If you were Headmaster of Hogwarts...

[grey_wolf_c]

No: HPFGUIDX 37024

Bill wrote:
> You know, under more normal circumstances, I would agree with you.  
> My proposed curriculum is VERY unbalanced, and leaves Harry ill-
> prepared to deal with life after Hogwarts.  But Harry has to be ALIVE 
> in order to deal with post-Hogwarts life.  From a story-internal 
> point of view, it looks very possible that Harry and Voldemort will 
> indeed face each other mano-a-mano, where dueling skills will decide 
> who lives and who dies.  Sure, he will need a lot of help to get that 
> far, hence the importance of Ron and Hermione, but at the end of the 
> day, Harry's dueling skills look likely to be the deciding factor in 
> the war.  Remember, it is not just Harry, but the entire magic 
> community that is depending on Harry's fighting ability.  Sure, my 
> proposed curriculum is unfair to Harry, but this IS war.
> 
> Bill

I understand your position, although I do not agree with it. You seem 
to sugest that Harry needs all that preparation to survive the attack 
of Voldemort. Ever read Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game"? It 's a 
short story about a very similar situation. I like the story, although 
it's somewhat cruel, and reflects your views exactly.

However, I know (and I think you do, as well) that events will prove me 
right and that Harry will be able to win with the education he's 
receiving right now, without any need of special circumstances. The 
only room for discussion is whether he'll survive the fight and, if he 
doesn't, if he would have been able to survive if he had received the 
education. The trouble is, if the only way to survive is to receive an 
education which will mean he's social death as soon as his work is 
over, I don't know which would be worse.

Hope that helps,

Grey Wolf