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Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow  Moxley's smile was a reassuring one as she listened to the Claw go on about his muggle studies troubles. They were understandable and the fact that David seemed interested in learning despite his confusion said quite a bit. And yes, the mention of the trains earned a Moxley grin. Good on him for coming prepared.
"The thing I've always loved most about Muggle Studies is that it enables us to see that muggles are driven by the same basic needs that we are and their methods of satisfying these needs are often inventive and extremely interesting. I also like that studying muggles makes my appreciation for magic so much greater. I don't take my ability for granted." So the passion was there and necessary for success. "Start by finding a muggle object you're interested in. Research it. Try and figure out its function and then make a connection to something we use in the wizarding world that is similar. Making connections, that's what Muggle Studies is about. Once you've found that common ground, I think it'll come easier to you."
Could he tell how much she loved teaching this subject? She LOVED it. Could--could he get out his pocket notebook and write all this down? Davie's eyes were growing wider by the second. He hadn't considered these finer points of Muggle Studies, and was suddenly wondering why he'd been so afraid to ask Miss Moxley anything. He should have come to her office LAST year, really. She was SUPER smart! The stuff about needs and not taking magic for granted--- it was brilliant! Well done! What a speech!
"Yes ma'am, a Muggle object. Like your...." He looked around the room, briefly, so certain that Moxley had a collection of something... he just couldn't quite recall what it wa--- "ducks?" Yes, she collected ducks! "Okay! That's a fine idea, professor. Making connections. Yes. Do you know if we have any books about or by Muggles in our school library, that you would recommend I check out?" Sure, he could ask Mr. Kitridge that, but he was here now, and he'd already embarrassed himself in front of one adult today by seeming ignorant, so he didn't really want to embarrass himself in front of his Head of House too.
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