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Oh no, it isn’t Hogwarts exclusive by a long way, but Hogwarts was certainly founded on the tenants of separation, wasn’t it? Not much for togetherness, whatever story the ol’ Sorting Hat wants to spin.

Very defeatist, that attitude. You certainly won’t help anyone if you set out thinking you won’t. Better to try and fail then never to try at all, isn’t it? You may end up helping one or two people here and there, you never know. And I’m sure it will make all the difference to whoever is clever enough to listen to what you have to say.

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Indeed. Some houses feel that more strongly than others, I'm afraid, even if it has diluted quite a bit over time. The children seem to care much less about only affiliating themselves with their own house than even when I was at school.

I suppose I have always been a bit submissive. [frowns a bit] That's true, yes. Though I suppose the ones I'll want most to be listening will be just as adamant on being stubborn as I am wary of giving advice in the first place.

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Ah, yes. That’s very similar to the reason I’ve never dwelt much on the idea of offering group counseling. Sure, there’s the benefit of helping one another to overcome issues, but Hogwarts has never been much for togetherness, has it? Mostly you just have to listen to other people’s problems and that’s quite terrible when all you want to solve is your own.

I don’t know where you get such ideas of my sway over students. As I’ve said, it’s a small group of mostly Gryffindors that take anything I say into account. With you, at least if they don’t listen, they certainly hear.

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Oh, absolutely. But that may just be a life thing, moreso than simply a Hogwarts exclusive. I've always found that people, no matter how kind-hearted, will almost always do their best to solve their own problems as opposed to the issues others, when given the option. When I was younger, I thought being self-serving was a Slytherin-only trait, but I don't think that's necessarily the case, I'm afraid. Not to say that all Slytherins are self-serving, or vice versa... just a general statement.

Yes, but the few who do listen to you have typically sought our your help. It'll make no difference what I say if they feel it's being shoved down their throats.

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[nods slowly, taking in his advice] It won’t be dangerous then if I close my eyes? I want to succeed, but I’m not sure if I can even handle the idea of apparating across to the other side of the room. I-I don’t want to risk losing another limb or myself along the way. 

I won’t, sir. Giving up is not in my blood.

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No, of course not. Disapparating comes from a very visceral place, you needn't see it in order to make it happen. You'll get it eventually, Miss Bones; I'm sure of it. Oftentimes it takes a while for things to click - apparating is a very tricky subject, after all - but as long as you keep trying, I'm positive you'll succeed.

With that type of attitude, you'll be apparating to and fro in no time.

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Ah well. I suppose we could, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t be much help as I left off on wallowing when I was about eleven. he lies

Oh, believe you me, I do say things like that all the time. The only person that ever listens to me is Harry. But it’s at least the sort of thing you could slip into casual conversation, I think. Some of them might even absorb it subconsciously.

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Doesn't have to be a massive club. I don't think I could handle too many members. Frankly, all the whining would likely end up getting on my nerves... even if I'm still partially stuck in my own wallowing phase.

Well, if they aren't going to listen to you, they're certainly not going to listen to me. I'm not quite sure I've ever had a casual conversation with a student, but if the opportunity presents itself, I'll be sure to keep that in mind. Still think you'd be the one better off saying it, though.

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Well, I think I’ve said, I’ve not many left, so you should perhaps take what I say with a grain of salt or two.

That sounds like the sort of speech you should be giving your students. Very true and very logical, but not exactly something the average teenager will give much thought to. And I’m sure it’d be especially useful to them now that this clone business is going on.

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A matter of circumstance more than anything, I'm sure. I've not got many, either... Perhaps we should form a support group - [playfully] a lonely hearts club, of sorts.

Ah, yes, it seems it would be. Although I can't say that dishing out advice will make them like me anymore... it might even make them like me less, if that's possible, for attempting to butt into their business. Perhaps you should try it, then; you are here to counsel, after all.

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Perhaps it’s the Gryffindor loyalty in me, but I’m not much a fan of the idea of people not mattering as much as you think they might. But I’ll take your word for it. 

Well, it’s never a wise idea to use Hermione as a standard through which to judge the others unfortunately. But I see what you’re saying. And it is a tough subject, and also a rather terrifying one. I suppose you can get hurt one way or another in most subjects, but with apparition the danger’s far more likely and more serious if it does occur. I remember when I learned, half of my mates were excited to have it over with and the other half of us was mostly just worried we’d manage to kill ourselves. Made me study more, but I could see where it’d have the opposite effect. People don’t much like to dwell on what frightens them.

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Perhaps it's my Ravenclaw logic that prefers to stick to the typical. Though I suppose, as one more loyal, you would keep your friends closer than I would. Maybe I should be the one taking your word for it.

Oh, yes, she is absolutely the exception. I remember being nervous when I first learned it, and I teach it now, so I can definitely agree with you on that. We've had a couple of minor splinchings already, and it does get a bit tough at times because, while that's something that tends to happen toward the beginning, it makes the students much more hesitant to keep on working after that. Nothing serious has happened, though, so hopefully we'll still be able to move things along. Dwelling on the frightening and confronting it are two different things, I think; dwelling on it won't help one change or get over things, after all. Plus, we can't live our lives in fear of what we don't know... or what scares us. Sometimes facing our fears is the best thing for us.

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I have no idea if that’s true or not. Things are never the same, that much is true, but I always imagined people could adapt to it. [shrugs] Oh yeah, doubtlessly more accurate. Same principle though. Exclusivity on the premise of a ringleader and shared values.

Just because she’s the most vocal supporter doesn’t mean she’s the only one. After all, if they learn to apparate, you’re teaching style works regardless of how much they yank at you. And I’ve not heard any of the seventh years complain that they didn’t manage it. [senses Wil’s discomfort and grimaces a bit, as he’d been a bit too optimistic in hoping he could make subtle references to himself - people didn’t like being reminded of what they pretended wasn’t true]

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I think, if people truly matter, you make it work... but people don't always matter as much as you think they do, or as they think you do, and sometimes life gets in the way, as well. [furrows his brows a bit] Fair enough. I'm not entirely sure all cliques require a leader, though. I've seen some of the groups of children here who seem to share everything equally... which, of course, is why I called it a following; a clique can simply be a group and doesn't need a definitive front-person.

It's not only how vocal she is, though, it's her willingness to work - if that makes sense. The others seem quite disinterested, which is a bit disappointing. It's a hard subject to learn, though, so I understand why they would get frustrated with it at times. I try to accommodate as best as I can, but it's seemingly not enough for their standards. That's true, though. They all do end up getting it eventually, it usually just takes some sort of epiphany for everything to click into place. [his lips twitch into a small smile in an effort to push away his discomfort and signal to Remus that it was entirely his own thought process and not anything he'd said in the best way Wilkie knew how; while he understood Remus' self-deprecating nature, the last thing Wilkie wanted to do was insult him with agreement.]

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Ah, but you’re clearly a very intelligent chap, in the position that you’re in. Even if you were never in one, you must have observed your fair share at Hogwarts. And out, really. Adults join their cliques too, they’re just far more subtle about it. The witches that all manage to coordinate their times amazingly well so that they all have a lunch hour at precisely the same minute, that sort of thing. [shifts his weight] Well, I guess not always less subtle. Lot of the fellows rotting away in Azkaban were members of an exclusive bunch, I suppose.

Oh, they don’t have any problems with your teaching style, they’re just teenagers. You’d have to have a cult of personality to sufficiently teach everyone, I’m convinced. [smiles self-deprecatingly] Ah. I’m sorry to hear the name-calling. Still, though anything might be better, at very least you can take comfort in the fact that there are many names that might be worse. Of all the things associated with dogs, I’d say breath is fairly mild.

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I was aware of them, yes, but I never really cared enough to pay much attention. Frankly, I always thought school friendships were fleeting; once you graduate and go your separate ways, things are never truly the same. I suppose adulthood is when you find your true clique - or so I'm told - and, aside from the select few important people from your childhood, those are the people you spend your time with. [frowns slightly] I would consider that more of a cult following than a clique. Calling that a clique makes it sound a lot less menacing than it actually was.

Well, apparently, the only person my teaching style works for is Miss Granger... though I am convinced that she can adapt to any academic situation, regardless of the teacher. You seemed to have done pretty well, though. [nods] I've tried not to let it bother me, but it certainly can get frustrating. [lowers his gaze sheepishly, realising that Remus probably knew much more of that than he did and that he shouldn't have mentioned it at all] Yes, well... I suppose you're right about that.

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Blast to the Past | Assignment 011

As I've noticed some of you were having issues with the third D - deliberation - I thought I would assign an extra paper in order to help you focus. I know I don't usually give physical coursework, but I believe this could be an excellent exercise in cogitation and will certainly help you all when it comes time for our next Apparitions lesson.

For this assignment, students will be asked to look back on their first year at Hogwarts. It begins with their reaction to receiving their letter - were they excited, confused, both? - and continues throughout their first year. This assignment gives the writers an opportunity to look back on what makes their character the person they are now, and also gives a deeper look into the child they once were. Their first year at Hogwarts is likely what has defined their experience at school as a whole, and we would really like to see how this has affected everyone in the long run. While you're free to discuss whatever aspects you would like, here are some ideas as to what you can talk about:

Tell us about their first experience shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley. Aside from the basics, what did they buy?

If they didn't know about the Wizarding World before they received their letter, explain how they felt about becoming a part of this new world they never knew existed.

Who did they sit with on the Hogwarts Express?

Elaborate on their feelings during the Sorting Ceremony; what house did they think they would be put in, or what house did they want to get put in? Were they happy with where the Hat placed them?

Once they were settled into their houses and had begun taking classes, who did they make friends with? Did they have any crushes or make any enemies? Were they scared of any teachers?

Get as in-depth and creative as you guys want on this one, you've got all of your character's first year to explore! This assignment is due Friday, December 20 by midnight PST. Please don't forget to tag your posts as clonewartsassignment so we can all see your lovely work. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

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[wonders if he’d just said something off - no references to the moon or accidental growling on the r’s, had he? so why did the lad look so gobsmacked?]

Well, they’re kids. Love having their own cliques, don’t they? You’re very near similar, of course, but a near similarity is still a difference, unfortunately. Ah. I’m not sure where you got that idea from. Some of the Gryffindors are fond of me and a few of the kindlier Hufflepuffs. I think I had a Ravenclaw once tell me that she’d like me even if I were a cow for how well she thought I’d taught. But the majority give me a rather wide berth.

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[finds himself recovering from his momentary lapse of mental clarity, cursing himself for being so ridiculous before continuing on with the conversation as if he hadn't faltered]

I wouldn't really know; I was never a part of one growing up. That's true, but I've tried relating to them and it seems I'm simply unable to connect. I'd always heard good things about your teaching from the students I taught as well. I don't know, perhaps I'm just deflecting. After all, I'm sure anything is better than being called dog-breath... along with other inappropriate words beginning with the letter D. As if disliking me isn't enough, they've got to mock my teaching style, as well.

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If only everyone was as courteous.

Oh, I highly doubt that. Students are prone to particular harshness. Lack of consequences paired with the resentment of having to spend eight or nine hours a day working when they never asked to and have things they’d rather do. I’m sure it’s nothing to do with you. If anything, you’re the most convenient target because the professors that have been here before have had time to wisen up to it. McGonagall was already putting people like me in our place when I went here, I half imagine she only came up with the cat bit as a quick way to silence any dissenters.

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Yes, well, it's unfortunate that they're not.

[forgets what he was going to say for a moment, losing himself to a few "ers" and "ums"] I don't... I mean, I understand the resentment to a certain extent but you'd think they'd relate to me a bit more because I was in their place so recently. That's fair enough, though. I suppose I just need to earn their respect. They seem to like you well enough, though, aside from the whole office game thing.

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