Why do 'purebloods' hate Muggles?

[Emily F]

No: HPFGUIDX 47353

Dave said:
I think maybe they're remembering all those centuries that Muggles
persecuted Witches and Wizards, and they can't let bygones be bygones.
Maybe they even fear a return of "The Burning Times" if their
existance became generally known to 21st century Muggles.

Me:
That's what I thought at first.  But then I realized that the only people 
harmed by Muggles during the witch persecution times were the Muggles who 
were falsely accused.  (And wouldn't some in the WW be pleased with that?)  
We know that true witches (and wizards, of course) could protect themselves 
from burning, and I'm sure it's not a stretch to think they could protect 
themselves from other means of executions.  Finally, what was the result of 
this persecution?  Witches and wizards were forced to use magic in secret?  
Weren't they already doing that???  Dumbledore talks about keeping magic 
hidden from Muggles so that Muggles don't seek out magical answers to their 
problems.  There's no mention of fear of persecution.

So, while no one likes living under persecution, there doesn't seem to be 
any harm done.  I think those in the WW who hate Muggles (not just 
purebloods!) do so merely because they see them as inferior.  Even Arthur 
enjoys the ways Muggles try to live life without magic, which I find 
somewhat degrading.  But I don't feel too bad, I bet can still play guitar 
better than the whole WW combined.  ;-)

Happy Thanksgiving!
Emily

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