Quote:I don't think Lucius actually works... let alone for the Ministry of Magic... In the second book, we find that he was a director/trustee of Hogwarts, but was removed. I think he falls into that annoying category of rich person who has lots of influence over the affairs of state without actually being involved in them directly...
Mr. Weasley and Lucius Malfoy both work for the Ministry of Magic Affairs, where they, no doubt, come into competition with each other
Quote:We know that there are several schools of witchcraft in the world, and I suspect that the only reason you need to apply to Hogwarts (if not the rest) is because it's not for Muggles. I rather doubt that Hermoine's parents applied her, either. I think that the Ministry of Magic watches for such talented children and admits them pro forma, so that they don't cause too much trouble. As for wizarding families, it may just be the country-wide equivalent of a high school...
Hogwart's notified Harry of his acceptance in the first book, something that I don't think public schools generally do
In the end, I rather suspect that it's a minor plot point and not terribly important to the story...-Z, Post-reader at Medium
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