[HPforGrownups] Re: Wizarding World Elections??

[Christopher Nehren]

No: HPFGUIDX 116746


On Fri, Oct 29, 2004 at 19:23:43 EDT, Chancie scribbled these
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> Since we've been on the topic of the elections I had a few
> questions.  Has anyone noticed if the WW votes on anything?
> Is the MoM elected or appointed??  Any thoughts??

Ugh, anything to draw attention away from *that* off-topic thread. :)
Perhaps we can get people away from that particular thread by making a
lot of interesting posts in this one. :)

As stated elsewhere, it does appear that at least the judicial system
uses a collaborative voting system. There's also some discussion in the
beginning of _Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them_ (yes, this time
I'm sure that I'm citing the right book) of committees designed to
establish the social status of different magical beings in the Wizarding
World. None of these committees succeeded for various reasons -- but
that's besides the point, IMO. The fact is that the Wizarding World does
seem to be committee-oriented. 

Christopher

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