Apparition Lesson Three

[Irene Finch]

Before the end of the lesson, Irene Finch hoped that all of the students would succeed in apparating directly to their target, especially since this would be the last practice they would have before the exam took place at the end of the semester. Several of the students had managed to apparate during the last lesson, but that didn't always translate to success at the exam.

Irene addressed the small group of sixth years. "Today, we will resume practicing" she began, her icy blue eyes staring at each of the students in turn as she spoke. "I am hopeful that those of you who weren't able to apparate last week will do so this week. The next time we meet will be your exam and you will only get one opportunity to succeed or fail. Your test will require you to be accurate when you apparate." She let that sink in.

"Line up beside me please." It didn't take them long to queue beside her. "Alright...I'd like you all to attempt apparating from this end of the Great Hall to that end" she said, pointing towards the doors of the Great Hall. "The red X marks the spot" she added, knowing that they had probably noticed an X etched onto the floor with magic as they walked in. Glancing at all the students beside her, she hoped there would be no splinchings today, though she had asked for one of the school nurses to join just in case. "You can begin whenever you're ready" she said to the student who was first in line. "As soon as you feel comfortable, you may leave. But, please do remember that this is your final opportunity to practice before your exam." They were adults by wizarding standards or close enough anyway, so she wasn't going to force any of them to stay. It was in their best interests to take advantage of the time though.
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Practice attempting to apparate one by one. Practice as many times as you'd like. Please warn me via PM if you plan on splinching.Apparition,6,3

 

[Lydia Warrick]

Lydia felt a little better with every passing day, it was easier to be better when it didn’t feel like the world was stacked against you. She liked the feeling that had been growing in her heart, the feeling that everything was falling into place and though she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do yet, she knew that she was going to be fine, she would be just fine. Perhaps it was just that the internal battle within her had final abated and things seemed far more clear. The hufflepuff prefect placed the badge on her robes as she put the final touches upon getting ready, Lydia took out the hair piece which allowed her hair to take on wavy curls. The teen was just taking everything easier, the smile came easily and she felt more relaxed, it didn’t matter how important this semester was for her, she was feeling exceedingly relaxed. The teen finally realised that she needed to leave for the class, so she double checked she had everything and then left the room, heading straight to the classroom, wondering what they might be learning about on that day.

This was the lesson that Lydia had been looking forward to, it was another step in the direction of being able to apparate, and she had managed it in the last lesson, but she was closer to being allowed to do it out of school. Lydia knew it wasn't vital for her to pass it first time, but Lydia wanted to. She stood in the hall with most of the other students staring forward at the teacher who was describing what they would be doing, although it was fairly obvious what they would be doing. The girl watched as they were told and the first student got started. She nodded with a small smile to herself, though it would be in front of others, Lydia was sure she would get it. Eventually it was lydia's turn and she stepped forward, putting herself in the exact spot she was supposed and then cleared her mind. She could see exactly where she wanted to be and focused on that, letting her mind focus on it and let her entire self become occupied with getting there. After a few moments she felt the pull and leaned into it. Allowing herself to get pulled with a crack to the other side of the room. There was a moment of relief that washed over her as she realised she had managed it and nothing appeared out of place. She grinned happily before moving out the way and allowing the other students to be able to try it. Lydia was just confident in herself and her ability to pass the apparition exam.
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[Felix Warrick]

Felix struggled to hold back a yawn as he got ready for class that morning. As the semester drew to a close he found himself spending longer nights at the library, at he wasn't alone but they were not how he wished he was spending his time. At least he was on his way to the final apparition lesson of the year. It would be one lesson thing to worry about and he was so close to gaining his licence. Never again would he have to listen to Axel's disgusting stories about his Durmstrang girlfriend in exchange for being dropped off.

After successfully apparating into the hoop the previous lesson Felix was feeling good about practicing again. Heading into the great hall they found out they would be practicing one by one trying to go from one x to another on the other side of the hall. Felix waited in line as one by one the students in front of him took their turn. He watch Lydia with particular interest, he beamer with pride when she appeared unscathed at the other end of the hall. After what seemed like an eternity after he watched most of his friends succed. It was Felix's turn. He stepped forward onto the x. He concentrated on the three Ds, focused on where he needed to be. Felix closed his eyes and felt himself being pulled, he went with it and with a pop he appeared on the x on the other side of the Great hall. He was relieved and happy and as he made his way out of the great hall at the end if the lesson, he was confident.