[HPforGrownups] A question about wizard children

[Richelle Votaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 43965

"sym_2_one"  asks:

> What in the world to wizard children do before they attend Hogwarts,
> if they are able to attend at all?  What happens to kids under the
> age of eleven if both parents have to work? How do they learn to
> read, write, and do simple math?  What if a wizard child is not
> offered to attend of School of Magic?

Well, JKR was asked about the status of children before attending Hogwarts,
and she said they weren't required to go to Muggle school.  My
interpretation on the matter is that if they do not go to Muggle school to
learn to read and write, the parents are required to tutor them.  If not,
they should go to Muggle school and learn the basics so that they will be
prepared for further schooling at Hogwarts, etc.  If they are not invited,
well, they'd better apply at McDonalds. :)  Not much to do with the
wizarding world, I'd assume, as Filch is so desperate that his "secret"
doesn't get out.

Richelle

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