Harry and the Law (was:Re: Is Harry a Murderer / Killer!! ?? !! Yeah or Nah??)

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No: HPFGUIDX 151163

> >>Eggplant:
> <snip>
> Harry was the victim of an unprovoked attack by Draco with an      
> Unforgivable Curse, Harry would have been entirely justified if    
> he'd killed Draco when he was defending himself.

Betsy Hp:
Oh, I don't know.  Draco could make a reasonable argument that he 
was trying to protect himself from an aggressive stalker.  
Especially if the map came out.  I'd also point out that this 
particular argument would mean Bellatrix was perfectly in her right 
to kill Harry at the MoM, and Snape had a right to kill Harry at the 
end of HBP.

> >>Eggplant:
> In fact I wish Harry had killed Draco, then Dumbledore would still 
> be alive.

Betsy Hp:
Because Voldemort would have just slinked away at that point?

> >>Eggplant:
> By the way, do your sons ask why Draco was not sent to Azkaban for
> using an Unforgivable Curse and for at least 3 counts of attempted
> murder? 

Betsy Hp:
Probably for the same reason Harry was never charged with reckless 
endangerment, attempted murder, stealing, dealing in illegal goods, 
improper use of potions, or the casting of an Unforgivable.  It 
would have made the the series rather unwieldy. <g>

Betsy Hp