Bigotry or NOT? Re: CHAPDISC:HBP19,Elf Tails

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 157672

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "houyhnhnm102" <celizwh at ...> wrote:

> On the other hand, Muggles are inherently unable to see 
> Dementors, but so are Squibs.

Geoff:
That is in conflict with canon. It is quite clear in OOTP that Arabella Figg can see and 
recognise Dementors. Just to give one instance....

'"S'up, Figgy?" he (Mundungus) said, staring from Mrs. Figg to Harry and Dudley. "What 
'appened to staying undercover?"

"I'll give you undercover!" cried Mrs. Figg. "Dementors, you useless, skiving sneak thief!"

"Dementors?" repeated Mundungus, aghast. "Dementors, 'ere?"

"Yes, you worthless pile of bat droppings, here!" shrieked Mrs.Figg. "Dementors attacking the 
boy on your watch!"'
(OOTP "A Peck of Owls" p.26 UK edition)