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Originally Posted by Goblinfrog (Post 12138052)

"Good day Professor Sokolov, how are you?" Kitty greeted the professor politely as she strolled airily into the room. She stopped next to him and to ask a question. "Is it okay if I visit you right after classes today to ask something?" She made her way over to the front row and sat down, placing her bag of books on the desk in front of her.

Sometimes Viktor wished he was back to being a student and the only thing he had to worry about was classes and passing. They were fun times. But then he remembered everything else about being a teenager and well he was content with not being one. And there was the first one and look at that a Prefect. Setting a example even if it is by accident which is his guess.

"Afternoon Prefect Valentine. I'm fine. Of course unless you want to wait til everyone leaves and do it here?"

Either was fine with him.

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Originally Posted by Erindipity (Post 12138056)

This was it. Best part of the day. Second to lunch, anyway. Food was always amazing, but Runes was FABULOUS!

And Sokolov was always nice to look.

Added bonus!

The blonde pranced right into the classroom, smiling at the professor as she passed. She hadn't brought him anything for him, but she was one of the first to arrive so that counted for something, yes?!

"Good afternoon, Professor! Hope you're well! " she said with added exuberance. Then she turned her attention to the desks and paused while considering all of her options.

MIDDLE! She'd sit in the middle! That way she could talk to her friends AND be like attentive and stuff. Yep.

And now it starts. It was a tiny bit surprising seeing her her early. Though maybe a small calming potion would help her in the future and others in her house. Viktor smiled at the thought

"I am Dora and i hope you are as well."

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger (Post 12138108)

Walking into the classroom, the first thing Elle saw was the symbol drawn on the board. It immediately made her start thinking back on what little she truly knew regarding Ancient Runes to see if she could figure out its significance. The annoying part of it was that she couldn’t immediately latch onto said significance, yet by then she had let her gaze wander and saw the professor waiting by the door. She flushed slightly at that, embarrassed that she’d gotten distracted. “Good afternoon Professor Sokolov,” she said softly, giving him a bit of a smile even as she tried to make her escape.

It was just unfortunate that the only escape was to a desk near the middle and off to one side. By then, though, she’d gone back to trying to figure out the symbol though. Maybe it would help her forget the absentmindedness from seconds before.

Polite and going right to a seat was a good way to go about entering a class.

"Afternoon Miss Penrose. Hope you are well"

He hoped a couple people would be able to reconginze the symbol on the board if not. Then well everyone was learning something new today.

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Originally Posted by Lady of Light (Post 12138140)

Etta pretty much stomped into class, feeling a little under the weather for some odd reason. It was just one of those days, okay?? She wasn't in that great a mood AND she honestly also worried about how this class would turn out to be. Difficult? Easy? Heh. Oh, great. She was early to class too!

"Professor." She managed a smile ( although it might have looked more like a grimace ) before she sat down, pulled out her notebook and started to doodle, hoping that would make her feel better.

Someone was not in the best mood. Fight with the boyfriend maybe. She looked that age. Or maybe just sick. He liked his first option better. He remembered being a teenager. Fun Times. Yeah that smile was a little creepy.

"Miss Kramer"

Best just let her get over it herself and not say anymore.

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Originally Posted by SarcasticStrawberry (Post 12138166)

She was still having trouble with this subject but she was actually enjoying it. It was hard, but she liked the challenge of the complex subject.

She headed up to the Runes classroom, and went in. Greeting the Professor first when she had arrived. "Good afternoon, Professor Sokolov." Taking a look at the board as she had gotten accustomed to doing as there was a clue as too what the lesson would be about. It kind of looks like a snowflake, didn't it? With folked ends. She had know idea what it was.

She went on and took a seat, waving at people as she went by. Seeing Etta she took a seat near her. How was she in Runes? She might need some help.

And right after her another Hufflepuff. The mostly all houses travel in packs he cant help but notice Hufflepuff do it more than usually.

"Afternoon Miss Delgado"

He is probably just imagining it though.

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana (Post 12138251)

Sleeeeeep. That is literally all Brent wanted to do right now. He trudged down the corridor and toward Runes class. It didn't help that he hated Runes. Maybe he'd like the subject at his new school, though. That didn't cause anymore pep in his step. Walking into the classroom, he noticed the line up of desks all in neat rows. Cool. Very cool. Just how he liked them.

"Hello, Professor," he said, giving the man a nod as he passed him by. Oh, and look---a drawing of a snowflake on the board! Whatever that had to do with Runes... Brent ventured forward and claimed a random seat as his own. He put down his books and got comfortable in his seat. Too bad this thing didn't recline.

...What was this one doing before class. It looked like he was walking to his funeral. Obviously not that intense. But still.

"Hello, please have a seat"

Seems like he needs one.

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Originally Posted by Felixir (Post 12138256)

Listen. Of COURSE Abey had taken Ancient Runes. His NAME said it all. ABRAHAM BOTROS. Like THE Abraham Botros except JR.

Of course. Of course he had taken it.

And it... was going terribly so far. SO FAR. Which meant that it wouldn't ALWAYS be going terribly. He just had a little trouble telling the runes apart and occasionally mixing them up in his head, that was all. Admittedly, that was a pretty big part of Ancient Runes, BUT IT WAS FINE, OKAY? He'd get better. That's why he was at SCHOOL.

Also, did it seem a little bit like Sokolov was always in a bad mood? It made Abey nervous, and scared that he might be about to do something wrong, but apparently the guy was just always grumpy and that was his personality. People couldn't help what their personalities were like, could they? Abey still greeted him with an upbeat and slightly scrambled "Hi Professor Soklokov!" as he entered the classroom, accidentally messing up the professor's name, which always seemed to happen. That done, Abey found himself a seat at the front so that he could show how very interested in this subject he was, and also so that he wouldn't get stuck behind someone really really tall and end up not being able to see the board.

And SPEAKING of the board, Abey RECOGNISED the thing on there. He... he KNEW it. He KNEW WHAT THAT WAS. And sort of bounced and pointed and 'oooh!'ed at it. Because it was something he actually recognised which meant that maybe he might actually be okay at this lesson!

Except... he couldn't remember the name of it. And only vaguely recalled what it was for. And little half-formed facts about it. Probably not enough to be very impressive in the slightest; probably everyone here knew much more than him too. But maybe, maybe he might know something nobody else did. He was Abraham BOTROS, after all.

You can never assume the family of a previous Headmaster and Runes Professor knows anything about Runes or maybe the individual just did not like them. Also considering this Botros is a first year. He was not doing so bad so far. Always room for improvement if he cared. Just on the grasp of telling him the answers. He will ignore the name thing for now. He will correct him if he says it against.

"How are you Mister Botros"

Soklokov now that sounds funny.

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack (Post 12138293)

ANCIENT RUNES.

Yet another class that was WAY over Zoryn's head. But she was here. And she was trying (mostly). Buuuut the real reason why she always looked forward to this class was for the Professor. Hehehe. What questions would she ask him this week? Stay tuned.

"What's up, Professor S!?" She beaaaaaaaamed at the tall dude, whilst making her way inside. Upon walking through the doorway, she paused briefly to stand beside her Professor, giving him a light nudge with her elbow as if they were sharing some sort of secret. "Did your friend send you any more suspicious packages???" She was SO curious. He could probably see it in the way her eyes lit up as she asked.

And after talking to her Professor she had to find a seat, of course. "Oooh pitchfork wheel!"... Was her comment after seeing the image on the board. Yup. This would be one long lesson.

Did she seriously just say What's Up? What did she think this was the early 2000's or something? Questions he could ask her if he ever got the chance to actually ask questions instead of constantly answering hers.

"The opposite of down. How are you Zoryn?"

And no it was not a pitchfork wheel. It was a good guess for a first year.

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Originally Posted by 2111jen (Post 12138300)

Afternoon professor. " Jomas gave him a smile.
He went to go find a seat as he came in only to find that one first year whom he shoved. He mentally sighed. Thisshould be an interesting lesson.

Oh he almost missed this slytherin entering. Still focused on gryffindors.

"Afternoon Mister Emery"

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie (Post 12138319)

ANCIENT RUNES!

Was not one of his strengths and the only bits of information that he could remember were the runic numbers with the Rowling Alphabet because those were SUPER easy to remember. Like...the salamander representing the number six because that was the maximum hours of the creature's ability to survive out of fire and the amount of legs most said creatures.

But those sorts of things never seemed to come up in their classroom discussions so...the Hufflepuff was usually lost. Whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiich was why he was making a beeline to sit next to Abey because Abey talked smart on the topic. Or rather he intended on making a beeline for the Gryffindor but became startled when the professor was RIGHT THERE next to the door when he entered, causing him to jump a little in surprise.

"Hi, profes-ss-s-sor!" he squeaked, clutching his enchanted suitcase to his chest and scurrying past the man and NOW making his way over to his fellow first year. "S-S-S-So," he greeted as he plopped into the seat next to Abey and pointed at the board. "Red s-s-snowflakes? Red snow?"

Was Derfael alright. He seemed more enthusiastic than usual and this wasn't Jordan's class. Oh well

"You alright?"

Seemed so since he went to find a seat

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Originally Posted by Crayola (Post 12138331)

Look, let's be honest here.

This was Daisy Carden's farewell tour, okay?

Not because she was leaving Hogwarts and its Quidditchlessness ~~that is totally a word, shush~~ behind but because she was definitely dropping some of these classes come next year. You could do that as a sixth year, right? Not take every lesson? Right, definitely. Ancient Runes, bless its boring heart, was certainly going. Goodbye. Good riddance and all that.

WOOOHOOO.

As it were, though, the fifth year Slytherin still had to take it this year, so she begrudgingly made her way into the classroom, almost catching the fright of her life when she saw the Professor right. there. by. the. door. Merlin. "Professor Sokolov!" She started, hand moving to her chest. "I wasn't excepting you to be right there!" Honestly, what was he doing? Counting them in? Making them go through security like at a football stadium? The fifteen year old stood there for a second, blinking at the Professor until she realised that the other students were sitting at their desks.

Righteo. No security check, then.

Clearing her throat loudly, Daisy averted her eyes from the man and moved to find a desk, whistling. Yes. Nothing to see here. Ahem.

Okay maybe he was being a tad unusual today by being by the door instead of at the desk. But he forgot to bring a book today and well this is what you get. Now this reaction made him smile.

"Good to see you too Miss Carden."

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Originally Posted by Artel (Post 12138359)

Runes was always very much a middle-of-the-ground class for Sinead. Okay, it didn't hold all the thrills of Transfiguration, but at least it was actually kind of usefully and challenging (intellectually, as opposed to wrestling with a magical tree stump or something in Herbology and COMC.) So this should be an okay class.

"Good afternoon, Professor," she said with a polite bob of the head, before glancing around the class somewhat uneasily in search of a desk. Daisy from Fifth Year she kind of knew but probably wouldn't want to hang out with a firstie during lessons... A couple of random first years she'd never learned the names of... That crazy Gryffindor girl and the guy she bit who always lost them house points...

Okay, on the whole, maybe safer to sit alone. She arranged her things across the desk ready for the lesson, and in absence of anything better to do, began leafing through her textbook in search of the symbol on the board.

At least this one was not surprised and polite with a simple nod.

"Afternoon"

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Originally Posted by Steelsheen (Post 12138389)

Runes. It was time for Runes.

It was also that dangerous hour of all the hours-- after lunch. Oh boy he hoped the Professor has something for them that would keep the sand out of their eyes.

"'Afternoon Professor S!" he greeted the man by the door. "Nice snowflake pattern there." he beamed cheerfully.

Or whatever it was. Right now he's trying to keep himself entertained by just about anything because he could feel the digestive juices in his stomach starting to churn and the wheels in his brain slowly grinding to a halt....

"Afternoon Prefect Salander and no its not a snowflake. But good guess"

So was that two guess' for snowflake now.

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Originally Posted by ChanceCoeur (Post 12138440)

Noelle looked a hot mess.

She didn't feel good and you could tell it. Her hair was in a messy bun piled on her head. She looked tired and she slouched as she walked into the classroom. Giving the Professor a half hearted wave and a brief smile of 'hello', she headed for a desk beside Ace.

Anyone else in the classroom got a small smile before she pulled the things she would need for class out of her bag. Maybe she'd just rest her head a moment before class officially started....

Viktor gave the Prefect a smile and watched her go to her seat.

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Originally Posted by RachieRu (Post 12138450)

Ancient Runes. An interesting subject. One that Hattie wasn't the best at. But she was determined to get better, which was why she entered the classroom with a big smile on her face.

"Hi Professor" She murmured with a smile, as she looked up, and spotted Noelle. She headed over to her friend, and poked her should. "Yo. don't fall asleep" She giggled, as she sat down next to her friend.

Nobody could sleep when Harriet was around.

And a nod to apparently the girl Gryffindor Prefect's friend. Well that was probably why he had the reason for no assigned seats. Forcing people to sit somewhere was not fun for him.

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Originally Posted by Watson (Post 12138461)

Ancient Runes? Now this had been her brother's ultimate favourite class. So this had to be fun, right? With her bag slung lazily over her right shoulder, Olivia made her way into the classroom, ready for whatever they would learn today. She was excited. Learning at Hogwarts was more enjoyable than her previous school. Olivia walked into the classroom and noticed that it was set up like a normal classroom with desks and rows. What? No pillows? That'd be alright. It'd be good to have a normal class, right?

Before heading to find a seat, she approached the Professor. "Hello Professor!" before seeing Ace and Noelle already seated in seats. Quick wave to them. And the two troublemaker (yet adorable first years). "Derf!" Big wave for him. Then she saw Brent. Hey! Open seat by him. Sweet. "Mind if I sit here, Sir Brenton?" she asked with a small teasing grin, remembering their conversation from the other day. "How's it going? Are the seats comfy?"

No, no pillows or anything crazy. You can have all that on other class's. And another nod and Hello to Miss Holden. He must be getting close to time to start this lesson.

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Originally Posted by Daydreamer11 (Post 12138532)

Janelle was not exactly rushing to get to Ancient Runes, but here she was nonetheless. Saying this was not her best class, was a bit of an understatement. Despite that, she was determined to give it her best shot. Taking a deep breath, she walked into the classroom. "Good afternoon Professor", she said, trying to work up her enthusiasm.

If there was one thing Janelle could say about the professor, it was that he was consistent. She was definitely glad of that. Finding the nearest empty desk, Janelle plopped down in it. She got her things out, as she stared at the symbol on the board. She would amuse herself by trying to figure out what it was. That should keep her busy for a few minutes.

At least Miss Guidry did not guess it was a snow flake.

"Afternoon Miss Guidry"

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Originally Posted by FwooperOnYourLeft (Post 12138583)

Ancient Runes, it wasn't actually as boring as everyone made it out to be honestly, Leon enjoyed the class and the Professor.

The older boy managed to get into the room and looked around, he was slightly out of breath, he had to hightail it here from the kitchens, seeing as he had missed his mid-morning snack and didn't want to miss his post-lunch snack.

He skidded in the door and smiled at the Professor. "Afternoon Professor Sokolov. " He said with a nod as he looked at the board and noticed the symbol.. Hey! He knew what that was..

Mostly at least.

"Norse right?" He said to the Professor as he motioned to the symbol.

Helmet of fear? Ehh.. something like that. He sat down in a free desk and waited for the class to start.

Well considering most of Ancient Runes has its base in the Norse Myth's. It was the safest guess out of any culture. But he was not wrong.

"Correct it is Norse. I will give you points if you know what it is called"

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Originally Posted by potterobsessionist (Post 12138595)

Well.

Ancient Runes. Let's be honest, Carlton wasn't Professor Sokolov's brightest student. But at least he attended and stayed awake and tried to participate to the best of his abilities. Unfortunately his abilities weren't great.

"Afternoon Professor Sokolov!" He greeted as he ran past him into the class room. No time to chat Mr. Professor. He had to find a seat so he could see the board clearly. He made a beeline to the front. He passed Zoryn and gave her a quick pat on the head in greeting as he zoomed by, as you do, and continued his mission to an empty seat.

After he found one he happily dropped all his stuff on the floor. He had a lot of stuff. Carlton sank down in one of the seats and neatly put his quill, notes and textbook (he'd need that) on the desk in front of him. When he deemed himself ready to embark on the Ancient Runes lesson he had the time to look around him. He spotted Olivia over with an older student (Brent) he recognized from his own house. Beaming he gave them a big wave. OH HAI. Then he pointed to the board. Ruuuuuunes. Yup. He was so ready.

Did he just run through the door. Well that was something new. Skipping or marching was normal. But actually running when he was not even late. Okay Viktor greeted him before letting him do whatever he is doing. Hopefully that will include finding a seat.

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Originally Posted by Sonea (Post 12138630)

Almost done, almost done… The second year old walked toward her next class already thinking about the things she could do when she would be free to go back to her dorm. But, first she needed to finish this last lesson of the day! Stepping into the classroom she smiled brightly at the professor who was standing right beside the door.“Hello professor, how are you doing?” She asked with a smile while walking forward. Hmm, what were they going to learn during this new lesson? Looking up at he blackboard she really had no idea…

"Good, how are you Miss Griffel"

Also he thought his class was not that boring so maybe it will go by not that slow. He could never guarantee time will fly in here.

It was Runes after all.

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Originally Posted by Shanners (Post 12138690)

Tra la la la. Another hour, another class to sit in when he would much rather be looking into different universities. He supposed that Ancient Runes wasn't actually all that bad, though and the Professor wasn't awful. So Rooney walked into the classroom with a smile, raised a hand in a small wave to his teacher and nodded. "Hiya Professor. Are you well?" As he took a seat towards the back of the class, he observed what was on the board. Innnnnteresting.

And then he dove to look for it in his textbook.

Hiya was better than What's Up in Sokolov's opinion.

"I am. How are you Prefect Bronwyn?"

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Originally Posted by Govoni (Post 12138695)

Okay, so... Olivia Phillips had a complicated relationship with Professor Sokolov, which she would argue was NOT her own fault. He'd been the one with the attitude towards Gryffindors last term, and let's be honest here; that was as good as a formally issued challenge to the blonde Fourth Year. So, even though her demeanor had changed a great deal, as well as her hairstyle and weight... She would never stop pestering this man.

It was tradition. Like with Professor Gaston.

A little lightheaded, she entered the classroom and took a seat right at the front. Oh... Were these different chairs? Her bum didn't remember this level of comfort from the year before. But then again, she'd really not paid that much attention to aches and pains. There had been intense leg agony to worry about. Er, anyway... Liv SMILED at the man; though it was a bit forced. Eh, that part couldn't be helped so much. "Hello, Professor." Some of that old mischievous sparkle was in her eye.

Also, we see you back there, Rooney.

He had an attitude with everyone so not his fault. But since he was the adult he would be taking the blame for it. Also he was 110 percent fine with anyone annoying Gaston. He will even get on it this year with teasing him about Rose.

"Afternoon Olivia"

She might have competition this year with asking questions considering another Gryffindor was here.

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Originally Posted by Tegz (Post 12138724)

Heading into the classroom, Char stopped short when she saw what was on the board.

"Oooooh professor, are we going into battle?" She asked, immediately excited. BATTLE. That was what Aegishjalmur was for, right? To protect the bearer and put FEAR in the HEARTS of their ENEMIES. ROAR.

She deposited herself in a seat next to Dora and waited eagerly. Maybe they'd get to do some other sigils. MAYBE THEY WOULD GET TO BLOW THINGS UP!

He figured one would know what was on the board and well he was not surprised with Charlotte knowing what it was.

"Always, though its not just for battle is it?"

Also he hoped nothing would blow up today. But you never know.

And with that it was time to start the class. Viktor waited a little bit for an stragglers who would be running in and when none came he closed the door and went over to his desk. He cleared his throat to get everyone's attention and now time to talk.

"Before we get to what i have on the board. I have a simple question that i think everyone can answer....Say you were going to get a runic tattoo. What rune or runic charm you think is best. There is no right answer."

Now everyone don't all answer at once.

OOC: I'll be moving on in around 24 hours

"Nope, not just battle, but that's most exciting!" Charlotte answered and then leaned forward a little in her seat as the class began properly. Oh. What kind was best to get as a tattoo? Char thought about that very sigil as a tattoo on one of her best friends and then her mind zoomed around, wondering about tattoos in general and runes and... she put her hand up:

"One that you understand, professor. Runes are powerful, and if you just chose something that looked pretty without understanding the meaning, you could get yourself in big trouble, like end up with a sigil that's actually a curse or something."

Dora smiled over at Char as she slipped into the seat next to her. YASSSSS! GRYFFINDOR POWEEERRR!

Ahem.

No need in all that, right?

But Char had mentioned BATTLE and letsbehonest, if people were going into battle, then Dora and Char were sure to have a leg up, yes? YES.

Of course.

But hey... had he mentioned tattoos and runes? Rune tattoos?! The blonde thought about it for a moment before raising her hand. "Kenaz."

Because fire. Torch. Whatever.

Made total sense to the lion.

Professor Sokolov, please! Also, had everyone heard that?! She'd gotten a "first name" mention. He liked her, Liv knew. Slowly melting that icy exterior one lesson at a time.

Anyway, he was a vastly unpleasant man, and that made him an easy target for trolling. Actually, was it possible to troll with kindness? Olivia thought so. Even through depression and anger, the blonde planned to BLAST HIM with kindness. Like... We're talking gale-force level pleasantness. It'd be a bit of a chore for her, but worth it. And successful in the quest of appearing as normal as possible; for anyone who didn't really pay attention, in the first place.

"Professor." The Gryffindor was forciby sly. This was all a performance, you see. She was just playing at being carefree and happy. It was easier said than done, yes, but definitely more attainable thanks to her love of the theatre. "Nauthiz, it's supposed to represent self-reliance, endurance, and survival." For personal reasons.

Slate was quickly learning that this school was all about... teaching yourself. Why even have teachers? They might as well be just handed a textbook.

Speaking of which...

He opened up his textbook and idly flipped through. Which tattoo would he get? The one that looked the coolest, obviously.

"Thanks, but I think it would be better to visit after classes, as I don't have all my stuff with me right now." That answer might confuse him a little, but later today he'd know what she meant. She smiled brightly at him and turned her attention to his first question.

Her hand went into the air after some consideration. "There are many good ones, but if I had to just choose one - I'd probably pick Wunjo. Wunjo is the rune for happily ever after's, which I believe in strongly."

And she didn't mind if anyone thought that was corny.

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Originally Posted by Meizzner (Post 12138807)

Leon raised his eyebrows a bit as the Professor spoke, he had gotten the Norse bit right, so what WAS it called? Helmet.. no not helmet.. something shorter.. ohh! Helm!

That's right!

"The Helm of Awe and or Terror, Professor." He said with a smile..Phew! Was he sweating? That had been by the skin of his teeth!

And now for the rune..

He raised his hand..

"I too would have the rune Kenaz. " He nodded towards the blonde girl who had given that answer as well. Fire, creation, inspiration! What could be better!

OHEY. Kat was sitting next to her. Etta gave her dorm-mate a smiiiiile and a high-five. And then, class had already started. TATTOO? Etta considered the question. Not that she was EVER getting a tattoo but if she had to get one.. Um. UMMMM. This question was hard. The rune had to be something positive, something that would be meaningful.

"Maybe.. Dagaz. It means security, happiness and um... growth." Etta answered finally, raising a hand. Yeah. That would probably be the one she'd get. She went back to absently doodling in her notebook.

Class was about to get underway, and Brent found himself getting a little uneasy. Was he even going to pass this subject? He had little to no hope in that, but yet here he was anyway. He looked around the room and caught a wave from Carter. Brent grinned at him and returned the wave.

Just then, class started, and Brent turned his attention to the professor. A runic tattoo? Hmm. He'd always hated Runes so much that he'd never actually considered that. "I think I'd choose Eihwaz for its defense and protection purposes," he finally said, raising his hand. He didn't have enough rune creativity to think further outside the box. He figured everybody could use more defense and protection, though.

SPOILER!!: ABEY!

Oh...not a snowflake. Although the Hufflepuff was not surprised at all that his guess was wrong. "Helm of Or?" he repeated, blinking a few times at how foreign the word felt on his tongue. "Helm like...a helmet? Or like a wheel?!" Like...was this for defense or steering...or BOTH?!

And he didn't know what an Or was either - unless they were talking about the ones used with boats.

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Originally Posted by Meizzner (Post 12138807)

And with that it was time to start the class. Viktor waited a little bit for an stragglers who would be running in and when none came he closed the door and went over to his desk. He cleared his throat to get everyone's attention and now time to talk.

"Before we get to what i have on the board. I have a simple question that i think everyone can answer....Say you were going to get a runic tattoo. What rune or runic charm you think is best. There is no right answer."

Now everyone don't all answer at once.

Derf didn't response to the professor's concerns - only because he had been on his way to his seat already and hadn't heard, no offense meant, sir - but he was EXCITED that he actually had an answer for this question!

"Runic number 6! The s-salamander one!" he chirped in reply. "Alfough....runic number 0 looks-s-s-s really neat too...demiguis-se and all fat."

A runic tattoo? Oh that sounded exciting! Are they gonna get tattoos today? He wants a cool tattoooooo....

So there he goes flipping through his textbook, slowing down by a lot when he got the chapter about all these symbols. Gosh they're a complicated sort innit?

"Uhm... I like this one Professor-- Gibo Auja--" he may have mispronounced that "-- it means good luck."

She hadn’t gotten any further into her wracking of her brain as to what the symbol on the board had been, although Elle had glanced over as Professor Sokolov responded to others who had actually voiced guesses. The whole idea that it was Norse was a given. As far as she remembered, most runes were Scandinavian in origin, so that didn’t help her one bit. Nor did the obvious fact that they weren’t going to be given the answer any time soon, aside from that Charlotte-provided detail about battle.

Elle wasn’t one for battle, and her train of thought shifted slightly as a question was posed to the class. “I don’t think I would get a rune as a tattoo even if I felt like getting one,” she said, starting things off with that. In fact, she’d probably get a flower of some sort, but that wasn’t what they’d been asked. “If I had to choose, though, I’m with Etta. I’d get Dagaz.” Security and happiness sounded good to her.

ooh Tattoos! This was a great subject. Hattie wanted one when she was older, so this was great! She just needed to decide what she actually wanted. But she needed to think about what rune she wanted. The subject wasn't her best so she needed to look in the book so that she could find what she wanted. She hummed as she looked in the book, trying to find one she liked. Ooh that was pretty actually.

"I think I'd have Inguz. It's pretty" Though that really shouldn't be the basis for a tattoo. "Though I'd have to look into it, to make sure it means what I want, and that I really wouldn't regret it"

Looking at the professor she tried to think about a answer but… A tattoo? Really? She never had thought about tattoo’s and absolutely not about a tattoo from a rune, what, could be cool of course when she would be old enough to get one… But what rune? She knew only how to recognize much of the common runes but their meaning she still didn’t knew that well so… What was there to say? Raising her hand she spoke slowly and honestly, “I don’t know about the meaning of most of the runes, so I honestly wouldn’t pick anything right now before understanding them” she said slowly while thinking about all the possible consequences for carrying a unwanted rune on your body…

Before Janelle knew it, class had begun. She focused her attention on the professor, determined to do a good job in class today. There was a question and Janelle liked it, at least she did at first. It turned out to be more difficult than she had anticipated. Choosing a tattoo that was permanent meant you had to get it right the first time.......even if it was hypothetical. And what Char said was true. You couldn't pick something randomly without taking the meaning into consideration.

The biggest problem was, there were several that appealed to Janelle. However, there was one that called to her the most. It wasn't the prettiest, but it's meaning was perfect. Unfortunately, this also appeared to be the rune of choice for several of her classmates. Raising her hand, Janelle said, "I would choose Kenaz.". Wisdom, insight, solution to a problem......yeah, that was the one. "Anything that will help me see the light is the one for me." She was a Ravenclaw after all.

Carlton blinked. Huh?

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HUH?

He didn't know anything about runic tatoos. Once, his friend back home drew a spaceship on his arm in class. But he doubted that counted as a rune. As the other students hands shot in the air, Carlton flipped through the textbook ~~in panic~~. Anyone could answer this question he'd said. Carlton doubted that. Anyone wasn't Carlton.

But then he found something.

Carlton waved his hand in the air. Hi. "What about this one professor?" He pointed to the rune he deemed would be a good rune to put on his body. On his boday. Although, none of his class mates had chosen this rune, he wondered why. It seemed neat. "Ansuz..." He read out loud, voice monotone. "'To increase communicative skills, pass exams and gain wisdom.' Hey, I need that!" Wait, that wasn't a positive thing.

Carlton frowned. "Would that really help me pass my exams, Professor?" Now, when could he get this rune on him?!

SPOILER!!: Professor

The first year blinked. How was he supposed to know this kind of thing? He was only eleven! He didn't think he should be planning on having tattoos or looking into weird things like runes just yet! The boy paused and thought of his Grandpa. He was rather good with runes... what was the one he always liked? "If I'm going by what my grandfather would probably like me to say it would be the Thurisaz rune... It has something to do with fire right?" Levi shrugged slightly, he was pretty sure that was the name his grandfather had used.

Harvey wasn't really sure he'd get a tattoo, like ever, though if they actually worked... well, it would be useful to have some added... help.

"I think I'd go with perfection, so the wunju rune, Professor," he answered. "I don't necessarily think it's the best one - I don't think there is such a thing, to be honest, since everyone is different, and so different runes would have different effects on people. But I think that's the best one for me, to remind me to strive towards perfection."

And perhaps make him a bit less clumsy, too.

Huh.. That...was a good question, actually... Rooney hadn't thought about it before now and was only now considering the logistics of it. "Wouldn't it take a lot of magic for it to do all of the things for you that it supposedly means, Professor? Or is it really as easy as any other tattoo?" His thoughts were going into overdrive and he was considering all of the runes he had a knowledge of. But Rooney was struggling to come to a finite answer as quickly as some of his peers. He definitely agreed with what Miss Charlotte said, nodding as she spoke but still trying to think of his own answer.

Nothing, though.

He had nothing to offer because honestly, it was a big decision. What if he said something now and then one day got something completely different and someone remembered what he had said right now. No. He couldn't make that sort of commitment to a rune right now. So he stayed quiet, but looked completely deep in his thoughts.

Maybe Professor Sokolov should talk to the Headmistress about changing the schedule of the lesson. Having lessons at 1pm was hard and Daisy was sure that that was the reason she couldn't concentrate. That and the really comfy seats.

Even when they were talking about cool things - like getting tattoos - the Slytherin still felt her eyelids growing reaaaally heavy as she looked over the textbook. No, focus. Get the wrong rune and you're probably stuck with defeat all your life. She shook her head, trying to wake herself up, and looked through the list.

She could've sworn she had never seen half of these before.

"I'd get Tiwaz, Professor!" She replied after raising her hand, finally picking a rune. "It means victory and honour which are important in every part of life." Also.... "It also look like an arrow, which is cool."

He was warming up to her. Zoryn could tell.

Though he did ignore one of her five questions... Sooooo that meant Zoryn would just have to ask him some other time, which Professor Sokolov had OBVIOUSLY planned all along. See, she had him all figured out.

What she didn't have all figured out, however, was what kind of runic tattoo would be best. Probably the coolest looking one. Which was... THIS ONE!!! Man, who knew textbooks could be useful!! "Othala," she nodded LOADS, as if the movement proved her point (which it didn't). "It kind of looks like a fish." That's why she'd get that one.

What would be better than a fish tattoo?

That's right. Nothing.

Except maybe an actual fish. Hm.

A tattoo? Ew. That always seemed like a terrible idea to Sinead; though maybe there were spells to get rid of them? That could change a lot...

Anyway, if she had to have one... Hm. Could runic tattoos affect magic? That wouldn't be so bad after all. She didn't exactly have an extensive knowledge of runes yet, but she could think of a couple that stood out to her and put her hand up as she finished copying down the rune from the board onto her parchment, the strokes tidy and meticulous.

"I'd like Laguz, Professor," she piped up with confidence when Sokolov turned to her. "It could link to Occlumency and Legilimency, couldn't it? And I'd like to learn. I think if you're in charge of your mind, it helps you to do better at everything, especially learning and concentrating on your magic." All things mental and 'uncovering the hidden' were going to appeal to Sinead; nothing appealed to her more than the idea of being able to use her subconscious to her will, and probably find out loads of amazing new bits of magic in doing so.

A runic tattoo? What on Earth was Professor Sokolov talking about? Skylar raised an eyebrow wondering why she was still taking the subject, but then remembered it was cause of her determination and ambition to be the best she could be. That and she was only a third year and not liable to focus her attentions more specifically until after she completed her OWLs.

"Wunjo or Fehu, probably." Yup. They seemed most motivational to her in ensuring competition of tasks and success. Things to do with success were undoubtedly a good thing, right?

True the battle part of it was the most exciting. And what was that with Valentine not having her stuff again. It intrigued him. And welp guess he would be giving Kenendy some points. Not even one answer before he had to answer a serious question. He was impressed.

"You would hope so, but some people have no common sense. But yes a curse and if they actually try invoking it..well it will backfire on them immediately"

Kenaz was a good one same with Nauthiz. Though he was surprised no one has said the extremely obvious one. He hoped since it was November that most even some first years would know some Runes. So far so good. Wunjo, good choice. Kenaz again. Dagaz, Eihwaz and then a number. Well that is surprising. Nothing wrong with that. Just was not expecting someone to want a number. Then a rune charm with Fehu and Gebo together. Very Nice. He nodded to all the answers until he heard one answer. Fair enough if you dont want a tattoo. Though before he could say anything she answered. So that was that. Inguz.

If you don't know the meanings of most runes then well it was a good idea to wait on a tattoo and at least learn one. For class maybe and not even for a tattoo. Still waiting and Kenaz again. Probably should have expected fire to be popular. Ansuz was a new one. But it was Mister Lewis's second question that he would actually have to answer.

"Ansuz is a fine one. But its mostly for helping with making wise decisions. which help with leadership and success. And no. Nothing that easy. Sorry to say"

Thurisaz was a interesting one as well. And Wunjo again. And another serious question.

"It's definitely not as easy as any other tattoo. The chances of it going wrong are high and increase depending on how complicated you make the tattoo. Example is The Helm of Awe and or Terror" Viktor pointed at what he had on the board. "You try invoking that incorrectly and you will suffer and even maybe be cursed. Sorry for answering your second question first and as for your first one. It would take a lot of magic. But you mostly pick and choose what aspects of the rune you want. Since as you said it would take a lot of magic to have all the properties of a single rune. Say you have an Kenaz tattoo. It could offer you some insight. But there will be a price. Same with any rune. There is always a price"

Still excellent question Prefect Bronwyn. Tiwaz and then Othala. Well no one even mentioned the one he was hoping someone would since it was in the Aegishjalmur. Well now time to say what The Helm of Awe was and for everyone's answers.

"Good answers everyone. Even the one's who didn't speak. I'm shocked that none of you said Algiz. Rune of Protection. Oh well. Onto what i have on the board. Aegishjalmur or know as The Helm of Awe and or Terror. It is one of the most powerful symbols in Norse Myths and one of the key runes in it is Algiz. Since you do want protection when you are running into battle. It was meant to inspire awe and fear. In the Fáfnismál, which is one of the poems in the Poetic Edda, which is a collection of Old Norse anonymous poems,the havoc-wreaking dragon Fafnir attributes much of his apparent invincibility to his use of the Helm of Awe. Okay that enough history about that. Now onto curses. Since well one way to hold a curse onto someone is through Tattoos. Ask Professor Hirsch i'm sure he would love to tell you more. Can anyone guess why this was the most spectacular way of cursing an enemy in Old Norse times? "

And a flick of his wand and just like magic a new picture was on his board

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OOC: I'll be moving on in around 24 hours

This was one of the few lessons Char paid full attention to. Well. Ish. Sometimes the professor said things and her brain went off on a tangent, but generally speaking she was all there. OOOH. Cursing poles! Char put her hand up. She'd seen a few of these, actually, not with gore and blood dripping, just a bare, consecrated skull, but still.

"That's a níðstang! You can channel the forces of the goddess of death through that, in Norse myth! And you carve in a bunch of runes and insults and things in the pole -which is SUPER long- and invoke them! Lots of negative ones mostly, or merkstave runes! Its a horse because you carve Ehwaz on its head, which is Odin's sacred horse! And I think its kind of like how wands work, where you have a stick part, and then the core, except the core is actually on the outside, the horse's skull is the core basically, and that's how the components come together to channel what you want."

OH WERE THEY GONNA MAKE SOME? Hopefully they wouldn't have to hurt any horses though, that was more of a Durmstrang and Koldovstoretz thing, wasn't it?