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Witch Weekly · June 21, 2020 – 6:28 PM

Feminine Quidditch Obsessions & The Startling Common Denominator

Many a family have been startled and concerned as to a sudden interest in quidditch from their young daughters. But what brings about this sudden urge to play such a dangerous sport? Is it the added interaction with young gentlemen? An unhealthy urge to rush into danger? While these may indeed be factors, they may not be the main cause for most ladies who take interest in such activities. But rather, a lack of feminine role models!

Miss Sloane Bixby may have a mother whom is alive and well, but the woman's priorities are quite out of sorts. Unlike many women of society - especially mothers! - Mrs. Bixby has made the rash decision to take up employment. This leaves little time to focus on young minds and keep check on a young girl's morals. With such an influence - as well as the men of their family being primarily interested in the sport in some way - what is such a girl inclined to do with her time? An unfortunate case indeed.

Miss Margaret Darrow was left motherless in 1881. In 1883 was when her Hogwarts quidditch career began. One can clearly see that this is no coincidence. With no mother to guide her in more feminine ways, what is one to expect from Miss Darrow?

Miss Cecily Gallivan lost her mother at an even younger age. With only gentlemen remaining in her household, it is no wonder that she fell into the grasp of quidditch during her years at Hogwarts. Some have even said that her unfortunate hobby has continued in a more pedestrian role. While we are glad that Miss Gallivan has put aside flying around like a wild woman, is it too littlle, to late?

A simple solution? Keeping maternal figures in the home. Wives, staying home to make sure your children are properly educated has been proven to be quite the career of its own. Widowers, perhaps a female relative of good standing should be more present in these young girl's lives. And when you are ready - and properly out of mourning - you may find a wife to properly fill the maternal role of the house.

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