I think that being a witch it would make sense to live among wizards or at least as far away from muggles and their sharp eyes as possible. I just can't imagine what it would be like to be cautious all the time, to watch my every move and conceal my magic so as not to break the Statute of Secrecy or bring about something worse. I mean, what about taking my Crup for a walk or having a couple of Nifflers around? Growing pumpkins the size of a garden shed? Playing an occasional game of Quidditch with my friends?
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| The Burrow |
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At the same time, I've noticed that most of the wizarding houses that we've encountered throughout the series - The Burrow, Shell Cottage, Luna's house, Grimmauld Place, Malfoy Manor - stand in seclusion and isolation from the wizarding community; some of them not far away from muggle villages or else smack in between muggle houses. Of course, in terms of distance from work and other wizarding dwellings and places it doesn't matter, because there are different means of transportation that will get you anywhere you want in a blink of an eye, but I think it would be extremely lonesome in any of such places unless your family was as large as the Weasleys or you had an imagination as rich and vibrant as Luna's. But even Luna is starved for friends!
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So, taking it all into consideration, I think I would prefer to live in a wizarding village like Godric's Hollow or Hogsmeade or, at the very least, not far away from one of them, where I wouldn't have to hide my magic and be near other witches and wizards.
I think that being a witch it would make sense to live among wizards or at least as far away from muggles and their sharp eyes as possible. I just can't imagine what it would be like to be cautious all the time, to watch my every move and conceal my magic so as not to break the Statute of Secrecy or bring about something worse. I mean, what about taking my Crup for a walk or having a couple of Nifflers around? Growing pumpkins the size of a garden shed? Playing an occasional game of Quidditch with my friends?
Yeah being totally separate from everyone else could be sad, but seeing what my neighbors are like (the entire lot is a bit...) I would trade solitude for some peace and quiet for a change!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know what you mean)) Living where I live I dream about one of such places, where I would be surrounded by nature and no people around, but I know that I would feel starved for some company soon enough.
DeleteOoh, I didn't even think of the Lovegood's house. I would love to live there!
ReplyDeleteI get what you mean by isolated, but I'm not good in crowds or cities so I would defiantly live in the country. Especially since it would give you the freedom to play a game of Quidditch or just fly on your broomstick whenever you wanted.
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Thanks for stopping by! I think I would love to live in such an isolated place, surrounded by nature, if I knew that there are other wizards, say, in a village not far away and that I could always go down there and have a bit of a chat or something...
DeleteThere are so many options to where to live. I agree with you, I wouldn't want to live in an isolated house but they would make for an excellent vacation spots!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I would definitely stay there on vacation and maybe even live there if I knew that there is a wizarding village somewhere nearby.
DeleteYeah, that's really good reasoning. I love all the pictures of the different homes, and you're right, they do look so isolated! I seriously considered Godric's Hollow and Hogsmeade, but I think I prefer a livelier environment. Here's my HP MOTW!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I could be satisfied with living in Godric's Hollow or Hogsmeade actually. Living in a big city I just want to get away from the noise and the people but I'm pretty sure that I would miss it all if I stayed away for too long.
DeleteI think you nailed it. One of those little villages would be perfect. *packing boxes now*
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Ah! If only it would be so easy! :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteBeing a country girl myself, I could definitely see living out in Hogsmeade or Godric's Hollow. Plus if ever you get lonely, you can always Apparate outta-there and find some people! haha BUT, that being said, I've always loved that week Harry spends in Diagon Alley in PoA...so I could DEFINITELY see living there as well. Basically, if I get to have magic, I'd be happy wherever :D Great pick^^
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know exactly what you mean - it's so hard to choose! I guess it all comes down to how much galleons you have and how many houses you can afford))
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