Underage Magic at the Weasley's (and in general)

[gingerssnap1966]

No: HPFGUIDX 53367

Aesob wrote: (big snip)
 The ban seems to be ignored in wizarding families and at 
> wizarding places (which are still outside of Hogwarts!). As 
> harrydraco42 and misstresskathy pointed out in previous posts, 
> the Weasley twins must have been using magic to create their 
> Canary Creams. The child in GoF blowing up a slug at the 
> Quidditch World Cup is scolded by the mother, but no ministry 
> official descends on them to squash the behavior. Harry sends 
> up red and gold sparks in Ollivander's in SS/PS, and students 
> practice magic on the Hogwarts Express (still before school!).
(snip some more)
> Wizards old and young, especially in non-muggle areas rely so 
> heavily on magic, the ban is an unfair burden for them, and 
> JKR's realized this when she's started exploring new areas such 
> as the Weasley's home and the Quidditch World Cup. > 

Me:  You know, we never heard the exact wording of the notices that 
they were given out.  In PS/SS it only says that notices were given 
out warning students not to use magic over the holidays.  It may have 
been a long notice with all the "whys and wherefores" listed.  Such 
as Magic shall not be used in front of Muggles or where Muggles are 
reasonably believed to frequent. No student shall use magic above 
their grade level and may only use experimental magic consistant with 
studies.  Muggle born/raised students shall refrain from using magic 
in Muggle abodes........ I think you get the idea.  There may also be 
a part about not using it for mischief, which would explain Fred's 
reaction.  

Perhaps there is an understanding in the WW about what is considered 
magic and what is not.  Lumos at the QWC was really no different than 
turning on a flashlight would be for Muggles.  Maybe that is so 
everyday that they don't even consider it.  It would be like telling 
us not to use computers.  We would understand it as only not to use 
this addictive little box, but we would still go out and drive our 
cars and use the timeclocks at work not thinking, "hey! this is a 
computer!"

Just a few thoughts from one who likes everything to be neat and tidy 
in her mind,
Ginger