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alt_pansyHello, all. Pansy Parkinson here. You may have heard me on the radio in the last few days talking about what happened at Hogwarts, why I joined the Order, and how to sign up for our Food Distribution Network.
I've been giving some thought lately to the notion of opportunity.
I think we stand at the edge of a true worldwide revolution -- a revolution that we can lead. Think about it. There is an entire world out there filled with a lot of people, most of whom don't do magic, and ignoring them all would be rather silly. Why not think of them as potential customers who would be amazed by a cream that really does remove spots, or who'd leap at the chance to get their hands on a jumper that never stains, or a pot that cleans itself -- the little conveniences that we take for granted that they'd be willing to pay good money for. And what about the ways magic can improve automobiles, aeoroplanes, and films? Those things were created by Muggles, just imagine all the things we could come up with if we're working together.
There's an entire global market out there, and we have an incredible opportunity as a country. It takes all sorts to pull something like this off - inventors and manufacturers and artists, and people who know a thing or two about Potions and Charms and Runes and Muggle medicine and engines and tools, and those who'd know what non-magical people would want to begin with and whether it'd be useful for them, so the way I see it, there'd be plenty to go round.
As a young business owner, this is just such an incredibly exciting time -- and reading what the Transitional Government wants to do in terms of business and trade makes a great deal of sense to me.
The Protectorate was just too narrow and constricting -- it had a very specific idea of who to give opportunities to, and even then, the opportunities that were given tended to be conditional, and often dangerous, and carried a heavy personal price.
I can handle the personal price that Albion is asking of me -- they want me to work with non-magical people, and treat them with respect and dignity. That seems to be a reasonable trade-off in my book, especially as I see a chance for all of us to benefit from it. And if those non-magical people are given opportunities and treated with respect and dignity? I think you'll find that they rather like freedom from fear and earning a decent living just as well as the rest of us.
I've been giving some thought lately to the notion of opportunity.
I think we stand at the edge of a true worldwide revolution -- a revolution that we can lead. Think about it. There is an entire world out there filled with a lot of people, most of whom don't do magic, and ignoring them all would be rather silly. Why not think of them as potential customers who would be amazed by a cream that really does remove spots, or who'd leap at the chance to get their hands on a jumper that never stains, or a pot that cleans itself -- the little conveniences that we take for granted that they'd be willing to pay good money for. And what about the ways magic can improve automobiles, aeoroplanes, and films? Those things were created by Muggles, just imagine all the things we could come up with if we're working together.
There's an entire global market out there, and we have an incredible opportunity as a country. It takes all sorts to pull something like this off - inventors and manufacturers and artists, and people who know a thing or two about Potions and Charms and Runes and Muggle medicine and engines and tools, and those who'd know what non-magical people would want to begin with and whether it'd be useful for them, so the way I see it, there'd be plenty to go round.
As a young business owner, this is just such an incredibly exciting time -- and reading what the Transitional Government wants to do in terms of business and trade makes a great deal of sense to me.
The Protectorate was just too narrow and constricting -- it had a very specific idea of who to give opportunities to, and even then, the opportunities that were given tended to be conditional, and often dangerous, and carried a heavy personal price.
I can handle the personal price that Albion is asking of me -- they want me to work with non-magical people, and treat them with respect and dignity. That seems to be a reasonable trade-off in my book, especially as I see a chance for all of us to benefit from it. And if those non-magical people are given opportunities and treated with respect and dignity? I think you'll find that they rather like freedom from fear and earning a decent living just as well as the rest of us.
ORDER ONLY
Date: 2015-06-02 03:15 am (UTC)I have a feeling quite a few bands and musicians would get on board for one, especially if I landed a few key groups, but it could make for a bit of a target, and I know everyone would need assurances about that end of things.
Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2015-06-02 03:24 am (UTC)We don't have enough people to properly guard a major target, but it's possible we could set up some sort of ward that would keep out the people who'd be a threat.
Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2015-06-02 03:38 am (UTC)Thanks.
Order Only: private message to Pansy
Date: 2015-06-02 03:25 am (UTC)Re: Order Only: private message to Pansy
Date: 2015-06-02 03:36 am (UTC)I figure it'll mean we'll have some competition, but I have a feeling we'll be able to weather it.
You've been utterly marvellous picking up my slack with the Network while I've been haring off to sing songs on the radio, by the way. Much appreciated. The maps should help considerably, too.
Re: Order Only: private message to Pansy
Date: 2015-06-02 03:46 am (UTC)Oh, meant to tell you: two of the blokes are actually serious about opening a pub called Rubbish Service. Wasn't just the drink talking. Have to wait a bit, but when things calm, they're set to open a mixed-clientele venue.
Know any mixed bands might want a gig in a few months, you might keep them in mind, eh?
Re: Order Only: private message to Pansy
Date: 2015-06-02 03:54 am (UTC)I've a feeling there'll be all sorts of random groups cropping up. I might even see if I can do some matchmaking to help it along.