[HPforGrownups] That Wacky Prefect Debate

[andrea mcpherson talia chambers]

No: HPFGUIDX 27953

Perhaps Cho Chang will become a prefect if it isn't Hermione.That might 
buildher as a character.From Andrea


>From: "jenny from ravenclaw" <meboriqua at aol.com>
>Reply-To: HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com
>To: HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [HPforGrownups] That Wacky Prefect Debate
>Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 20:16:58 -0000
>
>I'm not even near to being caught up with today's postings, but I was
>reading through yesterday's and I wanted to say this before I forget.
>
>We are all wondering who will be a prefect next year, and consensus
>says that Hermione is a definite.  Quite a few people have also
>nominated Harry and Ron as probabilities.  Now, I know I am thinking
>like the teacher I am, but why would either Harry or Ron be a good
>candidate for prefecthood?  As much as I adore Harry, I don't think
>he's prefect material.  We have a few prefects to judge by (and that's
>not much), but I believe prefects are chosen by their grades and
>behavior.  There is no evidence that Harry gets above average grades
>and we all know he has been in trouble and has lost points for his
>house many times.  He is also busy with Quidditch and, not to be
>ignored, avidly hunted by the biggest and baddest Dark Wizard around.
>If I was a teacher at Hogwarts I'd recommend Harry not be elected for
>the position.  Aside from all of the things I mentioned, I don't think
>Harry would even want the job.  He is not one to turn in other
>students or take points from houses.  Harry hates the responsibilities
>his life has given him and hates being the constant focus of
>everyone's attention; why would he want to be a prefect, too?
>
>I feel much the same way about Ron.  His grades are probably similar
>to Harry's and he has also been in his share of trouble.  I also don't
>see Ron as much of a leader.  I'm not saying that I think Percy is a
>great leader, but he had the confidence as a prefect to stand up to
>students, even from his own house, when they are acting out of line.
>I cannot see Ron doing that.
>
>I'm very curious to see how JKR will handle this.
>
>--jenny from ravenclaw ***********************
>


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