Brin: Potter

David Brin Wrote:

> Go read some of ther terrific “fanfic” or fan-generated fiction out
> there. Here’s a great example: futurist/scholar Eliezer Yudkowsky’s
> ongoing series/novel that is both a tribute to - and deconstruction
> of - J.K. Rowling’s fantasy universe.  HARRY POTTER AND THE METHODS
> OF RATIONALITY poses an alternate world in which Harry is a genius,
> not only at magic but also the muggle wizardries of math and science.
> Oh, and his step-parents, instead of being cartoony/silly villains,
> were wise, decent and smart.  (In other words, Dumbledore did not
> commit a horrific crime, but put him with the best muggles he could
> find, duh?)


> The result is a fiercely bright, logical and
> infuriatingly immature 11-year old prodigy who is loyal to science
> and progress and the Enlightenment, unleashed on poor Hogwarts
> School, vowing to up-end that is corrupt, horrific and insular
> society that is Magical Britain.

I thought that _Already Existed_ & was called "Negima!, Magister Negi 
Magi", an ongoing Manga series.