Herbology (Lesson 1)

[jang jin ah]

Nana was about to answer the professor's question but was untimely interrupted by the entry of a late student. Normally she would have been annoyed at any student's tardiness but having been nearly late herself, and the thought of that Hufflepuff being her instead, had kept her patience in check. Once everything was settled and with the initial question still being unanswered, Nana opened her mouth to response but was once again interrupted. This time, by the Slytherin. It ticked her off for some unknown reasons. Perhaps it was her competitive nature despite the fact she was obviously unchallenged. "I have scored an Outstanding in NEWT's Herbology." She said with a triumph sort of smile. "Perhaps we can use those plants to help you gauge us, professor." A reasonable suggestion but it was more of her competitive side speaking. She sat there in controlled excitement, awaiting her chance to show off her knowledge that was deserving of the grades. 

[Dawn Autumn Cantilupe]

      Dawn couldn't help but smile in relief as she went back to her seat by the window, rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly. Lord that was a close call... She could've easily taken away points. Hopefully this'll never happen again, so long as I can help it. She focused on the professor as she spoke, pulling her hair to the left side of her neck. She always enjoyed the scents of Herbology class, so she took a gently whiff. She smiled more as she relaxed in her seat, rubbing her arms despite the warm light filtering in through the window.

[professor rachel hawthorne]

When the only boy in the room spoke, Rachel nodded her head. "Thank you Mr. Aizawa." She said with a smile, "I have no doubt in you." The young professor did her best not to stare at the boy's sleep deprived look. 'Oh dear, is he alright?' She thought to herself, slightly worried.  Thankfully another student spoke up.

Swiveling her head around to face the girl, Rachel nodded her head again, not at all surprised. Jang Jin Ah was after all in Ravenclaw. "Impressive Miss Jang." She replied, "Perhaps I will do what you suggest." She gave the girl a smile too before turning her attention to her newest pupil.

Rachel pursed her lips at Dawn, but decided to not say anything. Instead she turned back towards the entire class and said, "Well then, I do suppose we can get started now. Since everyone has basic training, we will start off with something simple." She walked over to one of the plants by the window, which incidentally was a mandrake, and brought it back up to the front of the class. "Can anyone tell me what this plant is?"

[Dawn Autumn Cantilupe]

    Dawn sat up when she saw Professor Hawthorne look at her and walk over to the plants by the window. She was quick to look over the plant with her head tilted slightly to the side. Oh boy, let's see, it's been a while... The plant seems to be quivering, but otherwise it doesn't seem to be moving. It doesn't seem very big either, so it could be a young plant... She was a bit nervous about saying it aloud, in case she was wrong, but she thought it might be a mandrake. She glanced at the other students nervously. If one of them didn't speak up, she might manage to gather enough courage to speak up. But then she mentally shook herself.
     What is with me? I' promised myself that I would try to step outside of my comfort zone... This should be a step in the right direction. She hesitantly raised her hand, making sure to double-check her thoughts with what she remembered of her old Herbology book. She hoped that she wasn't wrong.