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Post by Kait on Jan 6, 2003 13:50:20 GMT -5
I'm sure he does, but in secret. Under an alias probably!
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Post by Sampaguita on Jan 6, 2003 14:04:08 GMT -5
Yeah, he probably does... but I'd rather not know it if he does. Sometimes a rather sadistic streak comes out in me-- So, if I knew he was here, I'd probably say something disparaging about him or something to provoke a temper from him... regardless of the fact that I think he's wonderful.
[This is NOT however, why I once described his sepia-toned R&J photograph uncharitably... I honestly do hate that photo]
That is pretty scary, though... I could be Christian Coulson in disguise [I'm not] and nobody would be the wiser.
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Post by Mandragora on Jan 6, 2003 15:59:20 GMT -5
Based on instinct: yes, he drops by.
Based on fact: We can't tell.
Based on a mixture of both: oh well, we've been around, and YOU have too, but then so far you're literally just on our screens and actual contact is still in question.
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Post by jencoulson on Jan 6, 2003 16:15:59 GMT -5
It's so strange to think that any one of our members could be CC or one of CC's friends. Hmm...maybe someone who doesn't post very often or doesn't comment about how gorgeous and talented CC is. He just seems like the modest type.
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Post by ausaims on Jan 6, 2003 23:21:36 GMT -5
If I was CC I'd probably type my name in a search engine just to see what people say about me! But then I've TEXT been curious (my parents say "nosy!)  And if he did come on this site at least he'd see (some) intelligent comments (Notice I said TEXT) compared to some of the other HP related sites where there are copious comments on loving such and such and wanting to marry such and such etc..... TEXT I love Law, but I have to admit it's certainly not for everyone. I did think it would be really hard, but was surprised to find out it's not as hard as you think. And if you're into that kind of thing it can be very interesting (although I find contracts and torts a bore and a half). I think because I did my BA first it also helped (even though in my BA my majors were sociology and politics, and English was my minor), but that's just my experience. All in all if you like Law, then it's fun! |
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Post by ausaims on Jan 6, 2003 23:23:07 GMT -5
Okay for some reason that didnt work out properly!  Where it said text I was putting "always" and "some" in italics. And then where it said text below it said "Lord Voldemort" in bold. GRRRR @ computers! One thing I'm never, ever going to understand!! |
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Post by Mandragora on Jan 7, 2003 3:07:23 GMT -5
Law! Cool! What area are you planning to focus on, ausaims? I am such a "The Practice" fanatic, that serious David E. Kelley courtroom drama (same creator of Ally McBeal), and I did consider trying Law. Of course it was just a major illusion since that I wanted to be a defense lawyer and I got a tip it's hell-y (and it'll probably bore me). Hmm... what do you think about Voldemort's chances for an insanity plea, heehee?  |
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Post by Hitomi on Jan 7, 2003 8:39:06 GMT -5
i think we scared Clover away..........
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Post by jencoulson on Jan 7, 2003 17:10:31 GMT -5
She probably knew we were on to her...The same thing happened with a lot of the other people claiming to know CC. Again, sorry Clover, if I'm wrong.  |
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Post by lizifer on Jan 7, 2003 17:17:52 GMT -5
yeah i'm with u jen on that one.
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Post by ausaims on Jan 7, 2003 19:14:53 GMT -5
Mandragora: I'm thinking of criminal law since it's the area which interests me the most. I've been doing a lot of criminology and even forensic psychology subjects in both my degrees. As for defence it would be pretty hard for sure; there are some serious ethical and moral questions involved there! In all truth I was thinking of working for Legal Aid for a few years (it's hell there with the pay being next to nothing and the resources being crap too!) before perhaps working for the DPP or something. I don't know yet....
As for Voldemort's chance of the insanity defence, well I guess you could make a case for it, but it wouldn't be very likely to succeed. The insanity defence basically relies on the premise that the accused was suffering from a defect of reason arising from a disease of the mind (kind of complicated), but here's the bit which would rule old Voldy out: that the accused did not know the nature and quality of the act and they didn't know it was wrong. At least this is in common law countries such as Australia and England. It might be different in places like America?
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Post by Mandragora on Jan 7, 2003 22:51:12 GMT -5
I have this theory that he can be defended on an insanity claim that an Imperius curse was casted on him, and therefore he could claim to be as a mere puppet, then maybe, this could be tricky, have him look like he's 'framed' and was in fact being manipulated by another wizard. What he should be careful of is getting Catch 22-ed.
*which reminds me of another HP speculation that Dumbledore IS Voldemort*
Quite silly, but then that also depends on the Wizarding laws in HP's world. The wizarding world is a bit hard on that case, so far there can be loopholes. I mean, they're all about magic and everything, they can easily wipe evidences so most of their proofs will probably have just to rely on testimonies.
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Post by MsPoet on Jan 8, 2003 0:20:02 GMT -5
What he should be careful of is getting Catch 22-ed. *which reminds me of another HP speculation that Dumbledore IS Voldemort*. Mandragora, this is very intriguing...I mean...sounds fairly implausible....(but then WHAT is?  )...but still intriguing. Did you read it on a HP site somewhere? Curious, Donna |
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Post by ausaims on Jan 8, 2003 3:57:44 GMT -5
Mandragora: Interestingly enough in common law that would come under something else which we call "diminished responsibility". Common examples include being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or even something wrong with the mind (eg personality disorders) which doesn't fit under the insanity requirements. So yeah, Voldy could give that a shot, however he'd only get a reduced sentance (murder down to manslaughter). As for Dumbledore being Voldemort I'd never heard it. I've heard all the Voldy being Harry's Grandfather etc, but not that one. I also heard the other day that Ron might die saving Harry's life which I didn't like since he's like my favourite character. After Sir Snape *bows down in reverance!* of course. There's a website with HEAPS of rumors on it which I've looked at a few times. They go from the possible, to the plausible to the downright ridiculous, but at least it's something for me until the next book comes out! |
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Post by Mandragora on Jan 8, 2003 4:07:59 GMT -5
I actually posted something like this in a CoS board- thread, and I had thought of having Rita Skeeter framed on the basis that her 'magic quill' is an obvious liar and her being an illegal animagus. This lind of strategy is something I learned from the courtroom drama called "The Practice" and it's called "Plan B". This defensive strategy means putting the suspicions on someone else and away from the defense.
I can't remember where I read Dumbledore being Voldemort, but there have been speculations similar to that... I guess this was brought up in this site, referring to Dumbledore's 'look of triumph' when Harry was telling him his Voldemort encounte in Goble of Fire. But yes, there are speculations that Dumbledore is indirectly related (not familial, though) to Voldemort.
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And if he did come on this site at least he'd see (some) intelligent comments (Notice I said TEXT) compared to some of the other HP related sites where there are copious comments on loving such and such and wanting to marry such and such etc.....
Where it said text I was putting "always" and "some" in italics. And then where it said text below it said "Lord Voldemort" in bold. GRRRR @ computers! One thing I'm never, ever going to understand!! 
)...but still intriguing. Did you read it on a HP site somewhere?