Arthur right or not? ( was Hate crimes (was Re: muggle baiting vs. muggle torture)

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 155791

> Julie:
 
> However, their actions aren't as bad as the DEs, because 
> motivation does make a difference too. Fred and George wanted
> to punish Dudley for his previous actions, even if it wasn't
> their place, and they used unfair tactics (magic against someone
> with no defences against it). The DEs intended to humiliate and
> hurt the Muggles they mistreated simply for the fun of it though
> the Muggles had done nothing to them or anyone else.
>  

a_svirn:
Did they invent those Ten-Tongue-Toffees specifically for the reason 
of punishing Dudley? I rather think they did it because they thought 
it was fun. They also had a hunch that lots of their peers would 
find it fun too and they would make good profit. The twins find 
making people frightened and humiliated funny. They found it 
particularly hilarious when the whole muggle family was humiliated 
and went frantic with panic. How come their notion of fun is so very 
different from that of Death Eaters'?