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SPOILER!!: Individual Replies SPOILER!!: Olivia P :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Govoni  Now...about ways to improve the world. Olivia did have ideas about this. But before she could properly answer, Professor Newton's wording had thrown her off. Did she mean how one might make the world AT LARGE a better place? Including with the muggles? To be safe, she resolved to give a two-part answer. "I wasn't sure if you meant to include the entire world in this theoretical question or JUST the magical side, but...to the latter, I think more sanctuaries for endangered magical creatures would be a smart move. I think we've become more conscious as a people about the importance of protecting our own magical environments and ecosystems." Which included protecting the creatures that made those places their home, right?
"As for how we might help muggles, I think helping to purify their water supplies might be a good start." She'd read a brochure her mother had brought home over the summer concerning something called W.E.R.P.S. It was all about environmental protection. "Did you know that only 1 percent of the Earth's water is actually available to sustain people?" In her opinion, it was irresponsible for magical folk NOT to help out in the muggle world. IRRESPONSIBLE.
Yep, it was obvious that Olivia wasn't in a good mood today. That was perfectly fine and hopefully she would feel better soon. On top of that she had given very good responses. [b]"Both are okay. The focus is a bit more on the Wizarding world, but it is definitely nice to think of ways to help out muggles. "Very good suggestions! Endangered creatures need protection and so does the water supply."
SPOILER!!: Melbourne :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimist.Prime Raising her hand she waited until she was called on before speaking ”I’d have to say a really good and helpful thing would be to try to protect the waning bee population” like did anyone else know about how few bees there were left in their world? They were already endangered back in the beginning of the century. Maybe maybe someday they could be back off the list like how Manatees were off of that list….she wanted that so much. "I bring up bees obviously because they're going extinct and...well, if they die off we don't have anything to pollinate plants and the plants are how we get oxygen...without oxygen or plants we have no life and therefore we'd all die" yes she was morbid and dramatic but it was needed to be heard.
Aaah, the bee population! Rosalyn liked the answer. [b]"Very good, Miss Sorin-Ward! We definitely need to do that both for ourselves AND the muggles.
SPOILER!!: Stasya :) Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverTiger It was an important question. She wanted to know if there was any food at the castle she could trust, but asking the professor didn’t seem like the right thing to do. Not when they were supposed to be answering the question that had been asked, and she had raised her hand nearly as soon as Liv had stopped talking. “I agree with Liv. Making the world better for creatures is just s important as making it better for people, and besides, maybe that would make it better for people too because then the creatures wouldn’t be scared that we were going to hurt them,” she said solemnly. Plus that stuff Mel had said about bees, but bees were creatures too.
Rosalyn smiled. "Very good point, Miss Dalgaard-Volkova. Animals definitely are important just like us and deserve to be protected." The last point, however only applied to some creatures; it was doubtful that chimeras for instance would ever be gentle with humans.
SPOILER!!: Vivian :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimothy Oh, time for the lesson. Vivian nodded as Professor Newton started off. When the question was finally asked, Vivian took a few seconds to think and... well, as always, she always spoke the first thing on her mind. The blonde raised her hand to answer. "Respecting human rights, Professor, as well as other creatures like goblins, centaurs, and house elves," she said with hand gestures and a nod after she spoke. Like what Miss Hermione Granger did during her fourth year... the S.P.E.W. thing. It was a brilliant idea, Vivian thought.
Rosalyn smiled as the girl took her hot chocolate and thanked her. It was no trouble at all. And more about protecting others. Wonderful! "Very good, Miss Fairfield. Everyone deserves to have their rights protected, be they humans like us, or the house elves."
SPOILER!!: Emmeline :) Quote:
Originally Posted by NifflerFan Raising her hand, Emmeline smiled shyly up at the professor before giving her answer: "It's not just bees and creatures in general that need protection, but there are other endangered ones too. And some that get all crowded in certain areas, like dragons, because they need bigger and better sanctuaries to be really happy." The dragon thing was in one of the library books Emmeline had recently checked out, so she thought it was still correct. Anyway, dragons had HUUGE wing spans so she figured their sanctuaries should always be bigger so they could have as many babies as they wanted and all of the species could thrive. "Bigger sanctuaries would help make sure that all of the dragon species could have decent numbers, by having more babies." Baby dragons were important too.
It was interesting to note that most of the students who had responded so far were more interested in protecting animals/creatures over humans. That was interesting, and something that Rosalyn could fully support because they needed to be looked out for just as much as humans did, and many of them didn't have voices. "Good! I really like that. We definitely need to have better sanctuaries for both dragons and other endangered species," Rosalyn agreed with a smile.
SPOILER!!: Jessa :) Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo
Yeah, that would cover the question regardless of which the Professor was actually hinting at. This meant she'd have to consider it from both ends. "I can agree on the increase in creature sanctuaries, Professor. It'd help with the statute but it'd also make sure we don't lose our own creatures to muggle curiosity or fear." Whichever happened first.
"With the muggles, I think we could help them with their research. Maybe help them make greater discoveries that can help them with health or whatever other areas they may need the help." If they would even accept the help....and if they could actually find a way of helping without breaching the statute. It was always such a thin line.
Jessa added a good point on the statute. It was always nice when students brought that into account when it came to things. "Wonderful! The statute is definitely an important matter when it comes to such concerns. Dragons and muggles do not mix well." Hopefully the students were aware of such things happening in the past. "Research is a big one," she agreed. "It's harder to help muggles for that very reason, but it is nice to think of what we could do for them." But yes, there was that statue in place.
SPOILER!!: Skylar :) Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising
And lesson was starting. How could they make the world a better place? Start by not spreading fake rumors. Raising her hand, because it was a fantastic suggestion, Skylar spoke, "Not spread lies or rumors. Because lies hurt people and feelings. And it leads to hard feelings."
Oh. Well, that was a different answer than the others were going with, but Rosalyn appreciated it very much. And it definitely worked to make the world a better place. "Very insightful, Miss Diggory. Everyone would be a lot happier if there weren't lies and rumors everywhere, and that would certainly make the world a better place."
SPOILER!!: Tenacius :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Steelsheen "Well we can work on being a little bit more generous and a lot less greedy." he replied upon raising his hand. "Part of the reason why theres this seeming scarcity of resources isnt just because its being mishandled or abused, but also greedy people just claim everything for themselves for the sake of saying its theirs. So whatever paltry resource is left for everybody else and they struggle over that. And then all the bad behaviors arise due to that struggle. Its a vicious cycle."
Another answer that wasn't too far off from what Miss Diggory had just suggested; working to make the world a better place by being more decent as human beings. "Excellent, Mr Salander! The world would definitely benefit from being more generous. Even things like giving a few dollars to a homeless person would help." It didn't have to be a huge thing to help better things.
SPOILER!!: Rooney :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Shanners Slightly panicked as their class got started, Rooney only half listened to the question given to them by their Professor before putting his hand into the air. "Paying the kindness forward, Professor." That was something good, yes? His brain was still with the horrible thought of him being a discussion point.
"Wonderful, Mr Bronwyn!" It was nice to see that there were quite a few people advocating for human decency. "I definitely believe in paying things forward." That was a good way to spread kindness and positivity throughout the world.
SPOILER!!: Dora :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Erindipity Raising her hand she chewed her lip before beginning to speak. "Well if we are referring solely to the Wizarding world... well this actually help the Muggle world too. In its own way. If we could eradicate the prejudices of blood status and such it would help us greatly. Bring a sense of peace to our world. But the same could be said for certain things in the Muggle world, as well. Doing away with antiquated ways of thinking and what not." Yeah. That was all she needed to say, really.
Blood status was one of the things that Rosalyn felt was a non-issue now. Not in the sense that people didn't care about it anymore, but in the sense that they SHOULDN'T care about it. Of course that still happened, however... "Very good, Miss Umbridge! We definitely need less prejudice in both our community and the muggle one. They deal with things like racism and sexism even now." Of course she was not going to get into those topics in detail; they were controversial!
SPOILER!!: Althea :) Quote:
Originally Posted by thekraken She thought about the question for a few minutes, until a concrete idea came to her. Althea quickly raised her hand to offer her opinion. "If we're only focusing on the wizarding world, then we also need to reevaluate how wizards treat and view those categorized as 'Beasts'. We pretend that we see them as equals, but that is not the case at all. Preaching about peace and tolerance isn't enough, we have to critically evaluate our own social history and learn from our mistakes." This was particularly concerning topic for her, as she also did not understand how anyone could continue to have house-elves under their employment in 2092. It was ridiculous.
Rosalyn couldn't help but smile as Miss Kenning gave her contribution. "Wonderful! Take five points for that insightful suggestion, Miss Kenning." This was an issue that she felt definitely needed to be considered. "This is part of the wonderful things about history; it can be used to look back on the past and evaluate what we have done wrong and how we can improve." And that was one of the reasons why she enjoyed this subject so much.
SPOILER!!: Kimi :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Saz Hale Kimi listened to the professor's question and raised his hand and said "We need to make sure we look out for one another and if we have done wrong then we have to work hard to make those wrongs right again" Kimi wasn't sure if it was correct but it sounded like it was along the right lines
Another response relating to human decency. It made Rosalyn happy to see so many of her students wanting to make the world better through simple means; these were the kinds of things that could easily spread. "Very true, Mr Kovalainen. We definitely need to do both things." Good job!
SPOILER!!: Katherine :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin
"Curiosity, Professor, and invention. We make the world better by asking questions and seeking solutions. It's made us healthier, by inventing medicines or indoor plumbing, and it makes us happier by inventing toasters and roller skates. Among so many other things."
Aaah, a practical idea! Rosalyn smiled. "Indeed! Creativity is behind so much of what helps to make the world - including inventions. There are a lot of things that we have to be thankful to a person for inventing." That went for both the wizarding and muggle communities of course.
SPOILER!!: Sophie :) Quote:
Originally Posted by DancingQueen
"I think that people can make the world a better place simply by being themselves. It is so refreshing to come across people who aren't afraid to show their true personality instead of the personality that is considered 'popular' or 'the norm'. On the flip side, I hate out when people are afraid to share who they truly are. It makes me feel uncomfortable being around them if they aren't comfortable with who they are."
Rosalyn had to admit that this wasn't a response that she had been expecting, but it was a VERY good one. She was impressed! "So very true, Miss Flightdatter! The world would be happier if everyone was themselves. It is never a good thing when you are scared to be yourself because you are worried about rejection or ridicule." Sadly is was something that a lot of younger people faced.
SPOILER!!: Lucy :) Quote:
Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu "Contribution," she ventured to contribute, "Putting something into the world. Leaving something behind. An invention," as Katy said, "Or even just an idea." Basically, leaving an influence upon someone made the world better.
Another student thinking along the lines of invention. Rosalyn smiled and nodded. "Leaving a positive mark on the world is definitely a very good thing. Inventions are definitely one of the best ways to do that." Be it an object, spell, or potion.
SPOILER!!: Shayla :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Daydreamer11 Finally, Shay raised her hand. She wasn't sure her answer was the best or most important, but it's what she came up with in a pinch. "Well, one thing that we can do to make the world a better place is to take care of the environment. You know, plant trees, don't pollute, things like that. In the muggle world there is recycling. We need to make sure that the earth is still livable for us and for future generations.
Excellent! A suggestion relating to the environment! There had been a couple of those, and they pleased Rosalyn. "Very good! I am sure that Professor Myers would agree with you on the tree thing. We only have one Earth, and we need to do our best to make sure that it stays healthy."
SPOILER!!: Derfael :) Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Thinking a moment if he had anything of any REAL significance to share - he wanted to share something SPECIFIC - which naturally meant he drew from his idol and raised his hand. "Loads-s-s of people in his-s-tory left an impact becaus-s-se they taught us-s-s s-s-something. Like...expos-s-sing things-s wrong and kept s-s-secret that ought not...OR..." His eyes lit up and his voice began to quicken. "...going out into the world and doing all kinds-s of res-search and S-STUFF to write guides-s and things-s for us to us-s-se to better understand the world we live in. LIKE what Newt Scamander did with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Making a guide to help people [i]understand why we should be protecting creatures instead of killing them."
WHICH played into what his friends and classmates were saying about the need for creature sanctuaries and protecting certain species and YES.
"Basically...being well informed about things-s. Imperfect unders-standing is-s often more dangerous than ignorance," he quoted for extra effect.
"Wonderful answer, Mr Ashburry-Hawthorne! We definitely need to be well informed about our world in general; researching and applying what we learned to teach others and make a difference. Newt Scamander is a wonderful example of this. Take five points for that well thought out contribution!" Rosalyn smiled at him.
SPOILER!!: Henrietta :) Quote:
Originally Posted by Lady of Light "I don't think I have anything more to add to what others have already said, professor. I do think knowledge and awareness is very important. People should be more aware of all the pressing issues, problems that the world is facing.. however big or small.. be it magical or muggle.. and try to understand them. They could also help come up with a solution and contribute to the society in their own way. It maybe be small but it would still matter. Each person's contribution would matter. The thing is.. they should want to do it. They should want to take an intiative. It may not be very practical but it's still a thought."
Henrietta might have felt like she didn't have very much to add to the discussion, but she still made a good point. "Wonderful, Miss Kramer.
That is a very good way to put it; there are so many things in the world that can be made better, and we should all be aware of them and help contribute in whatever way we can." That was the heart of the matter basically.
As students contributed, Rosalyn took each suggestion and wrote it down on the board:
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Originally Posted by Black Board - (Bigger) sanctuaries for endangered creatures
- Helping purify muggle water supplies
- Trying to protect bee populations
- Respecting the rights of both humans and other creatures (eg. house elves)
- Helping muggles with research/making greater discoveries
- Not spreading lies/rumors
- Being more generous and less greedy
- Paying it forward
- Eradicating prejudice (eg. blood status for wizards and racism for muggles)
- Reevaluating how wizards view and treat those labeled as 'beasts'
- Looking out for each other and correcting wrongs
- Curiosity and invention
- Being yourself
- Contributing and leaving something behind
- Taking care of the environment (eg. planting trees)
- Being well informed/aware
A very good list if she said so herself! She was definitely proud of her students for coming up with so many ways that they could help improve the world for both wizards and muggles. Of course they were focusing more on the magical world than the muggle one, but it was still nice to get them thinking about that area as well. It would be wonderful to help muggles out, but a lot more difficult because of the Statue of Secrecy, and on top of that, this was a class on wizarding history. "Okay, wonderful job everyone! I am very pleased with what you have all come up with. Basically there are a lot of ways that you can help make the world a better place, be it through kindness or planting trees or inventing something. Helping to reevaluate laws and statues that need it. And so on." She paused for a moment before continuing. "Now as I am sure you all know, there are several people who have helped make things better for you and the wizarding world as a whole." Yes, they were leaving the muggles behind now. "They could have been inventors of some kind, advocates, politicians, researchers... anything." Really this was a broad subject and she was aware of it; but she knew that everyone had different opinions on stuff like this.
"I would like for you to tell me who you think has made the best contribution to the wizarding world. You can list more than one person if you want to. I just want to know who it is and a bit about what they have done to improve the wizarding world." OOC: Great job, everyone! I think I got everyone, but if I missed anything I am very sorry! I will be moving things forward again in approximately 24 hours.
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