[HPforGrownups] Re: The Old Magic

[Random]

No: HPFGUIDX 72759


On Tuesday, Jul 22, 2003, at 16:16 America/Indianapolis, Ali wrote:

> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "jakedjensen"
> <jakejensen at h...> wrote:

>>>> 2) Purebloods hate mugbloods.  Historically, hate is often
> disguised fear. <<<

It's actually fear that's disguised as hate.

> Ali:-
>
> I agree with this, and the use of the word "Mudblood" reflects this. 
> As an aside, I never quite understand why posters use the insulting 
> nickname for Muggle-born wizards, when it is clearly meant to be 
> derogatory.

It's quicker to type, and we have no reason to think any exist to be 
offended.

--Random832