Draco and Dentists

[bawilson at citynet.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 146264

SSSusan:
"Oh, I remember my first reaction to reading this scene.  I was *totally* 
dumbstruck and *totally* pissed at Draco's insensitivity.  
I believe I may have even said aloud, "What a prick!"  

It wasn't even the threats to Ron & Hermione so much, which I suppose one could 
argue were "same old, same old" for Draco; it was mostly his CRASSNESS and 
CRUELTY in saying "Well - second - Diggory was the f[irst]."  Oooooh!! In my 
opinion, in that moment, that action of Draco's meant that he deserved to be 
come down upon.  As Alla pointed out, HE came to their compartment and HE 
initiated this "conversation."  His aggressive and cruel actions and words 
brought about the result.  And that result was just fine by me."

BAW:
Exactly.  What Draco said--not to mention how and when he said it--was totally 
unforgiveable.  Any consequences he brought on himself.  And remember, the 
multiple hexings were not a planned ambush--each hex was a spontaneous, 
unplanned, and uncoordinated response.  That they all happened at the same time 
and interacted in a totally unpredictable way was just 'icing on the cake.'

"Kelleyaynn:

That would be Drs. Granger. They are both dentists. Also, we've met 
Uncle Vernon's sister."

BAW:
Correct me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression that in the UK only 
MEDICAL doctors were called 'doctor.'  Dentists, veterenarians, chiropractors, 
etc. are all 'mister.' 
BAW.