muggle baiting vs. muggle torture

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 155659

> Betsy Hp:
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> The 
> twins used magic against Dudley because they didn't like him and 
> they knew it would scare him and it would be funny.
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Alla:

Yes, they did not like Dudley. They did not like him because he is 
a "great bullying git". I am still not sure why this motive should 
not matter.


Carol:
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> I think the argument that they didn't do it *because* he's a Muggle 
is
> their attempt to get themselves off on a technicality.

Alla:

Or truthful statement of their intent.


JMO of course,

Alla.