"I've heard that a wizard could have their wand snapped in half," Kurumi said with her hand raised. "This is for the less serious breaches of the Statute however. In more serious cases, I've heard you could even be locked up in Azkaban."

She couldn't stubbornly sit through the class silently, right? Right. She need to do some participating, even though she was growing annoyed of all the statue talk. Still slouched in her chair, her expression content and not showing her agitation, she raised her hand. "It depends on the severity of the 'crime'. Someone who's abraxan are accidentally seen by muggles won't get the same punishment as someone who continuously cast in front of muggles."

"You die?"

Uhhh... maybe not.

"Well.... if you're of school age, you can be expelled, which is WHACK. Because why be expelled for something you didn't even do at school."

Right?

RIGHT?

He looked at Neptune.

RIGHT?!

Ramifications?! What in the name of Merlin did that mean?

Breached--that was a familiar word, though, so Sierra was able to put two and two together and figure out that the professor was asking what would happen if someone broke a Statute rule or something.

Up went her hand. "The Ministry of Magic deals with people who break the Statute. There's different punishments based on, I guess, exactly what rule you break," she explained. "Someone mentioned Harry Potter using a spell in front of his muggle cousin. He had to go in front of the Wizengamot for that."

Simon looked at the Professor, well what did this Statue do then, he then heard the next question, how on earth did you breach a Statue, this was getting weird now once again Simon decided he would have to guess. "Well I'm guessing this Statue must be like a bank of something since you can breach it." Simon thought maybe there was another kind of Statue though he hadn't heard of another one, it sounded like they were kind of laws but then why not call them laws? he decided that it can't be that so went back to answering. "Well I would say that you would get into big trouble, worse that when your Parents Ground you or stop you pocket money and I would think that the owner would me really unhappy if you were going in to rob it of something." Simon decided to ask the Professor something. "Are we talking about the same kind of Statue?" Simon asked. "Because the only type of Statue I now is one where you can't get into them."

*Matty raised his hand.*
"We might be seeing torches and pitchforks at our doors again. That was a big reason why we went into hiding in the first place. Muggles get upset when they see things they can not understand. But if a wizard brakes it they get their wand snapped."

*That was what he was always told. It would be great if the magical and muggle could live together but it was very unlikely.*

It felt as though they were repeating the same things over and over again but in different classes. Mia put her hand in the air again. "It all depended on the severrity of the breach. But imprisonment was the most likely punishment."

Honestly, Josh did not know why he was in this class since History of Magic was his worst subject ever. And the reason for that was probably the fact that he did not like history. It did not matter the history of whatever it was. So he just sat there alone, his dark gaze directed at the Professor. What was he supposed to do as she spoke considering this was not a practical class? Take notes? But as usual he did not bring any ink, parchment or quill. And unless he could find another way to take notes without using those, he was going to leave the class with empty hands just like how he had entered.

At least he was seated behind almost everyone, at the back of the class which was a strategic position for no one was going to be able to see that he was not taking notes or was not really paying attention. That was good. Plus he could see everyone in the class, as a result, it did not take much of his time to spot Evelyn at where she was sitting.

Therefore, without losing anytime, he decided to leave his strategic position in the class and approach the Slytherin girl while the others were answering the question. He could clearly remember that doing it ended up with him being thrown out the class during DADA but he also could remember that he had promised to sit with her in classes when possible.

This time paying more attention to not be caught, at least he hoped he would not be caught, the boy slowly walked towards her. There was no doubt that if he had been shorter, it'd have been much easier to get there without the risk of being spotted by hiding himself behind other students. Apparently his height was the prior thing that gave him away. In addition to that...hmph! Whatever...

When finally he was there, the Gryffindor boy quickly sat next to Evelyn acting like he had been there all the time. Coughing some to take her attention right after he conquered the seat, he took a little dragon figurine out his pocket and gently placed it on her lap without saying a word. Hehehe.

Well...by the way, unfortunately he did not have any idea about the professor's question except asking this ''Professor, is there...death penalty? And if there's what breach would cause one to be sentenced to it?''

"The age of the offender who matter as well wouldn't it?" Simon questioned. "Like a severe example of a student's might be expelled where an adult doing something severe would be imprisoned like other's said," he added. The sixth year heard Josh's question and glanced back momentarily having missed his friend's presence in the class before turning back forward not wanting to seem distracted. A death penalty seemed a bit extreme but he wasn't sure if one exsisted himself for not.

"Well i think it would always depend on the age and how serious the crime was comitted. A student if they did it would be expelled from school..i would think, but if an adult breached it then they would have their wand snapped and taken away or the adult would be sent to azkaban".

Jaina was taking very good notes. Anything she had a question about, she would ask one of her friends. "Professor, what if you had to use your magic in front of muggles? Like a life or death situation?"

The little redheaded Gryffindor was playing with her phoenix feather quill while she was taking notes. Every bit of the conversation seemed to be dominated by the older students. So she had taken up the habit to play with her quill. All of the answers around her were a whirl wind. People shouting over others to get there point in. When the crowd seemed to simmer down Selina took the intiative to answer.


"Professor? Well, wouldn't that depend on the case. The Statute or Statue was implimented for Wizard safety against the Muggles who were fearful of magical abilities. But how can we judge an entire race by some people who do not agree with abilities. It is racism, flatly. In any circumstance there will always be the race issue. But not everyone is a racist. My point being that yes, if the Statue was breached or even repealed some many react very positively. They would embrace our World with open arms and we as mankind could co-exist not only as two worlds, but one people. However, some people would react negatively. We cannot paint this issue black and white. The greatest determinent would be if the percentage that was racist against magic was small or large. Not much can be down by a crowd of ten, but a crowd of ten thousand could be destructive. So to conclude, I can't answer that question directly. There is no right answer, it is all relative."

The little first year concluded and sat back in her seat.

Raising her hand, the girl suggested. "Isn't there something like not being allowed to use magic anymore? but, how would that work? some have suggested snapping a wand, but what was to stop them from getting another one?"

All their lessons we're gonna be about muggles?! You've got to be kidding...

"Professor, if I remember correctly...The International Statute of Secrecy was first signed in the year 1689, but it was only in 1692 when it was officially established. It was laid down by the..uh..International Confederation of Wizards, to, like what my classmates have mentioned, safeguard the wizards from the muggles. It was really established because muggles have been killing wizarding children, some muggles have been forcing wizards to do magic for them and of course, the witch burnings" Cass said, a little breathlessly after that looooooong explanation.

"Well, that time, during the year 1992 where Harry Potter and Ron Weasley got left behind by the Hogwarts Express so they decided to take the car that Mr. Arthur Weasley charmed. According to the Evening Prophet, at least seven muggles saw the flying car, so..the ministry probably did something about that..." She said. She also remembered that case where Harry Potter, again, inflated his aunt...but she would let others answer that. Merlin, that boy, he never ran out of antics...


"Well, wouldn't we get kicked out of Hogwarts?" She answered tentatively. She didn't know what happened to those who were'nt at Hogwarts anymore though...

SPOILER!!: Such smarties you all are.

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Leix raised her hands and said, "Well... if you breachthat statute you would get in trouble with the Ministry. Like... you would go to Azkaban possibly. At the very least you would have to go before the Wizengamot." That was a fair assumption...Right?

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"I've heard that a wizard could have their wand snapped in half," Kurumi said with her hand raised. "This is for the less serious breaches of the Statute however. In more serious cases, I've heard you could even be locked up in Azkaban."

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She couldn't stubbornly sit through the class silently, right? Right. She need to do some participating, even though she was growing annoyed of all the statue talk. Still slouched in her chair, her expression content and not showing her agitation, she raised her hand. "It depends on the severity of the 'crime'. Someone who's abraxan are accidentally seen by muggles won't get the same punishment as someone who continuously cast in front of muggles."

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"You die?"

Uhhh... maybe not.

"Well.... if you're of school age, you can be expelled, which is WHACK. Because why be expelled for something you didn't even do at school."

Right?

RIGHT?

He looked at Neptune.

RIGHT?!

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Ramifications?! What in the name of Merlin did that mean?

Breached--that was a familiar word, though, so Sierra was able to put two and two together and figure out that the professor was asking what would happen if someone broke a Statute rule or something.

Up went her hand. "The Ministry of Magic deals with people who break the Statute. There's different punishments based on, I guess, exactly what rule you break," she explained. "Someone mentioned Harry Potter using a spell in front of his muggle cousin. He had to go in front of the Wizengamot for that."

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*Matty raised his hand.*
"We might be seeing torches and pitchforks at our doors again. That was a big reason why we went into hiding in the first place. Muggles get upset when they see things they can not understand. But if a wizard brakes it they get their wand snapped."

*That was what he was always told. It would be great if the magical and muggle could live together but it was very unlikely.*

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It felt as though they were repeating the same things over and over again but in different classes. Mia put her hand in the air again. "It all depended on the severrity of the breach. But imprisonment was the most likely punishment."

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"The age of the offender who matter as well wouldn't it?" Simon questioned. "Like a severe example of a student's might be expelled where an adult doing something severe would be imprisoned like other's said," he added. The sixth year heard Josh's question and glanced back momentarily having missed his friend's presence in the class before turning back forward not wanting to seem distracted. A death penalty seemed a bit extreme but he wasn't sure if one exsisted himself for not.

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"Well i think it would always depend on the age and how serious the crime was comitted. A student if they did it would be expelled from school..i would think, but if an adult breached it then they would have their wand snapped and taken away or the adult would be sent to azkaban".

"Very good. It all depends on the severity of the breach. Your wand can be snapped in half and you could very well be sent to Azkaban. A visit to the Wizengamot would happen, but age also does matter. Two points to each of you."

Turning from her spot in front of the blackboard, she moved to the treats on her desk. Pulling her wand out, she swished and flicked lightly. Sending the treats down the aisle for the students to take one each. Following behind the treats, she continued on.

"If say a student breaches the Statute, expulsion is usually the penalty. A visit to in front of the Wizengamot wouldn't necessary be warranted, but in the case of Harry Potter, it did happen."

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Simon looked at the Professor, well what did this Statue do then, he then heard the next question, how on earth did you breach a Statue, this was getting weird now once again Simon decided he would have to guess. "Well I'm guessing this Statue must be like a bank of something since you can breach it." Simon thought maybe there was another kind of Statue though he hadn't heard of another one, it sounded like they were kind of laws but then why not call them laws? he decided that it can't be that so went back to answering. "Well I would say that you would get into big trouble, worse that when your Parents Ground you or stop you pocket money and I would think that the owner would me really unhappy if you were going in to rob it of something." Simon decided to ask the Professor something. "Are we talking about the same kind of Statue?" Simon asked. "Because the only type of Statue I now is one where you can't get into them."

Upon hearing this Sylvie stopped and shook her head.

"I think we are talking about very different things, Simon. But you are right about being in trouble."

It appeared that she would have to maybe have the Hufflepuff come to her office later to help him understand what they were talking about.

SPOILER!!: Welton sees you Mister Carter

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Honestly, Josh did not know why he was in this class since History of Magic was his worst subject ever. And the reason for that was probably the fact that he did not like history. It did not matter the history of whatever it was. So he just sat there alone, his dark gaze directed at the Professor. What was he supposed to do as she spoke considering this was not a practical class? Take notes? But as usual he did not bring any ink, parchment or quill. And unless he could find another way to take notes without using those, he was going to leave the class with empty hands just like how he had entered.

At least he was seated behind almost everyone, at the back of the class which was a strategic position for no one was going to be able to see that he was not taking notes or was not really paying attention. That was good. Plus he could see everyone in the class, as a result, it did not take much of his time to spot Evelyn at where she was sitting.



Therefore, without losing anytime, he decided to leave his strategic position in the class and approach the Slytherin girl while the others were answering the question. He could clearly remember that doing it ended up with him being thrown out the class during DADA but he also could remember that he had promised to sit with her in classes when possible.

This time paying more attention to not be caught, at least he hoped he would not be caught, the boy slowly walked towards her. There was no doubt that if he had been shorter, it'd have been much easier to get there without the risk of being spotted by hiding himself behind other students. Apparently his height was the prior thing that gave him away. In addition to that...hmph! Whatever...

When finally he was there, the Gryffindor boy quickly sat next to Evelyn acting like he had been there all the time. Coughing some to take her attention right after he conquered the seat, he took a little dragon figurine out his pocket and gently placed it on her lap without saying a word. Hehehe.

Well...by the way, unfortunately he did not have any idea about the professor's question except asking this ''Professor, is there...death penalty? And if there's what breach would cause one to be sentenced to it?''

Seeing movement in the back of the room, Sylvie cleared her throat as she stopped at the back of the room, the treats continuing on up the next aisle.

"Josh, if you want to move seats. There are a number of seats in the front you can take."

The switch in seats wasn't lost on her. No, she would be a fool not to notice just why he was moving about after the lesson had started. This would just be another couple she needed to keep her eye on this term.

"I wouldn't call it that. You aren't going to die for breaching the Statute. You will be punished, but I would say death would be a drastic punishment. Time in Azkaban is rather serious on its own."

Looking back to the couple and giving them a look, she turned back toward the front and up the aisle.

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Jaina was taking very good notes. Anything she had a question about, she would ask one of her friends. "Professor, what if you had to use your magic in front of muggles? Like a life or death situation?"

"That is a very good question. It would all come down to the situation. If the breach occurs because of say life or death, the Ministry would intervene."

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The little redheaded Gryffindor was playing with her phoenix feather quill while she was taking notes. Every bit of the conversation seemed to be dominated by the older students. So she had taken up the habit to play with her quill. All of the answers around her were a whirl wind. People shouting over others to get there point in. When the crowd seemed to simmer down Selina took the intiative to answer.


"Professor? Well, wouldn't that depend on the case. The Statute or Statue was implimented for Wizard safety against the Muggles who were fearful of magical abilities. But how can we judge an entire race by some people who do not agree with abilities. It is racism, flatly. In any circumstance there will always be the race issue. But not everyone is a racist. My point being that yes, if the Statue was breached or even repealed some many react very positively. They would embrace our World with open arms and we as mankind could co-exist not only as two worlds, but one people. However, some people would react negatively. We cannot paint this issue black and white. The greatest determinent would be if the percentage that was racist against magic was small or large. Not much can be down by a crowd of ten, but a crowd of ten thousand could be destructive. So to conclude, I can't answer that question directly. There is no right answer, it is all relative."

The little first year concluded and sat back in her seat.

Taking a moment, Sylvie milled over the first years answer and nodded.

"Selina, I'm not sue if you are trying to really answer my question or the one that Jaina is asking here. If the Statute is breach there are consequences and acts that will be put into motion. The severity of said consequences and acts are relative to the breach though."

The Gryffindor was on to something, but maybe it was just a tad bit premature for that part of the lesson. Shaking her head ever so slightly, she ended her charm and returned the treats to her desk, facing the class once again.

Oh another question.

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Raising her hand, the girl suggested. "Isn't there something like not being allowed to use magic anymore? but, how would that work? some have suggested snapping a wand, but what was to stop them from getting another one?"

"Yes, that can be a punishment as well. The threat of not being able to perform magic, can put fear in some people's heart."

Yes, a very good question.

"Well, the wand choices the wizard or witch, correct? Say a wizard or witch has their wand snapped. They could possible attempt to use another wand, but the effects wouldn't be as powerful as their own wand. I'm not sure of the all the linguistics or details, but I'm sure that if the Ministry has snapped your wand and mean for you to not practice magic; they have their ways in making it so."

Of course, she had her own theories and she would keep them to herself.

"Okay class, what about when creatures are the reason a breach happens. What happens then?"

Simon smiled slightly as his answer was accepted, taking down that and the rest deemed correct into his notes for later on. As the treats were offered, the Gryffindor accepted one as he listened to Professor Welton continue. At the mention of creatures being involved in breaking the statute a few ideas came to mind but one stuck out, one that he wasn't to keen on if it was in fact true.

"Would the creature be harmed in some manner as punishment?" he hesitantly asked, reminded of those 'modified' to stay under the radar. Would creatures be held responsible when they were just being themselves or only guilty of having guilty owners?

"I think that it also depends on the situation when it comes to creatures as well. But basically, memory charms would have to be placed on the muggles that saw the creature, and the ministry would send out wizards to contain the creature, or destroy depending on the severity of the situation. Like if the creature was killing muggles." She raised her hand belatedly, and a bit disinterested with the general topic. Really, she could talk about all of this with her father, and if he ever heard about this lesson probably would again.

Kurumi tilted her head to the side. When a creature breached wizarding law? She didn't mean that it was the creature's fault, right? It wasn't like they all knew there were laws that had to be kept. "Professor, do you mean like if someone were breeding basilisks? Or perhaps not severing a crup's forked tail at the appropriate time?" Kurumi asked trying to narrow down the field. "Or are you looking for a response related to a creature acting of its own accord like a Dementor wrecking havoc on a non-magical household?"

Luin listened to some of the answers made about the statute, and then thought of what she knew about the remificationsof the statute being breached. Some had already been brought up..hmm, maybe, "Well there was the. Ilfracombe Incident awhile back when that Common Welsh Green attacked a group of muggles at Ilfracombe." she paused, "They said the attack was stopped by a wizarding family who cast memory charms. Usually when such breaches like that occur the International Task Force is brought out to deal with the situation. When a witch or wizard knowingly performs magic on or in the presence and awareness of a Muggle they can be charged by the Wizengamot."

Raising her hand yet again, Mia spoke up. "If a magical creature breaches the law by being notice or causing harm to a muggle then that nations' governing body will be subjected to disciplinary action by the International Confederation. Not sure exactly what would happen to them. My guess is that those responsible would be fired and maybe imprisoned. Maybe."

Sierra searched deep within her brain for some random facts about magical creatures and muggles. Someone had mentioned the Loch Ness Monster and Yeti earlier, right? The Ministry of Magic had to step in then, too. Only, they reacted in different ways during each situation.

Up went her hand again.

"Well, someone mentioned the Loch Ness Monster and Yeti earlier. When muggles saw the Loch Ness Monster, The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures stepped in to try and convince the muggles that the pictures taken were fake," she explained. Now how they did that, Sierra didn't know. Maybe muggles were just easily convinced or something. "There's also been an International Task Force set up in the mountains to control the Yeti situation."

Luin realized she was a bit behind on that subject and realized she should add to her answer, "In the cases with the creatures, it is the nation's government which is in trouble and subject to discipline by the confederation." she sat back, she was on track things were just going so fast at the moment.

Simon looked at the Professor, he had no idea what Statue she was talking about then, this was getting very confussing. "Professor but that the only type of statue, I know." Simon sighed how was he suppost to do any good in the lesson when he had no idea what the Professor was talking about, maybe she would let him speak to her after class.

Simon listened to the next question and realised that again he would just have to guess again, this was going to be what he would have to do for most of this lesson or so he thought. "Well If it was my statue it was break..." Simon started but then realised that he was on about the statue he had just found out was wrong. "Well if the Creature breacher into something then I can't see them being put into prision or made to work off there debt thought it would be funny to see so I would have to conclude that the only thing that makes sence is to put it down or send it into exile."

Destiny had a headache already. So much talking and writing..

Was Professor Welton giving out SWEETS!?

With her headache suddenly gone, she raised her hand to answer the question. The question she had no idea the answer to. But, maybe if she at least tried, the Professor would give her more CANDY. Mwaha!

"Ugh, wouldn't they do something to the muggles? Like..obliviate them..or something?"

Jeez. Her answer was so LAME compared to everyone else's.

Pfft. Smarty pants, the lot of them.

"Depends on the creature," Jake shrugged, hand up. "House elves are generally seen as being responsible, but I suppose if a crup got out and into the muggle world, it would be the owner who got in trouble. Generally... if it's seen as having intelligence, or knowing enough to know what is wrong... they could be like... taken into custody... maybe destroyed."

Jake sadfaced there.

"Sometimes even the ones that don't KNOW can be destroyed."

EPIC SADFACE.

"But it's hard to know where the line is between those creatures who know and those who don't."