Con_Stripes | 05-07-2010 09:48 PM | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomasina Riddle
(Post 9330714)
First of all it was entirely too early to be trying to think straight. And frankly Diggy couldn't remember if he had even blinked last night let alone why the house was suddenly short 50 points. He tried to blink away the sleep that was threatening to pull him back under and he was battling a raging sugar induced headache. A happy Diggy this did not make.
And on top of that one of the prefects was barking at people. Oh, that was just terrific. This year was starting out on the right foot. Yeah right. He rummaged around in the pocket of his robes for something, anything with sugar. If he was going to sit through a barking prefect, and a Slytheirn love fest he was going to need a pick me up. He found a stray ice mouse and he quickly popped it into his mouth. The sudden flush of sugar made his head snap up and his eyes almost popped out of his head. Was he turning into a sugar addict? Oh his mother would just love that...not.
Finally able to focus he blinked a few more times before realizing what topic was on the table. He raised his hand, this was a first. But he was going to do it. "Well I mean we are like a family and sometimes your family messes up and they do stupid things. But its up to you to help them get back on their feet. As a house I guess we have to learn that our actions not only affect one person but affects us all" He waved his hands around to include his housemates. "Being a Slytherin means we have to show the other houses that we care about each other enough not to mess up all the time." Whoa that was the most he had spoken in front of a professor in a long time. He held back the giggle that he wanted to let loose.
He was going to have to see someone about his sugar intake. | "3 points, Dillon." Truebridge nodded after listening to the boy's answer. "'Learn that our actions affect us all.' Very true." Apparently they were learning that very quickly. Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloody Baron
(Post 9330732)
The rattle of chains was heard well before the ghostly form of the Bloody Baron appeared through the centre of the dueling piste. Covered in blood and looking distinctly murderous, he glared around at the Slytherin students gathered. Were any of them worthy of his house?
One childe's answer caught the Baron's attention and he rattled his chains in chilling approval in the direction of Diggy Greenwood, though he still did not say a word. | Truebridge offered a respectful nod to the Bloody Baron. Quote:
Originally Posted by jacquesthevamp
(Post 9330737)
Sophie sat there, listening to everyones' answers. They were all right, she wondered if she should say what was on her mind. She took another look around the room and gulped. There were so many people in there. What if they laughed at her answer? What if she was wrong, would she lose more points over that? Sophie swallowed hard, she wanted her house to recuperate the lost points, therefore doing what ever was possible to get them. She raised her hand, stood up and cleared her throat. "Sophrina Sapphire, first year Slytherin." She introduced, proudly. "To be a Slytherin is to be as sly as a serpent, proud of our accomplishments and full of determination." She looked around at her fellow house mates. "We may sometimes be stereotyped as bad, greedy people, but we should use this as a motivation to work harder and change that. We are Slytherins, we are cunning and we are good people." She smiled and sat down. Her heart was beating nervously, not sure if what she said was right, but to her that's what a Slytherin is. | "Hello Sophrina." He istened to her answer. "2 points for your contribution. It is important to find motivation in all that you do." Quote:
Originally Posted by The1HBIC
(Post 9330755)
WHAT!?
Marie couldn't believe it. They were already 50 points down and classes hadn't even started yet. This was NOT the way to start a new term. She looked around the room for the little brats that were the cause of all of this. She wanted to teach them a lesson very badly but for now she would leave the teaching to Professor Truebridge. However, she did want her house to get their points back so she raised her had to answer the question. "Sir, I believe being Slytherin means doing whatever you have to to get whatever it is that you want by showing pride in who you while also being cunning enough to get what you want without getting in trouble or disrespecting yourself or your house. It also means that we are hard workers. Because we are Slytherin we have to work extra hard to prove that we are not nasty, evil little brats like most people think us to be." She glared around the room at the little monsters who thought it was fun to be so mean and disrespectful. | "Get what you want without getting in trouble." Ethan paused, "Strangely," Not at all strange considering he was Slytherin himself, "I am not particularly bothered by any of you getting up to no good, as long as you don't get caught and don't put yourselves or others in danger. Just know that if you do get caught, you will be punished far more severely as I expect more of you than what I do of the other houses. 3 points." Quote:
Originally Posted by Si
(Post 9330781)
Wait points? Seriously? Rasa got points...for AGREEING with someone!? That...was odd. Oh well. Points are points. "The name's Rasa. Rasa Giovanni." She gave a smile to Truebridge and looked at the ghost that had just arrived. So Hogwarts has ghosts eh? That should make things fun for Dino. Everyone else answering seemed to make perfect sense, even the one who sounded an awful lot like a kid who had broken into a candy shop. Too much sugar. Terrible thing. | "Welcome to Hogwarts and to Slytherin, Rasa." Quote:
Originally Posted by Slytherinprince
(Post 9330783)
Alaster smiled as he heard Sophrina's answer. What she just said made him proud to be a Slytherin. He also needed to take a stand for his house. Alaster stood up after the last person spoke. "Alaster Marvolo." Of course he needed to present himself. " Being a Slytherin is to represent our house founder, Salazar Slytherin, by being cunning. To show people that we are clever beings who strive for the best and don't settle for any little things. As it was said; we are not bad, just ambitious and hungry for success. Thanks." He said, proudly. | "Hello Alaster. 2 points for your contribution, thank you for mentioning the house founder." Quote:
Originally Posted by SarahLestrange
(Post 9330859)
She considered her HoH's question, well statement really, for a little while listening in on her classmates answers until someone mentioned her ancestor, Salazar Slytherin. "I believe Alastor Marvolo is right. Being a Slytherin means to represent. Represent my ancestor and the founder of this house, Salazar Slytherin and represent the past, present, and future of all Slytherins, showing that we aren't stuck up, mean or rude, and all those other things that fit into the stereotype that all of us have had to endure. I may be a first year but I do know about the history of this school, this house. Being a Slytherin doesn't mean that you have to love everyone you see or hate them either, but it's more about being yourself and letting that come through. It's about taking a stand and standing firm, doing whatever it takes to get what you want and believe in, and I want to prove once and for all that each Slytherin is their own person and one person doesn't make the lot. We don't fit into this stereotype that we've been put in just because we are Slytherins. I believe that being a slytherin is showing your colors for the shades they are, proving to others that your better than what they think, and of course doing whatever it takes to get what you want. Thank you. Oh, and by the way my name is Sarah, Sarah Lestrange-Riddle." She smiled her pearly White teeth and pushed her brown hair behind her ear. | "Thank you Sarah." Truebridge nodded once after listening to the first year. It was good to hear there were some first years who understood, at least... they appeared to be impassioned by the answers they gave. "2 points back for Slytherin house." Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Oerba
(Post 9330861)
Steve listened to everyone's responses, mulling them over in his head. -50 was definetly not a good way to start the term. So, Steve raised his hand and when he was called upon, said, "Slytherin means being independent and confident in your strengths, but at the same time, using your strengths to assist the house and to create a sense of teamwork and pride amongst your housemates." | "2 points. Teamwork and pride are things I'd like to see return." Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackLestrange
(Post 9330926)
Alice witnessed how her house mates stood up for their house, Slytherin. Never in her life has she seen this kind of unity. Her grandparents were right, Slytherins aren't selfish and this was proof of it. Alice felt that she had to share that with her mates, but she was too much of a shy person. She always told herself that she didn't have the courage to do something like give a speech or something that included a lot of people. Just take a deep breath. She told herself. What do I say? Alice stopped thinking and just raised her hand. Slowly standing up she looked around and took a deep breath. "First year Slytherin, Alice Black." She announced. "Many people think that we, Slytherins, are arrogant selfish people who only care about our own wellbeing. But they are truly wrong." Alice paused and smiled. "Look at us now, we are standing up for our house, for everyone in it. We are united and we are proving it right now. This is what being part of the Slytherin family is; we stick up for eachother and we have the right to feel proud of that. To feel proud of being Slytherins." Alice sat back down, her hands shaking. She was feeling the pride, the pride of Slytherins and for being brave enough to share it with her house. | "Yes. 2 points, thank you Alice. Right now you might be united against me, against the point loss and against the threat of future punishments, and that is a good start." Quote:
Originally Posted by Zellanna
(Post 9331041)
Lina was very very tempted to have her little cute wings right now. But that probably wouldn't help their case any. And she was vaguely wondering how to slip some of her own housemates some interesting candies. However, the better question was... what did it mean to be Slytherin? She'd heard many answers over the years. Among them... Lineage, social status, blood status... Why should such things matter so much? Slytherins had a history of having a bad name. Though, she had to admit she didn't think anything of it when she was sorted into the house.
After a bit of listening, she raised her hand, standing as tall as she could so she could be seen. "We hear these things all the time. We're told we're ambitious, and others think we are power-hungry. We are cunning, and others say we are sneaky. We have the knowledge and wit to manipulate others, but we are seen as bad or evil... nothing but trouble. Yet others know that we are people to look up to, even so. Voldemort, as an example... You don't gain followers because you act rude and cruddy all the time... you gain them because you do something that they respect, even if you're only pretending to be the good guy. However, not all Slytherins are evil, and not all bad wizards come from Slytherin."
A small pause, then she continued. "To be Slytherin is to have drive, ambition, leadership, and the potential to rise above the rest. We have the greatest potential for evil because ambition often equals a drive towards wealth or power. But we also have the will to rise above that and be whatever and whoever we want," she thought briefly of Violet, "no matter who others think we should be. We don't have to succumb to the rumors, to the conjecture, to the stereotypes. If someone expects us to be evil, or to hate, or to cause trouble, just being Slytherin we should be exactly what they don't expect. We should strive for the best potential and opportunities in all we do. That means respecting where respect is due; that means making strong allies who will support each other; and that means networking and taking things to the next level so that no matter where you turn, there is a Slytherin, or a friend of Slytherins, so that the world is yours to become whoever you wish to be in it. Because a person who makes nothing but enemies will find no ally when they need it the most, and is certain to find only defeat."
... She rambled again, didn't she? Slightly embarrassed, she sat down... which would have lost her in the group of students if it weren't for her bright hair. | "Spot on as always, Lina. 3 points and I'd like to request that you come and speak to me in my office when you have a moment." Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessica94ear
(Post 9331044)
Iris looked at Professor Truebridge; 50 points... That's really bad. How can TWO eleven year olds manage to lose them 50 points? ... She listened to what would happen if there was anymore disrespect. No Quidditch. No Hogsmead. This year would well and truely suck if that happened.
It took her a moment to think of exactly what she wanted to say before Iris rose her hand, "I think that being in Slytherin means being proud and ambitious; knowing where you want to go and what you want to do after school - having the drive to do everything you can throughout school to make sure that you get there." Iris paused and thought again for a moment, "The qualities of Slytherin say that we are cunning, and so I feel that being a Slytherin, we should use this cunning to stay out of trouble, instead of ending up IN trouble from a lack of cunning. Not that I'd ever, y'know, do anything to get me in trouble. I'm just saying; The Sorting Hat says that we're cunning, so we should use this skill if we ever were to do something against the rules." Iris stopped talking for a second and looked at Professor Truebridge, "I also believe that as a Slytherin, we also possess the qualities from the other houses, as well as the qualities of our own houses. I've seen through the past three years that plenty of the Slytherins' are just as brave as the Gryffindors', just as smart and witty as the Ravenclaws', and just as loyal as the Hufflepuffs." THAT was what Iris thought Slytherin was all about: The house that was better than all the other houses, that were just as good, if not better, as all the other houses - even if the history books didn't say so. Iris just hoped that Truebridge thought her answer was sufficient enough to gain the house some points back. |
"Very good. 3 points for your answer also, Iris and... welcome back to Hogwarts." Truebridge paused, "Just as brave but... I do hope a little smarter about that bravery." For example, the students who had been so rude right in front of the staff were in some ways brave, but also very, very stupid. Hopefully they'd be cured of that soon enough. Quote:
Originally Posted by Lislchen
(Post 9331083)
Nibbling on the Maple Fudge she had taken along - to a) calm down her growling stomach a little and b) to make her feel a little better - Nancy was standing there, leaning against the nearest wall, watching her fellow Slytherins explaining what it meant to be a Slytherin. See?! Why hadn't those annoying ones thought of that before they went up to the Staff Table being all disrespectful?! GUH!
Nancy cleared her throat before raising her hand to get Truebridge's attention. She had to say something as well after all, she was one of the PREFECTS! "Sir? Personally, I have to say that being in Slytherin means a couple of things. First, I think it is important - especially because of the reason we are here right now - " At this she raised her eyebrows at some of the other Slytherins, a small frown forming on her face. "-that we are in fact NOT, and I repeat, NOT the ones to be put in detention. Yes, we are generally cunning and ambitious, BUT that doesn't mean we are supposed to go around insulting people and not respecting the staff. Besides, aren't we supposed to be the ones too cunning to get caught?" Obviously this one guy who practically turned himself in was an exception. Hopefully. Okay, that may have been a little too much of the scolding-you-all-thingy but she had got a little carried away. Err... "Furthermore, I feel that yes there is a reason we were put in this house. I have the feeling that our house has some character traits from all the other houses as well. And the good ones only I may add." A small proud smirk tugged at the corner of her lips at this. "However, this should not mean that we do not respect people from other houses. The times of all this childish house rivalties are over. We should try to get along with people from other houses as well, not just our own." After a small pause she added, "Unless it's during a Quidditch match of course." Her cheeks flushing a little she then turned back to Truebridge. "Sorry...got a little carried away there." Yes, now back to nibbling on the Maple Fudge... | "I agree with that one, we do have traits of other houses. Most of the houses do in some way or another of course, but most don't notice it amongst Slytherins because of the ideas they have about our house. Surprise them. 3 points." He offered a tiny little smile and a nod. Carried away was good. Quote:
Originally Posted by Deniiz
(Post 9331190)
FIFTY points down already?! Before the real term started?! This was UNFAIR! And those stupid firsties weren't even here, when this meeting was compulsory! Were they trying to get in more trouble? Evan would love to get them in more trouble if that was what they wanted. Since Hogsmeade would be prohibited too, he'd have plenty of time to get them in trouble.
Thank Merlin, professor was giving them another chance. Evan loved new chances. Hopefully, they'd be clever enough to seize it. Raising his hand, he said "Being Slytherin is being aware of yourself, the others, and trying to leave the best impression. Also being wise, sly and ambitious while getting to your aim. Slytherins must also behave, because they're too busy and wise to get a punishment. They should be, at least." Unlike some idiotic firsties. But they would get theirs if they can't erase that 50 points here. | "Yes. All true. 3 points." Quote:
Originally Posted by DracikinsLuver4321
(Post 9331219)
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Patrick finally thought of something to say. He raised his hand and continued. "Being prideful and loyal to our house sir is what Slytherin's are best at. A lot of people have mentioned that I know. It really doesn't make up for what happened at the feast the other night. Those kids decided to be stupid and now look where its placed us? In negative points. If they were truly loyal to this house they would have not said anything to get us in trouble at all," he replied, leaning against the wall still. Hmm...that's th way he saw it at least. | "Maybe so, but loyalty goes both ways. They'll need to be shown the ropes, included and encouraged. Or if that doesn't work..." Truebridge trailed off. He wasn't going to encourage the students to spurn others, it just wasn't his style. "A point for your answer." Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixTears
(Post 9331249)
Victoria raised her eyebrow slightly at the three points, though it was hardly noticeable. It wasn't the 5 she'd been going for...but 3 would have to do. For now. She was far too tired to think up a more brilliant response for those extra 2 points. "Victoria Wist," she answered the professor before going back to leaning against the wall and trying not to fall asleep. |
"Thank you Victoria." Quote:
Originally Posted by astoriagreengrass:)
(Post 9331283)
Chase walked in to the Duelling Area.She looked around at all of the people who were there and noticed it was her fault they were here anyway. She sat down in a corner, I wonder how many of these people would come up and complain to me? | Truebridge was glad to see that one of the little trouble makers had indeed shown up. He nodded at her gravely and continued on. Quote:
Originally Posted by noodles
(Post 9331294)
Oliver was in the middle of another yawn when a lad he didn't know, who, incidentally, looked annoyingly perky for this time in the morning, started talking to him. At his words though, a small smile curled up his lips despite not being fully awake yet. “Ur.. you could say that, yeah.” He replied, his voice thick with sleepiness. He opened his mouth to ask if the boy was new when Truebridge started the session. He closed his mouth with a snap and focused on their head of house.
Minus fifty points and it was only their real first day back! And to add insult to injury the threat of no Quidditch was still hanging over their heads. Oliver's face fell but he nodded back at the professor nonetheless. He (begrudgingly) understood.
No Hogsmeade either? Aww... no...
He glanced at that girl...Lina? Woah - she was pretty damn smart. He nodded in agreement and raised his hand. “Er... Sir? It's about striving to be the best. Which.. a lot of us already claim we are.” Like yours truly for instance – heh heh. Cue smirk and glint in the eyes. “But we need to walk the walk if we're gonna talk the talk. Yeah.. we happen to have produced some evil dudes in the past but that's because our characteristics happen to be what people who seek power share – ambition, cunning and determination. We gotta rise above the stereotypes people put upon us, man. We're should be using our intelligence and pride to make an effort to prove that we're better than that; that we ARE the best.” Cos they were... mostly. heh.
Out of the corner of his eye, Oliver saw the ghost appear. He focused on him and winced inwardly when he saw the look on the Baron's face. Was he here... judging them. Gulp. | "I happen to think you are the best too... most of the time." Ethan answered in his usual quiet way. "3 points, Oliver." Quote:
Originally Posted by Weela
(Post 9331295)
Aileen walked into the room, yawning. She had slept so good that she nearly overslept for the meeting. She looked around and when she spotted Sarah, her friend from the feast, she walked to her and stood up next to her. She muttered:"Good morning." and she listened to Professor Truebridge and then he asked what did it mean to be Slytherin. Aileen only thought about it, because she was quite shy, but she listened to the others with interest. | Even though the the girl who had just entered was late, Ethan did not take points because he could tell she was listening and thinking and that was just as important to Truebridge as receiving an answer. Quote:
Originally Posted by Egyptian_Blue
(Post 9332037)
Tobias rushed down to the Duelling Arena for the meeting; because it was a place he rarely frequented, it took several wrong turns before he found it. Also, due to the fact that he was exhausted (excitement at being back at Hogwarts certainly limited tiredness), it also took a few accidental bumps into corners of the cold stone walls before he really woke up. So by the time he reached the Arena he was chilly, with a slight headache, and was more than annoyed at whoever had lost the points in the first place.
He smothered a yawn as Professor Truebridge began to speak. Nothing good would happen if Truebridge thought he was being rude. If this was going to be a scolding, Tobias planned on zoning out. He, after all, had been at the opposite end of the table from the trouble, and had only heard rumours about the event drifting down to his part of the table. But what Truebridge said, about being able to earn points back, suddenly put him in a much better mood and caused him to start thinking about what it meant to be Slytherin.
Having come up with (what he thought was) a convincing and positive response, Tobias raised his hand and waited for Truebridge to indicate him before speaking.
"To be a Slytherin is to take your good qualities and talents and use them to your advantage. Using this advantage does not have to be evil or negative, but could help with some positive goal, like providing for a family or helping a friend in need. Being a Slytherin is knowing how to be resourceful by implementing the qualities of ambition and cleverness and self-preservation that most Slytherins, being Slytherins, have."
Finished, Tobias stepped back into the crowd of students. He hoped that his response made sense; it made sense to him, at any rate. Passively, he wished someone were writing all these answers down because some were very good, and explained perfectly how each Slytherin was different despite the common characteristics. | Truebridge looked at Tobias when the boy raised his hand and listened to his answer. "Be resourceful yes. 3 points."
And that was what Ethan himself was doing, using what he could to encourage change amongst the Slytherins. Quote:
Originally Posted by cullendiggory
(Post 9332112)
Fifty points? Removed from the Quidditch cup tournament? This was baad. Normally she wouldn't care about stupid students who messed around too much, but she was really looking forward to Quidditch. With a little hesitation, she lifted her hand up into the air.
"I think that being a Slytherin is..." Well, she didn't actually know much about the house, but she would take a stab at explaining herself. "...having the determination and ambition to so something with our lives. I don't think that we have particulary bad qualities, we use them to add to our strengths, making us more successful in the long run. We have confidence and pride which makes us happier and stronger, so we can strive to our fullest capabilities." What a mouthful. But, hah. That would show Little Miss i'm-so-cool/rude-prefect. | "2 points." Indeed that one showed the confidence she spoke of. Quote:
Originally Posted by feltbeatslover22
(Post 9332182)
Trixie rolled her eyes at Ella's reaction and question. "Hiding" she replied simply before looking over to their new head of house. She wasn't exactly sure of what she thought about Slytherin but she didn't want to e stuck in minus points because of some petty idiotic behaviour from younger students. She raised her hand confidently after thinking about it for a while. She'd have to submit an answer so she could gain more house points. She waited to be acknowledged before smiling at the proffessor. "For me I think Slytherin's bad reputation is incorrect. I don't think that we should all missbehave in order to live up to 'Slytherin Standards'. I think that the traits and attributes that make a Slytherin are a cunning mind and determination. In order to suceed people have their own opinions and stick to them. This doesn't mean that you have to argue with one another to show your opinion. Respect is essential in a school environment and just because one is a Slytherin doesn't make them a bad person. As Ella just said, we Slytherins have the pride and confidence that everyone should strive to have" she replied with an air and grace about her as she flicked her blonde hair behind her. | "3 points." Ethan answered after listening carefully. Quote:
Originally Posted by rubindo
(Post 9332444)
Aaron slowly raising his hand. Answering because he wanted those points, and NOT to lose Quidditch. If he lost Quidditch that would be it for Aaron. It was his whole life. Well, that AND Iris. Whom he cheated on. Oh gosh...
"I think being a Slytherin means if you want something, you should work hard to get it. Also, it means that we should be cunning and sharp when dealing with things." He hoped that would suffice. PLEAASE LET US KEEP QUIDDITCH. | "2 points for you Aaron." Ethan nodded once at the boy. Quote:
Originally Posted by luna_severus_26
(Post 9332623)
Leilani nodded. "I don't think it's ever good to be on someone's bad side, it just causes conflict. As for if they're stinger than you, it really depends on the person. Like people that are older that you and proffessors are stronger than you; all people deserve to be treated with the same respect though." she smiled at him sheepishly. Whoo!! Five points, it was deffinitely a start. "Leilani Rhode sir." | "Thank you Leilani." Quote:
Originally Posted by miss.malfoy.211
(Post 9332868)
"Oh, I don't know where my Mother was." She looked around. She flinched in shock, because of the House heads announcement. 50 points! And no Hogsmeade! Thats terrible!
"Oh, my Mother and me don't see each other much. And my Dad's in Azkaban." She tried to say nicely. Her brothers said she was supposed to talk about it, and she hoped she wasn't scaring Selena off, she hadn't known her for long, and she didn't want her to think her family was crazy. | Hearing the word Azkaban, Truebridge turned his head slightly, regarded the little girl for a moment and then addressed the gathered students once more. |