Prefects taking points solved-- NOT!!!!

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No: HPFGUIDX 117006


>  "khinterberg" 
> > wrote:
> > > 
> > > Everyone always points to the discussion between Ernie 
Macmillan 
> > and Draco about prefects taking points as a mistake on JKR's 
part. 
> > > However, in my new US paperback edition, it's not a problem at 
> all:
> > > 
> > > "You can't take points from fellow prefects, Malfoy."  
> > > 
> > > Was this always there, or is it a new addition to the story to 
> > clear up the problem?
> 
> Erin:
> It's a new addition-- but still doesn't solve the problem!  
> 
> What about Fred and George shoving the slytherin prefect into the 
> cabinet?  They still have no reason to do that, or notice anything 
> new, as they aren't prefects themselves!
> 
> The only thing that would have made sense was to have said 
prefects 
> couldn't take points from houses other than their own...
> 



*****I don't understand what you mean, Erin.  To me, it does solve 
the 'missunderstanding' very well.

Fred and George are not Prefects but the Slytherin is one, he could 
have very well docked points from the twins, what's more, the 
Slytherin was a new IS member too, so he was entitled to dock points 
from anybody, according to the new decrees.  And BTW, since when do 
Gred and Forge need a reason to do any mischief? lol

Marcela