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Ratel · 09-21-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NicoT

"They will indeed. And that goes for wizardkind too. Many of our people are prejudiced in some way or another. Against muggles, against other witches and wizards who they think are less 'pure', against squibs, against beasts and beings... against werewolves... " Ethan paused, "It is important to learn to stop and think about where prejudice comes from. The usual answer to that question is fear. Sometimes the fear is irrational, we can't always explain it. Sometimes it is taught to us by our family or by society, and sometimes it comes from us directly experiencing something bad."

"Indeed. Satine has summed up precisely the attitude I want all of you to aim for while in my classes. I do not mind you sharing your opinions, and for those of you who have been brought up in a prejudiced environment, I certainly do not blame you for holding certain opinions. I just ask that you keep your mind open and listen to what others have to say. And decide whether it is your opinion in truth or just something that you have been taught. You are all bright and able to make your own decisions on things. Learning to think, to identify, to listen and to understand are what I hope you will get from my class."

Arrick frowned, digesting what Professor Truebridge had said. Strangely enough, it was the one thing that made sense out of everything he'd seen and learned at Hogwarts and the wizarding world thus far.

He scrawled 'fear' messily in the margins of his textbook in pen as he thought, half-listening as the class continued.

09-21-2009, 03:52 AM	#116 (permalink)
Ratel Lobalug Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 197 Hogwarts RPG Name: Arrick Melliv First Year	Quote: Originally Posted by NicoT "They will indeed. And that goes for wizardkind too. Many of our people are prejudiced in some way or another. Against muggles, against other witches and wizards who they think are less 'pure', against squibs, against beasts and beings... against werewolves... " Ethan paused, "It is important to learn to stop and think about where prejudice comes from. The usual answer to that question is fear. Sometimes the fear is irrational, we can't always explain it. Sometimes it is taught to us by our family or by society, and sometimes it comes from us directly experiencing something bad." "Indeed. Satine has summed up precisely the attitude I want all of you to aim for while in my classes. I do not mind you sharing your opinions, and for those of you who have been brought up in a prejudiced environment, I certainly do not blame you for holding certain opinions. I just ask that you keep your mind open and listen to what others have to say. And decide whether it is your opinion in truth or just something that you have been taught. You are all bright and able to make your own decisions on things. Learning to think, to identify, to listen and to understand are what I hope you will get from my class." Arrick frowned, digesting what Professor Truebridge had said. Strangely enough, it was the one thing that made sense out of everything he'd seen and learned at Hogwarts and the wizarding world thus far. He scrawled 'fear' messily in the margins of his textbook in pen as he thought, half-listening as the class continued.