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Seventh Years: Lesson Four; *Archived*
Topic Started: Apr 14 2017, 08:54 PM (111 Views)
~Professor Jon Phillips
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Muggle Studies 5-7 • Movie and Video game buff • Awkward

[justify]Jon waited at the front of the class, smiling as each student arrived. That day's lesson did not involve a field trip, but Jon hoped the class would enjoy it all the same. He promptly greeted the class and introduced the subject of the lesson. "Good morning everyone! Today we will be learning about muggle oddities. These are things muggles do or use in everyday life that are rather 'odd' by wizarding standards. Or at least they're more odd to us wizards than everything else they do. Something I've always found odd yet interesting in the muggle world are the things they have invented to make walking easier." He turned around to pull a skateboard from his desk and held it towards the class. "This is a skateboard. You can see that in the simplest terms it's a curved plank of wood with four wheels. Muggles would stand on the wooden part and alternate between standing with both feet, using one leg to push against the ground to create movement." He flipped the skateboard around so the class could get a better look, then placed it on the stone floor, kicking it to one side. "and no, I'm not going to demonstrate how it works. You guys are welcome to try it yourselves."

He smiled and shook his head as he turned to his desk a second time to pick up a pair of roller skates. He leaned forwards and showed them to the class in much the same way as he did the skateboard. "These are roller skates. They look just like your standard muggle lace-up shoe, but of course, they each have six wheels at the bottom. Muggles would put these on, just like they do with shoes. They would use their balance to stand up, and move by alternating their weight on each foot while keeping momentum by pushing off the ground in a similar way they would with a skateboard." When he finished speaking, he turned back around to place them on his desk. "Now, why are these things considered to be odd? Well, first of all, while they are useful in a muggle's everyday life and can get muggles to and from places a lot faster, some may say they replace the effort of walking with something that might include more effort than walking, depending on how you look at it. It's debatable whether a skateboard takes more effort to learn than it would take to spend twenty minutes walking. It's also debatable whether these can be considered muggle oddities, since despite skateboards and roller skates being invented by muggles, witches and wizards have been known to use them." He glanced around the room to ensure everyone was paying attention. "But that's a matter of opinion, I'll let you all form your own thoughts on it."

Jon glanced around the room again, then decided it was time to wrap up the lesson. "This lesson has been short and sweet, but that's all for today. Unless anyone has a question." He smiled as the students stood up and began packing away their belongings. "Oh, I almost forgot to mention, the only homework you have is to remember this lesson and study for your exams! Have a great rest of your week!" Bidding a wave, Jonathon remained standing at his spot in front of the class until every student exited the room.

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Desislav Zhefarovich
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It was time for another muggle studies class and Desislav was ready. He sat, a lazy smile on his face as he waited for Professor Phillips to begin. It didn't take too long. The man grabbed his interest immediately, speaking of oddities. As the man continued, speaking about skateboards, Desislav stared at it. He did find it odd, As the man placed the skateboard on the floor, Desislav sat up, leaning against the desk as he got ready to watch what was sure to be a spectacular demonstration. "AW MAN" he said loudly as Professor Phillips disappointed them all.

He sat back, disinterested in the next oddity for a few seconds. Soon enough, he was enraptured, wondering if Kayleigh would ever give them a try. It didn't seem that difficult, and she was usually game to try anything if he asked the right way. As the man got ready to dismiss them, Desislav sat up again and raised his hand. He had a question. "Will you demonstrate those, professor?" he asked with a smirk. After the professor had answered his question, Desislav knew that there was nothing left to do but pack up and head out. He nodded to the man. "See ya, prof" he said before heading out.
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