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SPOILER!!: Xerxes!

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Originally Posted by badger_boy_93

Xerxes welcomed the kind greeting from his professor. "I'm glad you are having such a good day. And yes, I did manage to catch my breath. That ladder takes some getting used to." He touched his chest to signify the relief that comes from getting one's breath back.

Xerxes thought about the question posed to the class for a minute before answering. He respectfully raised his hand and said, "Fire safety is very important. Extinguishing Spells should be at the ready at all times. I believe the incantation is: 'Ig-Nis Ex-Tinct-Is'. 'Aguamenti' could also come in handy. You should also keep highly flammable materials (for example paper, wood, fabric, and flammable chemicals) away from the flame/fire."

Xerxes tried to think outside the box a little. "Fire is not a toy. You should never attempt to eat it or throw it at any other students. You should also avoid staring directly at the brightest part of the flame for long periods of time. That could potentially damage your eyesight."

Indeed that ladder would take some time to get used to indeed, and Sarika was sure that Xeres - and any other student who encountered being breathless while climbing it - would overcome the challenge.

“Yes, the Extinguishing Spell - IgNis Extinctis - and the Water Charm - Aguamenti - are useful spells to quickly put an end to fires. It is important to remember that in order to make the best use of these spells, it is key to remain calm under such hazardous situations.” Sarika paused to nod as additional answers were made. “Perfectly said, Xerxes! Those are some helpful contributions.”

SPOILER!!: Diego!

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Originally Posted by Charely Potter

Diego continued checking out the room, while thinking about other stuff. He heard that the lesson would be focusing on candles which got his thinking to divert more on that subject. Scented candles? Nope. But maybe the way the light flickered or how soon the wax melted would be up for interpretting.

Diego then considered the first question, which was on fire safety. When it came his turn he raised his hand, "It also depends on the type of fire. A grease fire can get worse from water, so while the fire is still small, baking soda is great for stopping it... but it won't fix any burnt food. So don't try to eat it after." Nodding after, remembering how his Papa was distracted and burnt their lunch over it.

Spotting Diego’s hand, Sarika gave him the go ahead to give his answer. “That is very true! It would be a waste of precious time and much needed energy using water when another substance should be used. Baking soda works wonders for small grease fires.” She allowed herself to grin. “Also true. Burnt food has no good flavour.”

SPOILER!!: Aurora!

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Originally Posted by WhittyBitty

Seeing as they were working with candles today it made a lot of sense that they would cover fire safety first. The last thing they wanted was for anyone to get hurt. Aurora knew all about fire safety and how important it was from a young age because of helping her mother with her work.

After listening to some of the tips from her classmates she rose her hand. ”There is also stop, drop, and roll. If your clothing catches on fire you need to stop what you’re doing, drop to the floor, and roll around to put it out.” She thought for a moment then continued. ”You can also use sand to put small fires out. As well as fire extinguishers and fire blankets.”

“Correct, Aurora! That method is one Muggles use, and they are taught quite early in terms of age to them. Rolling around on the ground help to stamp out the flames, while other methods such as throwing a bucket of sand or using foam from an extinguisher can help. Fire blankets, which are thicker than regular blankets, can smother flames by starving it of oxygen as would sand and an extinguisher.” She needn’t go into the details of fire extinguishers as the topic would have been covered in Muggle Studies.

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As the students had spoken and their answers confirmed by her, they appeared on the board at the front of the class:

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Fire Safety Tips:

• Keep flammable materials away from flames
• Do not attempt to consume fire
• Do not throw it at students or anyone else
• Do not stare at a flame for an extended periods as it can damage your eyes

Solutions to a fire emergency:

• The Extinguishing Spell {Incantation: IgNis Extinctis; Wand Movement: an incomplete arrow pointing upwards}
• The Water Charm {Incantation: Aguamenti; Wand Movement: Side-way S-shape}
• Identify cause of fire to determine the type of material to be used for extinguishing {Baking Soda can be used for small grease fires}
• Stop, drop and roll method
• The use of fire blankets, fire extinguishers and sand

“With these.” Sarika gestured to the board. “In mind, we will now proceed in getting started with the first part of our activity: preparing our candle. These candles will be used today as we learn Pyromancy, which utilises the flames to gain Insight.” There was, of course, the use of melted candle wax but that was for another lesson, young Oracles! “We first need to cleanse the candles, this is because they can absorb energy, both negative and positive. Please go ahead to remove the cover from the container on your table.” Sarika continued wending her way among the furniture, giving a moment for the instruction to be followed.

“Three of the four compartments are filled with pink Himalayan salt. This is only one method used for candle cleansing. Two other popular methods are smoke cleansing - passing the candle through lit sage - and Moonlight Charging, where the candle is placed under the light of the full moon for a few hours.” This information appeared on the board. “Go ahead, roll the entire candle in the salt. Take care to use one candle per compartment of salt.” There were three compartments of salt, and why there was a maximum of three seats per table. “Once done, gently dust off the salt. Next, stick the candle upright to the holder using the Sticking Charm. The incantation is Adhaero, pronounced Ad-hareeee-ro. The wand movement is to trace the outline of what you are sticking with your wand. The candle in this case. Should you need assistance with the spell, raise a hand and I’ll be there, or you may ask an older student.” The woman fell silent, watchful of any raised hands.

Once a few minutes had elapsed, she cleared her throat. “The fourth compartment of the container contains finely chopped herbs, lavender and rosemary.” Had they detected this, given the pleasant aromas wafting through the room? “They represent peace and protection respectively. Sprinkle a few pinches over the candle. This marks the final step in the preparation stage.”


OOC: We now move onto the mini activity! You will have about 48 hours for this; the lesson will move along on Sunday 25th May late in the evening. Feel free to complete the steps above in as many or as little posts as you like! I will be keeping an eye out for anyone who needs Sarika’s help