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Name of Ability that you Are Applying for: The Muggle Condition
Describe why this fits your character (not why you the player want it): WC: 408
Name of Ability that you Are Applying for: The Muggle Condition
Describe why this fits your character (not why you the player want it): WC: 408
Reducio
Lorelei was raised in the Muggle world, in the town of Bath. Although she knows her wizard father quite well, he was away on work for such a large portion of the time that she was essentially raised entirely by her Muggle mother. Because of this, Lorelei is used to solving problems without the use of magic, as she has had 11 years of practice doing just that. She has learned from her mum, primary school teachers, and even her younger sisters all of the creative ways to get yourself out of a tough situation without resorting to magic.
This skill has made itself apparent during her time at Hogwarts as well. Over the course of her first year at the school, Lorelei noticed the occasions in which wizard technology is less effective than Muggle technology. She began to pull from each of the two worlds, taking the best of each approach. For example, although she uses the required quill and parchment for homework, Lorelei switched to using a faster and less messy Muggle pen for quick notes.
Sometimes, the Muggle solution to an issue isn’t just faster, it’s also more effective. When the student sitting next to Lorelei in History of Magic tipped over his inkwell on accident, Lorelei knew that the best way to solve the issue would be blotting it quickly to avoid it spreading. The other student, accustomed to solving problems like this with magic, immediately reached for his wand instead. The problem became much larger than it would have been if the Muggle method had been used instead.
Growing up without magic has also helped Lorelei to understand the importance of relying on oneself. When she has lots of assignments to organize or a large test to study for, she doesn’t assume that there’s a magical solution to fall back on. She uses flashcards, planners, and physical checklists instead. Beyond simply preparing her for class, these Muggle systems have allowed for increased confidence in her own abilities, and has ensured that she doesn’t become too reliant on magic.
What Lorelei has noticed is that there are a surprisingly large number of circumstances where members of the magical community become so engrossed in finding a magic solution to a problem that they forget to try the simpler, analog method first. By pulling back from specific issues and first considering which approach will be more efficient, Lorelei has exemplified the benefits of bridging two cultures.
This skill has made itself apparent during her time at Hogwarts as well. Over the course of her first year at the school, Lorelei noticed the occasions in which wizard technology is less effective than Muggle technology. She began to pull from each of the two worlds, taking the best of each approach. For example, although she uses the required quill and parchment for homework, Lorelei switched to using a faster and less messy Muggle pen for quick notes.
Sometimes, the Muggle solution to an issue isn’t just faster, it’s also more effective. When the student sitting next to Lorelei in History of Magic tipped over his inkwell on accident, Lorelei knew that the best way to solve the issue would be blotting it quickly to avoid it spreading. The other student, accustomed to solving problems like this with magic, immediately reached for his wand instead. The problem became much larger than it would have been if the Muggle method had been used instead.
Growing up without magic has also helped Lorelei to understand the importance of relying on oneself. When she has lots of assignments to organize or a large test to study for, she doesn’t assume that there’s a magical solution to fall back on. She uses flashcards, planners, and physical checklists instead. Beyond simply preparing her for class, these Muggle systems have allowed for increased confidence in her own abilities, and has ensured that she doesn’t become too reliant on magic.
What Lorelei has noticed is that there are a surprisingly large number of circumstances where members of the magical community become so engrossed in finding a magic solution to a problem that they forget to try the simpler, analog method first. By pulling back from specific issues and first considering which approach will be more efficient, Lorelei has exemplified the benefits of bridging two cultures.