[HPforGrownups] Gnomes

[charme]

No: HPFGUIDX 105681

alora:

"This may sound really, really stupid, but what good are gnomes?
Could they be used in the wizard world somehow, other than to tear
up your garden?  When Harry and Ron de-gnome the garden, they
yell, "Geroff me!  Geroff me!"  Are they self-aware?  It sounds like
they have a simple vocabulary, too.


charme:

It appears from the Harry Potter Lexicon site, gnomes are a sign of a Wizard
household :). In fantasy, gnomes are kin to dwarves ( but smaller as they
proudly maintain) and are also less rotund then dwarves. Their noses,
however, are significantly larger and most gnomes have dark tan or brown
skin and white hair. A typical gnome lives for 600 years;  not bad for a
little guy, hmm?
Supposedly, they have a lively and sly senses of humor, especially for
practical jokes. They have a great love of living things and finely wrought
items, particularly gems and jewelry. Gnomes love all sorts of precious
stones and are masters of gem polishing and cutting, which might be what
they are useful for? Not sure if this explanation applies to JK Rowling's
interpretation or not...

Hope this helps :)

charme