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To: Da_Shrimp
the 'spell casting' bit is purely a mechanical procedure...The potion stuff is just mixing ingredients: again, no external force called on or asked for

If this is true, then tell me what is the source of the power that brings about the desired results. This is not a natural process.

96 posted on 11/17/2001 9:33:11 PM PST by Truth Addict
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To: Truth Addict
If this is true, then tell me what is the source of the power that brings about the desired results. This is not a natural process

Rowling makes it clear that in her 'version of the world' as it were, there are those who are born with an ability to use magic and those who are not. It's an innate power and and it's left at that.

Rowling has created her own fantasy world, which is not the same as ours... which makes your comment on its 'naturalness' somewhat redundant. It is a natural process in the world Rowling has created. It's a purely innate natural power which requires no intervention by any other forces.

102 posted on 11/18/2001 12:33:25 AM PST by Da_Shrimp
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