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[wwistful]

Now that school is nearly back in session, I have a question for the Ravenclaw and Slytherin students taking my class. I'd noticed a couple of you were going above and beyond expectations, but I'd also noticed quite a few of you failing to meet the standards set for you. As such, I am offering an hour long extension class for ALL years twice a week in which we will cover old topics more thoroughly and begin to study new things ahead of the usual regime.

These classes will, of course, benefit your grades. So if you are unhappy with your marks or looking for extra lessons, I would consider signing up here.

If it is of any interest, these lessons will also include swimming lessons and you do not need to be in my class to attend those. You will not be doing a repeat of camp, so be sure to bring actual swimming clothes if you attend. You may sign up here, and yes, we will be joining the squid in the lake. Even if you are capable of swimming, I am able to assist you with your form and speed.

[Filtered to Bruce Banner.]
Mr.Banner. Given the amount of classes you've missed, these classes will be mandatory and they will include practicals.

Comments

[allisnotlost]

awwesome
an easy class

[wwistful]

You're not obligated to attend, you know.

[moveslikejaeger]

do speedos count as proper swimming clothes

not he...re...

[allisnotlost]

[wwistful]

I have no idea what those are, and I'm not sure I want to.

[arrogantalloy]

Does this mean standard classes are going to actually be harder now? Because really, I'd love more of a challenge.

[After a long pause]

Sir.

And, what will the extra classes be like?

[wwistful]

If they were any more complex my grade average would be hideous, I'm sure you understand.

I'm hoping to delve more into subjects of a practical nature and perhaps things that will be a bit more useful in the real world. Which is why I decided to teach swimming.

[nobodyscrumpet]

Professor, I would very much love to be a part of the swimming, and the extra classes please.

I feel I could be doing a lot better.

[wwistful]

On the contrary, your grades have been impressive. I suppose it is true that one can always do better.

[taleweaving]

Please mark me down as one of the students interested in your extra classes Professor. They sound interesting, and a good way of strengthening knowledge.

I wouldn't mind joining your swimming lessons either! It's 8een a long time since I took classes with a muggle instructor, I could do to 8rush up on it.

[wwistful]

Gladly. I'm pleased that the reaction so far has been positive. I had no idea so many students were eager to learn.

How exactly do muggles teach one another to swim? I'm curious as to whether it differs any.

[notthebee2]

yeah 2ure, why not. ff's gonna make me do iit anyway.

[wwistful]

This is a serious class, Captor. Are you certain it is worth your precious time?

[actuallyspeakslatin]

Sir, I'd like to sign up.

[wwistful]

Excellent. Hopefully the extra classes will engage you.

[nomorals]

I'm afraid swimming classes won't be an option for me, Professor, but yeah, extra classes sounds cool.

[filtered]

[wwistful]

Is it nerves?

[notapigeon]

Swimming? You mean, in water?

[wwistful]

What else would you swim in? Pudding?

Filtered private

[grandhighwizard]

i suppose swimming lessons are
ONLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS.

Filtered private

[wwistful]

Are you honestly trying to tell me that you don't know how to swim?

[mo_cara]

i MoThErF***In LoVe SwImMInG!

[wwistful]

You're welcome to come, then. Unless you think yourself skilled enough.

[bubblingover]

Can i come along for swimming classes?

I know )(ow to swim but i wouldn't mind )(elping out since you )(ave so many kids signing up!!

[wwistful]

I'm sure I can handle it. But you're more than welcome to try.

[filtered]

[greenmoonrising]

Sir, I'm really really not comfortable with doing practicals and am perfectly content with getting just bare passes in marks. Really.

[filtered]

[wwistful]

If you fail to complete the course, I will be forced to fail you.

[sugaredpotions]

Professor Donoghue, just to be sure, these won't interfere with Quidditch practice for those of us trying out, right? Because I think my marks are pretty good in DADA, but I could use the swimming lessons.

[wwistful]

I'll be sure to adjust the schedule accordingly.

[nunganunga_k_o]

Errr, what does swimming have to do with DADA?

[wwistful]

You'd be fairly easy to kill if I threw you in a lake and you couldn't swim.

[thesmallesttrickster]

Swimming sounds wonderful. If I am sorted into either of the houses you teach, I would be more than happy to take the extended lessons.

[wwistful]

With an attitude like that, I'm sure you have the makings of a Slytherin or a Ravenclaw.

[dou8letrou8le]

I didn't know swimming lessons could 8e offered here.

[Voice]

[just1c3w1tch]

If you're worried about the squid, don't be! It's a very chill creature. It knows exactly how long to let you flounder before it counts as drowning, and it'll remove you from the lake if you start inhaling water. It helped me learn to swim in the first place, you know.

[arachnoble]

I can assist you with lessons.

Wouldn't want you to get distracted and have the students be injured now.

And I think certain students would not take you seriously.

[wwistful]

You couldn't be more condescending if you tried. I don't need your help.

[Voice]

[just1c3w1tch]

This is relevant to my interests. I'd like the head start on material for certain, sounds very useful.

And I'm sure I could use the help with my swimming. I know how to not drown, which is the most important step, but I don't really know how to notdrown gracefully.

[Voice]

[wwistful]

If you'd like to request a particular topic, feel free.

Well..Not drownin' is essential. I'll be glad to assist you. Swimmin' comes naturally once you know the moves.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Oh my god yes, teach me how to swim.

[wwistful]

Are you being sincere or are you being

...you?

[givesyouaboner]

I don't know what house I'm going to be in yet, but can I sign up for the swimming portion anyway?
Assuming you're capable of teaching that activity properly, at least.
I don't know what you're credentials are, but even if you're merely capable of keeping me from drowning I'd appreciate it.

[wwistful]

You may.
And I wouldn't be offering if I wasn't capable, but with an attitude like that you may as well teach yourself.

[doctorkishitani]

I am interested in these extended lessons and would like to sign up. Thank-you very much for the opportunity, Professor Donoghue.

[Pause]

But with all due respect, wouldn't avoiding the lake entirely be considered a form of active defense?

[wwistful]

I like to believe my classes cover all possible bases.

That is to say, it's better to be safe than sorry. Defence Against the Dark Arts is based almost entirely on the potential of being attacked, not the guarantee of it.