Identifying Enemies (was:Bullying WAS: Re: Prodigal Sons)

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> >>Betsy Hp:
> > <snip> 
> > In CoS she comments about Arthur's car, "Muggles *do* know more 
> > than we give them credit for, don't they?" (p.66)  
 
> >>a_svirn:
> Yes, it does sound patronizing. But then, the great muggle-lover 
> Arthur is rather patronizing too. 

Betsy Hp:
Oh, absolutely.  It's interesting, to me, that JKR has included this 
within the Weasley family.  Both parents *are* rather old-fashioned 
in their views on muggles.  Arthur has his polite prejudices as 
well.  Though I will say Arthur seems more aware of how easily a 
wizard can victimize a muggle.  I think it's something Molly doesn't 
even think about.  Nor does she want to.  That is perfectly 
illustrated, IMO, after the twins baited Dudley.  Arthur tries to 
make the point that they behaved badly because the played their 
trick on a muggle.  Molly is upset that they played a trick, period.

Betsy Hp