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MadMadamMalfoy · 11-20-2016, 04:53 PM

Text Cut: Jace

Gaston inclined his head toward Mr. Reed as he bowed to him and watched him take a seat. He felt horrible for worrying the boy, but he just wasn't good at hiding his emotions... as he was sure all of Hogwarts knew by now. The irony of the young Ravenclaw's answer wasn't lost on him, and he managed a small smile. "Yes, very good, Mr. Reed," he said. "a very pertinent example."

He cast a knowing sidelong glace at the boy. It wasn't as if he hadn't tried it... He'd used a Cheering Charm on himself once at his last teaching job, and let's jsut say it didn't end well.

Text Cut: Miranda

Gaston blinked as Miss Blaze spoke up. He didn't recall saying hello to her when she came in. Was he really so distracted by his broken heart that he'd missed her? He nodded at her answer. "Excellent example, Miss Blaze. The world would certainly be a much more dangerous place without that spell." The incident in the kitchens earlier this term had reminded the charms professor of that!

Text Cut: Hady

Gaston couldn't help but notice the head girl flinch when the door slammed, adn he felt even worse for causing it. Sorry! Another nod at her answer. "Very good, Miss Lynch," he said, "Another useful spell."

Text Cut: Paige

The charms professor watched sadly as Miss Skeeter took her seat, but he managed a small halfhearted smile as she answered the question. "A very thorough answer, Miss Skeeter," he praised her. In fact he was so impressed with it that he wouldd've given her house points for it... if he hadn't just given her some already. Didn't want to play favorites, after all! "And I agree, it is a rather interesting story." But the students could read about that on their own time if they wanted...

Text Cut: Junia

Here was another student he''d missed! Gaston silently berated himself. Merlin's beard, he was being a horrible teacher this morning! He was impressed as he listened to the Slytherin's answer, however. "No, I'd say he wouldn't," he said, shaking his head slightly. "Excellent, Miss Botros. Five points to Slytherin for your thorough answer."

Text Cut: Sky

And yet another person Gaston hadn't greeted! Had he just completely ignored half his class when they walked in?! His mood was quickly deteriorating further. Nonetheless he gave Miss Diggory a polite nod as she answered. "Yes, very good, Miss Diggory."

Text Cut: Azura

"Thank you, Miss Snow," Gaston replied, returning the Ravenclaw's smile with a tight forced one of his own. Such kindness! It reminded him a lot of... Oh, Merlin! He couldn't allow himself to think about her... not now, not with his students watching!

He listened to her answer, nodding slightly. "Very good, Miss Snow."

Text Cut: Mason

Gaston blinked dumbly, taken aback by the brief outburst. The thought to dock house points never even crossed his mind; the boy had been right to call him out. Not only had he completely ignored this kid but he'd also startled him. Now he felt even worse than ever! "I-I'm sorry I disturbed you, Mr. Winslow," he said, bowing his head so the Ravenclaw wouldn't see the wounded look in his eyes. "but yes, you're right. Levina Monkstanley did invent the wand lightning spell." That was one spell Gaston could do without, but that was beside the point...

Text Cut: Kat

This made - what was it now? - five students Gaston had failed to greet upon arrival. It was absolutely inexcusable, no matter what his emotional state! He couldn't even bring himself to meet Miss Delgado's eyes as she answered. "Excellent, Miss Delgado," he said, but he was surprised by how choked and subdued his voice sounded.

Text Cut: Juno

Gaston was lost in his sad thoughts when Miss Darcy's voice startled him. Well, that was an unexpected answer! "Quite right," he said with a small nod. "A very original example, Miss Darcy."

The charms professor decided it would be a good idea to move on after Miss Darcy's answer, lest he should be reminded of yet another student he'd ignored on the way in. He sighed, pinching at the inner corners of his eyes as he fought to regain composure. He couldn't lose control with all his students' eyes on him! He started to point his wand at the blackboard but decided against it. Writing things the muggle way would hide the devastated look on his face.

"Now I'm sure some of you are wondering why we're discussing famous inventors of spells in this class..." he said as he wrote the mentioned inventors' names and their spells on the board. A sudden horrible thought occurred to him. What if Rosalyn thought he was overstepping by asking a history question in his class? Oh Merlin, she had enough reason to be angry at him already! He tried to push the thought out of his mind; now wasn't the time to worry about that!

"The reason is that today's lesson is on charms development," he continued, writing the class's subject on the board in big letters. "Later on, all of you will join the ranks of these fine people and create your own spells, but firs imagine for just a minute what our lives might be like if these spells had never existed. No Horton Keitch Breaking charm for our brooms... no Mending or Severing charms to make life easier... no Cushioning or Speed Slowing charms to keep us safe..."

Gaston gave the class a few moments to reflect before going on. "So why do you think we invent new spells at all?" he asked, reluctantly turning to face his students. "Why not just use the ones we already have? I'd like your opinions; feel free to give outside-the-box answers."

OOC: Sorry for posting this so late! Anyway you have AT LEAST 24 HOURS to answer this question.

11-20-2016, 04:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,046 Hogwarts RPG Name: Norman A. Carton Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin Second Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Caledon Roth The Leaky Cauldron	Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll Text Cut: Jace Quote: Originally Posted by Stefan Well, it looks like he didn’t like company for now given Professor Marchand’s response. He thought it was best to leave him alone, otherwise he would have asked him to stay and chat away. Jace was taken aback by the five points; he thought it was unnecessary. Kindness was something that he was willing to give without a reward. The Ravenclaw didn’t care about the additional sapphire points to be honest...he cared more about his teacher. Jace suppressed a sigh, and instead, gave the man a polite bow and took a seat in front of him. The sound of the banging door gave him a slight jolt and brown eyes slowly looked up to the man. The additional lighting in the room showed just how awful he looked. The Ravenclaw bit his lip and quietly procured his parchment and quill and raised his hand the moment the professor asked the first question. “The Cheering Charm, sensei. It was invented by Felix Summerbee in the 15th Century.” To be honest, Professor Marchand could use that spell. Gaston inclined his head toward Mr. Reed as he bowed to him and watched him take a seat. He felt horrible for worrying the boy, but he just wasn't good at hiding his emotions... as he was sure all of Hogwarts knew by now. The irony of the young Ravenclaw's answer wasn't lost on him, and he managed a small smile. "Yes, very good, Mr. Reed," he said. "a very pertinent example." He cast a knowing sidelong glace at the boy. It wasn't as if he hadn't tried it... He'd used a Cheering Charm on himself once at his last teaching job, and let's jsut say it didn't end well. Text Cut: Miranda Quote: Originally Posted by Devina Wellheart Miranda thought long and hard before putting her hand up into the air, poised to answer. " Professor Marchand... How about Daisy Pennifold?... She was the witch who discovered the speed slowing charm.... Arresto Momentum.." Pleased with herself as usual for being able to recall what she'd read on her own.. It was something she always prided herself on.. Her willingness to learn. Gaston blinked as Miss Blaze spoke up. He didn't recall saying hello to her when she came in. Was he really so distracted by his broken heart that he'd missed her? He nodded at her answer. *"Excellent example, Miss Blaze. The world would certainly be a much more dangerous place without that* spell." The incident in the kitchens earlier this term had reminded the charms professor of that! Text Cut*: Hady* Quote: Originally Posted by Kolyander The brunette female snake was caught off guard by two things this morning. The first being the very slight shake of her professors head in response to her greeting. A tiny frown formed on her lips and she silently hoped he wasn't ill or experiencing an problems that would make him unwell. The second was the force with which the classroom door had shut making her flinch in the process. It just wasn't right, very off as a matter of fact. The lesson was now starting and Hady listened for a moment as the first question was asked. This was a pretty easy one, one she could answer without much fuss. Lifting her hand into the air and waiting to be called upon she gave her answer. "Delfina Crimp invented the Severing Charm in the 15th Century." There was more to this answer she could have given up but that hadn't been part of the question so for now Hady was simply going to stick to the basics. Gaston couldn't help but notice the head girl flinch when the door slammed, adn he felt even worse for causing it. Sorry! Another nod at her answer. "Very good, Miss Lynch," he said, "Another useful spell." Text Cut: Paige Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Paige was torn how to feel being rewarded for simply offering the man the kind gesture of a warm beverage, but smiled nonetheless as she settled properly into her seat while naming and dating her parchment. She just wished the overall aura of the classroom would cease feeling so...heavy... "The Mending Charm, also known as the Repairing Charm, was invented by Orabella Nuttley in 1754," Paige offered in response. "The story behind its integration into standard spell practice is quite fascinating." For anyone to wished to flip through their textbook to find it. The charms professor watched sadly as Miss Skeeter took her seat, but he managed a small halfhearted smile as she answered the question. "A very thorough answer, Miss Skeeter," he praised her. In fact he was so impressed with it that he wouldd've given her house points for it... if he hadn't just given her some already. Didn't want to play favorites, after all! "And I agree, it is a rather interesting story." But the students could read about that on their own time if they wanted... Text Cut: Junia Quote: Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow Oh. Oh! Junia knew of an inventor, too! Mostly because she liked to invade her siblings bedrooms and said inventor made that harder to do, but, you know... Raising her hand, the second year waited her turn and then offered, "Blagdon Blay, Professor! He created the anti-alohomora charm after his home was broken into a bunch. Can't imagine he'd have much left after that many burglaries, but it probably helped lots of others." Here was another student he''d missed! Gaston silently berated himself. Merlin's beard, he was being a horrible teacher this morning! He was impressed as he listened to the Slytherin's answer, however. "No, I'd say he wouldn't," he said, shaking his head slightly. "Excellent, Miss Botros. Five points to Slytherin for your thorough answer." Text Cut: Sky Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Charms and their inventor?? What was this .... history of magic?? Skylar had to peek at the professor again to make sure she was in the correct place before she resigned to trying to think of a spell she knew the inventor of. Cheering charm but that was already mentioned and her roomie mentioned one that Sky never even heard of; Sky made a mental note to ask Junia later about that one. Raising her hand, Sky then suggested, "Cushioning Charm in 1820 by Elliot Smethwyck." Because quidditch related so duh, of course she would know that one and Sky had to admit that she surprised it hadn't been mentioned but was same time grateful because she wasn't sure she knew any others.... And yet another person Gaston hadn't greeted! Had he just completely ignored half his class when they walked in?! His mood was quickly deteriorating further. Nonetheless he gave Miss Diggory a polite nod as she answered. "Yes, very good, Miss Diggory." Text Cut: Azura Quote: Originally Posted by FwooperOnYourLeft Azura was rather shocked when she found out she had gotten points, to be honest the girl had never gotten points at all in class. A fact which only proved to the Ravenclaw that she didn't belong in the smart house.. seeing as her housemates were gaining points left and right and she was not.. But to gain points for being concerned about a Profrssor? Azura almost wanted to cry. She smiled warmly at him and said softly. "I hope you feel better. " She wanted to hug him but refrained and instead slid into a seat next to Jace. She kept her gaze on the Professor and raised her had at his question. "Jarleth Hobart invented the Levitation Charm in 1544. " She said with a soft smile. "Thank you, Miss Snow," Gaston replied, returning the Ravenclaw's smile with a tight forced one of his own. Such kindness! It reminded him a lot of... Oh, Merlin! He couldn't allow himself to think about her... not now, not with his students watching! He listened to her answer, nodding slightly. "Very good, Miss Snow." Text Cut: Mason Quote: Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi The slamming of the door had startled Mason so much, he literally jumped in his seat and dropped the library book he was so focused in reading before class on the floor. "WHO slammed that door?! Seriously i cant even read peacefu----" spotting the Professor at the front, he immediately knew it hadn't been one of his classmates and he awkwardly scratched the back of his neck. Clearing his throat, the Ravenclaw grabbed his book and placed it on his desk. Ignore him please. "uh...." he began after raising his hand, his other hand was flipping through the pages of his charms textbook he had gotten out of his bag earlier. Levina Monkstanley" he read aloud. " invented the simple yet very useful wand lightening spell" he said. Gaston blinked dumbly, taken aback by the brief outburst. The thought to dock house points never even crossed his mind; the boy had been right to call him out. Not only had he completely ignored this kid but he'd also startled him. Now he felt even worse than ever! "I-I'm sorry I disturbed you, Mr. Winslow," he said, bowing his head so the Ravenclaw wouldn't see the wounded look in his eyes. "but yes, you're right. Levina Monkstanley did invent the wand lightning spell." That was one spell Gaston could do without, but that was beside the point... Text Cut: Kat Quote: Originally Posted by SarcasticStrawberry Katerina settled into her seat and got ready for the lesson. Inventors? At firs t she could have sworn this was a history of magic lesson. It could have easily been a history lesson. A history lesson on charm inventors. Kat was a history nerd, yes again, something else she got from her mother, She listened and wrote down a few notes along the way. After she caught up with that she raised her hand. "Mnemone Radford, she invented memory modifying charms." Smiling with a nod after she answered and went back in adding somethings to her notes. This made - what was it now? - five students Gaston had failed to greet upon arrival. It was absolutely inexcusable, no matter what his emotional state! He couldn't even bring himself to meet Miss Delgado's eyes as she answered. "Excellent, Miss Delgado," he said, but he was surprised by how choked and subdued his voice sounded. Text Cut: Juno Quote: Originally Posted by Suziella Juno had to think for a few minutes, there were so many charms and so many people that had invented them, but one popped up in her brain pretty quickly. Juno raised her hand and waited to be called on. Once she was she responded, "Basil Horton and Randolph Keitch co-created the Horton-Keitch Breaking charm in 1929." She knew her Quidditch facts... Gaston was lost in his sad thoughts when Miss Darcy's voice startled him. Well, that was an unexpected answer! "Quite right," he said with a small nod. "A very original example, Miss Darcy." The charms professor decided it would be a good idea to move on after Miss Darcy's answer, lest he should be reminded of yet another student he'd ignored on the way in. He sighed, pinching at the inner corners of his eyes as he fought to regain composure. He couldn't lose control with all his students' eyes on him! He started to point his wand at the blackboard but decided against it. Writing things the muggle way would hide the devastated look on his face. "Now I'm sure some of you are wondering why we're discussing famous inventors of spells in this class..." he said as he wrote the mentioned inventors' names and their spells on the board. A sudden horrible thought occurred to him. What if Rosalyn thought he was overstepping by asking a history question in his class? Oh Merlin, she had enough reason to be angry at him already! He tried to push the thought out of his mind; now wasn't the time to worry about that! "The reason is that today's lesson is on charms development," he continued, writing the class's subject on the board in big letters. "Later on, all of you will join the ranks of these fine people and create your own spells, but firs imagine for just a minute what our lives might be like if these spells had never existed. No Horton Keitch Breaking charm for our brooms... no Mending or Severing charms to make life easier... no Cushioning or Speed Slowing charms to keep us safe..." Gaston gave the class a few moments to reflect before going on. "So why do you think we invent new spells at all?" he asked, reluctantly turning to face his students. "Why not just use the ones we already have? I'd like your opinions; feel free to give outside-the-box answers." OOC: Sorry for posting this so late! Anyway you have AT LEAST 24 HOURS to answer this question. __________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...