Talk:Princess Celestia/@comment-24908786-20150518150349

Hypothetically speaking, in regards to her first appearance in Season 5 with the Gala and the Smooze, Celestia probably was not even trying to get the slime on her horn off so she could use her magic.

She could have encountered the Smooze at some point during her and Luna's campaign to overthrow Discord in the past and even then, could have really done some damage on it there since it was helping Discord in his domination of Equestria. This is contributing to how Twilight was able to punch a few holes in it with her magic. Celestia could have done far worse since she was stronger and more experienced.

Here, since she was actually enjoying the mischief Discord and the Smooze had caused, she did not want to ruin it. How does she manage to avoid ruining the fun she's having and keep Twilight or anyone from realizing she is enjoying it when they aren't?

Simple: Act like her magic is just as indisposed as Twilight's proved ineffective. Thus, her ruse is safe, no one is the wiser, even Twilight, and she can still enjoy the fun she's having with Discord and the Smooze in attendance.

Genius plan, especially for Celestia and how many boring Galas she's endured in the past.