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>>21654520
>The logic of magic should end at the moment of execution.
Disagree. The reason HP's plot is all fucked up is because JKR pulled shit out of her ass whenever she needed to and then tried to patch it up later.

It doesn't need to be a 'system' or explained to the reader, but there should be some logic to it. Rules the writers follows even if they aren't stated directly.

And since magic should serve the story, it's best to ban certain problem-solving powers that will fuck up the plot: time travel, long range teleportation, instant communication, resurrection, easy ability to speak with ghosts, scrying, etc. These can solve so many problems the reader will ask 'why didn't they just use x?'

>>21032781
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