[HPforGrownups] Harry's State of Mind

[Richelle Votaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 40175


> From: Zoe
> I have been giving thought to what Harry's state of mind is going to be at
> the opening of Book 5. In the CoS, PoA, and GoF, he's bounced back
extremely
> well from his end-of-the-year adventure, though of course, adding new
layers
> of maturity and wisdom.
>
> But I can't help but worry about Harry's psychological and emotional state
> after going through what he did at the graveyard


I think that Harry will indeed have a great maturing, actually already did
after the graveyard experience.  We've seen before that even though he
usually is polite, well mannered, etc. (except maybe where Snape is
concerned!), he has often been known to get into mischief.  Sure some of it
is for a good reason, but some on the other hand, is just plain childish
mischief (sneaking off to Hogsmeade for example).  Now I think he will be
more focused, knowing that though it's still okay to have fun (George and
Fred's joke shop), the world has become a darker place with Voldemort
resurected.  Harry's been very easy going so far, I expect he'll become more
serious in the next three books.

Richelle