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demented_death_eater

10-25-2008 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenster (Post 7381884)

Theo raised his little hand from the front, "It is because dey are easily hidden Sir. A muggle isn't likely to look at a broomstick twice, and fink it is magical."

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Originally Posted by Tomasina Riddle (Post 7381885)

Lucas raised his hand to answer the question. "A broom is a typical muggle object. And its easier to hide when you are on a broom." He said

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Originally Posted by camirayaxley (Post 7381895)

Camira stared at the Professor, a bit confused by his question. She raised her hand, nonetheless. "Well, I think brooms are the safest way, Professor, and anyone can use them. People can't apparate until they're of age, someone using floo powder could end up somewhere they didn't mean to go due to nervousness or not speaking clearly, and portkeys have to be authorized. Brooms are easy to learn how to use, fast, and convenient." She had no idea if that's what he meant when he asked, but that's the only thing she could think of. Besides, the weird breathing thing was distracting her.

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising (Post 7381896)

With his eyes fixed on the Professor, Dominic listened as he began the lesson. Thinking for a moment, he raised his hand slowly. "The broom should be the one object legally allowed as means of wizarding transportation because it allows for uniformity. They can easily be regulated; if we let anyone fly whatever they wanted, it'd be difficult to regulate and keep from prying muggle eyes. Or worse, could even end up in their hands!"

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Originally Posted by milloy112 (Post 7381906)

Ross stuck his hand straight up in the air and said "A broomstick is an object used daily in everyday life so if a muggle was to find one that flew then they still would not know the diffrence"

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Originally Posted by LisaPotter1125 (Post 7381908)

Astrid raised her hand and asked, "Well sir, is it because brooms are the safest form of Magical Transportation?"

"Good answers, all of you," Vindictus said and tapped the board so that their replies could be copied down by their classmates. "But why do you say brooms are the safest form of magical transportation?"

Disneymaniac

10-25-2008 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 7381922)

"Because, Sir, dey are easier to handle. My daddy says dat dey are easier to turn and control and stuff," Theo said raising his little hand again.

PhoenixRising

10-25-2008 01:53 AM

Dominic frowned slightly as he contemplated what the Professor asked next. He didn't say brooms were the safest form; they were far from it. Raising his hand, the fourth year spoke again, "Professor. I don't think brooms are the safest form of magical transportation at all. There is a reason why first years aren't allowed brooms, but yet for instance, anyone of any age could use the floo network or portkey. Brooms are dangerous..."

milloy112

10-25-2008 01:53 AM

"Arent brooms a bit like a bike" he asked "The are only as safe as you want them to be as it is the rider that is usually controlling it " he added in hoping this answere the professors question.

Hawken Terrell

10-25-2008 01:54 AM

Cale poked a hand up into the air. "My dad says they aren't. All the tail winds and the muggle plains...and then there's the chance of you being seen. "

Liisa

10-25-2008 01:56 AM

Astrid laughed slightly at the professor's last question. She raised her hand again and said, "To tell you the truth sir, I don't find them safe at all. They scare me to death still, which is why I'm here. I'm simply terrified of heights." she admitted, blushing ever so lightly. "But I have heard a bit about the regulations that are put onto brooms to keep them safe. "

Anna Banana

10-25-2008 01:56 AM

Anna raised her hand to respond. "I believe it's so all methods of transportation can be pretty much uniform. In other words, chaos would erupt if we had a variety of different methods of transportation used. We would have everything from brooms to flying cars or...well, anything for that matter, flying around in the skies," she said. "I think it's the safest way, as it has been practiced for quite some time, and their are regulations already in place."

Amira With a C

10-25-2008 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 7381922)

Oooh. Her answer wasn't dumb? Yay. She raised her hand again at his next question. "Well, sir. If you apparate, you could splinch yourself and if you floo, you could get lost. That being said, I think portkeying is safer than using a broom. I think brooms have the potential to be dangerous as well. You could fall off from up high and that could be deadly or the winds could be too strong for your broom to handle."

Hmm. The more she thought about it, the less safe brooms actually seemed.

demented_death_eater

10-25-2008 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MuggleBornWitch3 (Post 7381940)

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Originally Posted by LisaPotter1125 (Post 7381939)

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Originally Posted by Hawken Terrell (Post 7381935)

Cale poked a hand up into the air. "My dad says they aren't. All the tail winds and the muggle plains...and then there's the chance of you being seen. "

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Originally Posted by milloy112 (Post 7381932)

"Arent brooms a bit like a bike" he asked "The are only as safe as you want them to be as it is the rider that is usually controlling it " he added in hoping this answere the professors question.

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising (Post 7381930)

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Originally Posted by Jenster (Post 7381927)

"Because, Sir, dey are easier to handle. My daddy says dat dey are easier to turn and control and stuff," Theo said raising his little hand again.

Points were marked down in his gradebook by a Qwik Quotes Quill as he nodded at each answer. "Good opinions, all of you. This tells me that you are familiar with the most popular form of wizarding transportation in the West," Vindictus said thoughtfully and then flashed his boyish grin at the class. "Who can tell me what the favorite form of transportation is in the East?"

Disneymaniac

10-25-2008 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 7381956)

"Magic carpets Sir," Theo said, he raised his hand again. "Dey are banned here dough. My daddy says dat Lorraine does all dose fings in da Ministry. My daddy kissed her, my mummy said."

PhoenixRising

10-25-2008 02:03 AM

"would it be flying carpets, professor?" Dominic asked skeptically, raising his hand.

Hawken Terrell

10-25-2008 02:03 AM

Cale poked his hand into the air again giving it a bit of a wave. His lily in his lapel waved a leaf too. "Flying camels."

Torchwood

10-25-2008 02:04 AM

Qaz raised her hand and replied, 'That would probably be the flying carpet, Professor.'

WhittyBitty

10-25-2008 02:04 AM

Lima raised her hand and said, "would that be flying carpets, sir?"

Angie

10-25-2008 02:05 AM

Willow raised her hand at once. "I believe that Magic Carpets are, sir. However, even though they are a common in the East, they are not allowed here."

Liisa

10-25-2008 02:06 AM

Astrid raised her hand again and said, "I would think the flying carpet, Professor." she cringed at the idea of being up that high and not having at least a broomstick to hold on to.

Amira With a C

10-25-2008 02:06 AM

Camira raised her hand immediately. She knew the answer to that one. "Flying Carpets, sir. Flying Carpets were once an accepted form of travel for the British magical community, but they are now banned due to being defined as a "Muggle Artifact" by the Registry of Proscribed Charmable Objects."

Anna Banana

10-25-2008 02:12 AM

Anna raised her hand to reply. "Flying carpets, sir," she said.

demented_death_eater

10-25-2008 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenster (Post 7381962)

"Magic carpets Sir," Theo said, he raised his hand again. "Dey are banned here dough. My daddy says dat Lorraine does all dose fings in da Ministry. My daddy kissed her, my mummy said."

That is correct, Theo," Vindictus said and slightly frowned at the mentioning of the law.

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Originally Posted by Hawken Terrell (Post 7381965)

Cale poked his hand into the air again giving it a bit of a wave. His lily in his lapel waved a leaf too. "Flying camels."

"Fascinating concept, Cale. I wonder if anyone has done any experimentation to create a flying camel breed," Vindictus said thoughtfully.

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Originally Posted by Oesed (Post 7381975)

Willow raised her hand at once. "I believe that Magic Carpets are, sir. However, even though they are a common in the East, they are not allowed here."

"Correct, but I think that it's just a matter of personal preference," Vindictus added.

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Originally Posted by camirayaxley (Post 7381979)

"That is true, Camira, and thank you for pointing that out. Now, can anyone give me a logical explaination why flying carpets are popular in the East instead of broomsticks? Here's a hint - you live in a tent that doesn't have a bottom."

Tommehbell

10-25-2008 02:17 AM

Lucas raised his hand. "Well sir for one thing carpets carry more people." He explained.

Liisa

10-25-2008 02:18 AM

Astrid giggled at his "hint" and said, "Because they have no real reason for brooms in their floor-less homes and Eastern living muggles would become suspicious."

PhoenixRising

10-25-2008 02:18 AM

"Well flying carpets would be preferential in the East because they're convenient household artifacts. Why must you have a broom, if you have no need for it in the house? Would be awfully suspicious..." Dominic suggested, raising his hand again.

Disneymaniac

10-25-2008 02:18 AM

"Dey live in da desert so dey don't need brooms and carpets are comfy. And da camels can carry dem," Theo smiled, raising his hand. It was starting to get tired.

Amira With a C

10-25-2008 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 7382002)

Gah. Riddles? She hated riddles. She raised her hand slowly. "Um..is it convenience? It doubles as an actual rug. They use the carpet as a floor and then they can just hop on it and fly? I suppose no one would suspect anything either. They would think it was just a rug. And storage space wouldn't be an issue?"

Angie

10-25-2008 02:20 AM

"Because they have no floors to swept, therefore, a broom would be useless and may also attract some Muggle attention, yes?" Willow theorized with her hand in the air.

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