Edvard couldn’t help but smile as little Indiana was the first one who shot up her hand to answer. Listening he nodded “Astronomy is indeed about stuff in outer space like planets and stars.” The stuff was is you were picky planets, stars, meteors and so on.

The next person in line to answer was a Gryffindor boy. “Yes in astronomy we study celestial bodies in the universe like planets, nebulas and galaxies to name a few things.” It was a part of the definition of astronomy so the lion boy would get credit for his answer.

Eddie turned his attention to a student whom he initially had taken for a girl. Now that snake house member spoke up it was clear that it was boy and nothing else. Good way to stuff up, Professor he chided himself before responding to the answer. “You are right! In Astronomy we study stars and planets but there are much more to the field you might think. It’s not just about stars and planets it’s so much more than that.” Eddie wanted to elaborate there and then but stopped himself.


The next student to put her answer into the cauldron was a claw girl who was the first one to mention comets. “Good, you seem to have gotten the gist of it and it’s nice that you mention comets. Comets are usually mixed up with meteors.”

Here was one who was really trying to think and not just read the textbook definition.“ You are on the right track dear! The history of something always plays a big part in how we view something today or how much we know about it like for example the moon.” Edvard said encouragingly. He wasn’t going to go deeper about the moon since that was a topic for a totally different lesson.

Science? Edvard blinked for a second and then smiled at the snake girl “Yes your right in astronomy we do study stars, planets and galaxies but I wouldn’t call it a science since that is a muggle term which I feel is just a big fancy word.”

It was nice to see that so many made the effort to be active despite the late hour. “Very good answer dear!” Someone must have been studying before class to be extra prepared. Edvard liked that trait in his students even if it was so far only snakes that showed it.

Turning in the direction of the boy that spoke next Edvard gave a small nod of approval as the boy gave a short answer but fully good answer to his question. The boy seemed to be yearning for something more advanced.

Another student that had done some studying before class, “Good answer!” Edvard said as he directed the word to the next student.

“Constellations?” Edvard supplied the young boy helpfully. It had sounded like the word the little snake had been searching for but not finding. “Very good and yes astronomy is exactly the study of stars, planets, galaxies and more.”

The next claw in line to answer also mentioned science as he explained what astronomy studied. It was becoming clearer and clearer that the students were very influenced by the muggle world. “Good answer!” Edvard replied.

Another claw followed that gave a short answer without much detail but in most he was correct. “Yes astronomy is the study of things beyond Earth but I’d like us to be precise about what things are.” Eddie said.

A badger girl brought up a question which needed an answer “Satellites are made by men and they are a tool we use to study the earth and other things in space. Satellites help us explore so yes you are right. Satellites don’t count.” He made a mental note of the rest of the badgers answer to award points later.

“I see. You are on the right track dear.” Astronomy was though a pretty broad subject even if you could hardly see it by the definition of what the subject was set to study.

Zodiac studies and divination! Holding up his hand to quiet the students Edvard said “If you want to learn about divination and how you divine meaning out of space you will have to talk to the resident divination professor, Thereos. Also zodiac studies lands under Astrology and that is not my field to teach, but otherwise a good definition.”

“Black holes and strings are interesting occurrences but topics for other lessons, good definition though dear.” Edvard said before scribbling a not on a piece of parchment.

When the next claw boy started talking Edvard wondered how he would answer. He was surprised. The boy gave a very plausible definition. “Very good,” Professor Roslund mused the answers seemed to be getting better and more detailed with more time to think.

Edvard saw the enthusiasm and eagerness in the boy’s eyes as he gave his answer. He had really thought it through. “Good, good, we are going to talk more about history and how the movement of celestial bodies affects our daily lives, but that will be in another lesson.” He was so happy that the students were making efforts to make the lesson good.

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Professor Roslund at first didn’t understand the badgers answer but when he did he smiled at her “Good job. We will talk a little about Earth in our lesson today.”

“That is true. Good job.” Had the snake been studying or had she remembered something which his predecessor had taught them in a previous lesson? No matter it was good that the greek background was explained.

When the snake girl trailed off Edvard feared that she had lost track of what she had wanted to say but she hadn’t. Instead she provided him with a decent definition. “Nice definition.”

The next one to speak was the lion prefect and she gave a very detailed explanation “Excellent answer, prefect Hollingberry!”

Laughing warmly as the next Slytherin gave her contribution Edvard said “We will definitely be learning all about space junk. Good definition by the way.” Space junk, he was definitely going to use that word in the future.