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Ameh · 08-11-2009, 04:12 AM

Looking at Celandine right now hurt Raiden's heart a little bit. The look on her face as she presented her points was just... not her. At all. It was much better when she'd finished speaking and wrinkled her nose. Taking that as a cue that he could respond, Raiden stood and chewed his bottom lip for a moment before starting.

"I'm going to... represent House Elves That Want Change," he stated clearly, voice faltering a little. "Celandine was right in saying that House Elves are not human. They're definitely not. But that doesn't mean they don't have the means to initiate change. In Harry Potter's time, the house elf Dobby took the initiative and went against his master to warn the opposing forces of what was to come. Had he not taken it upon himself to do such things, despite his master's wishes, certain things wouldn't have happened how they did and it's everything could have turned out completely different. A house-elf became the crux of that change that tipped the scale from one side to the other." He paused and took a breath. Debating with Celandine Toussaint might prove to be a bad idea; it was already tiring to stand at the opposite end. "As for the right to want change, any sentient creature has the right to want something. We as humans put ourselves so much higher than those we classify as creatures, but in the end we're just the same as them. They breathe and walk and blink and all that stuff. We do the same. Just because we might be classified as a bit more intelligent than they doesn't mean that they should be denied the ability to want. Even a cat wants sometimes; granted, they're simple wants such as food, water, snuggles... but they're still wants."

Merlin's Pants, debating. Debating was as bad as fighting.

"I believe, personally, that we've been shown that there are house elves out there who want change in the world. Not all of them are for change, many are happy as things are. But just because the majority is content doesn't mean that we can't stand to have a change for those that are unhappy with their situation. They want to be treated justly and all that, and they should be. Throughout history we've seen many, many battles for rights. Over 100 years ago, girls had to protest and fight for the same rights as boys had, because it used to be thought that they were inferior to boys. House elves aren't exactly the same thing, but it's close. Just because they're a little different doesn't mean we should be allowed to deny them the right to speak out for change. Those who want change should be allowed to have it."

08-11-2009, 04:12 AM	#36 (permalink)
Ameh DIMC Boggart Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 29,830 x4	house elves that wants change, post 1 ♥Dunkin \| Pixie's Precious Pea \| kpop goddess \| sneaky sounder \| forever slytherin♥ Looking at Celandine right now hurt Raiden's heart a little bit. The look on her face as she presented her points was just... not her. At all. It was much better when she'd finished speaking and wrinkled her nose. Taking that as a cue that he could respond, Raiden stood and chewed his bottom lip for a moment before starting. "I'm going to... represent House Elves That Want Change," he stated clearly, voice faltering a little. "Celandine was right in saying that House Elves are not human. They're definitely not. But that doesn't mean they don't have the means to initiate change. In Harry Potter's time, the house elf Dobby took the initiative and went against his master to warn the opposing forces of what was to come. Had he not taken it upon himself to do such things, despite his master's wishes, certain things wouldn't have happened how they did and it's everything could have turned out completely different. A house-elf became the crux of that change that tipped the scale from one side to the other." He paused and took a breath. Debating with Celandine Toussaint might prove to be a bad idea; it was already tiring to stand at the opposite end. "As for the right to want change, any sentient creature has the right to want something. We as humans put ourselves so much higher than those we classify as creatures, but in the end we're just the same as them. They breathe and walk and blink and all that stuff. We do the same. Just because we might be classified as a bit more intelligent than they doesn't mean that they should be denied the ability to want. Even a cat wants sometimes; granted, they're simple wants such as food, water, snuggles... but they're still wants." Merlin's Pants, debating. Debating was as bad as fighting. "I believe, personally, that we've been shown that there are house elves out there who want change in the world. Not all of them are for change, many are happy as things are. But just because the majority is content doesn't mean that we can't stand to have a change for those that are unhappy with their situation. They want to be treated justly and all that, and they should be. Throughout history we've seen many, many battles for rights. Over 100 years ago, girls had to protest and fight for the same rights as boys had, because it used to be thought that they were inferior to boys. House elves aren't exactly the same thing, but it's close. Just because they're a little different doesn't mean we should be allowed to deny them the right to speak out for change. Those who want change should be allowed to have it." Last edited by Ameh; 08-11-2009 at 10:44 AM. Reason: ...fixing a stupid typo. Ameh's... fingers...