adult supervision on the train (WAS: Werewolves and related topics)

[gwendolyngrace]

No: HPFGUIDX 33899

Mahoney,

Yes, there's the witch with the cart and the engineer, who may or may
not be a Squib for all we know. And there is a conductor: Hermione
says she spoke to him in PS to ask how close they were, and later he
announces their arrival at Hogwarts.

However, I believe that the Prefects and the Head Boy and Girl are
primarily responsible for ensuring the kids behave somewhat on the way
to and from school. School hasn't really actually started yet, so
think of this more like an extended bus ride (and on my buses, we
usually just had the driver after 6th grade or so). Your description
sounds to me like a field trip, which we've never seen or even had any
hints of at Hogwarts. (And usually there were parents involved as
chaperones as well, on those.)

Also, recall that Hermione comes in to Ron and Harry's compartment in
PS/SS, not only looking for Neville's toad, but later as well because,
"people outside are behaving very childishly, racing up and down the
corridors." (PS/SS Ch. 6) Doesn't sound like there's much supervision
going on.

Gwen