[HPforGrownups] Squibs and Magic (wasBigotry or NOT? Re: CHAP DISC:HBP19,Elf Tails

[James Sharman]

No: HPFGUIDX 157678


> Geoff:
> That is in conflict with canon. It is quite clear in OOTP that 
Arabella Figg can see and 
> recognise Dementors. Just to give one instance....

Potioncat:
I think she can feel the effect of Dementors, and she knows what they 
are, but I don't think she was telling the truth about seeing them. It 
doesn't appear that wizards and witches are certain of what Squibs can 
and cannot do--didn't someone ask?

I'm 99% certain that I've seen a quote from JKR that confirms this, but 
I'm darn if I can find it.

James:

I'm sure I've seen that comment. If I remember correctly she specifically
stated that Figg did not see the dementors (Mealy felt them and recognized
them for what they were). When I get round to it I'm going to post a rather
extensive theory I've been developing on how magical talent is passed on (It
an intellectual toy rather than a plan I think JKR is following, but it does
fit everything in cannon).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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