Standing up to bullies WAS: Re: Which Harry Potter character

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No: HPFGUIDX 185989

Ceridwen:
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>Ginny hexing Zacharias Smith because he asked her a
> question is not standing up to a bully.  It is either showing
> annoyance or it is intimidation, a form of bullying.

Alla:

I would argue however that Ginny knocking down the tent, IS standing 
up to bully and yes I think Zach was doing more than just making 
snide comments. NO, of course he was not bullying her personally, but 
I think the case can be made that he  attempted to bully her whole 
team and I 
think at least as a team member she has a right to be insulted. His 
comments are being heard by everybody, it is not like he is on TV and 
teams do not hear him. Here is only one of his comments.

"Well, there they go, and I think we are all surprised  to see the 
team that Potter's put together this year. Many thought, given Ronald 
Weasley's patchy performance as Keeper last year that he might be off 
the team, but of course, a close personal friendship with the Captain 
does help..." - p.295, HBP, paperback.

Alla:

Yes, sure it will be the best cause of action to ignore him, however 
I really do not think his comments are harmless. He does not simply 
praise an opposing team, he IMO attempts to undermine Ron's 
confidence even more and by extension undermine the whole team. Of 
course he has a right to say it, but I do think that bullying is his 
intention here. Again, I know, Gryffs should have ignored him, 
however IMO it is easier said than done, especially during sportsgame.

And no, I do not think that Lee Jordan's commenting was nearly as 
bad, just extremely biased, but no way I would consider it bullying.

JMO,

Alla