Hogwarts Graduation

[finwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 37584


> 
> Much as this may seem strange to most non-British ears, English kids 
> just "leave" school, and in most cases there's absolutely no fanfare 
> about it. Some schools (but more usually the pupils themselves, 
> independently) might have an "end of exams" party, and I'd expect 
> Hogwarts to be no different. But there is no big celebration, no 
> speeches, no silly costumes, etc. 
> 
> Finishing one's compulsory education is perhaps the biggest anti-
> climax in any English person's life. I expect the end of Harry's 
> seventh year will be just a little more exciting, but that's only 
> because it'll be the end of the story (and presumably, of 
> Voldemort...). If they have any celebrations, it won't be because 
> they're leaving Hogwarts, but because the war's over.

Quite interesting... but Hogwarts might have a tradition that's 
different. Such as a special ceremony including only those recieving 
their NEWT-results, their families and teachers. This would include a 
few speeches, perhaps music and public recieving of their certificate 
and possible scholarships. Formal dress-robes. And certainly a little 
bit of magic. After all, there isn't any university. Hogwarts is the 
highest education in Wizard World.

And... I think that the Weasley twins will organise a party if the 
school doesn't! I guess they'd manage to gain Dumbledore's approval 
for it... Say they'll give teachers some feedback in form of a song 
and a gift. Such custom does exist in Finland at least.

-- Finwitch