Lupin - neatly

[Steve Vander Ark]

No: HPFGUIDX 16147

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Morag Traynor" <moragt at h...> wrote:
> Yes, you can't magic yourself rich.  And an unspoken rule in all 
stories 


This is from the Southwest News interview with JKR:


Q: It seems that the wizards and witches at Hogwarts are able to 
conjure up many things, such as food for the feasts, chairs and 
sleeping bags. . .if this is so, why does the wizarding world need 
money ? What are the limitations on the material objects you can 
conjure up ? It seems unnecessary that the Weasleys would be in such 
need of money. . . (Jan Campbell)

A: Very good question (well done, Jan!!). There is legislation about 
what you can conjure and what you can't. Something that you conjure 
out of thin air will not last. This is a rule I set down for myself 
early on. I love these logical questions! 

This doesn't explain everything (she NEVER explains everything...oh 
for a chance to do a follow-up question!). But it does give an idea 
of the underlying logic, the "rules," of magic in her world.

Steve Vander Ark
The Harry Potter Lexicon
which includes links to a number of important interviews with JKR
http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon