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Hogwarts RPG Name:
Violeta X. Escalante
Gryffindor Sixth Year
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Yulietta Escalante
Slytherin Second Year  x8
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19  What a pretty day indeed!
Jude adored days like these! It made him look forward to the Flying lessons even more. He inhaled deeply, getting a strong whiff of that delightful scent that was grass. Yes, this definitely meant spring was in the air. "Hi, Professor!'' the Hufflepuff greeted. "Hope you're well!'' The man certainly seemed so. A questioning gaze was cast at the chest. Did Bludgers lurk in there? Was that what today's lesson about, something to do with them? Hmmm.
Oh well. He'd find out soon enough, right?
Without any further wondering about it, Jude kicked off from the ground to begin the usual warm up. What better way to enjoy this perfect March day? “Good morning, mister Anders. I’m doing fantastic today. Hope you’re doing well yourself,” Kennedy greeted with a nod and smile. He noticed Jude’s gaze and had to resist the urge to smirk.
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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline Now this…this was a day for flying!
Rajesh could imagine his dad upon on one of the hippogriffs back home enjoying the calm skies for once in March. For him, alas, it could and would be only a broom while he was at school which was good enough for him. The seventh year making his way down to the practice pitch and their usual class location. “Good day, Professor,” he greeted Professor Escalante as the man stood before him, passing him to see what they would be greeted with.
Another surprise awaiting them to be sure, something curious by the sight of the chains and the sound eminating from the chest. But that would have to wait, the Ravenclaw taking to the skies as directed to warm up for the lesson. To be as prepared as he could manage for whatever lie beneath.
“Good day to you, mister Rehman.” Kennedy peered behind him as the seventh year passed through the entrance, curious of his thoughts pertaining to the chained chest. Perhaps for the next lesson he’ll have students write down their guess of what the lesson would be about.
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Originally Posted by SilverTiger Was flying one of Giselle’s favorite classes? Not by a long shot, but she wasn’t about to skive off. Besides the homework thing, but she’d gotten that figured out too. It was mostly the fact she had to deal with the school brooms that annoyed her. She was going to ask mum and dad to get her her own later on, if she chose to continue. Odds are, she would. It was exercise, and it was different than her dance classes and practicing on her own.
The chest had caught her attention as she’d arrived, though. “Hello, Professor Escalante”, she said first. The whole respect thing and all. It didn’t do to jump straight into questions before a greeting. That only happened as she kicked off to begin her warmups.
“Is there a ton of bludgers in there or something?” The question wanted an answer. Even if she didn’t entirely stick around to get it, the school broom taking over and zooming off with her on it. Maybe it was snitches. She didn’t actually follow Quidditch that much to know which ones buzzed like that. Or maybe it wasn’t even Quidditch stuff in the first place, although she wasn’t about to deal with pixies tangled in her hair or anything like that. Ah, the chest caught her attention first. Again, Kennedy had to force himself to smirk. “Good morning, miss Barrington.” The was soon out of earshot, not that he would divulge the contents of the chest. Did the students really think he’d set bludgers upon them? Maybe for the older years, but not the little ones.
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Originally Posted by Lottiepot Aurora, contrary to her petite frame and girly nature, was actually pretty sporty. Her Ma, Layla, played Hockey for England’s under 17’s in her youth and now worked as a personal trainer. Her Mum, Bambi, had been a model and therefore was very good at looking after herself. Her sister, Ariadne, was a fitness fanatic and had been a Fencer at Beauxbatons. And then there was little Aurora who had tried out a few different sports when she was younger but the minute her feet touched the ice she fell in love with ice skating.
She had not however taken to flying. Despite this not being their first lesson, Aurora was not a natural on the broomstick nor was she very keen on being in the air. She much preferred to keep her feet firmly on the ground (or on the ice) where everything looked normal sized and where there wasn’t a chance of her falling off. There was absolutely no chance she was ever going to try out for a Quidditch team.
The blonde didn’t have her usual smile on her face as she begrudgingly headed out to the school grounds to join in with the lesson. As a first year she was expected to attend and so she did just not so enthusiastically as she did other lessons. Still the Professor got a little smile in a greeting, she was taught manners after all. Kennedy could tell when his students weren’t a fan of flying. There were several of them, and they seem to have that little look on the face in common. “Good day, miss Ackerly,” he greeted nonetheless.
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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising It came as little surprise to anyone that Apollo was present for flying class. Although unlike some of his peers, he'd probably have shown up even if it was snowing or pouring rain. But that was the difference between someone vying for a spot on a professional team versus someone who just took flying because it was mandatory. Speaking of which, he ought to speak with Escalante about that and if he had any words of advice since Apollo was pretty sure he'd been through the rigorous tryouts before.
"Good afternoon, Professor," he greeted, as he took note of the buzzing sound and overhearing Giselle's question. "Bludgers don't buzz like that. It's probably some sort of flying pest. Although could be keys charmed to fly..." He considered as he recalled from his history text of when the philosopher's stone was at Hogwarts, before it was destroyed and the various protection charms in place. “Good day, mister Stark.” Another curious mind voicing their curiosity. Kennedy took a glance at the chest. Apollo had a point. Bludgers don’t buzz. Kennedy was all too familiar with the sound of a bludger, being a former beater and all. “You’ll find out soon,” he promised.
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Originally Posted by Nordic Witch Bella had disliked flying for a long time but, now in the last few years the dark haired snakette had come around and was okay with it. It was the thing about flying high up in the air that had troubled her because she had often gotten dizzy or felt sure she'd fall off the broom. Coming into the pitch Bella waved a "Hello Professor Escalante!" in their profs direction before she walked over to stand by Apollo's side. Eyeing the brown chained chest curiously she threw in her own suggestions. "It could be quaffles in there or if it's an insect maybe wasps or bees." “Hello, miss Connolly,” Kennedy greeted with a gentle smile. He overheard the young Slytherin’s comment. Wasps or bees. He wouldn’t…well…no, no. He wouldn’t do THAT to them. Kennedy wouldn’t want to risk allergies.
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Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy Desiree was loving the nice sunny weather! It made flying lessons a lot more fun. Not that they weren’t fun in the first place, but it was a lot easier to fly when the weather was nice. She made her way to the practice pitch at a leisurely pace to take in as much of the spring-like weather as possible.
Feeling Jasmine today, she arrived wearing a teal sweatshirt with a gold trim, matching pants, gold sneakers, and a teal jeweled hair tie holding her ponytail in place. “Hi, Professor Escalante,” she greeted with a wave and a cheery smile as she stepped inside. Her bright blue eyes fell to the chest. What was in there? Quidditch equipment, maybe? Whatever it was, she hoped it wasn’t bludgers!
She supposed she’d find out soon enough. Pushing the thought out of her mind for now, she mounted her borrowed school broom and kicked off to begin her warm ups. Kennedy smiled at Desiree as she arrived. One to remind him of his daughter with the matching attire and sparkly things. “Good day, miss Marchand.” He glanced at his watch. It was getting close to starting time.
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Originally Posted by astrocat Brandon was always in a better mood when the weather was nice. It was so beautiful outside. Brandon practically skipped to class. Well... he didn't skip. Too embarrassing, too vulnerable. But he thought about doing it. He even had a smile on his face as he walked up to the others, offering special waves to Aurora and Giselle. He found a spot near them to wait. "Hi Professor Escalante!" He may not be a great flier, but he liked the professor a lot and always enjoyed this class.
He even gave the man a thumbs up. Which was pretty rare from him.
He eyed the chest, pretending like he wasn't looking at it. Why the chains? Why the buzzing? He made sure there were several people between him and it, juuust in case it was scary. There he was. “Good day, mister Fox,” Kennedy smiled kindly. The young Hufflepuff, despite demonstrating some fear of the skies, did his best during lessons and Kennedy admired that.
Glancing at his watch as it buzzed, letting him know it was time, Kennedy moved away from the entrance.
“Alright, everyone. Time to gather in,” he announced, joining the students. He stood beside the chained chest and wandlessly cast a Silencing Charm at it, eliminating distractions.
When everyone was sitting on a cushion, Kennedy began. “Welcome to today’s flying lesson. We will be touching base on a new part of flying. Lately we’ve been focusing on dives and maintaining broom control with rocky flying patterns.” There was a purpose for that. Kennedy had crafted it so the students sharpened their ability to think fast and on the spot. And while it was still something they were working at, this was perfect to support them.
“Before we fully dive in, I’d like to know what you personally consider a useful skill to possess while flying? It can be skills ranging from classroom use to out in the real world use.” He wanted them to think beyond classroom skills. After all, they weren’t always going to stay at Hogwarts. Some of them might pursue Quidditch, others may prefer to travel by broom, others may require it for work purposes.
OOC: Hiii! Thank you all for being patient. RL was being a little difficult for a moment, but it's all good now. I'll be posting again at around 24 hours.
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