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SPOILER!!: The Notetakers Quote:
Originally Posted by xiiWishiWasYours  Selena quickly copied down the notes quickly, her quill scribbling furiously. Gosh. That was a lot... not really. She'd rather sleep right now though. Selena bit her tongue so she'd stay awake. She hated taking notes. She looked up when she was finished. She wondered what they would be transfiguring today... if they were going to at all... Quote:
Originally Posted by Kris Alex wrote down the Fives Laws smiling, notes ensured as something to study off of. She then put her quill down next to her wand and necklace and looked up to the Professor. She couldn't wait to see what they were going to be doing today. Quote:
Originally Posted by Timothy Danford It was sad that one could not restore life to the dead, but Timothy copied down the list, the professor had answered his questions and he was satisfied. He would have to see if there was a way to break these laws.... Quote:
Originally Posted by Lockhartian Treyen nodded. But, maaaan, this was soooooo difficult! AWESOME! But difficult. Sigh. He was understanding, at least, and you could see he was trying his best, even if his puzzled eyebrows made it look like he was not following, HE WAS...it's just...he was thinking, very much.
He liked it.
His head shook from side to side. No questions so far. But a certain cupcake looked delicious. Quote:
Originally Posted by LilFox06 Carter nodded as the Professor talked. Everything seemed to make sense to him. He took a few notes and waited for the Professor to continue. This was one step in understanding the theory. And if he could understand the theory... well, then anything could be possible. Quote:
Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu Ellie noted down all of what was on the board. And looked back up at the professor. It made much more sense now. Quote:
Originally Posted by MissGlee Luna smiled, writing down the Five Laws. This was good she looked up as the teacher started talking. Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn This seemed very elementary to Marilyn...Who didn't know you couldn't conjure food?
Life? Negative. Love? Double negative.
Magical items? Didn't she wish... A time turner would have been greatly appreciated a year or so ago. Anyway...
And it was quite obvious that money couldn't be conjured...If it could, there'd be better dressed people walking around the castle. Prehaps she'd offer makeovers...
Feeling no need to vocalize her opinion on anything that had been said, the blonde continued to take notes like a perfect student should.
Behaving this sweetly and nice was really making her nausous. Quote:
Originally Posted by brave-at-heart-xo Adelyn carefully took note of everything the Professor was saying. The lesson was slowly beginning to make sense to her. She didn't raise her hand to ask a question, however, because everyone else seemed to be asking the same questions she had. So, Adelyn just kept her mouth shut, listening and watching intently, as she fiddled absentmindedly with the thin, silver bracelet in her hand. Preston observed the class furiously finishing copying down the exceptions. They didn't look too confused, which was good. Of all the theory, The Exceptions seemed to always be easiest to grasp. For whatever reason, people always understood what they couldn't do. Quote:
Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl Five laws of exceptions....... hmm, seemed there was a little more to transfiguration than Fletcher had once thought. But he knew, yeah, he KNEW that one about food! Ha! Melanie was a good tutor it seemed.
The boy chose not to jot down any notes, of course, and instead polished off another cupcake. He pushed the one he just had to share with the professor forward a little on his desk and nodded toward the man.
CupcaaaaaAAAAAaaaAaaAAAke? Preston quirked an eyebrow at the boy with the cupcakes. "Mister Fletcher, I would appreciate it if you didn't eat in my classroom. If that cupcake is your item for class, then you may leave it, but please put the rest away." Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackwidow After scribbling down the information the teacher wanted on a piece of parchment and left it on her desk..
.. she was completely immersed with the Professor's explanation of Gamp's Law that her eyes were rounded dreamily at the sea of information she was about to absorb ... hopefully correctly.
"I have a question Professor!" she raised her hands, "howcome Life eh..." she stared off confusing herself but then shook her head apologetically. She lost her question, "sorry, i think i understood it". Preston watched and smiled kindly as the question came and left. "It's alright. If you think of it, do ask again, ok?" Quote:
Originally Posted by SenoritaMaxie Gold raised a hand. "The difference between actual life and animation or existence, sir?" She offered, quietly. Once again, that was only her understanding of the subject - or, rather, the specific topic they were tackling - and that said, it could be very flawed, in some places. "Or perception and reality. To someone without a proper understanding of the subject, it would look like it is very possibly to create 'life,' without magic - but --" her tones turned more thoughtful. "-- We can not create a soul." Not create life, in its bare and complete essence. The sixth year reflected on this, lowered her hand, and then raised it again, as she remembered something.
"I have a question, professor," she said politely. "Some sources state 'information,' as an exception to Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration. Would that be inference, sir, or is it an actual part of the Law?" Which, Gold thought, they were studying at a standard consistent, with their level. She knew at least two books, dedicated only to a complete elaboration of the said Law of Elemental Transfiguration.
Preston nodded. "The difference between animation and life is a good way to express it, yes, though the question of a soul is a somewhat more philosophical question and beyond us today." He paused, giving her an appreciative nod.
"As for information, some argue we should consider an addendum to the Exceptions, but it is not part of them, no. While true that you cannot make yourself know all there is to know, part of that is because you can't conjure what you cannot think up. And if you don't know something, you can't think it up. It's a different restriction than the others, as you are limited by yourself." Preston smiled, hoping that had made sense.**see my OOC note below**
---- "Alright. That was a bit longer departure into theory than I had originally planned, but thank you all for your astute observations and excellent questions. Hopefully, some of the more simple material, like the Five Exceptions, will help you understand some of the more complex. If you can understand what isn't happening, than you may be more able to take a guess at what is."
Preston shifted away from the board and back to his desk. Picking up the box of items again. "We are going to go back to what Miss Ballard said earlier about properties. Take out another sheet of parchment and make sure your personal item is in view. These items will be transfigured today, so this is your last opportunity to select a new item if you are at all concerned about your selection." He shook the box.
"Examine your object. What descriptive words would you use for it? What is its shape? It's feel? Any defining markings or characteristics?"
Preston tapped the side of the board with his wand, a list of possible properties emerged.
"On your parchment, take note of these and any others you think are relevant for your item. Be as descriptive as possible. It will help, later." Quote: The Board:
What is the item:
Size:
Shape:
Texture:
Color:
Weight:
Defining markings:
**Yes, some of the suggested lists on fansites suggest information as one of the exceptions, but I selected a different suggested five and since what is canon is that there are five exceptions, information can't be included as a sixth. Though, I think Prof. Kingsley may be onto something about different limitations. 
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