Muggle vs. wizard world, are wizards boring?/entertainment/exercise

[cindysphynx]

No: HPFGUIDX 31122

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "sonjahric" <sonjahric at y...> wrote:

> I have always found the lack of entertainment for wizards odd.  The 
> only game the students play is wizard chess.  

I don't think wizarding life is as dreary as all that.  I recall that 
they play exploding snap, and they play gobstones.

Also, I think wizards make their own fun.  This can include making 
tables soar around and do battle in the air (as in GoF).  It can also 
include (for dark wizards) making muggles fly around in the air.  
They also seem to seize every opportunity to party hard, as we see 
after each of Harry's victories in Quiddich or the tasks.

As for the lack of exercise, I envy them.  Really, how much fun is 
exercise?  It's work, I tell you.  

As far as communication, wizards have a couple of devices you didn't 
mention.  First, they can summon wizards through the fire and 
converse with the wizard's head (Diggory and Sirius) or with the 
whole wizard (Lupin).  That is far superior to the telephone.  Also, 
Dumbledore summons Hagrid with that wispy dove thing in GoF, which 
works as well as a pager.

Finally, wizards do play pick-up Quiddich.  I think the Weasleys do 
this with Harry in GoF.

On balance, it sounds like wizarding society is more relaxed and 
quiet, without the constant barrage of noise and stimulation we 
muggles have to endure.  Personally, I would enjoy a little peace and 
quiet.

Cindy