Ireland and Seamus

[W vB]

No: HPFGUIDX 42081


Dear all,

I've noticed that in GF when Harry talks to Charlie about Quidditch World Cup four teams are mentioned: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Moreover, QTTA says that British and Irish teams play in the same League. 

So far I've seen two explanations:

a) in the Wizarding World Ireland is still a part of the UK

b) Ireland and the UK have common culture and common history, thatswhy the teams are playing in the same League (like NBA qnd NHL). Moreover, Northern Ireland is a part of Ireland, as it is never mentioned as a separate entity.

What do you think about it? Related question considers Seamus Finnegan. He is Irish but he studies in Hogwarts. Does it mean that there are no equivalents in Ireland? If there is a wizarding school in Ireland, why does he study in Hogwarts? Is he from Nothern Ireland? Does it mean that he (or his parents) might have had personal reasons for opting for Hogwarts?

-- WvB

 




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