[HPforGrownups] Re: Genetics in the wizarding world. Is wizarding a genetic or recessive trait?

[Mrs.) Lee Storm (God Is The Healing Force]

No: HPFGUIDX 100510

| From: bookworm857158367
| Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 19:04 PM
| Actually, I don't believe that argument. I think the magic they do
| probably CAN be explained by science, just as everything can, but
| it's a science that we can't understand. There are rules to what
| they do. The kids spend years studying it.

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[Lee]:
Sometime years ago, I read this book called "Spell Singer," I think.  It was
a bit on the spoofy side, but the wizard creature indicated the scientific
principles involved in magic.  I can sorta buy this.

Consider that some people can see really well at night while others have
night blindness.  That's just a small example.  But there are lots of other
qualities some can have that others just don't...an affinity for math (which
I absolutely don't have), a natural grasp of thought that makes one a great
puzzle-solver, etc.  And the rest of us might marvel at these gifts which
seem almost supernatural or...magical.

Now, consider that there might be people born with these gifts--wizard-level
gifts; they have a natural grasp on abilities the rest of us don't.

If we were to go back to a time in the 16th century with our knowledge and
some of our every-day devices, trust me...many would call us wizards.  The
wizards in JKR's Potterverse have, and are trained to use, a knowledge as in
advance of us as we are of the 16th century person.

Now, keep the dragons away...this is only one little muggle's opinion. :-)

Cheers,

Lee :-)

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