HP Accepted Early
Title: If Harry Potter were Accepted Early
Author: Madsci
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Chapter 16
Two weeks before the winter break, Harry visited Professor McGonnagal in her office, clutching a large book on Heirship.
“Aunt Minnie. I noticed something I’m a bit confused about. I’d ask a Wizard Customs teacher, but we don’t have one. All the laws about titles don’t name an age for ascension if the previous Lord died when the Heir was really young, just a milestone. And they don’t even say what it is in the public books.”
“You could have asked Prof Binns, but I doubt you’d get a succinct answer. Usually, if the Lord of a family dies when the Heir is young, like James did, then upon completion of the 3rd year of magical schooling, the Heir is given the title with some oversight by a qualified guardian. For you, it would mean that you’d still live with Mandy, but a witch or wizard would have to spend a few weeks over the summer staying over, or spending a week or two with Sirius. You would be able to attend Wizagamot meetings and join in the debates, but not vote.”
“Oh, so I qualify at the end of this year, despite the fact I’m not even going to be eleven yet?”
“Yes, and you’ll be considered an adult after finishing 6th year. It’s so rare that anyone is accepted early, so all the laws make education milestones the benchmarks, rather than years of age. This was especially an issue during the earlier years of the school, when most of these revisions occurred, as a level of training is necessary to function in society. If someone started a year late or missed a term due to illness, they’d need the knowledge first, before they could take their place in society. So, technically, you could go live alone before your 14th birthday, though the Muggles would have some questions.”
Author: Madsci
Archive: here, if want me on your archive, please ask first
Chapter 16
Two weeks before the winter break, Harry visited Professor McGonnagal in her office, clutching a large book on Heirship.
“Aunt Minnie. I noticed something I’m a bit confused about. I’d ask a Wizard Customs teacher, but we don’t have one. All the laws about titles don’t name an age for ascension if the previous Lord died when the Heir was really young, just a milestone. And they don’t even say what it is in the public books.”
“You could have asked Prof Binns, but I doubt you’d get a succinct answer. Usually, if the Lord of a family dies when the Heir is young, like James did, then upon completion of the 3rd year of magical schooling, the Heir is given the title with some oversight by a qualified guardian. For you, it would mean that you’d still live with Mandy, but a witch or wizard would have to spend a few weeks over the summer staying over, or spending a week or two with Sirius. You would be able to attend Wizagamot meetings and join in the debates, but not vote.”
“Oh, so I qualify at the end of this year, despite the fact I’m not even going to be eleven yet?”
“Yes, and you’ll be considered an adult after finishing 6th year. It’s so rare that anyone is accepted early, so all the laws make education milestones the benchmarks, rather than years of age. This was especially an issue during the earlier years of the school, when most of these revisions occurred, as a level of training is necessary to function in society. If someone started a year late or missed a term due to illness, they’d need the knowledge first, before they could take their place in society. So, technically, you could go live alone before your 14th birthday, though the Muggles would have some questions.”