sinistra @ 2002-06-18 19:56:00

As I have now put some distance between myself and the (rather traumatizing) events of the Bleu Ball, I can now relate my view of the experience adequately.

It should come as no surprise to everyone that I had visited Dumbledore prior to the dance in hopes of getting out of chaperoning the occassion. There was no point in my going as there would be enough teacher's present (Severus, Remus, McGonagall, etc.) who actually would enjoy the occassion without forcing someone who did not desire to go to be there. In addition, I had a lot of research I would have liked to continue that weekend and not spend it in such a recreational activity. (School is for learning, be it teachers or students!) Also, if he argued the social aspect, I would clearly state that I spend most of my time among these students for the entire week. It would be unnecessary therefore to make me spend any more time with the children. My case was very clear and well made (in my humble opinion) however the headmaster would hear none of it.

I was forced to attend.

The ball was a disgusting display of the downfall of morality. The girls found it as an opportunity to paint themselves with excessive make up and undignified and guady clothing. They looked mini Narcissa Malfoys or whores from the Moulin Rouge. A terribly horrific sight (and I told Professor Snape and Madam Hooch this at once). Although teachers do there best to instill good morals and behavior upon the students, we cannot be responsible for everything, and I wonder how many of these children had bad examples set upon them by their parents.

As for the boys, they behaved no better than the girls. They were a rowdy bunch, even brawling during the dance rather than dancing. No better than drunks at a pub in all honesty. I am increasingly disappointed by such sights and I wonder if it would not be better to just give up all hope in the future generations.

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