Don’t Let the Muggles Get You Down Explained

If you’re into the Harry Potter world, even just a little bit, you’ve probably seen this phrase quoted in many posts, fan pages, interviews, and more. But, what does the ‘Don’t Let the Muggles Get You Down’ actually mean? And most importantly, does it have a resemblance to our everyday life? 

What Is a Muggle in the HP World?

So, you’re dying to know what that phrase means, but do you really know what a muggle is? A muggle is a non-magic person, whose parents have no magical powers. You can also find the terms Mudblood, No-Maj, Non-Wizard, or Non-Magiques having the same meaning, but Muggle is the most appropriate general term to use. 

Muggles were totally excluded from the magic word, and most of them even considered magic a ‘childish fantasy’. Wizards and witches too, had to keep the existence and proof of magic a secret from all non-magical people, this, specified well in the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy of 1962. Willingly or not, Muggles & magic crossed paths often, and mostly by marriage. So, witches or wizards could’ve ended up marrying a muggle, and most likely, having a child with magical power. 

Surprisingly, even muggles who married each other could’ve somehow given birth to a magical child, a perfect example of which is Hermione. These kids were called muggle-borns and were often disfavored, due to them not being pure-bloods. Yeah, fellas. We could passionately explain all these terms in detail, but, we already have a whole article on that: What is a Muggle in the Harry Potter World?

What Is the Meaning of ‘Don’t Let The Muggles Get You Down’? 

As all of you Potterheads know, Harry Potter ended up an orphan, after Lord Voldermort tried to kill Harry but failed, still, killed his parents, in precedence of the prediction that Harry would kill Voldermort. Thus, his very ‘caring’ family, the Dursleys, offered to take care of him. His non-magical aunt & uncle, and their son Dudley, who were against wizards and witches to death, did nothing but abuse and bully him. 

Of course, the only person he could share all this mistreatment and horrible stories with, is his best friend Ron Weasley, a pure-blood wizard. Knowing how they treated him, and hearing how badly they shouted when they found out Harry was talking to a wizard, Ron had to do his job in giving courage to his friend and cheering him up. 

So, on the 31st of July 1993, on Harry’s birthday, among other gifts, Ron sends him a letter and after he explains everything about Egypt and the amazing time he’s spending there, Ron advises Harry not to let the muggles, the Dursleys, get him down. 

Ps. this phrase was found in the books, but we didn’t ever hear it in the movies. At least not yet. 

Does The Phrase Mean Something Nowadays? 

A wizard or not, we’ve all got our little muggles in our lives who try to get us down. Therefore, this phrase encourages us all to not let anyone get us down. Specifically, what we truly believe that J. K. Rowling meant by that, is that muggles are normal people, while ‘witches’ are people who are different from the crowd. Whatever that difference is. So, this quote embraces everyone’s unique traits and characteristics and reminds us that everyone is special in their own way. 

People have made this phrase a part of their lives and beliefs, which inspires us to not let anyone make us feel bad for being who we are. You will find ‘Don’t Let the Muggles Get You Down’ in stickers, mugs, signs, on clothes, or even as beautiful tattoos. 

If Ron was alive in our days, he would give us a second piece of advice too: play Cards Against Muggles. Till next time, resist the muggles and find magic in life. That’s all that matters.