Subverting the genre?

[bluesqueak]

Kneasy wrote:

> 
> However, one small volume of hers has fallen into my hands, and  
> it could be very useful: "The Tough Guide to Fantasy Land" <snip> 
> it  is interesting to consult entries applicable to HP. You never 
> know, we might find some subversion going on. Or there again.....

Pip!Squeak writes:
You missed out the entry for 'Socks', Kneasy.

"Socks: are never worn in Fantasyland. People thrust their feet, 
usually unwashed, straight into boots."

and

"Knitting: It is possible that knitting has not yet been invented in 
Fantasyland - at least so far as mortals are concerned (see Crone). 
The complete absence of socks and sweaters suggest that the 
inhabitants have concentrated instead on Embroidery and weaving."

Given the significance of socks, sweaters AND knitting in HP, I 
think that's proof positive that JKR is indeed subverting the 
fantasy genre.

Just not in the places people generally look ...

Pip!Squeak
"Where do you think I would have been all these years, if I had not 
known how to act?" - Severus Snape