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-Dr. Dillamond's Class-
The first few weeks of classes were dreaded by the majority of the students because it means they have to study more and have less fun. But there are two people who enjoy their school days while they experience it. Elphaba and Gwen have talked about many subjects that many people wouldn't talk about, like politics and history. They enjoyed their friendship and became close, even though Elphaba wouldn't admit it. But Gwen understood the way Elphaba acted, since she knew the basic about her past.
They're sitting next to each other in Dr. Dillamond's class. Dr. Dillamond is a Goat, and an excellent teacher, but he doesn't get as much respect as he should. (Can you guess why? If your answer is because he is a Goat, then ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner) He was handing the essays that were assigned last week back to his students. "I am glad to announce of the progress that this class has made, even though some of us still tend to favor form over content, Miss Glinda." He said miss-pronouncing her name. She held a glare on her face for a brief second, but replaced it with a smile. "It's GAlinda." She said. "Oh, excuse me Miss Glinda." He said miss-pronouncing her name again. Before he could continue his lesson, Galinda decided to interrupt. "I don't see what the problem is. All my other professors have managed to pronounce my name correctly. Why can't you?" she asked a little upset.
Elphaba stood up. "Maybe pronouncing your name isn't the sole purpose of his life. Maybe he's not like others. Maybe he's different." She said. "Oh, the crabgrass is talking." Galinda said, faking her look of shock. Everyone except for Dr. Dillamond, Gwen, Nessa and Elphaba were laughing at the comment. Gwen stood up and led Elphaba to her seat before she loses her temper. "Class! Elphaba has a point. I am the sole Animal here at Shiz University. Oh how I wish you could see what it was like. The days when you see an Antelope explicating a sonnet, a snow Leopard solving an equation and many others. Don't you see that Oz becoming less and less…..colorful." he said, looking at Elphaba before he said the last word.
"Can some one tell me what sent these events into motion?" He asked the class. "The Great Drought." Gwen and Elphaba said at the same time with their hands raised. "Excellent. Food was scarce and the people of Oz were getting hungry and angry, and looking for someone to put the blame on. Does anyone know the meaning of the term 'Scapegoat'?" he asked, and saw that Gwen and Elphaba raised their hands instantly again. "Someone besides Miss Elphaba and Miss Gwendolyn." He said as he smiled at both of them. "Why can't you teach us about history instead of babbling about the past?" Galinda asked a little confused and frustrated.
Elphaba, Gwen and Dr. Dillamond looked at her weirdly. Dillamond's look only lasted a second. "Well, maybe these questions will enlighten you Miss Glinda." He said walking to the board. When he flipped it, the words on the board, written in red chalk, read 'ANIMALS SHOULD BE SEEN, NOT HEARD'. Everyone gasped at the message. The teacher turned to the class. "Who is responsible for this?" he asked. No one said a word. "Fine, class is over for today." He said turning to his desk. Everyone look at their teacher, unsure of what to do. Dr. Dillamond turned to his students and told them again that class is dismissed. Everyone walked out except for Elphaba and Gwen. Elphaba looked at the board and repeated the words in disbelief. "Oh don't worry about me. Go on out and join the rest of your friends, Miss Elphaba and Miss Gwendolyn." Dr. Dillamond said. "That's alright. We'd rather eat with you." Gwen said walking to the bench that he sat on, Elphaba following her.
They took a bite out of their lunches. Dr. Dillamond looked at the board and claimed he lost his appetite, looking rather depressed. "Don't let these messages bother you Dr. Dillamond. I know I do, but you shouldn't." Elphaba told him. "If only it were just the messages." He said, standing up and pacing. "There are these rumors of Animals suddenly losing their jobs and their powers of speech. Some bad is happening behind the scenes." Dr Dillamond told them. "Something truly BAAAAAAH." He said coughing after he spoke. "Are you okay?" Gwen asked, standing up and patting his back. "Should we get you a glass of water?" Elphaba asked, joining Gwen. "No, I'm alright. I don't know what came over me." Dr. Dillamond.
Before more could be said on the subject, Madame Morrible walked in and asked if Dr. Dillamond was okay. But before he could answer, she asked Elphaba why she wasn't walking to her seminar class. "Normally I would be, but..." she answered. "But what? Magic is very demanding, and if you want to meet the Wizard, then you have to be in my seminar classes." Madame Morrible said before leaving. Elphaba looked at Gwen and Dr. Dillamond. "Don't worry Elphaba. You go to the seminar. If you get to meet the Wizard, then you can tell him about the injustice towards the Animals. The reason why we have a Wizard is so that nothing bad would happen." Gwen told her. Elphaba nodded and walked rather slowly towards her seminar with Madame Morrible.