I'm sure you are right when you suggest that if imposing reasonable consequences fails to correct the behaviour of a child it suggests a deeper issue, but surely that is a reason to establish deterrents appropriate to the troublesome behaviour. Currently there are none with respect to the Matron's services, and my suggestion to the Headmistress was that it might be time to implement some measures to prevent abuse of Madam Pomfrey's time and resources.
I confess that I'm not certain whether we are in agreement or disagreement on that point.
My proposal of a small fine as the disincentive measure was presented as a suggestion, and there may well be a deterrent better suited to this particular problem. It is now in the Headmistress's hands whether she feels the suggestion worthy of further consideration.
As for my use of the Cruciatus curse last night, I acted there in my role as a head student in the presence of witnesses and under the supervision of a teacher. I stand by my use of the curse in the circumstances. I can certainly not be accused of overusing that method for responding to disruptive students, as this was the first time I have attempted the curse. I see that Professor Carrow has already informed you that he found my first effort unsatisfactory and instructed me in its better application on a second attempt.
Certainly Cruciatus is not a disincentive to be used in all situations or to be abused, but it does appear to have a pronounced effect not only on the student who was subject to its disciplinary effects but also on her peers.
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I confess that I'm not certain whether we are in agreement or disagreement on that point.
My proposal of a small fine as the disincentive measure was presented as a suggestion, and there may well be a deterrent better suited to this particular problem. It is now in the Headmistress's hands whether she feels the suggestion worthy of further consideration.
As for my use of the Cruciatus curse last night, I acted there in my role as a head student in the presence of witnesses and under the supervision of a teacher. I stand by my use of the curse in the circumstances. I can certainly not be accused of overusing that method for responding to disruptive students, as this was the first time I have attempted the curse. I see that Professor Carrow has already informed you that he found my first effort unsatisfactory and instructed me in its better application on a second attempt.
Certainly Cruciatus is not a disincentive to be used in all situations or to be abused, but it does appear to have a pronounced effect not only on the student who was subject to its disciplinary effects but also on her peers.