Wizard Genetics - Alternate Theory

[drjuliehoward]

No: HPFGUIDX 88848

> bboy_mn:
> 
<snip> Someone speculated that there is a finite amount of magical 
essense in
> the universe, and this magical essense seeks embodiment; seeks to
> inhabit a living being.
> 
><snip>


I read another interview by JKR (can't remember which date, sorry) 
in which she stated that "blood relations" was not important.  I 
assume, then, that the genetic basis is not important, which would 
then underscore this theory more. 

I was wondering about the "inheritance" of magic issue because of 
the discussions regarding Houses, DEs, etc.  It seems (as someone 
else has speculated, so this is ot my original idea) 
that "pureblood" is a mere rallying cry for a group to perpetuate 
their feelings of superiority.  LV was not a pureblood, but he 
thinks himself better than everyone else.  (Reminds me of a brunette 
Hitler and his obsession with blond hair and blue eyes.)  What other 
characteristics separates the DEs from the other "purebloods" such 
as the Weasleys?  This would shed more light on their motivations, 
and possibly their weaknesses.  As DD told Harry, our choices make 
us who we are.  What compels or motivates them to make this choice?  
Is it a common characteristic, character flaw, personality quirk, 
etc?  Could this, in turn, be used to combat them?

Julie -- who readily admits that being a shrink motivates me to ask 
these questions