A bit of a show
Oct. 3rd, 2012 09:38 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_daphneI don't know about the rest of the houses, but here in Slytherin everyone is positively bubbling with excitement over Saturday's demonstration! I find that there's nothing that re-aligns one's purpose and sense of industry like a little entertainment. "Give a boy or girl something diverting to look forward to, and then smile at their gratitude" was a saying I grew up hearing from my Grandmother, and it's one I've held as my own ever since.
(Younger students should, of course, remember that our Professors are skilled professionals, and that anyone who attempts to emulate their performance either in advance or after the demonstration will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action.)
But in all seriousness, this is precisely why things like Quidditch Matches, Hogsmeade Visits, Plays, Balls, and Feasts are such long-standing traditions at Hogwarts. For a student to really be taught the ways of the world, they must be taught to enjoy and manage the pleasures, just as surely as they must be taught to manage the tasks. I have a feeling that there may even be some adults and professors reading who know exactly what I mean and even agree with me, at least a little!
Though I will admit that it's true we don't often get a Ball at Hogwarts. Nevertheless, there's usually at least one massive, school-wide event for everyone to rally 'round!
Oh, and quickly: thank you to everyone who wished me Happy Birthday yesterday. We had a little celebration in the common room and managed to sneak Queenie in so she could have her pick of the tarts. My Mother sent me the most wonderful set of winter robes, perfect for the upcoming season, and I must say that they might be even more adult than my Yule Ball robes. It's hard to believe I'm sixteen years old! I think that shall take a while to sink in...
(Younger students should, of course, remember that our Professors are skilled professionals, and that anyone who attempts to emulate their performance either in advance or after the demonstration will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action.)
But in all seriousness, this is precisely why things like Quidditch Matches, Hogsmeade Visits, Plays, Balls, and Feasts are such long-standing traditions at Hogwarts. For a student to really be taught the ways of the world, they must be taught to enjoy and manage the pleasures, just as surely as they must be taught to manage the tasks. I have a feeling that there may even be some adults and professors reading who know exactly what I mean and even agree with me, at least a little!
Though I will admit that it's true we don't often get a Ball at Hogwarts. Nevertheless, there's usually at least one massive, school-wide event for everyone to rally 'round!
Oh, and quickly: thank you to everyone who wished me Happy Birthday yesterday. We had a little celebration in the common room and managed to sneak Queenie in so she could have her pick of the tarts. My Mother sent me the most wonderful set of winter robes, perfect for the upcoming season, and I must say that they might be even more adult than my Yule Ball robes. It's hard to believe I'm sixteen years old! I think that shall take a while to sink in...
Re: Private message to Padma
Date: 2012-10-03 05:12 pm (UTC)Well, I didn't imagine she would know anything about organising such an event, so I'd already planned on doing it myself. I think the trick is to do it in such a way that she doesn't look upon me as utterly presumptuous, or going over her head, or anything like that.
It might also help if I have other students rallying behind the idea... can I count on you for that? I know Lizzie and Samantha will, and Pansy and Draco and Blaise...oh, and maybe even Harry, too, if I can get him to stop talking about Quidditch for five minutes.
Re: Private message to Padma
Date: 2012-10-03 05:19 pm (UTC)Oh, what if we organised around a theme? Like, celebrating the Headmistress for her years of teaching or something? Isn't it her 50th anniversary as a teacher? I think it is. That's loads of time and really, it ought to be recognised.
I could talk to Professor Vector about it if you like. She's bound to like the idea. Carpenter, too, she positively drools over anything artistic.
And you could get Susan Bones on board; she'll bring the other badgers 'round if you want them.
Re: Private message to Padma
Date: 2012-10-03 05:29 pm (UTC)You're right about Professor Carpenter - she doesn't know it, but I've always seen Divination as "acting" class, because really, it's all about putting on the best performance. I even told Professor Dolohov about this and he found it terribly amusing. I think he would be in support of the Revue idea, actually, but he's new so his support might not count for so much as getting in the Heads of House. Then again, he's awfully important to the Lord Protector, and so is Professor Raz.
Do you suppose Lav or Parvati might talk to Hooch? I don't know her well at all and she's so... gruff.
Re: Private message to Padma
Date: 2012-10-03 06:14 pm (UTC)And yes, Professor Slughorn even taught Professor Dolohov, so he's been here even longer than the Headmistress. We could certainly include all the Heads of House, too, if we look up when they came here. Or anyone who's got more than 30 years (though that would also include Binns, technically).
I'm sure Lav would be happy to talk to Madam Hooch. Really, she's only that gruff on the outside. Pav says if you get to know her she's really quite, er, well, tolerant.