Hogwarts letters Re: Choosing sides

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 118812


Shaun wrote :
" It's not the same situation as having magical ability in the HP 
universe, but a lot of these kids are not formally identified until 
quite late in their childhoods - age 8 or older is not uncommon, some
not until their early teens. But many, many of them prior to formal
identification display tendencies that are 'different' or 'concerning'
to parents. And I can certainly see a possibility that happens with
muggle parents of wizarding kids in the HP universe."

Del replies :
I don't think it is similar.

First, a highly gifted kid is highly gifted 24/7. A magical kid oozes
magic only once in a while, usually when stressed.

Second, a highly gifted kid can't stop being highly gifted, and live
as a non-gifted kid. A magical kid could learn to master his magic and
live as a Muggle, as far as we know. I don't remember that we are ever
told in the books that magical kids who don't receive a magical
education suffer severe emotional problems. I could be wrong though.

Del