Introduction to Harry Potter's Worldview Setting

Answer 1

Harry Potter's worldview was rich and unique:

** 1. Administrative Division **
1. ** Different from the Muggle world **
- The administrative division of the Wizarding world was very different from that of the Muggle world. In the United Kingdom, for example, the highest administrative unit of magic was the Ministry of Magic, which covered all the areas of the British Isles. In Muggle society, the British Isles were divided into two parts, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Africa. This difference was mainly due to the population factor. The total population of wizards and witches in the British Isles was small, and in the magical world, the concept of "race" defined by "magic lineage" was not applicable.
- Flanders, which was located in the territory of belgium, and Nisivania, which was located in romania, were independent countries in the wizarding world. They were mainly divided according to the distribution of "magic groups." Tranquilia, which was famous for its "Dracula the Vampire", had special political influence in the wizarding world. The political influence of luxemberg and liechtenstein in the wizarding world was also different from that of the Muggle world.
2. ** Magical government units around the world **
- The Ministry of Magic was the central government of many countries in the wizarding world. In addition to the United Kingdom and France, there were also ministries of magic in Germany, Italy, Norway, Iceland, India, Mongolia, New Zealand, and other countries. However, some countries 'government units were not called' ministerials'. For example, the United States was called the 'Congress of Magic' and Argentina was called the 'Congress of Magic.'

** 2. Money and Transportation **
1. ** Money System **
- In Magic England, the currency was Galleons (gold coins), Sickles (silver coins), and Knuts (copper coins). It was not calculated in the decimal system. One Galleon was 17 Sickles, and one Sickles was 29 Knuts. One Galleon could be exchanged for five pounds. Other magic countries might use different forms of currency.
2. ** Transportation Method-Port Key **
- A harbor key was an item that could teleport people far away, usually disguised as ordinary garbage to avoid being discovered by Muggles, such as broken shoes. In theory, its production required the authorization of the Ministry of Magic, but it was difficult to control in practice. For example, the trophy of the Triwizard Tournament was made into a port key and the broken bucket used by Newett when he was smuggling.

** 3. School and College **
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was the only school of witchcraft and wizardry in the British Isles. There were four schools in the school: Gryffindor, which represented courage, Ravenclaw, which represented wisdom, Hufflepuff, which represented loyalty, and Slytherin, which represented ambition. The division of schools not only provided the foundation for the development of characters, but also made readers think about their relationship with the characters.

** 4. Magical Creatures and Items **
- There were all kinds of magical creatures in the magical world, such as magical animals that frequently appeared in books, and many magical items. These elements, together with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the Ministry of Magic, built a world full of fantasy and magic.

** 5. Social Threads and Concepts **
- The entire series explored profound topics such as love, friendship, sacrifice, and choice. Love was the core theme. The love of Harry's mother's sacrifice became the source of his strength to defeat the dark forces. Friendship was fully reflected in the interaction between Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The book also emphasized that individual choice determined fate. The contrast between Voldemort and Harry reflected the light and darkness of human nature.

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