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Sixth Year - Assignment 5

Giant

Giants are known as being big, ugly, smelly, and not particularly bright.  And all of this is for good reason.  Giants stand at least twice the height of a normal man, although some may be taller.  They are very strong, often wielding clubs or rocks as weapons with deadly accuracy.  They live in mountainous areas, where there are caves in which to rest and hide.

Giants are able to speak the human tongue, but not very well.  They are unwilling to be a part of normal society's rules, and are thus classed as Beasts.  They do have a social order, with the strongest giant being the ruler of the others.  However, rank can shift quickly, and deposed rulers and their followers will be hunted to death.

Their general anti-human nature has given them a Class XXXX (4X) rating, and Giants should only be approached with caution.  Bringing gifts may help buy time, but there is no guarantee that this will work.

It is possible for Giants and Humans to produce children.  However, the less said about how this is accomplished, the better.  The offspring often find it hard to make their way in the world, as anti-Giant sentiment runs high.  Still, many half-giants have had successful careers, such as that of Rubeus Hagrid, of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Cheese Weasel

Where there is cheese, there are Cheese Weasels.  Cheese Weasels seek out cheese stores and eat them.  Slightly smaller than a normal weasel, but larger than a mouse, Cheese Weasels sneak into homes to begin their feasting.  If they discover a large cheese supply, such as that of a manor or school, they will set up a colony nearby, so they may feast with ease.

Cheese Weasels are very difficult to catch, as they can blend in with their surroundings, even better than a Chameleon can.  For example, if a Cheese Weasel wanted to blend against a large block of Swiss cheese, its body would match the exact aspect of the cheese, complete with the appearance of holes and shadows.

This ability gives Cheese Weasels their Class XX (2X) rating.  Not particularly dangerous, but with a magical ability.  Cheese Weasel fur can be used for some blending spells, although most experimenters find that after the spell is finished, they are really hungry for cheese.

Gargoyle

Gargoyles are creatures of living stone.  They are generally monstrous looking creatures with claws, wings, and a tail.  They live on large, old buildings, where they blend in with the carved stonework.  For that reason, they favor medieval castles and cathedrals.  It is believed that the first Gargoyles were simply stone statues animated by magic.  But at some point, they gained intelligence and the ability to reproduce themselves.  

Generally standing at least 6 feet tall, Gargoyles have a strength to match Giants, the ability to fly, and an imperviousness to most forms of damage.  They only truly fear shattering, as that will kill them.  Despite their strength, Gargoyles are generally nonviolent, wishing only to live their lives quietly.  The few Gargoyles that become violent do so to protect their homes.  The Wizard Tanvir Firestorm bought an old, crumbling ruin in France.  His intent was to demolish the ruin and build a new home for himself.  To his great shock, the ruins were inhabited by a family of Gargoyles who were unwilling to have their homes destroyed.  

Unfortunately, there has been no success in communicating with Gargoyles  This communication difficulty, combined with a Gargoyles other abilities, gives them a Class XXXX (4X) rating.  Some wizards have shown some success in the use of powdered Gargoyle as a part of protection potions.  

Sixth Year - Assignment 5

Direct your answers to your professor at comc@starpaw.com.  Clicking on this link will fill in year and assignment number.

All answers must be in your own words.  

Remember, making your answers interesting and/or amusing may result in bonus points at the end of the term.

1.  Describe a Giant.

2.  What is the Giant's Ministry of Magic rating?  Why does it have that rating?

3.  Describe a Cheese Weasel.

4.  What is the Cheese Weasel's Ministry of Magic rating?  Why does it have that rating?

5.  Describe a Gargoyle.

6.  What is the Gargoyle's Ministry of Magic rating?  Why does it have that rating?

7.  You are walking in the mountains and you spot a Giant.  What do you do and why?

8.  You are in your pantry and you see a Cheese Weasel.  What do you do and why?

9.  You are visiting an old castle and you spot a Gargoyle.  What do you do and why?

10.  How do Giants, Cheese Weasels, and Gargoyles escape Muggle notice?

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