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DH Vixen · 02-05-2011, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

Hmph.

Jake was clearly not happy, but he'd behave for both Professor Welton and Neptune.

Bah.

He raised his hand slightly. "Well... crups. Their forked tail thing gets docked. Because of muggles." Ugh. "It's awful."

As was this TOPIC.

Department of Edumacation, we're looking at YOU.

"Yes, that's a good example. A rather awful act indeed. To draw less attention to the wizard community, such things happen. One point for Jake."

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Originally Posted by Macavity

Simon listened, taking a few notes in the process but kept mostly quiet as the rest of the class responded. At the latest question, he did however raise his hand, an example coming to mind from previous history readings and lessons. "One example was when Harry Potter was tried by the Wizamagot for using the patronus charm in front of his cousin," he supplied as he lowered his hand.

"Another good example Simon. One point."

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Oh, so the professor already knew her name, hmm? That was pretty cool. She'd either seriously done her homework, or she was really, really good with names. Sierra had gotten a single house point, too! Sure, it was only one little point, but it was also step closer to securing the house cup for the Slytherins!

The professors had been given a curric--what? Was that supposed to be some sort of guide to teaching, or something? Sierra could just picture it now. It probably looked something like this:

Professors' Guide to Teaching
- Muggles
- Muggles
- Muggles
- Oh, and try and get muggles in there somewhere, too.

...meh. Raising her hand, she offered an answer to the latest question. "Would the hiding of Quidditch pitches be an example of the Statute in use? I know there are lots of charms in place to hide pitches from muggles, and pitches usually have to be located in areas of deserted moorland so muggles have less of a chance to see them," she suggested.

"That is a good one as well. One point.

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Originally Posted by Harry174

Simon looked at the Professor, how on earth was he suppost to know this and HOW on earth did you use a statue? He thought long and hard but nope nothing came to him okay he would have to guess. "Professor did an Artist make the statue of someone famous and then decided that he didn't like it so sent it off to a different country, who didn't like it and they sent it of too another country and so on? after awhile it came to a country that liked it and so they decided to put it up, maybe it was a big statue, like the angel of the north and then people come to see it because they think it is something special." Simon smiled. "And then maybe the Ministry took the statue and put it somewhere because they liked it and thought it reminded them of something." Simon stopped there nearly out of breath.

Upon hearing all of Simon;s answer, she blinked for a moment. "That wasn't exactly what I was asking for, but I will say you do have a good imagination." she smiled. Yes, it was completely out of left field. Completely, but that was just what she needed to focus on her lesson.

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Originally Posted by Emily_Potter

Emily's heart sank, every lesson seemed to be a muggle studies lesson. It was getting irksome. Either way at least she's earned a point for her house already, this brightened her mood somewhat.

Ooohh the statute of secrecy, Emily raised her hand.
"Well the the law was first signed in 1989 though it didn't come into effect until 1692. It became the Ministries responsibilty to monitor the use of magic within their respective countries, this includes under age wizardry, control of magical creatures and control of magical games and sports. All with the focus of hiding magic and our world from muggles. Clause 73 states that wizards are responsible for concealing any magical creature or beast, beings and spirits from muggle eyes. If a muggle should be harmed or should witness such magical being then the wizard responsible will be dealt with by the Ministry. An example of this was when an unconcealed Kelpie was spotted in scottland by a muggle and is now known in the muggle world as the Loch Ness Monster."
She rattled off her answer.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Statue? Wait, was that right? Kurumi thought it was the Statute. "Professor, the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy is a law that safeguards non-magical people from the wizarding world," she explained putting a little extra emphasis on the word Statute. "I've read that Scotland and Tibet have breached Clause 73 the most. In Scotland, non-magical people have created the story of the Loch Ness Monster due to repeated sightings of a large kelpie. Or, in Tibet's case, there are large numbers of Yeti sightings."

"Those are excellent examples as well, girls. One point for each of you."

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Originally Posted by aussiegirl

Again Mia raised her hand in the air. "Besides hiding witches and wizards away from muggles. They also put in a law to stop underage magic being used outside of schools. I guess that was to make doubly sure that Muggles did not get any sort of hint of our existence."

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Originally Posted by Mordanyes

"An example of the Statute in use would be the muggle repel charms that are used in magical areas, like Hogwarts and the Ministry."

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Originally Posted by Gabben

"They also helped put up the law to make under age wizards not do magic until they are of age. This was to help keep the secret of magic from muggles. Also they put up a lot of laws on not hunting magical animals like trolls or dragons."

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Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy

Raising her hand, Emmaleigh hazarded a guess. "Isn't there something about dragons? like they can't be kept as pets because the muggles will see them. That, and they are dangerous."

"Yes, more added precautions to stop the detection of our world to those outside. One point for each of you."

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Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz

"Are you grumpy now, Jake?" Giggle. Neptune wasn't so bothered that they were going over the same statute AGAIN. Just meant she'd have easy homework and more reason to pay attention to hiiiiiiiim and less to the topic at hand.

Speaking of hands, she raised hers. "Professor Lafay taught us that if we HELP a muggle out, we can't expect thank you cards from them. Because of the statute."

...

"Everyone knows it's polite to send thank you cards. Even muggles." As in, the statute was clearly below social standards.

"Very true, Neptune. It is polite to send a thank you card, but sometimes muggles don't want help. Some might see it as an invasion of sorts."

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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

"I am never grumpy," Jake murmured to Neptune, leeeeeeeeaning back in his chair. Well... he could be grumpy... if he was taking a nap and got woken up or something. That was never a happy situation.

His head hurt now, though.

Taking hold of Neptune's hand when it was all shifty and secret, Jake smiled. Neptune and her thank you cards were amusing and so... Neptune.

"They also picked a weird name for it. Why statute? It's super easy to say or write statue instead, and that's a whole 'nother matter."

Nobody thought of Jake and his fellow dyslexics.

Hm, so now he was wondering what a statue of secrecy looked like. Helloooooo distraction.

"It is formally called the Statute, but in old habits I do call it the Statue. I will try to refrain from that. Sorry class."

Old habits did die hard.

"I see you all seem to understand what the Statue states and what is looks like when put into effect, well for the most part at least."

Okay, maybe not everyone seemed to understand. But the lesson needed to move onward.

"What are the ramifications if the Statue is breached? In your own word please."

02-05-2011, 03:10 AM	#74 (permalink)
DH Vixen Moke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Amongst Magic Posts: 8,616 Hogwarts RPG Name: Zara Gwendolyn Monroe Sixth Year x11	Atypical Ravenclaw Bookworm // Hair Flipper Pro / / the edgy starbuckian // Hot Messie Quote: Originally Posted by Zoerawrr Hmph. Jake was clearly not happy, but he'd behave for both Professor Welton and Neptune. Bah. He raised his hand slightly. "Well... crups. Their forked tail thing gets docked. Because of muggles." Ugh. "It's awful." As was this TOPIC. Department of Edumacation, we're looking at YOU. "Yes, that's a good example. A rather awful act indeed. To draw less attention to the wizard community, such things happen. One point for Jake." Quote: Originally Posted by Macavity Simon listened, taking a few notes in the process but kept mostly quiet as the rest of the class responded. At the latest question, he did however raise his hand, an example coming to mind from previous history readings and lessons. "One example was when Harry Potter was tried by the Wizamagot for using the patronus charm in front of his cousin," he supplied as he lowered his hand. "Another good example Simon. One point." Quote: Originally Posted by Anna Banana Oh, so the professor already knew her name, hmm? That was pretty cool. She'd either seriously done her homework, or she was really, really good with names. Sierra had gotten a single house point, too! Sure, it was only one little point, but it was also step closer to securing the house cup for the Slytherins! The professors had been given a curric--what? Was that supposed to be some sort of guide to teaching, or something? Sierra could just picture it now. It probably looked something like this: Professors' Guide to Teaching - Muggles - Muggles - Muggles - Oh, and try and get muggles in there somewhere, too. ...meh. Raising her hand, she offered an answer to the latest question. "Would the hiding of Quidditch pitches be an example of the Statute in use? I know there are lots of charms in place to hide pitches from muggles, and pitches usually have to be located in areas of deserted moorland so muggles have less of a chance to see them," she suggested. "That is a good one as well. One point. Quote: Originally Posted by Harry174 Simon looked at the Professor, how on earth was he suppost to know this and HOW on earth did you use a statue? He thought long and hard but nope nothing came to him okay he would have to guess. "Professor did an Artist make the statue of someone famous and then decided that he didn't like it so sent it off to a different country, who didn't like it and they sent it of too another country and so on? after awhile it came to a country that liked it and so they decided to put it up, maybe it was a big statue, like the angel of the north and then people come to see it because they think it is something special." Simon smiled. "And then maybe the Ministry took the statue and put it somewhere because they liked it and thought it reminded them of something." Simon stopped there nearly out of breath. Upon hearing all of Simon;s answer, she blinked for a moment. "That wasn't exactly what I was asking for, but I will say you do have a good imagination." she smiled. Yes, it was completely out of left field. Completely, but that was just what she needed to focus on her lesson. Quote: Originally Posted by Emily_Potter Emily's heart sank, every lesson seemed to be a muggle studies lesson. It was getting irksome. Either way at least she's earned a point for her house already, this brightened her mood somewhat. Ooohh the statute of secrecy, Emily raised her hand. "Well the the law was first signed in 1989 though it didn't come into effect until 1692. It became the Ministries responsibilty to monitor the use of magic within their respective countries, this includes under age wizardry, control of magical creatures and control of magical games and sports. All with the focus of hiding magic and our world from muggles. Clause 73 states that wizards are responsible for concealing any magical creature or beast, beings and spirits from muggle eyes. If a muggle should be harmed or should witness such magical being then the wizard responsible will be dealt with by the Ministry. An example of this was when an unconcealed Kelpie was spotted in scottland by a muggle and is now known in the muggle world as the Loch Ness Monster." She rattled off her answer. Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Statue? Wait, was that right? Kurumi thought it was the Statute. "*Professor, the International Statute* of Wizarding Secrecy is a law that safeguards non-magical people from the wizarding world," she explained putting a little extra emphasis on the word Statute. "I've read that Scotland and Tibet have breached Clause 73 the most. In Scotland, non-magical people have created the story of the Loch Ness Monster due to repeated sightings of a large kelpie. Or, in Tibet's case, there are large numbers of Yeti sightings." "Those are excellent examples as well, girls. One point for each of you." Quote: Originally Posted by aussiegirl Again Mia raised her hand in the air. "Besides hiding witches and wizards away from muggles. They also put in a law to stop underage magic being used outside of schools. I guess that was to make doubly sure that Muggles did not get any sort of hint of our existence." Quote: Originally Posted by Mordanyes "An example of the Statute in use would be the muggle repel charms that are used in magical areas, like Hogwarts and the Ministry." Quote: Originally Posted by Gabben "They also helped put up the law to make under age wizards not do magic until they are of age. This was to help keep the secret of magic from muggles. Also they put up a lot of laws on not hunting magical animals like trolls or dragons." Quote: Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy Raising her hand, Emmaleigh hazarded a guess. "Isn't there something about dragons? like they can't be kept as pets because the muggles will see them. That, and they are dangerous." "Yes, more added precautions to stop the detection of our world to those outside. One point for each of you." Quote: Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz "Are you grumpy now, Jake?" Giggle. Neptune wasn't so bothered that they were going over the same statute AGAIN. Just meant she'd have easy homework and more reason to pay attention to hiiiiiiiim and less to the topic at hand. Speaking of hands, she raised hers. "Professor Lafay taught us that if we HELP a muggle out, we can't expect thank you cards from them. Because of the statute." ... "Everyone knows it's polite to send thank you cards. Even muggles." As in, the statute was clearly below social standards. "Very true, Neptune. It is polite to send a thank you card, but sometimes muggles don't want help. Some might see it as an invasion of sorts." Quote: Originally Posted by Zoerawrr** "I am never grumpy," Jake murmured to Neptune, leeeeeeeeaning back in his chair. Well... he could be grumpy... if he was taking a nap and got woken up or something. That was never a happy situation. His head hurt now, though. Taking hold of Neptune's hand when it was all shifty and secret, Jake smiled. Neptune and her thank you cards were amusing and so... Neptune. "They also picked a weird name for it. Why statute? It's super easy to say or write statue instead, and that's a whole 'nother matter." Nobody thought of Jake and his fellow dyslexics. Hm, so now he was wondering what a statue of secrecy looked like. Helloooooo distraction. "It is formally called the Statute, but in old habits I do call it the Statue. I will try to refrain from that. Sorry class." Old habits did die hard. "I see you all seem to understand what the Statue states and what is looks like when put into effect, well for the most part at least." Okay, maybe not everyone seemed to understand. But the lesson needed to move onward. "What are the ramifications if the Statue is breached? In your own word please." __________________ ♓ Zara ♊ Bale♓ Cora ♑ Sylvie♋Seb♐Lana Last edited by DH Vixen; 02-05-2011 at 03:18 AM.