Eyesight

[Amy Z]

No: HPFGUIDX 12034

Catlady wrote:

> So many of them wear glasses because the literature shows so many
> wizards wearing glasses, and the literature shows so many wizards
> wearing glasses because the Muggle authors can't think of an old man 
or
> woman who reads a lot of prints in tiny print and/or handwriting 
without
> glasses. 

Are you suggesting that JKR is a Muggle?!  Perish the thought!

Okay, let's say your basic eye problems (near- and far-sightedness, 
etc.) are curable by magic.  So:

Why does Harry wear glasses?  Because no one's told him they can 
clear up his myopia for him with a flick of a wand.

Why does Dumbledore wear glasses?  Because his are magical (maybe 
they're the way he sees through Invisibility Cloaks?).

Why does McGonagall wear glasses?  Because the Ministry of Magic 
demands that registered Animagi adopt something (clothing, hairstyle, 
accessories) in human form that will remind others of their markings 
in animal form.

Why does Percy wear glasses?  Because they make him look smart.

Why did James wear glasses?  Okay, I'm out of excuses.  Anyone?

Amy Z

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Dudley thought for a moment.  It looked like hard work.
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