The Wizarding Council's Official Examiners
December 26, 2010 11:48 PM
Critical Assessment of Talents and Skills by The Wizarding Council's Official Examiners
Life as a student was full of stress and complications, especially when it came to being a fifth-year. They had to take the Critical Assessment of Talents and Skills, or CATS. Taking exams was never a fun-ride on the park. The CATS were important, since they determined which subjects students would be allowed to take during their two final years at Sonora Academy. Their five years of magical education would be put to the test. It was the first milestone in their magical education.Since students taking CATS were usually more than the ones that took the RATS, four examiners had been sent from the council. Three of them would be applying the RATS to the Seventh-years. The four of them were quietly chatting at the front of the rearranged Cascade Hall. Aurora Septentrion, David Weatherby, Roland Ashburn and Nanette Langdon, watched the students pile in and take their places. Out of the four of them, Nanette could be considered the most fearsome. Back always straight, and her characteristic tight rigid neat bun pulled her face, not one piece of her iron grey hair could be seen out of place. Her hairstyle emphasized her sharp, pointy features and intimidating gaze. It was rumored that she could tell if a student was even thinking about cheating, and she had a reputation for ruthlessness that had been validated by generations of students. In contrast, Aurora´s hair fell loose down her back, neat and untangled. Her blue eyes were framed by a pair of elliptical spectacles. Her less rigid air didn’t mean that Aurora was less stern than Nanette. David Weatherby was a portly, middle-aged wizard with grey hair with a few strands of brown. His characteristically twinkle was always present in his green eyes. He was tough but always gave compliments to students that deserved it. Roland Ashburn was the youngest and tallest of the four of them, always cheerful with a wide smile on his face, not to mention that he was a pushover when it came to the students.
The tension was palpable in the air; it was a normal occurrence when it came to the CATS. Nanette Langdon used a charm to pass an anti-cheating quill, along with the booklets and spare pieces of parchment. Once everything was on its rightful place, she spoke up. “The time will start in a few seconds. Don’t cheat, otherwise the grade for the paper will be a fail. Remember that if you finish before the time is up, you need to respect your fellow students and remain quiet until you are dismissed.” She took a deep breath, as she checked her watch, “You may begin.”
The theoretical examinations would take place during the morning, and during the afternoon, the students would be graded on the practical portion of magic. In between, a break for lunch would be available for everyone.
OOC: Theoretical exams in the mornings, practical exams in the afternoons. Mandatory classes are covered over the first two days, any electives your character takes (e.g. independent study of ancient runes) are examined on the third day. You may write for your examiner in the practicals. Have fun!
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The Wizarding Council's Official Examiners
Critical Assessment of Talents and Skills
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