Vampires

[greatelderone]

No: HPFGUIDX 76961

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, B Arrowsmith 
<arrowsmithbt at b...> wrote:
> In the  Potterverse are vampires considered to be human?
> 
> Yes, in mythology they  are classed as derived from humans, but 
does 
> this apply in the  WW?
> I've searched the likely sites seeking clarification but can't find 
any 
> canon or near canon references.

They are most likely classfied under half-humans like Lupin, Hagrid, 
Firenze and the Mermen under the lake in that they possesse human 
characteristics, but are not fully human and possesse characteristics 
of other creatures magical or otherwise.
 
> It makes a difference to the theory of Snape being one. According 
to 
> MBAWTFT, only humans are allowed wands.

But Half-humans are allowed wands since we see Lupin carrying one and 
Hagrid has or had one.