[HPforGrownups] Re: HRH and their Prefect badges

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No: HPFGUIDX 72295

Random832:
what EVERYONE seems to be forgetting is that Ron and Hermione were
surprised that Harry didn't get it even after they knew they got it. (i
can't quote right now, as i have to reread to _find_ where they get the
badges). I think this is strong evidence that the number of prefects is
not limited to two per year.

The kids receive their Hogwarts letters in Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs.
Weasley. (Starting on page 160 in the US edition.) And it's explicitly
stated in Chapter 10: Luna Lovegood (Page 188 in the US Edition.) that there
are two fifth-year prefects from each House:

"'Well, there are two fifth-year prefects from each House,' said Hermione,
looking thoroughly disgruntled as she took her seat. 'Boy and girl from
each.'" (OOP-US 188)

I believe Hermione is was just surprised that Ron got the badge INSTEAD of
Harry, not in addition to.

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