Harry as an Entrepreneur (long)

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No: HPFGUIDX 11086

As I was hanging out at the pharmacy waiting for my scrip to be 
filled, I noticed  that Harry has made the cover of Entrepreneur 
magazine.  Naturally, I had to read it and, as a service to all my HP-
addicted friends here, I took copious notes.  The angle of the 
article was "Breaking the Rules and other business lessons in Harry 
Potter."

>From S/PS:

1. Understand the various cultures in your company.
2. When you own a company, you'd better be sure you're in good 
company.

>From CoS:
3. Initiative is rewarded.
4. Create a nurturing environment.

>From PoA:
5. Networking works.
6. When necessary, abandon your business plans.

>From GoF:
7. Entrepreneurs triumph over big corporations.
8. Adequate funding is essential.

They then analyzed Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Draco as possible 
entrepreneurs.  It was decided that Harry and Hermione would both be 
good entrepreneurs (with Hermione probably being a little better than 
Harry), Ron would best be partnered with someone (make a good VP) and 
Draco would be very successful, but would be best if he built the 
company and then sold.  Achilles heels for them were Harry's tendency 
to go alone and not pay any attention to others' feelings, Ron's 
difficulty with leading, Hermione would most likely overwork her 
employees (she needs to lighten up) Draco is evil.

I thought it was very interesting, although the whole "Draco is evil" 
thing grated a bit on my nerves.  I don't think he is evil, just a 
narrow-minded, spoiled brat.  

Trina