Inventions..... hmmmm.....

Noelle wasn't a creative one. She didn't draw, the pictures she took weren't exceptional. Merlin, even putting on any sort of make up was ordinary. (Even though she had tried, just putting on make up wasn't her thing.) so coming up with an invention and making a poster board of it...... was just... no.

Sighing, Noelle bit her lip and began thinking.
And thinking....
And thinking.....

Finally, she blinked. Yes!! She had an idea. She had seen colt in the owlery not too long ago and asked about why they were still using owls. The poor things needed rest. Some traveled immense miles. Noelle needed to come up with something else besides owls. Poor animals...

She wondered if using partners were allowed. "Pssssst. Olly."

Genny made up her mind at last. She was going to invent a shrinkable bat for beaters, one that could fit right into their tiny jeans pockets when they were not using it. It would be SUCH a great convenience for those who wanted this valuable and dear possession with them at all time. Bats had other uses than Quidditch, too, y'know...........

So on her parchment she started writing the description of this invention.

SPOILER!!: Genny's Invention

Pocketable Bat
By Genny Tate

Description: Beaters are known to be the toughest in the Quidditch team. They performance relies heavily on their relationship with their bats and the coordination between their arm, eyes and bat. For this main reason, it's necessarily to practice as much as possible with a heavy, big equipment. My invention is to make this task easy on every beater around the world and it is Shrinkable Bats! Just as strong and follow the Quidditch international measures, those bats are legit ones that respond to the touch of their owners. With the right charms and runes, the bats will be able to recognize their owners and expand to their original size or shrink to a pocketable size if needed. Being a beater cannot be any easier.

The Gryffindor went over the description a few times before finally being satisfied with it. It was such a brilliant idea if you asked her! Maybe she'd ask daddy if he could make it come true. It wasn't that hard. People would call it the Tate Bat. Giggle giggle.

.... now on to the poster. Oh dear.

Miranda watched and listened as Professor Newton wrote everyone's answer's on the board and then explained what they were to do before the end of class...

' Merlin!.. How was she gonna get this done?' First of all Randa was the least artistically talented person she knew.. she could barely draw a stick figure standing up straight and now she'd have to draw a picture of some sort of invention of her own creation?.....


It took a few long agonizing minutes before an idea popped into her head... So she started first to write out the requested paragraph....

Usefulness! YAAAS. Owen totally agreed with Olly that it was the most major consideration when inventing something. He believed that there was a purpose to everything. Such as his not so good mood, which wasn't getting any better as they moved on to the activity.

Ehhh....? They have to mentally create their own invention, write something about it, and then make it visual? Aw, come on, Professor....

Owen didn't want to think. Much less provide a paragraph and poster regarding what he didn't want to think about.

He looked around to see how his seatmates were faring and then his eyes landed on the Gryffindor. Maybe Charlotte had a spare idea from her nice smart brain that he could borrow?

Professor Newton had set a very ambitious project for them. What could she, Kitty, possibly invent? True, she liked solving mysteries and riddles, but coming up with a brand new invention was much harder. She put her Ravenclaw brain to the task and tried to come up with something.

Think...what were her passions? Well...fashion was one passion. But of all the things that could be invented to make the world a better place, she didn't think another kind of makeup would be anywhere near the top of the list. The world already had a ton of great styles and makeups, both magical and Muggle.

Another of her passions was solving mysteries, such as the time she solved the mystery of the Tapestry on the fourth floor. But she couldn't think of a related invention at the moment, so she moved on to the next idea. If she couldn't think of anything else she could come back to this one.

Next idea: Something to make you never grow old. If Kitty had her way she would never grow older than thirty. Was that bad? If it was she didn't feel any guilt over it, because to her it was natural to want to stay young. But when it came to inventions, the best Kitty could come up with at the moment was a Philosophers Stone rip-off. Humph!

Moving on...

An image of a Black Tear popped into her head. She imagined it made out of crystal hanging around her neck like a necklace. What did it do? It was beautiful. Kitty wanted it right now. She imagined a hidden power that it possessed, but what power was that?

Excited, Kitty got up and selected a black crayon and a piece of paper. She began to color as an idea formed in her head...

While Henry knew that usefulness was the best reason for inventing something, he was more intrigued by those inventions that were trendy or novel. Those ones typically served a purpose for a short time because they were cool or new, and many times they faded into obscurity after a while. He found it rather interesting that people could be so fickle.

Oh. And now not only were they inventing something, but they also had to create some sort of advertisement for it? Hmm. Henry really didn't have any ideas for a new invention since he was perfectly happy with things that were currently around. And he couldn't really think of anything that he wished he had. Were they able to work together on this? It would make sense to him that all the people at one table could since they were grouped that way.

"Anybody have any ideas?" He looked around at his friends seated there, wondering what they thought. "Maybe we can all work together." That would make things easier, right? He wasn't really that artistic to create the poster either, but he thought Olly was. Even if Noelle was trying to steal their table friend for herself. Nah, he was just joking. The more the merrier, really. He wouldn't mind if she wanted to join them too.

So even if he couldn't really make a poster, or a really nice one at least, maybe he could help flesh out some ideas or expand on them. Maybe he should try some brainstorming at least. Pulling his notebook closer in front of him, he tapped his quill on it as he thought.

Okay! So she had her invention.. sorta.. a portable magical transportation device that works in Hogwarts..

More like it's only for use in Hogwarts.. but seriously how would it work? She was having issues figuring that out.. it would be cool if you could just step on it.. and the say where you want to go.. and it would take you there..

Fwoopers.. she needed more help with this!

She heard Henry ask his table if they could all work together and she suddenly wished she was at his table.. cause yeah help was needed,,

Okay.. she was a Ravenclaw. She could Ravenclaw this right?

It was a solid five minutes of blank staring before Blaise realized that not only did he totally space, but he still had no idea of what to make...at all.......

There weren't many things the Gryffindor needed, in fact, about 80% of what he needed floated by his shoulder waiting for something interesting to happen. That was supposedly how a lot inventions started; someone sitting around til an idea suddenly hit. At this point, he wouldn't complain if something literally fell from the sky and hit him in the head because Merlin this was difficult.

What if he...no, that wouldn't work. But what about--of course not, already done just in a different way. There was a chance he could....but why would he and who would use it?

In the space of a minute, the Gryffindor had managed to shoot down just about every idea he had and his brain was no longer inclined to think up more. Why the Professor thought this would be a low key class was beyond him. One didn't simply snap their fingers and have ideas flowing, especially not when this tired. Ugh. Think Bellaire. Anything at all. Even if it wasn't interesting. Time was ticking by and he was getting nowhere.

Perhaps...yeah....it could work.

The boy began scribbling. The idea wasn't fully sketched but he felt he had enough. When he was done, the boy got up and went to the cupboard for a few supplies then plopped back into his seat. A little colour here...some lines there....down the middle here.........

And DONE.

SPOILER!!: Paragraph and drawing

I decided on a cage specifically made to trap and contain a Grindylow. I've promised my sister I'd get her one but Clara's pointed out how difficult actually catching one will be so I figure I'll need to have the cage itself charmed and reinforced and all that stuff. I don't suspect I'll be selling this thing world wide. It's really just for me.

Drawing

Sitting at her desk, Rosalyn looked around the classroom and saw that some of the students seemed stuck with the assugnment. True, she had been rather ambitious in assigning it, but she really believed that they could come up with something amazing. She'd go easier on them.

"Since some people are really struggling I'll allow groups. Those who choose to work with others because they are stumped... Keep in mind that there is a limit of three people per group." That sounded like a good number to her.

Idea-thinking was one of Katy's strengths, and she immediately bit the end of her quill and frowned hard at her desk. She heard those around her asking to group up, but she wasn't under the impression they wanted to group up with her. Surely they'd ask directly.

And in the meantime, ideas were easy. Sickle-a-dozen. The hard part was to figure out how to take that idea and make it actionable. You start with the need and then move toward fixing that need, right?

Katy spat out bits of feather that she'd chewed off her quill. Thinking too hard.

It took Jace a few good minutes before he was able to lift a muscle. The Ravenclaw seemed to be stuck with the activity as he tried to think of a thing that hasn't been discovered or thought of yet. This may not be a big deal to some, but for the young Eagle...this activity was everything. What if somebody liked the invention he'd make? What if the idea gets funded? His chances were small, but it's an opportunity nonetheless.

Still without an idea, he stood up from his seat to get his blood pumping and went straight to the supplies desk to get all the things he needed. Absent-mindedly stacking his arm with the drawing materials he needed, Jace literally froze in his spot as he managed to come up with something that no wizard or witch has done before. Turning, he went back to his seat in a haste, carefully dumping the drawing materials to the side as he got a fresh parchment from his bag and started to write down his idea. After finishing the written portion, he gave it another round of proof reading, after which, he went straight to making the poster. Professor Art would be delighted!



Satisfied with his work, Jace got up from his seat again, and turned over his work to Professor Rosalyn. He went to put all the drawing materials back to where he got them, and returned to his seat to watch Azura and Jasper. Do any of them need his help?

Oh... An invention that can be used by everybody? Tenacius leaned forward and pinched his lips curiously, trying to think of what he can invent that everybody would be interested in.....

.... well he has had quite a few students ask about his hover board. Even more students turning to look at him as he whizzed by. Maybe theres a demand for that? But not everybody can keep their balance on a levitating disc.... Guess that’s where the extra challenge will come from eh?

He grabbed his drawing materials and just started to draw, color, make it look shineh. Because really his hover board is pretty straightforward, but is incredibly useful. AND he makes it himself! Granted theres a lot of R&D that has gone into the prototype that he's using, but hey if anybody wanted one... He might just be able to SELL them one.

SPOILER!!: commercial voice over commences!

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SPOILER!!: promotional poster

Azura took a breath as she closed her eyes and tried to think up how her invention could work. But she took a breath and realized this was just an idea that didn't necessarily have to have all the specifics worked out.. it was just an idea..

So with that in mind she sat down and stared to write out her ideas.

SPOILER!!: Az's notes

Name:Azura Snow
Year:3rd
House:Ravenclaw

Invention:Magical Transport Device (MTD)
Stairs at Hogwarts seems to be a big issue, there are so many of them, not to. mention they like to move, and have been know to turn into slides at times. This is a problem for clumsy people like me. Having to go up and down over seven flights of stairs everyday.. always being scared of falling down or up them. We shouldn't have to take our lives in our hands just getting to class.

So my invention is a magical transport device. Where you stand on it, tell it exactly where you want it to go and Poof! You are there!

Sorta like a portable floo without the powder and the fireplace!

Satisfied with that she went and put her paragraph on Professor Newtons Desk and grabbed some art supplies for her poster.

Kitty finally got the idea of what her black tear could be used for. It was highly strange and unusual and she couldn't imagine how it would work, but it was a start. She began writing:


My invention is this Memory Tear, meant to be worn as a necklace but you can keep it in your pocket just the same. The Memory Tear will help whoever is wearing it regain a memory that they've forgotten. It wouldn't have to be something big, it could be something as small as what outfit you wore to a party years ago. I do not yet know what the magical science behind this would be, but I imagine there would be a connection with Remembralls, since Remembralls are able to detect when you've forgotten something.


As she finished describing her Memory Tear she heard Henry at a different table asking for help, and then Professor Newton made the offer of dividing into teams. "I already have my idea Professor, but I'll volunteer to assist anyone who needs a partner." She said this loudly enough for everyone to hear unless they were distracted.

Rosalyn smiled as Azura placed her paper on the desk. She would look at it later once she had the poster as well. When everyone had handed in their work be it independently or with a small group.

It made her happy to see the Ravenclaw Prefect offering services. Yes. This was exactly the kind of thing that she expected from the student leaders. "Much appreciated, Ms Valentine. Everyone feel free to ask me or Kitty for help if needed." Sometimes all a person needed was a little push into forming ideas and putting them on paper.

OOC: Great job everyone! The lesson will end in 6 hours

Inspiration! Katy grabbed her art supplies and began to sketch out a design on her posterboard. She wasn't much of an artist, but it wasn't like it was HARD to draw a braid. From the back. The aerosol was a bit harder, but at least she wasn't trying to draw... hands or something.

And... there.

SPOILER!!: Presentation

Do your arms get tired when you're styling your hair? Do you want to try a hairstyle but don't have the skills to execute? Try Brain-in-a-Bottle for instant beauty! Employing concentrated braiding charms, this invention will allow you to try up to 8 different braids. Guaranteed to stay all day, and guaranteed for at least 50 uses. Refills available.

Azura wasn't exactly sure how to draw what she wanted.. but eventually she was able to kinda make it look like how she pictured it..

Maybe a little more yellow and flat.. but.. she wasn't the artist in the family, that was Raiden..

She colored and worked on her poster for several moments before finally being mostly happy with the finished product.. She brought it up and put it on the Professor's desk..

"Sorry it was in two parts Professor." She said with a smile as she looked at her.

SPOILER!!: Az's poster

She went back down to her desk and smiled at Jace and Jasper.. they got their done, yeah?

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Looking around, Jonas noticed that all of his classmates were doing a wonderful job and here he was just stuck on what to even start with. He sighed and mindlessly doodling random shapes that made no sense at all as he let his mind wander about other things. He did like chewing gum though. And sometimes when he got the chewing gum that had the hard candy shell, it was annoying to risk breaking your teeth on the first couple of bites....heeeeey! That's it!
he looked over at his Slytherin classmate who had started to do something. Hair styles huh?

"Hey, do you like chewing gum?" he asked kind of randomly

At the same time, he was working on the sketch for his invention. A gum pre chewer. That way you don't have to break your teeth on the first couple of bites.

Looking at the clock, Rosalyn saw that it was about time for them to wrap up and head out. She couldn't wait to see what kinds of inventions her students had come up with but first she would have some tea and Chocolate Frogs.

"Okay class! It's time to finish up your work and hand it in." Then They could head off to wherever they were going next. Smiling, she took one of the chocolates out of the wrapper and popped it into her mouth. Yummy.

OOC: Class is dismissed! I will leave this thread open for another 24 hours so that you can wrap up your RPs.

Thank you so much for participating in my first lesson! I had a blast with you all!

With out an answer, Jonas shrugged and continued to create his poster. He drew something that looked similar to a nutcracker. Though with stronger jaws. That way it could crack gum he guessed. Yeah. He smiled hoping this would be enough to get him some points for Slytherin. And hopefully some credits.
((Sorry I don't have a picture like everyone else though. :/))

Jonas then took his poster and set it on the Professor's desk with everyone else.
"Thanks for the lesson," he said taking care to take a chocolate frog that he neglected to notice at the beginning of class.

Huh. Olivia felt super put on the spot concerning this invention business. Okay, look. No one could ever accuse her of being some great thinker, but... I mean, she obviously had wonderful ideas sometimes, but they had to flow into her brain naturally, you know? These things couldn't be forced.

The only think she currently had on the brain was food, to be honest. Something involving food...

Maybe if there was a way to make certain materials edible? like parchment? Merlin, she was starving. So, that's clearly where her mind was at the moment....

She had an idea!

Grabbing some paper and her golden glitter pen, the blonde Gryffindor set to work, sketching out, the form of a potion vial, only pausing to fill it in with the ink from her pen. Adding a few flowers to the image, set behind the vial, she quickly added a caption. It wasn't her best work... but it was something, at least.

SPOILER!!: Glitterbomb

Ever feel like you want to shine bright like a diamond in more ways than just with your clothing and accessories? Well, drink this! GLITTERBOMB, properly trademarked, is guaranteed to add an extra bit of shine and sparkle to your actual, everyday skin! Dosages lasting for up to two hours, this is the perfect temporary accessory for a fun night out on the town. Whether you've decided to dress yourself up or down, bedazzle yourself!

Olivia wasn't happy with it. Sigh. SIGH.

Packing her parchment and pens back away, she waited around for Chlo to do the same. The Gryffindor needed to talk to her very feministy, Ravenclaw friend about a thing. Privately. But also...

"Thanks, Professor. That was hard, but challenging, at least."

Yep he was done, and the Curly Top stood and handed in his work. "There is actually a working prototype of this Professor Newton, you can check it out in action if you want to." he said as he actually brought out this palm size disc, dropped it towards his feet and it grew to a large silvery hoverboard. He hopped onto it and gave the Professor a wave.