Typically, Zoryn wasn't Professor Kennedy's biggest fan. In fact, she didn't actually like him at all. He was basically the worst. BUT this term, was starting to turn a lot of things around. And her opinion of Professor Kennedy, was one of those things.

So when the Gryffindor walked through the classroom door, she actually gave the man WHAT COULD look like a smile. "Hi, Professor," had she accidentally shown up first again????

HOW THE HECK DID THIS KEEP HAPPENING???????

She literally almost walked right out, but that was way too much effort. No, she'd find a place to sit instead.

She walked into class in took a seat. Before saying "Hello Professor" greeting him.
Rose sat in one of the chairs, gripping a cup of hot chocolate waiting for her classmates. She was a new transfer student from another school in Paris. She was early to classes as usual. So just relaxed sipping her hot chocolate waiting for class to start.

Natasha made her way down to lake where class was gathering. "Good evening Professor." She said in her tone, shy but sincere. After pouring herself a cup of hot chocolate, she picked a chair in the back row and sat down, sipping her drink.

Benji made his way out to the lake, pulling his robes a little tighter around him. It was a bit chilly, but thankfully, he noticed it warmed up almost immediately when he got close to the makeshift classroom. Professor Kennedy must have put some heating charms up. He released the death grip he'd been clutching his robes with and stretched his fingers a bit. "Hello, Professor," he greeted. "Nice night, isn't it? And thank you for the tea!" He smiled and then busied himself with making a cuppa. Nothing like warm tea on a chilly night! He found his way to a chair that was perfectly in the middle, not too close to the front or the back. He settled in and sipped his tea, watching others arrive. Truthfully, he had his eye out for a certain arrival. He was hoping the Hufflepuff he was watching for would take the seat next to him, and he aaaaaaalmost thought about putting something there to save it for her, but he didn't want to be presumptuous. He didn't even know if she would be coming tonight, after all. He could feel a tinge of color spread across his cheeks as he thought about it and shook his head, trying to clear his mind. It didn't really work, but he still got comfortable and waited to see who would come in and what would happen tonight, trying not to look too desperate hopeful. Even if she wasn't there, he really was looking forward to Astronomy tonight. Hopefully the headmaster wouldn't show up randomly and freak him out like he'd been doing in other classes...

Tad headed to his evening class, he was glad that Astronomy was too late. He needed sleeeep. His dad told him about good places to take naps in the school but he never thought that it would actually prove useful at times now. It was a bit chilly so Tad had his small blanket with him in case it was cold for class too. Thankfully it wasn't, but he didn't want to make the trip back to return his blanket.

"Evening, Professor." Tad smiled up at him before having some hot chocolate, "Mm, this is good. Thank you!" He went over to join the other firsties from his house.

Making his way downTOWN to the lake, Józef couldn't help but wonder what it was with this school and having classes OUTSIDE. He didn't mind the cold, actually quite liked it, but still - it was WEIRD and Flynn hasn't said anything about that to him before he'd started, but then the whole experience at Hogwarts had been very different from what his cousin had described.

When he entered the makeshift classroom and noticed that the area had been heated, Jó pulled off his hat and shoved it into his bag. "Hi, Professor," he said, glancing at the table of drinks. He decided against getting one, though, and instead found a seat.

Now THIS was more like it!

See, he didn’t mind the earlier time for this lesson. In fact, it was BETTER because now he could get some more sleep. But that wasn’t the best part. The BEST apart was that this area was warm! Yes, WARM! He’d worn a scarf outside just in case - you couldn’t trust this weather, okay? - but now he found himself loosening it a little as he went to-

WOAH! Was those drinks for them? Hot drinks?

Lucas looked around to see if any of the others had drinks with them and then over at the Professor, to see if he was mad about any of this. But he had something with him too so....... this might be okay? It wasn’t as if the Headmaster was here which meant that it was okay, right? Maybe they could hide it as quickly as possible if the man arrived.

"Uh, hey, Professor," he said, before skipping over to go and get something for himself. There was an odd little smile on his face as he grabbed some hot chocolate - mmm! - and went to sit down.

This out him in a good mood. Could you tell?

A warm cup of tea pressed tightly between Chloe's gloved fingers went a long way to overcoming the chilly night air. Or was it early morning air? Either way, her fingers were cold and stiff, and the tea was helping immensely.

And now she could behave like a polite student. Chloe grinned at the professor as she moved toward the seats. "Good... morning, Professor. Thank you for the warm beverages. I hope you're well."

Kaitlynn was enjoying the walk to the lake for her Astronomy class. The lake was something special during the day, but at night, it was down right magical with the reflection of the moon reflecting of the water. The closer she got the more she seemed to relax.

"Hello, Professor," she said smiling as she reached the gathering spot. The warmer air hit her carrying the scent of hot chocolate and tea. She made her way over to the table of drinks and grabbed herself a good warm cup of English Breakfast. It wasn't just for drinking in the mornings you know. "Thanks for the drink." Without another word she went to take a seat, resisting the urge to just sit on the ground and stretch out her legs.

Lizzie, bundled up in her Canadian down filled jacket, followed the trail of students down to the lakes edge. Thankfully she'd thought ahead to the chill weather! As she reached the lake's edge she recognized a number of familiar faces, including her Professor's. She smiled at him, not saying much and being a little sleepy after a full day of other classes. She eyed the tea and other beverages on the nearby table and along with the other students she made herself a cup, holding the steaming cup in her two hands. Thankfully the Professor had also planned for the cold weather and cast warming charms around the place. Lizzie knew that the jacket would probably come off eventually over the span of the class but right now she still had a chill that she hoped the tea would solve.

Wondering where to stand she spotted Chloe who she'd met recently in her Care of Magical Creatures class and thought that looked like a good enough place to stand.

"Hey." she whispered to Chloe under her breath, feeling like the quietness and stillness of the lake and the night didn't warrant anything louder.

With a sip of her tea she looked up at the moon and sighed, she couldn't wait her second favourite class and second favourite thing, the stars.

It had been a long fall day and Septimus was glad that their latest Astronomy class wasn’t too late in the evening. Even more so this term given they all had to be up bright and early for their SORE exercises. It was still plenty dark as it neared 8pm for it was November. Dark and late enough to see stars and other celestial bodies which usually was the point of astronomy class so it worked out alright for everybody in the end. Especially since they were out by the lake and NOT up all the stairs of the astronomy tower.

“Good evening, Professor,” he greeted the man as he leaned off on one side nursing a cup of something warm. Tea, by the smell of it. And look…the professor had brought some out for them all. Septimus set his belongings down at an open space before moving to make himself some hot chocolate seeing as some of his classmates had already started to partake.

Abra didn't care what anyone said, it was cold enough at this time of year to make him shiver, and he did so all the way down to the lake. When he got there, however, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the makeshift classroom area was much warmer than he had been expecting, and the surprise probably showed on his face.

"Good evening, Professor Kennedy," Abra greeted the professor as he took a seat in one of the chairs that had been set up, and looked longingly over at the table of refreshments. He wanted a hot chocolate, he really, really did, but all Abra could think about was what might happen if the Headmaster showed up in this lesson, like he had that day in Muggle Studies. Would they get in trouble for accepting the drinks? He didn't want to chance it.

Along with her normal school robes, she added her house scarf along with a blue and bronze pair of gloves she had knitted on her own. She had unfortunately gotten used to wearing the school robes. Which actually wasn’t that warm to be honest. It really wasn’t terribly cold outside it was just windy and cool. Being very cold natured like she was she was cold like all of the time. BUT SHE LOVED THIS WEATHER. And yes the gloves and scarf were needed for now. ”Good evening, Professor Kennedy.”

By the time she had greeted the professor she could tell that there were heating charms that were put into place. She took off the scarf and gloves and put them in her bag. Heading over to the table she grabbed herself a hot cup of tea. Moving over to get a seat she found her best friend Chloe, waving at her with a grin. ”Hi.” scrunching her nose, and grinning cheekily at Chloe. Taking a sip of her tea. Mmmm that was perfect.

Astronomy was an acceptable class to have outside in the dead of night, but she was COLD and TIRED. But at least it was less terrifying to attend that Defense Against the Dark Arts. Bundled up in her coat, scarf, gloves, and hat again, Natalie made her way down to the Astronomy lesson by the lake.

It was her sixth year and she didn't really NEED to take Astronomy, but she found it rather fascinating, so she chose to keep it in her schedule.

"Hi, Professor," she said, teeth chattering behind her scarf, her little fingers tucked into her pockets. She would accept the hot tea, but it would most definitely put her to sleep. It didn't take much.

Astronomy class... Hopefully Professor Kennedy wouldn't mind Chase's witty and true remarks that he had made about the Headmaster a while ago back in Herbology class. Yes, yes, he HAD realized that he was out of line but still...

The boy rubbed his eyes and the ever present dark circles that were underneath it as he walked into the room. He was exhausted and was unsure if he'd make it through the evening thus he had fortunately prepared himself with a travel mug filled with caffeinated tea. "Professor..Any suggestions on caffeine alternatives? I have tea with me... " he said, trying his best to fight a yawn. He'd try his best to stay awake. Then he made his way further into the room. He grunted some response to his classmates.

Daisy was shivering slightly with the cold as she made her way to the Great Lake. She could feel that Heating Charms had been cast in the makeshift classroom, much to her relief. "Good evening, Professor Kennedy. I hope you are well," Daisy greeted with a grin as she grabbed herself some hot chocolate and found a place to sit. As she took a sip of her beverage, it seemed that some of Daisy's old quiddity had returned, thanks to Professor Kennedy's rules.

Coming from DADA yesterday night, Skyler was wondering if saying hello was okay.
"Good evening professor," she tried as she walked in, her voice broke, a couple of tears rolling down her face. She hurriedly wiped them away. She was getting in trouble for everything. Would she get in trouble for doing that? She did not know. Let's see.

Was Archer at all worried about the Headmaster showing up in this class like he had Muggle Studies? Not at all, though she did realize it was a possibility. Which is why she'd removed the charmed phoenix from her coat before leaving the dorm, not wanting to get Professor Kennedy fired the same way Professor Stewart had been recently. She and her classmates couldn't afford to lose any more of the nice professors, thanks.

She made her way to the area picked to be their classroom for the evening, glad that she didn't have to drag herself all the way up to the tallest tower in the castle for class. "Hey, professor," she greeted, making herself a cup of hot chocolate and finding herself a place to sit.

You know what? She could appreciate the earlier lessons. Not having to be up til midnight to learn about the galaxy to wake up at an obscene hour to run gave her just a bit of peace. The hot beverages over there as she approached did not. Quite the opposite really.

Much like Professor Wayland, Mr. Kennedy was also pushing her anxiety to new levels. What was it with these professors and directly breaking rules, thus turning them into rule breakers too--that's what they were now, by association and by taking even a sip of the tea or hot chocolate. The rules said no food or drink outside the kitchens and the Great Hall. Technically, this location wasn't even in the castle and probably didn't count but what if it did?? Scrimgeour went to see Stewart's class and now she'd gotten the axe (thank Merlin but that wasn't the point). What if the man came to this lesson too and they were all defiantly sipping away like he hadn't passed the laws???????

Was she required to report this???

Was this one of those things?????????

The Head Girl swore under her breath as she approached, placing both hands over her eyes and pretending she hadn't seen a thing. Her classmates weren't sipping, the Professor wasn't sipping, there wasn't a table inviting others to break the rules. Just....just breath Jessa.... If necessary, she would obliviate herself. It wasn't worth the stress and Merlin knew this term was shaping up to be plenty stressful on its own without their Professors forcing on them. Mr. Kennedy wanted to have tea, go ahead, but offering it to the students knowing what he knew and knowing she was obligated to report. It was like he wanted her having her millionth anxiety attack since September 2nd.

"Good evening, Mr. Kennedy." She greeted mildly. Eyes still closed, she fumbled about looking for a place and found her hands landing on several classmates. "Sorry sorry!!" But she wouldn't be opening them. She wouldn't open her eyes, see them sipping and have to take points. Nope nope nope. She didn't see who was sipping. There was, in fact, nothing to see. She would remain this way all night.

Skyler stood next to het chair, a few tears rolled down her face. She was honestly scared but she still did not sit or say anything with out permission. Headmaster had already ruined muggle studies and now what if he came out here?

Astronomy was right there with Divination for him.

So Zac wasn't all that enthusiastic as he made his way outside to the lake. No matter how cute the makeshift classroom was, he was still cranky about it being at 8 PM - when they had to be up bright and early for the mandatory run. He had a few other things to complain about as well but ever the silently annoyed type - he merely gave the professor a nod in greeting, and took a seat right at the corner of one of the rows and watched everything with disinterest.

He wasn't usually this negative about things, but his mother's letter had arrived after lunch - and it had basically sucked out whatever positive energy he had about him.

Daisy then spotted the anxious look on the features of the Head Girl and her face paled. It dawned on her what was going on and so she returned her cup to where the assortment of beverages was, feeling quite queasy. She sat back down and started to tremble with fear.

If anything, Hogwarts was getting much more complicated to figure out how to navigate through it, and if she was going to blame it on anyone, Stasya was blaming it on the headmaster and Professor Fletcher. She would have thought that if they were going to have basically the same rules in their lessons, they also would have enforced them the same. But maybe it was just another example of how ridiculous all the new rules were. Either way, it was making her that much more dedicated to the professors who were left, that she actually knew from before and knew how they worked. All she had to hope for was that they weren’t all going to get replaced before the outside world knew exactly how insane they were by thinking Scrimgeour was what the school needed. Military school wasn’t better than anything, ever. Or safer, really. Not if a student ended up fainting or otherwise ending up with a serious injury because of how hard they were being treated. (Although maybe that was what was needed for people to decide to reinstate Headmistress Hawthorne.)

Plus, unlike previous subjects that had lessons outside, she trusted Professor Kennedy to have their best interests in mind. Like the heating charms she sensed as she arrived at the makeshift classroom near the lake, and she’d given the professor an easy smile as she helped herself to a cup of hot tea before heading to an open seat. “Good evening, Professor Kennedy. Thank you for the tea.”

If the headmaster showed up, she’d just pretend she was working on an extra credit tasseomancy project. It wasn’t breaking the rules if it was related to the subject.

Skyler still wondered if it was allowed to sit down. She did not sit down but did grab a hot mug. Holding it with her hands was nice. Her tears had finally stopped.