With the capture of Verandi Farley and several high-ranking Trossach members, the British wizarding world has finally caught a break. The rate of rogue werewolf attacks have started dropping at a steady rate and, hopefully, things will stay that way. The Ministry is starting to loosen some restrictions, like not arresting werewolves standing on the street for loitering, however there’s still an obvious power imbalance between wizardfolk and werewolves.
The Cotswolds pack are continuing to advocate for the rights of werewolves and petitioning to change the legislation that has been set in motion by the current Minister for Magic, whilst the remaining Trossachs members are trying to stay out of the spotlight and keep a low profile… for now.
Whilst the British wizarding world seems to have calmed down, the same cannot be said for over in Northern Europe where a rebellion of magical creatures has risen. The state of things has gotten so bad that the European Ministry has enacted protocols to protect those under eighteen whilst their adult witches and wizards fight to keep control of their countries.
Students from Durmstrang have been sent to Hogwarts to keep them safe and those not old enough to attend school have been sent to live with relatives or designated British Ministry officials outside of Europe for the time being.
Will the low rates of werewolf attacks in Britain continue? How long will Durmstrang students stay at Hogwarts? Will the creatures usurp the wizardfolk in Northern Europe? Only time will tell.
SEPTEMBER 2019 It's been a very long, eventful summer in the wizarding world. A baby was stolen, several high ranking Trossach members were imprisoned, and werewolf attacks have drastically dropped as a result. What will happen now school has returned?
MAY 2019 An attempt to capture the beta of the Trossachs has been launched. Were the Aurors successful in their mission? Go read more here!
Post by ALMIR VILGOT ASKELAND on Oct 24, 2019 16:43:38 GMT
Almir was less than amused about the new restrictions on his class. Ever since the attack during the winter dance, the ministry and parents kept sending their worries. Which resulted in him not being allowed to take students into the forest for studies. Creatures above the ‘Competent wizards should cope category were no longer allowed either. So it was safe to say that the part giant stood in front of the group with a sour expression on his usual kind and jolly face.
It was cold so he expected everyone to be dressed warmly. Cold you say? Almir who grew up in the Swedish mountains was never cold. The Professor stood casually in jeans and a Sabaton t-shirt.
“Alright, I don’t know which parents filed a complaint but you can thank that anonymous student that our classes will be less exciting for the remaining of the year,” he started with a deep sigh. With that said and done his trademark friendly grin finally made an appearance. “But big Al loves you all very much and I cannot blame a child for the parents’ actions. So let’s get started. Does the word Dodo, ring a bell for anyone? If so feel free to inform your fellow students.”
Sorry for the short posts following posts will be longer
maybe it is all a test/'cause i feel like i'm the worst, so i always act like i'm the best
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Post by MIA-ROSE LINWOOD on Oct 26, 2019 4:06:41 GMT
Dodo birds? Was he actually kidding? Whoever's parents had complained, Mia-Rose wanted to give them a piece of her mind--it definitely hadn't been her own. They were farmers; they were more than happy to let her learn about any animals she wanted. It was probably someone like her London grandparents who sat in their stuffy expensive houses and screamed every time they saw a spider. Funny way to react, being all scared, for people who liked to think they were so much better than everyone else. Like Isobel. Praise Merlin that she hadn't tried to take this class, or Mia-Rose would have turned a fire crab or something on her in a second.
But she had turned up to class even with the whole complaint thing, because when had Mia-Rose Linwood ever not turned up to Care of Magical Creatures? It didn't matter if they were learning about mundane things--this was one of the classes she needed to get an Outstanding in. Even though it was cold, she had pulled a thick wool sweater over her uniform and trudged outside with no problem. Ah, the benefits of magical wool. Standing at the back of the class, she raised her hand.
"They're birds who can apparate," she explained. "They hide from Muggles, so they think they've gone extinct." At least if they thought the birds were extinct, they wouldn't actually kill them all off, Mia-Rose thought. That would be a tragedy.
Post by GREYSON AVERY on Oct 27, 2019 13:12:19 GMT
"What happened, man? You crap your pants or something?" were the first words to leave Greyson's mouth as he stumbled into the Care of Magical Creatures lesson. For the most part, he could tolerate Almir's class... but with the dude at the front looking like he was about to blow a gasket, chiding someone for something their parents did? That left a bad taste in Greyson's mouth and immediately, he was snorting. The guy started with telling them to thank the anonymous student, then told them that he couldn't blame said student. What a load of shit because he just did. Hypocrite, much? Raising his hand, Greyson said, "So what you're saying, right, is that someone like you are just going to go along with the parents complaint? Seems like a weak move on your behalf. Thought you had a spine, Almir. Guess I thought wrong."
Post by LYDIA LLEWELLYN on Nov 26, 2019 9:46:43 GMT
Bouncing an apple in the palm of her hand, Lydia made her way into the Care of Magical Creatures class, stopping before Almir who stood at the front looking suitably unimpressed which wasn't like him whatsoever. Usually the part-giant looked so jolly and happy, but now he looked like someone had told him band that was splashed upon the front of his shirt sucked.
Raising her apple to her mouth, Lydia took a big bite just as Almir started to explain what was wrong. Somebody's parents had complained? It wasn't hers, they were all for Lydia learning as much as she could on whatever topic she wanted to. Chewing on her mouthful of apple, Lydia swallowed hard as Greyson Avery - a boy she had avoided at all costs, just like his twin brother - started harping at the Professor that he needed to grow a spine... like it was that easy.
When Almir changed the subject to dodos of all creatures, Lydia's nose scrunched up because out of all the magical creatures they could talk about... dodos were as boring as watching paint dry. Still, she was going to try and contribute to the discussion anyway because she liked showing people that she was knowledgeable. All those books she spent curled up reading in the library did pay off. Sparing a glance at Mia-Rose, someone who was very talented when it came to Care of Magical Creatures, Lydia listened to what the girl had to say before deciding to add to it. "Dodos are what muggles call diricawls. They're a type of bird that doesn't fly, and wizards have decided to hide the fact that they're not actually extinct because it brings attention to the fact that's important that we need to conserve creatures and not mindlessly kill them."
Frankie had been looking forward to the Care of Magical Creatures class because it was one of her favorites and she just enjoyed the mood the professor was always in. But as soon as Frankie had walked toward the class, her eyes scanned the expression of her dear professor and she wanted to ask what was wrong but instead, she had gone to her usual spot and sighed a bit as her arms were crossed over her chest as the professor had mentioned that they’re no longer were to go into the forest. That was a disappointment, but she didn’t want to straight an argument with the student whose parents ruined this class for everyone.
Her eyes went onto Greyson Avery when he had spoken (no surprise) and she wanted to punch that boys face in. There’s always that one student that many would dislike and he just happened to be one that Frankie wanted to shove off a cliff. ”Don’t be such a dick, Greyson.” she snapped, her eyes on the fifth year. No, she wasn’t afraid of him.
Charlie had walked to Care of Magical Creatures class with much of a worry because she knew the professor would keep them safe. She had walked toward the class, her bag hanging off her shoulder and her arms crossed because she was a little cold from the weather. Not that she minded, she enjoy the coolness and would hang around outdoors any day.
There was a tiny smile when she spotted her girlfriend and quickly looped her arm around hers with a slight smirk as she stood next to her. ”Hey you…” she whispered to her and then looked toward the professor when he mentioned what was going on.
There was a tiny pout because she was looking forward to doing what they usually do.
Ah, well.
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Parker was there to learn all about creatures, something that she held an interest in before her brother was turned into a werewolf. It didn’t surprise her when the professor had said that they can no longer go into the forest because of parents of one of the students deemed the forest unsafe. Sure, it angered the puff but she wasn’t going to hold it against the student (whoever it might be). She knew chances it could’ve been her father, but she highly doubt he’d interfere with her education.
Parker had found herself sitting near the professor, her eyes on the giant as she heard some chatter from her classmates. Of course Greyson Avery had something to say. It caused the girl to send him a glare before she had focused on the professor once more.
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Sienna had held her head up high when she had arrived to the Care of Magical Creatures class and couldn’t help but grin a bit when the professor gave them the bad news. Thank goodness for that because she had no idea why they’d need to go into the forest and endanger themselves. If something were to come out and attack the pack of students, there’s no way the professor can protect them all at once. Was it Sienna’s parents? She wouldn’t think so. If her parents had it their way, they wouldn’t be taught by this creature.
Okay, Sienna respected her professor to a point of not talking without raising her hand and when Greyson had said something, she had to snicker a bit and then regain herself. That was rather rude of her. ”Maybe it’s for the best, professor.” she stated.
”So, parents of one of us decided that its best to interfere with our education? That’s stupid.” David had said when the professor had broken the news that they won’t be doing what they usually do in this class. A sigh had left the Ravenclaw male when he had taken a seat, looking defeated because he wanted to work some of the things he had learned in this class into his novel but thanks to someone messing with that, he needed to think of a different way to get his muse flowing.
Oswald wasn’t the least surprised about the class not being able to do it’s usual thing. To be honest, he didn’t care about this class at all. Sure, creatures were interesting but he had better things to do than study for this damn class. Even though it might help him gain his father’s respect, he honestly didn’t care much for it due to the fact that it had nothing to do with the family business. When he had stood there, arms crossed he snickered at Avery’s comment and then eyed the giant at the front of the class.
”What’s the point?” he had muttered to his neighbor, not caring who it was.
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Don't be such a dick, Greyson. Immediately, Grey's eyes went rolling back into his head as he located the voice. Like yeah, okay. He was really going to listen to some prissy little fourth year who thought she was a rebel just because she dyed her hair with cordial. "Don't like dick, hey? Makes sense you wouldn't. Seems like prepubescent little second years girls are more your speed, Evans," he shot back, voice cajoling. She started this, and he wasn't about to let her get the last word.
Post by ALMIR VILGOT ASKELAND on Dec 15, 2019 12:03:09 GMT
Almir felt terribly sorry for this boring class. The looks on the students' faces weren’t helping making him feel better. Honestly he hated this as much as the kids but they had to keep their heads low for a while. Greyson actually managed to get a chuckle out of him at the pooping in one’s pants comment. “Not the case. Trust me, you’d be smelling that from meters away,” he threw in a small joke just for the heck of it.
The part giant was glad some students hadn’t lost their entausiasmn. This brought back a smile to his face. Damn straight sometimes the youth reminded him how to stay positive and motivated. “Yes! Excellent! Mia-Rose and Lydia you two are bright young minds. You get fifteen points for your house each,” Almir nodded in approval, the dread had disappeared from his face and the usually happy Professor was back.
“Daww Greyson, how sweet of you,” he said as he patted the Gryffindor on his shoulder, forgetting his strength for a moment and almost knocking the teenager over. “Whoops, ah you’re a strong klädsnobb. You’ll be fine,” he chuckled but still checked if he hadn’t accidentally bruised the kid’s shoulder.
“Please don’t call me Professor, Sienna. I believe that creates an unnatural gape. Just call me Almir,” he asked the fifth year Gryffindor with a tiny smile. For some reason it always made him uncomfortable. Almir never felt like a Professor or someone of status.
“Don’t worry everyone, I’ll just have to lay low for a while. To make it up for you, I'll have you decide which creature you want to cover next time. And for the next class I’m sure they won’t be watching me anymore.” Almir clapped his hands together and nodded.
“Now if you’re done squabbling like a married couple,I’d like you to form pairs.. Note that this assignment will influence your final mark for this year. You’ll be pairing up and taking care of a diricawl for a week. If you’re bad parents and the little baby is unhappy they’ll teleport back to me. This means you’ve failed the assignment. All the happy diricawls will be graded. If you won’t be able to find a partner, I will find one for you.”
