Robes (silly question)

[katzefan at yahoo.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 24531

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "CJK" <jkaminskaja at c...> wrote:
> 
> > > Maybe robes are the equivalent of formal wear (like a jacket 
and tie)
> > and Hagrid is wearing the equivalent of a T-shirt and jeans?
> 
> > Ok, then, if that's the case, why do they wear robes to the 
QWC ?
> 
> Hmm... okay, I'm grasping at straws here. Another theory - 
Robes are "proper
> wizards'" clothing. Do we know if Flich's always/ever wearing 
them? Maybe
> only acknowledged wizards and witches wear robes, and 
Hagrid doesn't count
> as one because he never graduated Hogwarts?
> 
> Help me out here, I'm drowning. :)
> 
> CJK


I think you've got a point. Hagrid never graduated from Hogwarts, 
having been expelled (unjustly, as it turns out) and I'm wondering 
if the robes are the equivalent of 'Dr.' in front of the name of a 
PhD graduate - only those who've successfully completed their 
task/doctorate get 'em.