Underage Magic and Inbreeding

[Bruce Alan Wilson]

No: HPFGUIDX 153383

AnitaKH:
"<< 7. We now have some explanation of how detection of underage magic
works and the Ministry's decision to allow families to monitor their
own children.  Did you find this to match your earlier presumptions? 
Do you agree with Harry that this policy is "rubbish"? >>

I think having a law against against underage magic is rubbish. Misuse
of magic by underage wizards is covered by other laws -- wizarding
secrecy, muggle-baiting, etc. Legitimate use should not be prevented."

The statute is the "Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage
Magic"--not for the PROHIBITION.  Both Ron & Hermione state that there are
exceptions for emergencies, and Snape's statement about Draco's instruction in
occulmancy indicates that private instruction by a relative is allowed.

Also, for the person who reacted to JKR's prejudice against inbreeding, although
I'm glad that it worked out in her family, as I live in West Virginia I have
seen the results of what happens when cousins marry.


BAW