Stalagmite vs. Stalactite?

[M.Clifford]

No: HPFGUIDX 106872

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> | Harry called to Hagrid over the noise of the cart, 'what's the 
> | difference between a stalagmite and stalactite?'
> | > [PS, 58. UK]
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> > Brenda:
> > Is it important in any ways?

> | Valky:
> |
> | Maybe the significance is not in the question but the answer.
> | Hagrid says "Stalagmites got an 'm' in it"
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> [Lee]:
> Isn't it possible that the question is simply a normal juvenile 
curiosity question?  Sometimes, methinks we want to read too much 
into every little line rather than just looking at context, i.e. 
Harry's young, curious, probably overwhelmed at what he's seeing, 
and the question sounds like something a kid his age would ask. 
<Grin>
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Lee :-)
> 


Aha Lee, that we most certainly do, but....
My experience tells me not to disregard any minor detail that JKR 
might toss in inconspiciously, for The Great Lady is reknowned for 
turning precisely this into the most elaborate of plot thickeners. 
<Big GRIN>

Heres to a thorough dissection and extrication of EVERY single line 
JK ever wrote from its context for profound examination by HPFGU!

I am sure it has something to do with deposits........

Best to all....
..........in madness and obsession with detail.
Valky