Professor Adler was practically buzzing for another semester at Hogwarts, another chance to meet a new fresh set of faces that joined the school. She'd dressed simply for the first lesson; hair tied back into a braid. It had always been her style to be able to move swiftly when working and being weighed down by too many accessories had never been her style. She secretly hoped that it would reflect the type of work they'd be doing too, and that her students would be more careful in this class than perhaps they were in others. As the first years entered the room, the woman did her best to memorise as many possible, believing that the more personal she could be, the more they'd learn to trust her. Trust was essential in this territory.
"Welcome to your first Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson! Please, take a seat wherever you like today." The blonde was stood at the front of the class, hands clasped together in front of her. The students would have enough to be tending to during their first week of school without also worrying about a seating plan. That would come later. "My name is Professor Adler," she told the group. "Strictly speaking, Professor Adler-Cade, however Professor Cade is my husband. Some of you may know him as the Gryffindor Head of House, and some of you may be taught by him if you follow this subject all the way through until your exam years." Geo began to move a little around the space as she spoke. "Until last 2063 I worked as an Auror, so I've many years' experience working with the Dark Arts, and coming up against the type of witches and wizards that will try to use the Dark Arts for their own gain within our community." This subject was perhaps the most important, at least it was by Professor Adler's standards, given the practical nature they'd be facing. "If anyone ever has any questions about becoming an Auror, you're more than welcome to come and see me in my office at any point."
Professor Adler continued on, "While this subject is excellent for an Auror career, it's not the only reason as to why this subject is important to pay attention to," she looked between the students in front of her, hoping at least some of them would be taking notes. "This is a subject that is designed to protect you and those around you, and if you're able to become confident enough with the spells that they become second nature, you'll be in a good position to defend yourself should you ever need to." Of course, there was always the hope the students wouldn't need to protect themselves, however, should the occasion arise it was always better to be safe than sorry.
"Can anyone give me a brief description of what the Dark Arts entail?" Geo asked the class, before choosing one of the students that had raised their hand. She listened intently to their answer, nodding slowly as they spoke. "That's very good. Many spells within the Dark Arts are intended to do harm, which is why it's very important to be focusing on what you're doing in this room, and watch where you're pointing your wand," she didn't want to be sending a first year to the hospital wing this early on in the semester. "Most of the work you'll do this year will be theoretical, which I realise may not be deemed exciting, but it's important to lay the foundations before we start casting spells." Geo was walking around the desks now, purely because she had too much excitable energy of her own to remain at the front of the room, although her outward demeanour didn't give it away. "We will however, be practising some wand work, and as you progress throughout the years you'll pick up curses, jinxes and hexes, plus the counter-curses to defend yourself."
"Welcome to your first Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson! Please, take a seat wherever you like today." The blonde was stood at the front of the class, hands clasped together in front of her. The students would have enough to be tending to during their first week of school without also worrying about a seating plan. That would come later. "My name is Professor Adler," she told the group. "Strictly speaking, Professor Adler-Cade, however Professor Cade is my husband. Some of you may know him as the Gryffindor Head of House, and some of you may be taught by him if you follow this subject all the way through until your exam years." Geo began to move a little around the space as she spoke. "Until last 2063 I worked as an Auror, so I've many years' experience working with the Dark Arts, and coming up against the type of witches and wizards that will try to use the Dark Arts for their own gain within our community." This subject was perhaps the most important, at least it was by Professor Adler's standards, given the practical nature they'd be facing. "If anyone ever has any questions about becoming an Auror, you're more than welcome to come and see me in my office at any point."
Professor Adler continued on, "While this subject is excellent for an Auror career, it's not the only reason as to why this subject is important to pay attention to," she looked between the students in front of her, hoping at least some of them would be taking notes. "This is a subject that is designed to protect you and those around you, and if you're able to become confident enough with the spells that they become second nature, you'll be in a good position to defend yourself should you ever need to." Of course, there was always the hope the students wouldn't need to protect themselves, however, should the occasion arise it was always better to be safe than sorry.
"Can anyone give me a brief description of what the Dark Arts entail?" Geo asked the class, before choosing one of the students that had raised their hand. She listened intently to their answer, nodding slowly as they spoke. "That's very good. Many spells within the Dark Arts are intended to do harm, which is why it's very important to be focusing on what you're doing in this room, and watch where you're pointing your wand," she didn't want to be sending a first year to the hospital wing this early on in the semester. "Most of the work you'll do this year will be theoretical, which I realise may not be deemed exciting, but it's important to lay the foundations before we start casting spells." Geo was walking around the desks now, purely because she had too much excitable energy of her own to remain at the front of the room, although her outward demeanour didn't give it away. "We will however, be practising some wand work, and as you progress throughout the years you'll pick up curses, jinxes and hexes, plus the counter-curses to defend yourself."
Professor Adler moved to the front of the room now as it was easier to address the class as a whole, "I know this is your first lesson but I will be setting homework, to get the ball rolling. I would like everyone to submit a question you may have about this particular subject, and I will do my best to answer them. You've got a little bit of time remaining, so have a think about how this subject may influence you. Once you've submitted your question, you can go!" Geo took a seat behind her desk, curious to see what the students would come up with.
- Roleplay the lesson. A few sentences is fine for the full marks.
For additional credit (Worth 10 House Points each):
- The first person to answer the question will be rewarded.
- Write out a question for the homework, which I will do my best to answer before the next class.
