Astronomy Lesson I

Dennis was trying to control his breathing after climbing all those staircases that lead to the Astronomy classroom, located on the very top of the tallest tower in Hogwarts castle. Surprisingly he was the first student to reach the classroom. The first thing he notice after entering the classroom was Professor Geo, the Gryffindor Head Teacher. So he teaches Astronomy! What a pleasant surprise!", Dennis thought. He smile to the good-looking teacher and said: " Good evening Professor Geo!".

Dennis sat on the first row, eager to know what Professor Geo had prepared for their first lesson. When all the students had arrived Professor Juarez asked if they have ever wondered about the skies. Dennis couldn't deny it, he have always looked to the sky in awe. After letting the students reflect on his words, Professor Geo asked: "Can anyone tell me What is Astronomy". Dennis raised his arm, and said: " Sir, I believe that Astronomy is the Magical subject that studies the universe, the objects that live in there and their influence on our world."

Kennedy stops to catch her breath before entering the class. There were so many stairs to get up there; it was such a tall tower. She wasn’t late at least; maybe running up all of the stairs did pay off. Walking into the class she took a seat towards the middle. She didn’t like the back, or the front. She listened to Professor Geo speak.

She hadn’t really ever thought about the sky or space like that before. The whole astronomy subject was a little foreign to her, but that’s why she was now interested. When he asked about what Astronomy was she thought about what her parents may have briefly mentioned to her…it wasn’t much, but it was an answer, “Doesn’t Astronomy have to do with space and the things out there in the universe? If I recall correctly, Muggles have a similar learning of it.” Yeah, that was all she got. Most of it was really based off what he had mentioned of them learning this school year. The Muggle thing she had heard from her parents, surprisingly she remembered.

Aurora raced up the stairs to the Astronomy Tower. She hoped she wasn't late, but the stairs were so tall she didn't know how long it would take her to get there. A few students were already there, and Aurora sat down in an empty seat. Then Professor Juarez began talking. Aurora remembered him from the Sorting Ceremony.

"Hello students. I'm Professor Geo, now let me ask all of you, have you ever gone into your yard at night, or been at a park or campsite and looked up at the sky to see all the stars? Have you ever really wondered how big the galaxy is? Wondered how the stars, planets, and moons all have their perfect spot in the sky and know how to stay in place? This school year we will examine space and the objects that live there to the fullest extent. Can anyone tell me what Astronomy is?"

Two students Aurora had not met yet answered. A Gryffindor boy said, "Sir, I believe that Astronomy is the Magical subject that studies the universe, the objects that live in there and their influence on our world." Aurroa was impressed, that was along the lines of what she was going to answer, but now that somebody had said it, she would stay quiet.

Next, a Hufflepuff girl answered, “Doesn’t Astronomy have to do with space and the things out there in the universe? If I recall correctly, Muggles have a similar learning of it.” Another good answer. Aurora pulled out her notebook and quill pen and readied to write down the answers.

After climbing up the countless stairs leading to the Astronomy Tower, James entered the classroom. There were already several students there, along with Professor Juarez who was sitting at his desk. James silently took a seat and readied everything he needed for the lesson. Examining the room, he wondered if astronomy classes would mainly consist of learning about the universe in theory, or if they would also have the opportunity to observe the skies themselves. After all, a telescope was among the supplies required for first year students.

After everyone had arrived, Professor Geo introduced the subject and asked them what astronomy actually was. James already had some basic knowledge about the subject, since he had always loved reading and some of the books he possessed were about stars and planets. However, he was unsure whether the perception of astronomy in the Muggle world was identical to the one wizards had. Maybe even celestial bodies had magical characteristics that Muggles didn't know about.

As usual, James let the others answer the teacher's question. Dennis Diggle, his teammate from Defence Against the Dark Arts, and the Hufflepuff girl who was late for the same class, both gave their definitions of astronomy. It was more or less what James would have said as well. Waiting for Professor Geo's reaction, he plunged the tip of his quill into ink.

Lucy reached the final steps of the staircase that lead to the Astronomy Tower and entered Professor Geo's classroom, looking around for familiar faces. She saw a lot of them, but decided to sit near the Hufflepuff girl that had arrived late. As she sat down, Lucy smiled at her.

Professor Geo introduced the first lesson and asked about the real definition of astrology. In all honesty, she was not exactly sure what astrology was. She had an idea, but not the real definition. Lucy waited patiently for the other students to answer him. She heard the Gryffindor boy, Dennis, answer the question, followed by the Hufflepuff next to her. Silently, she took out her notebook and started writing down what they had said, so she could later refer to those notes if they had homework.

Wade walked up the stairs to the Astronomy Tower. He wondered, how in the world did they come up with such a long staircase?!
He had been walking behind a Ravenclaw boy, and that is really how he found the class. As he entered, he saw the teacher. He introduced himself as Professor Geo, and after a talk about going out at night and looking at the stars, he asked them what astronomy was. Wade stayed quiet. He knew what it was, but he was a bit shy in the class. This was his first day after all, and he still didn't know many people. Lucy entered the room, and Wade wanted to wave at her, but he stopped himself, as a Gryffindor boy was talking, and it would be rude to him to interrupt.

After a while of being caught on all of the moving staircases, Keith finally found the Astronomy classroom. Walking in, he noticed a few of the students had already arrive, a few of them, he knew from previous classes. Keith took his seat, waiting for class to begin.

"Hello students. I'm Professor Geo, now let me ask all of you, have you ever gone into your yard at night, or been at a park or campsite and looked up at the sky to see all the stars? Have you ever really wondered how big the galaxy is? Wondered how the stars, planets, and moons all have their perfect spot in the sky and know how to stay in place? This school year we will examine space and the objects that live there to the fullest extent. Can anyone tell me What is Astronomy?" Professor Geo asked the class.

Keith thought to himself for a second. What was Astronomy? Keith raised his hand. "Sir, I believe that Astronomy is the study of the sun, moon, stars, planets and other objects in space." He answered. He had heard quite a few good answers from other students, as well.

Kim approached the long stairs where their Astronomy class will be held. After some moments, she finally saw the door and opened it at quiet as possible. Fortunately, she is not alone at this time. Students are already inside with the professor seating in front. Finally, the class started.

"Hello students. I'm Professor Geo, now let me ask all of you, have you ever gone into your yard at night, or been at a park or campsite and looked up at the sky to see all the stars? Have you ever really wondered how big the galaxy is? Wondered how the stars, planets, and moons all have their perfect spot in the sky and know how to stay in place? This school year we will examine space and the objects that live there to the fullest extent." Professor Geo said.

"Can anyone tell me What is Astronomy?" He added.

After asking the question, three students immediately answered, trying to gather some points. Kim took her parchment and wrote the necessary information that is being said. When everyone was done, she decided that answering this question won't do any harm. She raised her hand and waited for the professor to allow her to speak. She finally said, "Astronomy is a study of the celestial objects, that is anything that is existing outside this planet."

As more students answered, she jotted down all their words. She payed careful attention to them, and began to wonder whether or not Astronomy would come in handy for her, as she wished to become an auror. Slowly, she raised her hand, and this time, she waited for Professor Geo to acknowledge her, and give her permission to speak.

"So,.. what do you think of this subject so far? Do you find it boring, exciting...?" the Professor asked. Keith smiled and raised his hand. "This is definitely one of my favourite subjects." He answered. And that was the truth. He liked many of the other subjects, such as Defence Against the Dark Arts and Potions, but Astronomy really stuck out to him.

Professor Geo continued describing the subject in general and finished by asking them their first impression about his class. James had always liked science, and astronomy as one of its particular branch. As far as the the teacher was concerned, he seemed friendly and his lectures looked interesting, even though it was still too early to reach a solid conclusion. James kept these thoughts to himself and listened to the others give their opinions, starting by Keith who praised the lesson saying that it was one of his favourite ones.

Aurora scribbled furiously in her notebook, frantically trying to make sense of Professor Geo's talk of telescopes, planets, and observations. He ended the lecture by saying, "So... what do you think of this subject so far? Do you find it boring, exciting...?"

Keith Parker raised his hand and said, "This is definitely one of my favourite subjects."

Aurora didn't really have much to say, so she stayed quiet. James was doing the same, by the looks of it.

Given that Professor Geo had not noticed her yet, Lucy went back to writing his words down.
"So...what do you think of this subject so far? Do you find it boring, exciting...?" Professor Geo's voice broke her concentration. Lucy thought for a while, but a Gryffindor spoke, and she lost her train of thought.
"This is definitely one of my favourite subjects," the boy answered. He seemed familiar, and quite smart.
Lucy raised her hand, "Professor? Sorry to interrupt, but I was wondering, do you have a lesson planned about constellations?" she said, but as soon as she finished, she added, "Oh, and I do find your class to be quite interesting." and with that, she was quiet.

Professor Geo looks at his students and asks them "So,.. what do you think of this subject so far? Do you find it boring, exciting...?"

Kim, for the first time, tried to realize her thoughts towards the subject. She do know that what the subject is, remembering her same subject on her muggle school. This might be interesting on my part, being a muggle-born, putting an additional variable of magic in the equation, she murmured to herself quietly.