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In Harry Potter we are introduced to Kwikspell course in CoS (and never hear about it again)
We see Filch taking courses, presumably by mail
The descriptions of Kwikspell make me think it is for people who are weak in magic (kind of like how Neville was supposed to be when he was younger), but had magic in them non-the-less
However, Ron's comments later in the chapter make it sound like it is mainly for squibs to learn magic
However, it is strongly implied through out all the books that squibs are essentially muggles, and will never be able to do magic
How then is a Kwikspell course supposed to work? Do we have any information to know if it works at all? Is it a scam?
An answer from any level of canon is welcome.
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In Harry Potter we are introduced to Kwikspell course in CoS (and never hear about it again)
We see Filch taking courses, presumably by mail
The descriptions of Kwikspell make me think it is for people who are weak in magic (kind of like how Neville was supposed to be when he was younger), but had magic in them non-the-less
However, Ron's comments later in the chapter make it sound like it is mainly for squibs to learn magic
However, it is strongly implied through out all the books that squibs are essentially muggles, and will never be able to do magic
How then is a Kwikspell course supposed to work? Do we have any information to know if it works at all? Is it a scam?
An answer from any level of canon is welcome.
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In Harry Potter we are introduced to Kwikspell course in CoS (and never hear about it again)
We see Filch taking courses, presumably by mail
The descriptions of Kwikspell make me think it is for people who are weak in magic (kind of like how Neville was supposed to be when he was younger), but had magic in them non-the-less
However, Ron's comments later in the chapter make it sound like it is mainly for squibs to learn magic
However, it is strongly implied through out all the books that squibs are essentially muggles, and will never be able to do magic
How then is a Kwikspell course supposed to work? Do we have any information to know if it works at all? Is it a scam?
An answer from any level of canon is welcome.
harry-potter magic magical-theory
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In Harry Potter we are introduced to Kwikspell course in CoS (and never hear about it again)
We see Filch taking courses, presumably by mail
The descriptions of Kwikspell make me think it is for people who are weak in magic (kind of like how Neville was supposed to be when he was younger), but had magic in them non-the-less
However, Ron's comments later in the chapter make it sound like it is mainly for squibs to learn magic
However, it is strongly implied through out all the books that squibs are essentially muggles, and will never be able to do magic
How then is a Kwikspell course supposed to work? Do we have any information to know if it works at all? Is it a scam?
An answer from any level of canon is welcome.
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The Kwikspell course literature comes with two testimonials.
Madam Z. Nettles of Topsham writes:
‘I had no memory for incantations and my potions were a family joke! Now, after a Kwikspell course, I am the centre of attention at parties and friends beg for the recipe of my Scintillation Solution!’
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Warlock D. J. Prod of Didsbury says:
‘My wife used to sneer at my feeble charms but one month into your fabulous Kwikspell course I succeeded in turning her into a yak! Thank you, Kwikspell!’
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Interestingly, D. J. Prod appears to have gone from zero to hero with Kwikspell, having gone from 'feeble at charms' to warlock. What we don't know is whether these testimonials are accurate.
As to how the course works, we learn in the Gameboy Colour game Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets that lesson #1 of the Kwikspell course ("Learn Magic Fast with Kwikspell!") covers
The appropriate way to hold your wand- The incantation for the Skurge (scouring) charm.
Which strongly suggests that the course comprises of one basic wizarding technique and one spell each lesson. As to whether that would actually be effective, that's anyone's guess but I would imagine like most correspondence courses, they're effective if you apply yourself and have some natural ability.
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As I read it, Kwikspell is a borderline scam. It's on the same level as those ads you used to see in magazines, "Draw this [whatever]" to get you to send in for information on a correspondence art course. The course, in the end, is unlikely to actually teach you anything you couldn't learn as well for less money from books found in art stores and libraries -- but it will give you a "certificate" when you finish. The same is done for photography.
In other words, Filch has been taken in by someone claiming they can teach magic to anyone, without even meeting them, for some number of knuts (or more likely galleons). He's sending off his money and getting "lessons" by owl, and almost certainly gaining nothing from it, other than a misplaced confidence that he will, in time, be able to use magic.
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This seems extremely opinion-based. Can you offer any evidence to back up this bold assertion from the text, interviews, etc?
– Valorum
1 hour ago
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None whatsoever, other than that Filch was still non-functional in magic even in Herry's seventh year.
– Zeiss Ikon
56 mins ago
Filch was a squib he would probably be non functional in magic even when Harry's sons joined Hogwarts
– user13267
46 mins ago
Which makes him exactly the sort the Kwikspell scam would prey on. Knows about magic, is around it every day, got none of his own.
– Zeiss Ikon
37 mins ago
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2 Answers
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active
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active
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up vote
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The Kwikspell course literature comes with two testimonials.
Madam Z. Nettles of Topsham writes:
‘I had no memory for incantations and my potions were a family joke! Now, after a Kwikspell course, I am the centre of attention at parties and friends beg for the recipe of my Scintillation Solution!’
ÂÂ
Warlock D. J. Prod of Didsbury says:
‘My wife used to sneer at my feeble charms but one month into your fabulous Kwikspell course I succeeded in turning her into a yak! Thank you, Kwikspell!’
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Interestingly, D. J. Prod appears to have gone from zero to hero with Kwikspell, having gone from 'feeble at charms' to warlock. What we don't know is whether these testimonials are accurate.
As to how the course works, we learn in the Gameboy Colour game Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets that lesson #1 of the Kwikspell course ("Learn Magic Fast with Kwikspell!") covers
The appropriate way to hold your wand- The incantation for the Skurge (scouring) charm.
Which strongly suggests that the course comprises of one basic wizarding technique and one spell each lesson. As to whether that would actually be effective, that's anyone's guess but I would imagine like most correspondence courses, they're effective if you apply yourself and have some natural ability.
answered 2 hours ago
Valorum
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up vote
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The Kwikspell course literature comes with two testimonials.
Madam Z. Nettles of Topsham writes:
‘I had no memory for incantations and my potions were a family joke! Now, after a Kwikspell course, I am the centre of attention at parties and friends beg for the recipe of my Scintillation Solution!’
ÂÂ
Warlock D. J. Prod of Didsbury says:
‘My wife used to sneer at my feeble charms but one month into your fabulous Kwikspell course I succeeded in turning her into a yak! Thank you, Kwikspell!’
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Interestingly, D. J. Prod appears to have gone from zero to hero with Kwikspell, having gone from 'feeble at charms' to warlock. What we don't know is whether these testimonials are accurate.
As to how the course works, we learn in the Gameboy Colour game Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets that lesson #1 of the Kwikspell course ("Learn Magic Fast with Kwikspell!") covers
The appropriate way to hold your wand- The incantation for the Skurge (scouring) charm.
Which strongly suggests that the course comprises of one basic wizarding technique and one spell each lesson. As to whether that would actually be effective, that's anyone's guess but I would imagine like most correspondence courses, they're effective if you apply yourself and have some natural ability.
answered 2 hours ago
Valorum
376k9827432972
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
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up vote
4
down vote
The Kwikspell course literature comes with two testimonials.
Madam Z. Nettles of Topsham writes:
‘I had no memory for incantations and my potions were a family joke! Now, after a Kwikspell course, I am the centre of attention at parties and friends beg for the recipe of my Scintillation Solution!’
ÂÂ
Warlock D. J. Prod of Didsbury says:
‘My wife used to sneer at my feeble charms but one month into your fabulous Kwikspell course I succeeded in turning her into a yak! Thank you, Kwikspell!’
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Interestingly, D. J. Prod appears to have gone from zero to hero with Kwikspell, having gone from 'feeble at charms' to warlock. What we don't know is whether these testimonials are accurate.
As to how the course works, we learn in the Gameboy Colour game Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets that lesson #1 of the Kwikspell course ("Learn Magic Fast with Kwikspell!") covers
The appropriate way to hold your wand- The incantation for the Skurge (scouring) charm.
Which strongly suggests that the course comprises of one basic wizarding technique and one spell each lesson. As to whether that would actually be effective, that's anyone's guess but I would imagine like most correspondence courses, they're effective if you apply yourself and have some natural ability.
answered 2 hours ago
Valorum
376k9827432972
The Kwikspell course literature comes with two testimonials.
Madam Z. Nettles of Topsham writes:
‘I had no memory for incantations and my potions were a family joke! Now, after a Kwikspell course, I am the centre of attention at parties and friends beg for the recipe of my Scintillation Solution!’
ÂÂ
Warlock D. J. Prod of Didsbury says:
‘My wife used to sneer at my feeble charms but one month into your fabulous Kwikspell course I succeeded in turning her into a yak! Thank you, Kwikspell!’
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Interestingly, D. J. Prod appears to have gone from zero to hero with Kwikspell, having gone from 'feeble at charms' to warlock. What we don't know is whether these testimonials are accurate.
As to how the course works, we learn in the Gameboy Colour game Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets that lesson #1 of the Kwikspell course ("Learn Magic Fast with Kwikspell!") covers
The appropriate way to hold your wand- The incantation for the Skurge (scouring) charm.
Which strongly suggests that the course comprises of one basic wizarding technique and one spell each lesson. As to whether that would actually be effective, that's anyone's guess but I would imagine like most correspondence courses, they're effective if you apply yourself and have some natural ability.
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As I read it, Kwikspell is a borderline scam. It's on the same level as those ads you used to see in magazines, "Draw this [whatever]" to get you to send in for information on a correspondence art course. The course, in the end, is unlikely to actually teach you anything you couldn't learn as well for less money from books found in art stores and libraries -- but it will give you a "certificate" when you finish. The same is done for photography.
In other words, Filch has been taken in by someone claiming they can teach magic to anyone, without even meeting them, for some number of knuts (or more likely galleons). He's sending off his money and getting "lessons" by owl, and almost certainly gaining nothing from it, other than a misplaced confidence that he will, in time, be able to use magic.
answered 1 hour ago
Zeiss Ikon
7,11211140
This seems extremely opinion-based. Can you offer any evidence to back up this bold assertion from the text, interviews, etc?
– Valorum
1 hour ago
1
None whatsoever, other than that Filch was still non-functional in magic even in Herry's seventh year.
– Zeiss Ikon
56 mins ago
Filch was a squib he would probably be non functional in magic even when Harry's sons joined Hogwarts
– user13267
46 mins ago
Which makes him exactly the sort the Kwikspell scam would prey on. Knows about magic, is around it every day, got none of his own.
– Zeiss Ikon
37 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
As I read it, Kwikspell is a borderline scam. It's on the same level as those ads you used to see in magazines, "Draw this [whatever]" to get you to send in for information on a correspondence art course. The course, in the end, is unlikely to actually teach you anything you couldn't learn as well for less money from books found in art stores and libraries -- but it will give you a "certificate" when you finish. The same is done for photography.
In other words, Filch has been taken in by someone claiming they can teach magic to anyone, without even meeting them, for some number of knuts (or more likely galleons). He's sending off his money and getting "lessons" by owl, and almost certainly gaining nothing from it, other than a misplaced confidence that he will, in time, be able to use magic.
answered 1 hour ago
Zeiss Ikon
7,11211140
This seems extremely opinion-based. Can you offer any evidence to back up this bold assertion from the text, interviews, etc?
– Valorum
1 hour ago
1
None whatsoever, other than that Filch was still non-functional in magic even in Herry's seventh year.
– Zeiss Ikon
56 mins ago
Filch was a squib he would probably be non functional in magic even when Harry's sons joined Hogwarts
– user13267
46 mins ago
Which makes him exactly the sort the Kwikspell scam would prey on. Knows about magic, is around it every day, got none of his own.
– Zeiss Ikon
37 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
As I read it, Kwikspell is a borderline scam. It's on the same level as those ads you used to see in magazines, "Draw this [whatever]" to get you to send in for information on a correspondence art course. The course, in the end, is unlikely to actually teach you anything you couldn't learn as well for less money from books found in art stores and libraries -- but it will give you a "certificate" when you finish. The same is done for photography.
In other words, Filch has been taken in by someone claiming they can teach magic to anyone, without even meeting them, for some number of knuts (or more likely galleons). He's sending off his money and getting "lessons" by owl, and almost certainly gaining nothing from it, other than a misplaced confidence that he will, in time, be able to use magic.
answered 1 hour ago
Zeiss Ikon
7,11211140
As I read it, Kwikspell is a borderline scam. It's on the same level as those ads you used to see in magazines, "Draw this [whatever]" to get you to send in for information on a correspondence art course. The course, in the end, is unlikely to actually teach you anything you couldn't learn as well for less money from books found in art stores and libraries -- but it will give you a "certificate" when you finish. The same is done for photography.
In other words, Filch has been taken in by someone claiming they can teach magic to anyone, without even meeting them, for some number of knuts (or more likely galleons). He's sending off his money and getting "lessons" by owl, and almost certainly gaining nothing from it, other than a misplaced confidence that he will, in time, be able to use magic.
answered 1 hour ago
Zeiss Ikon
7,11211140
answered 1 hour ago
Zeiss Ikon
7,11211140
answered 1 hour ago
Zeiss Ikon
7,11211140
answered 1 hour ago
Zeiss Ikon
7,11211140
7,11211140
This seems extremely opinion-based. Can you offer any evidence to back up this bold assertion from the text, interviews, etc?
– Valorum
1 hour ago
1
None whatsoever, other than that Filch was still non-functional in magic even in Herry's seventh year.
– Zeiss Ikon
56 mins ago
Filch was a squib he would probably be non functional in magic even when Harry's sons joined Hogwarts
– user13267
46 mins ago
Which makes him exactly the sort the Kwikspell scam would prey on. Knows about magic, is around it every day, got none of his own.
– Zeiss Ikon
37 mins ago
add a comment |Â
This seems extremely opinion-based. Can you offer any evidence to back up this bold assertion from the text, interviews, etc?
– Valorum
1 hour ago
1
None whatsoever, other than that Filch was still non-functional in magic even in Herry's seventh year.
– Zeiss Ikon
56 mins ago
Filch was a squib he would probably be non functional in magic even when Harry's sons joined Hogwarts
– user13267
46 mins ago
Which makes him exactly the sort the Kwikspell scam would prey on. Knows about magic, is around it every day, got none of his own.
– Zeiss Ikon
37 mins ago
This seems extremely opinion-based. Can you offer any evidence to back up this bold assertion from the text, interviews, etc?
– Valorum
1 hour ago
This seems extremely opinion-based. Can you offer any evidence to back up this bold assertion from the text, interviews, etc?
– Valorum
1 hour ago
1
1
None whatsoever, other than that Filch was still non-functional in magic even in Herry's seventh year.
– Zeiss Ikon
56 mins ago
None whatsoever, other than that Filch was still non-functional in magic even in Herry's seventh year.
– Zeiss Ikon
56 mins ago
Filch was a squib he would probably be non functional in magic even when Harry's sons joined Hogwarts
– user13267
46 mins ago
Filch was a squib he would probably be non functional in magic even when Harry's sons joined Hogwarts
– user13267
46 mins ago
Which makes him exactly the sort the Kwikspell scam would prey on. Knows about magic, is around it every day, got none of his own.
– Zeiss Ikon
37 mins ago
Which makes him exactly the sort the Kwikspell scam would prey on. Knows about magic, is around it every day, got none of his own.
– Zeiss Ikon
37 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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