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Looking up as the professor asked a question he heard all the answers, especially Lexi's and had to smirk. She was right. He never understood it either though he kind of did find it useless but he wasn't about to say that. Debating whether to raise his hand or pretend he was invisible still he shrugged and did it anyway, "I've never understood it either." And yes...there might have been a glance at Lexi....Might have. He quickly brought his eyes back to the book in front of him. What was James doing over there? Was he telling her how much he cared for her? Hmm...not a bad idea if he did. Looking at his best friend a small smile appeared on his face and he gave him a slight nod in appreciation. James was his best friend for a reason after all. He looked past him to Lexi and sighed before turning his eyes back to the professor. A long class indeed. |
Bennet raised his hand to answer, "Runes are ancient symbols with multiple purposes - as a written language, as amulets and charms, as a means of divining the future, and for rituals and spells." He thought a simple, but inclusive definition of the term might be a good start to the discussion. |
Helena looked puzzled at professor Truebridge, not sure what to do. She slowly raised her hand. "Sir, I don't know much about runes, but I know they are not useless. I read a few pages from the textbook and I remember that they can have three types of meanings; language, divination and magic." She let her hand fall back on the table and started shaking slightly. Maybe it was better to shut up, she thought. |
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The first runes question of course she had this one down. "Well the alphabet we use today is derived from the runes alphabet from the past. There are many runes and they all have spirtual meanings." she anwsered |
Alice hoped all her research would pay off this lesson, slowly she raised her hand. "Erm, i read somewhere that in Scandinavia Elder Futhark was simplified and became known as Younger Futhark. Man, that sounded really boring now she had said it! She just hoped it was right. |
Neptune fingered at her book, only sort of flipping the cover up a bit. Why give them books if they couldn't open them? Give the books WHEN they could open them, otherwise, as point in case as Neptune's thoughts wandered, it was a distraction. A welcome distraction, but distraction all the same. Flip close. Flip close. Finally, she put her hand up. "You can seek advice from Runes, I guess. They've never told me anything particularly useful though." Shrug. |
Text Cut: Evelyn Just as Sierra was about to open her mouth to reply to Evelyn, the music died down, almost like it was introducing the start of a theatrical play, and Sierra automatically turned her attention to the professor. Class was starting, so she guessed she and Evelyn would have to finish their conversation about destroying metal later. Text Cut: Truebridge Sierra eyed her Ancient Runes textbook, wanting so badly to open it up, thumb through a few of the pages, and find a suitable answer to the professor's question. Instead, she had nothing. Absolutely nothing. As more and more students answered, though, her facial expression--she imagined--just morphed into a true picture of horror. The only thing she could come up with about Runes was that they were--well, ancient. That was likely not what the professor was looking for, though. Hesitantly raising her hand, she said, "Well, since I'm only a first year, I haven't had that much experience with Runes. I'm guessing they're pretty important, or else there wouldn't be a whole class here at Hogwarts dedicated to them," she said. Something else. She needed something else. As she listened to some Ravenclaw boy (Jimmy) tell the three main uses for Runes, she near about gave up in trying to answer. There was no way she could come up with something like that. Deciding to try and add to what the boy had just said, she continued with, "Listening to what some of the others have said, I'm guessing they're a good guide to use for our future?" That was a half-question, half-statement on her part. ...and probably the best she'd be able to come up with for now. |
Heather listened as the class was presented. She was very excited about the subject. I hope I'm alright in this class." Heather sighed to herself as she put her hand up in the air. |
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Caroline listened attentively. She raised her hand up high. " Runes is an alphabet and Symbols used for spells, Charms and divination. Each letter or symbol has a meaning. I don't think its a waste of time. I find to quite interesting, but very hard to read. They are useful if you can read them." She finished and nodded. |
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*glares at you* Wow their table was getting rather crowded now wasn't it. So crowded in fact that there was no place for Jimmy to sit. Oh well, she would just move later when he came to class... or NOT. Watching her boyfriend walk in and sit next to Lexi all she could do was GLARE in that direction. *GLARE* Really? Of all the places he could have sat in the room he chose to sit with HER! Why? Just... WHY? Well there was NO way she was moving to sit next to him now. She would just stay where she was. Next to Sal and Finn. Before she had too much time to glare and be mad though class had started. Right, class, that's what they were there for. To learn. Hmm, something she knows about runes. Well, she could always tell the class they were a great way to spend more time with your boyfriend... you know, by having extra study sessions. Nah, she would keep that to herself. Looking through her notes from said study session she raised her hand. "The way you make the magic of the rune more powerful is by combining more than one rune together, in a string or in a ligature." That sounded like she knew what she was talking about... right? Maybe those study sessions would pay off after all. |
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She raised her hand. "They can help prodict the future and hold secrets to the past as well." She hoped she was getting her facts right "Also... I read each rune can have 3 types of meaning? Magic, divination and... I carn't remember the other one." she blushed "But yeah, they are very useful!" |
The class began and the Professor started off the lecture, giving each of them a textbook. Tyler was still quite unsure what Ancient Runes was, but he certainly hoped it wouldn't be 'boring' like the Professor had made mention of in his little speech. People began raising their hands and offering answers to his questions. Since Tyler wasn't sure what Runes were he couldn't really contribute anything. That being said, however, he began speaking anyway. His hand wasn't raised and he was gazing at a particular point in the wall - no where near the Professor. It was as if he, himself, wasn't even aware he was even talking, "Runes can be counted, I guess. If you have more than one Rune you can count that there are two Runes... or more, if there is more than two. Yes, Runes can be counted. That's quite awesome... very awesome," he gave off a sharp giggle, as if amused by this realisation. |
Glancing away from Sierra, Evelyn turned her attention to Professor Truebridge as he started to speak to the class in general. Right, textbook, don't open...Hmm. Why though? It wasn't going to eat them was it? She heard there was a book that did that. However, she was going to answer the question, but then everyone started to blurt stuff out! Pfft. Well she could do that too! "The Elder Futhark runes seem to be the oldest runes." Hmm, right? "...Of the runic alphabet that is." ...Eh? |
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"Jamie Smithson. First Year Slytherin. I know that runes are used for protection and I think that it's a useful subject to study," she said her hand high in the air. |
SPOILER!!: Bonnie Sebastian looked over to see Bonnie. Oh great, this class was going to be even harder with her around. Blagh, oh well, might as well just focus. "Sebsters?" He chuckled. "Isn't that original." He stated, with a grin. Wow, he could have done better, but still at least it wasn't as bad as Crabcakes. Before he could answer her next question the music seemed to die down and the professor was starting the class. He gave a knowing look to Bonnie that they would catch up later after class. Okay, so what he knew about Runes. Well Ancient Runes wasn't his best class and he wasn't great at memorizing what he had already learned about them. So he sat up straight in his seat, still a little nervous, trying to think about what he knew about Ancient Runes. |
Beth sat, biting her lip and trying not to look as bad as she felt. She didn't have anything to say because she hadn't gotten around to reading anything about Ancient Runes and this was another lesson which wasn't taught to muggle children. She looked around the room, hoping to see someone looking as lost as she probably did. |
Jaina raised her hand. "Jaina Maloney. First Year Hufflepuff. I don't know anything about Runes except that the writing on them is from the time of the Vikings." She hoped that was good enough. |
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"Professor, Kurumi Hollingberry, second year, Gryffindor," Kurumi began. Wow, no stuttering today! "I do not believe that the study of ancient runes is a boring subject. First, they provide us insight into the language that was used before the development of the adoption of the Latin alphabet. Also, in knowing what a rune represents, we also gain insights into what society was like when that rune was created. For example, if there were no rune for say, protection, then we would know that the past was very peaceful and those people did not feel the need for it. Also, someone previously mentioned the Quileute tribe runes. Their runes not only did what I just mentioned, but they also provided insight as to how the tribe sees themselves and what the tribe represents as a people." Kurumi paused for a moment. Ancient Runes as a way to see into the past was certainly something that fascinated her. Anything that provided further analysis was always fascinating. "For us, I think runes can help enhance our magical abilities when it fails us," she finished remembering the epic pillow fight last term. "Not to mention they can also be linked to Divination." But Kurumi wasn't going to go into that. |
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The young Puff watched amazed as the runes textbook duplicated its self. She reached out to touch it, but realized that if she did, she would not be able to stop herself from opening it. She placed her hands back in her lap and listened to the question. She raised her hand. "Some runes can be used for protection, or to emit a feeling of friendship." She paused to gather her thoughts. "There is also rune casting, which is a form a divination." |
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She then heard Professor Truebridge talking to the class. Better not talk right now she thought. She wasn't sure about Ancient Runes but raised her hand and said " Umm I don't think they are useless just difficult, I believe Runes can be very helpful if we put some effort to understand them. I heard Runes were used for divination and were used in old times." she said. |
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Katie smiled and raised her hand, she loved this class, "The signs on the runes are said to mean something and there useful becausse they are meant to help with what ever they mean like the beauty one it helps you with make up and that well, its like a good luck thing" Katie said smiling remembering what she had read and also got taught last year. She hoped she hadn't a made a fool of herself, not know in her favorite class. |
Emmy sat down in her very first class. "Oh this is going to so exciting!" the young girl thought. Well, she didn't know anything in the subjects yet but she was hopeful that she learns fast. The teacher had already asked a question. Emmy thought about it for a moment and then raised her hand and said, "A lot of old scriptures are written in Runes and when you find new stuff like books for example from a long time ago you might have to translate it. I think that's what Runes lessons are for, so that we can learn to read them and in the future they may help us." The young girl had thought about that answer thoroughly and hoped that she was right. She wanted to gain a lot of house points to make her house proud of her. |
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"I think that it is very important to understand, identify, and translate runes not only for what one may use in their trade but to make a individual a more rounded and balanced witch or wizard. I would think that should one find themselves in desperate times of need that knowing the art of runes would be beneficial and helpful" he said to the professor. He looked around hoping he did not sound silly for his take on it. Tay smiled at him to give him encouragement. |
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"Some good answers." Though truly Truebridge had expected more. "We're going to be focusing on a particular runic system this term, the Elder Futhark." He began. "Some of you mentioned the 'runic alphabet'. While I don't mind this term, and on occasion may use it myself, it is worth noting that it is not an entirely correct term. While it is reasonable to compare a rune to a letter, strictly speaking runes are not an alphabet. Alphabet is a term for the latin based alphabet which we use, 'A B C.." and so forth, based on the names of the first two letters in Latin, Alpha and Beta. The equivalent term for the Runes we will be focusing this term on is 'futhark' and for much the same reason. The first six runes make up the name 'futhark.'" The book in front of you is an introductory book only." Truebridge continued. "It summarises and introduces but that is all. The intent is to provide direction for your future research, and indeed for your homework assignments. This textbook is simply a guide, it is up to you to find a path, just like Runes themselves indicate the changing journey and not the final destination. You may of course use any textbooks you like as reference, but do be sure to credit your sources." He looked around. "So for today, I suggest we skip the 'boring' stuff - you can do that for homework." Ethan Truebridge of course, never found anything truly boring, but his mind was rather different to most. "Instead we're going to make magic." He waited for the class to absorb that. ooc: please read the Code of Conduct and refresh yourselves on the rules. Points losses will happen if there are more after this point ;) I'm working on the next post now... running out of words in this one. |
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Mia quickly scribbled down most of what the Professor was saying but couldn't quite keep up with everything and her writing was starting to get really messy so she decided to just stop and read the text book later. Her head snapped up quickly and she looked up at the front of the classroom with interest. They were going to make magic? Cool. Just so long as they didn't have to use their wands. |
Dear Merlin. *buhhhh--link* This was even worse than she'd imagined it to be! No, no, not the teaching, and not the man up there doing the teaching. It was the material! Sierra didn't even attempt to nod along in understanding as she listened to the professor talk about the A-B-C's, or whatever they were called in Ancient Runes. She felt herself slowly sinking down into her chair as she thought about the class she'd voluntarily signed up for. It was optional for now, right!? Nevertheless, she'd gotten the first answer correct. Or, rather, she'd given a good deduction, as the professor had put it, on some other kid's answer. To add to all that, they were apparently skipping the boring stuff, so maybe there was hope for her after all. ...maybe. Only time would tell, of course. |
Draven listened intently to Professor Truebridge as he found the man very knowledgable about the subject at hand. He smiled to himself at how great this class was going to be and when Truebridge spoke of making magic his eyes lit up like xmas trees. He glanced down at the book but did not open it up as he would not want to get scolded or have the house lose points. But he admitted to himself the temptation was there as the curiosity flowed through him. |
If any Hufflepuffs ended up losing points for chatter or whatever, Jake would laugh. SO very hard. He set his special quill to work, writing the notes Truebridge was saying and putting on the board, whilst he himself leant back in his chair, arms folded as he watched and listened. Boring stuff for homework... seemed natural. |
Neptune dug around in her purse/shoulder bag for her wand - and her lip gloss. Making magic sounded a bit like snogging to her. Sparks and ... .. fireworks. Meh. She laid her wand on the table in front of her, then proceeded to put her lip gloss on, ducked down behind her textbook. It was a needless act, since she was already flawless, but ... well, she was prepared. ;) When that was finished, Neptune smacked her lips happily. Clearly, Miss Bott ready to make magic now. |
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THIS was why her favorite class was quickly becoming Ancient Runes. Truebs was the MAN! No boring stuff in class? WIN. Making magic? DOUBLE WIN. Lexi couldn't help but feel a little more like herself and began to bounce a little in her seat. Looking at Jim she smiled brightly. YAY for Runes. Even if she didn't understand it. |
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A grin came to Katie's face, magic, yay! She would dance around but that would be baaad, she smiled and just listened to what the professor had to say, she liked this teacher, he was fun like Tate. |
SPOILER!!: Destiny Patroclus was beginning to think he smelt or something, as he table seemed to be remaining empty. Looking down at his parchment, so too not catch someone's eye, and be that weird loner-looking kid, Patroclus continued to doodle in the corner. That was until someone, he had missed alot for some reason ploped down into the seat next to him. "Destiny! I could kiss you, if we weren't in the middle of a class room, I was just a loser-loner....."However the rest of his welcome, was cut off as The man began to talk. But had anyone looked at Patroclus whilst the students all around him put forth their answers and ideas, they would have seen the boy was wearing a glowing smile, from ear to ear. SPOILER!!: The Man O_O The smile slowly slipped from his face, however as the class got into full swing, and was replaced by a face of pure concentration. As the book appeared, Patroclus placed his hand on it, but did not open it, and rather than answer the questions of Truebridge, sat there scribbling notes Furiously! The lions ears perked up, at the mention of Magic, which was something most Rune Classes went without, so already this was shaping up to be the best way to start the year! |
It hadn't taken Arya long to realize that taking notes in this class was going to be more of a chore than it was in any of her others, simply for the fact that she wanted to get the runic transcription and the alphabet. She was probably going to be needing a bigger notebook if she was actually going to be taking notes in this class. In two languages too. Scribbling the last few words, she dropped her quill and flexed her hand, eyes on the professor as he said they were going to be making magic. Awesome. She'd ignore the bit about what they would be doing for homework for now. |
SPOILER!!: the prof If they were being honest Alice had never studied Ancient Runes before, not being able to take the class her first year, and all she knew about Ancient Runes was that it consisted of a bunch of symbols which meant something. Not too much background info for her to really state an opinion on the subject one way or the other, so Alice chose to sit there and listen to what the other students had to say. She made sure to copy down the various items that popped up on the board She looked up at the teacher as he mentioned that they would be making magic today. Alice's mouth fell open slightly in confusion...wasn't that what they already did by moving their wands around and pronouncing words? She closed her mouth before making a note in her notebook that the lesson would focus around "making magic." Perhaps last year Alice would have seemed excited about embracing her magic side, but after what happened with her mother - the only magical person in her family - Alice really wasn't all that excited anymore. She put on an excited face though, at least the best she could, so that Professor Truebridge didn't take it personally. |
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"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least." As for everyone else. "I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued. "The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning." Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture. "So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be useful." ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table. |
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Hang on...they were going to be carving on the table? Grin. Things were certainly looking up, now. Even if the start of the lesson had managed to go straight over his head. He raised his hand, after scanning the textbook for a vaguely interesting rune. "Algiz?" he questioned. "Apparently it can be used as a shield or protection, which might be good in the face of trying new magic and it going wrong. Save damaging the furniture or other people..." He might have been thinking of himself at that point. Ahem. "The channelling energies definition might also help in getting things focused and therefore correct?" |
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They were gonna carve up the furniture? EPIC! Jim was so pleased with this that he grinned at Lexi and raised his hand to answer, without bothering to open his textbook. "Ansuz for communication, and Ehwaz for the same thing. They'd be stronger in ligature too since Ehwaz would support Ansuz enough to strengthen it's meaning and a lot of Rune stuff is about communication anyway. It might help people... er... me, get it." |
Finally! The curiosity was almost killing her. Opening to the first page of the book as she kept her ears open for what the professor was saying, the Slytherin waited for a moment before turning the pages until she reached chapter five. Nope. The book was not eating her. Not even a nibble on the finger. Kinda disappointing now that she knew nothing was going to happen. Wait, it was like...an arts and crafts lesson? Looking up from her book to the professor, the Slytherin couldn't help but smile as she heard this. Who wouldn't smile? Weird people, that's who. "Ansuz and Wunjo could be beneficial." Mmhmm most definitely. "Ansuz, being a rune of good health, wisdom, wise decisions, and success, could definitely help with the learning process. Everyone knows a healthy mind means that you are more than likely to retain more information and probably have a clearer mind which in turn, helps you think better... which could also lead to a better opportunity at success." Right? Maybe. "Plus wise decisions not only help with, not fooling around when you should be doing schoolwork, but it could also help with putting more detailed and thought out answers into your work as well instead of getting it done as quickly as possible." "Wunjo can definitely help considering it's the rune of success, motivation, completion of tasks, and joy." Oh the joy of schoolwork. "Success is pretty self explanatory, everyone wants to be successful with the work they do...but I don't know anyone who doesn't need motivation sometimes to get their work done. And to actually be happy doing it too." Because schoolwork, was terribly boring. She wanted to carve stuff though! Carve...into...wood. Stuff! |
Neptune flipped her book open and perused a bit. Hmmmm. "My first thought," she raised her hand then put it back down so she could hold her book up and open and point at the same time, "is Hagalaz, as this is quite a destructive assignment, Professor." However, Neptune was for it. Carving into wood... that could be quite romantic, no? Definitely. And beneficial to herself. "But I think I'll go with Mannaz. If this is to be MY rune, on my MY table, to better MY Runic knowledge, then Mannaz it is. Intelligence and forethought." Sounded very Ravenclaw indeed. |
Oh AWESOME! Cue more bouncing followed by some serious page turning. Lexi engrossed herself in the textbook searching for Runes that would be beneficial to them. Raising her hand she called out, "I agree that Thurisaz would be beneificial since it promotes study habits, as well as Ansuz because of the communication, truth, and wisdom aspect. Ummm... also Kenaz because of study aid and energy and Wunjo for the completion of tasks and inspiration." Whoa... She just really GROOVED with Ancient Runes. Nice. |
Destiny Too!!! They were getting to carve school properity? ? ?? ? BEST.LESSON.EVER. Patroclus opened his page and started to browse the runes on offer, "I feel like a kid in a candy shop," he whispered to Destiny as he scanned the the various affects and attributes of the runes. A sneaky thought crept into his mind, and it made selecting the runes extra easy, "Professor I would suggest Wunjo and Dagaz!" Patroclus smiled, pointing silently to Destiny, that it would mean that there desk would be inscribed with Runes that greatly ressembled P and D! Why was that imporant? Patroclus and Destiny of course! "Wunjo, would be effective because the rune promotes Achievement, Success as well as Motivation. All things a student would wish to get out of their education! Cause who doesn't enjoy the satisfy feeling of completing something!" Patroclus was stubborn when it came to get jobs down, so this Rune was perfect for him. "Then with Dagaz, it's all about clarity, and awareness. It would help a student to focus, leading to positive outcomes!" P and D! Best Runes Ever! |
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Selina listened intently as the Professor talked. She was quickly writing down everything he said until she realized he was just answering Kurumi's question. Feeling quite foolish she tried to cover up her parchment that was scribbled on with all of his talking. Pulling out her book she looked through all of the runes. She was sure she had seen some of these before. Her mother was always doodling them on spare parchment when she was working in her office. Looking through the book she saw two runes that spoke out to her: the raidho and the haglaz. The first of the two meant a journey and wasn't that what learning was all about- the journey and the change you make on that journey? The second was the haglaz which meant a disaster. From the time she was younger Selina learned that failure and disasters were natural and part of the learning experience. She raised her hand and answered just that, "Professor, what about the raidho and the haglaz? One signifies the journey and don't we all go through a journey in school that perfects our person? And the haglaz is a trial or destruction. In school don't we all learn from our mistakes? Isn't that what learning is?" Selina asked. Of course she was not sure if his question was even rhetorical so when she was done she blushed from her embarrassment. |
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Sierra more than happily opened her textbook, comforted to know that when the next question was asked, she had something other than her imagination to guide her toward saying something that made sense. She flipped to chapter five and scanned the page as the professor continued with the lesson. She only really looked up and gave her full attention when she heard they were going to carve runes into the furniture today! That actually sounded pretty cool, and with that thought alone, she was back to thinking she may be able to survive Ancient Runes after all. Now all she had to do was fine a rune that she believed would be beneficial to carve into her work area. Scanning the page a bit more, she raised her hand when she came across one that look perfect for her. "Eihwaz," she announced. "You see, Professor, when I first came to class, I was a little nervous because I don't know much about Ancient Runes at all. Actually, I don't know anything about Ancient Runes." She glanced back down in her book and read, "...but it says here Eihwaz represents things like change, initiation, and confrontation of fears. I think that perfectly fits someone like me. I think carving it into the table would help give us strength and determination to continue with things that are new and possibly unheard of for us." |
Man! it's 3:16 AM and I still have a mind! SPOILER!!: Professor The young girl stared at the Professor as he introduced the subject and then ordered them to open their books- which disappointedly were regualr magic books. Her head was scolding her for not studing the basics of this subject again during summer. The shapes of those things always freaked her out! She grabbed her quill- just a move to say that she was in the zone- and started reading the list. Pick one.. not hard job but carving it was the dilemma. UGH. Hmm... Success, wise decisions! Found it! Louisa raised her hand. "What about Ansuz, sir?" She started looking down at the description. "One of its meaning is balance which's basically what this universe teaches us every time we learn from it." Pause. "communication, a revealing message, and justice; they're all what education interfers in; Like the way people and creatures communicate with each other. The message behind the existance of beings and things. Achieving justice by putting down laws and knowing others' rights. All of those mean we need to learn first to attain...Ansuz." Another dramatic pause. "And its magical uses include success and wise decisions... which support my analysis maybe?" She finished without realizing that she actually enjoyed that! |
As much as carving into the desks sounded like lots of fun. It obviously meant that they had to use their wands to do it. Mia wasn't sure that was a good idea on her part even though she hadn't set anything on fire in quite a while there was still a possibility that it would happen. Mia looked through her text book and found a couple of runes she thought would be helpful and raised her hand in the air. "I suppose you could use the rune Thurisaz since it is a regenerative catalyst and helps with self discipline and concentration in spite of any negative forces. It is an excellent study aid and keeps your focus. "Then there is the rune Mannaz which symbolises intelligence, creativity and forward thinking. And it implies cooperation between individuals for the common good." |
"How about Sowilo?" Simon replied coming across it. " Its used for success and energy both of which are good for learning and effort," he supplied coming up with a rune not mentioned as he read through the list of runes present in the given chapter. He was good at runes but after a summer break wasn't about to trust guessing off the top of his head. |
Satine glanced down at the Chapter and at the symbols. She decided to pick one that looked brilliant first and then see if she could relate it to the question...she found one instantly towards the bottom of the page. She shot her hand up, "Professor, I would scribble in the Dagaz." she said sounding it out hoping she was saying it right..." because it seems to help you focus and have a positive outlook and outcome and gives you clarity." she said with a little nod. |
Huh? Whaaa? Oh it was Neptune. The Blonde grinned at her younger friend whom was sat on once side of her but it was too late to make conversation, the lesson had started. Trixie opened up her text book to the fifth chapter, eying it momentarily before relaxing over what the subject was about. It just listed the Runes, the Elder Futhark Runes to be exact. Well that wasn't too bad then was it. But then a question was being proposed, which Runes would be useful to carve on your desk? Surely there were a lot nicer things that could be carved on there? Anyway, there was a question to be answered. The Head Girl raised her hand high after glancing briefly over the page. "I think the most important one on here would be the Kenaz Rune. For me, Wisdom is key in life, to progress and everything, and seeing as it symbolises insight as well, its two in one really" she stated. Cos you know, not EVERYONE was a Ravenclaw and had natural knowledge, we needed to gain it somewhere. "But i'd also say Wunjo as well, because its about achieving your goals, and whilst we're in school, our goals are to do well and progress when we leave. By having this rune carved into there, I feel that we'd be able to work better..." Yeah she was talking a load of rubbish. The Blonde briefly glanced around the classroom, only to spot someone hiding at the back. Her eyes fell on him and then down to the chair next to her. She signaled with her head for him to come over, and join her. She knew that out of any of the classes, this would be the one he'd be most confused in. |
"Lets see... well Dagaz for breakthrough, awareness... but I would have to go with Mannaz because it has Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, and ability." *Feeling a little bad about this he didn't want to carve into the desk. Wasn't that what professors told us not to do?Sitting back he waited for what to do next.* |
Jenny's eyes grew wide. They were going to carve on school property? That's crazy...but it was only once in a while that could happen. As soon as Jenny scanned through the list of runes in her book, she raised her hand. "What about Algiz, Professor?" Jenny asked. "It's used to provide protection and support." |
"Kenaz is about passion too, professor." Jim spoke up and risked a moody sort of glance at Neptune. "It could be used to encourage passion about the subject or something." It was Neptune's rune, as far as Jimmy was concerned. |
Arya let her gaze fall from Truebridge to the book in front of her to open it to chapter five. Eyes scanning the runes and fingers lightly drumming on the table while she listened to the man speak. What would be useful to carve into the school desk. There were a lot to chose from. Slowly her free hand rose to give a response. "Ehwaz can be used for communication with whoever is sitting at your table." She gave Ivory a playful nudge. "For class purposes of course." Nod. Back to her response. "Isa for reinforcement of other magics since...I guess runes is other magic...in sense I guess?" Shrug. She really didn't know. "Hagalaz for removing unwanted influences cause we don't want them around while trying to work. Wunjo because we want to be successful in our work. Kenaz for the inspiration to keep working. And Uruz to understand what we are working on." |
Now she knew rhis part. It had been a whole summer since she had a runes class maybe she could balme that on the terrible half anwser she had given earlier. Uh, what was she thinking. This time she would not disappoint because she had a great imagination and alot of knowledge on the meanings of runes and good places to use them. After joting down a few notes she took her turn at anwsering the next question. "Kenaz to help you retain the infromation that is taught to have better knowledge of runes or any other subject, algiz for the protection and the assistance ithat may be needed to strive and complete, Jera, this class. she finished talking and hoped that was a good anwser. |
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Nice. Dozer flipped to chapter five and read through the runes that were explained in the chapter. It took him a while to sort through each and get the exact meaning. Magical and divination meanings? How did you know which one was more beneficial? Then he thought about the problems he gets when studying. Most of the time outside influences throw him off and knock him off track. Hmmm.... "I think the Algiz would help me. To help shield from outside influences and channel ones energies into studying? Well, that would help everyone really. Studying in a common room or even in the library can be difficult due to distractions both internal and external. If we could somehow be shielded from those things and have our energy channeled into our work, getting things done would be soooo much easier." Plus it would help him finish faster and free up more time for goofing off and what not right? And who didn't want more free time? |
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Neptune, though she had been trying very hard otherwise, didn't miss much of anything Jim said. Or did. Or, sometimes, as it were even thought. On this one, Neptune read him loud and clear. She reddened, coughed, and tried to not look over at his table. In fact, she tried to make Trixie a Head Girl Shield before raising her hand again. "Can I add Nauthiz, Professor? Because runes... runes are frustrating." Like some other THINGS in the room. |
Alice looked down the list of the different Runes, reading each one carefully before answering. "Wunjo would be useful since it would help us not only tackle whatever challenges or tasks we face in class, but it will also help us to be successful in completing the tasks and learning the material." |
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Witsy was ecstatic about this assignment, she opened up her textbook to chapter five and read through the list of runes. Hmm Kenaz would definitely be useful...ooooo Wunjo, well not to sound arrogant but joy, and achievement of goals is something to work towards. I would hope to benefit from Kenaz with enlightenment. I love those ah ha moments and just feeling content. |
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"And perhaps," Neptune no longer was reading for the book either, and the hand raising thing was an after-thought, "Tiwaz." Just... just because. Neptune fell quiet before adding, "healing the wound .....of the desk." Lame. She sulked. |
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Kay opened her book to chapter five and read the list. There was alot of them and some stood out to her. "Professor, There was alot of them that would be Beneficial to learning. Uruz would be good for Understanding. With this carved in the desk it would help one understanding what is being said or read." she said hoping it was a good one. |
Text Cut: Truebridge Emmaleigh's little fingers itched to finally be able to look through the textbook on her desk. Turning to Chapter five, she carefully looked at the runes. She knew the runes to help with protection since they had studied that last year, but she didn't know anything about the ones that could help with homework. She ran her finger down the list as she read each of the magical uses. She ever she found one, she scribbled each one down. When she had finished, she raised her hand. "Professor, I would use Uruz, for understanding the material, Thurisaz for a study aid, and to help concentrate, Dagaz, for a positive outcome, and Fehu for good luch, and for a good pay off." |
Isobel shyly raised her hand. "I think Wunjo would be a good one," she said. "Because it means completetion of tasks, and success. Also, recognization of success," or something like that. "Which is kind of spiritual, and it's good, because we should recognize when we do something good." Which the rune would help with. Hopefully he understood her meaning. |
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"But I think Isa will be the biggest one I carve," Neptune turned her eyes to her book without seeing it at all. "Inactivity. Blockage. Stagnation. A challenge. A frustration." She put her hand up quickly. "For the desk." Yeah. |
How about Perthro Professor? Doesn't it have something to do with uncertain meaning or mystery? Maybe this rune could help us understand the runes themselves better since for some of us they are a mystery. Also, it could pertain to joy and fellowship. It could help us work together with our classmates |
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"THE DESK..." Jim's hand was up, "Might need Gebo." He went silent for a second. "To ...find and strengthen its... relationship." ... That made NO sense James Wilkes. "Err... you know. How you... relate to the runes and find those meanings for yourself and... strengthen your understanding of them." He muttered a clarification and then put his hand down, folding his arms across his chest and sinking into his chair. |
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He scanned the runes on the page and raised his hand. “Raidho. It symbolises journey and change. It's a positive rune. Perhaps it could be useful to students in their NEWT year who'll soon be moving on from Hogwarts.” "Also Tiwaz.. represents strength and discipline.. victory in competition. They're all traits useful to learning and succeeding. Pretty apt for in the classroom." Quote:
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squeezing into one post Jake had this covered. He raised his hand after looking through the chapter and got to work. "The first one that comes to mind, possibly because it's the first on the page, is Fehu," Jake said, having to try a few different pronunciations before he said it. "It's simple, really. It's a lot about money, and hard work paying off. You work in school to eventually earn money, so it does link." The young man slid his finger down the page before speaking again. "Thurisaz... well, it's obvious why. It even says study aid and I think it's rare for people not to need help with focus," he smiled knowingly. Because he KNEW he always had focus issues. "Wunjo... well, because school is about completing tasks and everyone knows you need motivation to work, right? This one would probably give you the boost to do so... hmmm..." With a glance up at Truebridge, Jake spoke carefully. "I'll give you two more, because that makes five, and all." And he liiiiiked the number five. "Sowilo! Success! It's self-explanatory but you know, most people do like to succeed in school." Most. "And finally..." Jake scanned the pictures of runes until he found the one he was looking for. Because yes, he'd memorised them in the past. It was better to look at pictures when you were him. Finally, he picked a nice interesting one and tapped on it in finality. "Dagaz. The whole breakthrough part just... goes with schoolwork. The feeling when you are studying and you suddenly get a breakthrough and understand something... is amazing. This one is also about a positive outcome and stuff." Durrrr, obvious. "And considering this activity, a positive outcome in the studying is what we're aiming for." Jake leant back in his chair and rubbed at a sore are behind his ear where his sunglasses clung to his head. He should take them off... and probably could. Later. He had a feeling there might be groupwork, though. "From the amount people are saying there clearly are loads, some that stick out more than these to me as well... but hey, I preferred to say these." And stop at number five. |
Georgiana was listening to what Professor Truebridge was saying, Mmm interesting she thought. Looking at her book she read the symbols and their meaning, finally she chose " I will say Sowilo and Wunjo, they have success, strength, motivation, energy and prosperity, things that can help us here in school and outside, always be positive, achieve our goals and be prosperous in everything we do." she nodded |
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Was he right? He was so right. Neptune Bott's desk was OVER THE TOP. Always. In everything. Pause... "Raidho for reconnecting when... when you lose your way, when you're trying to figure things out." Err. hand up. "To go into the desk to reconnect with the runes and all if you forget what you're doing and mess things up." |
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Jake was confused. He looked at his desk... REALLY looked at it... lay his head against it and closed one eye to look down it... even got off his chair to lay down on the floor and look underneath it. Once he'd inspected the legs and even the CHAIR, he got back up and sat down again, looking over at Jimmy (who he didn't know) and Neptune (who he DEFINITELY knew) and chipped in, face totally deadpan, voice serious. "I think you two have defective desks." |
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