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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Aug 19, 2009 4:27:16 GMT 10
Jalen Apollo Sage, was a new teacher at Hogwarts: Witchcraft and Wizardry this year, and hence forth, things would be a little different. They would learn about exciting and interesting creatures, while slipping in the basics and other random things that are irrelivant, like how to take care of flubberworms, they would raise their own on their spare time and they would need to show it every other week or so for examination and grading, during the class times however, every student will get a chance to meet some of the most interesting of all magical creatures in the wizardring and muggle world. Of course... In a safe enviroment.... We hope.
Jalen Apollo Sage lived in Hagrid's Hut, near the Forbidden Forest, it was the best place to be of course if your a Care of Magical Creatures teacher, so when morning came Jalen prepared what he needed for the class and and waited by his steps reading a book called "Horses of the Night". There would always be a hint about the class in some shape, way or form.
So now, all's Jalen had to do. Is wait.
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Post by Jinx Williams on Aug 19, 2009 6:31:09 GMT 10
Jinx walked across the grass, spotting the teacher easily. "Heya, good book?" She grinned, bounding up to him. She had a feeling she had read it somewhere before, but she couldn't remember much about it. "So what have ya got planned for teach? Please tell me it is something interesting!"
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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Aug 19, 2009 6:48:39 GMT 10
Jalen smiled at the bouncing girl, then stood, "Yes. Or at least hope it will be interesting and fun for you students." said the teacher laying the book down.
"And what is your name?" asked Jalen kindly to the student, his silver eyes examine her with interest, his FIRST student! It made him so excited to teach.
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Post by Jinx Williams on Aug 20, 2009 4:23:53 GMT 10
"My name? Elora-Jinxie-Jemima Williams. But most people just call me Jinx, so you can too," Jinx grinned. "I'm sure the lesson will be great, any kind of magical creature is amazing." Sitting down on the grass and stretching out her legs passively, she looked up at Jalen. "Okay, so you know my name. Do I get to hear yours? I think the others will be a while, kind of a bad habit of mine to turn up early."
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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Aug 20, 2009 23:14:56 GMT 10
Jalen liked the girl already, she had talent he could see, he admired her in some ways. When she had asked for his name he replied, "My name is Jalen Apollo Sage, named after the great God himself, and all that is to heal and to be." he chuckled softly, "You may call me Professor Sage or if you so wish, Jalen. It does not bother me. We are student and mentor, there should be no formalities, a teacher and student relationship, in intimate on a level of knowledge and experience. Friends. Not foes. No one supperior then the other. Teachers learn a lot themselves along with their students. Therefore, it goes both ways."
He nodded after hearing the fact not many would be arriving soon, "Well then, Jinxe, perhaps we should get on with the lesson?"
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Jinx Williams
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Post by Jinx Williams on Aug 21, 2009 7:07:28 GMT 10
"Jalen?" She tilted her head to one side as she considered the name, before breaking out into a grin. "I like it, very unusual. Then again, so is Jinx." Removing her panpipes from her bag, she played a swift melody, to calm her slightly as she listened to him speak. He was different from most teachers, apart from Karma he was the only one who had allowed her to call him by his first name. Seemed those two had a lot in common, same views on student-teacher relationships and everything.
"Excellent!" Jinx exclaimed, scrambling to her feet when she heard the word lesson. "So what are we studying? Anything that isn't Blast-ended skrewts is good with me, I still have the burns from the last lot."
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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Aug 21, 2009 7:34:27 GMT 10
Jalen gave a chuckle before he beckoned Jinx to come with him, he left a note, and a map for the other students to follow.
"Well originally I would just simply allow you to wait until i show you, but today, we are going to be learning about Thestrals. Tell me Jinx, do you know anything about them?" as they marched through the Forbidden Forest
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Post by Jinx Williams on Aug 21, 2009 18:44:40 GMT 10
Jinx's delighted look vanished in an instant as she walked beside Jalen into the Forest. "You can only see them when you have seen death." She said softly, drawing her bag closer to her. "They have a bad name, but they are not bad creatures. That's pretty much all I know."
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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Aug 22, 2009 0:02:45 GMT 10
Jalen nodded slowly, "Right and wrong." he passed her soft smile, "Thestrals are magestic creatures, and yes they are known as the Omens of Death and Ill-bane. Only those who have seen death and accepted that death can see Thestrals. They are rare creatures, almost as rare as albinos. They can smell a single drop of blood miles away, and they often work in herds. They are carnivorous and like their solitude, they are sem-demosticacable, meaning one can be trained but again unlikely. They are gentle and peaceful creatures, but have been known to protect themselves." he helped her into a clearing, where the the trees grew high. "Tell me, have you experienced death Jinx? If not, I'm going to teach you a spell"
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Jinx Williams
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Post by Jinx Williams on Aug 22, 2009 0:08:59 GMT 10
Jinx listened as Jalen described the thestrals, and she forced herself to release her pain for the time being. His passion for his subject was inspiring, and she couldn't help but smiled as he spoke. "I'm not sure if I have seen death. My parents died in a fire when I was seven, and I was there. But I have no recollection of them, I don't know if I saw them die or not." Her hair fell forward to hide her face, the shadows cast by the trees keeping her eyes in darkness. "I think I should learn the spell, just incase."
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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Aug 22, 2009 1:21:39 GMT 10
Jalen stopped Jinx and smiled down at her, his hand went under her chin as he raised it softly, his silver eyes peered down into hers. "Listen dear child," said Jalen soothingly, "death is something that is tragic, but ultimately something we all must face. I am terribly sorry about your lost," the pain is Jalen's voice held true along with his emotions, "it is such a shame, and sometimes unfair. I assume you do not speak very much of this. Which can be understood. But realize this, death is nothing to fear. Where your parents are, is in a safe and happy place..." whispered Jalen, his voice going distant for a moment, "Death is the most caring and compassionate and selfless of all beings. Why? Because all our sins, burdens and sorrows, it takes upon its self, filling us with ever lasting peace and slumber in exchange. It does not complain. It simply takes our sins, burdens and sorrows, and moves on, giving all to those who are meeting their fate, ever lasting peace." Jalen continued, "I think you must know the truth. To see whether or not you can or cannot see the Thestrals my dear, won't you do it for your parents? Won't you do it for yourself? To deny yourself the knowledge, will only prolong your suffering. Sometimes one must make difficult decissions, in order to heal. I do not think you have healed completely, and that you have not completely grieved. Seeing the Thestrals may bring out emotions long hidden within you, and I'll be there every step of the way. But I will not force this upon you, if you desire to learn the spell, I shall teach you." Jalen assured smiling down at her before stepping away and then turning to face her, "Tell me your desires dearest one."
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Post by Jinx Williams on Aug 22, 2009 1:34:04 GMT 10
The second Jinx looked into his eyes, her whole body went rigid. A thousand curses ran through her mind, but it was too late, the connection was made. He had so many emotions. Pain, understanding, joy, sorrow..... They flooded through her body, and each was as strong as the next. His words echoed throughout her mind, and they only deepened her mind to allow his emotions to grow within her soul.
"I desire to know what happened to my parents," Jinx said, her voice shaking, "But please release me from your gaze. Please." She sank to her knees, and allowed the transaction to take place. Every emotion that Jalen felt, that was negative, was replaced with a warm sensation. It wouldn't last long, but she knew he would feel it before it faded. A sense of nausea swept over the girl, and the forest began spinning. Her gift was destroying her, and there was nothing she could do to stop it.
Scenes were beginning to flash around her, not just within her, but around her so that Jalen too would be able to see. Fires, a bookcase falling, a scream, a rose.... So many images, all dancing before her. "I will try to see the thestrals without a spell, but I hope that I shan't be able to. I cannot stand the idea of knowing that I saw my parents die."
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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Sept 2, 2009 2:14:50 GMT 10
Everything that had happened, everything that was happening was not only amazing, but its also a bit scary. Jalen felt so much sympathy for the girl, and with a slow, hesitant nod he helped her to her feet and they walked a little further. Jalen whistled and there was an earthly shrill that chorused around them. Slowly, one by one, Thestrals appeared.
They have "blank, white, shining eyes," a "dragonish face," "long, black manes," "great leathery wings," and the "skeletal body of a great, black, winged horse."
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Post by Jinx Williams on Sept 2, 2009 2:21:08 GMT 10
Jinx slumped against Jalen, tears sliding down her cheeks. "I see them."
She looked at the one closest to her, admiring it through despaired eyes. She had seen her parents die. Nothing could compare to knowing that. Knowing that she had stood by and watched them die, and not been able to save them. Had she been too afraid to help? Had they been too far away?
Still weak from everything that had just happened, Jinx forced her mind to reclose, to hide the images from Jalen. She knew he would most likely have seen a lot of her past, caught glimpses of her emotions, but she was too tired to care.
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Post by Jalen Apollo Sage on Sept 3, 2009 0:58:14 GMT 10
Jalen drew her closer, and whispered into her ear as she sleep, "Everytihng will be okay. Everything always ends... Peacefully."
Jalen would continue the lesson once she would wake, but right now he wanted to make some food and water for her waking.
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