MBlume comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread - Less Wrong

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Comment author: MBlume 31 July 2010 04:53:54AM *  4 points [-]

Were Robin here, I suspect he would point out that allowing your children to remain innocent and naive is a sign of luxury, and a signal of high status. Lucius would be embarrassed not to have his 11-year-old son appear innocent and naive.

ETA: Childhood innocence is conspicuous consumption!

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 31 July 2010 06:08:54AM 1 point [-]

Yes, and note that Draco expects to spend his life catering to idiots. Harry's upbringing is clearly higher status.