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SPOILER!!: Kara!

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Welp. Had she really been that loud? She preferred to say enthusiastic. Also, if she was right in excitement, she totally should earn a point or two back for her knowledge of Divination. Or at least one aspect of the subject. "Sorry," she whispered, looking over to Diego, at least he didn't seem upset with her. She'd just gotten a little ahead of herself and spaced out on it being a library.

Acquiring a book. Having claimed a beanbag seat, it meant she was one of the first ones, to which she ran her fingers over the spines of each book, trying to see which one called to her. Eventually after spending the entirety of the five minutes completely indecisive, she just selected a red-spined book and took her seat again. Completely random perhaps, but the Gryffindor red was clearly meant to be. She would investigate what book she ended up with shortly.

For now they were continuing on and Professor Joshi acknowledged that bibliomancy was indeed correct. Sure she'd cost them points, but surely her correct knowledge should have been credited back to her in more than just 'acknowledgements'. Gryffindor pride perhaps, or maybe just some pre-teen angst, but she was feeling somewhat sulky in that moment.

It was for that reason that she chose to not answer the Professor's question about the subject. She already had somewhat said what she knew about anyway when she blurted it out on her entrance. As for why she chose the book? Because her five minutes was running out and the red spoke to her. Which was when she took a closer look, seeing The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo scrawled on the spine of the book. No she hadn't read it, but she got the sense Professor Cox probably has.

So she had to think of a question first and then would open up the book to reveal the answer? This was a weird method and Kara had to question its accuracy. Like what if she chose a book on quidditch. How would that help her answer a question? Unless the question related to bludgers and quaffles or something, which for some of her peers it probably would. She considered her question, thinking on what she knew about alchemy. It was kind of potions related, so maybe this was something in her future? She considered on perhaps the question should related to if alchemy was in her future. "You said, Professor, it doesn't have to be a yes or no question, but it can be, right?" Kara inquired after raising her hand. She was having a hard time thinking of questions that weren't yes or no.

The fact that Kara was apologetic for her… enthusiastically loud exclamation was enough. Sarika, nor anyone else, should be upset with her. She was pleased too, to see that Kara did not dwell on the happening and had used the full time allotted to pick a book - a red one, for Gryffindor, perhaps?

Kara could be as sulky as she wanted, though that would make Sarika a little sad, but what the third year did not know was that by blurting the topic out, she had altered the lesson plan slightly. It was more than okay though! It was already rectified. So when Kara didn’t volunteer an answer, her gaze lingered on her for a bit before calling on another student.

Had the professor known about those thoughts of doubt, she would have gently encouraged Kara to complete a few moments of meditation each evening to clear any turmoil from her mind which in turn may help to be more open to topics being taught, and not just in Divination. “Correct. Whichever route you choose to go, your question will be answered.”

SPOILER!!: Aurora!

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Originally Posted by WhittyBitty

Oooh, they got to choose a book. Aurora knew that there was a form of Divination where people looked at random passages from books. She was pretty sure that it was called Bibliomancy, though she had never tried it before.

Getting up from her beanbag, she started browsing through the books. Her impulse was to look through different Herbology books, but she felt that for this she would rather use a Muggle novel. So she scanned through those, until one with flowers on the cover got her attention. Pride and Prejudice. A very famous classic novel, and one that she had read before. It definitely worked.

Book in hand, she made her way back to her seat.

So it WAS Bibliomancy. Aurora was looking forward to what the book would tell her. But for the moment she raised her hand to answer the question. "To start with you would ask a question that you need an answer to. Then whatever passage you land on when you open the book would be the answer." She thought for a moment then added, "it's also ancient. I believe it was used by the Romans."

That done, she began taking notes as the different forms of Bibliomancy were mentioned. Then she would have to start brainstorming what question she wanted to ask. It was a good thing they had some time, because Aurora really needed to consider it.

Aurora did some browsing and seemed to be engaging in a slight struggle over what book to choose, but in the end, the task was accomplished. As for that answer to one of the questions, a nod of approval was given. “All true, Aurora. Since then, this practise has evolved, especially with many practitioners choosing to use books of any genre. The methods used to conduct the entire process remains intact, however.”

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While Sarika had been interacting with the students, the marker had been busily zooming about, transcribing the facts of Bibliomancy and any answers that needed correcting or clarifying. Now, she paused in the middle of the gathering. “We have now come to the second aspect of our main activity where you will be conducting your very own reading using the book you have each selected.’’ Exciting, yes?

“If you look closer at the board, you will note the steps to completing a Bibliomancy reading. You are to perform your own reading, making your own notes and interpretation. As there will be no homework, you are to submit your work before leaving. Remember to label your parchment with your name, House and Year. You have fifteen minutes. Raise your hand if you need assistance. Off you go, my young Oracles!”

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Steps to complete the Bookshelf-Single Book Method Bibliomancy Reading:

• Pick a book you feel drawn to or you feel comfortable with from a bookshelf.
• Think of a question.
• Focus your attention on your question and clear your mind of everything else.
• Close your eyes while balancing the book on its spine and let it fall open on your desk or lap.
• With eyes still closed, touch your finger to any random passage.
• Read passage {or line if you pointed at a stand-alone line} and see how it pertains to your question.

OOC: Thank you for posting! :3 The activity will end in the evening of Saturday 18th October! I will be around to post Sarika if a character needs help