Fourth Years, Lesson Six

Gabrielle had to admit she felt a little morose about this last lesson with her fourth years. Sure, they still had the exam to go, but next year they'd be in OWLs with a new teacher. She rather liked this year, even if they weren't always the most well behaved. Not all of the students loved History of Magic - not many of them really even liked it, in all fairness - but she appreciated that they at least showed up to class, and that some of her attempts at making the classes a bit more interesting had landed. She'd just have to keep working on it over time.

As usual for a last lesson, Gabrielle had arranged a table of snacks, some healthy, some decidedly less so. She'd also varied it up with some Greek, Cretan and Chilean snacks, including empanadas, cassava cake, kalitsounia and baklava. She figured she might as well kept it somewhat relevant to the year's studies, after all. She had some puzzle sheets, zen colouring and pencils as well, figuring in fourth year they might benefit from a chill out lesson as much as a revision lesson. Goodness only knew she would. "Good morning," she greeted, watching as the students took their seats. She leaned against the table, taking the class in for a moment before she began to talk.

"Well, this is it, I suppose," Gabrielle started, giving a small shake of her head. "Once you've done your exam, you're done with me." She placed a hand to her head, in mock dramatics. "Whatever shall you do?" She couldn't help but chuckle, shaking her head again. "In all seriousness, thank you. You've been a great class and I will miss teaching you. I'll still be here, so if you do need any help with any theoretical work in the next couple of years, or if you want to learn about things they won't teach you at Hogwarts, just ask." She didn't expect many to take her up on it, but she wasn't going to say no if any of the students had some interesting ideas they wanted to look more into. Miranda had no excuse not to keep visiting her anyway, that was probably enough. "Anyway, end of semester, so you're free to revise. Or chat quietly amongst yourselves or ask me anything. Or do some puzzles or colouring in or take a quiet nap, if that'll make you feel better." She went back to her cup of coffee, letting the students get to it. She wandered around the classroom as they set about doing their own thing, asking if they needed anything, but certainly had no intention of penalizing students who weren't studying. Once the lesson was up, hoping at least some of them would go on to do well in History with Professor Borisyuk.

Homework
RP the lesson. Good luck with your last minute lesson cramming! PM me if you have any issues/want any specific (lower) grades for your character for flavour.

 

[Morrie Ayre]

Morrie was going to miss Professor Moncrieffe next year because she was by far her favourite teacher and some of the upper years professors looked a bit scary in comparison. For the last lesson, Morrie chose the colouring on offer and looked at the snack table but decided not to pick anything from it. She settled into her seat and spent the time colouring, rather than sleeping like she normally did. At the end of the lesson she gave the professor a rare smile and said, “Thanks, see you around!” to her before disappearing out the door.

 

[Apolline Fontaine]

Apolline had been surprised with just how quickly the semester had gone, but it had been good for her. She had managed to join Accio, her classes were going well and she was enjoying just everything that was on offer to her. She was having a good semester. It was a little disappointing that she would be heading home, given that she was having such a fun time at school. Apolline knew that the moment she got home, she’d enjoy it. Apolline was getting herself ready, grabbing the various books and notes and then heading out of the dorm room and to the first class of the day.

Apolline walked into the history of magic class and after a really fun lesson previously she knew this wouldn’t be nearly as fun. Not just that they wouldn’t be taking a trip but with it being the last lesson of the semester for the class and them getting a different professor in the next she doubted that the professor would really have them do anything beyond just revise. And sure enough. Apolline took her books and began going over what the professor had taught them over the year. The lesson was wrapped up eventually and she packed up her things and left the room.

 

[Kyousuke Kurosawa]

Kyousuke took his seat. He'd enjoyed history of magic this year particularly, and was a bit sad to realise it was his last with Professor Moncrieffe. He'd grown fond of her without knowing, and it was hitting him all at once. Still, Kyousuke wasn't one particularly forthcoming with his emotions and he didn't do anything to act on them. He grabbed some snacks, preferring the more healthier alternatives, and settled down to study. The colouring pages seemed silly to him, but if people felt it helped them he supposed he couldn't fault them for using them. The lesson came to an end and Kyousuke left, hesitating to say something to the professor but deciding against it at the last moment.