Professor Tobias Blade stood at the front of the room as the first years filed in, arms crossed, gaze steady and unreadable. He waited until the scraping of chairs and bags quieted before he spoke, voice calm but firm. "Morning. Today’s going to be a bit different." He let that sink in for a moment. "I don’t know if you’re all still excited by the idea of Hide and Seek, but that’s exactly what we’ll be doing. Don’t get too pleased with yourselves yet—we have a spell to cover first."With a flick of his wand, the chalk wrote neatly on the board: Homenum Revelio. Blade watched them closely. "Who can tell me what this does?" He waited, nodding as a student answered. "Correct. Homenum Revelio reveals the presence of people in a given area. It doesn’t matter if they’re hidden—you’ll know where they are."
He shifted his stance, voice lowering slightly. "Anyone revealed might feel something like a breeze over their head. Incantation is simple: Homenum Revelio. Wand movement is straightforward—hold it steady and point." He paused just long enough for a few scribbled notes. Then he gestured sharply toward the door. "Leave your things. Bring your wands. We’re headed to the second floor to practice." Blade led them through the halls, boots thudding quietly on stone. On the second floor, he turned and surveyed them, arms folded across his chest.
"Alright. Here’s how this works." His gaze swept the hall. "You’re playing Hide and Seek. The Seeker gets five minutes to find as many classmates as they can using the spell. Everyone else gets thirty seconds to hide. If you’re not found, you stay hidden until the next round—unless I call you out." He raised an eyebrow slightly. "All doors are locked. Don’t think you’ll be sneaking into classrooms. This is about using your magic—not your feet. Use the charm or you’ll be wandering blind." He pointed at the student nearest him. "You’re first Seeker. Everyone else, go hide. Thirty seconds." He waited, voice low but unmistakably amused. "Ready? Good luck."
He gave them a beat before calling out firmly. "GO!" He watched them scatter, taking slow steps as he began supervising the hall. Through each round he made careful notes in a battered notebook, tallying points and pausing only to offer a quiet word of correction or praise. When the final five-minute round ended, he called them back with a nod. "Well done. Grab your things. Class dismissed."
Blackboard
- Spell of the Day: Homenum Revelio
- Incantation: Homenum Revelio
- Wand Movement: Hold wand steady and point
- Effect: Reveals human presence in the area
OOC Notes:
- RP your character practicing or participating in magical Hide and Seek.
- Be creative: hiding, seeking, using the spell, reacting to being found.
- House points awarded for participation and detail.
- Feel free to tag Blade for interaction, feedback, or extra IC guidance.