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Lissy Longbottom · 05-21-2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu

Ellie wanted to answer. She wanted points!

"Well, if you break it into three... like you would a pie chart or something.. then the base might be the bottom, the middle would be the third by the handle, and the rim could be the other third..." she said, guessing.

"Or, if your broke it up straight across I'd say the base would be the bottom section, the middle the middle, and the rim, the outer... from the perspective you drank..." she said...

Then again... you could break it into rings... So confusing!!

"Not quite, but good guess!" Nolan said. "Points for effort."

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Originally Posted by individual

Evelyn had been listening to everyone answer, tuning in an out of the conversations and things being said. Why did divination have to make her so tired? They barely even started and she felt like she was falling asleep for some reason. Could have possibly been the effect from walking all the way up those stairs. Blah.

Sitting up in her seat when she heard the next question, she thought about them for a minute...the base, middle and rim sections inside of the teacup. Well, rim meant the edge of something right? "Would the rim be the top part around the teacup?" she asked more then said after raising her hand before continuing on with her thoughts aloud. "Which would mean the middle would be around the middle part of the teacup, and the base would be the bottom of it."

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Originally Posted by Lockhartian

After raising both his hands first, and then taking down the right one, because there was no need for BOTH hands, Treyen started to say, "Well, I believe that the base will be the bottom of the cup, what you see when you've finished your tea. Then the middle would be where the handle is, except, on the inside, of course....and, the rim, well, the border of the cup" he finished, and then asked something that was quite related to something the Professor just said, "Is that why the rim section corresponds to the present time? And the middle to the future? And the base to the outcome? I mean, as you drink, that's the order in which the tea vanishes...leaving the base as the end, the last you see..is it related to that?" he was having trouble trying to express himself, apparently, because he knew nothing of teacups.

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Originally Posted by Dianna Malfoy

Dianna quickly wrote down all the important things the professor had said and raised her hand once more.
"Erm.. the rim is the up most part of the tea cup, the middle is the middle part of the tea cup and the base is the bottom of it." Dianna wasn't exactly sure that her answer was correct but it was worth a try.

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Originally Posted by Hermione J. Granger

Hermione wrote down the remaining the notes the professor had given. "You tell the three sections of the teacup by how far they are from you. Since the rim is at the top and is closest to you it would be the present, the middle section of the cup is the near future because it is the second closest, and the base is at the bottom of the teacup because it is the farthest from you, and is therefore the conclusion." said Hermione hoping her answer had some logic to it.

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Originally Posted by SenoritaMaxie

Gold raised a hand. "I'm not sure, sir -" She hesitated, slightly. "But I think that, when we pour the tea, the rim is the area above the tea-level. When we dump out the remainder, the base is the level of tea left. Between the two is, then, the middle."

"Or the base could be the bottom, the middle the mid-section, and the rim the very top," she said, quietly. "Like everyone else has said," she added, to let the Professor know that that was not her own answer. Gold wasn't one to take credit for others' answers, after all.

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Weasley

"Basically professor, you imagine the three levels. You start by remembering what your cup looked like when it was full. That is your base section. Remember the amount of tea that was left in the cup before you dumped it. That is the Base Section. Then you visualize in your mind the area that exists between the rim and the base sections. That is your middle section. Basically, that's how you do it." Sidney thinks it relies a lot on imaginationg, but this is Divination.

"Correct, all of you," Nolan said with a smile at the students. He hoped it wasn't confusing them! "As a few students pointed out, the rim is the part of the teacup above the tea right before you start drinking. The base starts at...well, the base of the cup, and goes to the level where the tea was RIGHT before you dumped it into your saucer. The area in between those is the middle."

"Now, time to do some readings," he told the class with a grin. His favorite part! He waved his wand and the stack of teacups he had sitting on his desk rose into the air and floated around the room, with each cup landing in front of a student. Once that was done, he flicked his wand once more, and a tea kettle rose off of the desk and began to pour hot water into the cups of the students in the front row.

"Up on my desk is a tray with individual bags of Earl Grey tea leaves. Come up to the front, grab a bag of tea leaves, and head back to your desks and add the leaves to your hot water. Keep in mind that IS hot, and please DON'T SPILL!" he told them sternly. He pulled some spoons out and set them next to the bags of tea leaves, so they'd have something to stir their tea with if they didn't feel like using their wands.

"Before you begin drinking, take a minute and try to clear your head of all thoughts. If there is a certain thought or problem that continues to pop up while you're attempting this, that will be the subject of your reading," he explained. "If you simply cannot think of ANYTHING, you will do a general reading, and the results you get will give you advice on life in general BUT I would prefer you have some sort of question or situation to focus on while doing your reading."

"As you sip, focus on that thought, and try not to drink any of the leaves," he added with a chuckle, although he knew it was sometimes hard to avoid. "Leave a small amount of tea in the bottom of your cup, and once you're finished, give it THREE good swirls to get the leaves spread out amongst the cup. Then turn it over in your saucer to drain the remaining tea, and wait at least three breaths before turning it back over. Then you may begin your reading."

He knew he was throwing a lot of information at them at once, so he flicked his wand, and a few notes copied themselves on the blackboard behind his head:

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Tea Leaf Reading

1. Brew your tea
2. Attempt to clear your mind of all thoughts...any issue/thought that continues to weight heavily on your mind during this time will be the subject of your reading
3. Sip your tea while focusing on this thought (remember to use your NON DOMINANT hand!)
4. Leave small amount of tea in cup, give liquid three good swirls, then drain remaining tea into saucer
5. Identify symbols in the three areas of your cup (rim, middle and base) and take notes on the meanings of these symbols and what they might mean in regards to the subject of your reading.

*If you have any questions DO NOT hesitate to ask Professor Reynolds!

"And, finally, I'll pass out a copy of common symbols and their meanings to each of you...keep this parchment handy, cause you never know when you may need it again," he told them all with a smirk. Wink wink. Nudge nudge.

SPOILER!!: Symbols and their meanings

"Alright--have at it," Nolan said with a grin, stepping off to the sides to allow the students to come grab their tea leaves.

OOC: Okey dokey guys, go ahead and RP yourselves doing a reading! I'll leave the thread open for another day or two, so don't worry about rushing through your RP, you have plenty of time to spread it out! If you have ANY questions please ask Nolan, I know there's a lot of info so if you are confused PLEASE ask :] A little chatter is fine, but no in depth discussions of your love lives, please, you're supposed to be FOCUSING your minds (and remember Nolan IS still in the room and can hear everything you're saying!)

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Lissy Longbottom Giant Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ferrix: GMT-6 Posts: 56,911 Hogwarts RPG Name: Moritz Schultz (#0f667e) Ravenclaw Seventh Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Nancy Schultz (#ac6f77) Hufflepuff Fourth Year x11 x1	curly haired prefect - "sometimes I get angry!" - 30/90 - chicken emoji - probably @ Disney - I speak dog Quote: Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu Ellie wanted to answer. She wanted points! "Well, if you break it into three... like you would a pie chart or something.. then the base might be the bottom, the middle would be the third by the handle, and the rim could be the other third..." she said, guessing. "Or, if your broke it up straight across I'd say the base would be the bottom section, the middle the middle, and the rim, the outer... from the perspective you drank..." she said... Then again... you could break it into rings... So confusing!! "Not quite, but good guess!" Nolan said. "Points for effort." Quote: Originally Posted by individual Evelyn had been listening to everyone answer, tuning in an out of the conversations and things being said. Why did divination have to make her so tired? They barely even started and she felt like she was falling asleep for some reason. Could have possibly been the effect from walking all the way up those stairs. Blah. Sitting up in her seat when she heard the next question, she thought about them for a minute...the base, middle and rim sections inside of the teacup. Well, rim meant the edge of something right? "Would the rim be the top part around the teacup?" she asked more then said after raising her hand before continuing on with her thoughts aloud. "Which would mean the middle would be around the middle part of the teacup, and the base would be the bottom of it." Quote: Originally Posted by Lockhartian After raising both his hands first, and then taking down the right one, because there was no need for BOTH hands, Treyen started to say, "Well, I believe that the base will be the bottom of the cup, what you see when you've finished your tea. Then the middle would be where the handle is, except, on the inside, of course....and, the rim, well, the border of the cup" he finished, and then asked something that was quite related to something the Professor just said, "Is that why the rim section corresponds to the present time? And the middle to the future? And the base to the outcome? I mean, as you drink, that's the order in which the tea vanishes...leaving the base as the end, the last you see..is it related to that?" he was having trouble trying to express himself, apparently, because he knew nothing of teacups. Quote: Originally Posted by Dianna Malfoy Dianna quickly wrote down all the important things the professor had said and raised her hand once more. "Erm.. the rim is the up most part of the tea cup, the middle is the middle part of the tea cup and the base is the bottom of it." Dianna wasn't exactly sure that her answer was correct but it was worth a try. Quote: Originally Posted by Hermione J. Granger Hermione wrote down the remaining the notes the professor had given. "You tell the three sections of the teacup by how far they are from you. Since the rim is at the top and is closest to you it would be the present, the middle section of the cup is the near future because it is the second closest, and the base is at the bottom of the teacup because it is the farthest from you, and is therefore the conclusion." said Hermione hoping her answer had some logic to it. Quote: Originally Posted by SenoritaMaxie Gold raised a hand. "I'm not sure, sir -" She hesitated, slightly. "But I think that, when we pour the tea, the rim is the area above the tea-level. When we dump out the remainder, the base is the level of tea left. Between the two is, then, the middle." "Or the base could be the bottom, the middle the mid-section, and the rim the very top," she said, quietly. "Like everyone else has said," she added, to let the Professor know that that was not her own answer. Gold wasn't one to take credit for others' answers, after all. Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs. Weasley "Basically professor, you imagine the three levels. You start by remembering what your cup looked like when it was full. That is your base section. Remember the amount of tea that was left in the cup before you dumped it. That is the Base Section. Then you visualize in your mind the area that exists between the rim and the base sections. That is your middle section. Basically, that's how you do it." Sidney thinks it relies a lot on imaginationg, but this is Divination. "Correct, all of you," Nolan said with a smile at the students. He hoped it wasn't confusing them! "As a few students pointed out, the rim is the part of the teacup above the tea right before you start drinking. The base starts at...well, the base of the cup, and goes to the level where the tea was RIGHT before you dumped it into your saucer. The area in between those is the middle." "Now, time to do some readings," he told the class with a grin. His favorite part! He waved his wand and the stack of teacups he had sitting on his desk rose into the air and floated around the room, with each cup landing in front of a student. Once that was done, he flicked his wand once more, and a tea kettle rose off of the desk and began to pour hot water into the cups of the students in the front row. "Up on my desk is a tray with individual bags of Earl Grey tea leaves. Come up to the front, grab a bag of tea leaves, and head back to your desks and add the leaves to your hot water. Keep in mind that IS hot, and please DON'T SPILL!" he told them sternly. He pulled some spoons out and set them next to the bags of tea leaves, so they'd have something to stir their tea with if they didn't feel like using their wands. "Before you begin drinking, take a minute and try to clear your head of all thoughts. If there is a certain thought or problem that continues to pop up while you're attempting this, that will be the subject of your reading," he explained. "If you simply cannot think of ANYTHING, you will do a general reading, and the results you get will give you advice on life in general BUT I would prefer you have some sort of question or situation to focus on while doing your reading." "As you sip, focus on that thought, and try not to drink any of the leaves," he added with a chuckle, although he knew it was sometimes hard to avoid. "Leave a small amount of tea in the bottom of your cup, and once you're finished, give it THREE good swirls to get the leaves spread out amongst the cup. Then turn it over in your saucer to drain the remaining tea, and wait at least three breaths before turning it back over. Then you may begin your reading." He knew he was throwing a lot of information at them at once, so he flicked his wand, and a few notes copied themselves on the blackboard behind his head: Quote: Tea Leaf Reading 1. Brew your tea 2. Attempt to clear your mind of all thoughts...any issue/thought that continues to weight heavily on your mind during this time will be the subject of your reading 3. Sip your tea while focusing on this thought (remember to use your NON DOMINANT hand!) 4. Leave small amount of tea in cup, give liquid three good swirls, then drain remaining tea into saucer 5. Identify symbols in the three areas of your cup (rim, middle and base) and take notes on the meanings of these symbols and what they might mean in regards to the subject of your reading. If you have any questions DO NOT hesitate to ask Professor Reynolds! "And, finally, I'll pass out a copy of common symbols and their meanings to each of you...keep this parchment handy, cause you never know when you may need it again,"* he told them all with a smirk. Wink wink. Nudge nudge. SPOILER!!: Symbols and their meanings ACORN - a very strong and fortunate symbol indicating happiness and contentment; at the top = financial success; at the bottom = good health. AIRCRAFT - journey; travel. ALLIGATOR or CROCODILE -- beware of false friendship lurking in your professional life. ANCHOR - at top = stability, constancy in love or business; at bottom or broken = instability, inconstancy; can also symbolize an unpleasant situation or burden you should sail away from. ANGEL - good news; protection. ANT -- hard work or busy phase will end productively. APPLE - life; creative or artistic achievement; abundance. ARROW - up = good direction, yes; down = wrong direction, no; horizontal = no change. Note where pointing. AXE - you have the power to overcome difficulties. BOUQUET - romantic interest; validation for your work or talents. BAG - a trap; if open = escape. BALL - desire to travel. BALLOON - busy social life; inability to settle down if near handle. BARREL - abundance in laughter. BASKET - harvest, abundance; material gain; possibly a new baby. BAT (the animal) - a productive busy phase. BAT or CLUB - situation calling for alert caution. BEACON or LIGHTHOUSE - situation calling for your leadership and/or inspiration. BEAR - a grouchy and difficult person; strength, courage and endurance; if teddy bear = children or childhood. BED - sleep on it before establishing a close love or business relationship BEE - fruitful hard work. BEETLE - renewal; progress; need for foresight. BELL - unexpected good news in love or business; call to attention BICYCLE - individuality; choose your own path. BIRD - good news or message; standing bird = delay; flying bird = good news; good news coming soon; flock of birds = profound or exciting news; goose= successful financial venture; peacock = pride and display; eagle = power and transcendence; crow/raven = ill omen, warning, time to relax; parrot = beware of idle gossip; chicken/hen = happy homelife and childhood comfort; dove = peace and love; owl = wisdom, knowledge and learning; swan = romance or someone graceful and beautiful; vulture = lay low and beware of enemies; BOAT - worthwhile journey; your ship is coming in. BONES - situation calling for innerstrength and spiritual fortitude. BOWL - invitations, money or generosity . BOOK - if open = an answer to a question; if closed a question to be investigated. BOW - fortunate symbol meaning gift or celebration of achievement. BOX - you are about to receive a gift. BREAD (loaf) - nourishment; care for your health. BRIDGE - a life-changing event or person. BROOM - new home; new era in your life. BUGS - distractions; fractured concentration; need for relaxed focus BUSH - an obstacle to new opportunities; branches signify choices. BUTTERFLY - overdue happiness. CAKE - a wish fulfilled; celebration. CAMEL - you will overcome burden and pressure to reach oasis. CANDLE -there will be light upon an uncertain path; help from friends. CAR - if clear = travel; if broken = mechanical trouble. CARPETS - true friends and happy social engagements. CASTLE - expand your horizons; open up a little. CAT - deceit; an untrustworthy friend. CHAIR - a guest or new addition to the family. CASTLE - expand your horizons CHILD - new idea; family. CIRCLE - unbroken = success, completion; broken (like letter 'c')= a temporary offer will come, tentative offers without fruition. CLOCK - warning against procrastination. CLOUDS - small and fluffy = happy optimism; thick and dark = gloom; sadness. CLOVER (four leaf)-- good luck that you have worked hard to attain. COFFEE POT OR TEA POT - a special visitor is coming, probably not romantic. COIN - a lump sum of money is coming your way. COMET - brink of pivotal change or dramatic event in your life. CROSS - if like a 'T' = hard won success and happiness; if like a solid 'X' = warning (look for meaning with nearby symbols); if like a broken 'X' = obstacles and losses are ahead. CROWN - honor and recognition for your talents. CUP - be patient, this is not a time to assert yourself. CUSHIONS OR PILLOWS - comfort; admonition against laziness and procrastination. DAGGER - caution against sharp words or revealing personal information DAISY - new love. DASHES or DOTS - many short trips which may cause wasted time. DEER - a shy, timid person; you should be more assertive to overcome shyness. DIAMOND - gift or other surprise windfall coming you way. DICE - destiny and change, go with the flow. DOG - good friend; if at bottom friend needs help; if barking, untrustworthy friend; DONKEY - stubborness and stamina. DOOR - be aware of opportunities. DRUM - a change; a call to action. DUCK - devoted mate; money. EAR - you will benefit from something you hear. EGG - if whole = new life, successful new beginning; if cracked/broken = failed plans or financial problems which can be overcome by action. ELEPHANT - be patient, you will be supported with kindness. ENVELOPE - you will receive a long awaited letter or important paperwork. EXCLAMATION MARK - pay attention; beware of impulsive actions. EYE - a protective symbol; insight into a long standing problem. FAN - a flirtation. FEATHER - need for concentration. FENCE - temporary and self-imposed limitations. FINGER - emphasizes whatever symbol it is pointing; up = caution; down = stop. FLOWER - praise and compliments are coming your way. FLY - an annoying person. FOOT - movement in love, career or location. FORK - get advice from trusted friends before deciding. FOUNTAIN - overflowing happiness. FOX - a cunning person may be trying to trick you. FROG - fertility; abundance; a disguised handsome/beautiful lover. GATE - be aware of opportunities around you. GLASS - celebrations, parties, social events. GLOBE - long distance travel. GOAT - your persistence will pay off, but take some time to recreate; GRAPES - abundance and epicurean enjoyment. GRASSHOPPER - summer delights. GUN - danger; a bully. HAMMER - an attempted persuasion. HARE - unlike the shorter eared rabbit, the long eared hare represents something important brewing in your destiny in love or travel. HARP - love; romance. HAT - you will experience a change in roles; or business success. HEART - love, friendship, romance. HORSESHOE - good luck; very positive especially for travel. HOURGLASS - a warning to be punctual. HOUSE - comfort and home. ICEBERG - danger. INSECT - distractions; fractured concentration; need for relaxed focus IVY - this is not a good time to be too independent; trust friends to help you. JEWELS - material success; you will receive a valuable gift. KANGAROO - travel; a journey. KETTLE - a special visitor is coming, probably not romantic. KITE - your wish will be granted. KNIFE - caution against sharp words or revealing personal information. LADDER - promotion; an improvement in your business life. LEAF - the turning over of a new leaf; inevitable changes with the passage of time. LETTER - you will receive a long awaited letter or important paperwork. LIGHTENING - startling events; sudden insights. LINES - journey on a road; if straight = progress; if wavy = uncertain path; if many = many short trips. LION - male lion represents a powerful contact or important man; the lioness represents a strong family; LOCK - there are obstacles in your way. MASK - a secret to be kept. MOUNTAIN - a difficult, but possible, goal. MUSHROOM - rapid growth, success or fertility. NAIL - an unfair assault. NECKLACE - complete = personal relationship stability; broken = instability in a personal relationship. NEEDLE - painful repair. OCTOPUS - warning. OYSTER - passion and desire. PALM TREE - wealth; beach vacation. PARASOL - protection from harm or loss PURSE - money. QUESTION MARK - reconsider your plans; be aware of an important question you should ask yourself. RAINBOW - your wish will come true; similar to an arch, it links represents the path between today and your destiny. RAKE - you are at a crossroad and your destiny is determined by hard work. RECTANGLE OR SQUARE - you will face a challenge or difficulty (look to nearby symbols, especially symbols within the shape, for added meaning.) ROSE - new romance; deepening of love. SCALE - a legal matter; if balanced = justice will prevail; if unbalanced = unjust result; SCISSORS - it may be time to remove yourself from a situation or relationship. SHEEP - a calm and peaceful person; an admonition to control impulses. SHELL - you will find a simple treasure. SHIP - worthwhile journey; your ship is coming in. SHOE - you are on the correct path; be wary of advice to change. SNAKE - someone who does not deserve your trust. SPIDER - a small reward or win. SPIDER WEB - potent symbol of fate; beware of traps. SPOON - you will be comforted by someone's generosity. STAR - success, recognition and praise. STAIR - your position will improve. SUN - a new beginning. SWORD - caution against sharp words or revealing personal information. TABLE - a happy social interlude. TENT - travel may help you foster your spiritual health. THIMBLE - focus on fostering your home life. TORNADO OR WHIRLWIND - prepare for turbulent weather. TORTOISE OR TURTLE - lasting success through slow, determined and patient efforts. TOWER - risk of disappointment. TREE - alone = family, roots, heritage; leafless = family conflict; many leaves = family contentment; group of trees = family unity; evergreen = enduring relationships; palm = wealth or beach vacation. TRIANGLE - you are involved in a three way relationship; if wedge shaped = one person is getting in the way of your relationship with the other person. UMBRELLA - protection from harm or loss. VASE - a secret being kept from you; VIOLIN - allow your feelings to surface. VOLCANO - there is an obstruction in your life that must be dealt with before it explodes. WAGON - childhood; simple pleasures. WASP - danger of small harm. WATERFALL - wealth and prosperity. WHEEL - events outside your control will change the direction of your life. WINGS - do not box yourself in or limit yourself unnecessarily. WOLF - you will be challenged or betrayed by someone. YOKE - domination or control you should not allow. ZEBRA - be more flexible and adventurous in your travel plans. Source: Tasseography.com "Alright--have at it," Nolan said with a grin, stepping off to the sides to allow the students to come grab their tea leaves. OOC: Okey dokey guys, go ahead and RP yourselves doing a reading! I'll leave the thread open for another day or two, so don't worry about rushing through your RP, you have plenty of time to spread it out! If you have ANY questions please ask Nolan, I know there's a lot of info so if you are confused PLEASE ask :] A little chatter is fine, but no in depth discussions of your love lives, please, you're supposed to be FOCUSING your minds (and remember Nolan IS still in the room and can hear everything you're saying!) __________________ I'm still standin'________________________________________ better than I ever did Lookin' like a true survivor_________________________________feelin' like a little kid