Random Question

[lightofdaye]

But where do hp fanficcers get the idea from that the Headboy and Girl get their own personal rooms from? It's something I've seen quite a few times but I can't remember anything like that in canon? Or are boarding schools really like that.

Or is it just a plot convenience?

Comments

[luna-plath.livejournal.com]

I don't remember there being any reference to it in canon. Normally when I see a plot device like that it's a sign of a poorly constructed story--you see it sometimes in James/Lily fic as well.

As for when/where students would be most likely to do it: empty classrooms, on the grounds if it's warm enough, in Quidditch locker rooms if they're on the team, those prefect bathrooms, and I'm sure there are students who try and make out in quiet sections of the library. Plus, the girls can go into the boys' dorms, so you would just have to find time when all the other roommates would be out doing something.

That's all I can think of but I'm sure there are other places. With a school full of teenagers it must be happening somewhere.

[lightofdaye]

At least James and Lily were canonically head boy and girl. Which is something.

As for places I guess transfiguration helps a lot in finding a place to get it on. And the room of requirement is ideal for the select people who know about it.

Or they could just do it in the boy's dormitories behind the bed curtains and be very very quiet. (or just exhibitionist i guess)

[luna-plath.livejournal.com]

If you were behind the bed curtains with a silencing spell that could guarantee a degree of privacy, but it could still be really awkward if a friend came looking for you and tried to open th curtain lol