Rappaport’s law was a huge overreaction to a minor incident. In general, muggles seemed more of a threat to each-other than to wizards.

I'm pointing out that contact with the Muggle world, however apparently small, can have disasterous effect. The Statute of Secrecy and Rappaports law weren't born out of the Muggle threat being 'laughable'.

Salazar gave his family and friends a tool to defend themselves, a tool which they never unleashed in 1000 years of conflict at different levels. These are not the actions of a Villian

The conflict with the muggles was mostly minor, but was inflated by fearmongers and fanatics. There were a few instances of muggles successfully harming wizards, like in Salem, and even with Dumbledore’s family. For the most part, wizards were able to use magic to avoid muggle persecution. The idea of muggles successfully invading a well defended wizarding fortress is laughable. Even Voldemort barely managed it.

The fact that none of Salazar’s heirs until Voldemort chose to unleash the basilisk doesn’t change Salazar’s intention. I suspect it was some time after he left before any of his heirs returned to Hogwarts, and by then they may not have considered it worthwhile to carry out his plan.

The laughable part is you saying that the Statute of Secrecy is basically pointless because Muggles aren't a threat because on the whole wizards have been able to avoid much trouble.

You also speculate about the motives of his decendants a breath after dismissing my speculation.

It's after Midday here- so I'm done with this April Fools.

It's after Midday here- so I'm done with this April Fools.

LOOOOOOOOL- 🤣

I'm pointing out that contact with the Muggle world, however apparently small, can have disasterous effect. The Statute of Secrecy and Rappaports law weren't born out of the Muggle threat being 'laughable'.

This i agree with

Salazar gave his famoly and friends a tool to defend themselves, a tool which they never unleashed in 1000 years of conflict at different levels. These are not the actions of a Villian

Muggleborns aren't always bad people tho, unleashing a basilisk to wipe them out is hardly 'self-defence'- look at hermione, she plays by the rules so much that she'd never even hurt a fly... unless it messed with her of course >:)

The statute of secrecy is pointless. It is based on bigotry and fear. Muggles and wizards will never be able to let go of their prejudices unless they actually interact with eachother.

Perhaps I am speculating on the motives of his descendants, but so are you. The fact is, we don’t know why they chose not to open the Chamber. I simply offered speculation to show that your interpretation is not the only one that is possible.

I am sorry that I have appeared to upset you. I was under the impression that one of the purposes of these discussions is to debate different viewpoints.

Nah- It's April Fools day. Obviously Salazar is a villian.

It was kinda fun being the devils advocate- but still a devil

Now I’m confused. Today is April Fool’s Day, and we were having this discussion yesterday. Are you pro or anti Salazar?

It's a global community. You work it out.

Where I am today is April 2nd

Nah- It's April Fools day. Obviously Salazar is a villian.

It was kinda fun being the devils advocate- but still a devil

Lol ur so funny

I love evil people *cackles* but i'll never defend draco calling 'mione a mudblood

The statute of secrecy is pointless. It is based on bigotry and fear.

One could say the same thing of Muggle military...

It's april fools day for me today but since it no longer is for marc, im guessing he lives closer to hogwarts than i do lol 🤣