[HPforGrownups] Hogwarts Classes

[meann ortiz]

No: HPFGUIDX 180790

magnolia11875 wrote:
It seems to me that the Hogwarts classes are a little lacking. You have the
core classes and then the very few electives, i.e. Ancient Runes,
Arithmancy, Care of Magical Creatures, Divination and Muggle Studies. And
yet the magical world is so rich with different types of magic and
applications of magic and you can see the basics of the advanced forms in
the other classes, but it just seems strange to me that other classes aren't
offered.


Meann's reply:
It's possible that JKR didn't give us the full list of classes or of the
faculty in Hogwarts.  Usually we see only what Harry and his classmates are
taking and who's teaching those classes.  It's possible there are more
electives and that new classes were introduced in the 7th year.  We
certainly didn't know much about what classes Cedric or Fred and George or
Percy were taking.
But I see your point.  We know that if you want to be an Auror, you have a
specific list of classes you should take and what grade you should get for
each.  But it doesn't really make for a well-rounded magical education.  It
covers only the basic skills you will need in your line of work.  I agree
there should at least be Magical Theory and Ethics or a subject about the
laws of the Wizarding World or something like that.  Maybe some of that is
tackled in an already existing class (probably History of Magic?) but I
think those topics deserve separate classes.


magnolia11875 wrote:
I also find it quite strange that they don't have an introduction to magic
and basic household and everyday magic class option for those coming from a
non-magical background who can't pick up the normal way
of doing things in the magical world as far as care of house and self is
concerned.


Meann's reply:
If I were raised in the Muggle world, I would've preferred to have these
kinds of classes, I agree.  But it's possible, though, that the people who
thought up the syllabus of Hogwarts (the Founders?) thought that the
Muggleborns probably would learn these things along the way while they're in
school since Hogwarts is a boarding school.  Admittedly, all the
housekeeping is done by the House-Elves, but maybe basic spells related to
housekeeping and such are also taught in Charms or something?
To summarize:  it's possible we haven't seen other classes or teachers
because we usually only see things from Harry's POV.  But if we do take the
scenario at face value, it would seem that the syllabus is indeed lacking,
and possibly, it hasn't evolved with the times as it should.
I wonder what JKR's answer will be?  =)


Meann


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