Awful Boy

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No: HPFGUIDX 83856

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Kewpie" <kewpiebb99 at y...> 
wrote:
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> James was an awful boy, and I agree with Petunia. 
> 
> Joan

I would disagree that Petunia called James awful because of his 
behavior, remember his head deflated somewhat before Lily accepted 
his affections. Petunia seems to be under the impression that just 
about anyone that does magic and LIKES that life is awful. Let alone 
someone who does magic and doesn't profit from it and make their 
lives, and the lives of their family better in the terms of "keep up 
with the Jones" - suburban life better. James probably did not drive 
a fancy car, wear nice suits, or run in the elite muggle circles that 
pleased Petunia perfectly. So, in conclusion, James was awful, and 
not meritoriously muggle.

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