I didn't think it was that serious; after all, the wizarding world is a dangerous place, and the fact that Quidditch hasn't been banned at school after all the times Harry (and probabaly a lot more people over the years) has nearly died playing it says a lot.
It's easier to fix damage in the WW, and most things can be healed.
I always felt it was the wizarding equivalence of throwing your drink in someones face. It can be painful and embarrassing, but will leave no lasting damage. I haven't seen any other incidents confirming abusive behaviour either.
We also have less control over our emotions when we're that young. When I was fifteen, I hit a boy in the face with my fist. it hasn't happened again since then, and now I'm 27.
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It's easier to fix damage in the WW, and most things can be healed.
I always felt it was the wizarding equivalence of throwing your drink in someones face. It can be painful and embarrassing, but will leave no lasting damage. I haven't seen any other incidents confirming abusive behaviour either.
We also have less control over our emotions when we're that young. When I was fifteen, I hit a boy in the face with my fist. it hasn't happened again since then, and now I'm 27.