fandomhigh | Good Omens...And Bad: Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Class Two

Monday, September 11, Period 1

This morning the table is set with scones, tea and coffee, just as it was last week. Once the class is settled in, Aziraphale begins to speak.

“Today’s discussion is on the major historical figures associated with prophecy. As I am only familiar with Earth history of my own world, I apologize if I leave out someone you feel ought to be on the list. You are welcome, however, to add to the discussion and introduce the class to anyone you feel has been overlooked. And also, do keep in mind that this is only a listing of the most notable figures. A discussion of everyone throughout history who has been considered a seer of some sort would take far longer than a single class period. Please also keep in mind that I am not attempting to put any sort of seal of approval on these people. Whether or not they were ‘true’ prophets is not the point of this discussion.”

LECTURE:
Deganawidah
Delphic Sibyl
Edgar Cayce
Jesus of Nazareth
John of Patmos
Madame Blavatsky
Merlin
Mother Shipton
Muhammad
Nostradamus
Saint Malachy
Shirdi Sai Baba

In-class assignment:
If you haven't already done so outside of class, form groups of three or four and begin discussing ideas for your group project. Your proposals are due on Friday of next week.

Homework assignment:
Write a brief essay about an experience you had with a person who was connected in some way with prophecy – a seer, a fortune-teller, the subject of a prophecy, etc. This person does not have to be a “professional” prophet, neither do you have to have believed in the truthfulness of the prophecy. For example, you could write about the time you had your palm read at the fair, or the time you met the author of a book on prophetic dreams, or about an oracle you once visited, or a religious seer whose prophecy affected you personally. You have two weeks to complete this assignment, as it will not be due until September 25.

Before the class departed, Aziraphale informed them that he had two announcements to make. "First..." He looked a bit disappointed. "I will need some form of written excuse from Mr Constantine, in order to excuse his absence last week. Second, and this is much better news: we will be embarking on a field trip with another class in November, to Las Vegas. You'll be receiving permission slips to be signed within the next couple of weeks."

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Bel settled down next to Phoebe. "I got in, sweetheart," he said.

Phoebe grinned. "I figured you would," she said with a happy nod.

"Want to partner up?" he said.

"Of course. Joining with Blair, that gives us our required three." She squeezed his hand.

Cole made a face. "Do we have to be with Blair?" he said teasingly.

Phoebe laughed. "We most certainly do," she nodded firmly.

"Hey guys mind if I'm your fourth?" Lavender asked shyly.

"Hi Lavender," Phoebe said with a welcoming smile. "I don't think that's a problem. "You, Blair, Cole and I should make a pretty good team."

"Thanks, Phoebe" Lavender grinned at her. Lavender turned to smiled at Cole. "I don't think I've met Cole?"

"Hey Blair, there. How's the arm?" Lavender asked with a sympathetic smile.

"Lavender, this is my boyfriend, Cole. Cole, this is my friend, Lavender."

"Hello, nice to meet you." Lavender would not squeal at the adorableness of of Phoebe and Cole in class, she would simply smile, yup just gonna smile.

Phoebe grinned at her. She would so not be upset if Lavender were ever to squeal at the adorableness.

Blair waved to Lavendar from where he was at and resisted the urge to stick his tongue out at Bel for the crack about partnering.

Bel eyed Blair. "Guess you're stuck with me," he said.

"Likewise, man." Blair smiled. "Oh hey, wanna sign my cast (http://lovechildblair.livejournal.com/25002.html?thread=371882#t371882)?"

Bel leaned over to sign the cast, then looked up and asked, "What happened?"

"I was trying to talk to River when she had her...uh...issues the other night." Blair said quietly. "I'm thinking she didn't really know it was me."

Or he was hoping at least.