In a series of seven books it's impossible not to have some inconsistencies, even if you have beta readers and editors. But they shouldn't include basic world-building.
JKR claims to have spent ages on figuring out how magic in Potterverse works, and what it can't do. Rules for basic wand-lore and spells like the secret-keeper one should be set in stone, she should be able to repeat them if woken up at three AM.
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Date: 2009-10-20 03:43 pm (UTC)JKR claims to have spent ages on figuring out how magic in Potterverse works, and what it can't do. Rules for basic wand-lore and spells like the secret-keeper one should be set in stone, she should be able to repeat them if woken up at three AM.