ages / magic later in life

[Kelley]

No: HPFGUIDX 12635

Amy Z wrote:
> Re: ages and all these casting arguments, I take back something I 
> wrote recently, about Lupin being maybe 40 at the outside in order 
to be perceived by Harry as young-looking.  I keep forgetting about 
the wizard lifespan.  If McGonagall looks middle-aged at 70, the 
Marauders might well be in their 50's by now and still look like 
youngish adults (30's, to us Muggles). <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
 
I was thinking this too, but if you think about it, even though the 
wizards might actually be 50 and look 30, you would still need actors 
that look 30, wouldn't you?  (Or whatever age the characters 'appear' 
to be.)  I would expect that Harry et al, will be a bit surprised 
when they learn Dumble is 150, as it seems they would probably guess 
he's about half that age.  It's my impression that it will be a 
surprise for the kids to learn about the longer lifespans, -because- 
the wizards, etc., look so much younger than they really are.  

> Star wrote:
> > I still doubt Petunia developing skills but it's still a 
> possibility. 

> Amy Z: 
> I go with Dudley as the one who will surprisingly develop magical 
> skills.  I just want to see the look on Vernon and Petunia's faces.
> He'd need a lot of character rehabilitation before he could be 
> entrusted with magic, though.  Send him to Boris the Bewildered's 
> Center for Nasty Little Wizards.

Yes, Dudley is my other suspicion for this 'person'.  And, actually, 
I half-think he may be the one JKR goes with.  Sort of as an eye-
opener for Vernon and Petunia and their bigoted views.  How could his 
parents turn against their little baby if he develops this power that 
they so hate and fear?  OTOH, I hate to see the despicable Dudley get 
such a fantastic gift....

Kelley