Chloe chuckled at the direction the discussion in her group was going. She knew her classmates were right but it still seemed kind of funny to her. She responded
Chloe chuckled at the direction the discussion in her group was going. She knew her classmates were right but it still seemed kind of funny to her. She decided to speak up and responded, "Well, I kinda think that if we were to try to get along with muggles and it did not work out. We would have the upper hand, or of age wizards would anyway. If anything went horribly wrong our kind could overtake them easilly. In the begining our ancestors had no idea how to use there powers but now we have learned how to control our powers and if need be use it against people in dire and sadly at times undire cercumstances. We don't want to do that but to prove ourselves we may have to. Though I would hope that reason of we can help them with their everyday maladies and problems would be reason enough".

Lonely. She was so lonely!!!!
Emily looked around the room and spotted Nika talking with another girl.
"Hey guys. Can I be in a group with you?" she asked. She had a strong opinion on the subject of muggles...

Turning her head towards him, she scrunched up her nose, grin still present. "Hobbit feet? Those are really big and hairy. Don't think those would sell well." She didn't even wear them with her costume last term.

"I don't think we're gonna find anyone will be joining our group. Might need to get our friends in on this or do it our self." Both she was fine with. It was always easier working with friends, though she did like making new friends and would welcome anyone who wanted to join their group.

When the professor started speaking again, she turned her attention to the woman. The homework was simple enough, the group work would take the longest. Especially since she was working with Sabel.

Emily nodded, she could understand where Chloe was coming from but the idea of revising the Statute of Secrecy still seemed risky to her.
"You have a valid point, though wouldn't the risk of... danger to either side be too great to justify showing ourselves to the muggles? I mean we fear persecution, the impact on our resources, our abilities and our magical creatures. But at the same time muggles could be manipulated, taken advantage of in many more ways as well. And if they were to not accept us as magical folk then wouldn't that also jeapordise their safety? I mean think about all the Grindelwald wannabes out there. It has a huge potential for disaster."

"And in terms of us having the upper hand, it would be a huge task to modify every muggles memory, and simply eliminating the threat isnt a viable option. How do you suggest we would handle such a task if it occured?" she asked curiously, a small smile playing on her lips. It was definately an interesting discussion, there were so many things to consider.

"I'm pretty sure that they might do that... but most likely they would try to bomb us or something."
*He frowned, that wasn't a nice thought but muggles didn't know any better. From what he knew muggles over react and fight what they don't know or understand.*

"Booooo," Jake pouted slightly, looking around the class.

Aaaaaaaa-HA. Jake found someone. He stood up and looked down at Neptune, gesturing for her to come with him as he went and sat with Salander and that first year girl he knew from his party and Gevrik's office. "Hey guys. Mind if I'm in your group?"

Still having no idea what to say about that discussion, Helena looked up as someone else wanted to join them. How many were they already? About... five? But it didn't quite matter. 'The Kurumi team' was getting bigger. It was a good thing, though. More members, more ideas. "Hey Jake."

Nika turned to see Emily! "Hi Emily! I didn't know you were in here!" She turned towards her partner "Annabelle is it alright if she works with us?" They did need another person to join their group anyways! And besides Emily was a great friend. And she was smart. The more the merrier!

"Thanks Kurumi!" he replied when the young Gryff OKd him to join their group, and jerked his head up at Eino and Helena in greeting. He was about to answer her next question when he looked up at the familiar voice of a Gryffindor blonde "Hey there Lexi!" he smiled and thought she made valid points with her comment. Just as he was about to speak up again she said something quickly and walked away. Eh whaa? He made the motion of following her but by then it was too late. Settling back down into his seat, he glanced momentarily at Kurumi and gave a tiny shake of his head Dont worry about it, I'll talk to her later.

He turned his head again on hearing Jake speak up. Herbal tea with the hottie Prof alone? Not if Salander can do something about that "Hey Jake!..." he called out, motioning with his head for him to join them ".... we got a vacant seat, you can join us." and if the Professor would like to join them so much the better heh.

Ok lying leaders and Area 51.... yeah totally familiar territory here "Conspiracy theorists have been claiming for centuries that the Federal Government have been keeping lots of secrets from the public since the birth of the United States. And they're right too, even if their theories are way off." he laughed "Ministry of Magic in the States is hardly flawless and with every screw-up they either release some kind of disinformation campaign even more lame or outlandish than the truth... that or sell the idea to Hollywood to turn into a movie or tv series." he snickered. "In any case, most Muggles never really figured out what the real story is, and even if they do realize that something as outrageous as a whole Magical race turning up overnight, I'm pretty sure a good lot of them would just shrug their shoulders and take it in stride. Its the extremists that you have to worry about-- minor parties who dont take too well to changes. They're usually the most outspoken, most violent ones."



Salander glanced up at the board when the Professor outlined their homework. Huh... hello again Statute. " 'Is it still effective as it was'....." he murmured as he read the board "NO. It aint effective cuz it doesnt work. 'Shuda scrapped that thing years ago if not completely re-written it." he nodded firmly. All this talk of the Statute from practically every class has finally gotten him to voice out his true sentiments on the matter.

Annabelle noticed Nika introducing a girl named Emily. "Hi Emily!" she said happily and she smiled and held out her hand. "Of course she can join our group! I am kind of clueless in this class right now, i need some help." she shrugged and giggled. "What do we have to do for hw?" she asked.

"Hi Annabelle" Emily smiled and shook her hand "History of magic is probably my worst subject, so don't worry." Or do, as they were all clueless?!
She squinted at the board. "It says: With your groups please outline an argument for or against the Statute in the present day. Is it still effective as it was when it was first established and is it still needed now? Please site examples to support your argument."
Oh boy!
"Anyone know what that means?"

Nika giggled was she the only one who understood it all? "Actually surprising enough I actually understand! I am having trouble in Ancient Runes and Potions, but this isn't actually that bad."

"Well I think this kind of goes along with what we talked about in our first potions lesson. The argument might be that people believe that we shouldn't have to keep magic a secret. Some people are against the Statute. I think the argument can go either way for me. I think that we should be able to tell muggles about magic because we could help them like in potions. With the flu shots and stuff. But I also think that it is not good to tell them because they might try to use us for our magic." Nika nodded. "What do you guys think?"

"OOOOOHHHHH!" She got it now. She knew it all along...
"Well, I think the statue is there for a reason. To keep us from doing something we'd regret..." or not "I mean, if we got angry at a muggle for example..." she put emphasis on these words "if we were angry at someone, we may end up using magic to hurt them in the fit of the moment. Or something along those lines..."

That was Emily. Always looking out for muggles

"Yeah, that is a good point." Nika tapped her fingers on the table. "I can see both sides of the argument I guess. One side we can help them. But on the other hand we can hurt them."

Sierra couldn't help but lightly laugh at her friend's reaction. Who could honestly blame Evelyn? Sierra had called out her name so fast that it probably sounded like the classroom was on fire on something. Come to think of it, it would have been funny to tell that to Evelyn...and then watch her run from the room screaming.

Nah, Evelyn would have been smarter than that, and Sierra would have probably lost house points. She took a seat next to Evelyn and said, "We're meant to be discussing the Statute of Secrecy," she said. "...and you and I are partners." Or a group if anyone else decided to join...



Think about homework?! ...but Sierra hadn't even started to think about the discussion yet. She'd just awakened Evelyn and clued her in as to what was going on! Turning her attention away from the homework announcement, Sierra looked back toward Evelyn. The girl honestly looked as interested in history as Sierra did.

"Well I really don't think so. If we can prove our worth to muggles by providing them with cures to maladies that they never thought possible. As for a few bad eggs I believe as long as most are good to muggles the few bad eggs will be overlooked. If we have an uprising we send our own aurors on it immediately. And if muggles don't accept us well regardless it would be quite the mess. If it got as big as you are suggesting wizards would have no choice but to eliminate muggles, yes I know thats an extreme task but it is what would happen I believe. I just hope things would never get that bad. I wish for things to work out and I know regardless there will be some against us. We just haveto get most muggles on our side.".

Nerida jotted down her homework..A habit that had always been with her, even when she wasnt in school..It was chores..or a random thought... She turned to the girl that she talked and said I agree with you there...It protects us as much as them. Them from magical beasts, like werewolfs and hippogriffs...And all of our spells that could be used to hurt them..And our potions even if they cna be used as malidies they can also be used to harm them!She took a breather and said And how would we convince the muggles that we wont hurt them...It might be immpossible due to the fact that there may be rebellions, anti-peace, or pureblood muggle haters...She stopped talking when she lost her breath and waited for someone else to speak and then she remembered she didnt know who any of these people were..she said I am Nerida Eventide by the way...

Emily considered what Chloe had just said. She wasn't sure if she liked the thought. And as for leaving it for the aurors to clean up if things went sour... well Emily was possitive they would not be happy. And depending on how wide spread the -lack of Statute of Secrecy spread- it could be near impossible to cotrol. "Yes that is extreme", responded Emily to the idea of.. eliminating muggles.
"And see this is where it ends for me. I don't feel as though we can or should risk living in co-existance when it puts so many lives at stake. It would complicate things too much and endanger everybody."

"Besides we don't have the right to play god with our powers. Waltzing into muggle-dom and offering them cures to sicknesses and potions to make their lives easier- just so they would like us- is not right. And we certainly do not have the right to take their lives when things get difficult."
Emily paused... it was a difficult topic, a sensitive topic. But it had to be said.

"Hi Nerinda", said Emily politely as she listened to the girl give the group her two cents worth. "Yep", nodded Emily. "Thats a good point. I dont think that many muggles would react well to the news. And no doubt they would question why now? why was it we were only just coming out? they would want to know what our reasons behind it were." Emily paused, she hoped she was making sense.
"I don't think its natural for us to live in co-existance. Secrecy is what keeps both parties safe from harm, from each others and themselves."

Rubbing her eyes for a moment, Evelyn stretched her back before placing her elbow on her desk and leaning her chin on the palm of her hand. That Statute of Secrecy hmm?

"What are we supposed to discuss about it?" she asked, glancing up to the board. "If we're for or against it?"

...

What kind of question was that?! "Well I'm definitely for it." she muttered, sitting back up straight before opening her notebook once more.

Annabelle heard their sides of the argument. "Yeah that is true." she said agreeing with their statements. "I like your points, but i have an if statement. What if magic brought the muggles and wizards together? and they used eachother as accomplises. Like how are half bloods around till this day?" she asked.

Nerida smiled and said Exactly! Muggles and Wizards both alike couldnt be able to cope with living in a life togethor when for centuarys we have lived seperate...I dont think any one would act well to the news, if they got so used to being seperate from each other...

Emily grinned broadly, she and her fellow Ravie seemed to be very much on the same wave length.
"Yes!" she said, "And I mean whose to say it wouldn't be like the medieval times again? with witch hunts and public hangings/burnings. I for one wouldn't put it past them. I'm sure there would be more that would be more tollerant of the idea, but fear is a powerful element that we need to consider in this."

"I think it could bring muggles and wizards together actually. If people aren't selfish and they open their eyes I think we would all be able to live together in harmony." Nika stopped, she sounded like a hippy.

Chloe listened to her partners and quickly realized that her attempt at stating her case for muggle and wizard integration was a fail. "Well, you guys may be right. I would like to believe we could live peacefully with muggles but the implications as you guys have stated would be too severe. And yes, fear is a powerful thing. You just have to hope that those instilling fear are not good leaders, again too much to risk as you said".

Emily nodded, she really couldn't see it any any other way.
"It would be wonderful if we could co-exist, I just don't think it could happen any time soon... and it might never happen but its a nice idea," she said.

Emily added some noted on her parchment- dot points from their discussions. She didn't have anything else to add at this point.