Demigods at Hogwarts ~Paused~

First Day- Part 2

Percy POV

"To help heighten your chances of survival in a Defensive situation, I will be teaching fighting techniques... The muggle way," I say.

Everyone is looking at me weirdly and in shock.

I jumped up from my desk and walked over to the chalkboard.

I wrote the terms up so the class can copy it down.

"Please write this down.

 We are going to be studying the art of physical fighting. This includes learning how to throw a proper punch and how to kick. We will also do some theory. Those raised by muggle families, this involves Biology. Biology- which I suck at- is the study of the body. We will be looking at the best places to punch someone or the human bodies weakness. Everyone on the same page?" I asked the class.

Some people nodded, including Harry, Hermione and several others. Though people like Malfoy didn't have any clue about what biology is.

"If you want to pass this subject, I suggest that you go to the library to find some books on Biology or just ask Professor Chase. Any questions?" When no one said anything.

"We are going to continue with mor- muggle fighting techniques, but because you guys are older, you will learn weaponry. You will be learning the basics of wielding a sword and a dagger. 

If we complete those with a good time, then we might start to study other more dangerous weapons. Has anyone been apart of a fight with a muggle weapon in a wizard duel?" I asked.

Harry, Hermione, Malfoy and a Redhead, who I think is named Ron put their hand up. I saw their faces darken and they refused to look at each other. I didn't push it. I know, not my style but even my dense self could tell that there was some history there.

"After that, we are going back to magical based Defence. This is to prepare for your NEWT's. So basically what you have done for the past 7 years.

Finally, we will be studying Strategic Thinking. This is where I come up with scenarios in which cause you need to form a plan. It will take place in different settings. It could go from battle planning to a group of 4 people trying to come up with an escape plan. It will use all components we have discussed in the past 3 areas of learning. 

People may be good at Defence in class, however, you may not be able to put into practice and into a situation. The name is strategic thinking, but it's going to use a lot of practical work. This is why Professor McGonagall said that we might be going into the forest. But don't worry, we won't be going too far in.

Ok, that is the plan for this year. Has anyone got any questions?" I asked the class.

"Can you please repeat what you said, Professor?" A sandy-haired boy from Hufflepuff asked.

"Sure...?"

"Ernie Macmillan," Ernie said.

I repeated the information back to the class. Once I had finished I look at the time. There was like 8 minutes left of class.

"Ok, we only have around 10 minutes left. So does anyone have any more questions?"

Nearly everyone raised their hand.

"Ok, when I point to you, say your name and ask your question. They can be random questions again, I don't care. You can pack away your things and just wait for the bell." I say as everyone started to pack up and then raised their hands again.

"Yes, you, Gryffindor next to the sandy hair boy. Yes, you." I said pointing to a boy.

"Dean Thomas. What is with the Counselling?" He asked. Everyone was paying attention to my answer.

"I will be giving Counselling to anyone who wants them. I am still getting over the war I have been through so it's ok to not be happy. But it's NOT ok if you don't tell anyone. I will try and help those who are struggling, by using my personal experiences. As you guys are older, you are more stubborn, but please just come and try it. Next question."

I kept answering questions like what is my favourite food or what were my grades like (that was pretty embarrassing to talk about) until Hermione asked the last one.

"What will the homework be like for this subject?" She asked.

"Um, I might occasionally give written Homework out. I wouldn't read it though because I have Dyslexia and reading sucks. I also have ADHD. Most of your homework is physical. 

So for Homework, I want everyone to hold a plank for a minute, do 10 push-ups and sit-ups. Next Lesson and for every lesson in the future, bring comfortable clothes for physical training.

An important component for this topic is fitness, so next lesson is a Fitness class. Yay. Prepare for death and sore muscles.

I am planning to do 4 practical lessons and 1 theory per week so I will keep you guys informed. Write down to bring clothes for the next lesson." I said to the class. Everyone had moaned due to the Fitness Lesson as the Bell went.

"Class Dismiss!" I shouted over the Bell.

The students got up and left the room.

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Mate, the chapter kept deleting itself and I was really annoyed but at least it is now published... yay.

I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Will update soon.

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Published 25th of September 2020