Blueberry comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 13, chapter 81 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Blueberry 28 March 2012 09:18:46PM *  2 points [-]

I thought there was a Quibbler headline involving same-sex marriage, but upon checking I realized I was thinking of the one where Harry gets Draco pregnant.

No, I don't think we have any information on the status of same-sex marriage or civil union in Magical Britain.

Comment author: bogdanb 28 March 2012 11:49:24PM 2 points [-]

Quibbler headline [...] the one where Harry gets Draco pregnant.

The Quibbler is known for having ridiculous content, but I didn’t get the idea that reached the completely impossible level. Given magic, that headline might actually be physically possible.

Comment author: Blueberry 28 March 2012 11:54:57PM 0 points [-]

True. And the existence of that headline makes me think Magical Britain is at least somewhat supportive of same-sex relationships being formally recognized, though it's weak evidence.

Comment author: fubarobfusco 29 March 2012 06:03:58AM *  10 points [-]

"Romantic?" Hermione said. "They're both boys!"

"Wow," Daphne said, sounding a little shocked. "You mean Muggles really do hate that? I thought that was just something the Death Eaters made up."
Chapter 42: Courage

In other words, the wizarding world is sufficiently accepting of same-sex relationships that Death Eaters could use the idea that Muggles are homophobic as a somewhat believable slander against Muggles.

Comment author: Blueberry 29 March 2012 06:39:06AM 0 points [-]

Ooh yes, there it is! Thanks.

Comment author: bogdanb 01 April 2012 02:12:25PM -1 points [-]

I think I actually found a hint.