We see a few part-Humans allowed to use wands and magic.
- Hagrid (1/2 Human, 1/2 Giant)
- Olympe Maxime (1/2 Human, 1/2 Giant)
- Fleur Delacour (3/4 Human, 1/4 Veela)
- Prof. Flitwick (Goblin ancestor)
And other part-Humans not allowed to use wands.
What is the distinction that some partial humans are allowed to use wands and others are not? Does it have to do with your ability to pass yourself as Human in the Muggle world?
Answer
I think so long as they are sufficiently human to be taught Magic and human enough to have magical talent, then they would be allowed in the current HP setting (perhaps not in earlier darker times).
All those examples that are part-human and allowed have human ancestry. Centaurs do not, and I think that is the dividing line.
For a full history of what makes a being a 'creature' or 'being' check out Fantastical Beasts and where to find Them...I'd reference it, but I've lost my copy.
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