[HPforGrownups] Re: Chapter Discussions: Chapter 8, The Hearing

[Alina]

No: HPFGUIDX 88732



> I've been following this thread, and I don't have a strong feeling
> one way or the other (sorry, I'll pay particular attention on the
> next re-read :)  ) - but for the believers, any ideas why a squib
> *would* be able to see Dementors?  There's nothing at all magical
> about them, as far as we know; they're basically Muggles born into a
> wizarding family.  If Muggles can't see them, why would Squibs?
>
> Allie
>

>From reading the series, I got the feeling that Squibs aren't exactly
Muggles. For example, Filch is a Squib yet didn't Hermione say that any
Muggle who happens upon Hogwards will see a ruined castle and a "caution"
sign? Speaking of which, does anyone remember if in POA there's any evidence
that Filch either can or cannot see the Dementors? I think if Squibs were
just Wizard-born Muggles, then Filch wouldn't be able to work at Hogwarts.

There's another thing. There is no "legal" term for a Muggle-born witch or
wizard. There's "mudblood", which isn't considered kosher. But other than
that, they're still witches and wizards. Squibs, however, are clearly
referred to as Squibs, not Muggles or even Wizard-born Muggles.

Alina and her two cents.