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Post by rachelhitsujii on Jun 14, 2012 10:20:09 GMT -5
I know what you mean. When I returned from holiday late Sunday, I think I was around 130 posts. This one is going to be #341! But Sirius was innocent, the stupid ministry just didn't want to believe it. To be honest, I have been playing around with a fic where the DoM incident ends a bit different - and Sirius is not only going to be exonerated, but taking care of Harry and Neville. I just have to correct some of JKR's mistakes! It is not that the Ministry didn't want to believe it! They didn't even give him a trial for damn sake! They just believed a stupid setup from a stupid rat and went with it!
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 14, 2012 10:22:12 GMT -5
I know what you mean. When I returned from holiday late Sunday, I think I was around 130 posts. This one is going to be #341! But Sirius was innocent, the stupid ministry just didn't want to believe it. To be honest, I have been playing around with a fic where the DoM incident ends a bit different - and Sirius is not only going to be exonerated, but taking care of Harry and Neville. I just have to correct some of JKR's mistakes! FUCK YES! 1000 points to whatever house you're in, Kitty!
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Post by Kitty279 on Jun 14, 2012 10:31:23 GMT -5
It is not that the Ministry didn't want to believe it! They didn't even give him a trial for damn sake! They just believed a stupid setup from a stupid rat and went with it! And that's what will come back to bite them in the ass as long as I have anything to say! FUCK YES! 1000 points to whatever house you're in, Kitty! LOL - thanks! As I never took a house test, I'll just take the points for Gryffindor in honour of Lily, the Marauders (minus the obvious), the twins and the trio.
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 14, 2012 10:33:19 GMT -5
*grins* Sounds like a plan, Kitty!
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Post by rachelhitsujii on Jun 14, 2012 10:37:12 GMT -5
Good Kitty279 you make sure that the ministry eats their words and then get mauled internally by them >=D
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Post by Kitty279 on Jun 14, 2012 10:57:19 GMT -5
I fear the Ministry has to wait a little longer, I just don't have any time to write - way too busy here! And my household is not getting done by itself, either. Where's Dobby when I need him? But if I ever get around, I'll do that.
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Post by rachelhitsujii on Jun 14, 2012 11:01:59 GMT -5
I fear the Ministry has to wait a little longer, I just don't have any time to write - way too busy here! And my household is not getting done by itself, either. Where's Dobby when I need him? But if I ever get around, I'll do that. As long as you do your best is all that matters. I know what you mean by this site taking up a good chunk of your time though. I just joined yesterday and I already have around 80+ posts
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Post by Kitty279 on Jun 14, 2012 11:03:56 GMT -5
Yeah, it's irresistible! Considering that the whole board was made at the end of May, it's amazing how it develops. Really don't know what to do when I am back to work, I am spending most of my holidays here ...
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 14, 2012 11:06:29 GMT -5
This place is just that awesome~! Oh, and anyone who wants to add me on facebook may do so. I have a group that I made a while back on facebook. It's called the Female Marauders, (though the name might be changed if a guy wants to join) I'll have to talk with the other members, but I think anyone from here might be welcome. Send me a PM if you're interested.
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Post by beablack on Jun 14, 2012 17:23:48 GMT -5
I pity both, Neville and Augusta. But I think that if she was more loving to Neville he would had a much better childhood, after all it isn't his fault the way his parents ended and Augusta should see him for who he is, not only as her son's son
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Post by G. Novella on Jun 14, 2012 17:36:21 GMT -5
People deal with grief differently though. It tends to drive a person to do things that they'll later regret, and I can see August regretting it. I think she did love Neville, but probably in her grief she wanted to raise him to be as good as Frank inadvertently destroying his confidence. And she's a pretty prominent figure in society, so I'm guessing it also became a pride thing mixed with her own grief that she forgot to appreciate that Neville survived.
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Post by rachelhitsujii on Jun 14, 2012 19:11:56 GMT -5
I can't blame Augusta for her grief, but I believe that if the wizarding world had a mental health system of some sort, she would have gotten over it eventually. I also believe that if they had a proper mental health system in place, Neville would also benefitted from it.
And I am not suggesting that any of the characters need medication to help them, just someone who they can talk to about their insecurities and anxieties, like a counselor. I know that talking about the things that bug you can help relieve a lot of stress, and characters who have few friends (like Neville) would always have someone they could turn to if they needed it.
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 14, 2012 19:20:50 GMT -5
I completely agree, Rachel! Completely and totally!
Why don't they have someone to help heal their mental scars? It's just sickening!
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Post by G. Novella on Jun 14, 2012 19:28:34 GMT -5
Because from what we've seen of the Wizarding World, they tend to be more old world view and mental issues aren't real in the older days. You just suck it up, pick up your boots, and keep walking. Therapy is still relatively new, and I somehow doubt the wizards got the memo.
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 14, 2012 19:31:10 GMT -5
I wish they would, already! The lack of therapists or something equivalent is just...it makes me sad.
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Post by rachelhitsujii on Jun 14, 2012 19:35:18 GMT -5
Yeah they should. I mean there is even a possibilty that if they did have such therapies that they could apply, they could even help Neville's parents. After all, Alice still gives Neville gum wrappers all the time, and I think that is a sure sign that they have some salvageable part of their brains that could be healed by talking about it. But then again you never know, and this may all just be wishful thinking on my part
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 14, 2012 19:37:25 GMT -5
I agree. I do think that Alice could have been saved, if they had some kind of mental therapy. I mean, this is a world that has potions for regrowing bones and a cure for the common cold! Why can't they see the need for mental magic, too?
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Post by readingwizard4 on Jun 14, 2012 19:38:03 GMT -5
How was Neville's forgetfulness explained in cannon? That was such a major part of the early books but almost forgotten in the last two. Also I wondered for the longest time why Snape treated Neville so harshly. It never clicked about Neville being the other child Voldemort could have chosen instead of Harry thereby saving Lily until I read a thing online a couple of years after DH was released
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Post by Kitty279 on Jun 15, 2012 0:01:44 GMT -5
I can't blame Augusta for her grief, but I believe that if the wizarding world had a mental health system of some sort, she would have gotten over it eventually. I also believe that if they had a proper mental health system in place, Neville would also benefitted from it. And I am not suggesting that any of the characters need medication to help them, just someone who they can talk to about their insecurities and anxieties, like a counselor. I know that talking about the things that bug you can help relieve a lot of stress, and characters who have few friends (like Neville) would always have someone they could turn to if they needed it. Absolutely agree. Look at Harry, he'd be another prime candidate for therapy. Pretty much every year ended with a traumatic experience for him, and all he got was a pat on the head, a few half-truths and then he was sent off back to an abusive home. It's amazing that he never broke or turned dark. Because from what we've seen of the Wizarding World, they tend to be more old world view and mental issues aren't real in the older days. You just suck it up, pick up your boots, and keep walking. Therapy is still relatively new, and I somehow doubt the wizards got the memo. Sadly, that's true. Maybe it's something Hermione should fight for - much more useful than forcing freedom on the elves when they don't want it. Seeing how much she reads, she should know about that.
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 15, 2012 0:04:40 GMT -5
I really want a like button now.
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Post by lucyolsen on Jun 15, 2012 0:06:54 GMT -5
Yes, JK stated that the reason Snape was so hard on Neville was because Voldemort didn't choose him instead of Harry.
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Post by Kitty279 on Jun 15, 2012 0:11:54 GMT -5
In other words, Snape took once again his own mistake out on his victim ...
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 15, 2012 0:13:03 GMT -5
Exactly.
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Post by dracosfairmaiden on Jun 15, 2012 7:38:26 GMT -5
That always bothered me-the lack of therapies or counselors. Considering all that happened at Hogwarts for the seven years, they seriously needed someone to do that.
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Post by Kitty279 on Jun 15, 2012 11:20:32 GMT -5
It would be interesting to bring in Muggle psychologists/therapists - maybe a Muggleborn who left the magical world because of the prejudices and who wouldn't endanger the Statue of Secrecy. After the second war, the need for some would be even higher.
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 15, 2012 11:23:39 GMT -5
I think I might use this idea in one of my stories
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Post by Kitty279 on Jun 15, 2012 11:24:41 GMT -5
Oh yes, please! Just let me know, so I can read it
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Post by kumainpink on Jun 15, 2012 11:25:48 GMT -5
I will
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