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He waited for the temper tantrum to subside before responding to her comments having to do with the topic they were discussing. "I think you're probably right. He would only have trusted those from all magical families to join his group, being ever wary of spies and outside influences."
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"So going by what we know to be true, that of Slytherin's wariness and secretive nature, what conclusions can we draw about the motivating forces of these Knights? What were their beliefs? What did they stand for?"
As if those were the only reasons he would have trusted only purebloods. Same as my grandparents, except held in higher esteem. Not that he doesn't deserve it for some things, like his role in the actual founding of the school, but in the long run he likely did just as much or more harm as good.
Her thoughts were running so quickly and in so many directions they brought her to the verge of tears. On one hand, she would not have been able to stand it had she not said anything about Tate's comments, but on the other, she was now absolutely certain that he didn't take her seriously.
Probably. She scoffed privately; combined with Tate's tone of voice, it was a telltale comment.
As she attempted to refocus, she noticed that Jaina was tearing up as well, and many students, including nearly all of the other first-years. seemed to be having trouble emotionally with the lesson.
Pureblood supremacy is not a good topic in a class composed mostly of muggleborns and Slytherins who think they shouldn't be here. And for a first lesson? I'd like to know what he's hoping to accomplish.
She did, however, decide to hold her tongue this time, forcing different words up from her throat.
"They wanted to rid at least the area that feeds students to the Hogwarts student body of muggleborn wizards and witches, and possibly muggles and half-bloods as well."
When in doubt, simply taking good notes and being agreeable are the better choices.