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sweetpinkpixie · 09-16-2016, 02:08 AM

SPOILER!!: Chaaaaaaaarlotte

Paige was in even less of a mood for food a this point, tea still calling her name however, as a small smile of relief tugged at her features. She wished the Ministry had provided her with a list of local Seers upon her confirmation, but she supposed that all had to do with confidentiality. She wouldn't want her own name handed out willy nilly to people either...especially considering things...

Paige was just about to dive into some questions when Professor Vance spoke, continuing the lesson and giving them a non-snack making task.

SPOILER!!: professoooooooor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nordic Witch

SPOILER!!: Individual student responses

Beaming around Laurel said "You've all made good guesses. Tasseography is the though the method most people would combine with Ovomancy for a more accurate prediction but any of the others mention would work too."

Deeming that it was time to move on Laurel walked over to her big kettle and called out "Everyone gather around, so I can demonstrate what you are doing to do." When the students had gathered around her she took an egg from the basket left by Nimma, cracked the shell in two and then she separated the egg white from the yellow. "We are going to solely be working with the egg whites today so make sure you separate the white fully from the yellow. When you have done that you drop the egg white into the hot water and watch carefully what shapes the egg forms on the hot water surface." Doing just that Laurel watched as her egg shaped itself into what she could only interpret as an apple. "Look students my egg shaped itself into the form of an apple. If I look in my textbook then I can see that an apple predicts that I will have good health and fortune in my life."

Stepping away from the kettle to open the cupboards Laurel said "I now want you all to partner up and practice Ovomancy and predicting your futures by looking at the shapes your eggs make in the water. We've got plenty of eggs and lots of hot water and kettles you can take to your tables so don't be grumpy if you lose an egg or you can't make out a shape. Just take a new egg and try again."

OOC: Let's practice Ovomancy.Minimum post requirement is 4 posts for full credit. You have until Sunday 18 Sep to complete the activity. The steps to follow is: separating the egg white from the yellow, dropping the egg white into the hot water, interpreting the shapes they make and finding the meanings in your textbook/using the website provided.

Partnering up is fun so please do that if it works with your daily schedules but you can do it on your own too! Have fun with it! Be creative. Be silly. If you have any questions for Laurel then say so in your post titles or I might miss it.

Slight pause in her inquires then.

Standing once again, Paige went to gather her things and grabbed a couple extra bowls for seperating her egg white from the yolk. Instead of returning to her own table, the seventh year set the supplies - including kettle filled with hot water - on the table where Charlotte was taking up occupancy. Bit desperate? Just a smidgen. But the Gryffindor's smile was inviting so it was hard not to be drawn to that.

Starting with her egg, Paige cracked it on the edge of the table and slowly began shifting the yolk back and forth between the two halves of she shell while holding it over one of the bowls to catch the egg whites as they poured over the sides.

"How...old was your mom when she found out?" Paige asked of Charlotte meekly as she dropped the egg shells and yolk into another one of her empty bowls and set it off to the side.

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sweetpinkpixie SSRPG Admin Gladrags Mod Quibbler Mod Minister for Magic Alley Proprietor Sea Serpent Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Paths Posts: 41,387 Hogwarts RPG Name: Professor Cox Ravenclaw Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: CJ Miller Gryffindor Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Nyle Harden Hufflepuff Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Iris Harden Ravenclaw Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Calliope Barrington Slytherin Fifth Year Ministry Department Head: Charles Hollingberry Minister's Office Ministry Department Head: Airey Flamsteed Mysteries Diagon Alley Proprietor: Victor García Massey Ollivanders x12 x12	astronomizzle ♧ gryffinDORK \| & the rest is drag ♣ #badluckDerf SPOILER!!: Chaaaaaaaarlotte Quote: Originally Posted by Tegz Hmm? Charlotte shook her head fervently. If she had, the professor would have been told about it from the ministry, and also she would have said that it was her and not her mum. Soooo no. She was NOT a Seer. Thankfully. Wait... they were supposed to cook some eggs? Uhh. Char was okay with not cooking eggs. Like... couldn't the house elf do that part for them? Why did they have to cook eggs and make sandwiches themselves? And her attention span wasn't so great so she didn't quuuuiiite get to answering the question. ... which was why she was so easily distracted when she was tapped on the shoulder. She turned and looked at the older girl and nodded. "Oh, sure. She's registered and everything." She paused. "It gets annoying sometimes. I can't always tell if she knows things or if she KNOWS things, you know?" It made it harder to get away with stuff! Questions? What kind of questions? Charlotte nodded again and smiled cheerfully. "Sure you can!" Paige was in even less of a mood for food a this point, tea still calling her name however, as a small smile of relief tugged at her features. She wished the Ministry had provided her with a list of local Seers upon her confirmation, but she supposed that all had to do with confidentiality. She wouldn't want her own name handed out willy nilly to people either...especially considering things... Paige was just about to dive into some questions when Professor Vance spoke, continuing the lesson and giving them a non-snack making task. SPOILER!!: professoooooooor Quote: Originally Posted by Nordic Witch SPOILER!!: Individual student responses Turning her gaze to the eagle girl Laurel said "Very good Azura , it's interesting that you brought up just that method but you are of course correct too. Molten lead divination is similar to how we will work with our eggs." Glancing over at Skylar she nodded encouragingly. "Yes, how you interpret the shapes tea leaves makes is very similar to Ovomancy." It was the easiest method to think of Laurel realized since it was so widely used. Looking over at the badger that spoke next Laurel smiled "Yes, Molybdomancy, eg divination with molten metal is very similar to ovomancy." "Gastromancy is not exactly similar since then you listen to sounds coming from your stomach while ovomancy is looking at shapes an egg makes in the water. Good guess though." Laurel said to Katerina. Next person to speak up was Paige echoing some of her peers. Smiling Laurel agreed with her "Ovomancy can certainly be combined with and is similar to tasseography." "Oh clouds is a good similarity since they can take shapes too. I haven't read any reports about people appearing in toast though." Laurel answered a little confused. Was that common? "Yes Harvey Tessomancy is similar to Ovomancy since in both methods you interpret shapes." Laurel responded. "Stars or do mean constellations? Constellations can take on shapes just like our eggs will do in a bit." Laurel smiled. Blaise. Turning to the lion who answered her question by asking her questions of his own. Placing her hands in her lap Laurel responded thoughtfully. "It's individual but yes predictions can sometimes lead to self-fulfilling prophecies in some cases but not always. The future isn't set in stone which i actually think is good because then we can impact it with our choices." Nodding Laurel said "Divination can be a comfort for some yes, something to hold on to or look towards. It's not a bad thing if Divination can make a dark day for someone become brighter by something we predict." "Good Scarlett. I hadn't even considered Favomancy. Its is though very similar to Ovomancy since in it you interpret the shapes bean makes when they fall." Laurel responded. Tenacious wish for ingredients bewildered her just a little. "Um, look in the cupboards. Most of the spices and deary products can be found in there if I've stocked it." Eggnog Laurel thought was an adult beverage more than something for children. A few more answers then she was moving on. Shooting Hadley a warm glance Laurel affirmed "Yes Tea reading is very similar and can be combined with Ovomancy too." If you wanted to get a more accurate reading of your future. Another badger ventured a guess. Looking over at him she said after a quick glance at his nameplate. "Good Ashwin. Haruspicy is similar since the organs of our body also has shapes just like the eggs form." The last boy she turned to was Lancelot again with a nod. "Yes, other foods can be used in divination too like beans, figs, cookies, cakes and onion sprouts to name a few." Beaming around Laurel said "You've all made good guesses. Tasseography is the though the method most people would combine with Ovomancy for a more accurate prediction but any of the others mention would work too." Deeming that it was time to move on Laurel walked over to her big kettle and called out "Everyone gather around, so I can demonstrate what you are doing to do." When the students had gathered around her she took an egg from the basket left by Nimma, cracked the shell in two and then she separated the egg white from the yellow. "We are going to solely be working with the egg whites today so make sure you separate the white fully from the yellow. When you have done that you drop the egg white into the hot water and watch carefully what shapes the egg forms on the hot water surface." Doing just that Laurel watched as her egg shaped itself into what she could only interpret as an apple. "Look students my egg shaped itself into the form of an apple. If I look in my textbook then I can see that an apple predicts that I will have good health and fortune in my life." Stepping away from the kettle to open the cupboards Laurel said "I now want you all to partner up and practice Ovomancy and predicting your futures by looking at the shapes your eggs make in the water. We've got plenty of eggs and lots of hot water and kettles you can take to your tables so don't be grumpy if you lose an egg or you can't make out a shape. Just take a new egg and try again." OOC: Let's practice Ovomancy.Minimum post requirement is 4 posts for full credit. You have until Sunday 18 Sep to complete the activity. The steps to follow is: separating the egg white from the yellow, dropping the egg white into the hot water, interpreting the shapes they make and finding the meanings in your textbook/using the website provided. Partnering up is fun so please do that if it works with your daily schedules but you can do it on your own too! Have fun with it! Be creative. Be silly. If you have any questions for Laurel then say so in your post titles or I might miss it. Slight pause in her inquires then. Standing once again, Paige went to gather her things and grabbed a couple extra bowls for seperating her egg white from the yolk. Instead of returning to her own table, the seventh year set the supplies - including kettle filled with hot water - on the table where Charlotte was taking up occupancy. Bit desperate? Just a smidgen. But the Gryffindor's smile was inviting so it was hard not to be drawn to that. Starting with her egg, Paige cracked it on the edge of the table and slowly began shifting the yolk back and forth between the two halves of she shell while holding it over one of the bowls to catch the egg whites as they poured over the sides. "How...old was your mom when she found out?" Paige asked of Charlotte meekly as she dropped the egg shells and yolk into another one of her empty bowls and set it off to the side. __________________ We broke into a million pieces, and we can't go back......................................... But now we're seeing all the beauty in the broken glass..................................... The scars are part of me, darkness and harmony My voice without the lies, this is what it sounds like