Howlers and the ones who get them --- Two more questions about howlers --- Question about messages

[Grey Wolf]

No: HPFGUIDX 46800

Klei wrote:
> However, Ron could still dunk the howler in a glass of water, or even 
> sit on it to reduce the volume. Why did he not
> do that?

The howlers have been designed to fulfill their purpose. If it was as 
easy as sitting on them, or throwing water, they wouldn't be that 
useful, would they? We're taliking about magic here, so if you don't 
listen to them, they explode. They know if they're being listened, so 
if you sit on it, you would be sitting on something prone to explode at 
any moment (not a good idea), and there is nothing in the books that 
makes us think that water will stop magic - quite the reverse, actually 
since the Dr. Filibuster fireworks don't need fire: they ignite with 
humidity.

> Another question that comes into mind is who gets howlers? Only 
> students? I mean, an adult witch or wizard could
> get a howler and that would be quite imbarrasing...
> 
> Katsmall theWise

We are told by Percy that the MoM received howlers after the Quidditch 
World Cup fiasco.

Hope that helps,

Grey Wolf