Entertainment in the WW

[Tamara]

No: HPFGUIDX 130468

One of the main things I have noticed in the HP books is the lack of 
entertainment mentioned in the magic world. Television is talked about 
in the muggle world, but nothing like it in the wizard one. I find this 
incredibly unusual as most of the stories take place in what is 
essentially a high school. As most any former or current high school 
student can attest, a constant source of conversation is television, 
movies, music, celebrities and even books. Yet, there is little to none 
of these things at Hogwarts. Yes, there is a mention of the Weird 
Sisters, but other than that there is nothing. These things could most 
likely be chalked up to the fact that wizards don't use electricity, 
the mainstay of television, DVDs, and radios. Most unusual though is 
that Hermione, Harry and Ron do not read for pleasure, unless it is non-
fiction such as the history of Quidditch. The only celebrity whom has 
appeared has been a non-fiction author. Does fiction not exist in the 
magically world? Or is it there, but Harry is just too busy for it, or 
feels his life is already enough like a novel that he doesn't need to 
read?

Tamara