What's the point of Hogwarts?

[sandra87b]

No: HPFGUIDX 127806


Potioncat:
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.

Sandra replies:
Aha, that's a good angle, which ties in with my point about JKR 
not addressing the simple aspects of the WW even though 
Harry's rapidly approaching the time when he needs to have a 
few options ahead of him. Bear in mind Hermione's done much 
of his homework for him, he's average at most subjects and he's 
missed a few exams in his time. I think another reason I've set 
this one going is that I wouldn't be at all surprised if there was a 
story or two beyond Book Seven - I think the scope there would 
be enormous, but is currently limited due to the lack of 
background for the WW. I wouldn't be at all surprised if JKR only 
had an 'Executive Editor' role in the stories after 7.

Incidentally, 'Potioncat' is about the best name on this site! I wish 
I'd thought of one.

Sandra (singing 'A horse is a horse, of course a horse..)

Quigonginger wrote:
I guess what I'm trying to say is that Hogwarts education would 
be pretty useless to us Muggles, but it is what they need in the 
WW.
> Ginger, who is pushing 40 and has to find a new career due to 
back problems.  Where's Hogwarts when you need it?


Hi Ginger, what a really good reply, thank you! There's been 
some really interesting ones on this, and one or two I'd rather not 
mention. It's not a crime to raise questions, folks. Anyway, I go 
along with your points that muggle-born witches and wizards 
have an advantage in some respects over the pure-bloods, but it 
would be a double edged sword for them if they  start to miss the 
muggle world.
But what about the summer holidays? For example, if Hermione 
met her muggle friends in the muggle world during the summer 
vacation, what could she ever say to them? She wouldn't be able 
to tell them about  where she's been for the last year, she'd know 
nothing of their academic year (and being left behind 
academically would drive her round the twist), and again she 
couldn't say anything about what she's been learning. That 
situation would be a touch tricky for anyone. So all muggle-borns 
who return home would have to be very, very careful about 
interacting with any muggles! There's a tough call for anyone.

By the way, have you tried a chiropractor about your back? My 
father was in a similar situaton to you (ie change of career due to 
his back) and a good professional worked some little miracles!

Sandra (hoping your back improves very soon)