Non-magic people

Muggles are people who are incapable of magic, and who are usually unaware of the Wizarding World. Muggles are not to be confused with Squibs. Some of the Muggles who feature prominently in the story are Vernon, Petunia, and Dudley Dursley.

There are many differences between the Muggle world and the wizarding world, besides the use of magic. For example, Muggles and wizards have a different monetary system.

Wizards/witches try to keep the wizarding world secret from the Muggles due to the fact that muggles thought that magic was satanic and burned many witches at the stake.

Arthur Weasley is fascinated by how Muggles are able to live without magic. His shed at The Burrow is full of Muggle stuff he has bewitched. He also owns a large collection of Muggle batteries and electronic plugs. As Hermione Granger's parents are both Muggles, he was ecstatic to meet them in 1992, and invited them to have a drink at the Leaky Cauldron. His greatest ambition is find out how Muggles are able to keep airplanes airborne.


 * See Blood purity for more information

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