A Show of School Support
Mar. 21st, 2014 05:45 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_daphneToday I was just thinking about how this time last year we were one day away from staging the Hogwarts Through the Ages Revue, and how nervous and excited I and many others were for that performance. The Revue was special not just because it celebrated the history of our noble institution, but also because it brought together students from all corners of the school, whether they were dancing center stage, painting sets, or providing the music. And while this school year is, in many ways, better than last year, I do miss the spirit that the Revue generated.
Which has me thinking about how while the rest of us are busy studying, revising, attending club meetings, and so forth, a small, select number of others are doing the same while also giving their all to show our Lord Protector that this next generation has, within it, the most loyal, inventive, brave, and cunning wizards and witches that Britain has ever seen. No disrespect to previous generations is intended by that statement - no indeed! If it weren't for your impeccable tutelage and example, none of us would be able to fulfill our potential half so well, you may be assured of that!
How can those of us not competing for a coveted spot on the Lord's council show our support and gratitude to those who are testing their ingenuity and valor, day after day?
I propose that each house form a support squad whose purpose is to accommodate the competitors in their quest to join the Lord's council. This accommodation may take on the form of simple, cheering comforts, such as tasty treats, uplifting music, or inspirational poems, or it may include providing more straightforward assistance, such as fetching the competitor lunch if he or she's too busy to make it down to the Great Hall, or running an errand that they simply have no time for.
While the rest of us watch on as our competitors tackle their challenges, it's important to remember that Hogwarts is a mirror of the greater Protectorate. Just as the public supports the Lord's council as best they can, so should we support those who would seek to be on that council.
I've already formed a support squad for the Slytherin competitors, and I have stepped forward as its Chair. Perhaps those of you in other houses will consider doing the same? Meanwhile, all of you competitors in Slytherin can count on accommodation from the Slytherin support squad. Any Slytherins reading, please consider joining the support squad! If you are interested in contributing, please see me, Daphne Greengrass, straight away.
Which has me thinking about how while the rest of us are busy studying, revising, attending club meetings, and so forth, a small, select number of others are doing the same while also giving their all to show our Lord Protector that this next generation has, within it, the most loyal, inventive, brave, and cunning wizards and witches that Britain has ever seen. No disrespect to previous generations is intended by that statement - no indeed! If it weren't for your impeccable tutelage and example, none of us would be able to fulfill our potential half so well, you may be assured of that!
How can those of us not competing for a coveted spot on the Lord's council show our support and gratitude to those who are testing their ingenuity and valor, day after day?
I propose that each house form a support squad whose purpose is to accommodate the competitors in their quest to join the Lord's council. This accommodation may take on the form of simple, cheering comforts, such as tasty treats, uplifting music, or inspirational poems, or it may include providing more straightforward assistance, such as fetching the competitor lunch if he or she's too busy to make it down to the Great Hall, or running an errand that they simply have no time for.
While the rest of us watch on as our competitors tackle their challenges, it's important to remember that Hogwarts is a mirror of the greater Protectorate. Just as the public supports the Lord's council as best they can, so should we support those who would seek to be on that council.
I've already formed a support squad for the Slytherin competitors, and I have stepped forward as its Chair. Perhaps those of you in other houses will consider doing the same? Meanwhile, all of you competitors in Slytherin can count on accommodation from the Slytherin support squad. Any Slytherins reading, please consider joining the support squad! If you are interested in contributing, please see me, Daphne Greengrass, straight away.
Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-03-22 12:54 am (UTC)I'd say that you're a sure bet, except you know they'll never choose a Head Boy and Head Girl from the same house, and since someone from Slytherin is always chosen, year after year...your biggest competition is me.
Re: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-03-22 12:59 am (UTC)Yes, one of us will be either Head Boy or Head Girl. If it's me who's chosen, then Boy will go to either Moon or Finnigan (despite Macmillan being pureblooded, I think Finnigan's being a competitor gives him the edge). If it's you who's chosen, then Girl will be Padma, for sure.
Now, you don't really want to work that closely with Padma for a whole year, do you?
Re: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-03-22 01:02 am (UTC)You're also not considering that they might break tradition and make Harry Head Boy. Head Student, maybe. Now that would be something to talk about.
Truth told, while I would prefer to be Head Boy rather than not, it's not quite so very important to me as it once was.
Re: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-03-22 01:42 am (UTC)Which is why you're going to stand aside and let me shine, yes? Oh, I knew I could count on you! You're such a gentleman...
Re: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-03-22 01:55 am (UTC)By the way, Daphs... if you ever want to share anything with me... I mean, really share, you can. You know I can't promise the same from myself, but that doesn't mean I can't be there for you. If you need it.
Just so you know.
Re: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-03-22 01:57 am (UTC)