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Looking at her watch, Sylvie cleared her throat and looked to the class. "Okay, now that we have discussed it, what have we come up with?" she smiled before making her way toward the first team, Team Durmstrung. SPOILER!!: Green/Durmstrung Quote:
Originally Posted by mellamaet  Cassandra noticed the Ravenclaw guy that kept on mentioning grilled cheese enter the room with an actual plate of grilled cheese sandwiches!
"Cool! I can't believe you actually have a plate of sandwiches right here" She said as she took one from the plate "Thanks!"
Cass was pleased that the professor like their answer. Then, while chewing on the sandwich that she had gotten from the plate on the teacher's table earlier, she listened to what else the professor had to say.
Cass listened intently and thought...How did Dumstrang, in their case, felt about the Triwizard tournament happening once again. and here of all places.
"Well, first off, I think everyone would think that it would be like history repeating itself. They're afraid that someone might die once more. I mean, if I remember correctly, Cedric Diggory was one of the first casualties of the second war, right?" Then she stopped, being afraid would be a normal response from any student. But how would Dumstrang, specifically, think? Well...it is a school were dark magic is a normal occurance...Grindelwald did go there...So, she cleared her throat and added "I think, the students of Dumstrang would be less afraid compared to the students of Hogwarts and Beubaxtons...they all know how to effectively defend themselves from the dark arts...and to be honest, from what I heard from my relatives and from previous accounts of former Dumstrang students like Viktor Krum said that dark Arts is just an everyday sight for them..." Quote:
Originally Posted by Nixy! Iris smirked as the boy came back with sandwiches. Grilled Cheese... wasn't really her thing. But she was SOO very hungry. Cautiously taking one off the boys plate, she gave him half a smile. "Thanks..."
Now... teeny bites. Maybe it will taste better that way.
The Prefect listened to one of the other girls in her Green Group. While she had good points, Iris didn't think she answered the question fully. She started talking about fear and whatnot, instead of how the school would feel about it. But, instead of commenting on this, Iris used this girls ideas to elaborate hers more. "I agree with some of what you're saying. Although, I personally think that Durmstrang would have possibly have been a tad annoyed with the fact that Hogwarts got the Tournament." She took another bite out of the sandwich, "Because like you just said. Durmstrang learn the Dark Arts. They're less affraid of them. My guess is that when it got brought back, the Headteacher of Durmstrang - and a lot of the students - would have believed that Durmstrang was better suited for the Tournament for the very reason that the School is built around the Dark Arts. They'd have believed that they could make better challenges et cetera."
Iris smiled a little. "I personally think that if the Triwizard Tournament got reinstated and handed over to Durmstrang, they'd have been very pleased with this achievement... But there must have been some kind of discussion between the Three Heads and the Minister to decide which school got it. And with Dumbledore... Well, the other two heads wouldn't have had a chance, really. Which... would probably have annoyed the Durmstrang lot a fair bit, 'specially if they believed they could host it better." Okay, so this wasn't EXACTLY what the professor asked them to discuss, but it was Iris' opinion on the matter, and she'd tried to make it sound like it would work as part of the discussion. Everyone wins. Teehee. Quote:
Originally Posted by MugglesStink! Adeline said to her teammates "Well Durmstrang students probaly would rather have it held at Durmstrang probaly, but they wil probaly like Hogwarts" she said. She really liked Hogwarts, so why wouldn't they?? Quote:
Originally Posted by Magical Soul Durmstrang Institute? Well, Louisa wasn't very fond of this one but she had to imagine herself one of them. Hmm let's see, she would've been talking like them in the first place; Vere is the draving room  Heehee.
" I'm not sure that Durmstrang Institute students were actually pleased with the news. I mean, I'd prefer the tournament being held at ours (Durmstrang Institute)." Because they were apparently cocky and showing-off addicrs. Meh. " Because we're stronger, tougher and have more odds of winning that we deserved this honor." She paused and hated the way she talked as 'we' for students out of Hogwarts. You could say that she was too loyal to Hogwarts.
" As for history repeating itself like other team mates have mentioned.." She smiled at the two students sitting not far from her, " .. I wouldn't worry about that. Cedric Diggory was a hero although after he was dead, and it wouldn't be a concern that someone becomes hero from Durmstrang Institute." Yeah, they would prefer glory with death than life without it. Quote:
Originally Posted by Roselyn
Bleh, homework.
....bleh. History of Magic homework.
However, continuing to write down in her notes while she rubbed her dozing off eyes with her other hand, her mood did perk up some when she heard the green team would be portraying the Durmstrang Institute. Hehehe! School of Mr. Mysterious! She really needed to ask someone what that guy's name was.
And then glare at them if they think anything of it.
Keeping her ears open for what her teammates were saying, and cringing at the sight of the apparent grilled cheese (which she noticed were sandwiches and NOT actually cheese that had been grilled), Evelyn turned around in her seat to look at the others. Ew, and some of them were eating the sandwiches!! They were just going to trust the guy to have not put anything in them other than cheese!?
Was there typically anything else in them but cheese actually?
Not that it mattered of course. But back to the discussion. It seemed that everyone basically already said how the Durmstrang school would react to such news. No need to repeat anything. "Yea, I...agree with all of you..." she muttered, waving her hand slightly before slightly turning back around in her seat. Seemed good enough. Yush. Quote:
Originally Posted by green queen Branwen always one to be the devils advocate decided to included an opposing view, " There are probably some people from durmstrang that would not like the tournament held at their school. The first reason is that holding it at your school may make it possible for someone to discover your exact location. Also, Durmstrang seems like a school that is very proud of their athletics and warrior skills. It always "appears" that everyone from that school is very proficient, but if someone from the outside comes in and sees everyones skills, like first years or new transfer students, then that may make them look less than perfect. Finally, it is thought that they may teach dark arts and it would be wise to not let every one know exactly how much they actually do teach." Quote:
Originally Posted by The1HBIC Marie sat there listening to what her teammates had to say before she even tried putting in her opinion. Now she was wishing she had taken the time to get to now the current Durmstrang students that were here. Maybe then she would have an idea of what their school thought about the tournament being held at Hogwarts.
Hearing Evelyn pretty much agree with what the others had said she decided it was time to put in her two knuts. "I personally think it didn't matter to them (Durmstrang) where the tournament was held. They seemed confident enough in themselves that they would win that they really didn't need the advantage of the tournament being held at their own school. I mean what better reward than to win a tournament as huge as this when you are completely out of your element... away from your home, your school, your friends and your family. Not to mention they didn't have to worry about everyone finding out where their school is located." Maybe after class she would seek out that Durmstrang guy that was staying in their house and see what his opinion was on this topic. Quote:
Originally Posted by leo Lucy was now a student from Durmstrang Institute she didn't like the school but anyways she had to be there sadly "Professor i don't really think that the Durmstrang students would like strangers in their school, nor would like to go to another school for the tournament, there should be a different school which organizes these tournament for different school and would prefer that. They won't like going to other school and be treated like stranger or any stranger coming to their school. So the best would going in an institution which organizes just tournament for the students from different schools" she said and was bit tense to see if the professor did really like the answer or she got confused in the whole stranger thing. "Miss Prewett, I really won’t agree with Mister Diggory being the first casuality of the second war. What of Barty Couch Senior and the old caretaker, Frank Bryce?” Sylvie countered. There were so many other causalities of the second war, both muggle and wizard. ”But you have touched what I was looking for and the specific time period as well.” The group was skimming the surface of just what she wanted to hear, but upon looking at the group again, she noticed a few more students ready to share their opintions as well.
Hearing the Slytherin Prefect voice her options, she smiled and nodded slightly. "Miss Beaumont, I think you are also on to something as well. I’m sure there would be some personal prejudice involved with how Durmstrang would feel about the tournament being held at Hogwarts. Their curriculum would be different compared to our own and the lessons taught there would be slightly different as well. Not every school is going to teach the same way or even shed the same light on certain events in history. When the tournament was reinstated, I’m sure there was much talked about before it was decide on the locale. But thank you for that Miss Beaumount, that was rather nicely stated."
Turning her attention to the next student, she listened with a smile. "And thank you, Miss Carter for that as well. It is wrong to completely judge a whole school on the behaviour of a slect few, but somehow, I think you just might have gotten the general consenuse of how a Durmstrang student would feel." Now that was the reaction she was looking for from the discussion. Another mind opened.
Just as she was about to move to the next team, she noticed a few more students willing to offer up their opinions as well. Smiling slightly, she nodded for them to add their thoughts. "Miss Jensen, thank you. I was looking for someone that would touch on that. By hosting the tournament, one allows others to see all you have and some school would prefer that others not know too much about them." The answers was out of the norm for the group, but she did like that these students didn’t all think the same way.
Turning to Miss Salazar, she nodded for her to add her opinion next. "Now, that is an interesting view on it. If a school is confident in themselves the location of the tournament should have no effect on them. And yes, location of their school; most schools don’t want their location to be knew by anyone outside of those enrolled or teaching there. Yes, this does include muggles and wizards."
Looking around, she caught Miss Smith's eyes and nodded. They had time fore one more opinion. Blinking, she slowly nodded her head. "Miss Smith, that is an interesting idea. I'm not completely sure how that would work, but the idea is new to me," she nodded before looking at the rest of the team. "Green Team that was rather good. I think you have managed to touch on what most the Durmstrang students would think. Of course, we are just assuming here, but I think you have done well." She wasn’t one to enjoy assumptions, but for the purpose of the discussion, it was necessary.
Next, it was on to Team Hogwarts. With her hands behind her back, she walked over and smiled. SPOILER!!: White/Hogwarts Quote:
Originally Posted by Dianna Malfoy Hogwarts! Yay White Team.
"I think that schools abroad do teach with the same amount of vigour because it's still part of history, history that have shaped our world even though it will not have much of an effect to the ones being taught to, Although I also think that maybe they taught with different perspectives depending on their view of the subject." Dianna said as she lowered her hand.
She faced her group mates. So..
"I guess Hogwarts and it's students felt glad because..because it is our school representing the home of the tournament.." she said. Just a suggestion.. Quote:
Originally Posted by Canoir Greengrass We'll have Hogwarts..Yaaaaaaayyyyyyy..!!! "Umm. I think it's feels like Déjà vu. If I'm not mistaken that Hogwarts has been chosen as the host of The Triwizard Tournament at 1994 and Cedric Diggory was killed that day." she said. "And as Hogwarts students I felt honored and afraid at the same times. Honored because Hogwarts was being chosen again as a host to this tournament and afraid if something like in 1994 Triwizard Tournament happen again." she added then she looked back to her parchment Quote:
Originally Posted by Deniiz Evan had been sitting in his corner, trying to keep up with every answer people gave. He hadn't participated, for everything he was going to say had already been said. But right now, only two people had talked in their group, and only one of them had touched his point of view a little. So, clearing his throat while ordering his ideas in his brain, he turned to his team mates and explained his thoughts.
"I believe, Hogwarts will be pretty honoured," he started with an edge on the last word. "However, we, of course, could not avoid any fears that the history would repeat itself. Therefore, we would probably take extra care that nothing would happen." He paused, thinking for a few seconds before going on. "And of course, perhaps prepare even better to avoid any inconvenience." Quote:
Originally Posted by Dianna Malfoy Dianna listened to the girl's explanation.
"Yes and also that after the first time in centuries when the tournament was to be held again, Harry Potter was one of the chosen champions for Hogwarts." she added. Quote:
Originally Posted by Canoir Greengrass "Yeah I agree with you." Freya said. "As a host to this tournament Hogwarts should increase vigilance so something like in 1994 Triwizard Tournament won't happen again this time" she added.
Freya nodded at the girl opinion. "Yeah. Thank Merlin that no one under seventh year being chosen this time." she laughed. "History will repeating itself if that happen now." she sighed. Quote:
Originally Posted by PattyH. Patroclus listened to the girls who had spoken first, they both presented excellent points, and the boy nodded in agreement.
However the grilled cheese sandwich he was currently devouring, still made him quite crazy, "I think we as Hogwarts are estatic about it, but can understand that the other schools may be jealous, but as Dianna said, we had Harry Potter, I mean hello? Harry Potter! If any school was going to hold the re-started Tournament, come on, it has to be the one that taught him how to defeat,Volde-Jackson!"
Patroclus smiled, then took a massive bite, nomnomnomnomnom Quote:
Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu Ellie chewed on her sandwich. She was on number two and savoring every bite. Or else sandwich four will come tooooo fast.
"Well." she repositioned herself, "I think ANY school would be honored to host. I mean... it's a legendary event. Many people have died when it was hosted at other schools as well. It's just hands down cool."
All this Harry Potter stuff. It's disgusting. Quote:
Originally Posted by CreativeAllie18 Alice thought about the question. Well to be honest when it came to muggle wars even though the major ones like WWI and WWII weren't fought here, the Americans still had their own role to play, and were still involved, even if it wasn't on their own soil. Not to mention they were major focus points in just about every History class she ever had.
"I think it would be taught with just as much vigor, even if it didn't take place at the other schools it still involved them, you know?" Alice shared with her teammates.
Alice nodded at her thoughts. "I agree. I wonder if any of the other schools are angry that it's not being held at their school? Although Hogwarts should feel pretty excited that it's being held here again," Alice said with a smile. Quote:
Originally Posted by Canoir Greengrass "Volde-Jackson??Okay seriously though what's wrong with Jackson and White Team?" Freya tried to hide her giggled but the name so hilarious. Before this guy the grilled cheese guy said something about Michael Jackson too. "But I must admit Volde-Jackson?That was hilarious. I could see now that the Dark Lord and Michael Jackson are spinning in their grave." she laughed. Quote:
Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl
Schweeeeeet! The professor liked Team White's answers. Booya. They were just so awesome. And smart. And they had grilled cheese. Fletcher grinned as he gobbled another sandwich. Deeeelicious lesson.
He raised a brow at the next question, about the Triwizard Tournament.... in which he was a Champion. Gulp. The grilled cheese sandwich in his hand suddenly didn't taste so good.
"Yeahhhh.... I agree," Fletcher said, glancing down at his sandwich with a frown. "Hogwarts was probably pretty pumped, just like we are this time around. But I bet we had to give concessions to the other schools since we got to host it....."
And that girl who'd said only seventh years could enter.... yeah, she was wrong. GULP. He nodded at Rae, not really wanting to say anything. Quote:
Originally Posted by hannah_bry27 Autumn took a bite of her yummy grilled cheese sandwich. "I think she just meant that they're all of age?" she said, looking with a shrug at the girl who'd said the seventh-year thing for confirmation. She could be wrong, but she figured that was probably what the girl had meant. After all, this Fletcher guy was a sixth year, wasn't he?
Thinking more about the question at hand, she said, "You know, I think I'd be excited no matter where the tournament was being hosted if I was participating. But of course, I'd be super proud for it to be held at my school. It's quite an honor, isn't it? And it's also cool because the Hogwarts students who aren't champions can still watch and support their classmates. I think overall, Hogwarts is really excited to be holding the tournament. I know I'm excited to be a part of everything happening, however indirectly." Quote:
Originally Posted by alohomora♥ 'Well every school would be honored to host event like this. However, the Tournament is extremely dangerous, and Champions have died while competing. And it happend again. But who cares where is event being held when someone innocent died like Cederic and many others. Right now i would feel more scared than honored.'' Jacqueline said and joined her white team again. Quote:
Originally Posted by Steelsheen Leaning back in his seat, Salander gave the Professor a half-smile. White Team is not doing bad at all. It wasnt everyday that Salander would find himself in the company of people who were hilarious and smart. Or just smart period.
Silently he breathed a sigh of relief when White Team was assigned to represent Hogwarts' POV. Salander speaking in behalf of the Durmstrang perspective would probably not be the best thing, anybody at the Slytherin Table's Opening Feast would tell them that.
His attention shifted between the members of his group as a spoke. Volde-Jackson? He leaned his head towards Fletcher's direction and chuckled "Dude, maybe the first Tournament Challenge would be-- y'all will be doing the Moonwalk while singing 'Smooth Criminal'. In A ccapella. "
Leaning forward he tossed in his two bits "Well, its easy to say that Hogwarts will be a very proud host school --- I mean just look at how it is now, all the effort of setting up the school and accommodating the guests..." although Salander kinda wished they didnt have to accommodate a particular guest, or maybe just have that hulk bunk away from the Slytherins, preferably somewhere where he has to climb all seven floors of the castle ".... but then you gotta think that not everybody is all happy-pappy with this. Say for example, what do the house elves really feel about all the extra people they have to support? 'Pretty sure some of the guests would have special requests. The house elves has to support that on top of what they're already doing. Or what about the Hogwarts accountant? I'm sure that person is just thrilled having to scribble down all those extra numbers on the expense account. Or what about the Headmaster? I mean we can see that he's real proud of Hogwarts hosting, but just think that he's responsible for everybody-- foreign guests included. Is he really happy having to worry if the guests are feeling comfortable in the castle? If they like the food? If they feel too warm, cold, tired, bored?.... What does he really feel about the possibility that any one of us could get hurt during the Tournament season? " ”Yes, Miss Malfoy, That is the point I was trying to get across before, different perspectives on the same event in history. History is still history, but it is just delivered in a different manner. I hardly think that abroad certain events would be covered in depth as they are here though; as such details might not involve them.” she replied to the young Slytherin. "Yes, I’m sure all the students and professors were happy to have such an honour to be hosting the tournament again, especially after its lengthy hiatus." she added before moving to the next student.
"Yes, Miss Salvatore. That is actually the year I was thinking about. But I really highly doubt that anything that severe will be happening this time around. If it was not safe, do you really think that the tournament would continue being held year after year?" Yes, there was a bit of danger involved and all, but would they really put the children in that much danger? No, nothing terrible was going to happen.
Noticing the young Slytherin in the corner, she nodded as he voiced his view as well. "Mister Cartwright, yes I believe you are on to something. With such an honour bestowed on Hogwarts, I’m sure that extra precautions were put into place. Safety of all the students is after all, our main concern. With what has happened in the past, I highly doubt that anyone would not think to be prepared for anything possible incidents."
Turning her attention back to the two Slytherin girls, she listened to their conversation. It was nice to see them relating it back to present day, be she was a bit concerned as they weren’t completely staying focused on what she was trying to focus on. Perhaps she would have better luck with the next students. Oh it was Mister Hudson, this should be interesting. "Okay, it is clear that the school would be excited and perhaps the itself was a bit over confident about it with who they had as champions, but really that was neither here or there."
Well, she did have high hopes for the team to offer something a bit more, but there were still more students to hear. Moving on she looked to the young Ravenclaw and smiled. "Yes it is a legendary event and in its history there have been many incidents that have resulted in injuries and possible death, but those would have happened no matter which school hosted the event."
Again, she turned her attention to the next student and smiled to the Gryffindor. "Miss Page, I’m sure it would be taught at all the visiting schools, but would it be taught in the same way or would the same light be shined on it. We have to remember that each person will interpet what they are taught in a different way and went passing on that knowledge it is very possible that it will be shown in a different light."
At least each team was discussing their views, it was going rather nice in her opinion.
Turning her head slightly, she looked to Fletcher and smiled. "Yes, thank you for adding that fact. Each school does get the honour of hosting and perhaps it is just the luck of the draw. I do believe that maybe not everyone is all that thrilled about the hosting being here though. Yes, the vast majority was probably pumped, as you say, just I’m sure there might have been a few that weren’t pleased by it." Was it really possible for everyone to be happy about it?
With the addition of more opinions, she nodded and took note of what each person had to add. They were all coming up with what the same general idea and there wasn’t much debate, even if a few of them were a bit off topic with the time and all. She would allow it just this once.
About to move on to the next team, she heard the another voice and stopped to listen again. "Thank you, Mister Salander for bring up that point as well. There is a lot to take into account when something like this is taking place. It isn’t all about the champions and the tasks, the tournament affects a lot of people, creatures and things. It’s rather refreshing that you mentioned that."
Yes, she really did like how this team thought. They made her smile with their answers. "Again you have nicely presented all the opinions that I was looking for and even managed to surprise me with some of your answers. Good job." she replied as she turned to the last team.
Now it was the moment of truth, Team Beauxbatons was the quietest team and she worried a bit about just what they would come up with.
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