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Originally Posted by neaped  The shield charm. This would certainly come in handy sometime. Awesome.
Hugo put his wand back in his pocket. Proh-tay-goh. "Proh-tay-goh. Protaygo. Protego!" Hugo looked around if he was doing a good job. "Protego!"
"W-was that alright?" he asked Simon. Simon nodded at the Ravenclaw as he questioned his wording being right. "Uh huh, good job," he assured him moving on to the next. Quote:
Originally Posted by AuroraQuinn "Oh yes!" said Aurora, "And I hope it's wonderful." she grinned, playing with the ribbons in her hair. They were a little flimsy, she was going to have to get better at producing them... She looked over to the defensive group. "Oh look, they're doing shield charms. I learnt that last year with Hilda. Protego." She said, pointing her wand forwards. A silver shield billowed from her wand and she grinned. She always smiled when she achieved a spell. She waved the shield away and thrust a hand into the pocket of her robes, producing a white paper bag. "Jelly baby?" she offered the bag to Nika. The seventh year raised an eyebrow at the Slytherin first year who casually cast the charm. "Regardless of you knowing a spell or not, we were practicing without magic first. And I would advise to not be so casual about spell casting because focus is always important," he informed the girl before leaving her to her snacks. Quote:
Originally Posted by Presley Black Presley slipped her wand into the pocket of her robes so as not to accidentaly wave it while practicing the incantation. "Proh-tay-goh," she muttered, pretending her wand was in her hand, and using the demonstrated movement. "Protego," she said louder and more clearly. Wait. Proh-tay-goh, or Pro-tey-goh? What if she got it wrong? Would it hurt her? "Simon? If you get it wrong, what happens?" she asked, suddenly a little nervous about this. Simon turned as he was called by name and asked what would happen if done wrong. "Well depending on the mistake it will either be a weak shield or not form into a shield at all which always leaves the chance your magic will simply be aimed at the person your casting at. But don't worry, its not dangerous." It wasn't like a miss-cast shield charm was going to maim or kill someone. Quote:
Originally Posted by MyPatronusIsaMoose Oakey looked up at Gryffindor Captain with the biggest puppy face he could possible make with his face. Sorry Oakey said Oh and umm You're Welcome? He was unsure if he should say this.
Despite making a fool of himself in this lesson that Gryffindor Captain was helping them with, Oakey was proud that he was helpful in showing what not to do even if his expression didn't show it. He quickly pocketed his wand and stuck his index finger out as a substitute for his wand.
He was still jerking his hand forward fast and hard and strong, but he felt he was saying the spell right now. Proh-tay-go... Proh-tay-go... Protego
At least the Hufflepuff boy had been repentant at his mistake, a look on his face showing pretty well that he'd be listening from now on. Simon simply nodded as he appologized, holding back a chuckle as the boy used his finger to mimic the casting instead.
Whatever worked, he mused as he watched and listened to him work before turning his attention to the next student under his watch. SPOILER!!: Aiden and Zara Quote:
Originally Posted by sevensnared Quote:
Originally Posted by TwistedHearts Protaywhat? Zara blinked as she tried to make this sink in. Proh-tay-goh?
She whispered softly to herself, trying to get the words out right. "Prow-tey-gow." And she shook her head, and continued. "Proh-tey-gow. Pro-te-gou. Prohhhh-tay-gow." Beginning to feel frustrated, she began to enunciate each syllable slowly. "Proh. Tay....Goh."
And the light bulb in her head turned on. She smiled to herself and said aloud. "Proh-tay-goh. Protego." Looking at Simon, she looked at him with an awkward smile, as if to confirm if what she had been doing was right. Really, Zara, saying a word is so simple. Why can't you just copy it right? Quote:
Originally Posted by sevensnared
Aiden just joined the lesson which is quite late, so she has no idea how to produce that shield. Maybe she should ask Zara for help. Aiden walks slowly towards Zara while her eyes look around the classroom. "Hello, Zara. How have you been?" greets Aiden with a faint smile. "I... I just joined the lesson, so, do you mind teaching me how to..." says Aiden hesitantly, ashamed. Quote:
Originally Posted by TwistedHearts "I'm fine," she automatically said as Zara turned to the sound of the voice. Oh, it was Aiden.
"Oh, hey Aiden. You just say the words, without wands first though," she smiled. Zara wanted to practice the spell already but I guess they'd have to learn step by step first. Quote:
Originally Posted by sevensnared Simon watched as a newcomer joined the group, having noticed her standing back before seemingly deciding to join the defensive group eventually. Catching sight of Zara, he returned the ackward smile with a more confident one of his own before nodding to confirm her unspoken question.
"Its actually Proh-tay-goh," he instructed, correcting Aiden for Zara. "Welcome to the lesson," he greeted politely. The older boy then moving to complete his cycle around the group satisfied with their progress.
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"Now I know this must seem pretty simple, especially for the older students among us, but I wanted to start off with the basics to catch everyone up. I promise to move up to more complex spells soon." With a flick of his wand, he summoned one of the unused dummies brought over, setting up like he had seen done on a previous occasion in the defense room.
"I've set this dummy to shoot a spell...rather a simple jet of light at a person should they step in front of it. I want you all to line up and when you feel you're good with the pronunciation step up to the dummy one by one and practice blocking the light with your shield charm." That being said, Simon stepped off to the side and awaited the group to do as instructed. The older lion leaning casually against the wall of the room as he watched.
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