Killerbeasts, Random Words, and Patroni

[Audra1976 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 46928

In response to which animals attack for 
"the pure pleasure of the hunt" foxmoth at qnet.com (Pippin) writes:
>>There are at least two: cats...and humans.

Hey, I would't disrespect cats by putting them in the same category as 
humans.  hehe.  Actually all animals that hunt and attack other animals for 
food derive "pleasure" from it in the sense that the act stimulates the 
pleasure center of the brain.  That's the way evolution (or God or both) made 
them.  It's sort of a natural "positive reinforcement" that serves the 
function of perpetuating the species.  Humans, unlike other animals, have a 
sense of empathy.  When a cat is batting a mouse around it doesn't have any 
awareness that it is causing the mouse pain.  The action cannnot be 
considered morally wrong.  

To add something that actually has to do with Hary Potter:

The random words:
Has anyone addressed the mention of "house-elf"?  We may learn more about 
house elves and their powers.  They seem to be very powerful.  Perhaps all 
the house elves will be freed from the families they serve if they help fight 
against Voldemort, or maybe they will even stage a rebellion.

Eva asked:
>>What kind of Patronus would Ron, 
Hermione and Ginny have? 
Personally I see Hermione with a Kneazle, Ginny with a Pegasus 
and Ron I don't know?<<

I definitely see Ron having a big chess knight, like the one in PS/SS.  For 
some reason I see Hermione with some sort of bird, and I can't think of a 
thing for Ginny.  I guess I don't know enough about her.

Audra