missing from the hogwarts curriculum ....

[houyhnhnm102]

No: HPFGUIDX 139048

Fabian:

> ... is the Latin language, as well as English. 
> Just think about it, the entire Magic community, 
> has not had more teachings in the English language 
> than a 11 year old schoolkid.If they at least 
> learned latin, then Harry wouldn't have to wonder 
> what a spell like "levicorpus" does, 
> and it could also be easier to invent new ones.


houyhnhnm:

Absolutely.  How can anyone read all the really old books in the
restricted section?  It's all that Muggle-loving decadence.  Latin
dropped from the curriculum, young witches and wizards wearing blue
jeans, using Muggle slang, saying "Yeah".  It's no wonder some people
initially went over to LV's side.

What really bothers me, though, is the absence of art and music. 
Sure, Hogwarts is full of paintings.  Who painted them?  You never see
anyone in the Potterverse actually creating art.  There's the odd
reference to a flute or harp or Weird Sisters, but music doesn't
really seem to be part of their lives.  No poetry (except for doggerel
on a valentine).  All they care about is quidditch.  Meatheads!
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