New Clues & "Baby Talk"

[jjpandy]

No: HPFGUIDX 86424

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cheneytardio" <catardi at i...> 
wrote:
> I don't think the connection between Harry and Bellatrix is that 
> strong, as Fred & George utilize baby talk while making fun of Ron 
> for getting the Prefect position.  Granted, they are mimicking Mrs. 
> Weasley, but is it fair to make connections between characters who 
> use the same type of such general words?
> Bellatrix's use of baby talk is notable, however- what does it 
> imply?  That she's immature enough to talk like a school-aged boy?

JJPandy's reply:
Bellatrix finds it laughable that a young boy like Harry thinks he 
can fight Death Eaters and Voldemorte.  The use of baby talk is her 
way of bullying him or else she still has a few screws loose from her 
years in Azkaban!
JJPandy