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griffin · 10-30-2014, 02:27 PM

SPOILER!!: Professor Flamsteed

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Originally Posted by sweetpurplepeopleeater

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Adjusting his tie just a bit, Airey began to go over his mental checklist of everything he had packed in his backpack before moving on to what he, personally, hoped to accomplish this trip to the National Space Centre. He had just been there over the summer to help set up for the particular exhibition - all part of his duties as Astronomer Royal - and while he was bound to get a bit chocked up given the subject matter...he was more giddy than sad. Getting to relive your childhood dream for the day wasn't something to get all depressed over.

"Stellar to hear, Mr. Baines," he saluted the first year. "I'll be sending that letter to your parents hopefully tomorrow." Wanted to make sure that he slept on his wording in the letter. He couldn't be positive, but something was informing him that he needed to be very careful with his phrasing. And Merlin help him if the professor only ended up encouraging them to remove the boy from Hogwarts.

He also gave the boy's attire two thumbs up. Very professional looking. This astronut approved.

And the boy's permission slip went on to his desk.

Taking Miss Guidry's permission slip and setting it on top of Mr. Baines, he smiled the prefect and then instantly wondered where Miss Wright was. More often than not, it had been the seventh year who had looked after the younger Claw...and that service would most likely be needed again today. "Excellent, Miss Guidry. I certainly hope you find it informative."

Speaking of the fragile Ravenclaw...

"Good morning, Miss Wright," he beamed at the girl as he took the permission slip and set it on top of the rest. Yes yes, more excitement. Stellar to see! He noted that she headed towards Mr. Baines and felt a small sense of relief. He was a responsible young man, so between him and Miss Guidry the second year ought to survive the trip.

.........................

Giving his sundial watch another quick glance, the astronomer's eyes widened. "Oh sweet solstice!" he exclaimed as he wiped his brow and scurried towards the front of his desk and picked up the envelope with his own name written on it.

"Alright everyone! Gather around!" he announced while clapping his hands together twice. Just in case, you know, they hadn't heard him. "We have about 15 minutes before our portkeys are scheduled to depart so I will make this brief. First, a few ground rules. We will be leaving the wizarding world and entering the muggle one today. This means ABSOLUTELY NO MAGIC will be allowed. Not even accidental. Keep it in your holster. I do not want to make the Prophet because someone breached the Statute and the Ministry had to get involved...or to have any of you expelled." SO JUST DO NOT DO IT, OKAY!? "This also includes talking loudly about Magic in front of others. I am trusting you all to be on your best behavior so do not let me down."

Seriously. He may have nearly killed students in the past with tainted ice cream...and apparently was on the verge of it as Professor Hooksteed...but expelling someone. Sweet solstice. He would submit his resignation right away.

"We will touch down in a secluded area behind the National Space Centre and move about as a group. Under no circumstances is anyone to wander off on their own. Use the buddy system. And no, you do not need the same buddy the entire time. There is a lot to explore at the Centre."

Alright. Now that that was over.

"Now, I want everyone to check their envelopes for the following items. There should be an entry ticket to the National Space Centre along with one of these," he said as he lifted up a piece of rectangular paper. "This is a piece of muggle money. You are free to use it as you see fit at the Centre to buy something to eat or in the gift shop. We will arrive back at Hogwarts around 1500 hours, so plan accordingly. Now, can anyone tell me approximately how much this is worth in our, wizarding, currency?"

Jasmine and Samantha were also here, so there was a good chance that she and Thornton would survive the field trip. It was almost time to leave! Penelope listened to the professor's instructions. Opening her envelope, she checked to make sure that the ticket and the money were inside. "Five pounds is worth 1 galleon, professor."

10-30-2014, 02:27 PM	#48 (permalink)
griffin DMAC & DERP Snidget Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,710 Hogwarts RPG Name: Devin James Horton Seventh Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Deanna Joyce Horton Gryffindor Second Year x1	Teapot Occamy\| gryphons&giraffes&goats,OH MY \| chaser of the truth \| flutiful❧ SPOILER!!: Professor Flamsteed Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpurplepeopleeater [FONT="Georgia"] Adjusting his tie just a bit, Airey began to go over his mental checklist of everything he had packed in his backpack before moving on to what he, personally, hoped to accomplish this trip to the National Space Centre. He had just been there over the summer to help set up for the particular exhibition - all part of his duties as Astronomer Royal - and while he was bound to get a bit chocked up given the subject matter...he was more giddy than sad. Getting to relive your childhood dream for the day wasn't something to get all depressed over. "Stellar to hear, Mr. Baines," he saluted the first year. "I'll be sending that letter to your parents hopefully tomorrow." Wanted to make sure that he slept on his wording in the letter. He couldn't be positive, but something was informing him that he needed to be very careful with his phrasing. And Merlin help him if the professor only ended up encouraging them to remove the boy from Hogwarts. He also gave the boy's attire two thumbs up. Very professional looking. This astronut approved. And the boy's permission slip went on to his desk. Taking Miss Guidry's permission slip and setting it on top of Mr. Baines, he smiled the prefect and then instantly wondered where Miss Wright was. More often than not, it had been the seventh year who had looked after the younger Claw...and that service would most likely be needed again today. "Excellent, Miss Guidry. I certainly hope you find it informative." Speaking of the fragile Ravenclaw... "Good morning, Miss Wright," he beamed at the girl as he took the permission slip and set it on top of the rest. Yes yes, more excitement. Stellar to see! He noted that she headed towards Mr. Baines and felt a small sense of relief. He was a responsible young man, so between him and Miss Guidry the second year ought to survive the trip. ......................... Giving his sundial watch another quick glance, the astronomer's eyes widened. "Oh sweet solstice!" he exclaimed as he wiped his brow and scurried towards the front of his desk and picked up the envelope with his own name written on it. "Alright everyone! Gather around!" he announced while clapping his hands together twice. Just in case, you know, they hadn't heard him. "We have about 15 minutes before our portkeys are scheduled to depart so I will make this brief. First, a few ground rules. We will be leaving the wizarding world and entering the muggle one today. This means ABSOLUTELY NO MAGIC will be allowed. Not even accidental. Keep it in your holster. I do not want to make the Prophet because someone breached the Statute and the Ministry had to get involved...or to have any of you expelled." SO JUST DO NOT DO IT, OKAY!? "This also includes talking loudly about Magic in front of others. I am trusting you all to be on your best behavior so do not let me down." Seriously. He may have nearly killed students in the past with tainted ice cream...and apparently was on the verge of it as Professor Hooksteed...but expelling someone. Sweet solstice. He would submit his resignation right away. "We will touch down in a secluded area behind the National Space Centre and move about as a group. Under no circumstances is anyone to wander off on their own. Use the buddy system. And no, you do not need the same buddy the entire time. There is a lot to explore at the Centre." Alright. Now that that was over. "Now, I want everyone to check their envelopes for the following items. There should be an entry ticket to the National Space Centre along with one of these," he said as he lifted up a piece of rectangular paper. "This is a piece of muggle money. You are free to use it as you see fit at the Centre to buy something to eat or in the gift shop. We will arrive back at Hogwarts around 1500 hours, so plan accordingly. Now, can anyone tell me approximately how much this is worth in our, wizarding, currency?" Jasmine and Samantha were also here, so there was a good chance that she and Thornton would survive the field trip. It was almost time to leave! Penelope listened to the professor's instructions. Opening her envelope, she checked to make sure that the ticket and the money were inside. "Five pounds is worth 1 galleon, professor." __________________