[HPforGrownups] Inheritance of Magical Abilities

[Snyder, Meri]

No: HPFGUIDX 25524

JKR answered this question in an interview.  I believe she said that it was
just something that popped up.  Also, Ron said in one of the books that they
[wizards] has to intermarry or they would die out.  So, Yes, it could be a
recessive trait.  If it was simply a case of genes, wouldn't there be more
squibs than we are led to believe?

Leslie

-----Original Message-----
From: mdconnolly at hotmail.com [mailto:mdconnolly at hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 8:35 AM
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Subject: [HPforGrownups] Inheritance of Magical Abilities


Apologies if this question has been asked before, and if it has could 
somebody please point me in the direction of the original message.

Hermione's parents are both Muggles, whereas she is a witch. So how 
come she was born with magical powers? Is it a recessive gene? Also 
if witches can be born to Muggles, then can Muggles be born to 
witches?

Thanks,
Martin.



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