A/N: Sorry for the wait for this chapter. For some reason, I couldn't get into my Ravenclaws' heads. Hope this chapter meets expectations.
After leaving the library, Terry and Padma met with another member of the study group, Tony Goldstein, to tell him about the Gryffindors' plan, and to write out what they wanted to tell Flitwick. Gryffindors may rush headlong into things, but Ravenclaws prided themselves on being the ones to think everything through before making a foolish decision. When they had everything outlined like they were preparing for an essay, they made their way to the diminutive Charms Professor's office. After entering Flitwick's office, Terry presented him the following document:
Proposal: To skip classes, meals and all organized student activities in accordance with Educational Decree 24.
Reasoning: Any and all regular organized student events are banned by Educational Decree 24. This includes meals, classes, and any other organized student activities.
Proposed Solution:
Classes: Ravenclaw students are intelligent, diligent, hardworking students. Given the coursework and office hours that we could meet with Professors for the practical portions of classes, we foresee no problems with maintaining grades in Ravenclaw, though we cannot speak for the other houses.
Meals: The House Elves would be able to bring meals to the common room.
Quidditch Games: The Quidditch House Tournament is a big factor of Hogwarts' social structure, but we are willing to give that up.
Other clubs, organizations, et cetera: Once again, if it means getting a competent Defense professor for once, then we are willing to give those up for now as well.
While this document only represents a small selection of the House (Terry Boot, Anthony Goldstein, and Padma Patil), we feel that the majority of the house will agree with the proposed solutions. We realize that Professor Umbridge does not expect us to take the Decree so literally, so we are seeking your permission to go ahead with this solution individually, and present it to the House at large.
Flitwick looked up from the parchment that his fifth year students handed him. "This is a very well thought out solution, children. I approve of the thought that you've put into this. If you put as much effort into maintaining your grades, I will approve as your Head of House. If any other Ravenclaws want to join in this plan of yours, I expect them to sign a contract saying that the lack of class attendance will not affect their schoolwork. Other than that, I feel that you have this under control. I will talk to the other teachers, and arrange meetings for the practical classes, but I feel there will be no problems if I show them that you have thought this out this well."
Terry bowed his head. "Thank you, Professor. We would appreciate it if you didn't talk to Professor Umbridge. There is no practical portion of her class, as she's only having us read the book."
"Don't worry my boy." commented Flitwick, "I wish to avoid her as much as possible."