school stuff

[potioncat]

Catlady: 
> You're thinking of the Salem Witches' Institute. I am sure that is not
> a school of witchcraft, because it is named after the Women's
> Institute <http://www.womens-institute.co.uk/> which is a social and
> educational club for (at least from old novels) rural housewives.  


Potioncat:
Oh, is that what all the women were attending in "Calendar Girls"? So, 
you think JKR sort of assumed American ladies would have the same 
organization? Not trusting my memory, I made sure they were American--
they are, right down to their spangled banner. Although I've never 
heard of "spangled" without "star". I think you're right, though. The 
description sounds like a woman's club event. 

OK, but at least she knew Salem would have witches.