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GoldenSnake · 05-12-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

[spoiler="Hello, hello!"]Rising from her seat, she walked around to the front of her desk. "Good morning, everyone and I'd like to personally welcome those of you who are new to Arithmancy, as well as those who are returning, Welcome back." Another smile. It eased her anxiousness. "Though most of you are all aware, I am indeed Professor Hadley and this will be my fourth term teaching at Hogwarts. Yes, Arithmancy is indeed a challenging subject, but I do hope that with my guidance, you should all develop at least a basic understanding of the subject."

Enough of those logistics though on her history. "Number mysticism began in Ancient Greece, hundred of years ago in the sixth century B.C. Most of you are probably aware that it began, ultimately with a man named Pythagoras." She paused, contemplating where to lead her lesson. "Numbers have power, but numbers do not control events and coincidences do happen." On that note, she decided to start with a non-numerological term. "But what exactly can be classified as a mere coincidence?"

Wasn't Pythagoras the guy who invented Phythatgorean theorm? Savannah only knew that because her little sister's a math genius.

Savannah looked counfused when the professor asked the first question. Uhh...not an arithmancy expert for sure, Savannah. Not a termology expert for sure too. "I'm sorry professor, but I have absolutely no idea." Savannah admitted. She felt a bit stupid, but at least, honest.

05-12-2011, 08:18 PM	#48 (permalink)
GoldenSnake Doxy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweetwater Posts: 6,031 Hogwarts RPG Name: Arielle (Ari) Wedgwood First Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Morgan Kruz Daily Prophet Photojournalist	A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for. Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixRising [spoiler="Hello, hello!"]Rising from her seat, she walked around to the front of her desk. "Good morning, everyone and I'd like to personally welcome those of you who are new to Arithmancy, as well as those who are returning, Welcome back." Another smile. It eased her anxiousness. "Though most of you are all aware, I am indeed Professor Hadley and this will be my fourth term teaching at Hogwarts. Yes, Arithmancy is indeed a challenging subject, but I do hope that with my guidance, you should all develop at least a basic understanding of the subject." Enough of those logistics though on her history. "Number mysticism began in Ancient Greece, hundred of years ago in the sixth century B.C. Most of you are probably aware that it began, ultimately with a man named Pythagoras." She paused, contemplating where to lead her lesson. *"Numbers have power, but numbers do not* control events and coincidences do happen." On that note, she decided to start with a non-numerological term. "But what exactly can be classified as a mere coincidence?" Wasn't Pythagoras the guy who invented Phythatgorean theorm? Savannah only knew that because her little sister's a math genius. Savannah looked counfused when the professor asked the first question. Uhh...not an arithmancy expert for sure, Savannah. Not a termology expert for sure too. "I'm sorry professor, but I have absolutely no idea."** Savannah admitted. She felt a bit stupid, but at least, honest. __________________