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[happyjoeysmiley]

No: HPFGUIDX 188031

> Pippin:
> Why do you suppose they wouldn't consent? The goal was not to protect their peace of mind, it was to save them from ending up like the Longbottoms, powerful wizards mind you, but no match for the Death Eaters who tortured them into insanity. It's not a question of treating them like ickle Muggles who can't protect themselves. 

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Joey:

My POV too. 

Hermione is a Muggle-born and has been taunted for that by the Malfoys multiple times. She is the one who has been encouraging house-elves to fight for their rights. So, I don't think she would treat her own parents or anybody for that matter in a patronizing / condescending fashion when it comes to their capabilities / rights. 

Also, the DEs are not fighting righteously. They use Unforgivable curses with 100% ease and 0% remorse. With due respect to Muggles (I'm a Muggle too :-)), I'm not sure how a Muggle can protect himself / herself against that sort of an attack.

As for the consent from her parents, I agree with the earlier posts - it could have been either way - the canon does not give any definite information. And, in any case, I would think it was an act done out of care.

Cheers,
~Joey :-)