[HPforGrownups] Re: CHAPDISC: HBP5, An Excess of Phlegm

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 144142

Betsy Hp:
I think this does two things: on the surface it's a cute and 
endearing wrap-up of Arthur's interest in all things Muggle; but it 
also shows just how ignorant Arthur is of a world he claims to love.

It hints to that underlying prejudice I've seen both Arthur and 
Molly show regarding muggles.  After all, one of Arthur's brothers 
is a squib (an accountant, IIRC).  Why doesn't Arthur go for a visit 
to see how the other half live? That'd be a perfect time to ask some 
questions.  

Sherry now:

i think it was a distant cousin.  not a brother.  I think it's something
like Arthur's second cousin or something like that.  And i know it's
probably been 20 years since i've seen my second cousins.  It would be
pretty horrible if it was on of Arthur's brothers.  i can't even remember
which book mentions that, but I'm quite sure it was a distant cousin.

Sherry