Religion in Harry Potter

[naraht]

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From: naraht
Subject: Re: Religion in Harry Potter
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Date: 7/11/00 10:39 am  (ET)

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And there is a reference in Book 4 to something happening after
Easter. What she has done is more or less *ignore* the religion
question. Students at Hogwarts celebrate the same way (more or less)
as they do at a non-religious school. Part of the problem is that
religion would be an entirely difference kettle of fish to divide the
characters. Hermione, having come from a family of dentists is certainly
likely to still celebrate holidays the way that the muggles do, but on
the other hand, if religion were dealt with, Ron & Draco would go to
the same church.

(Another topic that gets *completely* ignored is what does schooling
look like for those below age 11 who are from non-muggle families. (Where
was Ginny during HP Yr. 1)