underage magic

[Tonks]

No: HPFGUIDX 123461


I know we have discussed this before. But I don't remember if we 
ever came to any conclusion. Forgive me if this thought is a repeat.

It has been discussed and questioned "how is it that Hermione and 
Ron can practice Magic before they go to Hogwarts when it is again 
the WW laws". When magic happens at the Dursleys the MoM knows. 
(This is probably because they are watching that house closely as a 
protection measure for Harry. But they probably also are at least 
aware of other people and places too.) Think about all of the 
involuntary magic that kids did when they were young. Wandless 
magic. That never got anyone in trouble either, not even Harry. I 
suggest that the *something* that changes things and then makes it 
wrong begins with their entrance into Hogwarts. The entrance for 
first time students is the beginning of their responsibility for 
their actions. Before that they are just little children who don't 
know any better.

Tonks_op