Fourth Years, Lesson One

Gabrielle watched as the students took their seats. They were always a bit slow in getting started for the new year, though by fourth year the students were a little better about it. "Good morning, and welcome back! Since you probably haven't seen me for a while, my apologies, my name is Professor Moncrieffe and I am your History of Magic professor for one more year. Thank you for sticking with the class and I hope we'll enjoy this last year together. If you're continuing with History of Magic into OWLs and NEWTs, even though I won't be your teacher for it please feel free to reach out to me if you need a hand or have any questions about the materials. Or just want to do some slightly more interesting study that's not on the course." It also went for anyone not continuing, but she suspected those students probably wouldn't want or need to reach out to her anyway.

"Obviously, you all know how to behave yourselves by now so I shouldn't need to remind you of the classroom rules." The fourth years were old enough not to be treated like kids. If they acted up, she'd talk to them, but otherwise she trusted them to be responsible. "What you might need to be reminded of is what you've studied so far. There was a lot of lecturing, I know, you might have tuned it out over the holidays." Gabrielle smirked at the students, knowing some of them will have probably forgotten. "You know that for your OWLs you're going to have to go back over first through fifth year work, yes? So, I want you to start taking the time to refresh your memory from time to time. But a little homework exercise for today..." she started, hearing a couple of groans and looking a little smug. "Yes, yes, it's terrible and you're all suffering so greatly. It's week one. You'll survive. I'd like you to write me an essay on something you've learned in History of Magic since you've been here. It doesn't have to be extensive, just show me that you've retained something. That's all for today, go and enjoy some fresh air!"

Homework
RP the lesson. Extra credit for a short 'essay' (though honestly 1 or 2 sentences is sufficient) about one thing you've learned in History of Magic since you've been here. Be sure to check over the Classroom Policy!

 

[Theodore Harper]

One of Theo's favourite subjects had to be History of Magic. He liked learning about History in general as well as the stories behind things. The Ravenclaw quickly packed up the things he needed for the lesson before quickly heading down to his History of Magic class. Once he arrived, he took a seat near the back, took out his things and placed them on the desk in front of him, before moving his attention towards the professor.

It wasn't long before the professor started off with the lesson, and Theo listened carefully to what the professor was saying, taking some small notes of what the professor was saying as well as nodding his head throughout the lesson to show that he was understanding the content that was being said. It wasn't long before the lesson had come to an end, and they were dismissed. Theo made sure to take note of the homework that had been given, already thinking of a few things to write. He then packed up his things as well as his area. He says a quick but appreciative thanks and goodbye ot the professor before heading out of the classroom with the rest of his classmates.

There were many things that we learned over the last few years, but the ones that I remember were that we learnt about Harry Potter. Both briefly about his life during his time at Hogwarts and post-Hogwarts as an auror

 

[Henri Fontaine]

Henri walked into the history of magic classroom and took his usual spot in the room. His gaze moved to the professor at the front of the room as she got started. he didn't hate history but he found it too broad for his interests. He opened his books and took his quill but the professor mostly went over rules and then gave them a little piece of work, to do an essay on what they'd already learnt, he was quick at this and then when he could headed out of the room.

 

[Lincoln Cade]

Lincoln made his way into Professor Moncrieffe’s classroom for the first lesson of the new semester. Professor Moncrieffe introduced herself for the benefit of anyone who didn’t know her and then informed them that it would be the last year that she would be teaching them before she handed them over to the upper years professor. With that out of the way, they moved on to the task for the lesson, which was to write an essay about something they had learned in a previous year.

 

[Carolina Morales]

Carolina really wanted to focus more on her classes that year, to really learn about the subjects she loved rather than daydreaming about being outside and losing herself in the clouds. One of the subjects she wanted to focus on in question was History of magic, so she did her best to arrive on time and with her quill and parchment, even if she was still on the borderline of being late. She sat down at one of the last available seats and situated herself to pay attention to the professor as the lesson began. Carolina took down a few notes about the expectations for her OWLs next year, and also noted down the homework task for the lesson. She tried to remember something she had learned in the earlier years of history of magic, almost annoyed at herself for paying so little attention over the last few years. Eventually she remembered something and used this to write the essay the professor asked for.​

In our first year we learned about Merlin, and his life and relationship to King Arthur and the knights of the round table. I believe we also learned about his fight with Madam Mimm possibly?

 

[Tessaria Carter]

Tessaria was looking forward to a new semester, however she didn't really enjoy classes all that much. At least she had earned a position on the Quidditch team this time. She was very excited about it and couldn’t wait for her first game. She was glad that she never gave up on it. With a smile on her face, the Gryffindor packed her belongings into her backpack before heading to her classes.

Tess entered the History of Magic classroom and took a seat at the back of the room. The professor began by thanking them for continuing to take the course. She then also mentioned that if they had any questions in their senior years about the class or if they wanted to learn extra material, that they could approach her. Tess thought this to be rather odd. She wasn't sure who would want to learn anything more than they had to, especially in this class. As the lesson came to an end, Tess sighed at the assignment of some homework already before leaving the classroom.

 

[Autumn Owens-Rosemary]

Autumn was looking forward to going back to Hogwarts but was most definitely not looking forward to classes. She didn’t like the idea of having to study as she felt it was going to be a big waste of her time. Most of what she would learn, she would learn in everyday life. What did it matter for her to learn about the wizarding world’s history, or how to brew a potion she was never going to make? She packed her backpack with a sour look on her face and almost had to drag herself to her first class for the semester.

Autumn entered the History of Magic class and sat herself down as the professor started the lesson. She simply re-introduced herself, thankfully didn't lecture them about the rules, and was already reminding them of their OWL exams. She didn't even go over what they'd be learning during the semester. Feeling like the lesson was a little wasted, Autumn was quick to head out of the classroom when dismissed.