Louisa May Alcott at Hogwarts (was: [HPforGrownups]Toasting Cedric)

[Dave Hardenbrook]

No: HPFGUIDX 17039

At 03:24 PM 4/17/01 -0400, Tandy, Heidi wrote:
> > Even Little Women (one of the preachiest books ever written -

Except for _Little Men_ and _Jo's Boys_, of course. ;)

> > and still
> > actually read) contains this immortal exchange...

Then there's _Little Men_, in which the boys are basically good and
sedate, but even they exhibit occassional fits of anarchy, especially
Dan, who Jo realizes will only rebel further if she restrains him too far.
Indeed, Jo takes pride in the fact that Plumfield's rules are "few and
simple", a concept that would probably scandalize Filch.

If Louisa May Alcott's characters were non-Muggles:

Meg: Keeps a serene and Weasley-like household, but upholds
              the status-quo and opposes the election of Witches
              to the MoM.

Amy: Owns several house-elves and is good friends
             with the Malfoys (not because she agrees with their views,
              but because of their exalted family connections).

Jo: Authored numerous wizard books, most notably, the "Stop the
       Outrageous Abuse of Our Fellow Magical Creatures and Campaign for
       a Change in Their Legal Status" manifesto, as well as running Plumfield
       Primary for Wizards Under Eleven with Professor Bhaer.

Beth:  Didn't die (thanks St. Mungo's Magical Remedies),
            and runs a sanctuary for homeless kneazles.

Laurie: Married to Beth and champions aid to impoverished
               young wizards and witches.

Franz: Married to Celestina Warbeck (whom he
              accompanies on the flute) and is mayor of Hogsmeade.

Emil:  Has recently become the First Wizard on Jupiter's
           moon Europa.

Nat: Plays violin for Celestina Warbeck and authored the book,
          "Ninety-Eight-Pound Weaklings Can Be Great and
           Powerful Wizards Too"  (which has a prominent
           position on Harry's bookshelf).

Dan: Authored the definitive work on "Magical Insects and
           Arachnids -- Their Care and Use in Sorcery" and
           plays Beater for the Windbourne Wasps.

Nan: Is President of St. Mungo's Hospital.

Demi: Teaches Magical Machnery at Hogwarts.

Daisy: Runs a quaint and quiet (because it's strangely empty
             usually) gourmet restaurant with Hagrid in Hogsmeade
            (Scorched Treacle Tarts and sour Cockroach Custard
              Juice the specialties).

Stuffy: Daisy and Hagrid's only regular customer.




                                                 -- Dave