Justin E. Finch-Fletchley (justifiability) wrote in neeps, @ 2017-12-15 09:42:00 |
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To the Editors of the Daily Prophet, Why? It is a simple question. A question that should be on the tip of every journalist's tongue. However, it seems to me that this basic question seems to be either ignored or forgotten when it comes to your coverage of the Quidditch matches since 1 December 1999. So I will ask it for you. Why is there a sudden appearance of individuals wearing a particularly vibrant shade pink not found in nature? This includes the players on the pitch, staff members and reserves on the sidelines, and supporters in the stands. I am sure this comes as a surprise to many of your readers who may not have the ability, for various reason, to attend Quidditch matches on a regular basis. Who knew that there was a coordinated effort to stand out amongst the crowd? I will do my best to explain as I do not think it is a terribly difficult concept, but one that, again, The Prophet failed to adequately address and cover. Muggleborns, and those that support and celebrate them, wish to be visible. To show that we are the majority, not the minority. We have just come out of a War, which was primarily fought over who should be allowed to be a part of society by virtue of pedigree alone. I do not wish to debate the morality of the War at this time, though I want believe we can all agree that genocide and dictatorship are not models or ideals that we as a society should to live up to. If you wish to debate that issue with me, I will make myself available. However, my point is that there is a reasoning behind the wearing of pink and for The Prophet to ignore it, either accidentally or purposefully, is shameful. The last mention of the wearing of pink appeared on 30 November 1999, reading 'BIL HEARING MOVED BY MUGGLEBORNS IN PINK,' but ' wrong in its scope. The country is moved by muggleborns, and their supporters, in pink. We will not be ignored. We are not exceptions. We are not anomalies. We are as unique and diverse as any other Wizarding population. Justin E. Finch-Fletchley Macmillan Park |