I have a proposition for my current Herbology students. This proposal shall be optional for all save Mr Boot. Mr Boot, I should hope that you know why
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The use of flowers in love talismans, is that too broad a subject? (I mean talismans, only, not actual love spells, I know better than to act interested in those.)
I will permit the subject, because it's not as broad as you might think. Allow me to provide some focus.
First of all, actual love spells are out of the question, as you know. You're restricted to talismans and the like if you choose this topic. Second, you might find it worthwhile to examine the places where actual Herbology and Muggle mythologies interact. That is, consider how much of nonwizarding herb-lore is accurate in the context of the wizarding world. Most Muggles have never actually seen a mandrake root, yet some are still aware of its piercing cry. Look for... Coincidences like these in the production of love talismans.
I would be willing to permit you to examine other types of talismans or spells more freely. If you were looking at, say, protective herb-talismans, you could examine the related spells without restriction.
Be sure to read up on historical contexts for the plants you're most interested in.
That does, Professor, actually that was exactly where my brain wanted to go but hadn't got there yet, the researching when Muggle folktales are right and where they diverge.
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First of all, actual love spells are out of the question, as you know. You're restricted to talismans and the like if you choose this topic. Second, you might find it worthwhile to examine the places where actual Herbology and Muggle mythologies interact. That is, consider how much of nonwizarding herb-lore is accurate in the context of the wizarding world. Most Muggles have never actually seen a mandrake root, yet some are still aware of its piercing cry. Look for... Coincidences like these in the production of love talismans.
I would be willing to permit you to examine other types of talismans or spells more freely. If you were looking at, say, protective herb-talismans, you could examine the related spells without restriction.
Be sure to read up on historical contexts for the plants you're most interested in.
Does that help?
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Thank you!
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