Draco as Victim in GoF (was: Re: The Huge overreactions...)

[Joe Goodwin]

No: HPFGUIDX 150262



Betsy Hp:
Legally?  You bet.  At least, here in the United States.  Words don't 
count.  And, considering the fact Crabbe and Goyle didn't say 
anything, you're going to be hard pressed to convince me they deserved 
to be hit so hard with magic hexes they were knocked out.

Joe: 
Most States and municipalities have statutes that taken into acount just this sort of provocation as well. Also if we are going to bring real world law into it then we should mention that Malfoys words could also be considered both "menacing" which is a crime. Note: Goyle and Crabbe using their size in the manner they do is the legal deffinition of "menacing". They could also be considered many "hate crime" statutes.
   
Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle got exactly what they deserved. I have not once ounce of pity for them. They should have leaned not to let their actions write checks their rear ends coudn't cash.
   
Joe