Chapters 1-4

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From: plinsenmayer
Subject: Re: Chapters 1-4
Reply To: [Yahoo! #1597] Re: Chapters 1-4
Date: 6/2/00 8:08 pm  (ET)

Me again!

<2/3. I find it strange that Harry had absolutely no friends until
he started at Hogwarts. In Ch. 2 we learn that "at school, Harry had
no one"... because no one wanted to cross Dudley's gang, and in Ch. 3
it says "he had no friends, no other relatives". Along with the abuse
Harry suffered, how could he possibly have turned out to be so balanced,
charming and popular from age 11 onwards?>

Exactly! How *did* he turn out to be such an inherently good person and
so capable of being sociable, moral, etc.?? Given the picture painted
of his life, he should, by all accounts, be completely devoid of social
skills & the ability to feel & express emotions. One would think. He is
painted as somewhat shy & awkward, but nevertheless, he is also a leader
and makes friends with Ron & others quickly enough.

Interesting point to ponder, isn't it?

Penny