Minjae was not happy having to wake up early in the morning on a saturday. Meaning he had rolled out of his bed at 7:10 and had ran upstairs using various shortcuts. He could have slept in , pretend his alarm had not gone off or that he had no signature from his parents and enjoy his free day. He definitely would have done that had it not been for his extremely hard work to get his parents signature on the field trip permission slip. It had taken him over a week and a lot of begging for them to sign it so he didn't want his work to be in vain.

Not having breaking a sweat at all as he entered the observatory, Minjae opened up his school bag and rummaged inside of it to take out his permission slip. "Hey Professor" He greeted. "Do i give this now or later?" he waved the piece of paper a little "Also, isn't that bag heavy?"

7.30 AM! Too early.

Cole liked sleeping in especially on saturdays, but today they had to be up with the owls for the astronomy field trip that he did not want to miss. After eating porridge for breakfast in the great hall he trudged up to staircases to the observatory with his backpack bouncing familiarly behind his back. Heading inside he stifled a yawn as he greeted Professor Sandhu with a warm smile. "Good morning professor Sandhu!" Setting his backpack down, he rummaged around a little until he finally found his signed permission slip. Cole held it in hand as the only other boy there whom he remembered seeing on the train asked the same question he had on mind. He did though shoot the boy a small smile and a greeting. "Hello! I'm Cole. You're new right?"

SPOILER!!: Permisson slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: Cole Vance
House: Gryffindor
Year: Fifth

Any Disabilities/Allergies: None

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Cole Zackary Vance

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian:
Calvin Vance

Although it was a Saturday morning, Jina was excited to wake up early. A field trip to Addis Ababa! She had never been to Africa before, so she was looking forward to the trip. She brought her permission slip, which was signed by her dad. He was an astronomy enthusiast, so it was not difficult to convince him to let her go. As a muggle, he was mainly amazed that witches and wizards can go to Ethiopia in the morning and return to Scotland after lunch.

"Hi, Professor Sandhu! Hey guys, I’m Jina." She greeted the professor and the other students. She wondered what the professor had in her santa bag.

It was Saturday... this professor realized Saturday's were for sleeping right? But she just loved the stars and her mother signed the permission slip without even a second glance. A small yawn escaped her as she pushed her curly hair out of her face finally stepping into the room. She was... wow she was extra early. There were only a handful of students and the all looked older.

Great.

Now she’s be known as the overachiever. Thanks mom. She did not want that at all. She wanted to draw as little of attention to herself as possible the first few weeks. Yet here she was going on a field trip in the extra wee hours of the morning. Taking a deep breath she stepped further into the room, “Professor.” she nodded. Because she wouldn’t lie and say it was a good morning when she’d rather be in bed. She stepped further into the room unsure of where to go or who to stand by.

What doesn't go well on a Saturday? Waking up so early in the morning FOR A CLASS. Jillian was confused, yes. This is an Astronomy class and normally they have this class at night so having it so early in the morning when the sun is bright confused her a little bit.

She dashed through all the stairs which left her panting outside the door of their Astronomy classroom. You can relate to this if you're a Slytherin. She took a deep breath and calmed her heart beat before entering the classroom. She smiled at the professor as her hand slips inside her left pocket. Thank Merlin! she remembered to bring her permission slip. "Good morning, professor" greeting with a polite smile before taking the nearest seat she can find.

SPOILER!!: Permission slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: Jillian Kim
House: Slytherin
Year: Sixth year

Any Disabilities/Allergies: none

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature:


Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian:

There were going on a field trip!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Blake was behind excited and ready to go someone in the wizarding world .. or maybe they were going to the muggle world. He'd blend right in, since he spent all summer with his mom .. a muggle.

Smilng and ready to jump start the day Blake bounced into the class room .. he may have tripped on the door frame .. but no one saw that right?? Righting himself he stated "Hello Professor Sandhu. Here's my slip." He added handing her the signed form from his father.

Ok. Naya was generally a morning person, but class at 7:00 on a Saturday? She was awake.........barely. Still getting used to be back in school and all. There was no way, however, that she was going to miss a road trip. This was going to be good and even though Naya was a little sleepy, she was ready.

Entering the room, she noticed the professor sitting at her desk. “Good Morning Professor. I’m Naya and I’m really looking forward to this field trip.” Surveying the rest of the classroom, she said, “Hello people.” “Hey Cole, she added, after spotting her fellow Gryffindor. Then she saw Jillian, her friend from last year. She hadn’t had a chance to see her during the feast. “Hi Jillian, Naya said. Hopefully they would have a chance to catch up soon.

Naya found an empty seat and sat down before pulling her permission slip out of her backpack. Fortunately she had a few minutes to get herself prepared before it would be time to leave.

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Minjae stared at Cole for a long five seconds, probably making him uncomfortable but he was trying to wrap his question around his head. Was he new? "I've ...been here for three years?' he said slowly as he looked at the Gryffindor in slight concern. "Did you and Ewan hit your heads this summer or something?" He asked as he turned to the Professor. "Am i that forgettable, Professor?!"

Another day, another Astronomy Lesson, however this time around, it was to be held in the morning because...today is the day! Field trips were always the best in Noah's book because it allowed for adventures on the side. The only bit of downer would be the fact that they were going to a muggle place. For someone who was raised in a muggle community, this could be a bit of a bore BUT it will most definitely make things exciting and fun because it's going to be outside of Scotland. It'll be in a place he'd never been to before, and that's what makes it SUPER EXCITING.

And so, after quickly stuffing his face with breakfast, he again dashed towards the tower to assemble with his classmates hoping that his friends would be there already. It was going to be an awesome morning, he could tell!

"Great morning to you, professor!" he said in his usual bright disposition and made a beeline for her, and opened his backpack to retrieve his Permission Slip. Should the Professor take notice, Noah was quite prepared for the trip (all thanks to his mum, of course). In it was an extra shirt, a water bottle, a packet or two of trail mix, a waterproof jacket, and a foldable umbrella. He'd much prefer it if he didn't bring any of those except for his wand, but he will hear from his dad too if he didn't. Besides, he was told that "mummies know best". Unfolding the piece of parchment, Noah did a quick check, making sure that it was actually signed, and then placed it on top of the last permission slip that was already on the professor's table.

He too noticed the bag that was with their teacher but refrained from asking what was inside. He got the hunch anyway that it was a bunch of portkeys for them to get to the Observatory. Instead, he gave the professor another grin and then found himself a place among the crowd that was already forming inside the classroom. Catherine, Cece, Morgan...or Mark was nowhere to be found yet but soon enough they'll turn up. They wouldn't miss this trip, right? But hey, look! Charlie's here!

Anyway, Noah went on to socialize by mingling with the older kids. He caught an older girl introducing herself, and so he took the liberty to do the same. "Hey guys! Hi, Jina! Nice to meet ya. I'm Noah, by the way." he said giving everyone a salute in greeting. "Has anyone been to Ethiopia?" he asked them randomly and then realized that Charlie was over in one corner. "Charlie! Charlie. Over here!" You know what? He'd never understand shy kids. Ever.

Catherine was up bright and early since that morning had been scheduled in her calendar for a while, so she had been expecting it. Waking up early had never really been an issue for her - what with such a noise household she lived in - but she didn't want to be the first to arrive.

The first year wouldn't have been able to be the first one there even if she wanted to, however. She waited for a few other students to start making their way up to where they were supposed to go, and followed them from a distance.

She arrived at the observatory behind a few others and stood at the far back, but in an angle where she could still see the professor. She wanted to stand closer to the woman so she wouldn't miss whatever means they were using to travel - she assumed a portkey, or several, given the number of students - but there was no way she would get any closer to strangers anyone until either her best friend or brother were there. They could then do the talking and socialising and... whatever else for her.

Or even any of the older kids that she knew. Those would work too, but more in a shielding kind of way. They knew more magic, so it'd be helpful to have them around too.

It was only then that she heard Noah's voice all the way at the front. She deadpanned and pursed her lips before slowly edging her way there to make sure she handed in her permission slip at the same time he did because it was safer that way and the older woman could ask him questions instead of her.

As soon as that was dealt with, she backed up again because no, thank you. She didn't want to be the first and she was most definitely not standing where the entire classroom could see her, which meant bye Noah, as he was already bringing all the attention to himself.

Early morning? Not a problem. Didn't even sleep. Saturday? Also not a problem. What else would he be doing? Sure, Kaiser didn't take Astronomy at NEWT level, but he still went to the seminar stuff for pretty much all the lessons. It was imperative that he keep busy.

He edged around the door into the observatory and silently joined the growing group. Kaiser had his permission slip in one of his pockets, and may or may not have been bitter about the fact that, at the age of almost-nineteen, he still had a legal guardian that needed to sign said slip. His hands were also shoved out of sight, and his entirely dishevelled appearance should have been a surprise to nobody, were they to take note of him. Which was unlikely, as he was making an effort to keep his presence largely unobtrusive.

SPOILER!!: Permission Slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: Kaiser
House: Slytherin
Year: Seventh

Any Disabilities/Allergies: I'm fine n/a

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Kaiser

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Lorelai Stemp

Ok, this was not cool, not cool at all. Saturday and at 7:30 who wakes up this early on the weekends. Only crazy old people that's who. Eloise in all her bias had not put herself in that category even if she was ever closer to the age of 17. She had rushed down to grab a bagel and with it still in her mouth makes her way into the classroom. Oh, wait right she can't talk with food in her mouth. She takes the half-eaten bagel out of her mouth.

"Hiya Professor Sandhu, do i need to throw this out????"

Talking about her food obviously and luckily remember her slip thing she made her Aunt sign.

Things were looking up at this god awful hour.

A field trip. On the first Saturday that they were back at Hogwarts. At 7:30 in the morning. It was early for sure but not early enough to bother this Gryffindor even on a weekend. All things had been taken care of with more than enough time to get herself to the Observatory on time. There was NO WAY she was going to be late for this.

"Good morning, Professor," Rylee greeted Professor Sandhu with a warm smile. "Will you be needing this now or should I hold onto it?" she asked fishing out the slip of parchment from the bag she had slung over her right shoulder.



Rylee couldn't help but overhear Noah's question about anyone having been to Ethiopia. She hadn't been there but she HAD been to Uganda over the summer thanks to her cousins. It had been nothing short of simply AH-MA-ZING!

Gunnar was used to waking up early as a rule. He typically went for morning runs before breakfast and the day's classes. But one thing he wasn't used to? Saturday morning classes. At 7:30.

Honestly. He got up early five days a week, he should be allowed to sleep in a little bit on the weekends. Saturday classes should not be a thing. Especially ones at 7:30.

The Head Boy chose to forgo his early morning run and grumbled about it plenty over breakfast, but by the time he headed up to the astronomy tower, he was the perfect picture of an eager student ready for class. Because it was a field trip, after all.

"Good morning, Professor," he greeted Sandhu cheerfully as he placed his permission slip on her desk. He was of legal wizarding age now and did not understand why he needed a parent's signature, but his father explained to him that he was still considered his guardian until graduation. And so one Ethan McCarthy had signed the bottom of said permission slip before Gunnar left on the train on the first of September.

Usually the only thing that could motivate Cordelia to wake up this early on a weekend was quidditch practice, but she was roaring to go for this field trip. Cordelia had woken up extra early today to make sure that her backpack was packed with all the diabetes supplies, backup supplies, and fast acting glucose and snacks to keep her blood sugar up that she could possibly need. You know, everything that was necessary to keep her alive. These sorts of trips, while exciting, always made her a little nervous about what could happen in the event that she experienced a medical emergency. Professor Sandhu was aware of how to spot symptoms of severe hypoglycemia, yes? Cordelia could handle pretty much anything other than that on her own. Bounding into the classroom, Cordelia approached the professor to hand in her permission slip. ”Good morning, Professor Sandhu.” After handing in her permission slip, Cordelia joined the group of students. ”Hi Rylee! Hey Cole.” Woo! Get hyped for a FIELD TRIP! This was going to be far more exciting than sitting in a stuffy classroom all day.

Text Cut: permission slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: Cordelia Winklebleck
House: Gryffindor
Year: 4

Any Disabilities/Allergies: Type 1 Diabetes

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Cordelia Winklebleck

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Lorelai Stemp

Charlie glanced around and realized she hadn’t given up her permission slip. Wow what a bone head, “Uh Here professor...” She assumed that it was the right thing to do since everyone was handing in their slips.

Text Cut: Slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP
Name:Charlotte Rivers
House:Gryffindor
Year: 1st

Any Disabilities/Allergies: none

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Charlotte Rivers

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Gretchen Rivers

Just as she was about to go stand over by herself she heard one of her housemates say her name, well her nickname. There wasn’t a boy Charlie around was there? Cause this would be truly awful if it was. She walked over to join her housemate, “Morning Noah.” she recognized him from the table the night before. And she recognized Jina from the train when she nearly sat with her but got too scared.

All of these early mornings were slowly killing Ewan and he’d only been in school a few days. After stumbling out of bed and stifling a yawn, obviously waking up early enough to try out the new prefect’s bathroom that he’d recently acquired the rights to try, he stumbled, a little less groggily towards the astronomy tower, ready for today’s trip. Honestly, it really was a nice change be doing something like this. He honestly couldn’t remember the last time he’d had a lesson outside Hogwarts. Despite missing Hogwarts last year, it was still nice to have a change of pace. Besides, at least the university wouldn’t be as dusty as most of the classrooms seemed to be these days.

Greeting Professor Sandhu with a smile and a friendly “Good morning Professor” Ewan preceded to join the rest of the children, handing his signed slip in on the way, not really paying too much attention to the bag full of rather large objects. By now, he’d figured out that he would find out soon enough what was insure the bag.


And then, just like that, he’d heard his name and turned to see the boy with the butler talking about him. “Maybe if you’re going to talk about someone, make sure you can’t hear them?” his usually playful eyes now locked onto Minjae’s as he walked past, curious to see what his response was now that he’d been caught. Honestly, he didn't actually catch what he'd said but it was just too good an excuse not to joke around with him.

With a little shake of his head, he stopped next to his favourite Gryffindor, Rylee and Cordelia and gave them both a wide grin. “S’up girl on fire” greeting Rylee first before turning to Cordelia “Hey Cordelia”
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What was the deal with all the early morning classes? Was it a first year punishment, or were the professors really all early birds? So much for sleeping in on a Saturday, too. At least it wasn't a Hogsmeade weekend. Not that she was old enough to go there anyway.

On second thought, why was she even complaining? They were going on a field trip today, and what eleven year old didn't get excited about a field trip?! Isla had her permission form filled out and ready to go. She started to look around the room for a place to put it, when someone else asked about it. Waiting for an answer, she held on to the form for now.

"Good morning, Professor," she said. Yes, she was giving her a good morning greeting even though it was seven-something in the morning and on a Saturday. She had first impressions to make, and she planned on giving the best ones.

Cecelia Summers was so very excited to go on a field trip. SO. VERY. EXCITED! That wasn't to say that being in a state of excitement wasn't normal for her, because it WAS, but this particular lesson was one she'd been looking forward to since she'd found the permission slip. Speaking of, she was holding said slip tightly in her left hand, ready to pass it off to Professor Sandhu when the time was right. She wanted her to know that THIS second year was ready to GO. "Hi Professor! Today is going to be fun, I bet! I've got a good feeling."

SPOILER!!: Permission Slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: Cecelia Summers
House: Gryffindor
Year: Second

Any Disabilities/Allergies: N/A

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Cecelia Summers

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Ella Summers

Spotting Catherine slipping away from the crowd, the blonde headed over and nudged her friend gently. "Hi. If we need a buddy on this field trip, you want to be mine?" She smiled all hopeful-like at the Ravenclaw, wanting to spend some quality time with her and HOPEFULLY figure out why she'd been so down lately.

Claudine was in no way making an attempt to deny it: she was beyond excited for the field trip. The fact that it was early on a Saturday morning didn't even bother her; besides, she was almost always up around this time on the weekends. Claudine paused just as she stepped into the observatory, peering around for dust. It was a fact that she had already came to terms with but given that the first week for the term had almost gone by, she expected the place to be sufficiently less clean.

With a shrug, the Snakette trudged in. "Good morning, Professor,'' she greeted quietly and handing over her slip. Her face was fixed with a serious expression as usual but her excitement would have been betrayed thanks to her dark eyes seemingly shining. Quickly afterwards, she moved to find a spot to be a little away from the others.

SPOILER!!: Permission Slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: Claudine Blaze
House: Slytherin
Year: Second

Any Disabilities/Allergies: None

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Claudine Blaze

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Brooke Blaze

The older Nettie got - the more certain she was that she was NOT a morning person. If she did not get a full nine hours of sleep each night, she was basically useless. Which was how she was today. Her hair, while still neatly tucked beneath a dark black headband, was a little more limp than usual, and she hadn't really taken any time to accessorize this morning. Just her boring old uniform, no extra flirty bracelet or pair of diamond earrings like usual aside from the snicket locket from Eiji she always wore.

"Good morning Professor," she said, yawning despite herself as she spoke and handed her her permission slip. She wondered what was in the bag, but didn't have enough energy to ask.

SPOILER!!: Permission Slip

Name: Trinetta Gladin
House: Ravenclaw
Year: Sixth

Any Disabilities/Allergies: Strawberries

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Trinetta Gladin

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Lawrence Gladin

Oh BOY. First Astronomy lesson of the year and they were already GOING somewhere! Good thing Bernie's mum still took the liberty of opening all her mail for her, because she honestly would not have remembered to fill out this tiny slip of paper. Her mum has also helped/forced her to pack so there was no forgetting this paper tucked inside her Astronomy book along with a sappy note from her mum, which had made her turn red when she'd read it. Good thing she hadn't transfigured that textbook, haha!

SPOILER!!: Permission Slip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: BERNADETTE GRANTHAM
House: Griffinfork? Gryffindor, OK, got it
Year: 2

Any Disabilities/Allergies: She lacks the ability to keep her hands to herself! NONE

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Bernadette O. Grantham

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Ruth A. Grantham

With a smile and a, "HELLO!!" for Professor Sandhu, Bernie put her slip with the others and then made a beeline for someone she ALWAYS wanted to partner with.... Blake Ryan. "Hi Blake. Are you excited for the field trip? Do you think the uni is in a different timezone? Do you think the professor has a bunch of portkeys in that bag there? I bet she does. I've never used a portkey before, have you?"

Bernadette was feeling VERY chatty this morning. She hadn't been able to sleep, she'd been so afraid of missing this early Saturday class!!! Oh look, Claudine was here! Bernie waved enthusiastically to her. HI HI HI HI.

It was too early for a Saturday. Too. early. The fifth year had been seriously grumbling when he woke up earlier, only to realise that this was for Astronomy and they were going on a trip. It didn’t help with how tired he felt but there was a part of him, a large part of him, that felt excited about this. What would they see? What would they learn?

Lucas gave his pocket a quick pat to check for the permission slip as he entered the observatory. He’d lost count of how many times he’d checked for the permission slip but it felt necessary. He really didn’t want to be left behind, not for a trip like this. It was too good of an opportunity to miss.

It was probably because of this that he wasted no time in heading for Sandhu herself. "Hey, Professor Sandhu! I have something for you." Smiling, he took out the tiny slip that he’d gotten signed by his mum and held it out for her. He....... uh, also had something to talk to Sandhu about - a bunch of somethings - but this didn’t seem like a good time to bring it up.

Patience, Dakest.

Text Cut: Permission Slip; I was too lazy, forgive me

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP

On Saturday, the 4th of September, 2100, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be organising a field trip to the Addis Ababa University's observatory. The day will begin at 07:00 and end at 12:00 with lunch before returning to Hogwarts.

Name: Lucas Dakest
House: Gryffindor
Year: Fifth

Any Disabilities/Allergies: Butterscotch

I hereby absolve the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of any unfortunate effects that arise from my own my refusal to employ common sense and follow the instructions I am given.

Signature: Lucas Dakest

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Arya Dakest

Normally being up and dressed and ready for the day at 7:30 am on a Saturday would have been an absurd expectation, but it was the first class of Astronomy AND they were going on a field trip. So Louise got up bright and early, braided her red mane, got dressed, grabbed her bag and her permission slip and practically ran up to the Astronomy Tower.

"Hi Professor!" she greeted cheerfully and breathlessly as she made it inside. Then she handed her the signed permission slip and found a place in the classroom to wait. She was normally social, too, but she was just too eager to leave on the trip.