[HPforGrownups] On following rules and Percy's predilications

[Whirdy at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 37475

In a message dated 4/4/02 3:01:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
porphyria at mindspring.com writes:


> I've been intrigued by the recent Percy discussions and the question of 
> whether or not he will get himself into trouble on account of his 
> propensity for following rules.

Equally fascinating and perhaps a point of discussion I may have missed is 
the fact that Percy assessed points against Gryffindor when Ron was 
disrespectful to Percy "Prefect."   Later, Ron as Crabbe confronts Percy and 
Draco Malfoy is told that he should "show a bit more respect to a school 
prefect," Percy does not cry out "five points against Slytherin" for their 
disrespect.

I have come to the conclusion that many in authority in Potterverse do not 
exercise the authority they have responsibly or they otherwise simply hide 
behind it to cover their incompetence.

Off on another track - even though Quidditch was suspended for the Triwizard 
Tournament, while many voices were heard, did I overlook the outraged protest 
of the new team captain who is ?  And how is one selected or elected for the 
House Team?  The only two mentions of joining any team is MM presenting Harry 
to Oliver as "your new seeker" and Draco Malfoy being "swept" onto the 
slytherin team.  

And is there "sand-lot" or "little-league" Quidditch?  It is the most popular 
Wizard sport, or the most popular Wizard spectator-sport?  And can anyone 
clear up the rules about substitutions?

whirdy


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