Lighting...

[Amber]

No: HPFGUIDX 19870


I'm sure that this has been mentioned by someone but I thought I'd ask
anyways. Just to let you know that I did look beforehand, I used the
search function on the archives and looked at the Lexicon. No dice. And
I can't recall any specific answers in the books. Of course, I still
could've missed something...

So, anyways, what's up with the lighting in Hogwarts? The only mention
I see of it is the floating candles in the Great Hall, various torches
on walls, and the fireplaces in the common rooms. Is all the lighting
in Hogwarts by candlelight/firelight? That seems rather unhealthy for
the eyes. And Hogwarts must go through tons of candles (unless they're
enchanted of course!)

And if Hogwarts *is* only lit by candlelight/firelight, that seems
rather odd. What with the "Lumos" spell and all, you'd think there is a
spell that can imbue an object with light (a la lightbulb). Or that
there would be mention of this. Is the entire wizarding world reading
by candlelight? Have I missed something?

~Amber
(Who'll feel exceedingly silly if the answer was staring her in the
face...)


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