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The afternoon of December first was a chilly one, snow had fallen earlier in the day and there was a slight breeze that blew the fallen snow about the grounds. It's a good thing Professor Stewart choose to do her lesson inside even though one would suggest that this was most likely an outdoor lesson.
At exactly ten minutes to two in the afternoon, the door to the Transfiguration classroom swung open as normal. The room was differently set up then normal. All the desks and chairs were gone, including Professor Stewart's. Instead there's three outdoor fire-pits with two half circle seats that holds seven students (each pit can have 14 students sit around it). These pits and seating are in a straight line, one after the other, the room having been expanding to make it more comfortable.
On the left side of the room is a single seat which the professor is sat on waiting for you to arrive, a warm smile on her face. A smaller fire-pit sat burning before her just like each of the other pits. Wisps of smoke billowing up towards the ceiling and around the room but it doesn't smell like smoke, nor is it hard to breath. There's a quiet, relaxing crackling coming from the fires but otherwise the room is silent.
Besides what you already see there is no other hints towards the days lesson. The large blackboard that is beside the Professors seat only has a few instructions on it.
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Take a seat and make yourself comfortable.
Each fire was being magically contained to a certain height, temperature and there would be no sparks from the fire leaping about.
OOC: This is not the first lesson the students have attended this term. If you like your students are welcome to call Professor Stewart, Professor Cami (Camilla) to lessen any confusion between the Muggle Studies professor and herself. Please make yourselves familiar with the Transfiguration and SnitchSeeker rules before posting. The lesson will continue in roughly 24 hours. has begun. As always you're welcome to jump right in!
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Ravenclaw
First Year
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SPOILER!!: Derf & Olivia!
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HE HAD THIS PROFESSOR! HE HAD KARMIC DEPT TO PAY OFF!
Or so his BIG OL' MOONCALF sized eyes were trying to plead with the woman when she came over as well. He couldn't be TOO sure why Olivia was acting all weird...but it wasn't the fire or the smoke since she had been fine up until they had started practicing. Which made him wonder why Cameron had peeked in and then bolted earlier...but he could think about that later because right NOW Olivia was in distress.
So...she had been OKAY until...oh...well...he wasn't sure WHY - other than he had a fear of plants and any time HE saw one of those he got all frozen in place feeling like he might secrete himself and such - but he definiately recognized the look in her eyes. It was one he saw in Abey too, you know? Not entirely the same but the pit of self doubt was there along with OTHER things.
Not knowing WHAT to do but racking his brain for something transfigure-y he rolled with the first thing that came to mind. Even IF it was plant related.
Only he got about midway through his clockwise circular rotation before remembering that he really could NOT do this spell properly. Like...at all.
Oh well here goes nothing? "Orchideous--------s S-s-stiriacus?" It was wilted, lacking petals - like...there were only three on it and in varying sizes - and definitely made from something more like felt than ACTUAL flower...but he had conjured it.
A pathetic daisy.
Which he held out to Olivia to take her mind off the other things being transfigured? Maybe?
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Olivia had stood, stock still, and surveyed the classroom before making a move towards the exit. Daggers were flying and it made her just a little less than uncomfortable being so close to them. What if one went astray and struck her? The blonde would need to keep her guard firmly in place whilst making her exit. Taking a tentative step in that direction....she suddenly heard...What? Was someone speaking to her?.....
Eyes quickly darting around the room, they came to rest on little Derfael. He was...offering to help her...Blinking fat tears out of her eyes, Liv offered a watery smile (as best a smile as she could manage). Let's be honest here, it still looked completely painful. "I'm.....I'm going to....to leave." With too much talking, the sobbing had grown more noticeable, so she quickly shut her mouth, shaking her head towards their professor. Did Olivia need help out of this room? Maybe...but did she want anyone disrupting their classwork?...Not really. If they were comfortable with all this, more power to them. She could sort herself out. Had been for a while now.
Liv did, however, drape her arms around the Puffer boy for just a moment....catching sight of Stasya. Her little lioness didn't need to worry herself. She'd be okay...after some tea and a snack. Hopefully. "No...I'm just.....No, it's okay."
Don't worry Derf, Camilla saw what he was trying to do and had to smile. His efforts in making the older girl feel better was very sweet. She also understood Olivia's need to leave the room just then. "You're welcome to go into the sitting area at my office for a bit if you like. There's a table with tea, water and some pastry's," she offered quietly. It was up to her what she felt up to doing.
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It was time to get everyone's attention and end the activity. "Alright everyone," Professor Stewart called out waving a hand in the air to gather everyone's attention. "That's all the time we have for the days activity so please put your wands away and your daggers over by the boards against the wall." She would take care of them once the lesson was fully over, they still had just a couple more minutes. "You all did an amazing job today. As far as points go for the activity... Hufflepuff has 21, Gryffindor has 13, Slytherin got 4 and Ravenclaw has 3." The activity hadn't been much of an easy one so she was actually surprised they had done this well.
Pulling her wand out from her robes the women gave it a wave reveling her desk that always sat in the front of the room. On top of the desk was several bags of marshmallows and sticks. "With a lesson such as this one that had a clear danger factor to it, you all proved not only to me but yourselves how serious you all can be. For that, before you all gather your things and leave you may get yourself a stick and some marshmallows to cook over the fire-pits." They had all earned it.
"While your getting your things together and eating I'd like what you all think was important about today's lesson. What was the importance of the activity, what was I trying to teach you and what did you get out of it?" This was always an important aspect of each lesson. Hearing what her students had or hadn't learned helped her to know where each of them was at in the subject and what they might need to focus more on.
OOC: That's the end of the lesson everyone! Thanks so much for coming!
I'm leaving this open a few more hours for the students to pack up and roast some marshmallows if they like! (Cami and I feel they all earned it!) There's also some quick questions they're welcome to answer before they leave if they choose to. <3
You may also finish up the activities if you like as always!
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The end of the lesson already? You know what that means. Vivian immediately bounced and took out her three marshmallow packs from her bag. Yeah, it wasn't a lot but she felt really really friendly today and wanted to just share with everyone, though she'd leave a portion for her she-snake squad if there were some left. Her daddy better send more packs soon!
Ripping open a pack, Vivian took two marshmallows and held up her opened pack of sugar soft confections. "Marshmallows for everyone!"
Nomnomnomnom.
She grabbed a stick and skewered her marshmallows before roasting them on the fire. Aaaahhhhh, she loved this class.
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Oh, marshmallows!
"I want some!" Jessa hopped out of the line now that the lesson was over and made an immediate beeline for Vivian. What a brilliant way to end the class, shame Olivia wasn't much feeling up for it. The Ravenclaw moved closer to the girl and helped herself to a few. These would be brilliant with some milk. Could they get the House elves to take them some?
She got herself a stick and held hers over the magical fire. Ah, what a way to end her favourite subject's lesson.
Could they do this all the time?
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Kyle was determined as he stepped up to the line this time. His dagger looked much better. It was fairly straight and kind of balanced, from what he could tell. It was kind of hard to tell with the sheath on it. This time he waited and watched for the board to turn colors. Then, right after the board turned, he threw his dagger through a green hole. That was it! He'd earned points for Slytherin! He was ecstatic! He bounced a little then skipped his way away from the boards.
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Transfiguration Lesson One - Smoke to Daggers 
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