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|  ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Will be able to live without magic! Quote:
Originally Posted by 2111jen  Would I be able to handle not having magic? Well....
"Yeah I'd guess so" Jonas said raising his hand. "I have to outside of Hogwarts and all..." he trailed off. "I do respect muggles too though. I mean sinse they don't have magic, they learned to adapt and make technology that works for them. Plus smart phones sound cool. " Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefan Interesting was the right word for this class discussion. It was like, an open debate of some sort, and in all honesty, Jace was surprised that no actual debate came up. Were his classmates hearing themselves? Were they aware of the real topic? Being the son of a man who works for diplomatic relationship, this discussion sounded so...serious...and a bit political in a sense.
The Ravenclaw picked his quill up and started to write down his opinion regarding this matter in full blown Japanese. Jace couldn’t decide which one is better, when the answer is very clear: Respect. Why can’t they just peacefully co-exist? It’s doable too!
“Definitely, professor.” He said with a raised hand, “Because we have a choice whether to use magic or not. Muggles don’t have that option. They have to rely on inventions which could take ages to develop.” Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising What kind of question was that?? Skylar just stared in disbelief at the professor. Sure this was a class about muggles and sure the second year knew plenty of muggles, but asking her to picture herself without something was just ... no. "Before the age of eleven, we technically all live without magic. And even before the age of seventeen, we have to live without magic during the summer months. So yes, professor, I think we all are capable of living without magic, but why should we have to when it just makes things so much more.... convenient."
Perhaps she was being stuck-up right now but it was the truth. Magic just made life easier so even though they were capable of living without, they shouldn't have to and she was almost positive that had her muggle friends been gifted with magical abilities, they wouldn't want to either ... Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo Paige was gaping at him. As in...she was staring like he'd just told her the Hufflepuff Common Room was on fire and she could hardly believe her ears. It left the Gryffindor blinking, obviously confused by her reaction. Was it something he'd said? Suffice to say that by now, the boy had actually forgotten the response he'd only seconds ago given. That was how insignificant it was. That was how little he cared.
Blaise's mind was drawn back to it, however, when the Professor tried convincing them muggles were fine because they made their own inventions. Didn't matter. Their inventions could never compete with wizarding technology.
Her next question got a quirk of his brow in response. It didn't escape him that her gaze landed on him as she'd asked it and as one could imagine, the Fourth Year already had his response lined up.
"I'd do brilliantly without magic. It's always easier when I go home because no one can make me do magic--it's a law and I'm underaged. Here, it's always 'where is your wand? Why isn't it with you? Why don't you just cast and get it over with?' I survive Hogwarts just fine without it when left unprovoked and to my own devices. I'm not saying I'd wanna live like a muggle completely, because that would mean I wouldn't have my quills or all the other cool stuff wizards have. I'm just saying I could live without casting magic myself. Easily." He did it all the time. Quote:
Originally Posted by Goblinfrog Okay, that last question seemed custom made for Kitty - it was too bad she didn't have to time to answer. She had just been about to open her mouth to sing the praise of Muggles when the lesson moved on to the next question. That was okay, she'd just have to answer both at once.
"I simply ADORE Muggles," Kitty said to Professor Stewart and the whole class. Of course the professor already knew that. "They are so unaware of magic and all its advantages, but they are still able to get along by using other means like technology. They've invented all kinds of things that we are able to enjoy, like music, movies, books, and different technologies. It's very unfair how some wizards and witches think it's funny to play magical tricks on Muggles just because they can't defend themselves. Really, Muggles are a lot like us in every way that matters. Anyway, they're awesome. I wish we could more of them magic, even though I know that's illegal." She sighed dreamily as she pictured being able to reveal her magic to Muggles.
On with the next question. "I think I could get along without magic. My dad is a Muggle and all my neighbors growing up were Muggles. We lived in a Muggle town. Even though my mom is a witch she only uses magic when it's necessary (aside from her quick quotes quill) and encouraged me to learn things without magic. After coming to Hogwarts I can say that my magic has improved and I've gotten quite used to relying on it, but it wouldn't be the end of the world to go back to just using Muggle things. The things I would miss most would be the healing spells and magic hair dye's." All true.
SPOILER!!: Would not be able to! Quote:
Originally Posted by FwooperOnYourLeft Azura bit her lip and looked down for a moment as The Professor spoke and she shook her head a little before raising her hand.. "Professor, I'm not good at many things. I can play the piano pretty well and bake. But other than that, I'm emotional and clumsy and can't do many things right...
Except for magic. Magic is something that I can do. I feel like I'm at home here at Hogwarts and with a wand in my hand. I've made the best friends a person could have here. This is where I belong.. I wouldn't be able to live without magic. It's a part of me. " She could almost feel herself tearing up a bit..
She took a breath and swallowed trying to get herself under control. Quote:
Originally Posted by Paintbrush Harvey thought about all the times he spend thinking about Muggles. Much of the Muggle world was still alien to him - it's not exactly like he'd grown up with Muggles around who could tell him more about it - but they were so fascinating.
"I'd probably say I prefer to use magic, but that is all I know. I mean, even before I could use magic, everyone around me did anyway, so I really can't imagine life without it. But I think I'd like to be brave enough to try to live without magic at least for a while someday. It must lead people to come up with such amazing stuff just because they don't have another choice," he mused aloud.
SPOILER!!: Paige! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Blaise Bellaire WHAT even was that?!
Paige liked the Gryffindor well enough and thought he was a hard worker and great asset to her team - even if his quill got the best of his writing and caused her a real migraine at times when it came to editing - but she was having a VERY difficult time stomaching his opinion. That sort of thing, although her imagination had come up with some more colorful language, was precisely why she was so uncomfortable with the question being posed on the first place. Thus...the Hufflepuff was just gaping at him. Quite obviously as she was hardly subtle when it came to emotional responses.
So much so that she nearly missed class moving on and DID miss the professor's response to to entirely. Sorry, no offense meant to you, professor.
It was only after a few of her classmates answered did the Hufflepuff stop her blatant staring and quiet fuming to pay attention and kind-of-sort-of piece together what had been asked in the first place. Something about...being able to use magic...and...um...oh okay. She thought she had it.
Taking a moment to reflect on her own day-to-day use, the only magic that she really capitalized on was her ability to apparate. Which, in all honesty, since turning 17 had made certain private affairs so much easier and she was ever grateful for it...but could she live without it? Well, she wouldn't die if she had to use the train...so she supposed yes? But in her chosen field post Hogwarts, it was more of the knowledge of magic that was important rather than actual application. At least at the base level.
"Professor?" Paige said, hand raised and with the intent of asking a question rather than answering. "Do you mean just lacking the capability of performing magic but still with the access to the knowledge of its usage? Not just spells but...potions and other magical subjects?" She pause for a moment, looking around the class a bit sheepishly.
Which was really...asking the difference between living like a Squib and living like a Muggle...
"Because...when I was underage I honestly felt more for Squibs and appreciated the bravery of those who fought to integrate into wizarding society rather than escape to the Muggle because of the stigma placed upon that particular status in our society. Having all that knowledge and potential at their fingertips but without the permission - in my case from wizarding law and in theirs genes - to perform."
Was something wrong with Paige? Kay just barely caught her staring at Blaise with her mouth open. “Is everything alright, Ms Skeeter?’’ Possibly because Kay was asked a question. “Either will work. The purpose of my question was to find out how each of you would react to a life without magic. I’m sorry, I should have been a little clearer.’’
She couldn’t help but smile at the response. What a Hufflepuff thing of Paige to say! “Excellent response! Yes, I would understand that you may feel a lot more for squibs.’’ She really liked this answer but the lesson was geared towards Muggles.
SPOILER!!: The Silent Ones! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by Devina Wellheart Miranda really didn't undestand the question posed at all... Of course anyone could live without magic.... And why on earth would she appreciate the muggles?... What was there to appreciate?... Not much by Randa's reckoning.. They were boring and always making life difficult in their mundane ways... But knowing full well that her opinion may not be taken too well . So, she decided maybe it was best if she kept it to herself... Quote:
Originally Posted by emjay Was he the only one feeling awfully uncomfortable in class today? Henry knew that Muggle Studies was meant to be an appreciation for Muggle culture, or at least he thought it was. But the candid opinions of at least a few of his classmates really kind of bothered him. He wasn't Muggle-born himself, but his parents were, meaning that much of his family were Muggles. And he was really put off by people saying they pitied them or found them ignorant.
Henry took a deep breath and tried to think about a response that would defend Muggles but still be respectful of other opinions. Muggles were just people like them, just without the magical abilities. But some of the answers were just plain rude. It probably didn't matter at this point because the teacher was moving on anyway.
He didn't really agree with what Skylar was saying, because while it was true that they themselves could not use cast spells with a wand before age eleven and were not allowed to do so outside of Hogwarts until the age of seventeen, he would guess nearly everyone here came from magical families who did use magic around them and for them. It was not nearly the same thing as going without. But he did not feel like saying that, or answering the question either. He thought he could live without magic if he had to, not that he wanted to. But he knew what it was like to live like a Muggle - at least close enough.
To be honest, the general vibe he was getting right now was a little bothersome. For now he remained uncharacteristically quiet and doodled in the margin of his parchment. He was listening though, just didn't feel like contributing at the moment.
“Thank you for your responses, everyone. They have enlightened me a bit on your opinions.’’ Even if a few of them had been silent, she didn’t mind. Perhaps they were not ready to share their opinions and that was just fine. “Some of you have said that you would be able to get by without any form of magic. I would be inclined to agree since you could adapt to the Muggle way life. Earlier it was also mentioned that Muggles have come up with inventions to assist in their everyday lives. These inventions have helped with keeping them occupied, making certain jobs or tasks easier or bettered their lives in some way.’’
Kaysha moved towards the whiteboard. “Can you give me a few Muggle inventions that you particularly are fond of?’’ she asked as she uncapped the marker. “You may also give a brief reason why you enjoy them.’’
OOC: Howdy! We shall proceed in 24 hours. For this question, your charrie may give a maximum of three (3) inventions  |