On Children and the "Other" (was:Re: On the perfection of moral virtues)

[amiabledorsai]

No: HPFGUIDX 169763

Betsy Hp:
> I think that's where the lack of realism comes in a little.  Fellow 
> students don't strike back in the way they would in real life, IMO.  
> Ginny isn't jumped by Hufflepuffs...

Amiable Dorsai:
Yes, because 'Puffs are known for their aggressiveness.

There are several other reasons why the 'Puff's are unlikely to "jump"
Ginny: Ginny *is* known for her aggressiveness, several years'
exposure to Fred and George have probably got everyone a little wary
of Weasleys, and, of course, who's going to stand up for an obnoxious
loudmouth like Smith?

She's also, whether you wish to acknowledge it or not, a friend of
Hermione Granger's--more on that in a bit.

Betsy Hp:
>...Hermione isn't jumped by Ravenclaws.  

Amiable Dorsai:
Marietta nearly got six other Ravenclaws expelled or worse. Do you
think it's possible that those Ravenclaws (except for Cho) are just a
little unhappy with her?

Also, in Hogwarts terms, Hermione is the equivalent of a 6'-5"
fullback (for those of you who think footballs are spherical,
fullbacks are chosen to be big enough and strong enough to block or
knock down other players). Pretty much any Hogwarts student (well,
except Ron)is going to think twice about pissing off someone who can
hit back as hard as Hermione can.

A Ravenclaw will probably think three times.

Betsy Hp:
>I think it's because (I *hope* it's because) JKR has a
> sense of where and when the Trio will learn their final lesson on 
> how to treat others.

Amiable Dorsai:
You mean, save their lives, defend them from monstrous evil, help them
with their homework, that sort of thing?

Amiable Dorsai