Magic, Timelines, Computers, and Search Engines (was: Did R.A.B. drink the Kool-Aid?)

[abha_j]

No: HPFGUIDX 135343

Dave wrote:
 
> I have to admit, though, that as a computer programmer I've always
> been intrigued at the idea of applying programming concepts to 
magic.
> (I'm actually working on a novel with that sub-theme.)  For 
example, I
> think Crouch Jr's tampering with the Goblet of Fire and the 
Triwizard
> Portkey both constituted a magical "reprogramming" of those objects.
> 
> Maybe this is the mysterious unmentioned class from which comes the
> missing twelfth O.W.L.: Magical Programming!



Hi Dave,

I am a computer programmer too, and have often been intrigued about 
the connection between magic and programming. So many magical things 
seem to me to be advanced programs which connect little pieces of 
logic ( e.g. different sounds in case of spells) to form really 
advanced stuff. It's just like any complex piece of software is built 
upon simple libraries.

It's just that the wizards have magical libraries at their disposal 
(u have to be genetically programmed to have them) so that its 
possible for them to use magic and maybe advance to next levels from 
there. Even then, some wizards use only basic stuff, others like 
Snape/marauders/Wealey twins devise new spells - programming new 
words/objects to perform actions hitherto unprogrammed.

All the Best for the novel, hope to read it some time,
Abha