Eleventh~

[magical_alice]

I say...

Well, they are rather pretty, aren't they.

I will have to write home of this, perhaps Mother shall find it amusing.

I wonder what sort of trouble they may cause though. Trouble does seem to come out no matter where one is in Hogarts, it seems.

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[bobthewizard]

Like a string of pearls: their beauty depends on their function.

..As long as they do not appear on people's assignments, I will be content.

[magical_alice]

My mother has a string of pearls, she doesn't particularly like it when I touch them.

Oh, that would be troubling, wouldn't it Professor. I certainly hope that that is not the case!

I am sure it would be quite distracting and one may get carried away staring at all winking, like little stars, instead of properly grading the assignement!

[bobthewizard]

It is a common complaint among children.

Hopefully it will not be. It could play havoc with a class like mine.

[magical_alice]

Oh, I am not such child anymore though, it really isn't fair of her to think that.

I wish you luck, sir. Ancient Runes certainly is hard enough as it is, what a dreadful thought to think there could be sparklies all over the page as well.

[bobthewizard]

Hmmm.... Ah, of course; I am afraid that after existing for so many centuries, there are times when everybody seems like a child to me. Except for certain annoying individuals such as NO, I shall not think of it--

Thank you. You do know that I am available should you have any questions about the class? Why do they always try to, as they say, 'tough it out?'

[magical_alice]

Oh, well that does make sense. That is terribly sad, sir. I imagine it must get tiring constantly talking to children. I hope I am not too annoying for a child.

Well there was that one problem... Ah...yes sir, thank you. I was actually curious about what general differences separated the Norse runes from the Anglo-Saxon. They seem so similar...and, um, it is the Norse runes that came first, isn't it?

((Go internet, as I quickly research things I otherwise know NOTHING about! :DDDDD))

[bobthewizard]

Sad? It's the pity that h *lightly, forcing his mind into less dangerous channels* ..No, you are among the less annoying of those I have to deal with. It certainly keeps me on my toes.

The Norse Futhark is the earliest; there will be a special unit on its historical and geographic origins in your fourth year. The Anglo-Saxon Futhork version is thought to have evolved in the late fourth century, and contains more runes, in order to deal with the new sounds in the changing language. As a lettering system, though, they are very similar -- as similar as are modern languages such as English, German, and Swedish.

[[Yeeeaaaaa, Internet! XDDDD *goes and does likewise*]]

[magical_alice]

I wonder what that is about... No, it's none of my concern, mind your business, Alice! Don't be rude. Oh, that is very good to hear sir.

Oh, well, that does clear it up quite a bit. I will look forward to fourth year then when I may learn more about it! I do find it quite interesting. Thank you, sir.

My brain doesn't feel so muddled over it now, that is a relief.

[bobthewizard]

I am glad you find it interesting -- and you're very welcome. It's refreshing to have a student other than young Dais-- who isn't afraid to ask for clarification.

Perhaps I should emphasize the difference in the revisions for end-of-the-year tests.... it wouldn't do for the earlier classes to fall down on these details.

[magical_alice]

Yes that would be-oh...I am sorry, I am intruding on your thoughts. I do agree though, it would be helpful.

I wonder what next years class shall be like...I do hope it will be as inetersting as this terms was.