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XanaSnape · 07-10-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NicoT

Nicholai clenched his jaw slightly; he didn’t really want to free the elf- unless it was the elf responsible for the garbage. Nico was convinced it wasn’t; he could only hope that the others would help him convince Lord Borr of the same.

He watched avidly as the other students leaped to the defence of the elf; and Lord Borr became more and more infuriated. He spared an uneasy glance at the elf as it squeaked and called for another elf. Nico cringed at Maddox’s approach and blinked as another house elf appeared; waiting for Lord Borr’s reaction before he said anything.

“Sir, with respect,” Nicholai bowed, “Not all of us have been brainwashed – I myself have never met the headmistress.”
Unfortunately.
“But I know I am lucky; as we all are,” he glanced around at the other boys; making a slight face at Kingston’s shirtlessness, “To have the privilege of being taught by you; handpicked as you were by the Minister. And this lesson is an important one indeed- you are very clever sir to have the house elves demonstrate, so that we may recognise insubordination.”
Nicholai mentally crossed his fingers before he continued.
“House elves take pride in doing their work well and I have never known a house elf to out and out lie. I still stand by my statement; an insubordinate and incapable house elf should be punished; but you sir, in your wisdom with this… demonstration, have shown that this house elf is not the culprit; if it were it would have jumped at the chance of being freed. Of course we students are not clever and intelligent as you are; Lord Borr, and we do not know who the disrespectful miscreant is- though I am sure an important gentleman such as yourself does know and we are being tested- I humbly request that along with whatever homework you choose to set us sir, you allow us to find out who the real culprit is…perhaps someone who is disloyal to the ministry or even jealous of your great importance, Sir. And if we do not discover who is responsible then we will have clearly failed you.”

Nicholai bowed once more; knowing that this could go either way and hoping that the other boys would help him…and the elf.

Will looked at Nicholai with a measure of true respect for his housemate. That was a stroke of genius, presuming, of course, that it worked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nienna

"Of course, Sir. We're all ridiculous to think that we are still at Hogwarts. That we are still Hogwart's students. We are the proud students of Cooper's School for young Wizards." Kingston spoke, trying his best to not feel uncomfortable. Well, of course he'd be uncomfortable like this. For Merlin's sake, he wasn't wearing a shirt!

Kingston sighed and smiled at Borr. "Why, yes sir, you are the greatest man. The greatest Lord that walks this earth. Why, if it wasn't for you teaching us these meaningful lessons, we'd be lost now!" This praising better calm him down or else all of these boys were dead meat.

Vote on the elf's fate?

The blond's blue eyes looked over the elf. Poor little thing. Taking a deep breath as he heard all of the boy suggestions, Kingston spoke. "I do think the right thing for the elf to do is give its services to you. Any other choice it would do would be utterly stupid. Although, we are merely here to watch your greatness teach us how to treat insubordinates."

Ugh. Of course, Kingston would say that. Will thought, though he gave no indication of the distaste he felt for Kingston's simpering behaviour. Merlin, he is SUCH a pettigrew!

Will turned to Lord Borr, hoping to rescue the elf from a life of servitude to the professor. "Professor Borr, if as Nicholai has stated, you staged this scene for us, I am more awed by your teaching methods than I can state. It makes sense- no house elf would be so willfully incompetent and then lie about it; at the very least after the lie Schmoop would be punishing himself FOR the lie. It's part of the house elf culture to behave in that manner. Of course, if it wasn't staged, then it's unlikely it was an elf... And we wouldn't want to punish Schmoop only to let the real culprit go free. If I may speculate, I suspect that the real culprit here is not a house elf, who would have no motive for behaving poorly toward your excellency, but rather someone else. Someone who harbors jealousy toward you... Or perhaps bears you a grudge." With that, he glanced at Borr, and then turned his eyes to Kingston. "Perhaps after the mess has been sorted, you would allow Kingston and I, along with a band of students committed to your service, to do a little detective work on your behalf, and find out who did this, so they might be brought to justice? It would be an honor and a privilege to do so for you, sir."

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XanaSnape Ramora Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,510 Hogwarts RPG Name: Former Professor Valon Kazimeriz Graduated	Kool-Aid, Oh Yeah! \| \| SS Mischief Maker Quote: Originally Posted by NicoT Nicholai clenched his jaw slightly; he didn’t really want to free the elf- unless it was the elf responsible for the garbage. Nico was convinced it wasn’t; he could only hope that the others would help him convince Lord Borr of the same. He watched avidly as the other students leaped to the defence of the elf; and Lord Borr became more and more infuriated. He spared an uneasy glance at the elf as it squeaked and called for another elf. Nico cringed at Maddox’s approach and blinked as another house elf appeared; waiting for Lord Borr’s reaction before he said anything. “Sir, with respect,” Nicholai bowed, “Not all of us have been brainwashed – I myself have never met the headmistress.” Unfortunately. “But I know I am lucky; as we all are,” he glanced around at the other boys; making a slight face at Kingston’s shirtlessness, “To have the privilege of being taught by you; handpicked as you were by the Minister. And this lesson is an important one indeed- you are very clever sir to have the house elves demonstrate, so that we may recognise insubordination.” Nicholai mentally crossed his fingers before he continued. “House elves take pride in doing their work well and I have never known a house elf to out and out lie. I still stand by my statement; an insubordinate and incapable house elf should be punished; but you sir, in your wisdom with this… demonstration, have shown that this house elf is not the culprit; if it were it would have jumped at the chance of being freed. Of course we students are not clever and intelligent as you are; Lord Borr, and we do not know who the disrespectful miscreant is- though I am sure an important gentleman such as yourself does know and we are being tested- I humbly request that along with whatever homework you choose to set us sir, you allow us to find out who the real culprit is…perhaps someone who is disloyal to the ministry or even jealous of your great importance, Sir. And if we do not discover who is responsible then we will have clearly failed you.” Nicholai bowed once more; knowing that this could go either way and hoping that the other boys would help him…and the elf. Will looked at Nicholai with a measure of true respect for his housemate. That was a stroke of genius, presuming, of course, that it worked. Quote: Originally Posted by Nienna "Of course, Sir. We're all ridiculous to think that we are still at Hogwarts. That we are still Hogwart's students. We are the proud students of Cooper's School for young Wizards." Kingston spoke, trying his best to not feel uncomfortable. Well, of course he'd be uncomfortable like this. For Merlin's sake, he wasn't wearing a shirt! Kingston sighed and smiled at Borr. "Why, yes sir, you are the greatest man. The greatest Lord that walks this earth. Why, if it wasn't for you teaching us these meaningful lessons, we'd be lost now!" This praising better calm him down or else all of these boys were dead meat. Vote on the elf's fate? The blond's blue eyes looked over the elf. Poor little thing. Taking a deep breath as he heard all of the boy suggestions, Kingston spoke. "I do think the right thing for the elf to do is give its services to you. Any other choice it would do would be utterly stupid. Although, we are merely here to watch your greatness teach us how to treat insubordinates." Ugh. Of course, Kingston would say that. Will thought, though he gave no indication of the distaste he felt for Kingston's simpering behaviour. Merlin, he is SUCH a pettigrew! Will turned to Lord Borr, hoping to rescue the elf from a life of servitude to the professor. "Professor Borr, if as Nicholai has stated, you staged this scene for us, I am more awed by your teaching methods than I can state. It makes sense- no house elf would be so willfully incompetent and then lie about it; at the very least after the lie Schmoop would be punishing himself FOR the lie. It's part of the house elf culture to behave in that manner. Of course, if it wasn't staged, then it's unlikely it was an elf... And we wouldn't want to punish Schmoop only to let the real culprit go free. If I may speculate, I suspect that the real culprit here is not a house elf, who would have no motive for behaving poorly toward your excellency, but rather someone else. Someone who harbors jealousy toward you... Or perhaps bears you a grudge." With that, he glanced at Borr, and then turned his eyes to Kingston. "Perhaps after the mess has been sorted, you would allow Kingston and I, along with a band of students committed to your service, to do a little detective work on your behalf, and find out who did this, so they might be brought to justice? It would be an honor and a privilege to do so for you, sir." __________________ Last edited by XanaSnape; 07-10-2008 at 04:35 PM.