the Train Stomp -Fred & George as bullies

[jklb66]

No: HPFGUIDX 34672

I'm going to go against the trend here and defend HRH, and even Fred 
and George (despite their "adult" status), for hexing and then 
stepping on Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle at the end of GoF.   I won't 
excuse them because of the Slytherins insensitive comments about 
Cedric (although that would have made me want to hex them too!) but 
because the 3 Slytherins were standing there threatening the lives of 
Harry, Hermione, and all of the Weasleys!

"You've picked the losing side, Potter!  I warned you!..."  He jerked 
his head at Ron and Hermione.  "Too late now, Potter! They'll be the 
first to go, now the Dark Lord's back!  Mudbloods and Muggle-lovers 
first!  Well--second--Diggory was the f--"

This isn't an empty schoolboy threat.  The fathers of all 3 
Slytherins in that doorway are DE's and will undoubtedly soon be 
killing "Mudbloods and Muggle-lovers."

As for the "stomping" on the Slytherins after they were unconcious, 
please keep in mind that no one did "stomp."  Fred and George each 
deliberately stepped on one of the Slytherins as they entered the 
compartment, but if they merely stepped on their backs,it probably 
didn't even leave a bruise. There is no mention of anyone stepping on 
them when leaving the compartment, in fact, the book says that 
Harry "stepped over" them as he left.

As for Fred and George hissing at Matthew Baddock as he was sorted 
into Slytherin, you're right.  It was uncalled for.  5 points each 
from Gryffindor.

"jklb66"