Lemming

I broke down and bought Harry Potter 7. I was pretty convined I'd just wait until I could get it in paperback. Or perhaps I would borrow it from one of the three million people I know who bought it in hardback.

Last night, I was out and, anticipating my trip home on the T, desperate for something to read. I hate having nothing to do on the T. I always have to have a book with me. When I'm done reading everything in my apartment, I'm beside myself.

Anyway, I went into Borders, and they were about to close. Too much pessure to pick something out. There were tables full of Harry Potter on display, so I bougt it.

I'm not very far into it, so please don't spoil it for me if you've read it.

I'm just wondering, though, if these characters are all magical, why they can't solve some seemingly mundane problems with a little flick of the wand.

For example, the most recent book reveals that Dumbledore, as a young man, lost both parents and had to act as a foster parent to his younger siblings. He was unable, as a consequence, to take a trip around the world with one of his friends. There simply wasn't enough money. Now, this is a man who can "appirate" (wish himself in another destination and simply appear there.) So, why would he need to worry about air fare? Why would he simply not materialize in his desired location? I would if I could.

Then, there is the enormous Hagrid who, in the most recent book, spends at least 4 pages struggling to get through a small door. Ah.....why not just exapand the doorway with a flick of the wand?

There are lots of such conundrums that the characters should, in theory, be able to get themselves out of.

I know, I'm thinking too much about Harry Potter.

I've gotta let it go.