01 ~ The problems of the wizarding world

[a_bookish_witch]

Why is it that some wizards see anything and everything as lesser than them? Others are just as sentient, some are even wiser. And yet they're seen as lesser

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no idea where I was going with this yay

[shabby_marauder]

Well, speaking from the--ah--proof that I have a first-hand experience of, many of the half-breeds or non-humans have not exactly given themselves a decent name. While I cannot say how much of it is precisely because of the problem you point out, and how much of it is just their nature, but the wizards have been able to keep such control because they keep people safe.

Now, from my own personal stand point, Sirius' opinion (though I think you'll only get a grunt and a frown as an answer), these have and WILL cause me great difficulties, and I'm certain I'll become immune to the sting after awhile. While we are both half-bloods, we approach the wizarding world with a different outlook than the rest of the wizards. Your muggle heritage and my own circumstances have caused us to be on the outskirts, but I can promise you this: some of us belong here. And by us, I'm referring strictly to my own part of the divide. I do truly believe and hope that muggle-borns or half-bloods such as yourself will be able to overcome any hindrances.

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Somewhere awesome. <3

[a_bookish_witch]

I've seen many act in unbecoming ways, but mostly because of provocation. Some that act more permanently that way probably can point to harm done in the past that have become prejudices in the present day -- such as have been discussed throughout the History of Magic classes we take.

I'm sorry, immune to the sting?

I hope so *A*

[shabby_marauder]

True, provocation does play a big part of it. Half-breeds, in particular, are subject to that and consequent displays of aggression. But also, as discussed through our History of Magic classes, some of them are just naturally inclined to aggression--against their own kind of goblins are any point of reference to take seriously.

And. Er. Yes. Delicate situation as I have, I can't let myself be disappointed each time a conflict arises because of it. I would get even more nowhere (a statement which made more sense in my head)

This is my third attempt at replying. Aargh.

[a_bookish_witch]

Giants are known for being agressive, even amongst themselves. I've had a full giant treat me with respect, when I treated him the same way. It's fully possible.

You shouldn't be nowhere, let alone going further in that direction. This is exactly why we should be assertive.