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Tweak says, "I'm no one at all"

Teddy Says Wotcher Mothah-fuckah (mrteddylupin) wrote in makebelievecomm,
@ 2012-01-22 13:31:00

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Mum is here? That's mum??

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	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-22 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	I don't even know if I'll explain to her myself, but then I may have accidentally done so before knowing who she was. Merlin, this place. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-22 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	I was just reading that. Are you going to be alright? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-22 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	Me? Yeah. But you know I have to be. How ungrateful would I be to be upset about this? I'd rather have you both this way then never at all. Positive thinking and all that. [sent a moment later] I'm going to try to teach some of the younger wizards the art of charms. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-22 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	The mind and feelings don't always line up, but good for you if you can put a positive spin on this. [Sent a moment later] I also read that. Do you have any plans on how you're going to organise things? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-22 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks. I'm going to see what books the library has first but if they don't have the practical charm casting books we had back in Hogwarts I'll have to see what Aunt Hermione has at her shop. Then I'll just take it a chapter at a time, see how well the children take to it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-22 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	~~Do you w~~ ~~You may~~ I hope things go well with that. Good to learn things where they can from someone qualified, since we're without Hogwarts. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-22 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	This may be a very strange question, but... how would you organize it? I mean, you did end up teaching later in life, do you have any ideas now? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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r_lupin
2012-01-22 11:30 pm UTC (link)

I'm still a little baffled how I end up teaching.

That said, I think I would be inclined to start off with something extremely easy after going over some of the basic wrist movements with them without wands. A lack of confidence or extreme excitement leading to flicking and swishing instead of swishing and flicking could result in a trip to Madame Pomfrey at Hogwarts, so best to keep them out of the muggle doctor's office here.

After figuring out basic levels for assessment and getting kids comfortable with their wands, I think it may be more clear how to organise it. If there are notable gaps in starting point abilities and enough students, perhaps split into two classes and go over the very fundamentals at speeds that work for each group. I think you will be able to tell that part readily for yourself.

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And if there's one or two more accident prone, perhaps get a "teacher's assistant" to be nearby for lessons in case of mass flamingo outbreak?

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	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-22 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not baffled in the least! You're pretty good with all of this! I'll definitely start there with the wrist exercises... do you want to help assist at all? [A moment later] I mean, if you ever have the time. Other wise I could probably ask.. Aunt Hermione, or Lily Luna. I'll be helping Kelelios mostly, too, but she doesn't do wand magic is the problem. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-23 12:17 am UTC (link)
	I can help if you want and none of the guardians of the children would object. The same bias may not exist here, but no point in causing problems if someone has an opinion otherwise. Hermione or Lily Luna would be wonderful assistants, I'm sure. [A moment later] Wandless magic or primarily potion based? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-23 01:28 am UTC (link)
	Sure, I'll ask but you know, I'll vouch for you. [A moment later] I'm not sure, I think maybe both. I can do wandless a bit too, but that took years to get used to. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-23 01:31 am UTC (link)
	I know, but I would rather kids get a good education in regards to their magic than be held back. Even just a subtle inquiry may be appropriate, regardless of who is helping, to ensure that the guardians don't object to their child being around a specific adult. [A moment later] You can? About how much? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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mrteddylupin
2012-01-23 01:37 am UTC (link)

Okay, I'll inquire and let you know.

Oh, nothing too special. I've learned to do basic charms for levitation and very short distance summoning charms. I can stun and make fire but sometimes the fire, wand or not, doesn't seem to like me much and gets too big. Also I could do an excellent charm in wiping a memory cold with just my hands that I'm very proud of but it's hard to do and I prefer to do it with a wand.

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	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-23 01:51 am UTC (link)
	Okay. Wandless magic isn't a common talent, Teddy. That's quite notable. And use of wand for memory charms is likely advisable, regardless, given how delicate that could be. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-23 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Do you do any wandless magic? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-23 01:59 am UTC (link)
	A bit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-23 02:01 am UTC (link)
	Huh... I wonder if I got it from you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-23 02:03 am UTC (link)
	Or perhaps you got it from a good deal of discipline in relation to your magic. I wouldn't underestimate yourself there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text mrteddylupin 2012-01-23 05:13 am UTC (link)
	Well, maybe, I guess. Thanks! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Text r_lupin 2012-01-23 06:57 am UTC (link)
	Of course. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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