Cultural standards, nasty teachers, abused children/ JKR quote new for me

[horridporrid03]

No: HPFGUIDX 144863

> >>Lupinlore:
> <snip>
> I do agree that JKR likes to put characters in bad situations.  In 
> fact, I will go so far as to agree with Betsy that it is often 
> extraordinarily off-putting.
> <snip>

Betsy Hp:
I just wanted to clarify that I don't like physical pain as a humor 
device, and I'm not a huge fan of come-uppance humor either.  It's a 
big reason the twins don't work for me, and why I was a bit put off by 
the bonking meade glasses in HBP.  However, I don't mind, in fact I 
kind of like, characters being put in and dealing with bad 
situations.  It's where the drama comes in.  Because the more 
difficult the challenges Harry has to face, the more sweet the victory.

Just clarifying. <g>

Betsy hp