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Upon entering Professor Carton’s office, it’s easy to see that the space is every bit as organized and practical as the man himself. The walls are painted a dark, non-distracting shade of gray, and a large bookshelf takes up most of the back wall. The bookshelf is home to many textbooks on transfiguration application and theory, as well as the odd novel or two. Ask nicely, and the professor might let you borrow one!
A simple wooden desk sits in the middle of the room, complete with lots of drawers for quills, parchment, and other essential supplies. Behind the desk is a dark red leather chair where the professor can usually be found; two smaller chairs of the same color sit in front of the desk for visitors’ use. The top of the desk is mostly barren, except for a block calendar, silver inkwell, and two framed photos: one of Professor Carton with his late wife, the other of their daughter.
The most interesting feature on the desk is undoubtedly the miniature vanishing cabinet. This model was built by Professor Carton himself and, like everything else in the office, is fully functional. It is linked with an identical model sitting on a small table outside the office. Should you wish to speak to Professor Carton, simply fill out the form below, place it in the vanishing cabinet model with the door closed, and knock on the office door. Please note that only forms, notes, and small gifts for the professor should be placed in the cabinet! Abuse of this privilege by transporting inappropriate items (e.g. rude notes, dungbombs, animals, etc.) will result in the cabinet’s removal.
SPOILER!!: Form
Name: Year: House: Reason for visit:
OOC: There is no waiting area for this thread. Please post your character knocking on Norman’s door, and we’ll be with you soon!
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The moment Professor Carton mentioned that he would teach Piscifors to anyone that wanted to learn before dinner that evening, Dahlia knew she would be attending. She wasn't one to pass up on any chance to learn a new spell, especially from a Professor. She always had a thing for learning everything that she could, reading anything she could get her hands on that interested her. Now that she was at Hogwarts and with the whole 'Neo Alliance' thing happening, well, the more she learned the better.
Lia stared at the small vanishing cabinet on the desk outside of the professors office. It was absolutely adorable! Could he teach her to make one? Or several? How did it work exactly? Was it possible to have a couple of them that were all linked together? So many questions! However today she wasn't here for that. She was here to learn Piscifors.
Without wasting anymore time, dinner was in only an hour, she pulled out her favorite quill and filled out the short form.
Name: Dahlia Jane Donovan Year: First House: Ravenclaw Reason for visit: To learn Piscifors
Putting her quill away, she folded the slip of parchment in half and placed it into the miniature vanishing cabinet and shut the door. Lightly she knocked on the door and than waited.
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
Violet hurried down to Professor Carlton's office, still sore from her flying lesson mishaps of the term. If there was a new spell to be taught, Violet was determined to learn it. Besides, from the name, 'Piscifors,' she thought it sounded like another animal-related spell and it sounded fun. Violet had never thought she was interested in Magical Creatures and such things before, being more drawn to Potions and Arithmancy, but during the past few school terms, she had found she really enjoyed being around animals and any magic involving them.
Anyway, anything was better than going to the Great Hall for dinner with all those new Alliance people shoving and pushing and eating like pigs. Violet had scarfed away enough spare food during the past few days that she figured she could miss a few meals and eat in peace somewhere privately.
When she got to Professor Carlton's office, she saw another student, a young first year Ravenclaw, had gotten there before her. Well, that was all right, but Violet was not going to go away herself. "Hi," she nodded, and hastily scribbled out her form with a stubby pencil she always had with her:
Text Cut: Violet's form
Name: Violet P. Blackthorne
Year: Third
House: Slytherin
Reason for visit: Piscifors lesson (remember, you promised in class!)
Then she hastily stuffed the form into the small Vanishing Cabinet (which seemed to have returned after its previous trip with Dahlia's message) and stood back to wait.
Anyone else who wants to learn this spell can join ^_^
Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
SPOILER!!: Dahlia & Violet
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
The moment Professor Carton mentioned that he would teach Piscifors to anyone that wanted to learn before dinner that evening, Dahlia knew she would be attending. She wasn't one to pass up on any chance to learn a new spell, especially from a Professor. She always had a thing for learning everything that she could, reading anything she could get her hands on that interested her. Now that she was at Hogwarts and with the whole 'Neo Alliance' thing happening, well, the more she learned the better.
Lia stared at the small vanishing cabinet on the desk outside of the professors office. It was absolutely adorable! Could he teach her to make one? Or several? How did it work exactly? Was it possible to have a couple of them that were all linked together? So many questions! However today she wasn't here for that. She was here to learn Piscifors.
Without wasting anymore time, dinner was in only an hour, she pulled out her favorite quill and filled out the short form.
Name: Dahlia Jane Donovan Year: First House: Ravenclaw Reason for visit: To learn Piscifors
Putting her quill away, she folded the slip of parchment in half and placed it into the miniature vanishing cabinet and shut the door. Lightly she knocked on the door and than waited.
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Originally Posted by MadAlice
Violet hurried down to Professor Carlton's office, still sore from her flying lesson mishaps of the term. If there was a new spell to be taught, Violet was determined to learn it. Besides, from the name, 'Piscifors,' she thought it sounded like another animal-related spell and it sounded fun. Violet had never thought she was interested in Magical Creatures and such things before, being more drawn to Potions and Arithmancy, but during the past few school terms, she had found she really enjoyed being around animals and any magic involving them.
Anyway, anything was better than going to the Great Hall for dinner with all those new Alliance people shoving and pushing and eating like pigs. Violet had scarfed away enough spare food during the past few days that she figured she could miss a few meals and eat in peace somewhere privately.
When she got to Professor Carlton's office, she saw another student, a young first year Ravenclaw, had gotten there before her. Well, that was all right, but Violet was not going to go away herself. "Hi," she nodded, and hastily scribbled out her form with a stubby pencil she always had with her:
Text Cut: Violet's form
Name: Violet P. Blackthorne
Year: Third
House: Slytherin
Reason for visit: Piscifors lesson (remember, you promised in class!)
Then she hastily stuffed the form into the small Vanishing Cabinet (which seemed to have returned after its previous trip with Dahlia's message) and stood back to wait.
Behind the door, Norman bustled about his office, getting supplies ready for the Piscifors demonstration he’d promised the students. Several fish bowls filled with pebbles sat on his desk. Would that be enough for everyone? He didn’t know how many students were coming, but just in case, he had many more fish bowls on hand, stored in a box behind his desk. He had just drawn his wand to fill the fish bowls when he heard a knock at the door. That was his cue to check the vanishing cabinet on his desk, and he found a folded slip of parchment inside. No sooner had he read Donovan’s form did another one appear in the cabinet, this one from Blackthorne.
He opened the door, acknowledging each girl in turn with a nod. “Hello, Miss Donovan and Miss Blackthorne,” he greeted, holding the door open a bit wider to allow them inside. “You’re right on time. Come in, and we’ll get started.”
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A warm smile graced her lips when she was quickly joined by a slightly older girl. She didn't know her on a personal level but she did recall seeing her in lessons and in the Great Hall. "Hello." Normally she would've said a bit more but it seemed like only seconds later that the door to the office opened and Carton was standing there.
"Hello, Professor Carton," Dahlia smiled lightly, stepping into the office. Right away her attention went directly to the fish bowls on the desk. This was going to be fun! There was no way it couldn't be. Learning how to change something into a little fish that she could watch swim around? Yep. Lots of fun to be had, coming right up!
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
He opened the door, acknowledging each girl in turn with a nod. “Hello, Miss Donovan and Miss Blackthorne,” he greeted, holding the door open a bit wider to allow them inside. “You’re right on time. Come in, and we’ll get started.”
Violet turned at the opening of the door and entered the office behind Dahlia. "Good evening, Professor," she greeted him. "Thanks for offering to teach us this out of class."
asdfjkl!!! I could've sworn I replied to this earlier! >_<
Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
SPOILER!!: Dahlia & Violet
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander
A warm smile graced her lips when she was quickly joined by a slightly older girl. She didn't know her on a personal level but she did recall seeing her in lessons and in the Great Hall. "Hello." Normally she would've said a bit more but it seemed like only seconds later that the door to the office opened and Carton was standing there.
"Hello, Professor Carton," Dahlia smiled lightly, stepping into the office. Right away her attention went directly to the fish bowls on the desk. This was going to be fun! There was no way it couldn't be. Learning how to change something into a little fish that she could watch swim around? Yep. Lots of fun to be had, coming right up!
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadAlice
Violet turned at the opening of the door and entered the office behind Dahlia. "Good evening, Professor," she greeted him. "Thanks for offering to teach us this out of class."
Donovan’s smile got a small one from Norman in return, as did Blackthorne’s thanks. “You’re welcome, Miss Blackthorne,” he replied. Although he wasn’t the most touchy-feely guy, he was always willing to guide those who genuinely wanted to learn.
He glanced down the hall, watching for any stragglers who might be joining them for a moment. When he saw no one else, he closed the door behind him and turned to the girls. “We may have to move into the hall if more people join us, but we’ll start here,” he said. He took his seat in the large chair behind the desk, gesturing toward the two smaller chairs as an invitation for the girls to sit down.
“Before you can cast Piscifors, you’ll need to fill your fish bowl,” he said, handing each girl a fish bowl. “Unless your intention is to do serious harm to your target, you need to put it in water before casting. Do you two know how to do the Water-Making Spell, Augamenti?” If they did, they were welcome to fill their own fish bowls. Otherwise, he didn’t mind doing it for them.
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Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy
Donovan’s smile got a small one from Norman in return, as did Blackthorne’s thanks. “You’re welcome, Miss Blackthorne,” he replied. Although he wasn’t the most touchy-feely guy, he was always willing to guide those who genuinely wanted to learn.
He glanced down the hall, watching for any stragglers who might be joining them for a moment. When he saw no one else, he closed the door behind him and turned to the girls. “We may have to move into the hall if more people join us, but we’ll start here,” he said. He took his seat in the large chair behind the desk, gesturing toward the two smaller chairs as an invitation for the girls to sit down.
“Before you can cast Piscifors, you’ll need to fill your fish bowl,” he said, handing each girl a fish bowl. “Unless your intention is to do serious harm to your target, you need to put it in water before casting. Do you two know how to do the Water-Making Spell, Augamenti?” If they did, they were welcome to fill their own fish bowls. Otherwise, he didn’t mind doing it for them.
Dahlia nodded. If they eventually had to move to a larger area to learn the charm, that was fine with her. As long as she got to properly learn the charm she was going to be happy. Without hesitation, she sat down on a chair opposite Carton's larger one.
Taking the fish bowl into her hands, Lia peered inside it. It was empty save for some pebbles at the bottom. Adding some water definitely needed to happen. "I've been working on it but I haven't quite mastered it yet." Now was as good a time as any to work on it.
Pulling out her wand, Lia pointed the tip of the wand down into the fish bowl. Clearing her mind she tried to visualize water filling the bowl. "Aguamenti," she cast clearly. Nothing happen. Not wanting to get easily discouraged she tried again, this time with more focus. "Aguamenti." Sure enough a gentle stream of water flowed from the tip of her wand into the bowl. A light smile formed on her lips. Once the bowl was full with enough water she cast the charm to stop it.
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
“Before you can cast Piscifors, you’ll need to fill your fish bowl,” he said, handing each girl a fish bowl. “Unless your intention is to do serious harm to your target, you need to put it in water before casting. Do you two know how to do the Water-Making Spell, Augamenti?”
[b/]"Sure,"[/b] Violet said, settling herself in one of the chairs and taking a bowl. After setting fire to the forest under the control of a vengeful ghost last term, Violet had made sure to get her Uncle Hamlet to work with her on the water-making spell over the summer, just in case something like that ever happened again. "Aguamenti!," she said confidently, pointing her wand at the bowl.
*A million years later because I fail at replies* TL pre-courtyard/imprisonment
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SPOILER!!: Dahlia & Violet
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander
Dahlia nodded. If they eventually had to move to a larger area to learn the charm, that was fine with her. As long as she got to properly learn the charm she was going to be happy. Without hesitation, she sat down on a chair opposite Carton's larger one.
Taking the fish bowl into her hands, Lia peered inside it. It was empty save for some pebbles at the bottom. Adding some water definitely needed to happen. "I've been working on it but I haven't quite mastered it yet." Now was as good a time as any to work on it.
Pulling out her wand, Lia pointed the tip of the wand down into the fish bowl. Clearing her mind she tried to visualize water filling the bowl. "Aguamenti," she cast clearly. Nothing happen. Not wanting to get easily discouraged she tried again, this time with more focus. "Aguamenti." Sure enough a gentle stream of water flowed from the tip of her wand into the bowl. A light smile formed on her lips. Once the bowl was full with enough water she cast the charm to stop it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadAlice
[b/]"Sure,"[/b] Violet said, settling herself in one of the chairs and taking a bowl. After setting fire to the forest under the control of a vengeful ghost last term, Violet had made sure to get her Uncle Hamlet to work with her on the water-making spell over the summer, just in case something like that ever happened again. "Aguamenti!," she said confidently, pointing her wand at the bowl.
Norman acknowledged each girl’s reply with a small nod. His discerning blue-green eyes shifted from one girl to the other, watching as they attempted the water making spell. He was prepared to step in and help if needed, especially in Miss Donovan's case, and wouldn't have faulted either of them for needing help. Conjuration was an advanced branch of magic, and both of the girls were still in their early years of schooling. But he also knew that students needed space to try things on their own. Otherwise they'd never learn anything, so for now, watching was all he did.
It turned out that his help wasn't needed anyway, as both Miss Blackthorne and Miss Donovan successfully cast the spell themselves. "Good job," he said with a slight smile. He respected perseverance and independence. “Now there’s just one more thing to do before you can cast Piscifors. Take a few moments to visualize your concept. What does your fish look like? What color is it? What size?”
As he allowed time for the girls to visualize, he began to envision a fish of his own, and his thoughts kept turning to someone he greatly missed… Normandie, the daughter he’d been cut off from these past months. He imagined what she might look like in fish form… a small fish with long, flowy red fins and blue-green eyes. Keeping that vision in mind, picked up an empty fish bowl and filled it with a nonverbal Aguamenti. “When you’re ready, point your wand at one of the pebbles in the bowl and cast Piscifors,” he said. “If you’ve done it correctly, this spell will produce a blue light.”
“Piscifors,” Norman demonstrated, aiming his wand into the fish bowl with a decisive motion. Blue light erupted from the tip of his wand, and seconds later, there was a little red fish swimming in the bowl.
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Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy
Norman acknowledged each girl’s reply with a small nod. His discerning blue-green eyes shifted from one girl to the other, watching as they attempted the water making spell. He was prepared to step in and help if needed, especially in Miss Donovan's case, and wouldn't have faulted either of them for needing help. Conjuration was an advanced branch of magic, and both of the girls were still in their early years of schooling. But he also knew that students needed space to try things on their own. Otherwise they'd never learn anything, so for now, watching was all he did.
It turned out that his help wasn't needed anyway, as both Miss Blackthorne and Miss Donovan successfully cast the spell themselves. "Good job," he said with a slight smile. He respected perseverance and independence. “Now there’s just one more thing to do before you can cast Piscifors. Take a few moments to visualize your concept. What does your fish look like? What color is it? What size?”
As he allowed time for the girls to visualize, he began to envision a fish of his own, and his thoughts kept turning to someone he greatly missed… Normandie, the daughter he’d been cut off from these past months. He imagined what she might look like in fish form… a small fish with long, flowy red fins and blue-green eyes. Keeping that vision in mind, picked up an empty fish bowl and filled it with a nonverbal Aguamenti. “When you’re ready, point your wand at one of the pebbles in the bowl and cast Piscifors,” he said. “If you’ve done it correctly, this spell will produce a blue light.”
“Piscifors,” Norman demonstrated, aiming his wand into the fish bowl with a decisive motion. Blue light erupted from the tip of his wand, and seconds later, there was a little red fish swimming in the bowl.
The light smile she received from Carton was an encouraging one. Sure she had to try casting the charm more than once and when it did finally work it was a small stream of water from her wand tip, but it was an accomplishment. One she was pleased with as of right now.
"Thank you, Professor," Dahlia smiled softly. Of course. Visualization and focus were key. "Sir, it works that easily? Any fish we want as long as we can truly visualize it? Does gender matter? Do we have to stick with fish that would normally fit into a tank this size? How long will my fish... remain a fish? Can I have several in here.. do they all have to be the same type of fish? Is it... really a fish? Do I feed them?" Sorry but this little Ravenclaw had ALLLLL the questions! "Also.. does this apply to other creature type charms?" Meaning color, size and things of that nature. This was all very very important.
Before doing anything at all, Lia couldn't help but watch Carton create his own fish. A beautiful little red fishy with flowy fins. "So pretty," she hummed. Needs a minute to consider what type of fish she wants.
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Violet was a little taken aback by the next step. Visualize a fish? Violet had little experience with those and wasn't sure if she could clearly picture one, nor what sort of fish to think of. She looked at Professor Carton's pretty little red fish swimming about--yes, that would be nice, but Violet couldn't think of any fish except cooked fish at dinner.
Then she looked back at her bowl and stared at the pebbles in the bottom, trying to think of any fish she'd seen in books or Muggle films, or just descriptions she'd read. They had staring eyes, and those open mouths. Green might be a nice color.... All the characteristics she imagined for a fish started swimming about in her head in a jumble and she struggled to keep her thoughts straight. Finally she pointed her wand at the bowl and said with more confidence than she felt, "Piscifors!" She hoped for a nice, bright, pretty green fish, but when she looked in the water, this was what she saw: Violet's fish
Ugh!!! That was horrible, that didn't look like a real fish at all!
OOC: Wasn't quite sure if we should post the results of our spells here, if not, I can edit that out.
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