 >_< Unforgivably Cursed | adultescent
What was silence good for? Plenty of things as far as this Slytherin was concerned. And he was just about to offer an answer when he heard the words of a younger Ravenclaw (Missa). Didn't know her personally, and wasn't sure of the name, but knew she was one of his sister's dorm mate.
"Sure, that works," he started as an expansion on her comment about silence avoiding an argument. "Until someone casts a spell at your back because you refuse to argue anymore." He cast a smirk in the direction of one certain cowardly lion (Lenora). But there was also a satisfaction in watching someone rant and rave while you silently watched them act like a crazy person. At least he could feel like the bigger person in that case.
But to answer the Headmaster's question. The obvious answers were sneak attacks, nonverbal spells, and for approaching easily spooked animals, but he heard his classmates offer all of those. Still, he had more thoughts to offer and he raised his hand.
"Silence can be respectful, sir," he began. "Especially when a teacher or another authority figure is speaking, one can give them their silence as a form of respect to show they are listening." And, just as important - "Silence can also keep people from revealing too much about themselves or giving away too much information, especially to one's adversaries." Considering he appreciated when people stayed out of his personal business and all.
__________________ started like a knight in a fairytale_______________________________________________
ended like a moth in flames______________________
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