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[itsintheblood]

This year has certainly started off with a kick. The Ravenclaw tower was damaged and students seemed to think summer was still going on. I hope it's all out of your system by now.

Ravenclaw, congratulations on leading in the House cup already. I expect you to keep it up.

For Potions students fifth year and up in all Houses, I'll be opening up my room for extra use on weekends. This is to help you prepare for OWL's and NEWT's, not for goofing around and trying to make your butter beer a different color.

For students in Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw, you'll be taking part in a year long project. Each student gets a goat and has to take care of it. Why? Bezoars come from the stomach of a goat, so we'll be harvesting them all year long. Don't worry, you won't have to kill them. There is a way to do this so they regurgitate it. So don't wear any new uniforms, wear an older one that you won't mind getting stomach acid on. Goats don't come in the school, they stay outside. If you get it killed, you owe me a goat and the money for the one you killed.

Quidditch tryouts are this weekend. Go see Tony Stark if you'd like to tryout for the team. Just because we're a House of higher learning, doesn't mean we can't play sports.

Comments

[arrogantalloy]

A goat.

Of all the things I've been given growing up, and I've been given a lot of things.

A goat is new.

It comes with a bow right? Because really, it's not the same without a bow.

[itsintheblood]

I'm glad I could be the first to give you a goat.

I'll put you in charge of putting the bows on them.

[arrogantalloy]

It's something I'll keep close to my heart. Providing it doesn't shed on me or smell.

Will I get points if I can make the bows sing? Or glitter?

[itsintheblood]

It'll be more likely to eat your robes.

No, you get the satisfaction of walking in to the bow situation on your own.

[arrogantalloy]

Eat my robes, huh. I'm guessing points are lost if I train it to say, eat Harris' uniform? Or you know, trample on a small scale?

Yeah, I'm always in a state of great self satisfaction, so really I'd prefer the points.

[itsintheblood]

If you can train the goat to eat people robes, I'll give you points. You can't use magic to do it though.

Too bad.

[arrogantalloy]

Wait, really? Because if this is you giving me approval this is something I could really get behind.

[itsintheblood]

You don't have my approval, but I'll still give you points.

[arrogantalloy]

That's close enough for me.

[speterman]

[Sorry, sure is his favorite class.]

Goats? Sounds interesting! How do you get them to regurgitate? Is it by typical means of getting anything to regurgitate?

Is it often?

Wouldn't that be detrimental to their health? Regurgitating often?

Also are there no possible exceptions for a 4th year to acquire weekend usage?

[itsintheblood]

We'll be developing a potion in class for it. It won't be too often, we'll need time for them to develop so there will be no harm to the animals.

I might make an exception for you an a few others Mr. Parker.

[speterman]

Brilliant! I can't wait, thoroughly excited! How long does it usually take for them to develop?

I promise you won't regret it if you do! You know me, your friendly scholastic Ravenclaw, ma'am.

[itsintheblood]

It depends, we're going to go with once a month though to start.

Just don't blow up the room with the other Ravenclaws.

[bev_rage]

a goat

we get 2

taek car e of

a gaot



thats rly awseome

[itsintheblood]

You do, and you can even name it if you want.

[bev_rage]

REALLY????!!!!

[itsintheblood]

Really, you can do what you want, as long as it's in class when we need it.

[bev_rage]

omgoshomgoshomghso
best class, best techar teacher

[bluhbluhhugestairs]

[Inkblotinkblotinkblot]

cAN i PLEASE TRANSFER TO YOUR CLASS,

[itsintheblood]

Sorry, that's not possible. If I have an extra goat you're free to do the project on the side.

[i_bullieve_i_can_fly]

oH, uM,
wHY ISN'T IT POSSIBLE?
iT'S JUST THAT,
pROFESSOR RHYS SCARES ME,
nEVERMIND,

i WOULD LOVE TO DO THE PROJECT, oN THE SIDE,
gOATS ARE AMAZING, aND i REALLY LOVE THEM,
aND MOST ANIMALS, tOO,
tHE BIGGEST REASON i WANTED TO TRANSFER TO YOUR CLASS IS BECAUSE, oF THE GOATS,

[Strike is legible if she squints.]

[itsintheblood]

I don't make the timetables.

If you need any help with Potions though, you can still come see me.

[luxextenebris]

A goat?

[itsintheblood]

They're the easiest to get bezoars from and small enough that they don't destroy the grounds.

[luxextenebris]

I can't say I've ever had a pet before but I'll do my best to take care of it.

[itsintheblood]

That's good to hear. I doubt any of you kids will kill them by accident.

[sugaredpotions]

Of course we'll keep it up, Professor!

...oh my glob, a goat?! That's so cool! And practical. I should write Mum and tell her about this - wait. Professor, at the end of the year, if we pay you back, can we take them home?

[itsintheblood]

If you're set on keeping it, that will be fine.

[moveslikejaeger]

oh man i want a goat can i have a goat why cant i have a goat that doesnt seem fair just because im in gryffindor doesnt mean i shouldnt get a goat porfessor riddick i want a goat too

[itsintheblood]

You can have one as a side project. I had another student ask for one as well.

[moveslikejaeger]

yay! i love you prefessor mercer!

[bubblingover]

A goat? I didn't see t)(at coming but i am kinda exciting!! I never really )(ad a pet before ot)(er t)(an fish!!

Ot)(er t)(an t)(e goats not be allowed inside, are we allow to name t)(em?

[itsintheblood]

I'm glad most of you are taking this well.

Yes, you can name it.

[bubblingover]

I guess it's because its a interesting way of teac)(ing and somet)(ing we )(aven't done before, well t)(at's w)(y i am excited anyway!!

yay!! I )(ave already picked out a name for it!! So i am good to go!!

[doctorkishitani]

This is a very interesting assignment, Professor Mercer.

I'll have to find a way to set up wards while I'm in classes.

[itsintheblood]

It's a bit more hands on than just buying bezoars at the apothecary.

[givesyouaboner]

This isn't fair.

[itsintheblood]

Do you want to do this project on the side?

[givesyouaboner]

Would I get credit for it?

[itsintheblood]

You won't, just the satisfaction of harvesting bezoars.

[givesyouaboner]

I think I'll pass. If I get the inclination I'll just play with someone else's goat.

[jeet]

I believe you have made the best choice in houses for these goats, Professor!

[itsintheblood]

Not clamoring to own a goat as well Mr Rai?

[jeet]

Oh, I am looking forward to it!