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 Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 3:17 pm
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Mythology :: Amata Harlowe
Divination :: Drusilla Somerset
Potions 4-7 :: Adalaide Whitethorne
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Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 3:18 pm
 xxxx× × ×xxxxT H I R DxxxY E A RxxxM Y T H O L O G Yxxxx× × ×xxxx
Taught by Professor Amata Harlowe
Thursday :: Block 7 :: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
xxxx× × ×xxxxThe Lessonxxxx× × ×xxxx
Mythology can refer either to the collected myths of a group of people—their body of stories which they tell to explain nature, history, and customs—or to the study of such myths. As a collection of such stories, mythology is an important feature of every culture. Various origins for myths have been proposed, ranging from personification of natural phenomena to truthful or hyperbolic accounts of historical events, to explanations of existing ritual. Although the term is complicated by its implicit condescension, mythologizing is not just an ancient or primitive practice, as shown by contemporary mythopoeia such as urban legends and the expansive fictional mythoi created by fantasy novels and Japanese manga. A culture's collective mythology helps convey belonging, shared and religious experience, behavioral models, and moral and practical lessons. As the study of myth, mythology dates back to antiquity. Mythology is taught as an elective subject from the third year on at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.xxxx× × ×xxxxThe Classroomxxxx× × ×xxxx The Mythology classroom is a small, comfortable space, bathed in the soft purple and golden glow. The light emanates from the center of several large tiger and stargazer lillies, which float about the room's ceiling. There are no desks, but rather serveral low tables, covered in purple table cloths with silver and gold patterns. These are surrounded, not by chairs, but several large, soft satin pillows in tones matching the cloths. The walls are covered in various tapestries depicting scenes from both muggle and wizard myth, all in a monochromatic sepia tone with purple accents. Any space not covered in the tapestries is taken up by bookshelves. Two shelves closest to the back of the room have several copies of the various texts used in the class for students who chose to take it at the last minute. In front of these two shelves are a table, slightly higher than the others, with only one pillow directly behind it, which serves as Professor Harlowe's desk. The desk is covered in stacks of books and papers with various notes and lesson plans written across them. There is no manner of organization, the papers are simply stacked wherever she could find room. To the left of the desk is a small board, where any notes for the students to copy are written.
x× × × Notice to Roleplayers × × ×x
Regarding Tardiness:
× This lesson updates on Monday ×
× If your character is posted Friday or later, they are late for class ×
× Students posted before Friday are not late, and should not be stated to be so ×
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Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 3:26 pm
 xxxx× × ×xxxx#####xxxY E A RxxxD I V I N A T I O Nxxxx× × ×xxxx
Taught by Professor Drusilla Somerset
DAY :: Block # :: #:## xm - #:## xm
xxxx× × ×xxxxThe Lessonxxxx× × ×xxxx
Divination (from Latin divinare "to foresee, to be inspired by a god", related to divinus, divine) is the attempt to gain insight into a question or situation by way of an occultic, standardized process or ritual. Used in various forms throughout history, diviners ascertain their interpretations of how a querent should proceed by reading signs, events, or omens, or through alleged contact with a supernatural agency. Divination can be seen as a systematic method with which to organize what appear to be disjointed, random facets of existence such that they provide insight into a problem at hand. Divination is taught as an elective subject from the third year on at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. xxxx× × ×xxxxThe Classroomxxxx× × ×xxxx Hogwarts students must make quite the trek to find the Divination Classroom. Located in a room at the top of one of the towers, they must climb a spiral staircase leading to a floor with a ladder leading up into the classroom. It is a large, round room, kept dark by preference of the new professor, Drusilla Somerset. It is lit entirely by the candelabras that adorn the many tables, as well as a few floating votive candles here and there. The tables, in rows of six with a path down the middle, are topped with old lace tablecloths, and are large enough for two students to sit together. There are two cushioned parlor chairs behind each table. Each row is a level higher than the one in front of it to ensure that the front of the classroom can be seen from everywhere. The central focus is a large, old-fashioned desk, upon which a large crystal ball sits, as well as a stack of papers and a copy of the textbook. Against the walls of the room are shelves and cupboards, all of which are filled with either textbooks or Divination tools. There are two entire cabinets just for tea sets.
x× × × Notice to Roleplayers × × ×x
Regarding Tardiness:
× This lesson updates on Monday ×
× If your character is posted Friday or later, they are late for class ×
× Students posted before Friday are not late, and should not be stated to be so ×
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Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 4:05 pm
 xxxx× × ×xxxx#####xxxY E A RxxxP O T I O N Sxxxx× × ×xxxx
Taught by Professor Adalaide Whitethorne
DAY :: Block # :: #:## xm - #:## xm
xxxx× × ×xxxxThe Lessonxxxx× × ×xxxx
Potions (Latin potio, 'beverage') are magical mixtures commonly brewed in cauldrons and used to create a number of effects on the drinker. Potions range in effects and nature and in difficulty as well. Potions are brewed from ingredients with magical properties. Potions can be used as medicine, lethal poison, or give the drinker any effect from strength enhancement to immunity to flames. Potions are not necessarily used by drinking, as some can be applied by physical contact or create an effect simply by being created. Potions is a core class and subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this class, students learn the correct way to brew potions. They follow specific recipes and use various magical ingredients to create the potions, starting with simple ones and moving to more advanced ones as they progress in knowledge.xxxx× × ×xxxxThe Classroomxxxx× × ×xxxx The Potions Classroom is located in one of the large dungeons in Hogwarts Castle. It is large enough to allow at least twenty students to work. In one corner of the room stands a basin into which ice-cold water pours from a gargoyle's mouth, while in another is a student supply cupboard. There is also a blackboard on which the Potions master can write the class's instructions. Years four through seven are taught by Adalaide Whitethorne. The dungeon is typically known for being exceptionally cold, but Professor Whitethorne attempts to keep it a bit cozier than some of her predecessors through charms. Likewise, the typically glum classroom has been redecorated, with floating candles for light and to give the place a warmer feel to it, and various splashes of warm colors here and there through the use of tapestries and knick knacks.
x× × × Notice to Roleplayers × × ×x
Regarding Tardiness:
× This lesson updates on Monday ×
× If your character is posted Friday or later, they are late for class ×
× Students posted before Friday are not late, and should not be stated to be so ×
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