[HPforGrownups] Re: Umm... do they bathe?

[StarHermione86 at cs.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 47737

In a message dated 12/3/02 11:47:54 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
erisedstraeh2002 at yahoo.com writes:


> We don't hear about the students brushing their teeth or combing 
> their hair, either.  I just think it isn't something that JKR feels 
> is worthy of taking up our time with.  


There is only so much detail a person can fit into a book. Just like 
presents... We only see what Harry gets for his birthday. We don't see what 
he gives Ron and Hermione for theirs. We assume he does get them birthday 
presents, but it is not mentioned. In fact, I believe there is only one 
instance where we actually see someone get a present from Harry and that is 
GoF with Ron's Chudley Cannon's hat. I also think that there is a limited 
amount of 'bathroom time' that can be shown without parents accusing J.K. of 
being a porn writer. <g> Plus, does anyone want to really read about the 
characters taking a bath? (opps, sorry forgot, most of probably fantasize 
about that). If they do take showers on a regular basis, I really don't 
understand the reason Myrtle is so glum all the time. :-)

Sheryl


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