WATCH OUT FOR THE PUDDING CATAPULT.
Who: Muggle Studies class.
When: Monday, October 18.
Where: Muggle Studies classroom, fifth floor.
What: When Muggles fight, they are known to use food.
The Muggle Studies classroom was, as always, nearly devoid of students. It seemed that the students just were not very interested in learning about Muggles' society. What a shame, really, Muggles were fascinating people, full of exciting customs and traditions. For today's lesson, Professor Edelstein had selected the mind-boggling tradition of food fighting.
"Food fights can be signs of rebellion or violence, or they can be planned festivals," Professor Edelstein lectured. "For example, in Spain, La Tomatina is regularly held, where participants throw tomatoes at each other. Or in Italy, the Battaglia delle arance during the Carnival of Ivrea is another instance in which food is used as a friendly weapon to bring people together."
He strolled back to his desk and eyed the few students. On each student's desk, there was a plate of peas and carrots, mashed potatoes, two whole tomatoes, two slices of ham, two strips of bacon, and a cup of pudding. He tapped his wand against his desk when one of the students stole a taste of the pudding.
"For today's lesson, you will duel each other with the selection of food in front of you. Keep in mind of what you are learning. Which food item works best as a projectile? Which is worst? What food counteracts which food? Why do Muggles do this? What satisfactions comes from hitting your opponent's face with a spoonful of pudding?"
He looked around his class and sighed, pushing his glasses up his nose. With a food fight planned for the day, Roderich knew why the pure-bloods thought Muggle Studies was a soft option and that Muggles were a strange bunch. If it was up to the professor, he would just teach the students the music of Mozart and how it compared to wizard Beethoven. But alas, the Headmistress demanded more out of him.
"You'll be in a pair of two," he said, "and of course, no spells are allowed. You may now put on your apron, and when you're ready... Duel!"
When: Monday, October 18.
Where: Muggle Studies classroom, fifth floor.
What: When Muggles fight, they are known to use food.
The Muggle Studies classroom was, as always, nearly devoid of students. It seemed that the students just were not very interested in learning about Muggles' society. What a shame, really, Muggles were fascinating people, full of exciting customs and traditions. For today's lesson, Professor Edelstein had selected the mind-boggling tradition of food fighting.
"Food fights can be signs of rebellion or violence, or they can be planned festivals," Professor Edelstein lectured. "For example, in Spain, La Tomatina is regularly held, where participants throw tomatoes at each other. Or in Italy, the Battaglia delle arance during the Carnival of Ivrea is another instance in which food is used as a friendly weapon to bring people together."
He strolled back to his desk and eyed the few students. On each student's desk, there was a plate of peas and carrots, mashed potatoes, two whole tomatoes, two slices of ham, two strips of bacon, and a cup of pudding. He tapped his wand against his desk when one of the students stole a taste of the pudding.
"For today's lesson, you will duel each other with the selection of food in front of you. Keep in mind of what you are learning. Which food item works best as a projectile? Which is worst? What food counteracts which food? Why do Muggles do this? What satisfactions comes from hitting your opponent's face with a spoonful of pudding?"
He looked around his class and sighed, pushing his glasses up his nose. With a food fight planned for the day, Roderich knew why the pure-bloods thought Muggle Studies was a soft option and that Muggles were a strange bunch. If it was up to the professor, he would just teach the students the music of Mozart and how it compared to wizard Beethoven. But alas, the Headmistress demanded more out of him.
"You'll be in a pair of two," he said, "and of course, no spells are allowed. You may now put on your apron, and when you're ready... Duel!"