What's the point of Hogwarts? Should be a summer camp.

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 127780


Sandra wrote:
> So I stand by my point - going to Hogwarts is a big step 
> backwards for the kids, because JKR never thought out the 
> credibility of the place. it should have been a summer camp, and 
> nothing more.


Potioncat:
Well, going to Hogwarts isn't supposed to prepare you for Muggle 
life. It does, apparantly, do a fine job of preparing students for 
the Wizarding World. Look at how well Percy has done! And Oliver has 
a spot on a professional sports team. 

I don't think it very likely that a young witch or wizard would 
choose Muggle life. It's hard to keep them on the farm once they've 
seen the city. But I would think they would drop out of Hogwarts 
before the 7th year and resume their Muggle studies if they were 
disenchanted with magic.

As far as careers go, who would think something as boring as banking 
could be so exciting? In the WW you earn hazard pay! (Apologies to 
bankers on the list.)We haven't seen a lot of the adult world of 
Magic. And what we've seen has been through Harry's eyes. He hasn't 
had the chance to really see life outside of Hogwarts. To me the WW 
must be pretty neat if witches and wizards of DD's age are still 
mentally alert, physically active and involved in meaningful pursuits.

Potioncat...humming the tune to Mr. Ed for some unknown reason.