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Wendy had been sincerely looking forward to Alchemy. It was in many ways a potions branch of magic. And the professor was supposed to be quite competent, which was nice, especially considering the idiot that was teaching potions last year. It was embarrassing really. Regardless, Wendy took a seat in the same row as the Ravenclaw Elliot, who generally stuck to himself and wasn't one to say anything obnoxious or flat out stupid so she could stand the boy. Or at least stand being in his proximity-it wasn't like she had any interest in ever talking to him.

Sitting down, she folded her hands in the lap, resisting rolling her eyes at the brief Spanish introduction. She had enough Spanish having to hear whatever that obnoxious unrecognized cousin would spout off She kept her expression neutral as he introduced the subject, appreciating the music reference to the art of Alchemy and waiting as Elliott gave his answer, obviously holding back from saying more.

"Wendy Chaisty, a member of the house of Salazar Slytherin. As for the Philosopher's Stone, it is the essential ingredient in making the Elixer of Life which can extend a users life indefinitely with regular life. As for the last and only known stone in existence, it was destroyed by the potential to be used by those who did not have their 'hearts' in the right place for using the stone-specifically the Dark Lord Voldemort and his wish to use it to strengthen his power a few years before he did manage to make his second rise to power," She said no more, keeping her hands folded in her lap as she waited for her other peers to go.

Location: Alchemy (Tuesday 8:00am - 9:00am)

Mira couldn't believe it... she was late again. Horribly late... What did she have to do have Wendy hex her until she got out of bed on time. Running down the hall practically running into people she slowed when they got to the door. Sneaking quietly into the room, Mira fell into the closest empty seat. She got there in enough time to get the majority of the lecture but somehow she knew she'd be in deep trouble if Professor Amorocho noticed she'd come in late... Either way she took the notes and prayed he hadn't noticed her late entrance.



Status: Not again...
With: class...

Wearing: Slytherin Uniform

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Spice the Rat

Professor of Alchemy
..........Ravenclaw Head of House

not even alchemy can change that."

"Welcome back class, today, we will begin with the counter to last class's spell...The counter charm: inveratus, essentially does the opposite of your last spell, if you come across iron that’s rusted, this will do the trick to reverse the effects." Juan stepped forward to demonstrate the wandwork, and the etymology behind the spell and then offered for the students to have a go on the rusted instruments on his desk."The trick, however, is not so much the wandwork (however that is just as important too,) but the thing about this spell is to remember that the way it is written is not how it sounds,

"Inveratus, when pronounced correctly, sounds like in-VET-er-a-tus." He nodded slowly and glanced around the room to assure himself everyone was keeping on track. "Now, if you would all take a look in your textbooks, you'll notice the wandwork for this spell is entirely similar to that of the Corrumpo spell, with one distinct difference. With Corrumpo, you begin with the zigzag line and then thrust your wand, Inveratus, however, is the opposite. So you begin with a thrust and conclude with the pattern. So do be careful, this is rust, I’d advise you all to wear your gloves if you have them, if not, I have a box full right here you can use. You may begin practicing once you've copied the notes from your textbook.”

Location: Alchemy I - Tuesday @ 8:00am

Dakota was looking forward to Alchemy. It seemed to be one of the most interesting subjects the school had to offer. Of course that’s not to say he wasn’t interested in everything else he was taking. Regardless on Tuesday he woke up looking forward to it and when it was time to head to class, he was one of the first standing outside the door waiting for it to open. He knew his head of house taught the class and he ultimately hoped that he’d do fine in it and prove he was a good Ravenclaw.

Once the door opened Dakota walked into the class and took a seat at the front of the class eager to learn. Taking out his parchment and quill Dakota started writing some things down. For some reason he always had thoughts for his writing right before class. As soon as class began the young thirteen year old stopped and looked up at the front. Listening intently until it was time to participate. “My name’s Dakota Vann or just Kota, I’m a Ravenclaw and I know that the Philosopher’s stone is used to create the Elixir of Life.” He said brightly. He could have kept going but it would have been overdoing it. No need to be a show off right?


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Status: So looking forward to this!
With: Professor Amorocho

Wearing: Ravenclaw Uniform

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Professor of Alchemy
..........Ravenclaw Head of House

not even alchemy can change that."

Manually guiding the chalk to his uniquely sprawling script, Angel copied down the spell for the day and the page it appeared in their alchemical textbooks. Wiping his hands of any fine white residue, he turned his attention to the head of the class, waving a hand through the air with simple ease which had caused the classroom door to swing open, and then, the curtains upon every high arched window pulled to the side to let the light spill through and douse its rays upon the foliage nestled along the back walls of the circular room. ”Good afternoon, class, today we will be spell casting.

“This spell is a fairly simple charm, and, has been practiced now for hundreds of years and have changed in their uses over those years. For instance, before metalwork had ever been invented there were nomadic alchemists that often dealt with the melting of iron ore or, for the process of separating ore from other minerals, gems, or fossils, and then revitalize it with a spell you’ll learn in next class to use the pure iron ore in experimentation… Though, recently, it's uses are much more versatile.

“The Corrumpo spell can cast any metal to tarnish to rust, thus, creating an ease of access to burst though iron bars, mar an opponent’s shield, barricades, or weaponry, or, simply, destroy your friends bicycle, which, I don’t at all condone.”

“The wandwork is a bit difficult, so watch and repeat, with a swift wrist guide your wand in an even zigzag, absolutely make sure it is as even as possible going left, and then right, and left once again, failure to do so could cause the spell to to tarnish too much. Then thrust the point of the wand at the target and recite the incantation. Understand? The incantation is fairly simple, if you’ll repeat after me: cor-um-PEE-oh.”

“Excellent, now, give it a go on the metal chain link I’ve summoned to your desks, if you need any help, please, don’t hesitate to ask.”




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Name of the spell: Corrumpo
Pronunciation of the spell: Corr-um-PEE-oh
Meaning behind the name: Corrumpo meaning: to break up, destroy, annhiliate / spoil, weaken
Effects of the spell: This spell causes any iron or iron based object to rust upon will.
Wand movements required to perform properly: With a swift wrist, form a zigzag line with the tip of the wand and then thrust it towards the object.
Distance requirement: Item must be within sight
Lasting effects: The effects last upon the object until the spell is reversed

Professor of Alchemy
..........Ravenclaw Head of House

not even alchemy can change that."

Angel stood, adjusted his crisp tailored suit then grasped his wand hidden in his inner breast pocket, a few silent swipes of his wand and his name began to write itself out on the board. When the clock had finally struck eight, his wand had been brandished once again to swish the door ajar to allow the students to file in. ”Ah, hola y bienvenidos,” Angel began in Spanish, with the same greeting as every year before. He continued in English once the majority of the students had arrived. ”Welcome to Alchemy, I am Professor Amorocho, I understand it may be a bit difficult to pronounce, as it is, professor is just fine.

"Alchemy is an ancient science that profusely studies the four basic elements: earth, fire, air, and water, but it's not literally translated to what you know water and fire is. It's.. symbolism, really, a physical adaptation of their respective archetypes. The four pillars of the world. In those days, it was believed that everything, everything above and below the earth was created of these four elements.

"Alchemy is as much a spiritual journey as any religion, however, in this class, we will be exclusively reviewing the practical means of alchemy. Now, that said, we will be learning charms, transfigurations, and potions in this class. Why? Because alchemy is a diverse branch of magic, there is no real definition for what constitutes as an alchemical spell or potion. It's... It's almost like a music genre. It's time of discovery and original creators are the reasons why certain spells are referred to as alchemical--it's just because of the time period it happened to be establish in.

“Moving on to the day's lesson, we are going to begin the year by briefly learning about the Philosopher’s Stone and its properties. One at time, tell me your name and house, and at least one fact or theory you know about the stone, or would like to know.”

Professor of Alchemy
..........Ravenclaw Head of House

not even alchemy can change that."

Angel stood to adjust his crisp tailored suit then grasped then wand hidden within its inner breast pocket and after a few silent swipes of his wand, his name began to write itself out on the board. When the clock had finally struck eight, his wand had been brandished once again to swish the door ajar to allow the students to file in. ”Ah, hola y bienvenidos,” Angel began in Spanish, with the same greeting as every year before. He continued in English once the majority of the students had arrived. ”Welcome to Alchemy, I am Professor Amorocho, I understand it may be a bit difficult to pronounce, as it is, professor is just fine.

"Alchemy is an ancient science that profusely studies the four basic elements: earth, fire, air, and water, but it's not literally translated to what you know water and fire is. It's.. symbolism, really, a physical adaptation of their respective archetypes. The four pillars of the world. In those days, it was believed that everything above and below the earth was created of these four elements.

"Alchemy is as much a spiritual journey as any religion, however, in this class, we will be exclusively reviewing the practical means of alchemy. Now, that said, we will be learning charms, transfigurations, and potions in this class. Why? Because alchemy is a diverse branch of magic, there is no real definition for what constitutes as an alchemical spell or potion. It's... It's almost like a music genre. It's time of discovery and original creators are the reasons why certain spells are referred to as alchemical--it's just because of the time period it happened to be established in.

“Moving on to the day's lesson, we are going to begin the year by briefly learning about the Philosopher’s Stone and its properties. One at time, tell me your name and house, and at least one fact or theory you know about the stone, or would like to know.”