[HPforGrownups] Questions from American Muggle/'Shipping Post

[Michelle Apostolides]

No: HPFGUIDX 8254

> On how nearly all the adults work for the state (with the exception
> of one of Ron's brothers who works for the bank, Lockhart, Skeeter,
> L. Malfoy, and Voldy...it seems to be the expected thing to go into
> civil service) :  I recall reading an British novel set recently
> where a lot of the characters also all worked at Whitehall (and the
> rest were academics). Is this some sort of British convention?
Not really. It used to be that if you wanted a safe and cushy job for
life, then the civil service was for you. But that isn't the case now.
Oh and listmoms I know this is OT but what novel gave you that
impression.


but am sadly afflicted with Subversively Interesting
> Secondary Character Syndrome, a condition in which one is unable to
> obsess over the relationships of the main character, for some reason.
Please tell us more !!

Michelle