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Yes, that's right. There isn't anything wrong with being a witch, though. Witches are women with magic, and wizards are men. It's only those without magic who think that it's evil or wrong. 'Muggle' is our word for people without magic.
I did. My father's one of the most influential men in Britain. I hardly see why that is relevant in this case - do you think my station means I ought to be rude to you?
That's good. If you keep the fire going you'll be fine despite the snow. Have you had a good hot meal lately?
Well, wizards don't agree with slavery and people freezing to death. That isn't our way. But we don't agree with robbery and murder, either. And this keelhauling doesn't sound fair at all. If a man has to be executed it's best to make it quick, not make a horrid spectacle out of it.