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The Noble and Most Ancient House Challenge Update #1 |
After a Hogwarts school weekend where Neville Longbottom was noticeably missing, he was seen in the corridor walking towards the Great Hall for Monday morning breakfast. His fellow Gryffindor friends wondered where he was as he didn’t sleep in the dorm the previous night. Harry, Ginny, and a few others watched from their seats as Neville entered the Great Hall. “What was that all about, Neville? That Slytherin looked like she curtsied to you.” Ron spoke. “Yeah. And that other guy looked like he stood out of your way like a servant.” Harry said. As he sat down on the other side of Ginny, he replied, “Well, you’ll get used to it Harry. Your turn may be coming up.” Before Harry could respond, the owls arrived with the mail. Surprisingly, Neville received more mail than the rest of all Gryffindor put together, including a very formal envelope from a regal-looking falcon. “Neville, is there something you’d like to tell us?” Ginny asked. “Well, I’ll tell you more about it later, but you are looking at Lord Longbottom of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Longbottom.” he said talking to the small group around him but looking at Harry directly. Even Hermione had the sense not to continue asking questions as Neville started to load his plate with food. As breakfast was winding down and students started leaving for first class, Professor McGonagall came over to where they were sitting. “Mr. Longbottom, you and whomever you decide may be dismissed from first class and use the empty classroom next to the Charms classroom to discuss any recent events if you wish.” Hermione was about to ask a question when both Neville and the professor raised their hands to stop her. She quickly closed her mouth at the obvious, abrupt dismissal. “Thanks you Professor McGonagall. I shall utilize the opportunity wisely.” Neville replied and nodded towards her. The professor returned her own ‘thank you’ and gave what appeared to be half a nod and half a curtsy before leaving. The students appeared in awe at what they thought just transpired. “Harry, Ron, Ginny, Hermione, if you don’t mind, would you please join me in the classroom? Ginny, could you please collect Luna with you on your way to the classroom?” Here is a plot that might help you come up with an idea you can write for the Challenge. It's called a Challenge for a reason. Good writing! |
| Sir Ollivander on 2012.01.15 - 11:24AM () |
Mistress of Potions came out of the woodwork on 2012.01.24 - 12:42AM to say:
NoTagBlacks, Possessing a title does not automatically confer class any more than merely possessing a book confers intelligence. And the average Brit doesn't have any more to do with the titled than we do with Warren Buffett or Bill Gates.
NoTagBacks came out of the woodwork on 2012.01.24 - 03:58PM to say:
Ah, but the basic knowledge is what matters, not the association. The only nobility mentioned in my American History classes are King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain in 1492, followed by King George III in 1776. Dukes, Barons, Counts, Lords, Ladies, Knights, Viscounts, Earls --- not a clue as to what any of those are (other than cool titles in front of your name). Classless is a word with multiple meanings; I was trying to hard to be clever.
NoTagBacks came out of the woodwork on 2012.01.23 - 11:17PM to say:
The British writers should have an advantage with this challenge, since a peerage exist for you. The Americans will be at a disadvantage since our society is classless (in multiple ways - can you imagine the "The Most Ancient and Noble House of Kardahsian?")