Class .01 - Intermediate

[Harmony Lupin]

Entering the Muggle Studies Classroom, Harmony Lupin was nothing less then ready for the new class. She had a younger group to teach today, which would normally be taught by her T.A, if she had one. No worries however, she did not mind teaching all her classes. It made it so she can actually meet them all before having to be restricted to just her Advanced and mystery class. A smile resting on her face, Harmony placed some things on her desk before making her way over to the chalk board. Giving a small look of thought Harmony took out her wand and enchanted the eraser to erase the things that where on the board. They where from the Advanced class, and today the intermediate students will be looking at something completely different.

Once done, Harmony took out her wand and began to move the desks into very neat rows. She hexed her desk make and moved a Podium in front of the classroom. It looked a lot like an area where someone would give a speech, which is exactly what she was going for. Students today are taking a trip back in time to Rome to study one of the most infamous, and one of the most influential men in History - Cicero and Catiline.

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[Brayden Christiansen]

The first day of term, and Braydens first class was Muggle Studies. He was happy to be in the class, it would give him a great explaination of how those Muggles survived without magic. He had gotten all of his supplies ready the night before, and when he woke the next, he was ready to start the day. Brayden stopped at the Great Hall for a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast. After meeting up with his friends from last year, he walked out of the Great Hall and onto the Muggle Studies classroom.

Brayden entered the room, and it looked like any other classsroom in the school. The desks were unusually straight, almost as if they had been bewitched. He noticed that he was the first one there, so he must've been a little early. He gave a little nod to the teacher, and took a seat near the fron of the class.

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Third class of the day and a new term was what Gyminee kept thinking. She wanted the first day to be perfect. She didn't do fairly well on arriving to her first class; but the second one was perfect. Gyminee hoped that this time would be another great one. Gyminee remembered last year on her fist day of Muggle Studies. She happened to be late, confused on what she was thinking. But this year, she ought to change. She knew she had to get better. Before Gyminee left the girl's dormitory, she made sure she had all her things. She made a checklist and was relieved to see that she was ready.

Gyminee walked on her way to class. She was excited, but rushing was probably not the way to go. She rushed to her first two classes, but walking won't hurt Gyminee. At least she hoped. She entered the classroom, surprised to only see one other student. Although, Gyminee was a third year, she didn't know many people. She might have seen him before, but no verbal communication what so ever. She also noticed, like her History of Magic class, that there was a teacher whom she doesn't recognize. Gyminee didn't want to make any fuss about it, so she just sat on her desk.

[Harmony Lupin]

5 Points Gryffindor [ being on time ]
5 Points Hufflepuff [ Being on time ]

Harmony, who was now standing at the front podium watched as a boy entered, and a girl came in shortly after. But as time passed for students to get into the class, these two where the only ones that had arrived. Sighing a bit, Harmony knew that the intermediate class was going to be the smallest, and it was. Pushing a stray piece of blond hair form her eyes, Harmony decided to start the lesson. If others didn't want to show, then so be it. She cleared her throat.

"There is terrible corruption in this Senate!" she exclaimed in a very broad tone. Her voice projected nicely, as if giving a speech. "I, Professor H. Lupin call you out, for planing to over throw The Roman senate, and attempt to kill me the night before last!" she spoke clearly, stepping over her front podium. She hoped they got the point they where studying two people that they where going to be learning about today, and that they lived in Rome. Harmony looked to the two. "Today's Lesson - Cicero and Catiline"

sitting on a desk up in front, Harmony crossed her legs. "Muggles through time is our unit this term. And Cicero and Catiline are probably some of the most influential. During Roman times, Cicero had given a speech to the Roman senate about Catiline. From what I had just told you, what can you tell me about the two men?" she asked.

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"There is terrible corruption in this Senate!" she exclaimed in a very broad tone. Her voice projected nicely, as if giving a speech. "I, Professor H. Lupin call you out, for planing to over throw The Roman senate, and attempt to kill me the night before last!" she spoke clearly, stepping over her front podium. She hoped they got the point they where studying two people that they where going to be learning about today, and that they lived in Rome. Harmony looked to the two. "Today's Lesson - Cicero and Catiline. From what I had just told you, what can you tell me about the two men?" she asked. "

Gyminee was not sure of the answer but she was confused how there weren't many students in Muggle Studies. With this though out of her mind, Gyminee tried to guess. "I'm not exactly sure if this is true but do they hate each other or something/enemies?"

[Harmony Lupin]

"Enemies!" Harmony excalimed once more. "Correct, these two where the epiphany of enemies" she told the Hufflepuff. Harmony stood up at the platform, and looked to the two students. "Cicero and Catiline where enemies. Catiline was attempting to over throw the Roman government by killing off people in the senate - Cicero included" Harmony told the class, getting out from behind the platform again. Harmony never was one who could stand still. "But why would someone write a speech to get a person exiled or killed - what could have been so bad?" Harmony asked them.

"Your job" Harmony said, looking around the room. "Is to find that out. Around the room I've planted hints and owls to help you find out why Cicero wanted Catiline dead, and why Catiline wanted Cicero dead. Since there is only two students, you'll be working alone. Begin!" she told them.

[[ around the room you will spot

• a picture of guards fighting off masked men.
  
• Poll results for the senate, Catiline losing to Cicero three times
  
• A quote form Cicero "Death in my own home!"
  
• A little camp set up outside a mountian where Cataline and his conspricisers met
  
• A picture of the Roman senate in flames, and Catiline watching the scene. ]]

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"Your job" Harmony said, looking around the room. "Is to find that out. Around the room I've planted hints and owls to help you find out why Cicero wanted Catiline dead, and why Catiline wanted Cicero dead. Since there is only two students, you'll be working alone. Begin!" she told them.

Gyminee looked around the room disappointed that only two are in this class. Small classes are easier to manage, and maybe an easier environment to learn at. This loneliness, although very helpful, causes a different feeling. At this certain time, this would probably not matter as much. Gyminee just looked around the room for any clue, any clue at all, that she could find. Gyminee observed...having many theories. The guard fighting two men seemed like those two men were both Cicero and Catiline trying to enter a certain place. After, Gyminee observed a Poll results for the senate, Catiline losing to Cicero three times. This was seemed like that a reason would be is that Catiline and Cicero happen to be competing in some kind of event/activity having to do to with the Senate. Some kind of competition. Finally, Gyminee reached a picture of the Roman senate in flames, and Catiline watching the scene. Right away, Gyminee thought of this as some sort of plan of Catiline since she was only _watching_ instead of helping or doing something to help. After a while of thinking, Gyminee walked back to her desk and raised her hand. "Since both you had stated that these two _are_ enemies, would they be in some kind of argument or some sort of competition which involved different risks?"

[Brayden Christiansen]

No one else entered the class after Brayden, except for a Hufflepuff girl that Brayden had seen in some of his classes last year. He waited for others to arrive, but it seemed like no one else had signed up, or no longer wanted to participate. He was a little happy, they would probably be working more on there own, now. Brayden liked working alone better than with a group of people. Not because he was selfish, but he just liked it better because he was able to make all the decisions.

The teacher began abruptly, and loudly. Brayden snapped his neck and faced her, with interest. It seemed like this would be a fun class. She shouted about two unfarmiliar names, probably important muggles. He sooned learned that they were Cicero and Catiline. According to the teacher, they were enimies who lived in Rome. She told them she had hidden some clues about why they hated each other aroun the room. The girl was quick to find them.

Brayden stood up, and began to search around the room for them. He soon came across a quote from one of the men saying, 'Death in my own home!', it was said by Cicero. Hmm, what could that mean. Was someone murdered in his house?

[Harmony Lupin]

Harmony looked to the two students, watching them scramble around the classroom for the clues. IT was depressing that there were only two students in class, but it just meant more time for Harmony to spend with each of them. Looking to the Hufflepuff, Harmony nodded. "Conflict is right. Catiline lost to Cicero three times in the race for senate.." Harmony began. "It lead to Jealousy, of course" Harmony got up from her seat and walked over to the boy, who was looking at the quote from Cicero she had placed. "What could this Mean? What did Catiline attempt?" Harmony asked him specifically, arching her eyebrow.

[Brayden Christiansen]

Hmm, what could the quote mean? Maybe Cataline attempted to kill a member of Ciceros family? He thought about it for a while, and then answered the Professor, hoping he was on the right track.
"Well. Maybe Catiline killed a family member of Cicero. It obviously has been in Ciceros' home, because the quote is, 'Death in my own home!'." he said to her, looking back at the small, but informative quote in his hands.

[Harmony Lupin]

Looking to young student, Harmony grinned. "Very good, Catiline did attempt to kill a member of Cicero's family - in fact, he attempted to kill Cicero" She told him. "five points" She nodded, moving over to the podium once more, noting that the class was scheduled to end soon. "Cicero and Catiline where mortal enemies. Catiline was the man who not only wanted Cicero Dead, but wanted to overthrow the Roman government" Harmony told them with a small nod. "That night, Catiline had sent his many guards into Cicero's home, but luckily Cicero was able to survive.

"Eventually, Catiline succeeded, killing Cicero. He was never able to overthrow the Roman government, but he killed some of the most influential people. The reason why Catiline and Cicero are so important in muggle History is that Cicero wrote an oration - or speech - about Catiline the first night the assassination was attempted. That one Oration has influenced many throughout their history afterwords." The bell rang.

"I'm afraid that is all. Sorry for the cut short class. you two are dismissed, thank you for showing. 5 Points to each of your houses." Harmony told them, watching them leave.