some replies which are direct but off topic

[sistermagpie]

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> Carol adds:
> Or maybe the WW is in some respects a conservative society, not surprising considering that they still use fireplaces for heat and candles fo light, not to mention quills rather than computers to write with! But it's an interesting question.

Magpie:
Ironically, I don't think it's supposed to be conservative (in the Muggle view) when it comes to gender. I think we hear about historical witches being equal to wizards. 

Carol: 
> Comments, anyone? Does JKR's narrator sound male or female or neither?

Magpie:
I don't think her voice sounds particularly male or female, but in general there are things in the book that are definitely a woman talking about boys/girls/men/women rather than a man talking about them. Perhaps especially with the romance. Though I hesitate to say that because it sounds a bit too stereotyped, as if "only a woman" could have a certain pov when I don't think that's really true. But still, I think a lot of the general ideas (not all) sound like they come from a woman. And I did sometimes get a kick out of how flat-out attractive somebody like Sirius or Tom were through Harry's eyes, compared to the allegedly beautiful girls like Ginny and Cho (who have nice hair).

-m