Oh, I know. It's just that some Wizards really don't consider other beings with equal intellect on par with them. Werewolves, vampires, goblins, house elves, veela, etc. etc.
Are they recognized as intelligent beings? Yes. The Ministry refers to them as "Creatures of Near Human Intellect" Nevermind that werewolves and vampires were originally human.
Considered equals though? Far from it.
[No, he's not bitter. Not at all.]