The "Dr. Who Files Lost Potter" Library

I really liked Magic for Beginners mostly because of what seemed like clear references to many famous sci-fi/fantasy shows on television in connection to "The Library". The conversation at the beginning of the story about why would Fox let Prince Wing kill her even though Fox was so much stronger reminds me of the endless debate about why Dumbledore would allow Snape to kill him. The idea that the actor playing Fox was normally a revolving stable of actors reminded me a lot of Dr. Who and how there have been multiple actors who've played the time lord. I was also reminded heavily of Doctor Who when they were talking about how The Library wasn't really a set network television show. It just came on whenever it came on. As an American I have no clue when BBC airs Dr. Who and I just catch it on random cable channels whenever a marathon or some random episode might be on. It also reminds me of how LOST was in the earlier seasons when they were constantly on hiatus and it would be an extremely long wait between episodes(sometimes months at a time). I'm not sure what this adds to the overall conversation and topic of Magic For Beginners but it was something that stuck in my mind throughout reading the story.