Words have consequences

[horridporrid03]

No: HPFGUIDX 150382

> Betsy Hp:
> <snip>
> But Draco went in ready to trade insults.  He behaved horribly, I 
> agree.  But he was the one lying unconscious on the floor, so      
> therefore, he was the victim.

> >>BAW: 
> Then you say that it is reasonable to go around saying horrid     
> things to and about people and not expect a negative reaction? 

Betsy Hp:
Gosh, no.  And I'd say Draco was expecting a negative reaction.  
Just not such an overwhelming one.  And while I do think Draco 
behaved horribly, by sinking to (or even beneath) his level, Harry 
and friends managed to turn him into a victim.

> >>BAW:
> <snip of examples>
> I would say that anyone who did something like that deserves 
> whatever happens to him, and what Draco said certainly approaches 
> that level. 

Betsy Hp:
And, if the person in your example was knocked unconscious and the 
police were called, he'd be considered a victim and the attackers 
would be arrested.

Betsy Hp