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It is good to see...
Nov. 17th, 2013 05:41 pm... that the youth of today have not lost the powers of gallantry which heaped up treasure of reputation to those of old, nor that sense of honour which garlanded the brows of heroes ever.
"Awake! Advance!
Lo! Chivalry, your ancient goddess, cries...."
Learning to comport oneself as befits one fortunate enough to be living in Our Lord's Protectorate is a worthy endeavour, and to that end, the escorting of one's fellows to class and the practice of old-fashioned etiquette is a worthy task indeed for all of us at Hogwarts (and particularly for some I could mention). Yet even in these days where good behaviour sometimes seems conspicuous by its absence -- I will not name certain third-years, but you know who you are, and so does Mr Milland -- there are those who strive to improve themselves by practising the old-fashioned virtues. Speaking as a prefect, I should like to see more of the gentlemen in our younger set comporting themselves thus, and taking inspiration and instruction from the privilege of acting as attentive friends to those young ladies who grace these venerable halls with their presence and whose accomplishments in learning are an inspiration to us all.
(Speaking of which, Padma, I have got some amendments to proffer to the new schedule of revising in company that you have proposed. I trust we shall manage to accommodate your schedule, mine, and that of Miss Brown, with just a few minor adjustments.)
But it is not only in the one direction that good influence is bestowed! As the poets have sung, it is also possible for stalwart friends to safeguard and even redeem th'endangered blossom, which though it may spring from the mire, yet aspires upward to better things -- and should we not all encourage each other to make the most of our talents in service to the Protectorate, however great or small they may be? For certainly chivalry is a better invitation to excellence and right use of one's abilities and skills than are base taunts and rudenesses.
I trust my point is clear.
"Awake! Advance!
Lo! Chivalry, your ancient goddess, cries...."
Learning to comport oneself as befits one fortunate enough to be living in Our Lord's Protectorate is a worthy endeavour, and to that end, the escorting of one's fellows to class and the practice of old-fashioned etiquette is a worthy task indeed for all of us at Hogwarts (and particularly for some I could mention). Yet even in these days where good behaviour sometimes seems conspicuous by its absence -- I will not name certain third-years, but you know who you are, and so does Mr Milland -- there are those who strive to improve themselves by practising the old-fashioned virtues. Speaking as a prefect, I should like to see more of the gentlemen in our younger set comporting themselves thus, and taking inspiration and instruction from the privilege of acting as attentive friends to those young ladies who grace these venerable halls with their presence and whose accomplishments in learning are an inspiration to us all.
(Speaking of which, Padma, I have got some amendments to proffer to the new schedule of revising in company that you have proposed. I trust we shall manage to accommodate your schedule, mine, and that of Miss Brown, with just a few minor adjustments.)
But it is not only in the one direction that good influence is bestowed! As the poets have sung, it is also possible for stalwart friends to safeguard and even redeem th'endangered blossom, which though it may spring from the mire, yet aspires upward to better things -- and should we not all encourage each other to make the most of our talents in service to the Protectorate, however great or small they may be? For certainly chivalry is a better invitation to excellence and right use of one's abilities and skills than are base taunts and rudenesses.
I trust my point is clear.