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spaceAmata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture."Afternoon, class. Today we'll be covering 'The Boy Who Lived,' Harry Potter. I'm sure you all know the name fairly well, of course, but we'll be discussing some of the more... fantastical aspects of his history. I'm sure you all have heard various tall tales about him. When he was in school, rumors about him abounded. In his second year, people claimed that he was the Heir of Slytherin. When the Ministry attempted to discredit him and Professor Albus Dumbledore immediately following the Dark Lord's rise, they claimed he was crazy, that he was merely looking for attention, anything they could to keep people from taking him seriously. In the days of Voldemort's return after it became common knowledge but before he managed to take over much of society, Potter was regarded as a hero, and became even more of a celebrity than he already was, with all sorts of strange and sometimes pointless rumors cropping up, such as that he had a tattoo or that he had a foreign girlfriend. Then, once Voldemort seized control of the Ministry, there were rumors of his misdeeds, of his location, lies told to turn him into a public menace. We're currently at a very interesting point in time, one where, in truth, it's becoming very hard to say how much of anything said about him is true. We are, in a way, watching the very creation of a myth. In a hundred years, he'll be a distant historical figure. In another hundred, things will begin to get fuzzy, the fact and fiction mixing until even historians don't know where to draw the line."Amata paused there, waiting for her students to catch up on their notes."Does anyone have any thoughts on the lesson? Questions, opinions they'd like to share? Maybe a prediction about the sort of stories our descendants will tell about the famous Harry Potter?"Amata waited patiently to see if anyone had anything to say.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxTheo Gibbs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGryffindor Sixth Year
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness..."
He walked in...took a seat and stayed silent...a theme that he had followed pretty much all year. He really had not been comfortable either in the class, now that they got done their whole meeting of house. They would be expelled for drinking an ounce...go figure, but of course, he had no problem with it...it was the part that some people may be subject to searches part that he had a problem with. He didn't even know if that was technically legal. No...it had to be right? They couldn't just do it illegally. That would definitely be bad for a school's reputation.
Soon enough she got into the lesson, which was about Harry Potter...the boy who lived. Theo himself, despite the obvious feats that the boy achieved thought that he was just another wizard at times. Just a wizard who reached a pretty much full potential. And of course...the boy had a natural potential that was already high. Some wizard's had better potential than others to be great. Theo himself believed that he could someday be great and that he had a high potential. He felt at times that he could identify with Mr. Potter. Lost his parents early...were raised under different parents than their biological...of course, the similarities were loose and achieved through completely different means. And Theo hasn't really achieved anything great of course...but he definitely could relate to the mischief...unfortunately. And that's why, despite all of the greatest wizards of wizard history...Potter was his favorite. Because he was a wizard who accepted his destiny and achieved something great because of it.
Despite his constant willingness to talk about the wizard, he still stayed quiet...feeling as if he opened his mouth, Harlowe wouldn't hear him out. It was probably not going happen, but he just didn't want to.
All my friends, they’re different people Anxious like the ocean in a storm When we go out, yeah, we’re electric Coursing through our bodies ’til we’re one
❁❀✿If Tanya walked into the Mythology classroom giving a smile to the professor before taking her seat and getting situated. Things between the House and their Head of House was strained at worst, some of the students thought it was unfair to be expelled if they were found with alcohol making her snort from the stupidity. Even if she hadn't been a prefect she still would've thought it was a perfectly understandable rule. Three students, all from Gryffindor, had been found with alcohol on school grounds and apparently just docking points and detentions weren't cutting it. Was it harsh? Hells yes. But would people think twice? More than likely, she know it would've worked for her. Who would want to throw away their life over a nasty tasting beverage? She never understood why people drank and was pretty sure she could never go near the vile stuff, not after seeing what it could do. But that was neither here or there. Shaking her head slightly she looked back up front to pay attention to the lesson hearing that it was over Harry Potter. Of course she had grown up listening to fantastical stories about the Boy-Who-Lived and she had often drifted off to sleep riding the back of a dragon along side him fighting the evil Death Eaters. Common dream for a six year old. But now ten years later when she was learning more about him she realized he either had to have been scared completely shitless the entire time or have bowels of steel to do what he did. Basilisks. Dementors, Inferi, the list goes on and on! She admired and respected the man but Merlin only knows how she'd react if she was in his shoes. When they were asked for questions, comments, or even a prediction she couldn't help but raise her hand. "They certainly won't lower his age since he did pretty much all of his amazing stunts when he was a kid. At our age even!" Tanya replied with slight awe and a touch of sympathy. For a kid to go through it all, even with people beside him or with no one at all, was rather sad.
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:40 am
Lesson 3: The Boy Who Lived
Lesson Closed
Homework:Consider the Prophecy that spurned Voldemort to attack the Potters at Godric's Hollow. How might our world be different now if not for that prophecy?
5 total House Points awarded to Tanya Cherri of Gryffindor House.
spaceThe Deathly Hallows are three magical artifacts believed to make the bearer the Master of Death. Though many believe that the tale of the Deathly Hallows is a story and nothing more, there are those who believe that, even if the story may not be true, the Hallows do truly exist. They are said to have been created by Death himself and given to three brothers under the guise of gifts for outsmarting him, although those who know the story know better. In reality, the gifts were a ruse, meant to better allow Death to claim their lives. The two eldest brothers would fall victim to Death’s trickery, but the youngest and wisest of them was able to outwit Death. The first of these ‘gifts’ is a wand made of Elder which is said to be the most powerful wand in existence and can make its bearer undefeatable. Its existence the easiest to believe, as there have been various accounts, though unverified, of it appearing throughout history, under many different names. After the first brother left Death and his brothers, he challenged a wizard he had previously fought to a duel, won, and then bragged on the power of his wand, leading another to murder him in his sleep to obtain the wand. Each instance of the wand’s appearance in myth and history has followed a similar train. The second Hallow, called The Resurrection Stone, was said to be able to call a person back from the dead, though all accounts of this occurring, myths though they are, indicate that the being who ‘returns’ is not truly themselves, but rather a shade of who they were in life. It is a widely known fact that, thus far, no magic has been discovered which can return those who have died to the land of the living, at least not in truth, although we have succeeded in many efforts to preserve their likeness. The second brother took this gift to bring back a woman he had hoped to marry, but when she proved to not be herself, he grew depressed, banished the shade and killed himself to join her in truth. There have been no recorded accounts of this particular Hallow’s journey throughout history after the death of the second brother. The final Hallow is said to be a piece of Death’s own invisibility cloak, given to the third brother, who asked that he might be able to hide from Death. The brother would wear this cloak for all his life, until he grew to a ripe old age. He then removed the cloak, giving it to his own son before greeting Death on equal terms, as friends. Like the Resurrection Stone, this Hallow has no official accounts of existence, although there were rumors that the invisibility cloak possessed by Harry Potter was in fact the third Hallow. Like the Elder Wand, the existence of this Hallow is somewhat believable. There are spells which can create such cloaks, though they often wear thin with age. Death’s cloak is unique in that it is said to be infallible and never to grow opaque. Still, Potter’s cloak was said to have been his fathers before him, and it can be surmised that it was a family heirloom. The implication here is that, not only is the cloak owned by the Potter family in fact the real Hallow, but that since the cloak was supposedly passed down through the family, this would mean that there is a real possibility that the Potter family is descended from the youngest of the three brothers from the story. While this theory is essentially impossible to prove, it has held strong.
Homework:If given the opportunity, which of the Hallows would you take for your own? Consider the Tale of the Three Brothers when forming your response.
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:51 am
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spaceAmata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture."Afternoon, class. Today we'll be discussing one of the most famous stories in our history and culture, that of The Deathly Hallows. I trust that you all did the reading, of course, and have probably heard the story at least once, so it seems unnecessary to recount it. Instead, we'll talk about the implications of the story; in it, the three brothers outwit Death, finding a way to cross the river without falling victim to it. But, in the end, all three brothers still die. Indeed, the first and second brothers succumb, perhaps sooner than they would have, due to the very gifts they received as a reward for outsmarting him. Their arrogance for outwitting him the first time and their desire for power over him is their downfall. It is only the youngest, who wished merely to prolong his life, to live without fearing him, who was spared an awful fate, and lived out his years happily. In the end, he greeted Death as a friend. It is an interesting tale, because it teaches us two things; one, that death is inevitable. There is no way to escape, no out clause. We will all, someday, die. But, it also teaches us that we do not have to fear him. Death is natural, as much a part of life as living. There is no need to worry about dying; Death will come, eventually. It is only through understanding this, accepting it, that we can live without fear."She paused a moment to give them time to take their notes before asking,"Any thoughts, questions?"She was curious as to what the students would have to say; this wasn't like most questions. It was very open-ended, and the answer could be anything, or nothing. She was curious to see how creative this bunch was.
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spaceProfessor Rowena Ravenclaw (fl. c. 993 – 1000) was a Scottish witch, who lived in the early Middle Ages. Noted for her intelligence and creativity and regarded as one of the greatest witches of the age, Ravenclaw was one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry along with Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin, as well as the namesake of the Ravenclaw House. Ravenclaw was "beautiful yet slightly intimidating."
Her Death:
spaceLittle is known about the exact details of Ravenclaw’s demise. The only facts we are certain of are as follows: After Helena Ravenclaw stole her mother’s famous diadem, Ravenclaw kept the theft a secret. Shortly after, she fell ill. Knowing that whatever sickness she had was fatal and that her time was near, she asked her daughter’s former lover, The Bloody Baron, to track down her daughter, not in retribution, but so that they could be reunited. However, Helena refused to return with him. The encounter resulted in the death of both the Baron and Helena. Sadly, mother and daughter were never reunited, and there was no reconciliation between the two. Legend holds that Ravenclaw’s heart was broken as a result of her daughter’s treachery and disappearance, and that this was the main cause of her untimely death.
Homework:Do you believe that it is possible for a person to die of sorrow? Why or why not?
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Alice Lancaster
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Eleazar Bradley
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 8:48 pm
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spaceAmata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning."It's good to see you all back. I don't think I really need to bother with the introduction this year. You've all been around long enough. I will take your forms, since you took the trouble to fill them out."She crossed her legs at the ankles, summoned the papers to her desk, and stacked them neatly before turning back to her students.
space"Now then. Onto the lecture. Rowena Ravenclaw was, as you all know, the founder of Ravenclaw house and one of the four founding members of our school. The story of her death is one shrouded in mystery and sorrow. The story, which was until the time of the second Wizarding War entirely speculative, has come to light thanks to Harry Potter and his search for the truth. Few knew that Ravenclaw had a daughter, named Helena. This daughter was her one love, the person who she cared about more than anything in the world. But, Helena at times was troubled, and grew to resent her mother for the shadow she'd cast on the girl. Out of retribution, Helena stole the Diadem of Ravenclaw, which was said to offer its wearer wisdom. Soon after, Ravenclaw fell ill. Desperate to reconcile with her daughter and retrieve the stolen artifact, which could prove incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands, Ravenclaw requested the assistance of her daughter's former lover. When he found the girl, there was a struggle, which led to the death of both Helena Ravenclaw and her lover. Ravenclaw was said to have died of sorrow shortly thereafter. Helena Ravenclaw and the man sent to find her would return to Hogwarts Castle as ghosts, known by many of you as The Gray Lady and the Bloody Baron."She made sure to talk slowly, knowing that it was a lot of information to copy down. She paused once it was all out there, and smiled."So what do you all think? Truth, or rumors? Legend, or fact? And questions or comments?"She waited patiently, curious. One of her favorite parts of teaching was getting to pick the brains of her students and see what they had to say. Especially at this level; they were old enough to think critically, mature enough to form their own opinions, and set enough in their own ways to dislike it when people disagreed with them. It was always interesting to see if they'd agree and back one another up, or disagree and start a debate. So long as nothing became hostile, she didn't care either way.
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Alice walked into mythology and took a seat. She was glad to be in this class again mainly because she did so well on her OWL. Started to copy down the notes it occurred to the Hufflepuff that they were covering Rowena Ravenclaw's myth. Smiling at that she continued copying down her notes until she was finished. Listening to the lecture, Alice waited till it got to the point when Professor Harlowe asked them for their input. "I think it could be true." she said brightly. "I mean... Ravenclaw's Diadem was said to be lost and if the ghosts of the Gray Lady and the Bloody Baron are here in the castle there must be at least some truth in it. Though I suppose if someone really wanted to know the truth you could just ask them. Although that wouldn't be very polite." she added knowing the worst that would happen is they'd either say no or be completely offended. Either way it was a simple solution to a complex problem.
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 2:22 pm
Smile, the worst is yet to come. We'll be lucky if we ever see the sun. Got nowhere to go, we could be here for a while... But the future is forgiven, so smile. We're trying so hard to get it all right- But only feellonely at the end of the night. And I wanna be somewhereaway from this place... Yeah, somewhere just a littlecloser to grace.
E L E A Z A R D R A V E N B R A D L E Y Ravenclaw │ Sixth Year │ Halfblood │ Adopted
Eleazar raised an eyebrow but stayed silent. 'There was a struggle' seemed like a gentle way of saying 'there was a murder-suicide'. He'd seen the Bloody Baron before. He was covered in blood. And wrapped in chains. How much stronger could the imagery possibly get? And sending someone's former lover after them? It didn't sound very rational, was all. Maybe Ravenclaw had thought they'd see each other, gaze longingly into one another's eyes, and reconcile, and her daughter would come home with her precious tiara. But come on. Life wasn't a fairy tale.
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And time will eventuallyknock on my door, And tell me I'm not neededaroundanymore. But he'llhold me so close at the end of the day... When I'm quiet I can nearly hear him say; Smile, the worst is yet to come. We'll be lucky if we ever see the sun. Got nowhere to turn, and we've got nothing but time- But the future is forever, so smile, smile, smile...
Homework:Do you believe that it is possible for a person to die of sorrow? Why or why not?
10 total House Points awarded to Alice Lancaster of Hufflepuff House. 10 total House Points awarded to Eleazar Bradley of Ravenclaw House.
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Alice Lancaster Present: 1/4 Absent: 3/4
Eleazar Bradley Present: 1/4 Absent: 3/4
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 5:25 pm
Lesson 2: Ravenclaw's Contributions to Hogwarts
The Castle:
xxxxxHogwarts was the dream of its four magical founders. The four of them sought to build a school where magical children could come to learn to use their talents to the best of their ability. As each founder had their own strengths, each contributed something different to the construction and running of the school. Most of the specifics on who did what have long since been lost, and the completion of the school has become a conglomeration of their efforts. However, there are a few things of which we can be almost certain, simply knowing what we do of each of the founders. The most widely accepted assumption credits Ravenclaw with the school’s ever changing floor plan. Prideful of her intellect and a lover of puzzles, Ravenclaw sought to make the school a challenge in all aspects. Thus, she developed the idea of staircases that move, trick stairs and false corridors. Presumably, she can also be credited with the invention of several of the castles’ most interesting areas, such as the Room of Requirement. As Ravenclaw was well known for being an expert in almost all wandwork, there is little doubt that she would have been able to devise such spells as those that cause our halls to alter themselves and rooms to disappear. We can also surmise that she had a hand in some of the school’s defense mechanisms, such as the spell that hides it from muggles and the protective barrier. The most interesting of these features is the creation of magical golems, which can be awakened to act as an army in defense of the school. Many believe that Ravenclaw was involved in the creation of this particular defense, although it is widely accepted that it was chiefly the idea of Godric Gryffindor, who was known for being a master duelist and an expert on any tactical magic.
Homework:Think of the things that make Hogwarts unique. What contributions do you think each of the founders might have made to the school, aside from those mentioned already in class?
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spaceAmata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning."It's good to see you all back. I don't think I really need to bother with the introduction this year. You've all been around long enough. I will take your forms, since you took the trouble to fill them out."She crossed her legs at the ankles, summoned the papers to her desk, and stacked them neatly before turning back to her students.
space"Now then. Onto the lecture. Rowena Ravenclaw was, as you all know, the founder of Ravenclaw house and one of the four founding members of our school. The story of her death is one shrouded in mystery and sorrow. The story, which was until the time of the second Wizarding War entirely speculative, has come to light thanks to Harry Potter and his search for the truth. Few knew that Ravenclaw had a daughter, named Helena. This daughter was her one love, the person who she cared about more than anything in the world. But, Helena at times was troubled, and grew to resent her mother for the shadow she'd cast on the girl. Out of retribution, Helena stole the Diadem of Ravenclaw, which was said to offer its wearer wisdom. Soon after, Ravenclaw fell ill. Desperate to reconcile with her daughter and retrieve the stolen artifact, which could prove incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands, Ravenclaw requested the assistance of her daughter's former lover. When he found the girl, there was a struggle, which led to the death of both Helena Ravenclaw and her lover. Ravenclaw was said to have died of sorrow shortly thereafter. Helena Ravenclaw and the man sent to find her would return to Hogwarts Castle as ghosts, known by many of you as The Gray Lady and the Bloody Baron."She made sure to talk slowly, knowing that it was a lot of information to copy down. She paused once it was all out there, and smiled."So what do you all think? Truth, or rumors? Legend, or fact? And questions or comments?"She waited patiently, curious. One of her favorite parts of teaching was getting to pick the brains of her students and see what they had to say. Especially at this level; they were old enough to think critically, mature enough to form their own opinions, and set enough in their own ways to dislike it when people disagreed with them. It was always interesting to see if they'd agree and back one another up, or disagree and start a debate. So long as nothing became hostile, she didn't care either way.
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Mythology Notes
Lesson 1: The Death of Rowena Ravenclaw
Ravenclaw:
spaceProfessor Rowena Ravenclaw (fl. c. 993 – 1000) was a Scottish witch, who lived in the early Middle Ages. Noted for her intelligence and creativity and regarded as one of the greatest witches of the age, Ravenclaw was one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry along with Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin, as well as the namesake of the Ravenclaw House. Ravenclaw was "beautiful yet slightly intimidating."
Her Death:
spaceLittle is known about the exact details of Ravenclaw’s demise. The only facts we are certain of are as follows: After Helena Ravenclaw stole her mother’s famous diadem, Ravenclaw kept the theft a secret. Shortly after, she fell ill. Knowing that whatever sickness she had was fatal and that her time was near, she asked her daughter’s former lover, The Bloody Baron, to track down her daughter, not in retribution, but so that they could be reunited. However, Helena refused to return with him. The encounter resulted in the death of both the Baron and Helena. Sadly, mother and daughter were never reunited, and there was no reconciliation between the two. Legend holds that Ravenclaw’s heart was broken as a result of her daughter’s treachery and disappearance, and that this was the main cause of her untimely death.
Homework:Do you believe that it is possible for a person to die of sorrow? Why or why not?
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Cathaline League
Diamond Wales
Elijah Pemberton
Jade Galakslyph
Eugene Windsor
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 5:12 pm
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spaceAmata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture."Afternoon, class. Since last week we learned about Rowena Ravenclaw and her death, this lesson is about her contributions to the school. As you all know, Hogwarts was the brainchild of the four greatest witches and wizards of their era, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Salazar Slytherin and Rowena Ravenclaw. Each of the founders dedicated much to the building of the school, to its design and its systems. However, some of Hogwarts most exceptional features are most often credited to Ravenclaw. Being the cleverest of the founders, it is no surprise that it is widely believed that she was the one to envision the ever-changing floorplan, the magical rooms and complex passages. While she was, of course, helped by and occasionally inspired by her fellow founders, the majority of the work in making these ideas a reality is credited to her. While the work of each of the founders can be found within the castle walls, hers is some of the more obvious."Amata paused there, waiting for her students to catch up on their notes."Does anyone have any thoughts on the lesson? Questions, opinions they'd like to share?"Amata waited patiently to see if anyone had anything to say.
xxxxxHogwarts was the dream of its four magical founders. The four of them sought to build a school where magical children could come to learn to use their talents to the best of their ability. As each founder had their own strengths, each contributed something different to the construction and running of the school. Most of the specifics on who did what have long since been lost, and the completion of the school has become a conglomeration of their efforts. However, there are a few things of which we can be almost certain, simply knowing what we do of each of the founders. The most widely accepted assumption credits Ravenclaw with the school’s ever changing floor plan. Prideful of her intellect and a lover of puzzles, Ravenclaw sought to make the school a challenge in all aspects. Thus, she developed the idea of staircases that move, trick stairs and false corridors. Presumably, she can also be credited with the invention of several of the castles’ most interesting areas, such as the Room of Requirement. As Ravenclaw was well known for being an expert in almost all wandwork, there is little doubt that she would have been able to devise such spells as those that cause our halls to alter themselves and rooms to disappear. We can also surmise that she had a hand in some of the school’s defense mechanisms, such as the spell that hides it from muggles and the protective barrier. The most interesting of these features is the creation of magical golems, which can be awakened to act as an army in defense of the school. Many believe that Ravenclaw was involved in the creation of this particular defense, although it is widely accepted that it was chiefly the idea of Godric Gryffindor, who was known for being a master duelist and an expert on any tactical magic.
Homework:Think of the things that make Hogwarts unique. What contributions do you think each of the founders might have made to the school, aside from those mentioned already in class?
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spaceAmata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning."It's good to see you all back. I don't think I really need to bother with the introduction this year. You've all been around long enough. I will take your forms, since you took the trouble to fill them out."She crossed her legs at the ankles, summoned the papers to her desk, and stacked them neatly before turning back to her students.
space"Now then. Onto the lecture. Rowena Ravenclaw was, as you all know, the founder of Ravenclaw house and one of the four founding members of our school. The story of her death is one shrouded in mystery and sorrow. The story, which was until the time of the second Wizarding War entirely speculative, has come to light thanks to Harry Potter and his search for the truth. Few knew that Ravenclaw had a daughter, named Helena. This daughter was her one love, the person who she cared about more than anything in the world. But, Helena at times was troubled, and grew to resent her mother for the shadow she'd cast on the girl. Out of retribution, Helena stole the Diadem of Ravenclaw, which was said to offer its wearer wisdom. Soon after, Ravenclaw fell ill. Desperate to reconcile with her daughter and retrieve the stolen artifact, which could prove incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands, Ravenclaw requested the assistance of her daughter's former lover. When he found the girl, there was a struggle, which led to the death of both Helena Ravenclaw and her lover. Ravenclaw was said to have died of sorrow shortly thereafter. Helena Ravenclaw and the man sent to find her would return to Hogwarts Castle as ghosts, known by many of you as The Gray Lady and the Bloody Baron."She made sure to talk slowly, knowing that it was a lot of information to copy down. She paused once it was all out there, and smiled."So what do you all think? Truth, or rumors? Legend, or fact? And questions or comments?"She waited patiently, curious. One of her favorite parts of teaching was getting to pick the brains of her students and see what they had to say. Especially at this level; they were old enough to think critically, mature enough to form their own opinions, and set enough in their own ways to dislike it when people disagreed with them. It was always interesting to see if they'd agree and back one another up, or disagree and start a debate. So long as nothing became hostile, she didn't care either way.
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Mythology Notes
Lesson 1: The Death of Rowena Ravenclaw
Ravenclaw:
spaceProfessor Rowena Ravenclaw (fl. c. 993 – 1000) was a Scottish witch, who lived in the early Middle Ages. Noted for her intelligence and creativity and regarded as one of the greatest witches of the age, Ravenclaw was one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry along with Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin, as well as the namesake of the Ravenclaw House. Ravenclaw was "beautiful yet slightly intimidating."
Her Death:
spaceLittle is known about the exact details of Ravenclaw’s demise. The only facts we are certain of are as follows: After Helena Ravenclaw stole her mother’s famous diadem, Ravenclaw kept the theft a secret. Shortly after, she fell ill. Knowing that whatever sickness she had was fatal and that her time was near, she asked her daughter’s former lover, The Bloody Baron, to track down her daughter, not in retribution, but so that they could be reunited. However, Helena refused to return with him. The encounter resulted in the death of both the Baron and Helena. Sadly, mother and daughter were never reunited, and there was no reconciliation between the two. Legend holds that Ravenclaw’s heart was broken as a result of her daughter’s treachery and disappearance, and that this was the main cause of her untimely death.
Homework:Do you believe that it is possible for a person to die of sorrow? Why or why not?
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