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Xelene P. Baltazar-Dos Santos
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Angel Escalante
Slytherin First Year  x8
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Originally Posted by Shanners  Teeheehee. He was very well, thank you. So very well. And in a fuzzy mood which meant his hand shot up straight away as soon as Professor Baxter started the class. "That's me, Professor. That was my Halloween costume!" Could he have came up with something better? Of course. Could he have said the actual answer that he actually did know? Yes. Had he wanted to? No, not really. Why be the same as everyone else? Besides, weren't they all about to answer the exact same thing and begin to sound like a broken record after a while? Most definitely. Rooney needed to stand out and be a little different if people were to remember him. BESIDES, who really knew what his Halloween costume had been?
He hadn't even left his dorm.
Hazel eyes shifted from the young Ravenclaw up toward the banner, then back down. "Excellent costume choice." Because it honestly was. Too bad she didn't get to see. She then added with a small smile, "The subject is on Charms, let's try to focus on that." They could talk Halloween after the lesson. Text Cut: Oliver Quote:
Originally Posted by littledhampir "It's going good professor." Never mind that he thought that phrase was weird. How was what going? His day? His life? Whatever. "How are you?" But then it was time for class to start so he closed his mouth. No more talking or he would lose points. Hey, did Dante win some? Whoo, go Dante.
Were they going to duel? That seemed to be the theme so far. First they had been asked to write down a charm that could be used in a duel, then professor Baxter was saying that they would be talking about the charms that could be used in duels. They already had Defense Against the Dark Arts and a dueling club, were they really going to duel in Charms too? Whatever, it wasn't like he would complain.
And then there was a large banner of a tiny old man. How was Oliver supposed to know who he was? It was nobody he'd ever met, and Oliver wasn't one to study or know historical figures. Ellery might know, but Olly had been too distracted by Blaise to see if his sister had entered the room. He wouldn't have been able to sit by her anyway. The point was that he didn't know the answer, but he might as well try.
"Um. Is that your grandfather, professor?"
Her grandfather? If only!
Astrid shook her head. "As it is, he is not." More than half-way through the term and he didn't know who it was. Has he looked into his textbook? Astrid was concerned. Text Cut: Dot Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin Dot kicked her heels lightly against the floor and studied that picture the professor had presented. It was a goblin, or a part goblin, right? Were part goblins a real thing, because it sounded impossible and a little disturbing? Kick. Kick. Kick.
No time like the present to ask awkward questions. "Is he half-goblin? Does being half-goblin imbue you with any additional powers? Like being half-veela or half-giant makes you react to magic and stuff a little differently. You know?"
Interesting questions from the Slytherin Prefect. That wasn't the direction this lesson was going, though. "I'm glad you brought this up. Filius Flitwick was part-goblin, and yes, he could have reacted different to various magic and 'stuff.' We can expand on this topic after the lesson if you'd like." Hopefully that was enough to settle her curiosity for the moment.
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 Hehe. Adi had gotten a stress on the word 'good' from Baxter. Yes, she was in a great mood too! Yay for all the peoples in good moods! As he now settled back watching the other students trickle in, he couldn't help but think about the downside to having the rules for this class... he knew practically everyone so it wasn't like there would always be loads of persons sitting close to him. Hehe. Adi didn't mind though. Oh, there was Polly! He grinned happily at her. Hiiii, Polly!
Well, it looked like Baxter was going to get started now. The Puffer watched the banner unroll displaying the picture of Filius Flitwick. Or not. Apparently it was Rooney. Hehe. The Claw had made an awesome choice for his Halloween costume. Anyway, he raised a hand. "It's Filius Flitwick, Professor. He was a dueling champion.'' Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline Charms used for duels...
Hmm Benny was intrigued. Perhaps he'd learn a new thing or two for the dueling competition and his upcoming duels. Of course his competition would also be helped but he didn't mind that at all, especially since it made things more fair and even. Both sides knowing the same repertoire to work from in the long run.
But a banner was being unrolled upfront and the GRyffindor's attention was back with it.
Someone from Hogwarts in the past, he believed, thinking back to lessons and readings and such to try and figure out wh---Oh. A charms professor would likely use a charms professor in a lesson if one was needed. Adi's voice was heard after being called on, identifying the short man and confirming Benny's own thoughts.
"He was influential in protecting Hogwarts during the Second Wizarding War," he added, after raising his own hand. Quote:
Originally Posted by Sararara Norah spread parchment on the floor in front of her cushion and titled it with a little flourish before looking up to see what Professor Baxter was showing them. Oooooh. A little old guy. She recognized him as an old charms professor but couldn't quite place his name. Or maybe he was a transfiguration professor? Some sort of professor, anyways. That was enough information to offer something to the conversation, even it was a little vague, so she put her hand in the air. "He was a professor at Hogwarts, so he accomplished loads of important things like teaching young wizards how to do...stuff." WHAT had he taught, though? She KNEW this. It was just living somewhere in her bran behind all the clouds of more exciting things. Like thoughts of chocolate frogs. She could use one of those right now, mmhmm. Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry174 Angel smiled at the Professor. "I'm good Professor." Angel then gave the Slytherin girl a nice smile, she didn't really know this other student and she felt like she might as well get to know her.
Angel then heard the question and now it was time to figure out who this guy was. "Professor, is it someone who was good at charms, and maybe taught a lot of people some cool charms." Angel had no idea if it was true or not because she couldn't figure out or work out who it was. Quote:
Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi She liked his flamingo quill?! She was the first one to say this and it made him smile. “thanks Professor! I bought it in scribbulus shop if you’re interested” Anyways, Yoongi placed the quill next to him on the ground and looked up when class officially started.
As the banner rolled down out of thin air and revealed a picture of a short wizard, Yoongi gasped excitedly. He knew who that was. Kind of hard to miss since he had to spend years learning about this wizard in Charms School. His hand went up immediately after he heard the questions and he waved it around. “That’s Professor Filius Flitwick , Professor! And what DIDN’T he do?!” all those stories he had heard in his previous school, wow. “He was the Ravenclaw Head of House, Charms Professor while the famour Harry Potter went to school, a dueling champion AND he was one of the wizards who fought in the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998. He was also part goblin part wizard!” just fascinating! Quote:
Originally Posted by Poolicious How's she? "I'm good, Professor. Not really a fan of this cold weather but I'll survive." But Durmstrang weather was much colder than this so this was nothing.
And not long after she took a seat, Professor Baxter started the class. Weekend? Her weekend was okay. Not good but its okay. The there's a banner rolled from nowhere. OH! She know that wizard! She raised her hand and waited till its her time to speak "Its Filius Flitwick, Professor." And to what great things he accomplished. "He'a a Master Duellist and he's famous for his knowledge in spells and charms." Well, the man did teach Charm in Hogwarts AGES ago. Quote:
Originally Posted by Squishy Professor Baxter was so nice. Paulina would have answered, but since the lesson was starting, she settled on nodding. Yes, she DID have a good weekend. It had been rather productive since she had managed to get some studying in.
It sounded like today's topic would come in handy for the Duelling Club and she needed all the help she could get, so Paulina was going to make sure to remember everything they were being taught.
Glancing at the banner, she raised her hand. "I think that is Professor Flitwick. I think he was supposed to be really good at dueling." Would make sense since that was what the lesson was covering. And no, she couldn't remember what his first name had been. Quote:
Originally Posted by Symphora
Henric stifled his laughter from coming out of his mouth. Oh dear...this little bloke was really something,wasn't he? Yup, he was definitely going to like this one. What was his name again? Rooney? Goodness...the boy had his heart out for theater and drama in his later life. He gave the boy a thumbs up, good one...who knew the boy dressed up as Professor Flitwick for his Halloween costume! Of course, he knew who was the person in that picture. He was famous for participating in the wizarding war too. Yep, he did his reading alright. He raised his hand up to answer,"He was regarded as a person who had a sense of humour and always been fair towards his students."
"Correct, correct!" Astrid clapped her hands. They were all brilliant. Every single, creative little head in the room. "This is Fillius Flitwick," she said, with almost a dreamy sigh. Thank Merlin she was able to retain that, but the corners of her mouth did lift into a smile of an admirer. "As some of you mentioned, he was a Master Duellist, as well as a former Charms Professor whom achieved wondrous things during his time at Hogwarts." Pause. "Aside from his accomplishments, Fillius Flitwick is known for being one of the protectors of our castle during the Battle of Hogwarts. This is where we will focus on today." They've reviewed charms and practiced quite a bit already, but she was hoping - time permitting - they'd get to their activity soon.
"We know that intent is required when casting a charm. In a classroom setting it can seem simple and sometimes even boring." The repetitiveness might. "Place yourself in Filius Flitwick's shoes for a moment - during the battle. There is a lot to take in. Your opponent, how skilled are they? How many are there? Are you protecting someone? Your surroundings." She let them concentrate for a little before continuing. "Would it be as simple to cast then? Even if it was a charm you knew from heart?" Did they work well under pressure or not? Her eyes roamed around the room, making eye-contact with the students.
"Do not reply just yet, just think those questions over." She wanted them to think on that. It was not the same for everyone, and for now she wanted them to concentrate on what they would feel or do or react.
Were they thinking on it? Good.
"On that note, we will be using the charms we've studied in the past few weeks." With any luck they practiced them like she had advised.
Behind her on the blackboard it was written:
Quote: Disarming Charm
Shield Charm "While I set a few things up, I would like you to find a partner and discuss the questions I asked earlier and go over the incantation and wand movement of these charms." They did bring their notes with them, yes? "If you prefer to work alone, that is also an option." Things to set up for the lesson. It was going to be a thrill!
OOC: We see the quiet students, too. <3 Also, we are going to pretend the students have gone over these charms the previous lessons like Astrid mentioned. The level of skill for your character is totally up to you. Have fun! (: Like last time, I will try and post at around this time tomorrow.
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