Holiday Spirit

[will_to_power37]

Studying is winding down, and I'm finding the holidays to actual look quite cheerful, though really anything is better than going to a Muggle orphanage. I am somewhat envious of everyone getting together for Christmas parties at their homes, but really I think Christmas at Hogwarts this year will be glorious. Some of my dear friends are staying as

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[rampant_x_lion]

Sometimes kids just need someting to beleive in. She sounds like a nice girl, maybe you should write back? Even if it is just to say you won't be returning.

[will_to_power37]

I may, or I may not. Haven't decided on it yet. But I do agree with you. Most Muggles nowadays are grasping at anything to guide them, something I think we wizards could be a help with.

[flaming_lion]

He was not talking about muggles specifically, rather kids in general. Stop twisting people's meanings to agree with what you think. It's rude and its lazy. If you really want this sort of conversation go talk to a mirror. I'm sure you'll find it satisfying. Meanwhile if you want to engage in dialogue with others kindly proceed to actually do so.

((Percy: out of patience, out of temper)).

[rampant_x_lion]

Percy, he probably just assumed I was talking about Muggles specifically because it's what he was talking about in what I responded to, it's a natural enough assumption.

But Tom, I was just talking about kids in general, actually.
A lot of young wizards cling to a belief in their own superiority as frivalently as you say your childhood friend clings to her religion, afterall.
While Muggle could probably learn a lot from us, there's a lot that Wizards could learn from them as well!

... Was the orphanage such a bad place the you really don't want anything more to do with it anymore?

[half_blood_git]

Then I'll meet you there.

[will_to_power37]

Looking forward to it.

OOC

[half_blood_git]

((OOC: Shall I assume stuff'll happen over the break or start something post-dating tp before the holidays start before they leave?))

Re: OOC

[will_to_power37]

((ooc: before it starts would be great!))

[quidditchncandy]

Why should anyone be in awe of us? What can we do that they can't? Wizards and Muggles eat, breathe, have babies or don't, love and/or hate others, bleed and cry and smile. Either way, we're all just people.

Even if the girl isn't as intelligent as you are, that isn't really her fault, is it? If the orphanage is as bad as you seem to feel it is, then she most likely hasn't had the same opportunity for education.

[will_to_power37]

What can we do that they can't? We can do things they only dream of! We have the power to completely reshape their world, give them something tangible to cling to as bestowers of power and blessing instead of their gods and spirits and political ideologies. Nature has given us a gift to be used to put things in order, and I don't believe we are being quite faithful of that gift by protecting the Muggles from it like we do.

[quidditchncandy]

And they can do things that we can't! We use their inventions everyday, even here! Power to reshape the world is something everyone has, not through a wand or gesture or a potion, but through what we do. I'll agree that I don't think that Muggles should be kept in the dark about us, but not so that we can take over what they do. Better we work together, combine the best from both.

[will_to_power37]

I do not think I can agree with you there. Apart from ingenuity, which we all possess but only Muggles have (from necessity, mind you) implemented, there is nothing good about them, or at least nothing that could present itself on the same level as our skill. We merely need to throw off this box we're in and we could go leagues beyond what they are capable of. Our dependence on their inventions comes only from a lack of proper education and exposure on our part which comes from our laziness, fear of change, and inability to accept the responsibilities Nature has graced us with. If we could break ourselves from this stupor, than I hardly see any value in Muggles, or at least any that rivals our own.

[youngmissblack]

Hah, I don't know about in awe of the rest of us, but she's certaintly in awe of you.

***Jeleous? Trying to play it off? Never. No way. Not even a little!!!***

[will_to_power37]

It's a funny thing too. The others who have had glimpses of my power all shy away in fear, but she merely clings. I cannot say I return such admiration in the slightest. What does a Muggle woman have that I should hold any affection for her? It's all merely amusing, but at least she's closer to her proper place in nature than the rest, even if she keeps trying to "reform" me.

((ooc: i have no idea if that last part is in or out of character so I am pretending it isn't. XD))

[youngmissblack]

Hm, funny thing indeed. Hysterical even. I take great personal pleasure at reading about her delusions of grandeur. Attempting to reform you would be a comedy of epic proportions. Of course, it could only end in tears, but those are the best kind.

[will_to_power37]

I'm glad someone on here seems to find it as funny as I did.

[flaming_lion]

Posting heartfelt letters intended for your eyes only for public amusement? Tacky, Tom.

[will_to_power37]

Tacky? Interesting remark coming from you. I am almost disappointed. As if some of the other antics going on with your Gryffindor house have never fallen below standards, yet I have a little fun and it's tacky? Perhaps someone has been entertaining rather high views of me and is afraid of them being smashed by a little teenage tackiness?

((ooc: you can take that in any way you'd like. And yes, he's having fun with you. XD ))

[flaming_lion]

Are you incapable of seeing individuals within groups Tom? Because that's a deeply problematic way to percieve the world and will certainly weaken your otherwise undoubtedly glittering future political career. Am I responsible for the behaviour of my housemates? Because that would render you responsible for every action of yours. Neither of us has the power or authority for that, not even you the prefect, particularly when those actions only contravene good taste rather than actual rules or laws.

And I am disapointed in you. My opinion on you was not particularly lofty, merely that you were above such pettiness and cruelty, particularly to someone you percieve to be your inferior. Frankly I thought you were better than that. Because this was cruel, and it was petty, even if the young lady in question will never know, and as someone who sees himself as a future leader you ought to be capable of empathising with even the least of us.

[will_to_power37]

And I, in turn, think you misunderstand the power of the majority over the will of the individual. After all, politicians do not concentrate on winning the support of individuals, rather they focus their arguments and speeches on group ideals. To appeal to each and every individual desire and keep all happy is impossible. I for one, take pride in how I have been molded by the groups I am associated with. If groups were not as defining, the family structure would be worthless. In fact, it is only our "modernized" culture that sees the need for individuality. In Eastern cultures, they define each other purely from the groups they are in. I do not think my political career will in any way be shot down from my thinking in groups. In fact, I see it as quite the opposite