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Post by Holly Palmers on Jun 9, 2008 2:40:48 GMT
*can't get to her quill and ink because she is hugging onto her textbook so tightly*
*nearly coughs out*
Memorize all the meanings? But I've just been looking them up for five years!
*calms down, trying another approach*
What if I just get an Acceptable-that's not he end of the world, is it? IS it?
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Post by Sebastian Bordeaux on Jun 9, 2008 13:57:38 GMT
*watches Holly freak out with a smile*
No, not at all...you're not going to be an Auror, Hol!
*takes as little notes as possible, outlining everything*
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Post by Holly Palmers on Jun 9, 2008 16:54:52 GMT
W-well, you actually have a point there.
*nevertheless, her outline is front and back*
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Post by Professor Septima Vector on Jun 11, 2008 22:49:43 GMT
You're probably already very familiar with the meaning of each number, you just need to drill it a little and I'm sure you'll be fine if you put enough diligent work and time into studying. I doubt you will get a failing grade if you work hard, but it depends on what career you intend to take on once you graduate. Arithmancy is called for in some of the more... adventurous vocations, such as anything with treasure hunting, uncovering codes or riddles, or something that requires deciphering historical documents and artifacts.
*doesn't bother asking her career, but gives her a stern look anyway*
I'd suggest you'd pass, *looks pointedly at Sebastian* the both of you, even if it is not absolutely vital to your chosen jobs.
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Post by Holly Palmers on Jun 12, 2008 0:37:17 GMT
*gives Sebastian a stare stating she doubts they will need the grade for their...uh, summer jobs*
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Post by Sebastian Bordeaux on Jun 12, 2008 2:25:19 GMT
*returns Holly's look*
Just play along... *whispers this* She hates me!
*opens his book to a random page and starts pretend reading*
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Post by Holly Palmers on Jun 12, 2008 2:56:46 GMT
*does the same, sneaking glances at the front of the room*
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Post by Professor Septima Vector on Jun 12, 2008 22:55:35 GMT
*smirks at them*
Good. Read. If you come across anything you have a question about tell me and we can review it. And... *smiles at the both of them* I'd suggest you put your books down, on the table, where - as you will be amazed to see - that you can still see what you are reading, without using your books as a blatant shield of your constantly chatting mouths that you seem to do so conspicuously every single one of my classes.
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Post by Holly Palmers on Jun 13, 2008 0:25:16 GMT
*lowering her book for a second*
We're only being friendly!
*quickly hides again in the chapter on heart numbers*
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Post by Professor Septima Vector on Jun 13, 2008 0:33:47 GMT
*resisting rolling her eyes, a desperate task for all teachers, she went back to "grading papers" (glaring at them from behind a stack of parchment with an ink well next to her*
I would never doubt you two not being 'friendly' to each other, Miss Palmers.
*forces herself not to smile*
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Post by Sebastian Bordeaux on Jun 13, 2008 14:51:36 GMT
I agree, Professor. But shouldn't there be a balance between socializing and learning? We're both Prefects and we do study...don't you want good students to enjoy coming to class?
*takes out a piece of parchment and starts doodling again, looking up at both the Professor and Holly from underneath his lashes*
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Post by Holly Palmers on Jun 13, 2008 19:28:28 GMT
*looks confused at the professor's comeback and hides the fact by genuinely reading*
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Post by Professor Septima Vector on Jun 16, 2008 23:20:33 GMT
*glares at Sebastian*
I don't care whether you enjoy my class or not. I give the rules, and you will sit there and read until I say to stop. I can sit here as long as you like, and I can make you sit there as long as I like. Your education comes first.
*smirks at him*
Good students don't always like being a student, besides, that little theory does not pertain to you, as you are not showing yourself as a good student.
*does not imply an "at the moment"*
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Post by Sebastian Bordeaux on Jun 17, 2008 0:58:39 GMT
*tries to keep his eyes directly forward and not rolling*
*buries his head behind his book, not wanting another detention*
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Post by Holly Palmers on Jun 17, 2008 22:47:05 GMT
*glances up from reading to see if any of this scholarly wrath was coming her way*
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