Goblin Riots (1506-1594)

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Goblin Riots of the Sixteenth Century

1506-Argansh the Bloodthirsty kills several muggle families. His actions are condemned by the Warlocks Council.

1535-The Gnawed Tooth stages protests at Gringotts about working conditions and the treatment of Goblins.

1562-Goblin riots break out in The Ministry after several Goblins died in Gringotts vaults.

1565-The GP act (Goblin Protection) is passed by the Warlocks Council promising protection and rights for Goblins.

Helena was up early. Went for a run around the lake (even in this weather she could not be stopped) Eaten her breakfast and planned up her first lesson of the day already and it wasn't even half past eight yet.

Overseeing breakfast was an easy ish job however. She only had to tell off two people for running into the Great Hall and almost knocking over a tiny first year. On a day like today, that was considered a good start.

When the bell rang at nine o'clock and the students filed into the History of Magic classroom Helena couldn't help but have a grin on her face. She loved being able to teach her students something new. She loved their faces when they first absorbed the information. It was like watching a baby take their first steps.

'Right, good morning class, I hope you are all well. Today we will be going back a bit from the Goblin rebellion in the Eighteenth century and focusing on the Goblin riots of the sixteenth century. I know it's a bit messed up but it'll make sense soon. So! We have four dates upon the board. Four key events that helped cause the riots in the first place. Now most of the rioting didn't actually take place until the 1580s after the GP act had been in place. Why do you think that was? Anyone?'

OOC: This lesson will be for all years.  

[Harriet Devin]

Harriet let out a quiet yawn as she made her way into the History of Magic Classroom. The prospect of sitting through the dreadful lesson made her feel slightly sick, although that may have had something to do with skipping breakfast. She’d never really cared for the class, not bothering to remember the important dates mentioned or any previous topics they had covered. Harriet was already resigned to the fact that she was probably going to fail her exam and didn’t much see the point of actually trying, or even to look alert in the classroom. She preferred the more practical classes at Hogwarts, such as Charms and Transfiguration, where she could be more active and actually use her wand.

She sauntered over to the back of the class, taking a seat at the right hand side corner, in an attempt to remain unnoticed by Professor Mcquillen. She quickly glanced about the classroom, noting she was the only student in class. It wasn't unusual for Harriet to arrive earlier than required as she hated to be late to anything. Feeling a stray strand of hair against her cheek, she raised her hand and tucked it behind her left ear, then turning her attention to the front of the class. Her eyebrows were raised at the Professors questioning, she really didn't have a clue what the answer was.

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Helena raised her eyebrows at her students. 'No one? Well, I see the reading you've been doing has been going very well. The rioting didn't start properly until the 1580s because it clearly didn't stretch that far. It was a weak attempt from the Warlock's council to get things sorted out. Now further amendments to the GP act in 1592 and 1596 would help ease the Goblin riots but not until the Humane Treatment Act of 1615 would things be sorted out completely. Now it's important to wonder why people weren't bothered with the Goblins' behaviour. Now, part of it is due to intolerance. Many people simply didn't care for the Goblin. Which seems counter intuitive seeing as they controlled their money. Can anyone else tell me why people didn't really care or am I going to have to start assinging more homework?'

[Zoe Willows]

Amy sat near the middle of the room, leaned back in her seat with her arms crossed lightly as she listened to the Professor.

Can anyone else tell me why people didn't really care or am I going to have to start assinging more homework?'

Amy grinned a little, hoping the Professor was joking, but then raised her hand slightly to speak her mind, even though she didnt really know what answer the Professor was looking for. "Because most people dont care unless or until it affects them personally?" In Amys opinion, learning about the Goblin riots wasnt the most fun thing for her, but she sympathized with them and them trying to protect their own, especially when others didnt seem to care to help if they could.

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'Correct. None one cared unless it affected them personally. Ten points to Hufflepuff. Now considering Argansh the Bloodthirsty had already killed several muggle families by this point. It also tells you a bit about wizarding and muggle relationships at the time. Right, I'm going to write some questions up on the board and I want you to answer them. The chapter on Goblin riots in your books may help you. Page One hundred and sixteen.'

Helena moved to the board and began to write the following questions.

• To what extent did the Humane Treatment Act of 1615 help ease rioting?
  
• In your opinion, which event fuelled the rioting? Why?
• If you were a member of the Warlocks Council in the sixteenth century, what act would you bring in to help ease tensions?

'I will be here if you need any help.' She sat at her desk and began to read through some homework.

[Harriet Devin]

Why in Merlins name had she taken this damn class. Harriet definitely thought this class would have been easier than it had turned out to be and seriously regretted signing up for it. She groaned internally as the Professor had began to write questions on the board. She took her writing equipment out of her bag, placing it down neatly on the desk. She cared more about the arrangement of these specific items than the content on the board.

Harriet picked up her quill, poised to write something though she couldn't find the will to actually start jotting the answers down. She sighed heavily, partially out of boredem and partly due to feeling incredibly fed up of these difficult questions. Harriet gazed around the classroom, looking for anything worth her attention.

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'Miss Devin, your work is answering the questions not staring off into space.' Harriet raised her eyebrows up at the student, she was aware that her class wasn't often the most anticipated lesson of a students day, yet she couldn't help but be slightly annoyed that no one else was finding the topic of Goblin riots as exciting as she did.

'I assure you, should a Hippogriff make an appearance in the classroom I will draw your attention to it. In the meantime I'd appreciate it if you were to return to your work.

[Lorna Clarke]

Lorna took out her book as soon as Professor McQuillen began to write the questions on the board. She turned to page one hundred and sixteen and scanned through the words. She took out her notebook and began to answer the questions written. It was a good thing that Lorna had taken notes on this chapter last night. Granted, she probably should have been sleeping rather than taking notes because it was three in the morning, but in Lorna's mind it was always better to be prepared versus well rested.

Today, Lorna's preparedness benefited her greatly. She was able to answer most of the questions easily. While she loved learning about history, she had to admit that History of Magic was one of her less favorite classes. It was mostly due to the lack of magic involved in the course rather than the content. After all, they had history classes in the muggle world too. Muggles most certainly didn't have classes like Charms or Defense Against the Dark Arts.