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Watson · 10-28-2021, 02:11 AM

No surprise- Evan Nam had his hand up first. He listened to the young Ravenclaw as he offered another fact. This time - it was about Albus Dumbledore. He nodded, remembering studying the case in his former History of Magic class. “Very true. And look how events turned out. Cornelius Fudge was silly to doubt them... perhaps.”

Now Kinsay James’ comment was more focused on what they wore. He wasn’t expecting an answer on how they were dressed but her comment did help him think of just who he’d ask her to play during the simulation. “Indeed. Plum is correct.” He even had the perfect shade of robes for the kids to put on.

Valentina Nichols was next and he nodded once more. “Yes, it was around 50 members.” He turned his blue eyes to Florrie Charbonneau next. Her facts were accurate too. Once again, he was chuffed that the student’s had done their reading and we’re offering all the facts. “Precisely so, Miss Charbonneau! The Wizengamot pre-dated the Ministry itself. Records state back to 1544.” He then turned his attention to Claudine Blaze. “Mr. Gamp was once the Wizengamot’s Chief Warlock. He had an impressive career. His greatest legacy was that he founded the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. He also outlawed the use of the Unforgivable Curses.”

It wasn’t as if Noah Mordaunt’s reenactment of his dear Uncle (and Simon’s closest ) was lackluster. It was good - hauntingly good. He was more upset that Noah Mordaunt may have already deduced his plan. “They do and we shall be exploring a few today.” Simon turned his attention to Ashley Fox. He nodded in agreement. Yes, the Wizengamot is older than the Ministry. Her comment about the Wizengamot being like the Supreme Court brought a smile to his lips. “Creative analogy.” He’d have to mention that to some of his colleagues who went to Illvermorny to hear what they’re thoughts were on it. He offered Violet Blackthorne a smile. “They are the main legislative body for the Wizarding World” His. His eyes flicked across Daniel Yoon, whom was in silent (probably in deep thought), and then landed on Kale Trent who brought up the point about corruption. He hadn’t asked for an opinion like this. For an opinion like this though.... he wanted to explore it. “Corruption most likely exists in all governments. It’d be naive not to think so.” Simon, unbeknownst what had happened to the children (at least the particulars), wondered what brought this cynical point of view out. “Mr. Trent sounds like you’ve got a case you’re building.”

He was about to move the class on to the main activity but thought the best idea would be to explore this idea. Consider it a practice for their arguments. “Class. Let’s do a mini-activity in order to practice for our mock trial. Call our Activity: FOR or AGAINST. If you have a RED card, then you are arguing that the Ministry if corrupt. If you have a BLUE card, then you are arguing that the Ministry is not corrupt. If you have a WHITE card, then you may choose which side to debate on. The topic of our mini-activity is: Is the Ministry of Magic corrupt? You may use historical references to defend your point.”

OOC: Hi folks! PLOT TWIST - we’re doing the Mini-Activity right now. The first debate topic: Is the Ministry of Magic Corrupt! I encourage you to use SS canon (prior Ministry or Hogwarts terms) to prove either point. As Simon said, if you have a RED card, then you are arguing that the Ministry is corrupt. If you have a BLUE card, you are arguing that the Ministry is not corrupt. If you have a WHITE card, then you have the WILD card for now....

We’ll move on in 36-48 hours to the main activity. Any questions? Message me!

10-28-2021, 02:11 AM	#37 (permalink)
Watson DMLE Mooncalf Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: RI/DUB Posts: 7,748 Hogwarts RPG Name: Octavius Jude Salander Ravenclaw First Year Ministry RPG Name: Arabella Morgenstern Law Enforcement	Slytherindor ♛ The Crazytastic Besties ♛ Shan Watson ♛ No surprise- Evan Nam had his hand up first. He listened to the young Ravenclaw as he offered another fact. This time - it was about Albus Dumbledore. He nodded, remembering studying the case in his former History of Magic class. “Very true. And look how events turned out. Cornelius Fudge was silly to doubt them... perhaps.” Now Kinsay James’ comment was more focused on what they wore. He wasn’t expecting an answer on how they were dressed but her comment did help him think of just who he’d ask her to play during the simulation. “Indeed. Plum is correct.” He even had the perfect shade of robes for the kids to put on. Valentina Nichols was next and he nodded once more. “Yes, it was around 50 members.” He turned his blue eyes to Florrie Charbonneau next. Her facts were accurate too. Once again, he was chuffed that the student’s had done their reading and we’re offering all the facts. “Precisely so, Miss Charbonneau! The Wizengamot pre-dated the Ministry itself. Records state back to 1544.” He then turned his attention to Claudine Blaze. “Mr. Gamp was once the Wizengamot’s Chief Warlock. He had an impressive career. His greatest legacy was that he founded the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. He also outlawed the use of the Unforgivable Curses.” It wasn’t as if Noah Mordaunt’s reenactment of his dear Uncle (and Simon’s closest ) was lackluster. It was good - hauntingly good. He was more upset that Noah Mordaunt may have already deduced his plan. “They do and we shall be exploring a few today.” Simon turned his attention to Ashley Fox. He nodded in agreement. Yes, the Wizengamot is older than the Ministry. Her comment about the Wizengamot being like the Supreme Court brought a smile to his lips. “Creative analogy.” He’d have to mention that to some of his colleagues who went to Illvermorny to hear what they’re thoughts were on it. He offered Violet Blackthorne a smile. “They are the main legislative body for the Wizarding World” His. His eyes flicked across Daniel Yoon, whom was in silent (probably in deep thought), and then landed on Kale Trent who brought up the point about corruption. He hadn’t asked for an opinion like this. For an opinion like this though.... he wanted to explore it. “Corruption most likely exists in all governments. It’d be naive not to think so.” Simon, unbeknownst what had happened to the children (at least the particulars), wondered what brought this cynical point of view out. “Mr. Trent sounds like you’ve got a case you’re building.” He was about to move the class on to the main activity but thought the best idea would be to explore this idea. Consider it a practice for their arguments. “Class. Let’s do a mini-activity in order to practice for our mock trial. Call our Activity: FOR or AGAINST. If you have a RED card, then you are arguing that the Ministry if corrupt. If you have a BLUE card, then you are arguing that the Ministry is not corrupt. If you have a WHITE card, then you may choose which side to debate on. The topic of our mini-activity is: Is the Ministry of Magic corrupt? You may use historical references to defend your point.” OOC: Hi folks! PLOT TWIST - we’re doing the Mini-Activity right now. The first debate topic: Is the Ministry of Magic Corrupt! I encourage you to use SS canon (prior Ministry or Hogwarts terms) to prove either point. As Simon said, if you have a RED card, then you are arguing that the Ministry is corrupt. If you have a BLUE card, you are arguing that the Ministry is not corrupt. If you have a WHITE card, then you have the WILD card for now.... We’ll move on in 36-48 hours to the main activity. Any questions? Message me! __________________