Muggle Clothing [Was Newbie Intro and Question]

[jferer]

No: HPFGUIDX 39220

Kate:" It does make me wonder, though. About the use in the film of 
Muggle clothing but the apparent rarity of this as implied by GoF and 
the infamous clothing scenes . . . How are these to be reconsiled?"

Actually, I don't think Muggle clothing is that rare in the wizarding 
world.. it just depends who you're with. I'm sure Muggle-borns keep 
the clothing habits they grew up with, mostly. In other books Harry is 
mentioned wearing a t-shirt under his Quidditch robes, and most of the 
students make it through King's Cross to get to Platform 9 3/4. 

It kind of illustrates divisions in the wizarding world. Harry and 
Hermione wear Muggle clothing in the Muggle world, while the Weasleys 
and other long-time purebloods don't wear the same clothing and can't 
even use a telephone. It has to cause tensions sometimes.