[HPforGrownups] Re: Female characters, Trelawney

[mrgrrrargh at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 33321

> Debbie:
> I think Trelawney has a lot of potential as an interesting character, 
> but she is still a female stereotype, and not a flattering one.

I'm have a sneaking feeling that Trelawney is more than meets the eye. I 
doubt that Dumbledore would hire someone so (apparently) incompetent. What 
better cover for a gifted seer than that of one who has made two correct 
predictions. No one would bother to get her out of the way if she was thought 
to be useless.

My theory also fits with your observation that McGonagall is out of the loop. 
She seems to be one of Trelawney's most adament detractors... even mentioning 
her doubts to students.


-SpyGameFan (who will try to remember to sign his name -- in order to avoid 
the wrath of the list elves)


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