Wohoo!! I got a review! Thanks Evilstrawberry! Oh, and if you've read the
5th Harry Potter book (and I'm assuming you have), then you'll know that
the sorting hat does mention that there should be more unity between the
houses. But I came up with this idea before I knew about it, so I'm very
proud. Oh, and this is happening during Harry's 5th year.
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Changes
by: little lisa
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The girls had no idea how lucky they were to be first years that particular year. Certain thing were going to change at Hogwarts. It seemed the gods of luck were smiling at them.
(A few months earlier)
"There has been an increase in anti-muggle activity, disappearances and other occurrences that marked Voldemort's rise in power. I am not sure whether this is the work of his supporters or someone new. Either way, I believe there is something we must do."
Every teacher in the room flinched as Dumbledore said that name. There were also a couple of sighs. When he called a meeting so soon before school, everyone assumed it was only a small problem, the kind that happen right before school starts every year. It had been so easy to ignore this activity.
"Dumbledore, this is a school. There is not much we can do, unless you plan on making an army of aurors out of the students." answered Professor Snape in his usual greasily sarcastic voice.
Dumbledore ignored this remark and continued.
"I believe part of what made it so easy for Voldemort of create the terror in everyone was the lack of trust between many wizards and witches, and the open hostility between others. I also believe that, despite the fact that this is the way it has been for centuries, it is the rivalry between the houses in this school that helps that later on in life. I think we should try to have better inter-house relationships."
"Yes, we all agree on that Dumbledore, but we've never found a way to actually make it happen." said Professor McGonagall.
"Well, I have a few ideas, and I'll welcome any and all suggestions. First, I believe all classes should be held with at least two different houses. A class or two a week where all four houses are together wouldn't be bad. Maybe a sport class of some sort. And we should have more places where students can talk and play, not just the commons of the houses. Oh, and one more thing," said Dumbledore, looking around at all the teachers. His eyes rested only a fraction of a second more on Professor Snape. "There must be absolutely no favoritism. Not only do you have to accept friendships between houses, you have to encourage them."
The teachers started arguing about the best way to accomplish what Dumbledore had suggested, while the Headmaster sat back, looking at everyone.
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I know this is a really short chapter, but I'm sort of stuck. Any ideas are welcome. I'm trying to come up with ideas, so please bear with me. I don't expect any reviews for such a small chapter, but I would appreciate it.
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Changes
by: little lisa
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The girls had no idea how lucky they were to be first years that particular year. Certain thing were going to change at Hogwarts. It seemed the gods of luck were smiling at them.
(A few months earlier)
"There has been an increase in anti-muggle activity, disappearances and other occurrences that marked Voldemort's rise in power. I am not sure whether this is the work of his supporters or someone new. Either way, I believe there is something we must do."
Every teacher in the room flinched as Dumbledore said that name. There were also a couple of sighs. When he called a meeting so soon before school, everyone assumed it was only a small problem, the kind that happen right before school starts every year. It had been so easy to ignore this activity.
"Dumbledore, this is a school. There is not much we can do, unless you plan on making an army of aurors out of the students." answered Professor Snape in his usual greasily sarcastic voice.
Dumbledore ignored this remark and continued.
"I believe part of what made it so easy for Voldemort of create the terror in everyone was the lack of trust between many wizards and witches, and the open hostility between others. I also believe that, despite the fact that this is the way it has been for centuries, it is the rivalry between the houses in this school that helps that later on in life. I think we should try to have better inter-house relationships."
"Yes, we all agree on that Dumbledore, but we've never found a way to actually make it happen." said Professor McGonagall.
"Well, I have a few ideas, and I'll welcome any and all suggestions. First, I believe all classes should be held with at least two different houses. A class or two a week where all four houses are together wouldn't be bad. Maybe a sport class of some sort. And we should have more places where students can talk and play, not just the commons of the houses. Oh, and one more thing," said Dumbledore, looking around at all the teachers. His eyes rested only a fraction of a second more on Professor Snape. "There must be absolutely no favoritism. Not only do you have to accept friendships between houses, you have to encourage them."
The teachers started arguing about the best way to accomplish what Dumbledore had suggested, while the Headmaster sat back, looking at everyone.
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I know this is a really short chapter, but I'm sort of stuck. Any ideas are welcome. I'm trying to come up with ideas, so please bear with me. I don't expect any reviews for such a small chapter, but I would appreciate it.