[HPforGrownups] Re: Ron/Hermione's betrayal - Slyths

[Vicky Ra]

No: HPFGUIDX 20029

Ebony: The more and more I read canon and fanfic, the more ways I can see Ron, 
Hermione, or both being used against Harry in some fashion.  Voluntarily or 
involuntarily.  The enemy has a smorgasbord of choices--it remains to be 
seen which choice will be made.


You always come up with interesting ideas that require deep thinking, a capacity I don't think I have. However, I can see the truth in this statement. Ron's got a major temper and pities himself. This makes him vulnerable to bad influences. However, Hermione seems easily intimidated, which could work against her. I wonder if she feels isolated, being so smart and skilled at most every subject. To her credit, though, I don't think she's arrogant. Hermione would be one no one would expect to be used as a pawn, but we've already seen her lose her head with Lockhart, even when he made mistakes right in front of her eyes. I could definitely see her being manipulated.

Jami: "Hagrid did say in PS/SS that every Dark witch and wizard had come out of
that house. Which makes me wonder ... why doesn't Dumbledore just abolish
the house of Slytherin completely? Let the Sorting Hat identify those
Slytherinish students, and boot them out the back door. Why give those with
the propensity toward evil, the tools they need to become better and
stronger wizards and witches?" 


You know, there's a post by me on the way (it's been delayed) that asks this very same question. Strange that we'd ask the same question on the same day. But back on topic. 

The flip side, of course, is when there is a good Slytherin. Granted, most are bad, but when you have a good one on your side, you have a powerful ally who will do almost anything to achieve the goal of good. S/he would also probably be excellent at strategy and planning, because they'd be cautious and would look out for ways the enemy could cheat. I think the qualities Slytherin values are realistic, and enable them to succeed. They know how to survive in this world, which is admirable in my view. Slyths do seem to take them to extremes, but trusting people who are untrustworthy is dangerous, too, so ideal values are not good in extremes either. I think people should have a healthy dose of mistrust and ambition. They keep people out of trouble and enable them to be famous. OMG, I sound like a Slyth, praising them and all. Ah well. When I was younger, I totally believed in the Gryffindores' ideals. However, experience has shown me that bad people are out there, and so I've come to also value Slytherin's realistic values.

Vicky, bracing herself for the inevitable flames/disagreements


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