Magic calorie-burning

[ritadear2]

No: HPFGUIDX 37239

Marina wrote:

"Now, just thinking about it logically, it seems to me that if you 
wave a wand, say a couple of words, and out pops a fireball (or a 
bunch of roses, or a French poodle) -- well, the energy has to 
come from somewhere, doesn't it? And the most obvious 
answer is that it comes from inside the wizard who's doing the 
spell. So I don't think it's too much of a stretch to assume that 
calories are burned in the process."

True, but I guess I was thinking more along the lines of general 
muscle mass.  I imagine the kids at Hogwarts do get a bit of 
strength and stamina training while carrying heavy books 
through the corridors and up and down stairs (I imagine 
Hermione would be quite buff, lol), since they would not be 
allowed to put the "featherweight" spell on their stuff (but then 
make fun of muggles for carrying heavy stuff???).  But, for the 
adult wizards and witches, if they depend upon spells to burn 
calories, do they have horrifically atrophied and flabby upper 
bodies?  

And, we need to add Crabbe and Goyle to the overweight list, 
don't we?

Rita