3rd years: Lesson 3

[Timothy Linn]

Finally, as Timothy watched the last of his second years leave, he cleared the board for his next lesson with the third years. Leaving the door to the Greenhouse open for students to enter, Timothy sat down at his desk, well adjusted and prepared for today's lecture. Though first he made sure that the board was charmed for note-taking and that their plant's name today was up on the board for them to start reading up on.

[xxbrokenheartxx]

[ooc;; i do believe this is lesson three. [: ]

Aaryn entered class. First. How odd. She slipped in and took a seat in the back. This teacher was extremely boring and she didn't care to listen. But she wasn't in the least bit tired, so perhaps she would have to pay attention today. That might be a decent idea. She did want to pass to fourth year next year. It would be the next step in getting out of this place.

And into the real world. She smiled slightly to herself.

[sweetjen51]

Running in quickly and taking a seat, I pulled out the things I might need or herbology and waited quietly for class to start up.

[Timothy Linn]

Only two students? Well class would be short then if Timothy wasn't interrupted by questions. That way all three could have an early lunch. "Ahem, hello. Our first plant for the day is fluxweed. It is also known as Isanthus brachiatus. A member of the mint family also known as 'false pennyroyal'. Pennyroyal is another member of the mint family."

"Fluxweed is native to the eastern United States and is a threatened or endangered species in several areas. When picked during the full moon, this plant is used in polyjuice potion. Anyway, it's endangered in Connecticut, and rare throughout New England." Fingers lightly tapping on his desk, he waits for the two to jot down notes before continuing.

"Nevertheless, this plant was recently rediscovered in several sites where it had been thought to be eliminated. Fluxweed is an annual, so population numbers can vary considerably from year to year. Preserving fluxweed in the state depends on knowledge of where it grows. Anyway, something you need to know about fluxweed are:"

Family: Mint (lamiaceae)
Habitat: sandy soil, stream banks
Height: 6-20 inches
Flower size: 1/4 inch long
Flower color: blue
Flowering time: July to September
Origin: native

[xxbrokenheartxx]

Since Aaryn tended to remember things she was told, and she found this class extremely boring, she was not taking notes. But it certainly looked like she did. She was writing down song lyrics in her notebook. So it looked like she was vigorously taking notes. It was brilliant. Her friend, from seventh grade, had given her the idea. She loved it. So ingenious.

She was currently writing, Face Down by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. She grinned silently at herself, thankful that she had such a good memory. She stared at her work. And then to the teacher. What a boring teacher he was. Didn't he know that children wanted more than just a lecture these days. Aaryn wanted a hands on approach that would keep her occupied and happy. Not this stupid lecture. It made her want to fall asleep. Hopefully no one would notice if she did, because Misus Goody Tu-Shu was next to her. She'd be asking a lot of questions, Aaryn was guessing.

[Timothy Linn]

One of his students lacked the enthusiasm then the other. And Timothy was unsure if he wanted to fail her for her inactive role in his classroom. Rather than notes, there were other writings on her paper than points made from his lecture. But we'll see if Miss Saeumi improves with the homework assignment and possibly her attitude toward his classroom. Afterall, she's still stuck with him if she promotes.

"Xenodragon. The plant is a large, viney plant with finger-like tenticles. It is deep purple in color and is covered in fine silver hairs, which when plucked, can be used in a potion to make a bottled bravery. When threatened, the xenodragon rears up its thick vines while its thick vines stick straight out, taking up as much room as possible. It is generally an agressive plant, but not overtly violent."

Timothy didn't have a xenodragon to display at the moment, but he could have taken the class on a field trip around the grounds and into the forbidden forest to show them. But time was key and he didn't want to keep the girls from their approaching lunch. "When exposed to dragon-dung, the plant immediately swells and turns a bright, sickly yellow color. Its vines become limp and puss-filled.

"The plant takes on a generally lack-luster attitude and mops around in its pot. It stays low to the ground and when attacked, it merely flops about. After prolonged exposure, its silver hairs fall out and never regrow. Recovery time after ending exposure is about three and a half months, although exposure longer than a week is usually fatal."

From his desk, he took a couple pieces of parchment, and handed them out to the only two students present. "This is your homework. Turn it in by the twelvth of October. That is when your exam is. Class is dismissed."

Homework : Aligriwid and Scruddlynape (3rd years)

1. Where is the Aligriwid native to? (2)
2. Describe the appearance of Aligriwid. (4)
3. What is Aligriwid's scientific name? (2)
4. Where is Scruddlynapes indigenous to? (2)
5. What commanding spell is put on Scruddylnapes? And what does it do? (4)
6. Why are muggles unaware of the Scruddlynape plant? (2)
7. What are the uses for Scruddlynape? (4)

[[OOC: Make sure to PM me your answers by the twelfth this month.]]

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