Lesson 1

[FnG_rawkMYxworld]

i agree

[Hermione_loves_Ron]

Ashlie nods and waves heading over to the teacher. "Are we going to get to practice the defensive Spells?" she askes.

[augureycry]

The Ministry chooses to classify them as Dark... who am I to argue?"

"Professor, you're exactly the person to argue! I mean, you are in the position that you can teach a biased ministry standard opinion, or you can teach the less taken approach, the idea that actually gives these half-humans a chance. I mean, it may be decided that they are dark, but we should at least debate the point shouldn't we? Who says that we should just accept everything the ministry says? Tje ministry is made up of humans just like us, why should their opinion be counted any higher than others?"

[dttfminb]

Professor, will we earn points for our house by asking questions? *raising her hand politely*

[Sђỡỡting٭Sŧα]

"I loved the lesson proffessor!" she said while copying down the assignment.
then picking up her things and placing them in her overfilled bag. "Thanks proffesor! see you later!" she said smiling as she walked out of the classroom.

[dttfminb]

*nods her head in agreement*

[Dawn Bloom]

Good Bye Professor, Thank-you, it was a most fascinating lesson. She gets up and walks out.

[FnG_rawkMYxworld]

thanks!
*walks out*

[dttfminb]

can we please have another question? (I want to earn points for my house, for once)

[Cassirin]

"You raise a good point, AnimagusSnuffles, but the fact remains that a few nights a month, a werewolf is an animal with the intention of killing or infecting humans. This is what classifies them as Dark Creatures... it has nothing to do with who or what they are the rest of the month.

"It is true, Sakura, that you will receive points for homework, but I reward those who put effort into their work, and who proofread. If I can't read it, I won't accept it. I will try to maintain the current schedule of meeting on Thursdays, but if I don't, I will let you know ahead of time.

"Ashlie, that will remain to be seen. Please include that in your homework if you are interested in learning."


ooc: Thanks, TrickC... I made it myself!

My email is: ProfessorRae@yahoo.com

[dttfminb]

Is the lesson over? Or is everyone leaving to go to bed?

[Hermione_loves_Ron]

"It WAS a great lesson, Professor," Ashlie said enthusicasticly. She'd earned points too!!! "I can't wait for the next one. I love this class, and I beleive I've got potential."

[She-Who-Is-Not-To-Be-Psycho!]

*Frowns* Well, I think it's all too contradicting. I'm not satisfied with the answers because it doesn't feels like carrying a logical content within. Again, I don't undertsand why the dementors and boggarts aren't in Newts Scamander's book whereas the lethifold, the kelpie and other *demons* are.

*Stands to leave*

There's still too much to cover, it's only frustrating we are ending the discussion now. Let's hope next class is more fulfilling.
Oh and please post you address, prof.

Agree on that last thought Hermione_loves_Ron! From the outlook around I could amost tell there's no good and evil at all, only cowardy and pitiful excuses to it. *Gathers things and stands to leave*

[augureycry]

with a paragraph about what you know already about the Dark Arts.

"Umm... professor, I don't think I can fit all that into a paragraph." Riley says jokingly. "I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed the lesson, I think you did a good job of handling all the questions, though you still didn't answer some of mine. Can I PM you with them, or should I include them in tonights homework assignment? And do you know when the next lesson will be?"

[Sakura_kura]

What is the name of the horse that you can only see if you've seen death? Thestrals, or sumthing, how do you spell it?

[dttfminb]

But will we get points for good questions? Because the basis of learning is asking questions......

[Cassirin]

"I'm thrilled, Augureycry, that you think I have so much power. I've been an advocate for a long time, but I"m not really in the position of influence you believe. But you're correct, you all have voices, and if you believe that the Ministry classifications are unfair, then I suggest you use them. Speak out... in a few years, you'll be at the top of the Ministry. I hope you still have this same passion then.

"Dttfminb, the class is over. I"m not giving out points for questions asked, I'm merely satisfying curiosity and enjoying some time with my students after hours. If any of you have any addtional questions after today, my office door is always open."

[Meandering]

"Hold on Professor," said Peony. "Do we send the homework in to you with the email in your profile?"

[Hermione_loves_Ron]

"I belieive it'd be alright for you to tell us your views. Afterall, we influnce our own views on what others think. What a better way for us to excplor our thoughts."

[dttfminb]

Thanks you, when is the next class?

[She-Who-Is-Not-To-Be-Psycho!]

Originally posted by augureycry@Mar 18 2004, 11:25 PM
The Ministry chooses to classify them as Dark... who am I to argue?"

"Professor, you're exactly the person to argue! I mean, you are in the position that you can teach a biased ministry standard opinion, or you can teach the less taken approach, the idea that actually gives these half-humans a chance. I mean, it may be decided that they are dark, but we should at least debate the point shouldn't we? Who says that we should just accept everything the ministry says? Tje ministry is made up of humans just like us, why should their opinion be counted any higher than others?"
*while leaving*

I salute you! Mate, you have one brilliant mind; everything you told and asked was really something to duel on, congrats! ^^

I'm most probably paying you a visit to clear out some final concepts at your office, Professor, you can bet on that.

*Hads to the door* "Bye!"

[Sakura_kura]

Do we copy and paste it into the email or put it in an attachment? Which is better for you Proffesior? And can you repeat your email again please, i can't find it.

[augureycry]

"Oh, I don't know if I want to work at the ministry... I don't really agree with most of the things that they do and I don't think I could handle having to deal with them while climbing through the ranks. No, I'll probably become a feild biologist, then I can publish my works- which means I can publish my opinion. That way, if I get bad reveiws or the ministry tries to ban what I'm saying, I'll just get more publicity and people will only want to read it more. Remember Professor, the pen is mightier than the sword." She says smiling.

[Hermione_loves_Ron]

Originally posted by augureycry@Mar 18 2004, 09:40 PM
"Oh, I don't know if I want to work at the ministry... I don't really agree with most of the things that they do and I don't think I could handle having to deal with them while climbing through the ranks. No, I'll probably become a feild biologist, then I can publish my works- which means I can publish my opinion. That way, if I get bad reveiws or the ministry tries to ban what I'm saying, I'll just get more publicity and people will only want to read it more. Remember Professor, the pen is mightier than the sword." She says smiling.
"i'd want to. I want to make some changes," Ashlie said.

[Sakura_kura]

"Unless your in a sword fight, or course you could throw the pen, or make it explode and downe the person io ink....." Sakura laughs

[Cassirin]

"Please don't owl me at the address listed in my profile. There is a better address in the rules on my office door. Next class will be in a week, same time, same place. If that changes, I'll let you know.

"I'm sorry you feel so unfulfilled, Nadia, but this was just an introductory class. Hopefully, once we all settle into some regular patterns, we'll have more time to delve into individual questions. If you have any, and this goes for all of you, please stop by my office. Or ask now. I'm still here... I don't have anywhere to be except dinner in the Great Hall."

[Hermione_loves_Ron]

"Sadly, Professor," Ashlie said, standing up, "I must go. But I'll wtch for the next lesson."

[Sakura_kura]

"I just sent you my homework, i hope there wasnt' any information that needed to be included, I put my name and my house, was there anything else?"

[Wayfarer]

Professor will you have a Homework board under the DADA forum? Because right now reviewing the requirement you want on the homework there are things we don't know, like what lesson number it is until the homework lesson is the same as the class lesson. I find it easier if there's a homework board that sort of spells everything in the Professor's words.

[augureycry]

"i'd want to. I want to make some changes," Ashlie said.

"Oh, I want to make changes, I just want to do it my way. Besides, the ministry doesn't really do things anyway; they just debate a point until people forget about it, they never take any action. Some of the past administrations were good, but with Fudge in office this world is doomed. I'd get so annoyed working at the ministry, that were I to actually work myself into a good position, I'd try to become a dictator. I figure I should avoid temptation. Slytherin and everything." Riley says with a smirk before heading out of the classroom.

[Sakura_kura]

"AHH! Iread the rules, but did i forget somthing? Is this a bad sign?????"

[Cassirin]

"Sakura, I want member name, house, and member number.

"AnimagusSnuffles... yes, the homework board will go up soon. But for now, you only have one assignment, so I don't think that should be TOO confusing."

[Sakura_kura]

"AHHH I forgot my number what should I DO????"

[Sakura_kura]

"Does anyone know what i should do?????" Having a panic attack*

[She-Who-Is-Not-To-Be-Psycho!]

Originally posted by Cassirin@Mar 18 2004, 11:45 PM
"I'm sorry you feel so unfulfilled, Nadia, but this was just an introductory class. Hopefully, once we all settle into some regular patterns, we'll have more time to delve into individual questions. If you have any, and this goes for all of you, please stop by my office. Or ask now. I'm still here... I don't have anywhere to be except dinner in the Great Hall."
*Nadia stops and approaches the professor's desk*

"It's OK, don't worry," she says (ooc: I must leave too =P). "You never told what's a lethifold, a kelpie and other of this demon creatures, if they are not to be considered cark then what are them? And why is that not the Dementors, nor the Boggarts and such are in Newts Scamander's book. I've two theories of my own about why that's is but I can't tell for sure. I realize we don't have time, so, umh, do you think we can continue with this issues in other classes then, maybe you can answer this kind of questions?"

[Cassirin]

Originally posted by Sakura_kura@Mar 18 2004, 10:52 PM
"AHHH I forgot my number what should I DO????"
"Sakura, calm down and just email me the number as well.

"Nadia, I would love to continue this discussion and answer your questions. Please put down any topics of interest in your homework, and maybe we can plan an entire lesson around these issues."