[HPforGrownups] Nature of Transfiguration/Poor Wizards

[Suzanne Chiles]

No: HPFGUIDX 39757



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amy Z [mailto:aiz24 at hotmail.com]

>
> (2) The Weasleys and Lupin attest to the fact that there is such
> a thing as
> a powerful but poor wizard; one apparently cannot transfigure unlimited
> quantities of dirt into Galleons or useful food or Floo powder or
> new robes.
> Sigh...not a very satisfactory solution, I know.  When's JKR going to do
> another chat?  Let's put "Why don't the Weasleys just Transfigure
> what they
> need out of the dirt in the backyard?" top on the questions list.

I believe that they don't transfigure their somewhat shabby belongings into
things of value because they are honorable people and feel that it would be
wrong.

Zo