Professor Kijewski
June 07, 2009 9:12 PM
Lesson 1 for Beginners (1st-3rd Years) by Professor Kijewski
Kiva stood in her usual clearing waiting for the younger students to make their way down to her. She decided to bring back a creature that was first taught when she had been on personal leave. From what she had heard, Professor Murphy had not been well liked. That really bothered Kiva since the lesson was supposed to be one of pure delight, but the boys in the class had been pushed off the side while the girls got to have all the fun. It really was a lesson that Kiva wish she had originally taught, but it was too late to redeem herself and it wasn’t as though she could have asked her father to pass away some other time.Hearing the footsteps of the approaching students, Kiva stood up straighter and put a smile on her face. She was well aware of what was said about her from the students and that she was seen as a pushover (and, apparently that she was a desperate woman by the way she was represented at the concert), but those things didn’t bother her. She’d rather be seen as approachable than scare everyone away. The first of the students began to file into the clearing and found spots to stand or sit while waiting for the lesson to begin.
Once everyone was present and Kiva did roll-call, she began the lesson. “Good morning everyone! For those of I haven’t had the chance to meet yet, I am Professor Kijewski or Professor K. if you prefer, and I am your Care of Magical Creatures professor. Please, go ahead and get comfortable. We’ll begin our lesson shortly.” Kiva announced to the students and waited until everyone stopped bustling about. “Okay, I hope everyone had a great summer, but now we have to get down to business. I have to explain a few rules before we begin.
“First and foremost, you must pay attention when I’m explaining the creatures to you. Not only will I be giving you information that will help you on your exams, I’m also giving you vital information on creatures that affect your everyday life.” Well, some of the creatures affected their lives based on how they assisted with potions or wand making, etc. But, Kiva didn’t feel that it was necessary to explain all of that right now. “We’ll begin your lessons with the less dangerous creatures and as you go on with your lessons and grow closer to your RATS exams, the creatures will steadily become more dangerous.” She really hoped that they would stick through until they graduated; the best creatures came about when they were in their sixth and seventh years.
“Another rule is to not talk while your peers are talking. If someone is asking a question, there’s a good chance that it’s a question you would want to hear the answer to. And I’m sure you all wouldn’t appreciate someone talking while you are. So, let’s be kind and be quiet during the lesson.” Kiva paused for a moment to glance at the first years. They were the ones who would need to know the rules more so than the older students. So, she wanted to make sure their minds weren’t wandering on her. “You’ll want to make sure you bring your required dragon-hide gloves to all of your Care of Magical Creatures lessons just in case we have a creature that requires you to have more protection than you normally need. Other than those rules, this class is fairly informal. Feel free to remove your robes and get comfortable.”
She waited a moment for everyone who chose to get comfortable to settle in before she actually got on to the lesson. “Today we will be learning about Unicorns.” Kiva announced with a wide smile. “Unicorns are the purest creatures on Earth. Unicorn foals are pure gold. They turn silver when they're about two years old. They grow horns at around four. They are considered fully grown around seven years old, and turn pure white and have golden hooves. Now, it is said that they are so white that when compared to snow, the snow looks grey. Pretty white, right?” Kiva had seen Unicorns before on her travels and had always been taken aback by the beauty the Unicorns gave.
“Unicorn horns and tail hair are often used in potions or wands. How many of you have Unicorn hair as the core of your want?” She nodded at those who raised their hands before continuing. “Unicorn blood is said to give a person immortality, but it would be at a price. Slaying of a Unicorn is a terrible crime. You will live if you taste the blood of a slain a half-life, a cursed life. Meaning, your life would not be worth living in the long run.” She doubted any of her students actually ever intended to harm a Unicorn, but incase that thought ever did pop into their heads, she hoped her warning was enough to throw them away from such a crime.
“Now, I do not have a Unicorn adult with me, but I was able to obtain a Foal for us for the day.” Kiva advised her students. She walked out of the clearing for a moment and returned with a golden foal trailing behind her. “Unicorns, in general, are skittish around humans, and more so around males, but foals are more trusting and will allow humans of either gender to be in their presence. I want you each to count off to 4 and then whatever number you are that will be your group. In your group, I will call you up so that you can spend time with the foal. Ready?” Kiva asked, before pointing to a student. “You start.”
OOC: I will post the groups and you guys can decide whatever number you wish to be. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves, but be sure to visit with the Foal as well. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Please remember that all posts are to be at least 200 words and well detailed in order to gain any points. Enjoy!
Subthreads: Count off, one two three four by Daniel Nash II with Mike Song, Amelia Smythe
Hailing Group Two! by David Lancaster with Marissa Stephenson, David
They say 'three's a crowd' by Insomnia Zannicci
In search of fours... by Edmond Carey
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