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Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.

Today we're discussing magic and whether or not this powerful force of

nature can ever be stripped away from those who wield it. In the world of Harry Potter where

magic is omnipresent and omnipotent, I can't help but wonder whether the extraordinary

abilities possessed by witches and wizards can ever be lost.

Typically, witches and wizards, who are destined to wield magic, begin exhibiting signs of

magical ability in childhood, though within this timeframe there is considerable variety.

For instance, individual, such as Professor McGononigal exhibited clear indications of magic from

an early age.

In her earliest moments, she demonstrated remarkable abilities, playing her father's bagpipes,

summoning toys to her crib, and even exerting control over the household cat.

Similarly, Ariana Dumbledore showcased her magical prowess during

her early childhood. Conversely, individuals like Neville Longbottom took a longer time to

manifest their magical abilities. Although he too exhibited magic in his earliest hours by

discreetly manipulating his blanket for added security, this subtle act went unnoticed.

Neville did not demonstrate magic again until a more pressing situation forced it out of him.

It occurred when he was dropped from a height and fortuitously bounced, resulting in his rescue from a potentially dreadful fall.

Overall, however, it's agreed that

magic is displayed at a minimum by the time the witch or wizard reaches 11 years old, otherwise known

as Hogwarts Age. But I wonder, can magic be stripped away just as quickly as it manifests?

Can one who finds themselves accustomed to their magical capabilities be then reduced to what

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