Wizard clothing

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No: HPFGUIDX 21914

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Magda Grantwich <mgrantwich at y...> wrote:


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> > in the present time of the books, robes are worn over regular 
clothes
> rather like unfastened bath robes thereby allowing for all the
> billowing, flowing, etc. 

pg. 77 US ed. Sorcerer's Stone: 'Madam Malkin stood Harry next to him 
[Draco], slipped a long robe over his head, and began to pin it to 
the right length.'

No unfastened bathrobe-like robes, no fastenings going all the way 
down. (as I've seen in some fanart)  
> 
> Either that or they're roomy and voluminous enough to allow wizards
> to ride dragons, broomsticks or whatever without the fabric hiking
> up.
> 
> It's the broomsticks that get me: wouldn't that be awfully
> uncomfortable after a very little while?  Wouldn't you need a 
bicycle
> seat or a cushion or something?

According to Quidditch Through the Ages, Cushioning Charms were 
invented in 1820 by Elliot Smethwyck.  I would think that every 
broomstick sold has one put on it before leaving the factory. 


Peace & Plenty, 

Parker
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