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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"Yeah. I couldn't let you get away with taking the same number of classes as me," he teased, smirking.

"Yeah, can see where that might threaten your geekboy title," Dean said. "So prophecy huh?"

Sam nodded. "I started thinking about it when Dawn showed me her notes for the class, with the dream journal and all. And then you were talking about it, and I just figured, why make you do all the work when I could join the class and help too?"

"Have to admit, the thought of trying to get you to write down your dreams for the dream journal part of the class work instead of doing my own did cross my mind," Dean said.

"That struck me as a pretty smart idea, even if I don't like thinking about my dreams after I have them. And now you can focus on your own dreams." Sam smirked softly. "Just try not to traumatize the teacher with how dirty your mind can get."

"I'll do my best to keep my homework G-rated." Dean grinned suddenly. "And speaking of dreans and your roommate, I hear you finally told her."

Sam didn't even try to fight against grinning as he thought of Dawn. "Yeah, I did. If I thank you for giving me the final kick in the ass, you're never going to let me forget it, are you?"

"I'm probably going to be pulling this out and reminding you to listen to me for a while yeah," Dean said with a smirk. "And you're welcome."

Sam rolled his eyes, but smiled nonetheless. "Yeah, I guess I deserve that. I really should have said something sooner."

"I believe the only appropriate response to that is 'duh'."

"Well, maybe it was a 'duh' situation to you, but not to me," Sam pointed out. "And don't think this means I'm going to be listening to you about everything, because I'm not."

"You sure about that? It would save a lot of time if you just admitted I'm older so I'm always right."

"Why would I admit that when you're not always right?"

"Name one time I've been wrong since we got here," Dean asked.

Sam thought about that for a little longer than necessary. "Just because you haven't been wrong about things here doesn't mean you've never been wrong," he argued.

Dean smirked. "I'm never going to steer you wrong, Sammy," he said, the words coming out more serious than he'd meant them to.

Sam gave Dean a genuine smile at that. "I know you won't," he replied just as seriously, before smirking. "Unless steering me wrong will get me laid."

"If it gets you laid, then it's not steering you wrong," Dean told him.

"I don't know if that can be a universal argument," Sam replied, laughing. "Not everyone you try to pimp me out to might be the best choice."

"Well if you put yourself out there I wouldn't have to," Dean pointed out, then grinned and spread his hands. "Which you have now -- finally -- so..."

"I know, and it couldn't possibly have taken me any longer," Sam replied, smirking. "So, this means you're going to back off and leave my love life alone, right?" he asked, sounding slightly sarcastic.

"As long as you treat Dawn right," Dean told him. "Otherwise I may havve to kick your ass." He grinned suddenly. "Dawn wants to go threaten Alec, so it's only fair I threaten you."

"Dawn wants to...I have to see that," Sam said firmly, laughing. "And I'm going to treat her right. I'm determined to not screw this up," he added, even more firmly. "So wait, does that mean you told Dawn about you and Alec?"

"Yeah. It went pretty well," Dean said, sounding faintly surprised.

"Good. I don't want things to be weird between the two of you." Sam smiled at Dean. "And she doesn't seem to mind Alec, so I guess it makes sense that she took it well."

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