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Originally Posted by Fearlessleader19 After all the snap cup moments, class was officially underway. The Badger pushed a hand up in the air. "We're going to be using cats to foretell the future by looking at their movements and behaviour.'' And that was rather fascinating because before Adi had read his textbook, he had no idea they could use cats for that. It made him wonder what other animals could be used. Could toads be one? Hmmm. Snapping was happening after the first respone, "Awesome Adi! You certainly can tell things by looking at the movements and behaviors of cats." Very smart he was! Quote:
Originally Posted by SpiritWolfe_Malfoy Picking up her teacup she sipped at the tea slowly enjoying the warmth it sent through her body. Clearly they were going to be doing something with the cat or they wouldn't be in the room. So taking a moment to go over what Professor Morgan had told them about the history of cats and what she knew she set her cup back on the desk. Her hand raising a second later. "Well since Divination is about being able to see things that have or will happen and cats have been said to have powers and such, maybe we'll be using the cats to help us make predictions?" Did that make any sense? It did to her when she had said it in her head. "Very good. Cats have had the reputation of being magical and having supernatural powers. Though we all know that to be rubbish, but stories are always interesting." She snapped as she thought about how much cat stories had impacted the muggles theories. Quote:
Originally Posted by Tazenhani Carefully lifting her feet off the floor and tucking them under herself on her seat, so as not to accidentally kick one of the four-legged companions by absently swinging legs, Amur raised her hand.
"Cats are very sensitive, like most four-legged friends, Miss." Even Arthur, her bearded dragon, seemed to have extra senses that were lost on her. Something about evolution.
"They are good at reading people, and can tell things about their personality or demeanor that we may not be able to see. If we pay attention to their behavior, or lack of liking of someone, then we must consider ourselves warned about potential problems in the future from said person." Her green eyes turned to another first year and she began to snap, "Very good. All animals have this sense about them. You should really look toward a pet to show you who you should trust and who you shouldn't. This is something that is very good to know, but we are going to talk about something a little different in our lesson today." Still something to be very aware of. Quote:
Originally Posted by Daydreamer11 So the lesson was about the cats. Interesting. Now Janelle's curiosity was piqued. She wondered what they could possibly be doing with cats. Then the Professor asked the very question that Janelle had been pondering. She thought about it for a moment, well maybe it was more than a moment. When Janelle came up with an answer, she raised her hand.
"Professor? Do we have to read the cats' minds?"
Was that even a thing? Janelle thought about how her dogs always seemed to be observing things. Animals were like that. Maybe these cats knew things. Maybe. The first years were certainly representing this term and Cassie couldn't be more proud of them all, "Very good idea." She snapped for the young girl, "But we will not be listening into cat's thoughts. Seeing in a gift that not everyone possesses such an extent of. " She still liked the idea though. Quote:
Originally Posted by Carpediem What did cats have to do with Divination? To be honest, Ophelia had no clue. As she said before, she was a certified dog person. To be honest, there were more cats in here than the twelve year old had ever seen at once. How did you even GET this many cats in one room together? How had any of them not ran out of the room yet? Maybe there was something in the air that made the cats happy. The Ravenclaw didn't know. She wasn't a cat expert. She was an expert in how many toaster pastries you could eat without puking if you REALLY tried, just not in future seeing matters. Maybe she would make a guess.
"Aren't cats supposed to be able to detect earthquakes or something?" Okay, the curly haired blonde was smarter than she looked. BAM! Genius in the house! "so maybe people thought they could also use the cats to predict other disasters too."
Looking over at all of the scary felines around, Ophelia shuddered for a second. Cats weren't her thing. They were awful attackers in the face of evil and they never wanted to go into the woods with her. That's why the child always rescued stray dogs and kept them for as long as she could without her mom knowing. They would go into the woods with her and help her find her neighbor when he got lost. Cats never did ANY of that stuff. Snapping for the next student to answer she beamed, "They are known to predict things yes!" Very good! Quote:
Originally Posted by Sararara Norah grinned at Professor Cassie and replied, "I'm GOOD, 'specially 'cause cats." Did she KNOW how exciting the cats work? DID she? The third year doubted it, 'cause if she knew the entire class would be snuggling in a pile of kitty love by now.
She closed her eyes for a moment as the cat KEPT rubbing itself along her legs. She couldn't hold it in for much longer, y'know, it was like the little kitties were begging for snuggles. Norah looked up gratefully as Professor Cassie began to speak, hoping for a good distraction. She snapped along with the rest of the class, a little glad that her paper hadn't been picked 'cause she saw herself breaking what she had written and petting one of the cats veeeery near in her future. SEE she could SO be a good seer. The third year wrinkled her nose as she pondered the first question before raising a hand in the air. "Because they're cute! All branches of magic should include cats, it y'ask me." Divination. Right. She continued, "But maybe cats know more things than people do, kind of like they can see in the dark. One time I heard that somebody was saved from an earthquake by a cat, so maybe all cats can tell the future too! So if you ask one a question and study it the cat can show you yes or no like those crystally things we used last year." SO WHAT if it didn't make any sense? THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT CATS! Best day ever, she had already decided. This one was just presh! She snapped for the girls cuteness as well as her answer, "I agree, cats would be a great add to all branches of magic." She winked before continuing. "You are on the right track. They can predict things." Wonderful answer! Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayquilz Eden waved back at Janelle before glancing up at Professor Morgan when she spoke up. She was VERY much resisting the urge to pet one of the cats...the temptation was SO STRONG THOUGH. LIKE REALLY?
She smiled. "I'm good--" but then they were starting class. She'd have to go see Professor Morgan in her office later. She MISSED the cheerful blonde woman. And weirdly she felt that Professor Morgan would get along SO well with her Mam. Mhmm. And yes--Eden WAS wondering why the cats--but she did some brain storming from her question--
She raised her hand. "Um...well...does it have anything to do with the Egyptian worship of cats? And like..ideas that they have connections with the divine?" she asked softly. It wasn't like she thought DEEPLY about it--but it seemed like it might...make sense? Who knew. Everyone's cat knowledge was brilliant! She snapped for Eden as well, "Cat history does tell us that Egyptians did worship cats and you are on the right track with them having connections, but maybe not in the way you are thinking." Quote:
Originally Posted by scarletcharm104 Marigold liked cats. She had a cat, for Merlin's sake, and of course she loved her Nibbles. Very very much. Therefore, divination with cats sounded A. MAZING. She raised a hand to answer the question. "Cats are sometimes connected to familiars, and maybe the familiars are connected with one's inner self and aura, or something?" KITTIES. Snapping for the prefect she gave an encouraging smile, "Very good thought process, but not quite for what we are doing today." She was still very impressed with the answers. Quote:
Originally Posted by Saz Hale Abby raised her hand and said "I am sure that the ancient Egyptians worshiped cats" Abby had read that somewhere but she wasn't sure if it was correct "Yes they did worship cats." Snaps for the answer even if it wasn't really for the question she had asked. Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline So class was beginning and we had two confirmations that a certain charms professor was in the room. Interesting mode of observing but then the skill of an animangi obviously had many uses. Turning his attention back to Professor Morgan, he listened to the snaps being read off. Adi's was quite obvious and Benny did his best not to feel self conscious about being mentioned. At least his bestie seemed to be in somewhat better form, the Gryffindor briefly glancing sideways at the other boy who sat beside him before returning to the topic at hand.
Cats...involved in divination.
Sure he was aware of the longstanding history between witches and wizards and felines, but Benny wasn't aware of the mention concerning this subject. "Can cats assist in the perceiving signs that humans might normally miss?" He asked, adding his two cents into a possible use after raising his hand. "Very good Benjamin, Cats, like all animals, can perceive signs that humans miss. They are great indicators for trouble and many other things." Snaps for you! Quote:
Originally Posted by Squishy Petting Arya behind the ears as she sat on the table, she listened as Professor Cassie began talking about cats. Obviously they were the focus of today's lesson, but Lux was not too familiar with forms of Divination beyond what she had learned in class. She was stumped but still raised her hand to offer a guess. "Do cats have knowledge of the divine that we can pick up on by watching their behaviour?" Lux was getting snaps too, their thought processes were so great! "Wonderful thinking and there is many things we can find in cat's behavior if we just watch carefully." That's all she was saying for now. Quote:
Originally Posted by Expecto-Penguin It was cool that Divination was starting. As he looked around he noticed a lot of people were here. Where did they all come from? He still looked at Emmylou and smiled. He was happy to be here with her and he knew Emmy and Lux still didn't get along but it was simple boyfriend protocol to sit next to her. He heard the professor's question and wondered what did cats and divination have to do with one another? Hmm...he heard Marigolds answer and thought it sounded logical.
He raised his hand to agree with his fellow puff.
"Professor I agree with Marigolds answers about the familiars and somehow the animal can reflect our soul and cats are knowing to be observant and smart animals. They can feel things even though we can't. Could they be like spirit detectors?" I mean it didn't seem like a stupid question right? "Good thinking Kace and really many animals are considered spirit detectors, but Cats do have a closer sense to wizards and witches." Snaps for him as well! Quote:
Originally Posted by Anna Banana Kate was trying extra hard to ignore the cats for now, but it was hard. So hard. They were all just SO CUTE!!!
Kate didn't have a cat at home or at school, but what eleven-year-old girl could resist a room full of furry, purring cuteness?! Kate felt like she couldn't, but she did. She focused on the professor and the reading of the proud moments. She even listened to a little of the history of magic and cats, even thought some of it sounded a little strange.
So about that question. Kate had an idea, so she raised her hand. "Don't they say if a black cat crosses your path, you'll have bad luck?" she asked, eyeing the cats in the room. Were any of them black, and if so, were any of them crossing her path? "Maybe we're going to see what kind of luck cats can give us." This first year was getting snaps and a big smile. "Well actually, that is a very big muggle superstition which I can honestly say is very incorrect. I've never come across a cat that has given bad luck, but what a wonderful answer." Beaming she gave the girls snaps. Quote:
Originally Posted by Saraie "I'm good. " she said with a smile. HAHA yeah a well behaved little fluffy orange monster. She turned and looked down at the cat. "Yeah? I think we just got him on one of his good days." She eyed the cat as she walked along to her seat.
Ugh. Cat get the butt out of my face. Why did this cat have to be such a goof ball? swish swish Merlin's tale was all over her face. Any other time to fluff ball would be asleep on her bed in the dorm. NOT Bothering her like he was now.
She listen to Professor Cassie as she spoke to the class. She raised her hand, "Cats are very perceptive, and pick up on vibes and attitudes or something like that." Which was probably why her fluffball was crazy over Grayson. Merlin goes crazy every time he sees him. Grayson was like his catnip. Good this Grayson wasn't here. Merlin would sitting on his desk. Not here with his tale in her face. She smiled at Cinna and gave her snaps, "Very good answer, they are very perceptive and we should listen to them more on things." Seriously people really needed to look to animals for answers more often. Quote:
Originally Posted by Buggy-Boo How could cats help with Divination? Margo loved the idea that little Hera could help her predict the future! It made her have a huge smile. Scratching little Hera's ear Margo thought about the question posed to the class.
"Can they help predict what is going to happen with their movement and behavior?" Margo asking thinking she loved to watch her kittens romp and play all over. Their behavior was always fascinating to her. "Plus there are omens about cats, both goo and bad right?" Margo added thinking all the bad rap that black cats got. She wasn't sure how justified those myths were. Maybe they would learn about those in the lesson as well.
__________________ More snaps were in order, "Wonderful thought process. Watching the behavior of cats is a very good idea and we will be talking about that further." She nodded, "Yes there are many myths and truth about cats that have been around for centuries." Good to mention though. Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry174 Angel raised her hand after the Professor had started the class. "Professor didn't the Egyptians think that cats were evil or could see into the future of things like that and so they worshiped them and got buried with them when they died." Angel was sure she had read something about that in a history class or was she totally on the wrong wavelength.
__________________ "Egyptians did worship cats, but not all thought they were evil." She snapped and gave Angel and encouraging smile, "This is great information, but what I asked is how they go with Divination." She had to stay on topic, because Cassie knew she could go on and on about cats. Quote:
Originally Posted by Arianablack Annnnnnd spoke too soon. Actually not spoke 'cause technically, he hadn't really uttered a word yet. Other than the hello to Professor Morgan, but he was still guilty on account of that 'hate potion' assignment last year, so it was a necessity. But right, class was starting and... Cats? Okay.
"Is it because you're going to teach us how to talk to them?..... Because you can talk to them?" Actually... Maybe that wasn't exactly what she had told him and Simon in their third year, but it was paraphrasing okay. She said something or another about understanding animals. In which case, "But I don't really see why we're using cats specifically because you communicate with all animals, right?..... And I think crups are just as good conversationalists as cats are," if not better. He was a crup person, okay? Maybe a little biased. Maybe. Eyes turning to Zander she gave him some snaps, "I would love to do that, but unfortunately not everyone holds the gift to hear animals." She was one of the lucky ones. "It's not really talking to them per-say, it's sensing and hearing their actions." She stopped for only a moment, the noise level in the room was very loud and not from the students. "Like right now there will be three cats trying to sneak out and head to the Astronomy tower, Cinna I'd make sure especially your very fluffy one stays away from there." She could only image Airey with all that fur. "You will see very shortly why we are using cats for today's lesson." Giving him snaps she smiled encouragingly. Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoeinixRising Cats. It wasn't that Tia was allergic to the creatures; she wasn't and quite enjoyed them especially when they transformed into handsome men But something about the Divination Tower being filled with the felines bothered the fourth year. So much so that she had completely missed writing down a positive statement for Professor Morgan's Snap Cup. Snap cup? What was that? Weird. Divination was weird though in general. Well at least that was Tia's conceptions about the subject.
What do cats have to do with Divination?
Wasn't there something involving studying animal behavior? She was sure she read something about it ... "Felineomancy, Professor, I believe its called, when you study a cat's behavior." Well she might have gotten that word wrong, but that's what you got when you fell asleep while reading... "Ah-mazing! Very good!!" She got excited snaps from Cassie, "It's got a few names but yes Felineomancy is one of them." Quote:
Originally Posted by littledhampir Hayden considered the question. Why were there so many cats in the room? Because there were so cute? She loooved professor Cassie's kitties. They were so cute. Hayden stayed silent for a while and looked around at the cute kitties. They weren't allowed to pet them? That was cruel. But she was still Hayden's favorite professor, so she'd let it slide. They could pet their own cats, couldn't they? Not that Hayden had a cat of her own. She certainly did not have a cat so she had not brought one with. But she did notice a very familiar cat in the room. Of course there was. The cat was now curled up by her feet. But not after meowing at Norah and rubbing her head against the girl's leg.
Was she supposed to give an answer to the question? Hayden figured she probably should but she really didn't have any idea why there were so many cats in the room. She decided to just give it a shot and raised her hand. "Cats are pretty perceptive, aren't they?" Would that be a good reason for there to be cats there? Giving snaps to Hayden she smiled, "Very good, they are very perceptive. It's a wonderful thing to have in a cat." She knew a few that just didn't care to be as perceptive as they could be. Quote:
Originally Posted by hermionesclone Grayson STARED at the felines in the room. They were studying about CATS?! Jeez, this seemed kinda weird, didn't it? There was one cat he dd happen to like and that one belonged to a certain Cinnamon Bayless who happened to be sitting right over there. Winks for you, Merlin the cat.
And then some Hufflepuff kid (Norah) said something about studying their behaviours and some other Ravenclaw kid (TiaMarie) said something that sparked up a response from the sixteen year old.
"Doesn't that branch of Divination," The one that girl had said over there. "use cats to predict the weather? Is that what we're gonna do?" he asked, his blue eyes on Professor Cassie. She smiled towards Grayson and snapped, "Very good! Weather is a factor in watching cats! There is more, but weather is a big study in Divination." Wonderful answer just wonderful! Quote:
Originally Posted by Deezerz Merlin knows Beverly needs some positivity in her life right now. Slytherin points...were ghastly in the negatives. This had to be some sort of record and...the thought of it was making her grouchy once more. Maybe the felines around could sense her mood because they didn't approach her.
Good. Come back later, kitties.
Setting her hands on her lap, she gave her attention to Professor Morgan. She was cheery. Always cheery. Hopefully it was contagious. Now, about cats and Divination. Beverly raised her hand.
"There's Felidomancy, which is the a way of Divination by the way of observing cats." Cats. Cats. She had a question. "Would that mean all type of felines like lions?" Would it make a difference or amplify whatever result? Giving more snaps towards Beverly she beamed, 'Very good! That is exactly what Felidomancy is." She listened to her question and chuckled, "That is a wonderful question. We will talk about the difference between felines, but most felines can be used for this type of divination, lions included, though I'd be very careful getting too close to study them." It probably wouldn't be int he best interest of anyone. Quote:
Originally Posted by Felixir "Cats are super awesome and really relaxing, especially when they sit near you and purr. And you usually need to be relaxed for Divination, so I thought it was that at first..." But then she'd said how they didn't really need all that stuff today... which explained the lack of music and all. "But now I think maybe we're trying to learn secrets from cats. 'Cause people talk to animals and tell them secrets and stuff, 'cause they're awesome confidants. All my animals know every single one of my secrets between them. Maybe it's something to do with that." Greens eyes turning to another student she smiled, "Wonderful answer. People do tell many secrets to their pets, but I don't think a cat would talk not matter what you do to try and get it's secret. They are very loyal to their owners." She beamed and snapped for him.
"All of you have had fabtastic answers, give yourself snaps." She snapped happily for all of their hard work. "Now there is so much history on cats, where they originated from, why types of felines there are, the Egyptians worshiping them and why, when they become associated with witches, but none of that is what we are talking about today." Though it could be an interesting lesson within itself. "Today we will be talking about Felidomancy or what is also Ailuromancy, which is a form of theriomancy. It is the divination form that uses cat movements such as jumping or laying to predict the future. Like someone said, many of these predictions are with weather, but it can be used for other things which I will discuss." Now wasn't this going to be exciting?
"Now someone did mention the Egyptians and just a little side fact, they use to put a magical tablet in the mouth of a recently deceased black cat and it was to bring about a prophetic dream." How silly she knew, but true fact.
"Now like I said to Beverly, the types of felines to use can be a wide range. I wouldn't recommend using big felines like lions, their movements and senses are a little different, though we could still use them if needed, but there is one feline that we could not use. This type's thought process is very different from normal felines, which makes it impossible to read and use to predict events. Does anyone want to take a guess as to which type that would be?" She looked around the room for anyone to answer.
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