Professor Levy
August 07, 2011 11:35 PM
Beginner Level (Years 1-2): Lesson I by Professor Levy
Erika could hardly believe that today’s class was the last one before the holiday. She was sure that most of her students were glad about that, especially because it meant some time away from her Defense Against the Dark Arts class. There was no denying that her class was one of the toughest there was, because she didn’t go easy on her students. But she had good reason not to. Maybe some of her students would have a charmed life. They would never know a day of hardship, a day of being worried or scared, a day when getting hurt or even dying due to dark magic could actually happen. Unfortunately, she also knew that wouldn’t be true of everyone. Maybe they didn’t think anything would happen now or even up to the time it happened, though, really who expected it to happen at all? The point, however, was that it could and just maybe it would be a lesson they learned here that would make the difference. Maybe. Hopefully.Once her students were seated, Erika drew their attention to the front, “I’m sure most of you are excited that classes are about over for the holiday. However, I’m hoping you’ll all bare with me as we start the next chapter in our books – An Introduction to Dark Creatures. Dark creatures are defined in three points, “she started, counting off on her fingers, “First, they are not animals, but rather magical beings. Second, most creatures have a complete life cycle. Dark creatures do not. They simply exist as a form of physical evil. Third, they seek to harm. Most animals attack for survival – either for food or perhaps out of fear. Dark creatures do it for no other purpose than to hurt their prey.” There were areas of gray, such as with werewolves and the like, but Erika wasn’t about to get into all that and confuse her young students. Those were subjects they would get into when they were older.
“Now, on my desk, I have a creature called a Cornish pixie. This creature belongs to the Fae, or as most refer to them, Fairies. And no, I’m not talking about Tinkerbelle. If you grew up in the muggle world, then you might have grown up with the notion that fairies are beautiful, benevolent creatures. This is true of some. Brownies tend to be helpers around the house or the Klabautermann, a water sprite, which has been known to assist sailors. Others, like my friend here, are not so helpful, but they aren’t really harmful either. Generally, they are just mischievous. However, there are a few that qualify for the title of Dark Creature. Boggarts, creatures that show our worst fears, fall into this category. It’s rumored that Boggarts were once Brownies that were mistreated. Whether or not this is true, hasn’t been proven. The Boggart feeds on the terror that is produced when it replicates a person’s fears. Hence, why it is classified as a dark creature.”
The dark haired witch paused for a moment to allow the students that were taking notes to catch up before she started speaking again. “We will work more with the boggart in the Intermediate level. For today, we will be learning a spell that will help with some of the Fae and other creatures and will continue on when we return from the holiday.” Leaning over on her desk, she released the pixie from its cage. The little creature flew out and was heading for her bag in an effort to cause trouble. “Immobulus!” The blue creature was stopped in its tracks and hung suspended in the air. “The Immobulus spell, as you can see, essentially freezes a creature or object in midmotion.” She slowly guided the suspended creature back to the cage.
“All right, then, I want everyone to partner up. One person from the group should come up and get a cage from the supply closet. Once everyone had a cage, Erika moved over to a table covered in a white sheet. When she removed the sheet, underneath was revealed to be a colorful array of presents with a charm to protect them from the rest of their lesson. “Each group is going to be competing to collect the most pixies using the Immobulus charm. The group with the highest count will get to pick their gifts first, the group with the second highest goes next, and so on. There are enough for everyone.” She was thankful to Torra for providing the fun idea of presents since it wasn’t everyday that DADA could be so. Turning to a second sheet covered area, she pulled the cloth back revealing a cage full of pixies. “Have fun!” With that, she released the creatures.
OOC: Standard posting rules apply. The more detailed and creative the post, the more points earned. The presents are small, simple gifts like ones that might be used for a grab bag. Enjoy!
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Katrina (Kitty) McLevy - Aladren
August 09, 2011 11:33 PM
Oh how Cu- OUCH! by Katrina (Kitty) McLevy - Aladren
Professor Levy had become something of an idol in Kitty’s eyes. Short, just as Kitty was, the Professor still had been an Auror. From what Kitty had read, Aurors were like the police of the magic world. Seeing such a small woman succeed so greatly made Kitty all starry eyed with admiration. Professor Levy was most certainly someone Kitty looked up to and strove to impress.Defense against the dark arts was perhaps one of the small girl’s favorite classes. The idea of dark magic had been scary at first, but this was the class that would teach her how to defend herself, and others if needed. Most defiantly the profession of Auror had been added to Kitty’s list of potential future careers. And having Professor Levy just proved that it was possible. That being small, and female wouldn’t be a handicap that couldn’t be overcome.
The tiny blue pixie that the Professor reveled for their newest lesson made Kitty coo at the cuteness. She hoped that they wouldn’t have to hurt it, because Kitty didn’t think she could do something like that, even if the Professor told them too. But the spell that was demonstrated only froze the little creature, leaving it unharmed to be placed in a cage. I wonder if that would work on squirrels? Kitty thought gleefully. For as long as Kitty could remember she always wanted to catch a squirrel. She had no idea what she would do if she ever succeeded, but it was a goal of hers.
“Have fun!” suddenly the room was swarming with little flying blue people. Kitty gave a small squeal of delight at the flying creatures, until they descended upon the students and everything else in the room. A squeak of pain escaped her as one little fae pulled her hair before laughing at her. “Hay! Not nice! Immobulus! Kitty hadn’t exactly thought her actions through as the little creature’s tiny hands were still tangled in her hair. “Um…a little help please!” Kitty said as she gingerly tried to untangle the fae without hurting it, but the angle was all wrong and she couldn’t really see what she was doing.
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