a flesh eating bush with thorns that seemed to fit the general appearance of the plant...if his memory was right.

What plant was that? Caleb knew of only one plant that had funky vines growing out of it in every which way. He raised his hand.

"Is it a Venomous Tentacula?" he guessed. "I think that because of the, erm...Vines of Death coming out of it," he added. For that extra point and all.

Angel looked at the Professor and smiled as she raised her hand. "Is it a dangerous plant?" Angel had no idea what else it could be. "I hope it is something amazing and something we all get to plant." Angel now had to wait and see what it is going to be because at the minute she couldn't guess. "Professor do the vines try and grab things?"

This lion wasn't at all sure about what kind of plant she was looking at, BUT she did know that it looked promising. Down right wicked. This was bound to be an interesting lesson since they would not me working with wimpy plants.

Her sister had pretty much stated the obvious, but really AJ couldn't talk because she didn't have much else to add. Deciding to go out on a limb, she raised her hand. "Doesn't the plant wrap its thorny little vines around you and pulls you real close? And before you can fight it off it eats you!" That would be cool you know. AJ didn't want to get eaten, but the thought of a man eating plant was pretty cool.