[HPforGrownups] Underage Wizardry

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 130297

Random new topic but in the fifth book Fred and George are using 
magic outside of school. They passed their apparation test and 
were going all over the place. If Harry had to go to a trial for fighting
off dementors and he was in a lot of trouble, then why 
can Fred and George do magic without getting in trouble? It sounds 
like they are very strict about underage wizardry for Harry. Is it 
ok for the twins to do magic because it's their last year at school? They
can do magic whenever. I would still think that I would consider them to be
underage. Or is it that the Weasley family is all wizards that they
overlooked this? Or that they thought Harry was crazy and overlooked the
Weasleys? Can someone help me with this?



Sherry now:
The twins would have turned 17 in April of GOF.  I believe they even say
that when the age restriction for the triwizard tournament is announced.  WW
kids are of age at 17 and therefore, they would be able to use magic
whenever they choose.  Yet they would still go to school because they
haven't finished yet.  Just as kids here in the US can still be in their
senior year of high school even when they are 18, legal adults and even
eligible to vote.

sherry