You're Just as Sane As I Am

[devilzzz]

Phew! Looks like Hurricane Dennis's little brother showed up in NY today to pay us a little visit. It was kind of creepy when the windows all started banging open and the wind was crashing in the room, but I must say, summer rain is the most beautiful weather I've ever encountered. Today was a productive day, or should I say afternoon? Granted, the

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[devilzzz]

It could, and I can see how it relates to that. Verbal abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, can all, in some way reflect on their relationship. I see sexual abuse the most because a reader pointed out (I have yet to find the message, but when I do, I shall credit) that Harry was only telling the truth, something that is natural for him to do. When Umbridge punished him for doing that, she made the natural into something unnatural, something normal and pure into dirty and disgusting. They also pointed out that after this, Harry and Cho's relationship, the one pure and normal thing going on in his life, seemed to have trouble. I can see that this happens in sexual abuse, too. The abuser takes something natural like sex and uses it against the abused so that he or she feels unnerved by it. Harry is affected by this, feeling it is a matter of 'keeping quiet' rather than telling or fighting about it

[devilzzz]

I don't know what to say to that other than that I agree! Umbridge and Harry's relationship was presented physical and verbal. Sexual is just one interpretation, although in the end, any abuse hurts.

I can also relate to you on how it affected your relationships and your confidence. I remember being verbally and physically abused by boys when I was in eighth grade, throughout the entire year. It took a lot of time, patience, and effort to understand that I was not dumb, ugly, or worthless, like the boys had taunted me and wanted me to believe. It took that epiphany to get me started and follow through. In that prospect, what you said completely hits home with me. We have different experiences, but both left a strong impact and a desire for improvement. Thank you for sharing that experience with me. It's good to talk to another survivor.

[amaikoryori]

Ditto!

It's surprising how some people think that Harry Potter is rubbish, considering the level of insights that you could get just by reading the books.

[devilzzz]

Some of those people probably haven't read them. There have been many cases, mostly religiously-related censorship cases against the Harry Potter books from readers who haven't even taken a look at what they're censoring. They just go, "Oy! Witchcraft! Evil" and make that their reasons. I feel sorry that people can't understand the perspective Harry Potter actually gives us. It isn't just a children's book. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the majority of the readers were teenagers now. Many adults read them too, and considering the deaths and the pain in these books, I probably would not recommend the fourth or fifth book for someone under ten.

[amaikoryori]

*grins* It's great to have someone who shares similar views. People who haven't read the books are quite close-minded about the entire thing. I mean, they should take a look before criticising it. I can;t wait to see the sixth book. Less than a week to go! :D