[HPforGrownups] Re: Bathroom Scene - A Different Perspective

[Kemper]

No: HPFGUIDX 165131

> Magpie:
> <SNIP>
> > Maybe I want to analyze that a bit beyond "Harry's a great kid so
> of course
> > he feels badly at hurting someone...even if he was totally
> justified and it
> > was all Malfoy's fault and the detentions are totally unfair!"
> >
>
> Alla:
>
> That is your right, but if your analysis reaches a conclusion that
> Harry had an intent to hurt Draco beyond defending himself against
> enemy, some people (me) would continue to disagree with that and I
> do not think I should not do so as well.
>

Kemper now:
TeenSevie's marginal writing, "For enemies", doesn't suggest a defensive spell.
Would one say a shield or bullet-proof vest is 'for enemies'?

Since for enemies does not imply defense, it must imply offense.  Or so I infer.
So, yes, I believe Harry's intent was to hurt Draco.  And yes, Draco
may have deserved it as he was attempting the Cruiatus. Though, like
Harry to Bella, I don't think Draco's righteous anger would've hurt
Harry for long.

Both Draco and Harry drew guns though Draco would have drawn a pellet gun.

Kemper