It’s not the “gender inclusiveness” that’s the problem, it’s the vagueness. Harry is male, why not call him “Master” instead of “Master or Mistress”? It’s because the oath is a fealty oath sworn to the House, and after Harry dies, the mastery of his house may pass to a daughter of his (which Hermione would then be still sworn to obey).
Marital oaths are between specific people. In this case obedience was sworn to House Potter, and Harry accepted it as the heir and last scion of House Potter.
It’s not the “gender inclusiveness” that’s the problem, it’s the vagueness. Harry is male, why not call him “Master” instead of “Master or Mistress”? It’s because the oath is a fealty oath sworn to the House, and after Harry dies, the mastery of his house may pass to a daughter of his (which Hermione would then be still sworn to obey).
Marital oaths are between specific people. In this case obedience was sworn to House Potter, and Harry accepted it as the heir and last scion of House Potter.
Yes. I agree.