Appropriate terminology

[punkieshazam]

No: HPFGUIDX 89557

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "makemeatree" <joi_foley at h...> 
wrote:

> snip....it's an old word that's associated with a different 
> time.

<more snippage>
> 
> I see 'Muggle' as a word like that. The group it represents has 
> little say in what they're called, due to certain circumstances.

<yet more snippage>
 
> Regardless, the argument is 
> always that these groups can use these words because they are 
> reclaiming them. Which, I feel, is wonderful. 
> 
> So, to make a long post even longer, I am reclaiming the word 
> Muggle! :Þ What was once offensive to me, I shall now embrace with 
my 
> whole, non-magic heart. But I also do not want to be called 
> a 'boggart', thanks. :)
> 
> joi.

Punkie

Also to go waaaay back, there was once another author--Nancy 
something or other--who tried to get the courts to make it hers 
alone. We need to claim it with a vengence.

Punkie

Petunia is probably not a squib, but a witch in denial.