DADA-101 Lesson 2

Year 1, week 2

Halloween traditionally commemorated All Saints Day, which would take place the day after. It seemed that the weather had already planned its contribution with its gift of cold, mournful rain that had drained all the remaining automnal colors outside. The clouds were so leaden that it already felt like nightfall in the middle of the afternoon. Fortunately, though, it was nice and warm within the walls of Hogwarts: the great hall was already bedecked with lots of black and orange festive ornaments, from jack-o-lanterns suspended in mid-air to numerous unraveled streamers. Everything was all set for the big feast. Teachers usually replicated some decorations in one way or in another within their classrooms; when the first-years started filing in classroom 3C, however, their initial reaction was disappointment, for there was nothing out of the ordinary to see except one single carved pumpkin lighted by a flickering candle. It seemed to have ended up by accident in austere Professor Gount's classroom. Some students began muttering dejectedly.

"There will be plenty of time to celebrate the dead after this class", said a deep voice in the back of the room, and the door was pushed closed. Everyone went quiet as Professor Gount slowly walked to the front and went on, while making sure everyone was present:

"The Dark Arts are as ancient as magic itself", he began abruptly. "Even is they are meant to control, cause harm or even death, they are by themselves pragmatic in nature and cannot be defined as evil..." He swiftly turned around and faced the class. Everyone listened in absolute silence as he spoke softly, yet his deep voice was well heard. "Just as death isn't necessarily evil. As such, the Dark Arts can even be conducted as an act of mercy in some instances. They encompass many forms of magic, from spells to potions and creatures. Many aspects of them are even legal or at least tolerated.

Can anyone name an example of the latter? Yes, Mr. Wood?"

A boy with blonde curls lowered his hand and said, "Borgin & Burkes in Knockturn Alley, sir!"

"Correct. Five points to Gryffindor." He paused to observe the students who nearly all would soon reach their teenage years. Some of them seemed bored, others eager, and a few seemed to be slightly intimidated. Word of mouth had it that their new teacher's past wasn't exactly impeccable and that he had acquired some quite troubling knowedge and experience about the Dark Arts. His demeanor, and the way he presented his lessons so far certainly gave some credit to that rumor.

"To prepare yourselves for what you're up against in the future, you need to learn about its past", Edgar said.

Producing his wand, he gave it a sharp flick and an assignment appeared on the blackboard, written in his brusque, spiky penmanship. "Carry on", he said.

Assignment:

Answer the following five questions regarding the History of the Dark Arts:

• I-When did we start seeing a rise in the Dark Arts? (Time period)

• II-What is a practice of the Dark Arts that works with raising the dead?

• III-Are Aurors allowed to practice some Dark Spells? If so, in what circumstances?

• IV-What are the names of Two Dark Wizards who impacted Dark Arts the most?

• V-What type of spells falls under Dark Magic?

Requirements:

The writing style for this a free one. It can either be in RPG form (past tense, third person), a diary entry, a question-and-answer essay, or a combination of everything.

Creativity and details are encouraged. Take your time to read, feel the lesson and don't hesitate to interact with its contents.

You must answer all the prompts to receive full credit.

State your sources, including your own imagination.

Copying is frowned upon and will result in a "Troll" grade.

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