#24 Overgrowing Vines [SQ]

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#24 Overgrowing Vines [SQ] Dec 6, 2022 0:54:42 GMT 10

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Post by Lena on Dec 6, 2022 0:54:42 GMT 10

This part of the school was the most damaged, with huge vines growing from the ground or castle itself. Professor Sprout was at the front of it all, combating the bigger and more dangerous vines -- while various prefects or older students aided her efforts.

There were smaller vines, on their way to becoming bigger ones, spread round the walls. The Pruning Charm worked well against them, though a few tries may be needed for the faster ones. The task was to trim a vine down until nothing of it remained. It was no easy task, defeating a vine insistent on continuously growing -- but once it was pruned to where it began, it vanished.

Professor Sprout was aware of those arriving to help, but didn't discourage it-- as they needed as many wands as they could get. But only the Pruning Charm worked; no other magic had any sort of effect.

It was a foreboding place to be in general, with the swirling dark sky overhead now in clear focus. There was nothing else -- no moon nor stars, as if they'd been blocked in from the rest of the world. Had they? It was hard to tell, but whatever the cause... it wasn't good.

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#24 Overgrowing Vines [SQ] Dec 6, 2022 12:19:58 GMT 10 Lena likes this

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Post by Arthur Hocking on Dec 6, 2022 12:19:58 GMT 10

Arthur was glad to see he wasn't the only one who thought of helping Professor Sprout, as there seemed to be a lot more people outside with her who had managed to beat him there, though they were mostly older. He gulped. Maybe this hadn't been the greatest idea. Still, here he was and he had to help fight.

He wished there was moonlight, starlight, something to keep him from feeling like it was too dark outside. It made his heart seem to stop for a second. Why would anyone want to do this to Hogwarts? They were children! Or maybe it was Hogwarts itself that was falling apart. Maybe it was just too old.

Arthur shook his head to clear it. He needed to focus on getting rid of these vines, or at least a smaller one.

"Flordiscendo!" Arthur said, focusing on the vines on the walls. The older students could handle the larger vines. He would just try to make sure there were no more growing to replace the ones they were fighting.

"Flordiscendo! Flordiscendo! Flordiscendo!" Arthur said, focusing as much as he could on the vines. That was key for spellcasting, right? He wished he could remember more about spells now.

This would never happen if he just went to Muggle school.

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#24 Overgrowing Vines [SQ] Dec 6, 2022 19:29:29 GMT 10

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Post by Lena on Dec 6, 2022 19:29:29 GMT 10

Professor Sprout, although concerned for student safety, was proud to see one of her young Hufflepuffs helping out -- and putting to good use the spell she'd taught him.

But the moment was short-lived, as the vines continued to grow and needed to be battled. Sprout grimaced, faltering a moment as a huge vine broke her spell. She panted, tired from the constantly effort and powerful magic cast over and over again.

Several other students arrived, including a 6th year Slytherin. Of course Mercer would be here, but she could use all the help they could get so long as the students were attentive and capable. Rejuvenated by their own determination, Professor Sprout got back into the fight.

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The event has concluded.

Please wrap things up and return to your house common room -- or spend the night in the Hospital Wing, if necessary. Thank you for participating!

Last Edit: Dec 6, 2022 22:01:15 GMT 10 by Lena

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