More Thoughts About Lockhart (LONG)

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., cynthiaanncoe at h... wrote:

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> Cindy 

I think you came close to the core of the problem.  It shows up most 
vividly by your contrasting Trelawney with Lockhart.

The difference is simply that Trelawney tries to her job as best she 
can.  Since we all are incompetent in something, we can relate to 
that.  We all have "been there."  Lockhart, on the other hand, never 
teaches a thing.  The one time he made a stab at it failed 
miserably.  So he never once attempted to teach again.   

If Lockhart had simply stayed being a celebrity, pedaling his books, 
and winning his smile contests; I doubt we would dislike him so 
much.  There you can be selfish.  A teacher needs to be selfless.

To sum up: Trelawney, you can respect.  Lockhart, you can't.

"What ere thou art, act well thou part."

Marcus