I would buy this. I think it would explain his irrational reaction, but also, why he had warned his child (presumably repeatedly) not to miss with things unless you can see where they keep their brain.
Maybe this is a common warning in the wizarding world, but it does seem an odd thing to emphasize, especially with perfectly harmless "thinking" objects like the sorting hat, the portraits, and other such items.
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Date: 2004-11-10 05:36 pm (UTC)I think it would explain his irrational reaction, but also, why he had warned his child (presumably repeatedly) not to miss with things unless you can see where they keep their brain.
Maybe this is a common warning in the wizarding world, but it does seem an odd thing to emphasize, especially with perfectly harmless "thinking" objects like the sorting hat, the portraits, and other such items.