The Nature of Cowardice (was Fudge is not evil)

[corinthum <kkearney@students.miami.edu>]

No: HPFGUIDX 48393

Debbie wrote:
> 
> I have believed for a long time that Fudge is Evil. He is portrayed 
> as a hapless, half-wit that needs Dumbledore's help everyday 
> (remember PS/SS and the owls he send DD?). How did someone like that 
> become Minister of Magic? How in the world did Ludo Bagman get into 
> the MOM? I think they are in league with each other and are 
> supporters of Voldemort. Fudge and Ludo's jobs are to create 
> misinformation and confusion in the governing system.


Do you really think all politicians today really deserve to hold the 
offices they hold?  Do you think they got there based soley on their 
intelligence and ability?  I won't mention any names because politics 
is off limits here.  But can you think of a less-than-brilliant person 
holding a head of state position currently?  A former sports star with 
no political background holding a major office?  I certainly can.  One 
doesn't have to be evil or in league with evil overlords to gain an 
office they may not deserve.

My personal opinion is that Fudge is not evil.  There are many ways he 
could have gained his office, especially in a system like the Ministry 
of Magic which obviously caters to reputable families.  Fudge's role, 
in my opinion, is to show the damage incompetancy can create when 
faced with evil.  Misinformation and confusion will certainly appear, 
but it won't be intentional on Fudge's behalf.

-Corinth