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[arachnoble]

[ooc: turn in homework over here.]

Please pardon me being a bit late with these assignments. Even though it doesn't matter what you think, as long as you do them, really.

First years, we're going to cover the most basic of spells in class, but don't assume that means the spells are unimportant. For your first assignment, there's no written work, but I want you all to perfect the hand motions we covered in class. In case you haven't gathered, gestures can be just as important as pronunciation.

Second years - 18 centimeters on "practical" spells, or ones you can use as part of your daily routine.

We're going to be covering cheering charms and other mood-altering charms in third year classes, so from third years I want 20 centimeters detailing when it is proper to use a spell to change someones mood. The more examples the better.

Fourth years, I want you to explain why being specific is essential to proper casting of the spell "Accio". If you're confused, feel free to consult Professor Strider.

With OWLs coming up, I'm sure those of you in fifth year are expecting difficult classes. Good. I want at least 30 centimeters on how charms help with other subjects you are currently taking. If you're not sure where charms come into play with your other classes, I'm concerned. For those of you truly needing a hint, Defense Against the Dark Arts is the first class that comes to mind where charms are used often.

Six and seventh years, congratulations on making the decision to stay in my class. Six years, we'll be going over spell theory as well as the history of spells. I want 10 centimeters minimum detailing the history of a spell of your choosing, which means I want to see who created, where and why was it first used, and whether or not the spells purpose has changed over the years. For seventh year, we'll be going over the theories of spell creation. Another 10 centimeter minimum, but this time on what sort of spell you, personally, would create, and why. As spell creation can be extremely dangerous, I will advise against actually trying to create one. If you die, the blame will fall on me.


I except all assignments to be turned in promptly. If you have any questions, please ask me and don't just sit around and expect for the answers to appear out of thin air, or turn in mediocre work.

[The next part is filtered to just Murdoc.]

Are you ready for our match? It's coming up rather quickly.

Comments

[status_is_not_quo]

Professor, is there a maximum length requirement for 5th years? A limit we can't exceed? Or is that left to our own judgment?

[moveslikejaeger]

if you want to do that much homework you might as well do mine too

[status_is_not_quo]

Pass.

[moveslikejaeger]

tsk no fun

[status_is_not_quo]

Do your own homework. Your gray matter could probably use the exercise.

[seeringlight]

Is there a length minimum and maximum for the explanation for "Accio"?

[sixbuckdropout]

how many inches is that. not that it matters bc anything in double digits is kinda ridic

[arachnoble]

12 inches for fifth years. Also know as a foot. You're preparing for OWLs, Winchester. Of course it's ridiculous.

[moveslikejaeger]

i dont have any gray matter?

[arachnoble]

I leave that to your judgement.

[arachnoble]

Are you honestly asking someone to do your howework in a professor's post?

Five points from Gryffindor.

[arachnoble]

There is never a maximum length. Write as much as you wish.

[status_is_not_quo]

...my point exactly.

[moveslikejaeger]

oh god amelia is going to kill me

[status_is_not_quo]

Sweet! I certainly will, Professor Matteris.

[sixbuckdropout]

dude my hand is going to fall off. i havent written that much since last year. wait no even then it wasnt like this.

o h m y g o d whatll i tell my dad if i end up handless bc of this

[moveslikejaeger]

8C

[notthebee2]

ii2 prof. 2triider 2ome 2ort of expert on the matter or 2ome 2hiit 2omethiing?

[di_intraining]

Do we have to write about one charm in particular, or can we write about a few Professor Matteris?

[sugaredpotions]

Question, Professor! Is using a Cheering Charm on someone because you're tired of seeing them grumping about the common room a good example, or should I use something else?

[arachnoble]

I look forward to your work.

[arachnoble]

If your hands fall off over writing, perhaps you should spare the journals and focus on your homework.

[arachnoble]

Of a sort, yes. He certainly has a lot of experience with the spell.

[arachnoble]

It is up to you. If you feel there are that many to discuss, who am I to stop you?

[arachnoble]

It depends on their manner of "grumping", but it could be acceptable.

[notthebee2]

ii2 iit 2hareable wiith 2tudent2 or ii2 iit expliiciit 2triider materiial.

[arachnoble]

It's perfectly safe for students and their delicate sensibilities.

[notthebee2]

that ii2 very good new2 profe22or deare2t, ii would hate two have all my 2en2iibiiliitiie2 triiggered, ii would feel bothered all week.

[arachnoble]

Yes, I'm such a kind soul. Sparing you from the harsh reality of life. I'm practically a saint.

[notthebee2]

would you be 2o kiind a2 two 2hare prof. 2triider2 endeavor2?

[arachnoble]

You aren't aware of the make up incident?

Well, Professor Strider had to cover a bruise, so he decided to summon some make up. He was unspecific and wound up summoning all the make up within Hogwarts.

[notthebee2]

ooh yeah, riight.
ha2 he made up for that iinciident?

[ Badum tsh. ]

[filtered]

[wwistful]

I still think it's a stupid idea.

Of course I'm ready.

[arachnoble]

That's a horrible joke.

[seeringlight]

I'll keep that in mind.
It'll be a promising paper to say the least.

[sixbuckdropout]

& just cut off conversations w/ ppl?
r u d e

[filtered]

[arachnoble]

Lighten up, Murdoc.

You're enjoy it.

[arachnoble]

I look forward to reading it.

[arachnoble]

I'm sure they can somehow manage without your presence while you finish your homework.

[sixbuckdropout]

wat hapens if ur wrong, prof? what if sth bad hapens bc i wasnt here?

[arachnoble]

Then you will have to deal with that guilt for the rest of your life.

Now do your paper.

[sixbuckdropout]

ugh wow. just wow.

such a sympathetic teacher.

[arachnoble]

I try my very best, Winchester.

[sixbuckdropout]

i can see that.

[arachnoble]

It's a trait I'm very fortunate to be blessed with.