Post by crazy5015 on Aug 9, 2004 14:09:24 GMT -5
[glow=limegreen,2,300]Muggles
Muggles are non-magical people in the manner of speaking of the Wizarding World. Muggles are for the most part oblivious to the entire society of magical people which exists alongside their own. Part of the reason for this is that Muggles simply don't believe that magic exists, which means they find non-magical reasons for the things that happen to them. For instance in in The Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 3-"Why would anyone bother making door keys shrink?" said George.
"Just Muggle-baiting," sighed Mr. Weasley. "Sell them a key that keeps shrinking to nothing so they can never find it when they need it...Of course, it's very hard to convict anyone because no Muggle would admit their key keeps shrinking--they'll insist they just keep losing it. Bless them, they'll go to any lengths to ignore magic, even if it's staring them in the face...But the things our lot have taken to enchanting, you wouldn't believe--"
Another part of the reason is that the Ministry of Magic works very hard to keep the Muggles in the dark. When a Muggle sees a dragon, for example, the Ministry sends operatives called Obliviators to use Memory Charms to make the Muggle forget all about it. The Ministry hides some Wizarding places with Muggle-repelling charms; this is why Muggles don't see Hogwarts for what it is.
Many Witches and Wizards look upon Muggles kindly, but some see Muggles as nothing but a nuisance and a bother. The Ministry enforces a Muggle Protection Act to ensure that all of the Wizardling World stays securely hidden from Muggle eyes. To most Witches and Wizards, Muggle society is essentially unknown. When they try to act like Muggles, the results can be humorous indeed. This class is going to teach you how Muggle’s live without magic.
Homework-20 pts.
1. What are Muggle's?
2. What is one reason Muggle's don't believe in magic?
3. Give an example of question 2.
4. What is one thing the Ministry of Magic does to protect the magic world?
5. What does the Ministry of Magic eforce?
7. How do some Witches and Wizards look upon Muggle's?
8. What are oblivators?
9. The Ministry hides some magical places with _______-_______ charms.
10. What will this class teach you?
Extra Credit- 5pts.
Who said these quotes?
"Fascinating! Ingenious, really, how many ways Muggles have found of getting along without magic!"
"Bless them, they'll go to any lengths to ignore magic, even if it's staring them in the face..."
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Muggles are non-magical people in the manner of speaking of the Wizarding World. Muggles are for the most part oblivious to the entire society of magical people which exists alongside their own. Part of the reason for this is that Muggles simply don't believe that magic exists, which means they find non-magical reasons for the things that happen to them. For instance in in The Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 3-"Why would anyone bother making door keys shrink?" said George.
"Just Muggle-baiting," sighed Mr. Weasley. "Sell them a key that keeps shrinking to nothing so they can never find it when they need it...Of course, it's very hard to convict anyone because no Muggle would admit their key keeps shrinking--they'll insist they just keep losing it. Bless them, they'll go to any lengths to ignore magic, even if it's staring them in the face...But the things our lot have taken to enchanting, you wouldn't believe--"
Another part of the reason is that the Ministry of Magic works very hard to keep the Muggles in the dark. When a Muggle sees a dragon, for example, the Ministry sends operatives called Obliviators to use Memory Charms to make the Muggle forget all about it. The Ministry hides some Wizarding places with Muggle-repelling charms; this is why Muggles don't see Hogwarts for what it is.
Many Witches and Wizards look upon Muggles kindly, but some see Muggles as nothing but a nuisance and a bother. The Ministry enforces a Muggle Protection Act to ensure that all of the Wizardling World stays securely hidden from Muggle eyes. To most Witches and Wizards, Muggle society is essentially unknown. When they try to act like Muggles, the results can be humorous indeed. This class is going to teach you how Muggle’s live without magic.
Homework-20 pts.
1. What are Muggle's?
2. What is one reason Muggle's don't believe in magic?
3. Give an example of question 2.
4. What is one thing the Ministry of Magic does to protect the magic world?
5. What does the Ministry of Magic eforce?
7. How do some Witches and Wizards look upon Muggle's?
8. What are oblivators?
9. The Ministry hides some magical places with _______-_______ charms.
10. What will this class teach you?
Extra Credit- 5pts.
Who said these quotes?
"Fascinating! Ingenious, really, how many ways Muggles have found of getting along without magic!"
"Bless them, they'll go to any lengths to ignore magic, even if it's staring them in the face..."
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