D.A.D.A., Class 2

[Rystain Quandry]

Rystain just simply nodded when the girl said sure. She didn't sound too thrilled but then he didn't blame her for feeling bad for not having been chosen as a partner until almost being the last one standing. Things like that didn't normaly bug him though, if he was last so be it, he still knew what he was or wasn't good at.

Little did most really know he was actually quite skilled in DADA class, his grades showed it but it was one of those classes he didn't volunteer to do things often though. He didn't want people realzing just how much he knew on the subject, he was good at charms and DADA was a sort of extension of charms only more so with knowing the more nagitive side of casting and how to counter it, whereas charms was the neutral or helpful side of casting most of the time. But the methods were generally the same and just took some knowledge of what dark arts were used for to know how to counter them. Expect the unexpected and never let your guard down. He was one of the few Slytherins who could actually cast a patronus. He'd noted as soon as he knew what it was that many of his house were unable to conjure a happy enough thought to actually create a patronus, though luckily he had been able to though he'd never admit to it.

He'd realized early on that if your oponent thought you were weaker than you were than you'd have the upper hand in the end while they underestimated you. It was something he'd realized and had taken to heart especially in DADA class. He didn't always win duels unless it was one that really mattered cause that was the only time he really made an effort.

He sat down casually next to Lyra and waited for their assignment.

[Ruecain White]

Sept 10, 2008 1:12:49 GMT -5 Rebecca "Bek" Caldwell said:

Bek sighed. Seth wasn't going to get anything done while like this. She looked around and saw Ruecian White, a Ravenclaw and a friend of Gage's, looking for a partner. "You can join us Ruecian." Bek said kindly.

Ruecain heard her and walked over toward her. "Thank you. I'll do my best." Ruecain said in a kind voice. "There's one thing though. I'm sorry but, whats your name?" ruecain asked. He was embarrassed that she knew his name, but he didn't know hers.

[Rebecca "Bek" Caldwell]

"Oh, Right," Bek said. "I'm Bek, I'm a friend of Gage's," she said. "Seth isn't really much of a partner right now, so you're welcome to join us."

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam couldn't find it in her to delay and dally in her room, it just wasn't in her blood. She had gone up there after being checked on by Madame Poppy and sulked for a whole ten minutes before charming herself steady and before she knew it her foot steps had taken her back to the Defense class.

"Professor." she said seeking the woman out in a quiet voice, "I've a clean bill of health." she stated, standing there then hoping to be readmitted to class, expecting it. But there was a different look in her eyes, there would ne bo more mentionings of strange spells, there would be no more flinches, no more pale features, she was cool and collected, in a cold and detatched sort of way.

[Eve Mallory]

Eve sought Josh out immediately when they were picking partners. She had jumped when the window shattered and was already mentally searching for him, but afterwards was calm when she found him.

He was the only other person in their group to be in this class and she was glad. It was strange that Josh and her had two classes alone, and both seemed to require them casting spells at one another, still she preferred it that way. She probably would have dropped both classes if she couldn't be sure it was Josh sending the attack. He'd never really hurt her.

[Josh Jordan]

During the window shattering, his eyes searched for Eve. He should have been right there with her when it happened, but he just happened to walk in late, but luckily it wasn't noticed. He made sure that she didn't get hurt and then he smiled once the professor said that they had to be in groups. Josh appeared at Eve's side. "Hello m'dear," he said as he stood next to her. "Would you like to be my partner?"

[Eve Mallory]

She nodded catching his eyes, "Yes please." she said. She was slightly thrilled to be in this class with only him, though she'd never say that outloud, but she was in two classes with just Lance and Genevieve and so being in two classes with just Josh was nice. "Go easy on me?" she asked but she already knew he wouldn't really do any spells that could actually harm her. Make her walk funny? Maybe, but Hurt her? Never

[Josh Jordan]

"Of course," Josh said with a slight bow. He would never do anything to hurt her and she knew that. He couldn't see himself even trying. It didn't matter if they were in a mock duel or just plain out practicing, he wouldn't ever cause her any harm. "Now you on the other hand, do not go easy on me. You know that I don't break easily."

[Eve Mallory]

He could take quite a punch the only problem was Eve packing one, she wished she had more power, something enough to protect herself, but perhaps she had been relying on Josh and Lance for too long that she realy wasn't adept at all this fighting stuff. She took the class because she knew Josh would be there. She nodded, "I'll do my best."

[nataliespeller]

Everything happened so quickly. The window breaks, people get sent up to the hospital wing (including her friends), it was just then that Natalie realised she had stood there on the spot since the start of the lesson. She saw everyone had partners already so she decided to walk around for a bit. She was so glad that she wasn't hit by any glass but she was also so shocked to see Maxi bleeding (and crying) and Gage just lying there.

After a few quick laps of the room Natalie slowed down a bit. She wasn't going to waste her breath walking around a classroom for no reason at all. After all, she needed to act natural and not draw attention to herself so she could avoid being paired up with some rude slytherin (her only Slytherin friend was Seth).

[Samantha Montgomery]

Samantha was waiting to be given permission to join the class again but she eyed the room, they were breaking off into partners and groups and she didn't want to be the last one in a group by anymeans. She eyed all who was left and hoped that there would be a spot for her.

[Isabella Rothschild]

Isabella nodded. "Yes, of course, Ms. Montgomery. Please go ahead and find a partner."

She looked around the room. "If everyone has a partner, we can begin. Just head to the back of the room, if you please, and begin working on the spells."

Bella had yet to return with the rest of the students who'd been injured in the window incident, so she would have to check their progess alone. Silently she hoped that the injured children were all OK.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Samantha moved towards the back of the class silently thankful that she had been allowed to rejoin them. She still was without a partner and she didn't see any available students. Perfect she could practice with herself. Not as much fun, granted, but at least she wouldn't hurt anyone.

[Eve Mallory]

Eve took Josh's hand and led them to the back of the class with a smile on her face she was giggling as rare as that was but she just paused long enough to send a hex his way it engorged his teeth and made him look funny she paused and smiled at him before laughing mischeviously. They had done things like that when they were kids, always teasing one another usually it was Josh and Eve against the world but sometimes she liked to tease him as well.

[Seth Inophen]

Seth had sat up a little. He was still freeking out over not knowing about Maxi, but had calmed slightly. Bek was right, they could visit after the lesson was through.

Still a little antsy, Seth sat up a bit and saw that Bek had given up on his gloomy mood and picked some Ravenclaw as her partner. "Thanks Bek," he said sarcastically.

"Hey Sam..." Seth said. He walked over to her and tapped her shoulder. "Hexing yourself cant be healthy. Care for a partner?" He asked.

[Samantha Montgomery]

"Oh Seth." she smiled brightening, " Yes thank you." she said looking relieved. " No I don't think hexing myself would be very fun, or very efficient while trying to protect myself." she laughed.

[Lyra Newbury]

As the professor gave the go-ahead for everyone to move to the back and begin practicing, Lyra followed suit. She looked back at Rystain following her and giggled at him. "I hope you're ready to get your ass kicked, Quandry." She tried to make her voice deeper and more serious than usual, imitating the tone most of the guys used when they taunted each other or fun.

[Seth Inophen]

"Great," Seth said. He and Sam movied to an open area of the room. "Ladies first," Seth said, pulling out his wand and preparing to protect himself if necessary.


((Wow i'm the man of short posts tonight, sorry...))

[Samantha Montgomery]

"Oh Seth...let me be on the defensive please?" she asked with a soft smile. The truth was she needed to see what spells they were going to use and then she needed to simply defend, but her spells for offensive were...damaging. She glanced around the room to see kids with enlarged ears or teeth, she saw some with their knees bending backwards, some doing silly dances and thought to herself how she barely knew "acceptable" hexes, she could at least defend against them.

[Seth Inophen]

"Um, alright then," Seth said. "Ready?" He asked, thinking of a spell. He twisted his wand a bit. "Rictusempra!" He cast the tickling charm at Sam. Something simple and fun at start out with.