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emjay · 11-14-2014, 03:51 AM

SPOILER!!: Ian

Nessa nodded, still giving Ian her full attention.Hmm.. it saddened her that he thought he had damaged some friendships or thought that he no longer had any friends. But it seemed that Josephina had taken care of things, hopefully to the boy's satisfaction, but she knew the Hufflepuff Head of House was very kind and helpful. She had little doubt. And she didn't think she knew a lot about teenage boy stuff, but she did think she knew where he was going with it and a look of understanding crossed her face.

"Oh there is still plenty of time for that," she smiled kindly. It did seem to her that there were a lot of younger couples recently which was cute in a way but also struck her as odd that there were so many. "Not everyone is ready for that kind of thing at the same time. But I do understand what it is like to feel that everyone around you has a boyfriend or girlfriend and if you don't, maybe you feel left out.." She knew that from experience and it wasn't always a good feeling. "It's completely normal to not want to be in a relationship at your age.. not different at all.." Though perhaps if many of his friends were, she could see how he'd feel that way.

But there was more and she looked at him curiously, giving him her attention once again. Oh yes.. her initial thoughts had been somewhat correct, though she wasn't completely sure that he was muggleborn, perhaps just more attuned to the differences between magical and non-magical folk. She remained silent for a moment once the boy had finished, thinking on how to best proceed. "Yes, your parents and Professor Cassie are correct," she finally started. "At least with those who are unfamiliar with wizards and witches. It is to protect us and them.. and it is a little complicated. Perhaps I should have a lesson on the secrecy statute.. do you think that would be beneficial?" She thought for a moment. If she could make it fun and interesting, that might be a good lesson for her to have. She wasn't sure she could fit it in this year, but next year for sure if she couldn't.

"A long time ago, witchcraft and wizardry was not hidden.. it was practiced out in the open. Many muggles did not like this for one reason or another.. it's been speculated that they might be jealous or frightened of what they did not have or did not understand. Some just thought it was evil. And then people were getting hurt or killed because of it. Many were muggles accused of witchcraft and they could not defend themselves or escape with magic because they could not use it. And so magical people thought it would be best to put in some laws to help protect everyone."

That was a really heavy question and she wasn't sure that she was thoroughly explaining things, but that was it in a nutshell. "But you shouldn't feel ashamed of who you are," she said giving him a reassuring smile. "Be proud of being a fine young wizard. We don't hide because we are ashamed, we keep things secret to protect those who need it or can't themselves." It was like they had a duty to do. She wasn't sure if she had answered his question or if he had more about the statute but it did give her some ideas..

11-14-2014, 03:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
emjay DMAC & DERP Pygmy Puff Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: working Posts: 18,082 Hogwarts RPG Name: Phoenix Marchbanks Ravenclaw Fourth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Wiley Whittebrook Hufflepuff Second Year x12 x5	Unforgivably Cursed \| adultescent SPOILER!!: Ian Quote: Originally Posted by Edward Penguin Ian noticed the professor seemed to be doing her best to make him feel comfortable. He was grateful for that, though it wasn't exactly the most life shattering thing he was here for. It was more or less to feel how it was to be from a muggle family in a wizarding world. Thanks, he told her. At her question, Ian looked at her. Well. I suppose it's partly my own fault. I had friends when we got on the carriages, but I screwed that up from that point forward on the carriage ride and into the opening feast, but Professor Hadley helped that particular situation. I don't know how to explain it. Maybe it's normal teenage boy stuff. Everybody seems to be coupling off and well, other than one girl, I haven't really been interested in that. I feel like maybe I'm different that way. Now, even that one girl doesn't really interest me. He shrugged and looked at his toes as he talked about this part. Seemed a bit odd to be throwing that all on the professor, especially since she hadn't exactly had much contact with him before. That wasn't even the main issue, though it kind of mattered here at the school. The big issue though, and took another deep breath and continued is more about back home. I talked to Professor Morgan and she said it was normal. My parents won't let me talk about being at Hogwarts or anything else. They said, and Professor Morgan agreed, were trying to protect me from people. I'm curious how the issues between muggles and wizards happened. How come there is a statute about keeping magic secret from muggles? It seems like if we were more open with who we were, maybe muggles would be more accepting of us. I feel like I have to hide who I am at home and I don't think that's fair. Why can't I be proud of who I am? I didn't choose to be this way. Ian had read about how people were mean to people who were different than they were. It was wrong and he wanted to understand. Nessa nodded, still giving Ian her full attention.Hmm.. it saddened her that he thought he had damaged some friendships or thought that he no longer had any friends. But it seemed that Josephina had taken care of things, hopefully to the boy's satisfaction, but she knew the Hufflepuff Head of House was very kind and helpful. She had little doubt. And she didn't think she knew a lot about teenage boy stuff, but she did think she knew where he was going with it and a look of understanding crossed her face. "Oh there is still plenty of time for that," she smiled kindly. It did seem to her that there were a lot of younger couples recently which was cute in a way but also struck her as odd that there were so many. "Not everyone is ready for that kind of thing at the same time. But I do understand what it is like to feel that everyone around you has a boyfriend or girlfriend and if you don't, maybe you feel left out.." She knew that from experience and it wasn't always a good feeling. "It's completely normal to not want to be in a relationship at your age.. not different at all.." Though perhaps if many of his friends were, she could see how he'd feel that way. But there was more and she looked at him curiously, giving him her attention once again. Oh yes.. her initial thoughts had been somewhat correct, though she wasn't completely sure that he was muggleborn, perhaps just more attuned to the differences between magical and non-magical folk. She remained silent for a moment once the boy had finished, thinking on how to best proceed. "Yes, your parents and Professor Cassie are correct," she finally started. "At least with those who are unfamiliar with wizards and witches. It is to protect us and them.. and it is a little complicated. Perhaps I should have a lesson on the secrecy statute.. do you think that would be beneficial?" She thought for a moment. If she could make it fun and interesting, that might be a good lesson for her to have. She wasn't sure she could fit it in this year, but next year for sure if she couldn't. "A long time ago, witchcraft and wizardry was not hidden.. it was practiced out in the open. Many muggles did not like this for one reason or another.. it's been speculated that they might be jealous or frightened of what they did not have or did not understand. Some just thought it was evil. And then people were getting hurt or killed because of it. Many were muggles accused of witchcraft and they could not defend themselves or escape with magic because they could not use it. And so magical people thought it would be best to put in some laws to help protect everyone." That was a really heavy question and she wasn't sure that she was thoroughly explaining things, but that was it in a nutshell. "But you shouldn't feel ashamed of who you are," she said giving him a reassuring smile. "Be proud of being a fine young wizard. We don't hide because we are ashamed, we keep things secret to protect those who need it or can't themselves." It was like they had a duty to do. She wasn't sure if she had answered his question or if he had more about the statute but it did give her some ideas.. __________________ started like a knight in a fairytale_______________________________________________ ended like a moth in flames______________________ ______________________don't you worry I'll be fine _________________________________________________you were good for the plot line