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Can the ghosts in Harry Potter interact with each other? I think I remember some games they played that indicated they were able to have physical contact. Is that right? Can they interact with each other on a physical level? Or would they just pass through each other?

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http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Headless_Hunt_games lists 4 games from the Headless Hunt in CoS:

Head Hockey
Head Polo
Horseback Head-Juggling
Headless Bowling

While the first 3 have no details of them, sounds like to make the game work you HAVE to have inter-ghost contacts. As for Bowling, even mortals can play, presumably (it's 100% true in a computer game, but can only be inferred from a book):

Sir Patrick: "So, Harry me lad, care for a little headless bowling?"
Harry: "I'm not sure. What is it?"
Sir Patrick: "Just take your head off... not yours, we'll find one for you to borrow... roll it down the alley, and knock over the pins."

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    I'm writing this from the future, where the Harry Potter wiki is no longer accessible. Any chance you could include a little more detail so we know what you're referring to? – Tango Feb 14 '12 at 2:32
  • @Tango - what's this, hassle DVK mid-writing-answer day today? This is the THIRD time people criticize my answer before reading the finalized version! – DVK-on-Ahch-To Feb 14 '12 at 2:36
  • Only the third time? We really were hoping to do more than that - but now that you're on to us, there's no point to it! – Tango Feb 14 '12 at 2:42
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    I'm writing this from the present, where we all acknowledge the worthlessness of the Harry Potter wiki. Any chance you could quote from more trustworthy sources? – ibid Jun 28 '17 at 18:31
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    @ibid - what, and lose my hypocrisy points? :) – DVK-on-Ahch-To Jun 28 '17 at 19:13

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