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PadfootAndTheWolf · 08-10-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Lissy Lou

Jack didn't feel like arguing with Anna again--because duh, he'd lose. He had given it a shot, though. And that was all that mattered. Instead, he turned to Chris, who was also against his stance, and cleared his throat once more.

"While it is definitely true that today's Ministry is more understand, Prefect Potter, wouldn't that mean that, if house elves WERE unhappy with the way things were being run, that they would stand up for themselves now? As you said, we have a much more tolerant Ministry than we ever had during Dobby's time--and therefore, the House Elves would have no fear of coming out and taking a stand. But because none of them have stepped forward to speak on behalf of their rights, I think that leads us to believe that House Elves are not unhappy with their current conditions."

"And while it is also true that there are undoubtly people out there who mistreat house elves," Jack continued, "It is also true that classes, such as our History of Magic class, are teaching us about the history of these creatures and therefore teaching us tolerance. House elves are now serving a generation that has been taught to treat them with kindness, therefore making their lives much more enjoyable. Serving is and most likely always WILL be a joy for the elves, and the more people we have who treat them with kindness in return, the more they'll enjoy their jobs."

Chris nodded politely as Jack made his points on the subject. Chris waited for him to finish and then said what he had to say, "Well Jack what I meant by the idea of us having a more understanding Ministry was that we can help the House Elves speak up, because no matter what your stance is on the situation at hand, you pretty much have to agree that somewhere there is a house elf too scared to speak up. Yes they could stand up for themselves if they were brave enough to do so, but if they wanted our help, we should make sure we are there."

Chris looked down at the note he had made from Jack's second point. "Jack you are very correct about the one thing though. This Histroy of Magic class has taught us, no matter what your stance on the House Elf changes, tolerance of these wonderful beings." He finished up on a goood note. He really felt for his cause but the people he was debating with weren't enemies, just good friends with differences in opinions.

08-10-2009, 03:35 AM	#29 (permalink)
PadfootAndTheWolf formerly: DanialRadFAN01 Bicorn Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On SS of course! Posts: 16,991 Hogwarts RPG Name: Kiera Burton x6	House Elves who wnat change Post #4 Gaga Mafia Monster : MURPHY : Kelvin's SS!BFAM : Roro's Evil Twin : Ravlyndor : Gopher Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Lissy Lou Jack didn't feel like arguing with Anna again--because duh, he'd lose. He had given it a shot, though. And that was all that mattered. Instead, he turned to Chris, who was also against his stance, and cleared his throat once more. "While it is definitely true that today's Ministry is more understand, Prefect Potter, wouldn't that mean that, if house elves WERE unhappy with the way things were being run, that they would stand up for themselves now? As you said, we have a much more tolerant Ministry than we ever had during Dobby's time--and therefore, the House Elves would have no fear of coming out and taking a stand. But because none of them have stepped forward to speak on behalf of their rights, I think that leads us to believe that House Elves are not unhappy with their current conditions." "And while it is also true that there are undoubtly people out there who mistreat house elves," Jack continued, "It is also true that classes, such as our History of Magic class, are teaching us about the history of these creatures and therefore teaching us tolerance. House elves are now serving a generation that has been taught to treat them with kindness, therefore making their lives much more enjoyable. Serving is and most likely always WILL be a joy for the elves, and the more people we have who treat them with kindness in return, the more they'll enjoy their jobs." Chris nodded politely as Jack made his points on the subject. Chris waited for him to finish and then said what he had to say, "Well Jack what I meant by the idea of us having a more understanding Ministry was that we can help the House Elves speak up, because no matter what your stance is on the situation at hand, you pretty much have to agree that somewhere there is a house elf too scared to speak up. Yes they could stand up for themselves if they were brave enough to do so, but if they wanted our help, we should make sure we are there." Chris looked down at the note he had made from Jack's second point. "Jack you are very correct about the one thing though. This Histroy of Magic class has taught us, no matter what your stance on the House Elf changes, tolerance of these wonderful beings." He finished up on a goood note. He really felt for his cause but the people he was debating with weren't enemies, just good friends with differences in opinions.