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XanaSnape · 02-19-2009, 03:34 AM

Professor Kazimeriz had changed the contents of the chalkboard:

At each seat, there was a quill and ink set and a parchment:

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name:
House:
Year:

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.

Please complete this worksheet and I will collect them before class begins. If you have unresolved spell damage from the hex and jinx exercise, please queue up at Healer Byron's chair and she will assist you.

Professor Kazimeriz sat at his desk, near the chair where Healer Byron sat. He was making notes in an ancient book while he waited for the students to return to class.

ooc: RP coming in and filling out the worksheet, or queueing up and getting healed by Healer Byron (angelwing, who will be here for the duration of class) if you're hexified or jinxified. When we have a good number of people in the class, I'll begin. This final portion of lesson one will last about 2 days so every time zone can play.

*PhoenixRising* · 02-19-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

Kazimeriz nodded, listening to the students explain their experiences. "Very good. The single most important thing that you need to learn for defense of any kind is to be aware... to constantly assess and re-assess your situation and be alert. Prior to the exercise, we talked about the difference between hexes and jinxes and the ongoing debate about which is more nefarious. Now that you have had experience both offensively and defensively, what is your opinion about which is more unpleasant- a hex or a jinx?"

Dominic listened to the other students speak in response to the Professor's newly posed question first. To be honest, he didn't really thing either a hex or a jinx were unpleasant. Well technically both were unpleasant, but compared with being cursed or something . . .

Raising his hand, the fifth year spoke nonchalantly, "Well Professor, I think that neither a jinx nor a hex would be more unpleasant than the other. Together they are both quite equally unpleasant, as they offer effects that are not exactly desirable. Although, if I absolutely had to choose, then I would say that a jinx is more unpleasant because it even says in its definition that it is a spell that is deliberate in causing damage or other negative effects."

dan arjay · 02-19-2009, 10:38 AM

Daniel lined-up for the attention of the Healer. He was not hexed or jinxed, but he was bruised from the fight. He also wanted to be checked for any irregularities.

He then took a seat near the wall on the right side of the classroom and looked at the seat work that was waiting for them.

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Daniel Robert James P. Kaiser
House:Gryffindor
Year:Third

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
On a personal note, aside from the DADA classes, I have not experience any dark arts in my life. But my grandfather always talks about the adventures of his in-laws with the Dark Magic.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
Not as an experience but, my grandfather and my father used to show me the effects of the curses using something aside from any family members of ours.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
Yes, I do. I really wanted to be an Auror. And at the moment, I wanted to make the best of what I can learn form the DADA classes.

After finishing the seat work, he listened to the professor talking about the experiences they had.

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

Kazimeriz nodded, listening to the students explain their experiences. "Very good. The single most important thing that you need to learn for defense of any kind is to be aware... to constantly assess and re-assess your situation and be alert. Prior to the exercise, we talked about the difference between hexes and jinxes and the ongoing debate about which is more nefarious. Now that you have had experience both offensively and defensively, what is your opinion about which is more unpleasant- a hex or a jinx?"

Daniel raised his hand and answered, "Professor, I think the jinxes are more unpleasant than hexes. Because hexes are sometimes used only to annoy or play tricks on people. And besides, jinxes have more grave result that hexes which has a lighter effect like changing a body part of disfiguring it." He inhaled a huge amount of air after saying his answer and sigh.

ewrocks15 · 02-19-2009, 11:44 AM

Bonnie looked down at the sheet before her and immadietley started to fill it in whilst listening intently to Professor Kazimeriz; it felt good to be back!

Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Bonnie Laylwood
House: Ravenclaw
Year: 5th

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
I've been taking classes since my arrival at Hogwarts.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
None.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
I intend to pursue D.A.D.A in both O.WL. and N.E.W.T examinations because my ambition in life is to travel the world and write a great novel about my adventures and encounters. But my parents have other intentions for my future.

Felixir · 02-19-2009, 01:15 PM

Jake looked darkly over at Plymouth, itching send just one more stinging hex towards those available ears. Grrrrrrrrr! He would get him back, even if the boy did have to flush his head down the boy's toilet.

She signed up for it, we all did. In a real situation, you would not stop.

What's more unpleasant? The boys toilet...

Jake raised his hand. "Sir, in my experience from today, the hexes were the more unpleasant. Like, the stinging hex was torture for me, and I got the hurling hex thrown at me too, that felt pretty bad... well, actually that one was lethal," Jake smiled a little mentally, remembering.

Grrrrowlll...

He sat back and wiped his mouth on his sleeve, still tasting the toilet paper.

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Jacob Jakers Dale Blackly-Upstead
House: Hufflepuff
Year: First

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
None.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
None.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.

Probably not... I want to play quidditch or something, but I suppose it's important to excel and pass the coursework anyway, just in case.

Leeness · 02-19-2009, 01:53 PM

Varius had filled out the form when class had commenced once again and it turned out something like this:

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Varius Numerus Tipps
House: Hufflepuff
Year: First

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
Not really. Just the stuff I have read in books.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
Unfortunately not. I've been in the dueling chamber against Daphne Hopton, does that count?

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
I'd like to do it for fun, but I dont plan on pursuing a career related to the Dark Arts.

Varius sat and listened to his other classmates who had had experience with the Dark Arts.

EquestrianGal88 · 02-19-2009, 02:15 PM

Freya took a form and filled it out, careful not to give an overly abundant amount of information.

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Freya Nadine Skyler-Lorenssith
House: Slytherin
Year: Seventh

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
Homeschooling / training / work;restrainings and deaths.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
As far as personal experience goes, yes I have had experience, but mostly on the recieving end while homeschooled. Although I have had quite a bit of casting experience as well.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
It is possible. I am not yet sure what profession I want to pursue, most likely healer or research. I enjoy a challenge and using my mind to solve problems and discover new things. Plus, helping others has always been a priority of mine.
However, I think that in any career it is crucial to know DADA, you never know what might happen.

'That's right, you never can be entirely sure of what could happen. Even if you were just tending to a patient, there's still a chance that another witch or wizard or something else could force their way into the ward. And it is a healer's duty to protect their patients...from illness or other harm, whether they are present or not.' As far as experiments went, Freya really didn't want to think about that right now, she could already feel her face heating up.

ewrocks15 · 02-19-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape
Kazimeriz nodded, listening to the students explain their experiences. "Very good. The single most important thing that you need to learn for defense of any kind is to be aware... to constantly assess and re-assess your situation and be alert. Prior to the exercise, we talked about the difference between hexes and jinxes and the ongoing debate about which is more nefarious. Now that you have had experience both offensively and defensively, what is your opinion about which is more unpleasant- a hex or a jinx?"

Once she had finnished the form, she put it to one side to be collected and then raised her hand to speak.
"Professor, it's difficult to compare", Bonnie spoke clearly "but I would say a hex can deffinatley be more brutal. But then again they both have terrible consequences when in the wrong hands. Therefor I think it's the caster that really makes a difference"

Becky · 02-19-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack's notes

Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Jack Mosier
House: Hufflepuff
Year: First

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?

Do you reallllllly want to know

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.

~~bwaha, yes, try the curse that's on my family~~ Nope

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.

~~Yes~~ No ~~Yes~~ No Dunno

Jack sighed and watched the people getting healed, he had been lucky enough to only get hit by small, minor spells, he looked around for Agie, he wanted to know if she still thought he was crazy, he wondered who her friend was aswell... It'd be nice to meet her.

geraldinechang · 02-19-2009, 02:45 PM

Jane took the form and filled it up.

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Jane-Elizabeth Louise Antoinette
House: Gryffindor
Year: Fourth

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
D.A.D.A class mostly

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
1st year(some Slytherin boy muttered something and snakes came flying in my direction, the Snakes multiplied when cut, fainted halfway running, don't remember what happened next)

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
Naww.. I think I'd like to be a Potions Administrator for Accidents and Catastrophies. I love to mix and match ingredients in the kitchen and have successfully conjured Babbling Beverages, Boil Cure Potions, Sleeping Draughts, Strengthening Solutions, Wit-Sharpening Potion and currently reading up on how to brew Wolfsbane Potion. I also have a library full of Potions books, since my great great great grandmother was an alchemist.

Jane returned the form to the Professor's desk.

roey · 02-19-2009, 02:54 PM

[QUOTE=XanaSnape;7867252]Professor Kazimeriz had changed the contents of the chalkboard:

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Chalice filled out the sheet.
Name: Chalice Swan
House: Gryffindor
Year: 2nd

1. Personally no, but I've seen people get cursed.

2. Saw a girl get slug eating curse put on her in a duel.

3. I have no intent on persuing a career in which I would need NEWT level Defense against the Dark Arts. I would prefer a more peaceful postition like healing or teaching or something to that effect.

MerriMalfoy · 02-19-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

Kazimeriz nodded, listening to the students explain their experiences. "Very good. The single most important thing that you need to learn for defense of any kind is to be aware... to constantly assess and re-assess your situation and be alert. Prior to the exercise, we talked about the difference between hexes and jinxes and the ongoing debate about which is more nefarious. Now that you have had experience both offensively and defensively, what is your opinion about which is more unpleasant- a hex or a jinx?"

Miranda moved from her seat to the line in front of the nurse. Besides, she really couldn't sit with her knees still mostly reversed. While waiting, she raised her hand.

"Professor? At least from what I saw today, hexes were more unpleasant. Not that the jinxes exactly looked pleasant either...but the hexes looked, and felt, more painful and...aggravating. Also, I found it harder to concentrate on the hexes."

She looked around the room, spotting the Ravenclaw girl, Lasca, she had hit with jelly-legs. "Sorry!" she mouthed quietly. Spotting Jake, the Huffie who had hit her with the knee-reverse, she stuck her tongue out.

Anna Banana · 02-19-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

"I trust from your damaged bodies that everyone got a fair bit of experience in field dueling and practice in the art of constant vigilance in defense." He stood, leaning on his cane. "Before we begin our discussion on curses, I would like you to share some of your experiences... and please tell us what you learned, as well, from the exercise." He leaned back against the desk, waiting to hear their stories.

Anna raised her hand to share some of what she learned while playing the little DADA game earlier in the day. "I learned that you should always be aware of who or what is around you at all times. You shouldn't take a nice, calm, and quiet corridor for granted, because you never know who or what you might encounter. You should also not take a conversation with anyone, friend or not, lightly, because they could cast a spell on you at any moment. I also learned that speed counts for a lot while in the middle of a duel. You've got to be prepared to quickly defend yourself by blocking a spell, dodging a spell, or retaliating," she said.

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Originally Posted by XanaSnape

Kazimeriz nodded, listening to the students explain their experiences. "Very good. The single most important thing that you need to learn for defense of any kind is to be aware... to constantly assess and re-assess your situation and be alert. Prior to the exercise, we talked about the difference between hexes and jinxes and the ongoing debate about which is more nefarious. Now that you have had experience both offensively and defensively, what is your opinion about which is more unpleasant- a hex or a jinx?"

ooc: i'm off for a few hours - bedtime for Xanas! -- but I'll be back in about 5 hours or so to pick back up. Like I mentioned, this class will run until Friday evening with Q&A on curses and an exercise, then homework will be assigned.

Anna raised her hand once again. "Based on the conditions of some of my classmates, I'd have to say a jinx is more unpleasant. The jinxes seem to have made a more lasting, unpleasant experience for those unfortunate enough to have been hit by one," she said. "The hexes are still unpleasant, as well, though."

Amira With a C · 02-19-2009, 06:36 PM

Camira shifted uncomfortably as she tried to fill out the worksheet. Truth be told, she really didn't want to fill it out. It would make her- well, what if this made the professor biased against her. There was no going around though, it seemed.

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: Curses
Name: Camira Alexandria Yaxley
House: Slytherin
Year: Fifth

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
Intensive training on casting certain dark spells not inclusive of unforgivables, but inclusive of "tardus" spells, liberia curses, and certain dark rituals such as Anima Sola.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
I was repeatedly subjected to short, but frequent bouts of the Cruciatus Curse until I was able to handle them without showing any outward signs of pain. Likewise, I was subjected to the Imperius Curse until I was able to overcome it. I've cast many minor curses, mostly during training at home and in the dueling arena here. There are a bit too many to list, I'm afraid.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
I believe so. I am currently thinking of pursuing a career as an auror or a healer, both which I believe require advanced knowledge of DADA. An Auror, for obvious reasons, and a healer because it is difficult, if not impossible to treat something which you have no idea about.

Disneymaniac · 02-19-2009, 06:46 PM

Theo pulled out his little pencil and began to fill out the worksheet.

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Originally Posted by Worksheet

Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Theodore Newtington IV
House: Slytherin
Year: 2

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
None

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
No

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
No. I want to be a spaceman or a zoo keeper.

Golden Monkey · 02-19-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

Jake raised his hand. "Sir, in my experience from today, the hexes were the more unpleasant. Like, the stinging hex was torture for me, and I got the hurling hex thrown at me too, that felt pretty bad... well, actually that one was lethal," Jake smiled a little mentally, remembering.

William looked over to Jake and felt his cheeks redden. Turning to look at the professor he put his hand up. "From my experiences today, I'd say the knee-reversing hex is much more dangerous than any jinx I've come across Sir. It' hurts, it incapacitates you and it makes you want to cry like a little girl. So yeah Hexes are much more potent than jinxes Sir." he stated glancing over to the girl who had helped him.

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

Elizabeth had been sitting quietly in the back of class, once more near Denton for some reason, filling out the form that had been left on the desk. She felt kind of strange since, unlike what appeared to be most of the rest of the class, she was reasonably unharmed. Even though it was only because of her ability to cast shield charms, and dodge things. And she had caught the boy she had helped going up to the nurse, which made her feel even stranger since it made her think she had done something wrong.

So here she sat, not speaking. Even though it seemed like hexes were worse to her. At least, with being a personal witness to both the hurling hex and the knee-reversing hex. Once she finished writing, she set the quill down on the paper, setting her badge on the desk next to it, and waited for something else to happen.

William looked timidly at his savior and leaned across the table to whisper to her, "I'm sorry, you did a good job but I was still in pain." he whispered softly, keeping an eye on the professor in case he had overheard. "Thanks for your help." he added before sitting up straighter and writing things down on his parchment.

hufflepuff_keeper_11 · 02-19-2009, 08:25 PM

Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Set Avis
House: Hufflepuff (the best one)
Year: First

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
Not much, my friend had her parents killed with dark arts

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
I am heavly experienced in Charms and know many spells

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
Any career should have a basic understanding of DADA, but not
perticularly. I want to be a diplomat. like my father.

Please complete this worksheet and I will collect them before class begins. If you have unresolved spell damage from the hex and jinx exercise, please queue up at Healer Byron's chair and she will assist you.

PadfootAndTheWolf · 02-19-2009, 09:13 PM

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Chris Potter
House: Gryffindor
Year: Second

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
Not much really i've seen it doen before.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
No but i have traveled around the world with my father and he is a historian and we were in the Ministry of Magic in China and somone broke in and killed a woman we were on the same floor.
3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
Well i was thinking about being an auror but i think i may apply for a job in the Department of Magical Education.

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roey · 02-19-2009, 10:23 PM

Chalice saw Chris Potter and waved. 'Be happy, I came to class today.' she thought, hoping that nobody was a mind reader in here.

PhoenixFlame · 02-19-2009, 11:27 PM

Ludo entered the DADA classroom. His hand went to his stomach as he sat down. The Hurling Hex left a bit of aftershock. He hadn't eaten a thing all day.

Parchment lay waiting for him. Ludo took out a quill and filled out the survey:

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Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Ludo Snicket
House: Ravenclaw
Year: Sixth

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?
Apart from DADA classwork and O.W.L preparation, very little. I think I had a great great grandfather that dabbled in the Dark Arts, but was arrested by a team of Aurors.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.
No, heard about pleanty...but never a witness.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.
N.E.W.T level is my goal...and I'm sure I'll need knowledge of DADA as my goal for a profession is Healer at St. Mungo's.

Setting down his quill, Ludo listened to the class discussion.
Thinking over the last question asked, Ludo raised his hand. "Professor? Personally I feel a jinx has more damaging effects on a wizard or witch...though, after the lab I've learned not to underestimate a good Hex either."

DeathEater24601 · 02-20-2009, 01:39 AM

Seymour plopped down at a desk and took out his quill, beaming as he filled out the parchment.

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Originally Posted by The Parchment

Defense Against the Dark Arts: CURSES
Name: Seymour Addams
House: Slytherin
Year: Second

1. What is your personal experience with dark arts, if any?

None directly, but our herbology professor last term was one of the Undead and probably practiced the Dark Arts and my mentor defends the weak from the Dark Arts on a daily basis, which is one of the reasons why he had to leave Hogwarts last term.

2. Have you had personal experience with curses specifically? If so, explain.

Not that I know of so far.

3. Do you intend to pursue a profession that will require you to excel in DADA or pass N.E.W.T. level coursework? Explain.

Most definitely. As a knight's humble squire, it would be wise of me to learn DADA anyways, but if I'm ever to become a knight like Will or even a mage, it is essential to know as much of the craft as possible.

XanaSnape · 02-20-2009, 01:56 AM

Professor Kazimeriz watched as the students filled out their paperwork and each spoke a bit about their experience with hexing and defense. It seemed that the game worked-- they were slowly learning to increase their levels of awareness.

Excellent.

"As your responses seem to indicate, this exercise has taught you more about the value of never, ever letting your guard down. To do so invites danger, and the wisest defensive maneuver is to never be placed in a position where you are taken by surprise." He casually pointed his wand back toward his chalkboard, which erased itself. "Now, as you have personally experienced, the terms 'hex' and 'jinx' can be used interchangeably, for they both reference spells with mild to moderate negative effect. Let us now turn out attention to curses." He grinned at the children in the room with a creepy, almost hungry glint in his eye... the look of a madman with a dastardly plan. "Who would like to explain what exactly a curse is and how it differs from a hex or a jinx?"

Disneymaniac · 02-20-2009, 01:57 AM

"Curses are bad joojoo," Theo said. "They make you hurt in bad ways."

highjinx · 02-20-2009, 02:05 AM

Cam raised his hand. "Curses are much worse than a hex or a jinx, considering they're the most dangerous dark arts there is. It's used to inflict pain to others and is actually considered dark magic. They differ from hexes and jinxes since curses need more intent within them."

emjay · 02-20-2009, 02:08 AM

Mariel widened her eyes slightly at the professor's expression as he asked his question. Sure, the guy seemed like a great teacher and the lesson had been pretty amazing so far, but that didn't make him any less scary. And that look in his eyes like he was about to eat someone, similar to the witch in that horrible Muggle story Hansel and Gretel, didn't make it any better.

Raising her hand, she attempted an answer. "Curses are spells cast with the intent to harm someone. They are usually more powerful and malicious than hexes or jinxes."

EquestrianGal88 · 02-20-2009, 02:09 AM

Freya raised her hand, "Unlike most hexes and jinxes, curses often cause severe bodily injury, such as in the mind or body, and even death when used in excess. Unless we are speaking about the killing curse, where it's only purpose is to destroy and opponent for good. The damage of curses can be either external or internal. They are not meant for warning, they were created specifically to inflict pain...that's how I see it anyway." 'Probably made just so that others could have authority over others. Inspire fear and you can control almost anything....'

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