Herbology.
Good day class. I am Professor Briana. Welcome to Herbology class. I would like my homework to be in complete sentences. For every right answer you will recieve HP, for every wrong answer you will recieve no HP. If you would like to turn in extra credit please refer to that section of the class. Neomail all homework to
me, on time. Now, let's get started.
Lesson 1
Alright children, turn to page 20 in your copy of "One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi" and let's get this lesson started.
Devil's Snare
Devil's Snare, Devil's Snare. It's deadly fun, but will sulk in the Sun.
Devil's Snare does not seem common, but certain florists or herbologists have access to it. This plant uses its creepers and tendrils to ensnare anyone who touches it, binding their arms and legs and eventually choking them. The harder a person struggles against Devil's Snare, the more faster and more tightly it binds them; if they relax, it will not kill them as quickly. Devil's Snare prefers a dark, damp environment. It will stop its movement in the environment in front of bright light and will recoil away from the heat of fire, so a well-placed flame spell such as bluebell flames will drive it away from its victims.
In the Harry Potter series, Professor Sprout placed a large Devil's Snare as the second defence of the Philosopher's Stone, just below the trapdoor guarded by Fluffy.
Magical characteristics: Suffocates whatever touches it, but cannot stand light or fire
Usage: Assassination, guarding valuable objects, or attacking enemies
Related to: Flitterbloom
Native range Great Britain (possibly)
Natural environment: Dark and damp
Distinction(s): Tentacle-like appendages, lethal
Homework
There will be homework due after each lesson. You will have until the next lesson is posted to turn your homework in. I will warn you the day before I expect your homework to be in. I will deduct 5 points from each day an assignment is late. Answer every question possible. Any answer is better than no answer is all. I will award half points if I see that you atleast attempted to answer the questions. Send homework
here.
Lesson 1
1. What are some characteristics of Devil's Snare? (15)
2. What was Devil's Snare used to guard in the Harry Potter series?(10)
3. Is it better to struggle or not to struggle against Devil's snare? Why?(20)
4. What are two usages for Devil's Snare?(10)
5. What is the best way to fight again devil's snare?(20)
6. What spell did Hermione Granger use against the Devil's Snare in the SS/PS book?(10)
7. What spell did Hermione Granger use again the Devil's Snare in the movie? Was it different from the book? (15)
Extra Credit
1. Where else in the Harry Potter series does Devil's Snare appear? (2 per answer)
