[Tax-chick]

Who among us hasn't yearned for the apparent simplicity of the old days -- or at least we could combine it with modern convenience?

Yes, I appreciate the nostalgic appeal, too ... although I notice nobody tries to do without bathrooms in these stories, or at least doesn't mention it if they do.

[Mygirlsmom]

Looks like magic folk could control nature to some extent, but not their “human-ness”. They also referred to Tonks getting pretty big, and it seems that Teddy’s arrival was some months after Lupin told them about it. I’m thinking if they were to be able to do magic I would take care of some of the inconveniences of pregnancy, wouldn’t you?

[Corin Stormhands]

Yes, I appreciate the nostalgic appeal, too ... although I notice nobody tries to do without bathrooms in these stories, or at least doesn't mention it if they do.

Maybe it's just me, but I can get into the nostalgic appeal of quill pens and candles.

Not so much with outhouses and chamber pots.

[Maigrey]

Yea, but they also have the old-fashioned chamber pots. As a modern child, ewwwwwwww.