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Lissy Longbottom · 05-25-2020, 09:40 PM

It was bright and early on this crisp fall morning, and Gabi was eager to get started. She had been thinking up this assignment all summer long and was eager to finally introduce it to her students - and she couldn't WAIT to see what they all came up with! She was standing in her usual spot - propped up against the edge of her desk, waiting for all the students to arrive. There was something different about the History of Magic professor today, though. What was it? Oh! She wasn't wearing lipstick. Odd style choice, since she never went a day without it. Or maybe she forgot?

"Come on in, everyone!" Gabi said with a smile as the students started to trickle in. Someone definitely had their coffee this morning. "We will get started here shortly," she added. She didn't plan on keeping them here long - she wanted them to get their assignments and then head out, so they could start brainstorming!

OOC: Welcome everyone to my LONG TERM History of Magic project! I'm super excited about this and I hope you all enjoy it

THIS IS PART ONE of the long term assignment. Please refer to the official rules post on how to go about completing the project after you finish the steps listed below! These should be done in TWO SEPARATE posts. Let me know if you have any questions!

Assignment Progression:
STEP ONE: Pick up your Newt cardboard Cutout!
STEP TWO: Sign your waiver and go have fun taking pictures of Newt!

hjhm · 05-27-2020, 05:06 AM

She likes long term assignments, it helps her creative side.... or just the idea that she has something to do when she's not doing anything. She's already getting nightmares from the upcoming NEWTs so this will be a great diversion other than yoga. The seventh year waited for her turn and then went to get her own cardboard cutout and wrote the specifics at the back:

Jillian Kim
Seventh Year
Slytherin

She's definitely borrowing a camera because she doesn't have one.

MadMadamMalfoy · 05-27-2020, 01:55 PM

Heath had no idea where this project was going, but he certainly wasn't expecting a reference to Flat Stanley. He vaguely remembered hearing that name sometime in muggle school, but he was almost positive his class never did the project. That was something he definitely would've remembered doing! He listened carefully to the assignment instructions. Take pictures with the cardboard Newt cutout around the school and make up stories to go with them… That part he got. What he didn't get was why did they have to call it Flat Newt? A "flat newt" sounded like something used in potion-making! No way was he calling it that! Flat Scamander, maybe? Flat Magizoologist?

Heath joined the line forming and eventually made his way to the front to claim his flat… cutout. He eyed the cameras, debating whether or not to borrow one. He didn't have one of his own, but his older brother did… and Fiy's camera was a lot more hi-tech than these. Maybe he could write and ask to borrow it for the project. For the time being, he took one of the cameras, just in case Fiy said no or it took too long to send his camera. He could always return it later if he didn't need it!

Materials in hand, Heath returned to his seat and wrote his information on the back of his Flat… guy:

Heathcliff Jones
3rd year
Ravenclaw

Chelliephone · 05-27-2020, 02:35 PM

Hmm. Well, this project certainly sounded interesting. They were going to be taking pictures of Flat Newt Scamander and then essentially keeping a journal of his experiences? K wondered if this would be a good excuse to be able to get permission from one of the Professors to try to get into the Forbidden Forest. There were SO many creatures in the forbidden forest, Newt definitely would have been THERE right?!

She stood up and filed through with the rest of her classmates, grabbing a flat newt and a camera at her turn, before returning to her desk and pulling out her quill to write her name.

Kimberly Amstern
4th Year
Hufflepuff

Sunflower · 05-27-2020, 03:15 PM

Jina laughed when the title of the assignment appeared on the blackboard. Flat Newt! Almost like taking care of a fake baby again, but one that is not needy at all. She did a life-sized Flat Jina project when she was in elementary school, so she already knew she would totally ace this assignment (unlike the previous term). She briefly wondered how relevant this was to studying the subject … oh! Explaining the rationale behind their own Flat Newt’s story would help them to better understand the historical figure’s thoughts and behaviour. This was going to be interesting.

She went to the front of the classroom and took a cardboard cutout and camera. Returning to her seat, she wrote her name on the back of her Flat Newt.

Fireheart · 05-27-2020, 04:04 PM

SPOILER!!: Mention of Kimmie before class starts

Flat Who? Avalon had never heard of this Stanley doll thing. It seemed a little boring, to just carry around some inanimate piece of paper. But the project involved photographs and writing - two things that she enjoyed - so maybe it wouldn't be too bad. At least it didn't involve anything weird. The Ravenlaw made her way to the front of the room, where she picked up her own cutout. She already had her own camera, so she didn't need one from the school. After she got back to her desk, she labeled Flat Newt with her name. Now to brainstorm some stories she could come up with for pictures around the castle.

Lissy Longbottom · 05-27-2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kayquilz

Flat...Stanley? Aboli was familiar with muggles and yet...had never heard of this before in her life. Nonetheless, she went up to grab her Flat Newt and to write her name and info on the back. He was kinda small...what if a certain roommate of hers set fire to it? What if she squished it????

"Professor, can we get a new one at any point in the semester if it...I dunno', accidentally catches FIRE or something?" Asking for a friend.

Also, yes, Aboli would need to burrow a camera. And she supposed she would have to be responsible for that, too.

Aboli earned a raised eyebrow and a small chuckle from Gabi. "If you're doing something that might endanger Newt's life, it MIGHT be a bit too dangerous for this assignment," she joked in reply. "But yes. Should something happen to Newt you can come get another one. Or simply repair him. I won't mind if he has a few scratches or band-aids holding him together," she grinned at her before turning to the rest of the class.

"As you all finish up gathering your materials, I have just one more thing before you all head off for the day. While I'm sure you're all going to be respectful of one another, I have a few ground rules I'm going to make you sign off on - just to keep everyone honest," she explained. She waved her wand, and a number of waivers appeared on each of the desks.

"The rules are relatively simple, but I'll go over them anyways. ONE - no invading anyone's privacy. This means no pictures of Newt in the loo or in the dorm rooms where people are sleeping. Additionally, no taking pictures of Newt during class or group meetings. Respect the time of the other students and professors," she began. "TWO - no copying or cheating. Work on this project on your own. No taking pictures for other students...you all know how seriously I take plagiarism. So don't even try it."

"Once you have taken your pictures, you will have to write three accompanying stories about Newt's adventure in that picture to go along with them. Later in the term, there will be assigned times for students to present their stories," she explained. "Please watch the noticeboard as I will post the days and times we will be doing presentations later in the term," she added, although they all surely knew by now where to get information for their classes.

"Once you have signed the waiver, you may bring it up to me and you are dismissed. I'll linger around here in case you have any questions I may need to answer," she said with a smile before taking a seat behind her desk, pulling out a stack of homework, and beginning to grade as the students wrapped up and signed ~~their lives away~~ their waivers.

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Originally Posted by Le waiver

"I, ____________________(your name here) solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: __________________ (sign here)

OOC: And part one is DONE! As Gabi instructed, please RP your character signing the waiver and then you're free to exit. THIS THREAD WILL REMAIN OPEN for the entirety of the project so if you have NOT had a chance to post your character getting a doll/signing the waiver, you can catch up at any time.

THE OFFICIAL RULES HAVE BEEN POSTED! If you have any questions, hit up Gabi IC or send me a VM/PM so I can help you out. Part Two will open later in the term and I will go over the instructions for that part of the project at that time. For now, focus on starting your posts and have fun with Newt!

Samia · 05-27-2020, 05:18 PM

Um.

Missa had had two coffees before this class. She refused to fall asleep in it like she had in the previous class. So, this was disappointing. They just had to take the doll, write their name and leave?

Sighing, and hoping to catch up on other studies - she got up and did so, writing her name at the back of her doll - while wondering what exactly were they learning about history with this lesson.

Or this long term project.

Nonetheless, she signed the wavier as instructed, before holding it out for the professor to take.

Quote:

”I, Missa Alana Renaldi solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Missa Renaldi

BanaBatGirl · 05-27-2020, 05:39 PM

Naturally Bernie forgot to grab the camera her first time in line, so she had to get BACK in line, after everyone else, and pick up a wizard camera to use with her Flat Scammy.

NOW that that was done, she narrowed her eyes at this anti-fun waver, and read it through CAREFULLY before picking up her quill. She supposed the rules made sense and Professor Recard was generally fair, so. Bernie was in.

Quote:

"I, Bernadette O. Grantham, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature:

kayquilz · 05-27-2020, 08:20 PM

Oh, Professor Recard. It wasn't her OWN actions Aboli was worried about, but she did not feel like getting into it right now. It was good to know that she could get a replacement if he, er, didn't survive. She was sure going to do her best to keep him in one, piece, though!

The writing part was annoying. Aboli didn't feel like coming up with a story. She wasn't a storyteller! And she wondered what this had to do with his HISTORICAL aspect...but maybe her story could tie in to the history. Whatever. Do it for the grade, she thought as she went to get the waiver and sign it. A waiver seemed a bit harsh in her opinion, but whatever. She hadn't been here in the past to know what all went down with things...and yeah, people's privacy was involved. Recard was probably just covering her bases.

Quote:

"I, Aboli Solomon Song, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Aboli Song

There. Aboli brought it up to Professor Recard.

itsjustjesse · 05-27-2020, 08:31 PM

Islay stood quietly and walked forward picking up her cutout Newt. Flat Newt was going to go everywhere with her – heck, she’d even shrink him down and put him in unthinkable places like in a bottle. What, she wasn’t going to be cruel or anything but it was Newt Scamander, he had been known for climbing into an impossibly small suitcase and working from within it.

“Thanks for this opportunity, Professor Recard” she smiled kindly. Her smile was almost a relieved smile, at least it wasn’t a screaming baby. Taking the waiver she signed hers and quickly turned it in.

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Originally Posted by Waiver

"I, Islay C. Moreau solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Islay Ceridwen Moreau

FearlessLeader19 · 05-27-2020, 09:12 PM

A new heading called ‘Rules’ was quickly written by Claudine onto the page in her book. She listened and jotted them down as accurately as possible for future reference. They were pretty straightforward ones so she was quite sure that there would be no issues on her part in keeping them. The latter part of the assignment, the part where they were required to do a write up, wasn’t something she was looking forward to, truthfully. See, Claudine preferred artwork as to being an ‘author’.

The waiver was read and signed neatly before she handed it to Recard.

Quote:

"I, Claudine Blaze, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature:

Now that this was all wrapped up, the girl exited the classroom with a soft ‘See you, Professor’. Already she was thinking that she’d get started on the assignment tomorrow as there were homework and other assignments to be completed today.

Daydreamer11 · 05-27-2020, 09:50 PM

So there were rules. Naya supposed that was a good thing with this lot. The rules were clearly explained and had to be signed off on. She guessed that no one would be able to say they didn’t know better when something crazy happened. It probably would anyway, but at least the professor tried.

Quote:

"I, Naya Lindsay solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Naya Lindsay

Once the waiver was signed, Naya handed it to the professor. Then she gathered up her things and prepared to leave.

aRogueOne · 05-27-2020, 11:57 PM

”Professor, what if we wanted to take a picture of our Newt with someone else’s Newt?” you know, to take their Newt’s on an adventure together. The three stories didn’t actually sound too bad. Sure, he wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about the project but it could have been worse. He could get it done in a day if he really wanted to and then he was free to focus on his NEWT revision.

Standing up, he headed over to the Professor and grabbed two waivers, one for himself and the other for Carsyn because, you know, they were on the same table and he was just being nice. ”I got one for you” a polite smile on his face as got back to his table and, pulling out a quill, he signed the waiver and headed back down to the front of the class to hand it in and then proceeded to head back to the table to collect his bag and remaining things before leaving.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ”Le waiver”

"I, Ewan George Jones, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Ewan George Jones

*PhoenixRising* · 05-28-2020, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GD2204

A flat wHaT? He’d grown up in a muggle house hold for the most part and had no idea what that was. Nope. Never heard of sending a cardboard cut-out around the world. With a bemused look on his face, the prefect tilted his head towards Carsyn and mumbled ”You ever heard of a flat Stanley before or is it just me?”. This sounded like something from muggle studies and not history of magic. Unless…

Carsyn looked over at her co-prefect when he whispered at her and shook her head. "No, but I wonder why his name is Stanley, ya know? Was he named after someone?"

Also, Aboli Song brought up a good question and it had Carsyn now thinking of the what ifs. Was she accident prone or something? But no matter though because it seemed they were eligible to get a second Newt if something should happen to him or repair him. She could only imagine some of her classmates bringing Newt back covered in singe marks and all wrinkled up too.

Wait, so did that mean that their Flat Newt wasn't to sleep in the dorm with them? Or if they did it, it had to picture of Newt in their own bed? Newt couldn't be in others beds.... Also what sort of presentations? Did they have to give an example of one of Newt's best adventures? She guessed more would come on a later date about this presentation, but for now she took one of the waivers to sign, reading it over beforehand. The crime? Were people going to commit felonies with a paper doll??? That seemed ridiculous.

"I, Carsyn Rose solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: __Carsyn Rose____

Watson · 05-28-2020, 01:37 AM

Noah listened to the Professor's instructions, jotting down a few notes here and there in his notebook. Right... nothing indecent like the dormitory or the bathrooms... Had to preserve Flat Stanley Newt's honor for sure. Yes.. Yes... Picking up his quill, he reached for the wavier to fill it out. After signing it, he walked up to Professor Recard and handed it to her. Mr. Newt would be in safe and responsible hands with Nam. Yes, ma'am.

Quote:

”I, Noah Nam, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Noah Nam

Anna Banana · 05-28-2020, 02:43 AM

Isla was already gathering up her materials, when Recard mentioned there was one more thing. Of course there was, because why would she think they'd get out of class early for once?

Ahhh. The rules. BOO. There were a million and one possibilities for this project and now there were just...a million. Heh. Not that she'd try to take pics in the loo anyway. Eww. Also, they had to present their pictures? Yikes. Isla wasn't one to enjoy public speaking, at least not when it came to talking about her assignments.

The second year read through the waiver and filled it out. Once she was done with it, she packed her stuff up, brought the waiver to Recard, then left. "Goodbye, Professor!" she said. "Thanks for the super short class! You're awesome!"

"I, Isla Olivia Bellchant, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature:

Fireheart · 05-28-2020, 03:16 AM

Normally, Avalon would have been taking detailed notes, but these rules seemed pretty easy. She would never take any pictures of her cutout in weird places, nor would she ever think of cheating. The waiver seemed a little extreme, but Avalon supposed that a professor could never be too sure that their students would follow the rules when it came to some people at Hogwarts. She signed the slip of paper and returned it to Professor Recard.

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Originally Posted by Waiver

"I, Avalon Sinclair, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Avalon Eloise Sinclair

As she packed up her belongings, Avalon tried to brainstorm some possible ideas for Newt stories. But it seemed her brain wasn't in creative mode this early in the morning. She stifled a yawn. Maybe after a little nap or a cup of tea she would be able to think more clearly.

hjhm · 05-28-2020, 01:43 PM

The rules are pretty straight-forward and reasonable. It was the same with that fake baby doll that Professor Schmoe gave them last year. So this standee is going to be treated the same way EXCEPT for the feeding and washing it part. Jillian doesn't have any questions for now.

The seventh year filled up the waiver as instructed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jillian's waiver

"I, Jillian Kim solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature:

Once she was done, she handed it over to Professor Recard.

Sunflower · 05-28-2020, 01:52 PM

The rules were simple and in her opinion, very sensible. She nodded as she listened, but was surprised when the professor said that they will be doing presentations later on. Um, couldn't they just submit the pictures and stories and not present them to the whole class? Jina was okay with answering questions in class (after rehearsing the exact words in her head at least once), but disliked having to stand up and speak for a long time while other students watched her. She hoped they could just read out what they wrote. Presenting is always easier when there is a script. Taking this assignment more seriously than she previously did, she signed the waiver and handed it to the professor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le waiver

"I, Jina Morin (your name here) solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature:

(sign here)

"Thanks, Professor. Bye!" And she left the classroom with her Flat Newt and camera.

Lissy Longbottom · 05-28-2020, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GD2204

”Professor, what if we wanted to take a picture of our Newt with someone else’s Newt?” you know, to take their Newt’s on an adventure together. The three stories didn’t actually sound too bad. Sure, he wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about the project but it could have been worse. He could get it done in a day if he really wanted to and then he was free to focus on his NEWT revision.

Standing up, he headed over to the Professor and grabbed two waivers, one for himself and the other for Carsyn because, you know, they were on the same table and he was just being nice. ”I got one for you” a polite smile on his face as got back to his table and, pulling out a quill, he signed the waiver and headed back down to the front of the class to hand it in and then proceeded to head back to the table to collect his bag and remaining things before leaving.

As the students filed out, Gabi smiled at each of them as they waved goodbye before turning to Ewan. Interesting question! One that she figured someone might have come up with, but there were already so many things for them to keep track of she didn't want to muddy up the rules, and figured she'd wait until someone brought it up.

"Newt can hang out with other Newt cutouts, as long as you BOTH take an individual picture and you BOTH write out a story in your own words," she explained. She knew their writing styles well enough by now to know if that rule wasn't being followed!

OOC: You can RP together with another person, as long as each person follows the criteria for the individual posts and submits their own link to the dropbox!

aRogueOne · 05-28-2020, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom

As the students filed out, Gabi smiled at each of them as they waved goodbye before turning to Ewan. Interesting question! One that she figured someone might have come up with, but there were already so many things for them to keep track of she didn't want to muddy up the rules, and figured she'd wait until someone brought it up.

"Newt can hang out with other Newt cutouts, as long as you BOTH take an individual picture and you BOTH write out a story in your own words," she explained. She knew their writing styles well enough by now to know if that rule wasn't being followed!

OOC: You can RP together with another person, as long as each person follows the criteria for the individual posts and submits their own link to the dropbox!

Packing up his things quickly, Ewan give one small nod and smiled at the professor. ”Thanks Professor. You know I wouldn’t copy anyone else’s story. Where’s the fun in that?”. After all, being creative and writing your own story was the best part of this task. Not looking after the stupid cardboard cut out of Newt.

With a friendly goodbye to his fellow prefect, Ewan headed for the door with his Newt safely tucked under his arm and the camera in his backpack.

Bazinga · 05-29-2020, 02:33 AM

She already had a camera so Chloe didn't need to take one of those. Listening to the Professor she started to gather her things. So this didn't seem like a hard project and she hoped it could be fun. Maybe one of her friends would want to do some weird photo-shoots with the twin Scamanders.

Getting up she gathered her things and walked to the front of the room with her flat NEWT. Waiting her turn she took the paper and signed it.

Quote:

"I, Chloe McCarthy solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Chloe McCarthy

emjay · 05-31-2020, 03:57 PM

There already were a lot of rules to this thing and Morgan was starting to zone out. You couldn't take pictures here, you couldn't take pictures there... ugh, boring. But! Class was over already? Sweet!

The Gryffindor hurried to sign the waiver, then slipped it onto the professor's desk before gathering his things to head out. "See ya, Professor!"

Quote:

"I, MF McCarthy solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Morgan McCarthy

Lissy Longbottom · 06-22-2020, 03:05 AM

"You're welcome...see you all later," Gabi said with a smile, nodding and addressing each student as they left. EEE! This was so exciting! Gabi had been dreaming of this project for a while so she was extremely excited to see what everyone came up with.

As she had said, she was going to stay in the room for a bit longer to allow everyone a chance to grab their things, and ask any questions they needed answered. Whistling softly, she returned to her grading.

OOC: As I said in the rules thread, this thread will remain open until the project ends so you can get "started" and RP the first bit of the assignment if you haven't yet! You can also utilize this thread to ask IC questions if necessary. Trust me, I'm watching you all in case you need me!

MadMadamMalfoy · 07-12-2020, 11:31 AM

So were they done now? Heath was ready to go back to bed! He blinked, looking toward the front as Professor Recard spoke again. Apparently not… He listened carefully to the explanation of the rules. Uhh… should he be taking notes on this? It seemed like a lot to remember, and his memory was a little fuzzy today. He was just going to chalk that up to sleepiness.

Just to be safe, he jotted down the rules on a blank sheet in his notebook. No sooner had he finished doing that that the waiver appeared on his desk. Wow, Recard was really going all out with this, wasn’t she? Heath had to respect that. Picking up his quill again, he gave the waiver a quick read over before signing it in his flowy, dramatic handwriting.

Quote:

"I, Heathcliff Ellison Jones, solemnly swear to follow the rules of the Flat Newt Scamander assignment, and understand that by breaking these rules, I will face the consequences of my actions, which will be whatever Professor Recard determines fits the crime."

Signature: Heathcliff E. Jones

WIth that, he packed up his supplies, being extra careful not to bend his Flat Scamander (still not calling him Flat Newt because that sounded disgusting!) as he put it in his bag. “Bye, Professor,” he said, handing her his waiver on the way out.

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