[HPforGrownups] Re: JKR and the boys (and girls)

[Lynda Cordova]

No: HPFGUIDX 162164

Saundra:

You are certainly making a lot of assumptions. Just because Hermione
didn't overtly engaged in WW fashions doesn't mean she knew nothing of them.
Nowhere in cannon does it say that Hermione disliked all thing girlish all
the time.

I was the sort of girl who eshewed traditional feminine convention on a
daily basis and yet who could on a dime turn it around and become a
bombshell. In fact on those very special occasions, I enjoyed seeing the
look of shocked surprise on people's faces. After the event was over, I went
right back to my nondescript (fashion, hair and make-up) ways. I am still
that way as an adult. Really most of the thing it's just too much trouble.

And lastly, because this is the WW, Hermione did have magic at her
disposal and she has read enough to know how to use it.

Lynda:

I still do!. Because I work with severely handicapped kids, my normal work
attire is, shall we say, casual. Very casual. Neat, clean, but usually of
the T-shirt and blue jeans variety. My hair is very thick and can be
unmanagable, so it is normally pulled back into a ponytail. Nothing fancy. I
do wear a little makeup to work, but it is minimal. When I'm at home, i'm
strictly jeans and t-shirt. No makeup.  When I go out though, either to a
party or with friends, or even to volunteer at my local library, or to do
some public speaking, I doll up a little, accessorize, pull out my nicer
clothes, touch up my makeup.  Its not that difficult. I just don't see the
reason for looking like a fashion plate on daily basis. (Not that I do...but
you get the picture).

Lynda


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