Fourth Years, Lesson Four

Noel stood close to the entrance of the classroom door, just like last week. He wanted to make sure everyone was ok. He had the jar with the cattle tick on his desk again. He thought the students could guess what would happend today than. Since there was only one more unforgivable curse to discuss. Once he had looked everyone in the eye and welcomed them he closed the door and walked to the front of the classroom, turning around and looked serious and focused. '' Goodmorning everyone.'' Noel greeted them with an quick friendly smile.

The last curse was not easy to show to others, he didn't know the stories of all of his students and he didn't need to know. But seeing death was not something easy. And he didn't felt good about showing them, but like with the cruciatus curse he kept the bigger picture inside his mind. And it was part of what he had to teach the students. '' Today, as it would be no suprise. I will demonstrate the last of the Unforgivable Curses.'' He than started and looked around the room with an serious look. '' The Killing Curse.'' He said to them. Since he didn't know all those stories and he wanted to give the students a choice if they would want to leave the classroom or not. Ofcourse it could be important to learn, but he would not force it on them. ''Instantaneous death awaits those who have this curse cast upon them. Quick and painless, with no traces of violence and no way to magically avoid it.'' He paused for an moment clearing his throat. '' Since the creation of this curse, only one person has managed to survive it. You will all know his story so we will not go into that now.''

He than took out his wand and looked at the jar. '' I will demonstrate this curse. I suggest you stay with the demonstration, since it's part of this subject. But if you don't feel comfertable you can choice to leave the room for an moment, or look away.'' He than told them and figured they were old enough to make an choice in this. He than tilted the jar sideways for it to crawl out onto the table. And watched the students making their decision. With an tap of his wand, the little insect grew the dize of a large rat once more. He than made himself ready and looked around, giving them an nod he would start. He raised his wand and pointed at the cattle tick. '' Avada Kedavra..'' He said focused and like he had practice to show them, only on cattle ticks ofcourse. There was a flash of bright green light, so bright that it filled the entire room. Where a moment before the unfortunate thing had been twitching and moving around on the desk, now it lay still and immobile on its back. Unmarked, but unmistakably dead.

Noel watched into the classroom, to look at the reactions of the students. It would be a lot of information for him as well to who reacted in a particular way. After a minute of silence he put down his wand. '' This was all for today. Feel free to come to my office if you want to discuss or ask anything about this lesson or the previous.'' And with that said he dismissed them without giving homework.

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Please roleplay your character's reaction to the lesson. Feel free to tag @Professor Noel Waldgrave if you want some interaction after class.

 

[June Davenport]

It was week four already and June had decided in between her classes to join the dueling competition. It was not the most important thing to her. But she could practice and show off with her wandwork. Also she just liked winning and participate in all Hogwarts had to offer. So far June was very pleased with how all things went. With staying busy she also didn't had to think of how much she missed her parents. It was a way to deal with stuff, in honor to them working hard to achieve the goals they wanted for her.

The blonde made her way to the classroom. She knew which curse was still left out of the three. And it interested her to see how Noel would perform this. She made her way to the front and sat down. It was quiet in the class and June also found it interesting to see how her classmates responded to this. She thought it was weak to leave the room, and didn't felt that was neccesary. It wasn't that he was gonna kill of an person. She was sure he would kill another insect, which didn't bother her at all. The larger insect made her have shivers. That was the only thing she hated. She saw a flash of green and than the insect didn't moved anymore. It was just what it was and she had watched Noel's face while performing. The cruciatus curse had more effect on her than this one. But this was really final, such a spell. Once the lesson was over she left the room.

 

[Horror Zhefarovich]

Horror Zhefarovich entered the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom with his usual detached demeanor. Horror took his usual seat near the back, his eyes falling on the jar with the cattle tick on the professor’s desk. He knew today would be about the last Unforgivable Curse: the Killing Curse. Horror listened, his face impassive as usual. The professor’s explanation of the Killing Curse and its fatal nature was clear and to the point. Horror understood the importance of this lesson, even though it was undoubtedly the most somber of the three. Professor Waldgrave gave the students an option to leave or look away if they felt uncomfortable. Horror wanted to see the demonstration, to understand the full extent of what they were being taught. As Professor Waldgrave enlarged the cattle tick with a tap of his wand, Horror readied himself for what was to come. When the professor cast the spell, the room filled with a flash of bright green light. Horror watched as the insect lay still, unmistakably dead. He felt a small sense of excitement, the finality of the curse stark and undeniable.

Professor Waldgrave observed the class, gauging their reactions. Horror’s expression remained unchanged, though his mind was racing. The demonstration had been quick, but the impact was profound. The room was silent, the weight of what they had witnessed hanging heavily in the air. The professor dismissed the class without assigning homework, a small mercy considering the intensity of the lesson. Horror gathered his things and left the classroom quietly. The lesson on the Killing Curse had been brief but deeply impactful. He walked through the corridors, lost in thought about the power and finality of the curse. It was a reminder of the darkness that existed in the world, and still did. As he made his way to the Slytherin common room, he resolved to study hard, ensuring he would be prepared for whatever challenges lay ahead.​

 

[Bailey Walden-Cade]

Bailey Walden-Cade sat in Professor Waldgrave's Defence Against the Dark Arts class, feeling the weight of the lesson as he prepared to demonstrate the Killing Curse. She understood the gravity of what they were about to witness, and her gaze remained fixed on Professor Noel as he addressed the class with a serious demeanour.

As the professor explained the nature of the curse and gave students the option to leave or look away if they felt uncomfortable, Bailey appreciated his consideration. She chose to stay, knowing it was important to understand the full scope of dark magic they were studying, despite its unsettling nature.

When Professor Waldegrave performed the curse on the enlarged tick, Bailey watched with a mixture of curiosity and solemnity. The bright green flash and the sudden stillness of the insect left an indelible impression. She observed the reactions of her classmates quietly, aware of the impact such a demonstration could have on everyone present.

After the demonstration concluded, Professor Waldgrave's invitation to discuss or ask questions resonated with Bailey. She contemplated the lesson's significance as she gathered her belongings, preparing to approach him and engage in further discussion about the dark magic they had just witnessed.