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ArianaBlack · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2021, 04:08 PM

Professor Schmoe put up plenty of notices to help you remember that you’re having class on the grounds today, so errrrr… Hopefully you did remember. Was this wishful thinking? Mayhaps. It was unusual to have a Muggle Studies lesson outside, after all.

Anyway. Just as promised, Professor Schmoe is standing (in all his uncomfortable, noodle-y glory) by a large fire pit. Was that here before? Hmmm... The whiteboard surely wasn’t! That had come all the way from his classroom. While your professor is still quite twitchy (something he couldn't seem to shake after last term), he does look significantly less miserable than he had in previous times. Still a little miserable though - but then again, aren't we all?

Though the fire pit is not yet… fired up, there are 4 large tree trunks set up around it so that you could sit as you wait for class to begin. Finneas asks that you keep chatter to a minimum, but otherwise busies himself by reorganizing his small supply table. What could Finneas have in store for you today? Surely you weren't here to sing campfire songs... Though that could also be arranged. Care to join frog choir, anyone?
 

 OOC: Hello, hello! AND WELCOME! We’re smudging some days around & saying this class is taking place the first week of school, so it’d be one of your first lessons with the Schmoemeister this term! While you’re here please take a look at the classroom rules (they’ve changed since last term). ~~Annnnd I’ll post in about 24-28 hours to officially start the lesson.~~ Lesson has STARTED, post as if you've been here all along.
 

Lesson Progress: 
+ Arrivals & Question 1: What is empathy? What might it look like in practice?
+ Opening Activity Part One: Write down an assumption
+ Opening Activity Part Two: Reflection
+ Responses & Question 2: Why is it harmful to make assumptions and believe stereotypes about muggles? How do we move forward and beyond from buying into such beliefs?
+ Final Activity: Toss assumptions into the fire & make s'mores!

astrocat · 05-07-2021, 04:14 PM

This was one of Ash's favorite classes. And teachers. Plus, Schmoe stood up for them, so he deserved at least some respect. "Hello, Schmoe." That rhymed. "Fist bump?" She held out her hand. And no, she was not going to sit down until she received a fist bump. "I hope we get s'mores." She didn't even like s'mores. But they made her feel like she was around a campfire with her friends, and she enjoyed that feeling.

love-for-HP · 05-07-2021, 04:17 PM

Blake had in fact seen all the notices for muggle studies class so he had made his way to the grounds.

"Professor" Blake said smiling and taking a seat on the ground stretching his legs out rather than sitting on the logs. He was kind of excited to start fires - at least that's what he thought they were doing.

Stefan · 05-07-2021, 04:30 PM

Technically, as an elective class, Noah didn't have the need to take Muggle Studies that term, but because he still hasn't figured out what he wanted to do with his life, he thought he might as well collect as many OWL scores as possible and then wing it from there.

The fifth year had to take an u-turn as he remembered that for the day's MS class, it was to happen on the grounds, and by the looks of it, they'd be making fire... by hand. Ah. Poor muggles and their poor ways. "Hello Professor Shmoemeister, sir." a nod and a casual salute was offered to the man, as he took a spot beside an older student, Blake. "'Sup, mate?" Noah took the Slytherin's cue and he too sat on the ground.

DuckyLinJi · 05-07-2021, 04:38 PM

Uh…. the first year had arrived at the muggle studies classroom only to be greeted with an empty classroom and it took a moment for him to remember that class was going to be held outside for today.

This was why he was RUNNING through the corridors and over the grounds . Noticing a large fire pit in the distance, the hufflepuff squinted his eyes to see if the professor standing near it was the muggle studies professor and when he realized that he was he ran again until he had reached the place.

”He-“ breeeeaaaathe ”Lo Profes” he hunched over and began coughing loudly as he tried to catch his breath. ”sor”

He had to sit down. Which was exactly what he did as he moved to one of the large tree trunks near the fire.

Sangeetha · 05-07-2021, 05:07 PM

Kaira walked into the class. Gosh, wasn't she excited? Outdoor classes, funnnnn!! The fire pit looked promising! Never a boring day at Hogwarts!

'Hey Professor! How have you been?,' she asked cheerfully after taking a seat near the fire pit.

*Kolyander* · 05-07-2021, 05:21 PM

There wasn't anyway that the notices Professor Schmoe had put up had gone missed by her. Not to mention he was her Head of House so clearly she knew all about his upcoming lesson. It was also on her schedule and in her special book that was charmed to alert of lessons. The only thing she needed to work on with that.. was where the lesson was being held. In this case however she already knew. Outside.

Dahlia had given herself more than enough time to get to where the lesson was being held out on the grounds. "Good afternoon, Professor." She managed a soft smile before taking a seat on one of the logs near the fire pit, setting her bag down on the ground at her feet.

Felixir · 05-07-2021, 05:54 PM

Joy of joys. A late afternoon class; as if they hadn't done enough mixing with the rabble for one day. Most of the time, Nem could deal, even got a kick out of it, but this was just one of those days where their tolerance for others (not at a very promising level to begin with) was stretched to its limit from the word 'go'. They'd considered dropping this class entirely - one look at the schedule was enough, given they only originally took Muggle Studies for the benefit of Schmoe's company anyway, and had a project or four they could be working on during this time - but many of the other students seemed to be enjoying Nem's company almost as much as Nem enjoyed theirs. And who were they to deprive anyone.

The 'when', the 'who', and the 'where' were covered, and as for the 'bring'... two out of three would have to do. Maybe one and a half.

Nem strode up to the group gathering around the unlit fire pit, affording Schmoe an almost inaudible "Schmoe," of greeting as they passed him, taking note of the seating arrangements and swiftly discounting every option. They moved off to stand in a space set slightly back from the tree trunks, so they had a clear view of the class, the professor, the castle, and the others who were still arriving. And the fire pit. Obviously.

DaniDiNardo · 05-07-2021, 06:45 PM

Muggle Studies had become....a weird class.

Like.....a really weird class. All the memories of the past term, the conflicting views, the things she was no longer allowed to say, Professor Schmoe in all his nervous glory, all these things and more left Emmerson Cambridge not knowing how to act [s]again[/i]. Someone needed to give her a handbook--not the regular school one, but one for navigating this new, tense climate.

"Here Professor, I thought you could use some bread from the Great Hall as a picker upper." She said, coming to a stop before the man. "Makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside like the world is okay because it's soooo good." She'd already had some during lunch.

Here in the great outdoors with a bunch of people she wasn't particularly interested, Emm made the obvious choice. She moved to stand by Nem. Lots of kids were giving them weird and mean looks lately. On some level, she could relate.

"I have extra bread if you want it." She offered her f r i e n d helpfully. Outcasts had to stick together and while she wasn't NEARLY as big a pariah as Nem had made themselves, people liked bringing up her actions over the last year, too. Some people were just so obsessed with her that they talked her even when she wasn't there. Must be boring having such a petty life.

Hmph!

pundantic · 05-07-2021, 07:37 PM

The only Professor at this school worth ANYTHING after last term was Schmoe, in Kale Trent's humble estimation. All the others had abandoned the students to Rosier and his goons, and no, Kale did not forgive them. He didn't care that the Professors peddled some lame excuse that they were biding their time and it wasn't safe and blahblahblah. While they waited for an opening to defy Rosier, kids suffered.

And Kale didn't forgive them for any of it.

But Schmoe, sweet baby Schmoe, had tried. He'd fought back. He'd been schmoe much better than his colleagues and Kale was a B I G fan. So he was hyped when he saw the notices for Muggle Studies. No way he was going to forget to show up.

With a bit of a bounce, perhaps performative in nature as the castle was still super triggering, Kale smiled at Schmoe as he joined the Muggle Studies class on the grounds. "Evening, Professor."

Fireheart · 05-07-2021, 07:54 PM

Avalon never would have expected that Muggle Studies—of all classes—would be the one she was most looking forward to this year. It wasn't exactly because of the subject matter. No, while she enjoyed learning about Muggles, she really elected to take the course again because of Professor Schmoe. As bizarre as her Head of House was, she loved him nevertheless. And she was so relieved that the Neo-Alliance was no longer here to wreak havoc on his class.

As she made her way across the grounds, she almost wanted to hug him. But he still looked a little nervous, and she didn't want to freak him out. So she settled for a big smile as she took a seat on one of the tree trunks next to Dahlia. "Hi, Professor Schmoe." Avalon glanced at the firepit, then back to the castle. Merlin, she hoped they weren't going to be singing campfire songs. Unless there were s'mores involved. Then she might be able to make an exception.

siriusblackliveson · 05-07-2021, 08:44 PM

She didn't want to do this class. She supposed it was all an elective for her OWLs but seriously, after last term why would she want to worry about being ousted for not being pure in Wizarding blood. She tried to flounce the worry right off her back but seriously this term was harder and harder to deal with. Coming closer to the fire pit that she wouldn't mind having around full time she smiled, "Hello Professor." Come on He was a super nice person and he deserved all the kindness.

aRogueOne · 05-07-2021, 09:03 PM

Being out the fresh air really felt like a blessing today. Ingrid had a wide smile on her as she strode through the grounds, her long hair billowing behind her like a dark curtain as she made her way towards where her Muggle Studies lesson was being held today.

“Hello Professor. You look…er…happy this evening?” She never quite knew how to describe her Muggle Studies professor because he always seemed so awkward. Like when you’re in the same room as your parents and they kiss or something and you just can’t stand looking because it’s disgusting. Okay, maybe that was being a little dramatic, partly because she’d never actually had that problem to begin but that was besides the point.

“Do you need a hand lighting the firepits Professor?” she asked politely, a small smile on her face as she made her way towards the other students, not really expecting him to need any help at all. By the looks of it, they were most likely making S’mores or some other muggle type thingy. Not wanting to stand, the youngest Luck placed her backpack up against a log and then sat down around the firepit, her eyes on the grounds around them. What were the chances that a creature would sniff out any of the treats that Schmoe had obviously prepared for them and came to investigate? One could only hope.

Waddles · 05-07-2021, 09:16 PM

Class outside was one of Mamie's favorite things. Soup, outside, and flying. Not in that order. She was grinning broadly by the time she got to the...fire pit? Were they camping? If so, she would ace this Muggle Studies class.

She liked camping.

"Hello, Professor Schmoe!" she said brightly before taking a sit on one of the logs, making sure to leave room in case Ashley or anybody else wanted to sit by her.

Chelliephone · 05-07-2021, 10:43 PM

Muggle Studies was his favorite class now, for obvious reasons, and the fact it was close to the end of another day and outside was even better. Evan hadn't forgotten where to go, if only because he'd been kind of looking forward to it all day. As he approached, he could see the large trunks, and the fire pit which... very much looked like they were having a some type of camp out. The sight made him nostalgic for home and for the previous summer.

But what didn't fit with the camping theme, was the whiteboard that looked very out of place. But obviously for a class, it was necessary, so it was the quiet reminder that this was a class and should still be taken somewhat seriously.

Approaching the group, Evan gave his head of house a polite nod and a "Good afternoon, sir." before finding himself a spot as well to sit. He could see a lot of his fellow year mates, as well as some other familiar faces, but decided against sitting on one of the logs with anyone in case some of the youngers wanted those seats. So instead, he also found himself a free spot on the ground and lowered himself criss cross applesauce, pulling his bag into his lap just in case he'd need to pull out pen and paper for notes.

FearlessLeader19 · 05-07-2021, 10:54 PM

It was that time of the afternoon for Muggle Studies and Claudine made her way out to the Lake. She knew she hadn’t gotten the venue mixed up since there was a large firepit as Schmoe had said there would be. And there was the man himself. The sixth year looked hard at him as she approached. It was hard to forget the image of him occasionally twitching at the Feast. Was he still twitching now? He was. Poor Schmoe.

“Hello, Professor,’’ Claudine greeted warmly and with a genuine smile on her face. She started to walk past him to take a seat but then paused, debating with herself. There was an inward battle of words tossing in her mind. “I’m happy that you’re happier now.’’ With the words finally out of her mouth, she hurried away without waiting for a reply. Being all mushy and feelsy out in public was not Claudine Blaze but you know what? Her words to Schmoe about him being happier were sincere. After all, it hadn't been forgotten that the man had been one of her rescuers at the end of the last school year.

Claudine eyed Blake Ryan and Noah. Was sitting on the ground allowed? With a mental shrug, she headed the two boys’ way. “Blake. Noah.’’ She sank to the ground beside her Housemate, sitting cross legged. “Your hair looks better with jam in it,’’ the sixth year told Blake nonchalantly.

LilFox06 · 05-08-2021, 12:26 AM

Misa was here for a very specific reason. After last year... she was hoping that this would just make her feel a little closer to the muggle world. She needed that.

But she was also nervous about what this would be like after the previous year. She'd heard about some of the things that happened and she couldn't help but feel bad for the Professor. Poor guy.

"Hello, Professor." she greeted in her usual soft voice. She then quietly took a seat on one of the tree!benches.

SilverTiger · 05-08-2021, 12:50 AM

She hadn’t really needed all the notices about Muggle Studies to remember where to go. Being outside was odd. She remembered everything she’d seen at the end of last term, but it wasn’t going to stop her from getting fresh air. Even if Gracelyn had rather expected there to be reminders of past events when she’d gone out there. It was easier to just focus on the giant fire pit where everyone was gathering. Bonfires usually meant things like storytelling and smores, both of which were good things.

She had given the professor a smile as she’d arrived. “Good afternoon, Professor Schmoe,” she greeted him, heading over to sit on the log by Mamie. Hopefully this was going to be like most of the other lessons they’d had. Fascinating but less tense than everything last term had been. Muggle Studies was supposed to be fun, after all.

Watson · 05-08-2021, 01:05 AM

Lisa was super excited for an outdoors class! So the young Ravenclaw had happily grabbed her daisy sunglasses before popping down seven flights of stairs aaaaaaaand then outside. She was just jamming and humming along to a song that was stuck in her head as she approached the location of the class. It was easy to spot because there was a gaggle of students, trees trunks, and a very tall Head of House.

She craned her head up to look at the man who was more than two feet taller than her. Merlin. His noodley arms were longer than her whole torso. At times, she wondered if he was part giant, elf, or Star Wars alien. She hadn’t quite figured out just exactly what he was. After her conversation with Daniel, she still had some theories about him. Was he good? Was he not good? Lisa couldn’t tell.. “Hello fearless Ravenclaw Head of House Schmoe!” she said, saluting him with a straight face cause EVERYTHING was normal and she TOTALLY didn’t suspect him.

After doing that, she rushed over to where Daniel was. She leaned over to him and whispered. “So who owes who chocolate frogs?? He’s the Muggle Studies Professor so is this a truce on the frog thing, Batman?”

Cassirin · 05-08-2021, 01:19 AM

Phoebe felt a great glowing love in her heart for Professor Schmoe. He was back this term, even when everything about last term had broken his heart, and he had a hard road ahead to overcome all the prejudice learned last term. The sixth year bopped up to the professor and offered him a farthing.

"I found this and kept it for you, professor. It's so little and cute compared to our money. So cute. For you!" She left the coin with him and sat next to Kale on one of the logs. "Bet you I can light someone's shoelaces on fire with a nonverbal."

kayquilz · 05-08-2021, 01:36 AM

Victoria was very glad she wasn't late for this class.

She had been awful late to an awful lot of classes. She tried not to be late for Headmaster Trent's classes, but this guy? He seemed like a pushover, and V knew she'd be able to be late without much flack.

BUT IT DIDN'T MATTER TODAY BECAUSE SHE WASN'T LATE, SO HA!

And she would have stood near Lisa, but since LISA was near stinky DANIEL, she decided to remain by herself near NO ONE and just take out her notebook to start the doodling process she did in every class because a lot of things were boring when magic wasn't involved. Her transfiguration book was covered in doodles already when they had more theory based lessons...and ha, they'd only have like, two, so far! She hoped she would make friends with someone who took good notes because V was certainly no notes-taker.

She stayed standing next to one of the large logs and just hopped from one foot to the other as she drew stars across the top of her parchment in her notebook. Then she drew a mean picture of Daniel, and she gave him a gross mustache.

Ha!

Now he looked gross.

MadAlice · 05-08-2021, 03:34 AM

Muggle Studies hadn't been one of the classes Violet particularly cared for, but after her conversations with Professor Schmoe the past few years, Violet couldn't help kind of liking them now. And she was glad to see the professor looking a lot better than he had the last time she was him.

"Hello, Professor, you're looking well," she greeted him as she entered the class.

Lady of Light · 05-08-2021, 06:31 AM

Outdoors muggle studies class!!

Valentina quickly made her way or rather, danced her way down to the grounds for the lesson, feeling.. quite cheerful for once. Not sure why exactly but it had been a pretty good day so far.

"Professor! Hi!!" Val greeted with a smile as she looked around for a moment. Hmm, interesting setup. She decided to remain standing by one of the trunks, humming a tune.

Harron Peasley · 05-08-2021, 08:12 AM

Long hair braided down her back for a change, Florrie approached the firepit with her usual uninterested look. Muggle Studies was an okay lesson, and she did feel such sympathy for the bumbling Professor but she wasn't going to show that. If he did a lesson on something she was great at, like snowboarding or something, she would probably decide he was her favourite teacher and praise him to no end. But for now, he merely got a, "Hello, Professor Schmoe," in greeting.

She'd surveyed the students already gathered as she approached, and offered Phoebe and Kale a winning smile as she joined their tree trunk.

Had this been charmed to prevent her from getting a numb bum? Because she could feel that happening already.

MadMadamMalfoy · 05-08-2021, 08:36 AM

Heath didn’t know what felt weirder: classes with the professors he hadn’t yet gotten to know or the classes with the ones he thought he did know until last term. He was no longer angry, but he wasn’t exactly ready to forgive them either. While he’d give the professors credit for eventually fighting back and rescuing the imprisoned students, that didn’t completely absolve them of their inaction up to that point… not in his eyes anyway. As such, he had no idea how to act around the professors anymore, especially his Head of House.

Between his anxiety and his generally organized nature, there was no way Heath could forget when and where this muggle studies lesson took place. He made his way across the grounds until he saw Schmoe standing by the fire pit. “Hello, Professor,” he greeted quietly, keeping his gaze down to avoid eye contact.

With the pleasantries out of the way, he beelined for the nearest log, taking a seat without so much as looking at the person next to him. He sat staring at the ground, trying to block out the memories of the outdoor lesson from last term… the muggle hunting one. Whatever this lesson had in store, he hoped it was nothing like that!

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