/Wanted to ask whether Anonymous comments being prohibited was done on purpose, or lj changed some rules and it happened accidentally. Before Anonymous could comment here and some did. May be, more people would comment if they could w/o having a lj./
It's either accidental or on part of LJ. When I'm posting, I use default settings. I'll take look on it little later.
/May be, small twins also had to break into a broom shed in order to practice flying without Molly's supervision. /
Contrary to what Jo thinks and what action movies show lock picking is not so simple. You have to interact with correct pins in correct order. I can buy that wizards use very old types of locks so you can use hair pins to pick them up, but lock types you could encounter in 90'? Nope, you can't even fit hair pin into the lock.
/Also, I am sure DD told that to new members. It's something they would need to know. /
Yeah but this is 1992. The Order was revived in 1994. While Arthur might hear allegations and have his own prejudiced due the feud suspicions, he doesn't know anything for sure. Speaking such things against "very influential, rich and not stupid wizard" when you are a gov worker who is on verge of poverty is stupid. *shrugs*
/Burrow indirectly characterizes Ron's parents since they supposedly built and then expanded the house themselves. /
I'm just pointing out that if any muggle saw this monstrosity, there would be inspection from proper authorities. This means that the property is protected from muggles so Weasleys might as well build something that doesn't look like safety hazard. *shrugs*
/ For instance, the main role of WW gov is to hide from Muggles, not to care for the welfare of the wizarding population. /
Actually I point out in PS ch 5 that is what Hagrid suggests. While Britain might be odd duck among European democracies, they still have certain standards. Britain's WW on the other hand gives many dystopian novel's run in "dysfunctional government" department. Each time we get a glance on how WW works I have to wonder about Jo's outlook onto government. Especially since she seems to praise Pottervers so much.
While Britain might be odd duck among European democracies
May I ask what you refer to? I am from Israel but am interested in EU and Britain, so became curious what people from Europe think. :) Which country are you from?
I meant of course Common Law and lack of one formally written constitution. They have constitutional law, just not written nicely in one place like most European countries. Not that there is anything wring with this approach, but it can be confusing for other Europeans. Thus I say they are bit of odd duck :)
It's either accidental or on part of LJ. When I'm posting, I use default settings. I'll take look on it little later.
/May be, small twins also had to break into a broom shed in order to practice flying without Molly's supervision. /
Contrary to what Jo thinks and what action movies show lock picking is not so simple. You have to interact with correct pins in correct order.
I can buy that wizards use very old types of locks so you can use hair pins to pick them up, but lock types you could encounter in 90'? Nope, you can't even fit hair pin into the lock.
/Also, I am sure DD told that to new members. It's something they would need to know. /
Yeah but this is 1992. The Order was revived in 1994. While Arthur might hear allegations and have his own prejudiced due the feud suspicions, he doesn't know anything for sure. Speaking such things against "very influential, rich and not stupid wizard" when you are a gov worker who is on verge of poverty is stupid. *shrugs*
/Burrow indirectly characterizes Ron's parents since they supposedly built and then expanded the house themselves. /
I'm just pointing out that if any muggle saw this monstrosity, there would be inspection from proper authorities. This means that the property is protected from muggles so Weasleys might as well build something that doesn't look like safety hazard. *shrugs*
/ For instance, the main role of WW gov is to hide from Muggles, not to care for the welfare of the wizarding population. /
Actually I point out in PS ch 5 that is what Hagrid suggests.
While Britain might be odd duck among European democracies, they still have certain standards. Britain's WW on the other hand gives many dystopian novel's run in "dysfunctional government" department.
Each time we get a glance on how WW works I have to wonder about Jo's outlook onto government. Especially since she seems to praise Pottervers so much.
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May I ask what you refer to?
I am from Israel but am interested in EU and Britain, so became curious what people from Europe think. :)
Which country are you from?
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Not that there is anything wring with this approach, but it can be confusing for other Europeans.
Thus I say they are bit of odd duck :)
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