Hermione and parents & Chp. 5 reply

[sammie_dd]

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From: sammie_dd
Subject: Hermione  and parents & Chp. 5 reply
Date: 8/8/00 4:10 pm  (ET)

I have one busy day at twork and it takes me ALL day to get through the
posts! EEK.

Here's my 2C:

harry_potter00 wrote: "If you are one of those "over analytical" people,
like mself, (or even if you aren't), I was wondering if anyone else had
come to the conclusion that many of the characters are, mataphorically
speaking, illustrations of characteristics that are found in the
world today. Such as the Dursely's represent predijuce (sp?) and close
mindedness. I would then go so far as to say that the Weaselys represent
family values, (and not just because they have so many children). ".

I'm not an analytical type, but reading your thoughts, I'd have to
agree. I would also say that Hogwarts represents Harry's "Family",
much like schools are forced to do today in America.

Also- Hermione and her parents:

I would assume that her parents, because they love their daughter,
have learned about the wizarding world, so that she could fit in. They
obviously have no problems with her being at Hogwarts or spending parts
of her vacation with the Weasley's and going to sporting events. I would
assume that since she reads various history books over the summers, that
she fills in her parents on what she is reading and what it means to her.

It reminds me of when I was her age. I was a child actor. My parents
had no real experience in theatre, but they were supportive, and let me
spend hours, and sometime days, in rehearsals and on the raod. I picture
Hermione's parents being the same way. Doing it for their daughter,
because it (being a witch) is a large part of her life.

Okay, I'm done now. Time to start on my 350 messages for the FAQ page.

Sam D. :)