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Large dark eyes roving over the tanks and the surroundings, Ivory tried to take it all in. It was a lesson on the ship!! Still a little giddy with excitement as she tried to make out what was inside the tank nearest hers, the Ravenclaw prefect almost completely missed the first question of the day.
Lowering her hand ruefully as it seemed everyone else had beat her to it, Ivory listened attentively now prepared to participate. Fiddling with her attendance card in her lap, Ivory glanced up blinking at the second question. Ooh, she totally knew something about Gillyweed but first...
Hearing her best friend's voice from a little in front of her, Ivory turned slightly in her seat to peer around some of the taller people hiding her. Catching Arya's eye, she gave her bright smile and wave before turning back towards the professor to raise her hand and put in add her two cents.
"It's a parasitic plant that feeds off the moisture and nutrients of a host plant and comes from the plant genus Cuscuta," She piped up with a smile. "But only Cuscuta oxy,"She had to pause here for a second as she tried to remember the exact species. It was on the tip of her tongue...what was it- Oh, right! "...oxygenium is considered Gillyweed when it is harvested in it's active form." Yeah, because if it was harvested when it was all dry and devoid of moisture it wouldn't do much good for swimming. "And while you can use the plant in its dormant stage for various potions," She added remembering a potions class from a few terms back."It's usually known for the gills and webbing it gives the person who ingests it." Which is what they were going to try out??? Maybe? Possibly? Please? Cue hopeful smile.
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