It might be a cultural thing as well because, at least when I was a kid, here in the US we were brought up with a fierce individualism which is a large part in why kids here don't like uniforms or dress codes. Ironic since the public school system is intended to break us down into conformity.
That being said, I'm still hoping this game comes out. I absolutely despise Harry Potter and JK Rowling seems like an asshole, but there's probably good griefing potential with this game besides just making troons rage.