 Slytherindor ♛ The Crazytastic Besties ♛ Shan Watson ♛
Simon wished Evan had gotten the blue card. He would have been excited to see young Master Nam play devil’s advocate. His arguments were always articulate and peppered with facts. Eyebrows raised, he was surprised that Evan was able to bring up the Neo-Alliance. Yes, Simon had hoped to cross that bridge. He eyed his students looking for a few in particular. Before he could comment on Evan’s well constructed argument, Scarlett Mordaunt interrupted with the fact that the Ministry was corrupt. Her argument wasn’t really based in facts but perhaps she was going for an emotional one. She definefly had a good description for it.
Simon was quite chuffed that Ash had a sensible opinion. She had a blue card but he was quite pleased with her construction of her argument. The shades of grey were the precise point….
Claudine was next and she built off of Ash’s prior points. Additional defense for the Ministry now… The Ministry repeated students to Beauxbatons. He remembered hearing that from his sister. It had occurred at least three or four years after she had graduated. “Perhaps corruption is natural… Citizens must help maintain the checks and balances..”
Simon smirked as Noah Mordaunt delivered his argument with a question. He gently raised his hand, motioning him to begin his discussion. That was true. “It can be defined as such…” He nodded before listening to Mordaunt’s argument more. It was the perfect example of weaving facts into an argument. Perhaps Mr Mordaunt had a future career in law?
Now Mr Trent took a different approach to his peer with said eye roll but he quickly recovered with excellent examples. Referencing Marlene McKinnon and Colin Creevey was brilliant. He paused, waiting to hear the final argument before applauding Mr Trent’s efforts. Then Mr. Jones jumped in, supplementing his argument with more facts, ranging back to Unctuous and Septimus. Mr. Trent and Mr Jones also would do well in a law career too. “Well said.”
There were a few students who were quiet (Ivy, Lydia, and Valentina) in particular so he offered them a kind smile. Kinsay looked -perhaps- uncomfortable? Simon wasn’t sure at this precise moment. Not to fear the exercise and class would be over soon.
Violet was the last to speak to offer her argument. Ah yes! The argument he was waiting for. He gave her an encouraging nod and watched her work her magic through the art and magic of persuasion. She was also well spoken and well thought out. She took a different route compared to some of her peers but still a good route. “An excellent point. Thank you, Miss Blackthorne.”
“ In debate, there is no ultimate right or wrong - that is let up to interpretation, opinion, or the jury. A well constructed argument can sway the group’s thoughts especially played to the right level of logic and emotion. There are always ulterior motives at work.” He checked his pocket watch, realizing the class had flown by quicker than anticipated.
“Unfortunately we will have to call class here for today but please keep your cards. I will be hosting a smaller debate later this term where we will role play it. We will need a court artist, lawyers, jury, and witnesses. If you’re interested in participating, please come see me after class and we can discuss. Class dismissed.”
OOC: Hi folks! That’s it for class today. We are out of time! I will - if people are interested- open up a separate thread for a Debate  I had a debate planned (hence the colours) but we can open up a different thread if y’all want to do that. Thanks for coming!
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