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Cassirin · 07-19-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Samira Malfoy Potter

Samira raised her hand immediately. "Yes, I think so," she said. "I think that proven criminals should not be able to become an animagus, because they have a criminal history, and who's to say they won't commit another crime or felony using their animagus form to help?" She paused for a moment and thought it over before adding, "But perhaps it would depend on the crime...if it was something little, I don't think they should be ruled out. But murderers and thief's shouldn't be able to."

"It seems like that would be ideal, doesn't it? If you're known to be a criminal, then you can't make use of an ability that would make your nefarious doings more successful... Wishful thinking, maybe?" Caedwyn shrugged.

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Originally Posted by fanficfanatict

Selina rose her hand and said, "Ma'am I think that classified criminals should not be allowed to become Animagi. Although you do run into the issue that the people who are criminals would go along the illegal route to become Animagi anyway. But I also do personally believe that students under the age of seventeen should not be allowed to become Animagi, just like apparation."

And then another student piped up with the same opinion. "I imagine someone who wanted to use the ability to do wrong will work to develop the skill regardless, yes. As for the age limit... it isn't that we don't allow students to try, it's just that very few develop the skill before graduation."

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Originally Posted by Snape'sGirlThru&Thru

Vashti considered the question for a moment before raising her hand. "Students like us are ruled out, aren't we?" she asked. "I mean not forever, of course, just while we're still in school. You wouldn't expect any of us to be able to successfully become Animagi, and I'm sure if you knew a student was trying to become one, you probably wouldn't allow them to continue... at least not until they graduated."

"Actually, I believe the last few Transfiguration professors did have students learning to be an animagus under their tutelage. In fact,
as recently as two terms ago, you had a student master the ability and register with us." Because Transfiguration professors were responsible people, for the most part.

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Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy

After thinking about the legality of it, Emmaleigh raised her hand. "Well, it seems like you wouldn't want some one who has committed a crime to be an animagus. But if they have studied it, and are animagi, how would you stop them from changing?" she asked, confused about the situation.

"That's the crux of it, I believe," Cade pointed at the girl. "Exactly so. Criminals and regular wizards will pursue the skill with or without our permission, which is why we don't monitor the study. But it is the reason the penalties are so harsh. We want to make it clear that the only reason not to register is because they're up to no good."

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Originally Posted by Trish

Penny put her hand in the air..."Ma'am, I don't think criminals, who have been found guilty in a court of law, should be allowed to learn"

"And I wish it was just that easy," Cade's tone was apologetic. "I agree with you, of course, but it would be impossible to monitor."

Hooray for debate and conversation! That had been a lovely exchange. "Anyone want a cookie? Grab one from the box. If not, we'll just move on again. Based on what we've discussed, and on your own knowledge, why do you suppose learning to become an animagus is considered to be such advanced magic? Feel free to respond to your classmates responses rather than just repeating what they've already said."

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Cassirin Legacy!! Manticore Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nom nom nom Posts: 43,200 Hogwarts RPG Name: Mercer Branxton Ravenclaw Seventh Year x7 x8	Made of Awesome \| Ern-la the Best-wa \| TZ's Apogee Quote: Originally Posted by Samira Malfoy Potter Samira raised her hand immediately. "Yes, I think so," she said. "I think that proven criminals should not be able to become an animagus, because they have a criminal history, and who's to say they won't commit another crime or felony using their animagus form to help?" She paused for a moment and thought it over before adding, "But perhaps it would depend on the crime...if it was something little, I don't think they should be ruled out. But murderers and thief's shouldn't be able to." "It seems like that would be ideal, doesn't it? If you're known to be a criminal, then you can't make use of an ability that would make your nefarious doings more successful... Wishful thinking, maybe?" Caedwyn shrugged. Quote: Originally Posted by fanficfanatict Selina rose her hand and said, "Ma'am I think that classified criminals should not be allowed to become Animagi. Although you do run into the issue that the people who are criminals would go along the illegal route to become Animagi anyway. But I also do personally believe that students under the age of seventeen should not be allowed to become Animagi, just like apparation." And then another student piped up with the same opinion. "I imagine someone who wanted to use the ability to do wrong will work to develop the skill regardless, yes. As for the age limit... it isn't that we don't allow students to try, it's just that very few develop the skill before graduation." Quote: Originally Posted by Snape'sGirlThru&Thru Vashti considered the question for a moment before raising her hand. "Students like us are ruled out, aren't we?" she asked. "I mean not forever, of course, just while we're still in school. You wouldn't expect any of us to be able to successfully become Animagi, and I'm sure if you knew a student was trying to become one, you probably wouldn't allow them to continue... at least not until they graduated." "Actually, I believe the last few Transfiguration professors did have students learning to be an animagus under their tutelage. In fact, as recently as two terms ago, you had a student master the ability and register with us." Because Transfiguration professors were responsible people, for the most part. Quote: Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy After thinking about the legality of it, Emmaleigh raised her hand. "Well, it seems like you wouldn't want some one who has committed a crime to be an animagus. But if they have studied it, and are animagi, how would you stop them from changing?" she asked, confused about the situation. "That's the crux of it, I believe," Cade pointed at the girl. "Exactly so. Criminals and regular wizards will pursue the skill with or without our permission, which is why we don't monitor the study. But it is the reason the penalties are so harsh. We want to make it clear that the only reason not to register is because they're up to no good." Quote: Originally Posted by Trish Penny put her hand in the air..."Ma'am, I don't think criminals, who have been found guilty in a court of law, should be allowed to learn" "And I wish it was just that easy," Cade's tone was apologetic. "I agree with you, of course, but it would be impossible to monitor." Hooray for debate and conversation! That had been a lovely exchange. "Anyone want a cookie? Grab one from the box. If not, we'll just move on again. Based on what we've discussed, and on your own knowledge, why do you suppose learning to become an animagus is considered to be such advanced magic? Feel free to respond to your classmates responses rather than just repeating what they've already said." __________________ ★ Dawn ★ Awakening ★ Spiritual ★ Hopeful ★ Honest