[HPforGrownups] Magical Appearances (Was Re: Truly horrible, but not bad _

[Allen, Rebecca]

No: HPFGUIDX 33448

brewpub44 wrote:
> 
> I wonder about this statement, and wanted to start up a new thread.
> 
> Perhaps not all appearance factors can be changed by any means, 
> magical or non-magical. The most obvious canonical example is Harry's 
> hair. Much ado is given about his messy hair, which even defied the 
> Dursley's attempt to shave off. So, I ask, perhaps some wizardly 
> appearance traits are not controllable by any means? 
> 

I thought in that episode that Harry's hair grew back due to his own half-intentional magical efforts because he didn't want people gaping at his scar all the time. In other words, he could go around bald if he really wanted to, but this would get him too much unwanted attention. 

It's a good question overall. Given that Hermione's teeth can be fixed simply and permanently with magic, but her hair takes three hours to straighten for one night (muggle methods would work as well as that potion she used), it does seem like some things are easier to fix than others. 

/Rebecca (who is hoping Snape could wash his hair if he were properly motivated)


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