"However digging a little bit deeper would require the time and energy of the brightest of the Wizarding World, and that in turn will detract from more of the 'useful' research. Such as in wizarding medicine and the likes. For all we know, a cure for most of the world's poxes may be found if people just focus their efforts in healthcare." Theodore pushed again for the viewpoint of one who was particularly pragmatic. It wasn't his particular perspective, but he liked arguing from many perspectives. It was just how he was.
"And so we should pursue this just for the mere fascination of people? I daresay that most of the population doesn't give a silver sickle about the origins of Ancient Runes or its research--so its capacity to provide pure entertainment to the masses is fairly low. There is a possibility that possibilities will evolve from this, but that's merely a matter of chance and good intuition on behalf of the researcher--and it's a possibility, not something with a definite pay-off."
He spoke thoughtfully and shrugged, a grin that could be likened to that of a sphinx crossing his lips before he frowned slightly in thought. "But perhaps you are willing to risk something practical for the more mysterious? Even if it may not have as much to offer in the end?"