Chapter 5
After the class with the 6th years, Haradah had class with 4th year Slytherins and Ravenclaws. She was pretty excited for this one as she has never met Regulus. She had only heard about him from Kreacher and now there was a chance to know the boy a bit.
In came the 4th years and quickly took their seats. She started the class with the introduction and took a fun oral test, so that she knew where they all were lagging and what were their strong areas. She wrote about each individual just like she had done in all her classes, on a piece of parchment. She saw Regulus sitting with a Revanclaw instead of the boy he came to class with. Her name was Sarah Christopher, a pureblood witch with a good family reputation. Regulus looked quite happy when he answered the questions correctly gaining some points for his house.
"Now as it seems that this class is a bit ahead, I won't stop and start with what i planned for you". The class readily agreed for they were enjoying so far.
"Who can tell me what is meant by the Unforgivable Curse?" The class immediately went quite and it was a Slytherin who answered.
"Unforgivables are the darkest of curses, the use of which can land a person straight into Azkaban."
"Very good, 5 points to Slytherin. And what are the three unforgivable curses?"
"Yes, Miss Li."
"Professor, there is the Imperius curse, the Cruciatus curse and the Killing curse."
"5 points to Ravenclaw. Can anyone elaborate on the meaning of these three curses?" Haradah asked quietly.
Regulus hesitantly raised his hand. "Yes, Mr Black."
"The Imperius curse gives the caster total control over the victim and can make them do anything."
"Yes, well I think I will elaborate a bit on this. If you want you can write it down." The student listening with rapt attention to whatever the professor was aying.
"Whenever the Imperius curse is used, it kind of makes the conscious mind dizzy. The person feels light headed which makes it easier for the caster to make them do things. Think of it like you are trapped into you own mind. You know that you are under the curse but you can't do anything. However, there are obviously ways in which the curse can be thrown off. First being Occlumency- the field of magic in order to block someone out of your mind. If someone can't enter your brain then they can't control it." She explained with patience so that every student understood.
"The second being strong will of the person to not let other person be in control." The student noted all this down. "And 5 points to Slytherin, Mr Black." Very hesitantly a Ravenclaw girl raised her hand to answer the next question.
"Miss Jonas?"
"The Cruciatus curse is the torture curse and is used to cause immense pain to the victim."
"5 points to Ravenclaw. The torture curse however varies according to the intent of the caster. For some it feels like breaking bones or acid bring poured all over your body." The whole class looked sick and very uncomfortable. No one dared to speak the last one so Haradah answered it herself.
"The killing curse is known to cause instant death of the victim. Two words- Avada Kedavra, a flash of green light and it's over. It does not cause any pain to the victim. However, it too depends upon the intent of the caster. Example: If i shot the killing curse at you but have no intention to harm you then it would not work. " The students seemed to write this all down.
"Any questions regarding today's lesson?" she asked. The bell rang ending the class. They looked happy with the new professor, despite how uncomfortable they got.
Now she had just one more class. Salazar! She was exhausted. Teaching wasn't definitely the easiest of jobs. Just how did her professors manage to do it?
It was the 7th year Slytherins and Gryffindors.
"According to what ive been told, you haven't covered much I'm afraid. The students of your age n other magical schools are able to not just perform spells but also connect with their core magic." The students broke into fits of questions and murmurs.
"Quite down. We'll start with the core magic in the next class, then the patronus charms followed by duelling lessons.. for now we only have small amount of time left so you can ask me any queries if you have."
"Professor we heard that you covered the unforgivable with the 4th years today. How did you know so much about them?" it was Lucius Malfoy who asked. He wanted as much information on Professor Peverell as possible, as the Dark Lord and his father ordered.
"Well I have experience with them." Haradah said smiling at their expressions.
"Pardon professor, but did you just say that you have experience with the unforgivable?" Lestrange asked. She nodded.
"There was a professor who demonstrated to us. He used the Imperius curse at me and I blocked it out in the first try. It looked like she had stolen their voices and no one knew how to respond to that.
"As for the cruciatus curse, I have an encounter with that too."
"How?" Frank croaked.
"Well it was like a dark wizard was after me, however he was killed in a duel by the aurors and now I'm here." Haradah was just twisting the truth because the best lie is the closet to the truth; well she was a Slytherin at heart after all.
"Now for you next class i want you all to come in comfortable clothes as we will start with the meditation and move further. Also do a read up of core magics so that it is easier to understand the process."
The class ended and after dinner she fell asleep quickly. Today went well.