"Potter for President"

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No: HPFGUIDX 91105

Bobby wrote:
> > This is not an important question, but I was wondering about 
> this.  In Book 1, chapter 11, for Harry's first Quidditch match, 
> > Ron and Hermione make a banner saying "Potter for President!"  
> > President of what?  What office in the school system or 
> > government is "president"?  It's in the UK version and not just 
> > the American  version.
> > 
Meri wrote:
> For some reason, and I never understood this, but for some 
> reason "_________ for President" is something seen on signs at 
> baseball games quite frequently in the US. As a Boston native I 
> have seen signs with "Pedro for President" (refering to Pedro 
> Martinez, a Red Sox starting pitcher). I don't know where the 
> tradition comes from, but I think that it is just a sign of 
> support for a star player. 

Siriusly Snapey Susan:
Right.  And in the *U.S.* it makes sense, since we have a 
president.  But I think the question is, in the U.K., wouldn't one 
expect a "Potter for P.M." sign?

Siriusly Snapey Susan