Grey School of Wizardry?

Well it sounds interesting, not that I'd go. I wonder what the campus looks like? It seems a little Potterish.

Hah! This is one of the schools that popped up right after the first Harry Potter book become famous. They do teach some herbalogy and Latin, which to me are very worthwhile pursuits. The rest of it, astrology (not my cup of tea) divination (essential to a witch, but to a kid too young to focus his mind? nah), non-religious incantations (useless, IMHO), and alchemy (possibly dangerous!) should be canned. It's a place for kids to explore Harry Potter's world, and think themselves quite wise. I used to know a few of these "I am a Wizard!" types. They can get a little tiresome. Not a religious site at all. And since charging for training is beyond the Writ, I consider it to be frivolity for Harry Potter fans. I wouldn't knock them, since Latin is something doctors and lawyers use - it's very good for the kids. They've also been around for a while and don't seem to be hurting anyone. S live and let live, let the kids have their fun, and just basically ignore unless you plan to sign up. Heh...I have never paid for my education, and I'm not about to start now!

I did some poking around there, but I must say it was hard not to giggle. Obviously it's set up to rope in Harry Potter fans. I'm not really sure how useful it would be to anyone, and I sort of doubt that many of the kids who do it are really going to stick with it after the first class or so when they find they don't get the spectacular results the kids in Harry Potter get. As for your gut, I'm not sure. I was a little weirded out at the thought of complete strangers teaching magical principles to children, but they do have a parental consent form thing (though I'm sure it would be easily forged like anything else). Anyway, without actually enrolling it would be hard to form a real opinion about the place. I think overall it's a little frivolous, but I'm not sure it has anything to do with real magic/spirituality.

I got the same feeling. But given the chance I would enroll, or possibly go to the school's physical location (there was one when I last visited the website). Not because I have much of an opinion on the school itself, but 'cause I learn things regardless whether the info any school is selling is useful or not. I can squeeze knowledge out of any situation, I think lol. But then again, I'm not everyone. What may be beneficial for me, may'nt be for anyone else. It does kinda stink of Harry Potter..which in itself MIGHT not be terrible. A little bit of fun mixed in with serious learning's okay..that I don't mind. Though the thing they specify for ages and learning kinda irks me. Otherwise..*shrugs* we've strove and flourished so long without an establishment, without rules on how we should learn..mayhap this isn't something which should flourish. Maybe it is. Who knows, right? I'll wait and see, myself. As it is, me being financially challenged I have no option to try it out, test it, look into it myself. Other schools DO exist. All methods vary. And how dangerous something is varies. We all know that any gift in the wrong hands turns into something of a curse for everyone else. Some schools ARE useful, knowledgeable. A safe place for young and old alike to learn..but they are few and hard to find. My memory's always been terrible, or else I'd name the few I've found myself..some of which are in foreign countries, others which are online. But then again, these good ones judge on case by case basis. Which is much, much wiser. And yes, they are human..but they try very hard and care. As I said..very, very rare to find places such as those. *laughs* Awhile back..Zukepr I think it was here on mylot, posted a site from people who wanted to be like..a new agey wiccan/pagan/magician/witch coven/church/group etcetera register people. Kinda like Rome and the Pope and all that jazz..it was hilarious. But the people sounded completely serious and sincere about it. And like with this thing, I said I'd wait and see if anything came of it.