[HPforGrownups] Re: Wizard and Muggle Interactions (Part Deux)

[Richasi]

No: HPFGUIDX 32539

> From: zoehooch [mailto:zoehooch at yahoo.com]
> I've always had the impression that the Granger's are quite proud of
> Hermione and are supportive of her studies at Hogwart's. I would
> doubt that they would be able to get to Platform 9 3/4, though.

Yes, but why are they supportive? Is witchcraft and wizardry
something that is well known that it is indeed deemed an honor to
receive the letter from Hogwarts? What would their reaction be? I
know mine would be one of skepticism at first, then curiosity and
maybe even trepidation. And we see a little bit of that from the
Grangers... but from the Evans? According to Petunia they were
"Proud the day she got her letter".

Again, though, I have to wonder WHY were they proud? Had they known
about the school? Had they known about witchcraft and wizardry beforehand?

> I have always assumed that the Grangers and Lily's parents were
> progressive and interesting people, who would be quite happy for
> their child to follow the path, as long as that's what the child
> wanted to do.

Progressive and interesting only go so far in determining their
mindset though. Sure, one has to have an open mind to accept what
has been lain before them, still though, I find it hard to believe
the Evans' as well as the Grangers' would just say "Oh, lookie here...
isn't this great? You're going to learn witchcraft."

Just something on my mind :)

"Richasi"