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Who's the Daddy? Lucius is the Daddy! (ofbadfaith) wrote,
@ 2009-05-22 03:12:00

022. 21st may 1980
[Warded Private: Death Eaters and Supporters, not including the Dark Army]

While I have had some very useful suggestions and assistance from Mrs. Burke, I now put the matter of the new wizarding school to you all. As the Head of the Board of Education, I feel it is time to elect a governing body for the replacement to Hogwarts; a board of governors to make important decisions in both the formation and the running of the school. This board would not necessarily be made up of purebloods, but anyone who is loyal to our cause and dedicated to the quality of education received by our youngest generation. I plan to hold a meeting for anyone and everyone interested in being involved with this highly exciting project in the near future, but for now I merely want to gauge interest, along with asking the opinions of everyone in our society when it comes to some important decisions regarding this school. After all, the project will affect all of us in some way, and it is only fair to ensure that the majority are satisfied!

I therefore come to you now with the following issues. Not all of them need to be decided immediately, but they are on the forefront of my mind when making preliminary decisions.

Location
I believe there are three options when deciding on the location of this school. One; we take over the old Hogwarts site, and use the building already in place. I do realise the effort that would be needed for this, and the consequences it may involve, which is why it is the option I am least willing to take. Two; a new building in Hogsmeade, perhaps directly attached to the new museum, perhaps just affiliated. Three; a new building in a new plot of land altogether, remote from settlements and naturally highly warded against muggles. The final option would probably take the most time to complete, but given the right planners and architects would yield excellent results.

Muggle-born students
A problem that was brought up the first time I talked about this project is the issue of muggle-born students. Our options seem to be to leave them within their own population, yet this might yield dangerous results as they will not be able to control their magic, another option is to exterminate them as soon as they come to our attention, yet this would not go down well at all with the general public if they were to find out about it in any way, and a third option would be to educate them as usual. One option initially suggested by Astra (I believe) that I have recently been heavily considering is to remove them from the muggle population completely and educate them separately. This would mean that our own children and the children of other respectable witches and wizards will not have the chance to have their minds poisoned by them, and we will be able to transform them into contributing members of the wizarding population. This matter in particular is one I would be eager to hear your views on.

Teachers
Obviously we will not be employing the same staff as was previously employed at Hogwarts. With some exceptions the teaching staff will be new and will be subjected to frequent surveillance to ensure the educational quality does not lessen in any way, and our children are not being taught unnecessary subjects. Such as muggle studies. Salaries will obviously be decided by the Governors at a point closer to the opening date. Naturally, if anybody reading this has a burning desire to teach a certain subject, please do speak up.

Houses
I am unwilling to revert to the old House system as I’m sure we can all recognise the gaping holes in the previous one, and although I recognise that not all of us were Slytherins and can appreciate that each of the Hogwarts houses had their merits, I sincerely believe that a new system is in order. Sorting will also have to undergo changes, but that is not a point for immediate discussion. Establishing four new founders looking for different qualities in students would not be productive, as I would assume we all have a very good idea of what we hope our students would be, and I would assume that simply organising via blood status would not be fondly looked upon by the general population. I confess that this is not something I have looked into as much as some of the other aspects, and would be delighted to hear all ideas.

Funding and Ministry endorsement
Donations will be gratefully received when plans are more final. I aim to work with the Ministry every step of the way to achieve a school we are all happy with and proud to send our children to. Nothing will be finalised or built without Ministry consent, and as my position as Head of the Board of Governors is a Ministry position in itself, I myself am happy to co-ordinate the Governors and Ministry so decisions can be reached with a few discrepancies as possible.

Again, I urge anyone who is interested in being on the Board to speak to me. The points above are only the very basics of what must be discussed, and there are many more details included in the everyday running of a functional school that must be decided upon. Governor positions are unpaid with a lot of responsibility, and must not be approached lightly. However, I will be delighted to hear everyone’s thoughts and opinions.

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[Warded Private: Aeneas]

As mentioned above, I want the Ministry to be fully supportive of every decision I make. Nothing will be carried out without your full consent, and I have the best intentions of keeping links between the school and the Ministry strong, as I believe that is one of the areas where Dumbledore failed. I fully understand that you are a very busy man and will not have time to be on the Board yourself, but it has struck me that your wife may be an ideal candidate. She is intelligent, a mother, and has the benefit of having been through a separate school system to our own, and will be able to help us bring the best aspects of Beauxbatons to our new school. Would you be amenable to me approaching her about this?

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[Warded Private: Narcissa]

I didn’t mention anything regarding this above, but I assume the Foundation will be heavily affiliated?

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thermopylae
2009-05-21 09:31 pm UTC (link)

You bring up so many points I do not know where to begin, Mr Malfoy. I obviously did not go to Hogwarts, and thus my perspective on this topic is a different one. But, going along your points:

I believe that, in the tradition of great schools like Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, a school that exists on its own in the wilderness, sheltered from Muggles, would be the best option, lest Hogsmeade grow too overcrowded. Besides, a school more to the south would be better for our children's overall health. Scotland is, in my experience, far too cold an wet.

A separate facility, perhaps in Hogsmeade, might be made for Muggleborns. It could be housed in an existing building.

To divide children up by traits they supposedly have at the age of eleven only plants seeds of discord. It would be best to divide them arbitrarily, if at all.

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ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 09:49 pm UTC (link)

Thank you for your input, Mrs Mulciber. I am actually eager to hear the views of those among us who attended different schools, as I would ideally be able to use the best parts of Hogwarts, Durmstrang and Beauxbatons to make this new school as successful as possible.

I am pleased that you agree a new location for the school would be ideal. The only matter that concerns me is letting the children occasionally experience life outside the school; while Hogwarts was flawed, the weekend visits to Hogsmeade were enjoyed by all.

The muggle-born facility would be a very large part of this new project, and if it were to go ahead I would probably separate it completely from the school with no affiliation, and use a different body of people to control it. Housing it in a wizarding settlement such as Hogsmeade would be advantageous for a number of reasons, but also risky as we cannot deny that there are some that oppose us, and may make it a target.

I did find that the House system exposed me to others who were very similar to myself and therefore helped me make friends and aquaintances, but eleven is an age where we are very different to the adults we will turn into. Arbitrary sorting is something I will consider.

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meliflua
2009-05-21 10:21 pm UTC (link)

In regards to your concern about experiencing life outside of school, I agree that visiting the village was a good break from the norm, but I believe Hogwarts existed before Hogsmeade in the way we think of it today did. If the location is good and sufficiently magical, business owners see the merit in school children and their pocket money. A village could easily spring up around the new school, and the children would have their recreation. It may take a few years, but it could easily happen.

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	First ward. ofbadfaith 2009-05-21 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	I did not consider that. It's true that this institution is a long-term investment rather than a short-term solution, so you make an interesting point. Perhaps I should not worry about children experiencing trips outside of school, or alternative arrangements could be made for the first couple of years. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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meliflua
2009-05-22 09:06 am UTC (link)

I do not think it should weigh too heavily on your mind, because even if the first few years of students passing through don't have the recreational experience, it will happen in due time. Or, of course, you could offer an incentive to business owners to move into your location when you find it so a village springs up rather quickly. Business owners would want residences there, and setting up housing perhaps for your professors (if they didn't wish to live in school) would quicken the process as well.

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	Lucius. thefairest 2009-05-21 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	I should like that quite a bit, I think. It would be good to affiliate with the orphanage Lucinda wishes to set up, and of course, we can be instrumental in scholarships and such. On an unrelated note entirely, I think I like Lyra the best for girls' names. Calliope is close, but I think the former would more adequately satisfy family wishes. Have you any thoughts? (Reply to this) (Thread)

Narcissa.

ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 09:56 pm UTC (link)

It would be ideal to affiliate with both the Foundation and the Orphanage. I believe it would benefit society at large (and cannot harm our own standing, naturally!)

I confess I have not given a thought to girls' names. It was harder than I imagined to find names for a boy that fit with both our family traditions(!) My top choices so far would be Castor, Cepheus, Cetus, Draco and Procyon.

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	Lucius. thefairest 2009-05-21 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	I quite agree! And of course the Ministry will fully support it - I think your school is going to be very lovely. I like Cepheus or Draco the best of those. Procyon feels like quite a mouthful for a baby, though I suppose he will grow up eventually. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Narcissa.

ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 10:21 pm UTC (link)

I hope that my connections to the Minister will help me push through decisions quickly. I have already asked him whether Claudette would like to be on the Board, as this would look good and maintain our connections. I hope you will also accept a seat on the Board as Foundation liason.

Out of the five, Castor and Draco were my favourites. It seems Draco is where we overlap!

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	Lucius. thefairest 2009-05-21 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	I am certain it will be the case; Mr Nott's office has been very helpful in giving the Foundation support. And I would very much like to be on the board, and I am certain Claudette will be happy to accept a position as well. Well, Draco Malfoy sounds nice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Narcissa. ofbadfaith 2009-05-21 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	It seems early to decide on a name completely, but I do confess I would have no qualms naming my son Draco. Now there is merely the matter of middle names(!) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lucius. thefairest 2009-05-21 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	Personally, I am excited we agreed without having to consult Mother's lists(!) Now of course I cannot look at them for fear that Draco was thought of by her. Well, we can either go the route of a name we simply like for the middle name, or a family name, I suppose. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Narcissa. ofbadfaith 2009-05-21 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	No doubt she will claim to have chosen the name long ago. I feel we should wait until the child is born to choose a middle name; hopefully a certain name will feel right. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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meliflua
2009-05-21 09:45 pm UTC (link)

A House system based on personality traits or merit is immensely flawed and I commend you for not bringing it to your new school.

Depending on the size of your location and the size of the dormitories, merely arbitrarily sorting that number of students per year per gender into random dorms would be sensible. There would be no outside pressure on students to "live up to" a House stereotype.

Randomizing these selections every year so every student received a new dormitory with new people every year would, while being a bit more trouble, encourage socialization and alleviate unnecessary and unproductive "rivalries" between dormitories.

An entirely new location would be ideal, as overcrowding Hogsmeade would be (as Mrs. Mulciber pointed out) ill-advised and I can't see the residents appreciating it, and it would hardly provide for the size that a school should be with all of the proper facilities.

A separate facility for Muggleborns would be preferable, as the public's outrage is naturally something to be avoided. They could learn the theory behind all of their magic without the practical instruction, even, and thus not risk becoming dangerous.

These are merely my thoughts.

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ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 10:11 pm UTC (link)

I appreciate your thoughts, Ms Meliflua, thank you for your input.

I am beginning to see the positive side of eliminating Houses altogether. What I would consider, however, is arbitrarily assigning students to a House so an element of competition in academics and sports can be introduced, as I believe it will maintain students' interest and encourage them to work hard to gain points. A certain fluidity could also be in place, however, so students could switch Houses should they so wish, to either be with their friends or make new ones.

Having muggle-borns learning the theort but not the practise is an intriguing idea. I think I need to consider what the muggle-borns could be used for in our society post-graduation before fully deciding what to do with them.

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meliflua
2009-05-21 10:29 pm UTC (link)

Encouraging semi-friendly competition and having a sense of consistency is valuable, I admit. But the idea of more fluidity and the ability to switch Houses (though I expect the student would need recommendation or reason to switch their Houses) because I know that being in the same dorm with the same people over the course of seven years can be a joy but also utterly frustrating as a teenager.

Having one or two around to liaison with the Muggle authorities in case of large scale accidents would be valuable. Otherwise they could just fade back into their Muggle society. Or, I don't know, train trolls.

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ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 11:17 pm UTC (link)

I would hope that students would not be constrained by their House in any way. If meal times, classes, and even dormitories are not organised by House, the overall atmosphere will not be one of intense rivalry, while students can still earn House points or play for their team.

It is definitely a matter that requires a lot of discussion. Personally I would be loathe to just send them back to Muggle society -- enough Muggles know about us as it is.

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meliflua
2009-05-22 09:09 am UTC (link)

That seems like a marketable idea. Students will like being able to stay with people they have befriended rather than people they are assigned to stay with.

Hm. Of course, the school could be employed as such; the first however many years is instruction of magical theory and rigorous history, and then the last few (what would be NEWT years for an average Hogwarts student) years will be job training based on a test that covers qualities needed for jobs deemed appropriate for a Muggleborn witch or wizard. They don't have to take the job they're trained for, naturally, but it would make their employment easier.

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astralogy
2009-05-21 10:08 pm UTC (link)

Of course I strongly prefer the idea of a separate facility for Muggleborns, where they can be introduced to our society, something that will unfortunately provide much less time for them to cover more advanced magic.

As for Sorting, I much agree that it ought to be arbitrary - equally, I think it may be a good idea to reduce the importance placed on these Houses. At Hogwarts we were never encouraged to socialise outside of our Houses, and indeed there were no real places to do so except the library. Until sixth year we took all classes and meals with our House, and spent most of our free time in our common rooms. A healthy rivalry in sports is a good thing, but it oughtn't be nearly so serious as it was at Hogwarts, where students ostracised each other solely due to what House they were in.

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	Same astralogy 2009-05-21 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	(For that matter, while Quidditch is of course a great tradition, some other sports might be offered so that more than twenty eight students can participate in school-organised games.) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Same ofbadfaith 2009-05-21 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	This is actually something I have considered, but I feel it would be best left for the fine-tuning stages of the school, rather than the very early planning. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 10:29 pm UTC (link)

A separate facility for muggle-borns seems to be the popular option, and I thank you for orginally suggesting the idea. Hopefully we can find a way for them to be useful members of our society, but I believe such discussion should be saved for a later date.

I am beginning to form an idea with regards to Houses -- as I suggested to Ms. Meliflua above, students could be arbitrarily assigned to Houses to maintain a healthy academic and sporting rivalry and promote a sense of "belonging", but encouraged to socialise outside of their House. Mealtimes and classes could be mixed, all students would have access to common rooms with only the dormitories requiring a password for entry, and students could even change House should they so wish. I believe this would give us the best of both worlds, and would be interested to hear other opinions on this.

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fortiscadere
2009-05-21 10:10 pm UTC (link)

It is clear you have put considerable amount of thought into this, and there is much to be sought after in these ideas.

In regards to location, it is in my mind that the latter option - a school on its own and sheltered from Muggles - is quite the preferable. However, I might suggest that should this not be able to be constructed by next autumn, that an interim location in Hogsmeade might be considered. An entire year without schooling has been damaging enough to many without means, and I should be loathe to see that extended beyond this school year.

Muggleborn students are quite the complicated matter. I agree that leaving them amongst their own population is a recipe for disaster. However they obtain the magic they have, if they are not trained to use it appropriately, it will draw attention to them in a way that might not be preferable.

It is perhaps outside of this conversation, but I wonder if it might not be preferable to remove Muggleborn students from the Muggle world far earlier thus removing more of the negative influence they are likely to receive. Children's characters are so readily formed at an early age.

I do have some very specific ideas regarding instruction, but I am not certain this is the place to have that conversation.

I do feel that the houses create unnecessary tension and divisiveness between students. Perhaps in an ideal world that would not be the case, but this is the world we must live in after all.

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ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 10:56 pm UTC (link)

I hope to have at least the building plans finalised as soon as possible, so building can take place over the summer. My aim to open on September 1, and I agree that should the building not be ready, an alternative will be used in the meantime. Impending parenthood has made me realise the importance of education, and I do not wish this lull to go on longer than necessary.

Removing them from the Muggle population early is an interesting suggestion and one I shall certainly consider. If they are to be educated at a separate institute, we do not need to stick to the normal 11-17 timeframe. Thank you for the idea.

I would certainly be interested to hear your ideas regarding instruction when the time comes to form a curriculum. I do not see it happening for a while yet, as the initial plans need to be finalised, but I shall be in touch.

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fortiscadere
2009-05-21 11:08 pm UTC (link)

I confess that the lack of education that has taken place this year rather troublesome even without children of my own. I commend the idea of September 1st.

I shall look forward to it.

[Lucius]
I had never particularly given thought to education, but I will have my Potions Master certification in August and might have some interest in instruction. Regardless of that, I am certainly interested in assisting to develop a curriculum more overall complete than that which was forced upon us at Hogwarts.

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Severus

ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 11:27 pm UTC (link)

Teacher posts will hopefully become available for application in July/August, should you still be interested at that point. I would certainly be pleased if you did decide to apply; the students would be lucky to have your expertise at their disposal. I believe the curriculum will be devised by leading witches and wizards in each subject, so your input would certainly be appreciated.

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Lucius.

fortiscadere
2009-05-22 12:09 am UTC (link)

I shall take that date into consideration and discuss it further with Agatha. The idea certainly holds some appeal.

Thank you, Lucius. I'm certain if you are working closely with the Ministry that I will receive further updates by proxy of my position, but I will state my interest in receiving further updates regardless.

It is not much longer until you will be a father is it? I hope Narcissa is doing well?

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rabastange
2009-05-21 10:54 pm UTC (link)

I certainly agree with many of the points that have been discussed regarding houses. The person you are at eleven is not the person you will be for the rest of your life, so traits is hardly something to base it on.

As for funding, I am sure there are families willing to give matching endowments for the building and maintenance.

[Lucius] I would like to express interest in being on the board, but also I may be interested in a teaching position.

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ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 11:34 pm UTC (link)

The consensus seems to lean towards arbitrary Sorting, with Houses merely in place so students can work for House points and play on teams. Otherwise, students would be actively encouraged to socialise outside of their House, with mixed classes, common rooms and even dormitories.

I know I can trust in the generosity of our society, and am confident we will achieve the necessary funds for all aspects of the formation and running of the school.

[Rabastan]

I shall note down your interest in the Board, thank you. Staff will be hired around July/August, may I ask what subject you would be interested in teaching?

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	Lucius rabastange 2009-05-21 11:41 pm UTC (link)
	Astronomy is most interesting. And sport, of course, but that is not the most pressing. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Lucius rabastange 2009-05-21 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	Not for teaching, but an element of dueling and practical skills for the older, specially talented students. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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hortensia
2009-05-21 11:02 pm UTC (link)

I agree that a new location would be best. It would be too close to Hogwarts to build it in Hogsmeade and using Hogwarts castle for the school would undoubtedly associate the school to Hogwarts too closely, in my opninon.

The idea of a separate facility for Muggleborns sounds ideal for obvious and aforementioned reasons.

As far as Sorting goes, I am of the opinion that - if it is going to be done - perhaps it should be at a later point in students' education and career-oriented.

PRIVATE TO LUCIUS (READABLE BY NARCISSA)

You have mine and my family's support in this endeavour and you can certainly expect donations from us when the time comes.

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ofbadfaith
2009-05-21 11:40 pm UTC (link)

I am glad you agree on the first two points. With regards to Sorting, I am leaning towards doing it arbitrarily, purely so students can work for House points and compete in House tournaments. Otherwise, students will not be constrained in any way by their Houses, and actively encouraged to socialise with everyone.

[Hortense (and Narcissa)]
Thank you Miss Greengrass, your support means a lot and I am glad your family are behind this.

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atticusavery
2009-05-21 11:55 pm UTC (link)

I would echo the sentiment that a new location would be best to give us the opportunity to start anew with this venture. With the alternative of using an existing site in the interim if construction cannot be completed in time.

Likewise I support a separate facility for the Muggleborn students. Some thought would have to be given as to what age would be appropriate for them to begin their education, but regardless of when they start, I believe it would be to our advantage to isolate them from their Muggle upbringing as much as possible without raising the ire of the masses. Year round schooling might be a suitable solution, under the guise of ensuring that they are given the needed time to acclimate to the wizarding world. And I would expect that a substantially different curriculum would be a necessity.

An arbitrary assignment of houses is certainly worth considering, although another suggestion would be that rather than sort based upon personality trait, the living arrangements might be determined by the student's interests. There would, of course, have to be a great deal of flexibility and movement between the houses as a student's interests at eleven are not likely to be what they are at seventeen but allowing them to surround themselves with like-minded students when it comes to academic matters may be to their benefit. Or as Miss Greengrass has proposed, the sorting might be delayed and become a sort of speciality in the later years. Either focused upon their intended career or simply their primary subject of interest.

And as someone who has seen two children through Hogwarts I would certainly be willing to devote my time to serving upon the Board of Governors.

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eligible
2009-05-22 09:03 am UTC (link)

I do not believe muggleborn students should be ignored, it is far too dangerous, but instead of kidnapping them, an earlier integration of the child and perhaps their families. It could be up to the muggleborn community to provide an outreach service. If they (assuming they are the community who would be most vocal about their outrage regarding separate education) want to include muggleborns more and feel slighted against because they have no idea what the world is really like, then perhaps they should take charge. With oversight, of course. This way the families with witches and wizards that react unfavorably can have intervention at an earlier stage, because even though muggleborns are an anomaly, we still need to protect our young witches and wizards from their unfortunately savage families.

Perhaps instead of Muggle Studies a wizardry and culture course, mandatory for those who have not been exposed to our world for a certain period and elective for those who wish to further their education.

Also, perhaps an addition of music and arts beyond the choir. I know some students are tutored at home and sometimes this is inclusive of learning an instrument or an art. Art and music helps create more well-rounded adults who are more of an asset.

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noeud
2009-05-22 11:44 am UTC (link)

I do not know the intricacies of the British school system, as I have no experience with it, so I apologize that most of my knowledge simply dates back to my time at Beauxbatons. I hope that there is not too much of a cultural difference between the two, but if there is, I would be very grateful for any corrections a person might make.

- I think that, as has been said before, a location on its own and separate from Muggle locations and without becoming too much of a burden on our own villages and towns would be ideal. Perhaps, if we were to choose a new location, it could be someplace a bit further south than Hogsmeade and the current location of Hogwarts?

- Regarding Muggleborn children, we cannot blame them for the unfortunate circumstances of their birth, but that does not mean that they are in any way equal to children of purer blood. As much as the thought of children being separated from their parents brings me pain, I think that taking them away early enough will prevent many of the problems that they (and we) face with regards to Muggle culture tainting our own. It would also be ideal to educate these children separately from our children, though naturally, they should be given as good of facilities, solely to ensure that they are able to make an equal contribution to our world despite their distinct disadvantage.

- While not entirely related to this point (on which I am in complete agreement with you), I do not know the protocol that British children follow in a school setting, but I do think that classes in etiquette would certainly be good for our children, particularly for those children who are not instructed in proper etiquette by their parents. It is possible that such a thing will weed out the undesireables in wizarding society and prevent future generations from having the kinds of foolish notions that seem present in those with impure blood in current generations.

- I do not know very much about the House system that you had; may I suggest grouping students by region and age rather than by any other arbitrary and imperfect system? Obviously, grouping by blood or social status would be an ideal, but I fear that would only cause unrest among the masses.

I would be glad to offer further assistance in this venture, if needed. The prospects of all of our children is one of the most important aspects of this world we are creating, I believe.

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	First Ward. thefairest 2009-05-22 02:47 pm UTC (link)
	I absolutely concur with the need for classes in etiquette - I do believe this journal network is a prime example of the direction that those without the benefit of governesses and tutors to teach them such basics are headed towards. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	First Ward. noeud 2009-05-22 04:54 pm UTC (link)
	Not to mention that as we wish to be a beacon of hope to other wizarding societies in other nations, what better way is there than to teach our children not only to perform magic well, but also to be the most exemplary citizens in this world? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Mr. Malfoy and Narcissa. socialight 2009-05-22 12:16 pm UTC (link)
	It seems my opinion on a new location for the school and the separation of muggleborn children has been echoed by many of our fellow supporters, so I chose instead to take this parchment to not only offer my family's support, but the hope that the Orphanage I hope to create (with Narcissa's help) will be able to be affiliated with your great new venture. (Reply to this)