Squibs vs Muggles

[Joe]

No: HPFGUIDX 57513

I did a brief search but havn't been able to find this as a previous 
topic.

Are Squibs the same as Muggles?  

Since we understand that squibs are those that are from wizarding 
familys who simply are void of enough magical power to be a wizard.  
This pretty much makes them a muggle.  The only difference is that 
they are aware of the two worlds.

Muggles are simply unaware that the WW exists and are void of magic 
just like the squibs.

Now..  assuming the above is true, we know that most all wizarding 
buildings and events have "Muggle Repelling charms."  (Hogwarts, 
World Cup, Leaky Cauldron, etc)  These charms clearly keep muggles 
away, but do they keep squibs away in the same fashion?

This is where the argument comes up.  FILCH for example is a squib we 
know.  He lives and works at Hogwarts,  so we know there is a way for 
those that are non-magic folks to visit magical places with the 
charms.  My question is, is the simple knowledge that the WW exists 
what enables Filch and other squibs to visit magical places?  Is 
there a spell that is placed upon them?  Are squibs still more 
magical then a normal muggle?

I'm under the thought that its the knowledge that the WW exists, 
the "belief & faith" in it that enables squibs and even muggles the 
ability to get past the charms.  A muggle example is Mr. and Mrs. 
Granger (Hermiones parents.)  They're clearly able to get into Diagon 
Alley, where they assisted?  Or again, is it just that they have 
knowledge that allows them past.

I would love to hear some thoughts on this.


Joe